After dinner, since Nan Luansheng knew his mother had already gone to sleep, he didn't go back. He followed Mumu and the others to the wedding venue.
The children were frolicking on the grand, fantastical stage, casting the whole world aside.
"Something's wrong, someone jumped off a cliff!"
Someone shouted, and everyone in the venue rushed out.
Zhaochao paused for a moment, then grabbed Mumu and Hanyi, who were about to run out.
"Guard!"
As soon as the word left his lips, a tall man appeared before Zhaochao.
"Master."
"Go find out what's happening. The rest of you, stay here and protect these children, one on one." Kuaishuge
"Yes!"
After Zhaochao gave his calm instructions, he turned to his sister and said, "Something's happened. We shouldn't be joining the crowd; we should think about protecting ourselves. That's the only way we won't cause trouble for Mom and Dad."
Mumu nodded regretfully, "I know, brother."
Zhaochao glanced at the time. "We've played enough. Let's start the rehearsal. Once Mom and Dad are done with their business, we can go home."
Mumu nodded, calmed the eager children who wanted to go see what was happening, and began the rehearsal with a proper demeanor.
Nan Luansheng, as a spectator, looked at Zhaochao with admiration. Although Zhaochao was three or four years younger than him, he was much more composed.
An hour later, Nan Xiao, Lan Yuxi, and Nan Zhenting walked in quickly.
On stage, the children hadn't yet taken their positions. Seeing his parents arrive, Zhaochao lowered his gaze to them. However, when he saw the expressions on his parents' faces, his heart sank.
The person he had sent out hadn't reported back yet. Now, his parents had arrived with grim faces. A major incident must have occurred. Could it be that the person who jumped off the cliff wasn't saved?
Nan Xiao gave his son a deep look, then walked over and sat beside Nan Luansheng.
Nan Luansheng smiled at him and pointed at Zhaochao on stage, "Uncle, Zhaochao is really amazing!"
"You are amazing too!" Nan Xiao picked him up and placed him on his lap. "Sheng'er is a big boy now."
Lan Yuxi's gaze flickered, and she didn't dare to look at them further. Instead, she waved to the children on stage. "Zhaochao, bring the children down. We're leaving."
Zhaochao, being sensible, led the children down and then followed his mother out, looking back at the stage.
Nan Luansheng was also watching them. The children were gone, but his uncle was still holding him, not letting him go. Even stranger, why was his grandfather looking at him with such peculiar eyes?
After the children had all left, Nan Xiao said in a deep voice, "Sheng'er, your mother... she's gone."
Nan Luansheng looked at Nan Xiao anxiously. "Why didn't Mom take me with her if she's gone?"
Nan Xiao didn't know how to explain to him that "gone" didn't mean the same thing as he thought.
Nan Zhenting sighed and gently touched Nan Luansheng's head. "Child, your mother has passed away."
Nan Luansheng stared blankly for a moment, then burst into tears. "Waaah!"
"Grandpa is lying! My mom is sleeping. How could she possibly be dead!"
Nan Xiao cupped his little head and held him tightly. "Sheng'er, be good, don't cry. Even though your mother is gone, you still have your father, your uncle, and your grandfather."
"I don't want anyone else, I just want Mom!" Nan Luansheng pushed him away with all his might, jumped off his lap, and ran outside.
Nan Zhenting stood up abruptly. "I'll go chase that child back!"
Nan Xiao raised a hand and stopped him. "Let him go say his final goodbyes to Luanqian. My people will follow him."
Nan Zhenting frowned and sat down. "On such a joyous day, she jumps off a cliff and commits suicide. What a nuisance! Should you discuss it with your father-in-law? Or should we postpone the wedding?"
Nan Xiao pinched the bridge of his nose. "The wedding will not be postponed because of her."
"Alright, if you all think it's okay, then proceed. You go back first. I'll go see off Nan Yao and Luanqian. I really don't understand what she was so troubled about to choose this path."
Nan Xiao exhaled a breath. "I'll go with you."
Nan Zhenting waved his hand. "You can't go. It's inauspicious."
"..." Nan Xiao hesitated. He wanted to live a happy life with Xibao and didn't want this incident to affect the rest of their lives. However, seeing his elder brother so heartbroken, he felt reluctant to let him take Luanqian's body alone.
Nan Zhenting glanced at him. "If you don't want to have a good life with Yuxi for the rest of your days, then go!"
Nan Xiao no longer hesitated and followed his father. At the fork in the road, his father went to the helipad, while he returned to his room.
His mother-in-law had said that he and Xibao must sleep separately tonight, otherwise it would be inauspicious. He hadn't gone to see off his elder brother and Luanqian, so he naturally wouldn't break this rule.
As soon as Nan Xiao entered the room, Lan Yuxi's video call came through.
When the call was connected, three little heads appeared on the screen.
Lan Yuxi looked at his red eyes and asked with a small pout, "Do you want the three of us to come and keep you company?"
Nan Xiao forced a smile. "No need. You two sleep in tomorrow morning. You have to wake up early for makeup."
Mumu, hugging her mother's neck, asked sadly, "Daddy, is Brother Sheng's mom really dead?"
"Mm." Nan Xiao answered glumly.
"Why did she die? Leaving Brother Sheng all alone, how pitiful."
Seeing his daughter about to cry, Nan Xiao gently comforted her, "Be good. Mom and I will never leave you and your brother."
Lan Yuxi sighed softly, then stroked her daughter's little head. She then said to Nan Xiao, "Grandma and Mom didn't let me see Luanqian. I only know she jumped off a cliff, but the rescuers pulled her up very quickly. How could she have died so easily?"
"She jumped headfirst and hit sharp rocks. I heard Nan Er say that Luanqian had a very large... " Nan Xiao stopped himself when he saw Mumu instinctively cling tighter to Lan Yuxi.
Even though he hadn't finished, Lan Yuxi understood. With such a severe head injury, even an immortal would have had trouble surviving.
"Are Nan Yi and Ying with you?" Nan Xiao asked, worried.
"Yes."
"That's good. Don't let those two leave the three of you for even half a step."
"Mm, I'll take good care of them. Don't worry."
"You're the one I worry about the most!" Nan Xiao's gaze darkened. "Wife, promise me, no matter what happens, don't choose Luanqian's path."
"I'm not stupid. I wouldn't make room for another woman to have my man and hurt my children!"
Still immersed in grief, Nan Xiao let out a chuckle at her words.
Lan Yuxi also curved her lips slightly. "Have you found out the reason for her suicide?"