Neighbors who were helping whispered amongst themselves, "Ai! Life is so unpredictable. Who would have thought that the Gu Family matriarch would pass away before the Gu Family patriarch?"
"Indeed, the Gu Family matriarch was always so robust, with more strength and volume in her voice than the average young man. Had it not been for this accident, she could have easily lived another ten or eight years without any issues."
"Alas, everyone has their own fate! Come, Youyou, come inside with auntie."
Youyou was led into a side room by an older woman, who handed her two sets of white mourning clothes. Youyou put on one of them and gave the other to Zijin.
Zijin nodded and without another word, put it on as well.
The neighbors looked on with surprise at Youyou, and also... at the distinguished stranger behind her.