Chapter 180: A Bai Shao hairpin glistened conspicuously on her head.
Three days later, the four of them finally reached the Capital City.
Upon entering the city, they heard the commoners discussing the death of Old Master Shen Yu.
They soon learned that Zhao Xiyan's grandfather had passed away two mornings earlier.
In Beiyuan, there's a belief that the older the person, the more blessed their peaceful passing is considered. Mourning such an individual not only doesn't instill fear, but might also bestow longevity upon the mourners, allowing them to eventually die peacefully as well.
Additionally, the old master had many disciples, and naturally, some attended because of Zhao Xiyan, so the threshold at the Shen Family's gate was worn down by the constant stream of mourners.
The Zhao Family was known for their modesty and frugality, with few servants at home to command.