The main gate of White Tiger Hall slowly opened, revealing the crowd outside who had come for the funeral.
But not everyone was present, as some had gone to the funeral hosted by the East City Mulans, since many in the town relied on the Mulan people for their livelihood.
However, Chen Jie had made quite a few friends over these days.
Those who came were all notable figures, led by one of the two major gangs in Mianshui, Guild Leader Liu of Guild Cao, Liu Laoguai.
"Liu Laoguai brings his son to attend the ceremony."
Si Xi, positioned at the door as a greeter, made this announcement.
Upon hearing this inside the Inner Hall, Chen Jie immediately stood up, while Su Yunjin, also dressed in black and wearing a white flower on her head, quickly came over to straighten his clothes.
Chen Jie looked at Su Yunjin with a concerned expression and said, "Don’t worry, wife, no need to fret."
Su Yunjin smiled and nodded.
As Chen Jie’s confidante, she knew that this funeral was not simple, so she couldn’t help feeling anxious inside.
However, Chen Jie didn’t want her to worry, so to make him feel at ease, she pretended not to be concerned.
At this time, Mr. Bai also wore a black outfit with a white belt tied around his waist. As an elder, he should not have had to do this, but Doctor Bai insisted on giving these juniors his final send-off, hence he also wore the white belt.
"Jiu Si, I’ll go out with you to have a look."
As Mr. Bai spoke, Chen Jie nodded, "Of course, Master."
The two stepped outside and were immediately met by Liu Laoguai and his son.
Liu Laoguai had brought his son, Liu Song, whose poison had been cured, and injuries had healed, but he looked much thinner and seemed less arrogant than before.
It was a life-and-death transformation, and it would have been unreasonable if he hadn’t matured somewhat.
"Jiu Si, Mr. Bai, my condolences."
Liu Laoguai politely said to the two, to which Chen Jie and Mr. Bai responded, "Thank you, Guild Leader Liu."
Liu Laoguai then pulled his son over and said, "Come, Song’er, offer incense to the heroes. Without them, your life would have been lost."
At these words, Liu Song took the incense and put it on the 28 large coffins.
After placing the incense, they stepped aside, followed by other mourners.
The Shunfeng Escort Agency, Elder Sun Bu’er, Third Miss Hua from Hua Sister’s Tofu Factory, and several dozen major business owners from the city.
All of them were there, and they were all esteemed persons who had a say in Mianshui County.
Even Qiao Hongyan from Yihong House personally brought a wreath.
At this moment, Qiao Hongyan, dressed in a black outfit, looked stunningly beautiful. The tight fabric accentuated her voluptuous figure, attracting many gazes.
There’s a saying, "Loyalty is shown in mourning."
The beauty of Su Yunjin was dignified and majestic, befitting that of a housekeeper.
While Qiao Hongyan represented an external temptation, stirring wild thoughts, and importantly, they were twins, doubling the temptation.
Of course, Chen Jie had no such thoughts now.
After placing the incense on the 28 large coffins, Qiao Hongyan said to Chen Jie, "Everything is ready. Once we leave the city, Sun Tiechui will take his people and depart Mianshui County."
Hearing this from Qiao Hongyan, Chen Jie asked, "Sun Tiechui is leaving, and not you sisters?"
Qiao Hongyan replied, "Brother Sun is needed in the north, while we still need to continue our undercover work. By the way, Master Chen, have you really not considered joining our Zoroastrian Sect? My master is quite interested in you; just nod, and at least the position of an Outer Guardian is yours."
Chen Jie responded, "Thank you, Miss Han, for your consideration, but I prefer to remain the Master of my small sect, at ease."
Qiao Hongyan replied with a chuckle, "Well, that’s perfect. We’ll cooperate more in the future."
Chen Jie then said, "That will depend on your performance."
Qiao Hongyan responded, "Your wife is still here, aren’t you worried she might get jealous?"
Chen Jie glared at her, just about to speak, when suddenly he heard Third Miss Hua shouting from not far off, "Jiu Si, come over here, Yunjin is not feeling well."
"What’s wrong, wife?"
Chen Jie, upon hearing his wife was unwell, immediately hurried over to her. Su Yunjin looked confusedly at Third Miss Hua and said, "Sister Hua, I am not feeling unwell!"
Third Miss Hua glared at her and said, "My silly girl, how can you be so carefree? Your husband is about to be snatched away, didn’t you see that vile woman pulling him aside talking? Clearly, she’s up to no good."
"Keep a close eye on your man; don’t let your backyard turn into a mess. You’re just too kind-hearted."
Su Yunjin, upon hearing this, said, "Sister Hua, it’s not like that. My husband loves me very much."
As they spoke, Chen Jie had already walked over and asked, "What’s wrong, wife? Where does it hurt? Should I call the doctor to have a look?"
Su Yunjin, with a gentle smile, replied, "It’s nothing, just feeling a bit stifled in my chest, I don’t know what it is."
Thinking about it, Chen Jie, despite Su Yunjin’s objections, took her to see Doctor Bai, "Master, please have a look at Yunjin, she says her chest feels stifled."
Doctor Bai was startled, then said, "Come here, Yunjin, let me see."
"Master Bai, it’s really nothing."
Mr. Bai called Su Yunjin over, and after taking her pulse for a moment, looked at Chen Jie with a peculiar expression.
Chen Jie asked, "What is it?"
Mr. Bai announced, "You’re going to be a father again."
"Going to be a father again? Uh?!!"
Chen Jie’s eyes suddenly widened, as did Su Yunjin’s, while Third Miss Hua, Si Xi, and several nearby people all turned to look.
About to be a father—she was pregnant!