Xu Qing casually took the silver notes and said without looking, "It's enough. There's no need to make the sacrifice too extravagant. These three thousand silver coins are sufficient to organize a grand ceremony."
Sun Mingli was doubtful. If the Celestial Master's Mansion and the Ministry of Rites were to jointly manage this ceremony, it would cost at least one hundred thousand taels of silver.
Three thousand taels, what could it accomplish?
However, since Your Majesty explicitly named the person to fully arrange it, he could not say much.
Sun Mingli turned to leave but was stopped by Xu Qing.
"Wait, Your Grace, I have some 'funeral pre-sale packages' here for Your Grace to consider..."
The so-called funeral pre-sale packages are a type of posthumous insurance aimed at solitary individuals, including regular visits from funeral personnel, deliveries of rice and oil, comprehensive posthumous services, and free hiring of mourners to play filial sons and daughters, among other humane services and after-sales support.
Eunuchs, who have no offspring and worry about no one handling their body after death, are the target customers of the funeral parlor.
Sun Mingli listened dumbfounded, as the other party spoke logically and convincingly, but he still perceived this as a way to demand silver in advance for their funeral.
But when Sun Mingli heard about the funeral loan service, he fell into complete silence.
Has the funeral industry become so humanitarian now?
But what on earth is the other party doing this for? Could it be they truly like the funeral business?
Sun Mingli muddled through several packages, and when he left the shop, he already had a prestigious membership Iron Token in hand.
If it were anyone else, he would definitely not treat them kindly, nor would he consider such a funeral pre-sale package.
But since the other party was someone even Your Majesty respected, he had to do it, whether it was one package or a combined five-generation burial package.
This was not the most bewildering part. What truly astonished Sun Mingli was that he not only felt no aversion, but even experienced a sense of fortunate assurance, as if his affairs in his old age would be doubly protected.
How bizarre!
In the Funeral Shop, Xu Qing's voice was transformed into rule enforcement as he gently finished his recitation.
The White Mouth Heavenly Constitution is exercised through eloquent delivery, with the power to enlighten the world, subtly influencing and swaying people's emotions.
Even at the grave of the deceased or in front of Yin Ghosts, one can use this method to teach.
...
Three days later, at the mouth of the White Water River in Jin Sect.
The sacrifice for the Emperor's father is a substantial affair, especially for a renowned loyal minister and general respected in life.
This was Xu Qing's first time organizing such a grand ceremony, and he naturally put forth extraordinary effort.
Led by Linjiang County Funeral House, swarms from various subordinate funeral houses from Jin Sect gathered on the banks of the White Water River.
Xu Qing, being the Mage presiding over the ceremony, specially donned the newly made ritual robe by the seamstress, along with the Seven Treasures Lotus Flower Purple Gold Crown.
The robe is embroidered with twelve chapter golden thread patterns, decorated with pearls and jewels, featuring broad sleeves hanging like clouds, with the neckline adorned with the Big Dipper, undeniably remarkable and solemn!
Once the altar is complete, the relief will be fulfilled.
Xu Qing recited the eulogy, inviting the Emperor to offer incense and pay homage.
Below, thousands gathered, with Chen Guangrui, the Prefect of Jin Sect, leading over a hundred officials in chanting the holy name.
During the homage, monks and Taoist priests alternated in chanting scriptures, led by Chen Liu'Er wearing a Seven Treasures robe, reciting the Infinite Life Sutra, shrouding the entire White Water River bank in a sacred and solemn atmosphere.
This is truly: the ocean of suffering beckons its own sins, humans unaware not half an inch, those in the world never chant Amitabha, it's a vain journey in this world!
Zhu Huai'an watched as Xu Qing mobilized all the funeral forces of Jin Sect to arrange the best possible ceremony for his father, and he felt utterly satisfied!