Bab 43: Origin (4)

After being reassured that Jasmine was the late elderly lady's granddaughter, she was more willing to speak to them. "I always thought that her family members must be quite heartless. None of her relatives have ever been here to pay their respects."

Jasmine bit her lower lip, her clenched fists trembling slightly. How was that possible? Her grandmother clearly had a family. How come no one paid her respects?

Realizing that she must have said something wrong, the neighbour coughed. "I don't think anyone claimed her relics. Since you are here, you can go and check whether you can still get them. You can ask the village magistrate about it later."

Jasmine nodded even though it was uncertain. Who would keep a deceased's belongings for fifteen years? They had probably been given away or disposed of ages ago. Even so, she wanted to give it a try and check later. "Where was she laid to rest?" She asked.