Since it was the deceased forr head's tomb, it has the most majestic and widest area on the burial site. Lu Yin Ze instructed his people to reconstruct the pavilion where his mother and his grandmother rest. They made the pavilion larger thrice than before.
According to his grandfather's wish, Lu Yin Ze placed his grandfather's ashes beside his grandmother and mother.
The surrounding pavilion still has the blue roses that Lu Yin Ze's mother likes. If one did not know it was a burial ground, they would have thought it was a wonderful garden with an imperial resting pavilion.
Lu Jin changed into a black suit. He lit incense and white candles on each plaque. He then burned joss paper and paper money in front of Old Lu's plaque. He reenacted the funeral rites that he wasn't able to do at his grandfather's funeral. He bowed as he give respect to his grandfather.
"This prodigal grandson has returned, grandfather."
The wind blows softly. The mild fragrance of blue roses mixed with the incense. The fragrance spread across the field.
"Please forgive this unfilial grandson for coming here late."
There was a long silence.
Lu Yin Ze stayed at the back while kneeling too. He remained silent as he gave his brother ti to mourn for their grandfather.
Lu Jin was detained in the hospital while Old Lu's funeral was occurring. He wasn't able to give respect after he recovered since he was put in jail.
It took him three years to co here and finally give his respect.
His first wish the mont he got out was to mourn for their grandfather and give respect to him.
"I know grandfather hated for choosing to stay with fa-" Lu Jin halted and changed his words. "-with Ming Zhi Yi's side. You did not allow to bear your na or set foot in the Lu family. I could not even visit my mother or yearn for her. I could not call my grandpa, grandfather nor could I express my brotherly love to my brother."
Lu Jin's head was still on the ground as he expressed the words he wanted to say for all those years. "It's a cruel order, grandfather. Cruel to and cruel to you as well."
Lu Jin knew the fact that his grandfather loves them. He had mories of his childhood. In that mory, his grandfather spoiled them so much that he was willing to give the whole world to them.
"I rembered the ti when you carried and put in your lap. You taught numbers, letters, and tell stories. I miss those tis, grandfather. The tis when I ran to you while calling you grandpa."
Yes. Those tis were the sweetest and most innocent mories Lu Jin has.
He once had a wonderful and loving family.
However, their happiness did not last long.
"Grandfather, you might not forgive . But I still ask for your forgiveness. I would repent with my whole life by taking care of my brother, helping the Lu family in the best I can in the shadow, and shouldering all the sins of my sinful father in the years to co.
"I don't need any return. I don't need people's praises, power, or wealth.
"I only want to belong in our family again. So when I died, I can rest beside mother and you.
"It was too late, but please let call you grandpa once."
The swaying leaves of the blue roses stopped. The afternoon sunlight peeked between the leaves of the blue petals. One of the rays went astray and landed on Lu Jin's side.
The natural dust flows in the air under the golden sunlight. It was like a speck of golden fairy dust. Lu Jin raised his head and saw this beautiful scene.
It was probably an illusion but for a mont, he saw an image of his grandfather when he was five. The image of Old Lu smiling at him and opening his arms. It was the welcoming arms Lu Jin saw that made him run as a child and called him grandpa from afar.
Lu Jin's eyes heated.
"Grandpa..."
His tears blurred his vision. He seed to see his grandfather's young face. It was bright and his gaze was full of love and no bla.
Lu Jin speaks fast as he could. He was afraid that this image would be gone away in a mont. "I promise I will take care of Little Yin. Our family won't break ever again. Please be rest assured and have a good rest with grandma and mother."
The clouds moved and slowly covered the sun's brilliance. The ray of light slowly vanished. The altar and incense were only left.
....
After Lu Jin gave respect to his grandfather and mother, Lu Yin Ze also bowed and gave his regard to their deceased family mbers.
When the two brothers were about to leave the pavilion, Lu Yin Ze who was silent from the beginning to the end called out.
"Brother..."
Lu Jin turned to him. Lu Jin's eyes were a bit red. He had just cried. Although his tears were only a few, the evidence of it hasn't gotten rid of yet.
Lu Yin Ze opened his mouth but no words ca out.
Lu Jin looked at him, puzzled. "What is it?"
Lu Yin Ze closed his mouth. "N-nothing."
"??"
Lu Jin looked at his brother. He knows his brother very well. It seed like his bother wanted to say sothing but he was hesitating.
"You can tell anything." Lu Jin urged Lu Yin Ze.
"Uhm...M-maybe...soon."
Lu Jin: "???
The two arrived at the Lu mansion without Lu Yin Ze telling Lu Jin what he was hesitating to say.
When they arrived at the drawing-room, Lu Jin who opened the door was surprised.
"Welco back, Lu Jin!"
A loud yell with a banner raised up high welcod him.
Tang Xinyang blew a kiddie trumpet while Tang Yin shot a golden confetti canyon in the air.
Guan Gu Ri and Jang Shin were carrying the banner. Xiong Zhi and Bivia Chang, who was kidnapped on the way, held glowing lights and were dancing with stiff moves.
Linfeng, who was randomly chosen, was carrying a welco cake with a candle lit on it.
The group was all smiles as they greeted Lu Jin warmly.
***
Additional scene:
A few hours ago....
The group decided to leave the place early and arrive at the venue to surprise Lu Jin ahead of ti.
"Hey, guys. Let's not forget Lawyer Chang." Tang Xinyang reminded everyone before they arrived at the plane.
"Bivia is currently busy. She is handling the papers for Lu Jin's release. She told us that she will follow us after." Xiong Zhi who lasted talked to Bivia Chang updated everyone.
"Hmm...That can't do. Bivia has played an important role in helping Lu Jin's case. We should party with her. Let's go drop by her law firm."
Xiong Zhi: "...." She at least tried to prevent them.
The group, who was led by Tang Xinyang, dropped by the law firm and dragged Bivia Chang to the private plane with them.
Bivia Chang who was still in her working attire: "...."
She blinked her eyes as she looked at the window. "Why are we....flying?"
Tang Yin handed her a comfortable change of clothes. "The Lu brothers' destination would be in City Z. They are on their own way. We should arrive and prepare before them."
Bivia Chang: "...."
She thought the party would be in the capital. How co Lu Jin traveled miles away just after getting out of the prison?
"Alright, guys! Since everyone is here, let's pick our role!" Tang Xinyang was holding a ruffle box. "I'll go first."
TAng Xinyang picked a paper with 'Kiddie Trumpet' written on it.
"Ahh! Why did you pick that! I want to blow the trumpet too!" Tang Yin complained while putting her hand on the box.
"Well, it doesn't matter. There is still the 'cake' and 'glowing lights'!"
The one who carried the cake and brought it to Lu Jin would have the most lilight! Of course aside from the main protagonist of this event.
Glowing lights would be okay too since there would be in charge of cheering and could dance so basic steps.
However, she picked another role. An easy one too.
Tang Xinyang: "...."
Everyone picked up their roles.
Tang Xinyang looked at the group. "So who picked the 'cake'?"
Linfeng who just opened the paper: "...."
Xiong Zhi saw his paper and pointed toward him. "Linfeng."
Everyone looked at him with a complicated look.
It was hard to imagine Linfeng who was wearing a suit holding the cake and greeting Lu Jin warmly with a sweet smile.
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