the vinegariness in her heart instantly dissipated. A smile returned to her face, one that stretched almost to her ears. Her mistress still cared for her. Chūnliú had gone out to run errands, so she...The fortune teller seemed like an immortal, said this and then left, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
When Mrs. Sun turned her head, she saw the fortune teller's figure, about fifty paces away, quickly disappearing around the bend ahead.
Grandma Qiao saw that Lady Sun's face was pale and her hands were trembling slightly. It was obvious that she was very flustered. She asked with concern, "My lady, are you alright"
Seeing that she showed no reaction, Grandma Qiao raised her voice again and called out: "Madam"
Sun shi heard the sound and came back to her senses, staring blankly at Qiao Mama. She obviously hadn't heard Qiao Mama's question just now.
Then Grandma Qiao asked again, "Madam, are you alright"
Sun looked indifferent as she shook her head. “No, I’m fine. In broad daylight, I don't believe something so sinister would dare to harm me.”
Grandma Qiao asked again, "Madam, are you still going to burn incense at Lingyun Temple"
She said, glancing at Mrs. Sun, seeing her hesitation, and hinted: "In my opinion, it's better not to go out today. The carriage wheel broke, and you bumped your forehead. If it had been worse, you might have bled! And if something else happens on top of that, I'm afraid it won't be so simple."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Sun's body visibly trembled in the sunlight. She couldn't help but recall the fortune teller's words about a blood disaster. Earlier, their carriage had broken down. Although she and Qiao Mame sat in the same carriage, Qiao Mame was unharmed, but she had bumped her forehead.
Then, could the situation just now be a harbinger of bloodshed If she continues to go to Lingyun Temple, she might really encounter a bloody disaster.
At this thought, Sun's heart quickened and she became flustered. She hurriedly shook her head and said, "No, we're not going. Let's go another time."
After about two hours, the coachman repaired the wheels of the carriage. Mrs. Sun got into the carriage and returned home.
Mrs. Sun sat in the carriage, trembling with fear, her mind replaying the fortune teller's words over and over. She suddenly looked at Qiao MaMa and stammered, "I regret it."
She truly regretted it. If she had listened to her father's advice back then and married the top scholar from that year, there wouldn't be such heartache now
If she hadn't married Meng Dongyuan, she wouldn't have been involved in so many people's deaths, and she wouldn't have been haunted by ghosts.
At first, Meng Dongyuan loved her so much that he would even conceal the true cause of Zhou's death for her. Now, he finds her haggard and unattractive, and even accuses her of being possessed by a ghost.
How could she possibly satisfy that wretched thing She couldn't just let herself die, could she
No, she can't die. She's done so much, how can she die But how to resolve this blood disaster If she dies, what about her two children who will be claimed by the ghosts What should we do then
Panic, regret, unwillingness, a whole array of emotions flashed across her face.
Grandma Qiao saw this and felt a mix of emotions, but she was also grateful that even though she had helped the mistress do something bad, at least her hands were clean of blood.
For a moment, Qiao Ma comforted her, saying, “Madam, don’t worry too much. Everything will work out in the end. There's still a long way to go before reaching Bo Mansion. Why don’t you rest for a while Otherwise, you won’t sleep well tonight.”
These words were like a blow to Sun, piercing her heart. Now she couldn't even sleep soundly. At night, she was tormented by nightmares and during the day, when she tried to catch up on sleep, she would still have them, collapsing into despair amidst the horrors of her dreams.
Mrs. Sun steadied her mind and still chose to rest on a soft pillow for a while. If she didn't get some good sleep, she was worried about her health deteriorating. What if she passed away one day Her husband would surely take another wife, what would happen to their two children then
"No, don't, please don't hurt my children!"
Sun woke up from a nap and suddenly startled awake from a nightmare. She was drenched in sweat and looked terrified. Seeing Grandma Qiao watching her with concern, she realized it was just a dream and let out a sigh of relief.
Grandma Qiao asked, "Madam, what's wrong with you"
Sun's expression was flustered, and she stammered, "I dreamt of Du shi. She wanted to harm Chengxing."
Grandma Qiao comforted her, saying, "Madam, dreams are the opposite of reality. It's broad daylight now. What could she possibly do The young master will definitely be fine."
Sun didn't feel comforted and lost the desire to sleep afterward. She sat there listlessly, her mind wandering.
Back at home, Sun shi pressed down the panic in her heart and feigned indifference. She went to Hugong Hall and called over the matron, instructing her to handle the household affairs.
As evening descended and twilight enveloped the courtyard, Mrs. Sun emerged from the Baoxing Hall and returned to her own courtyard. Passing through a rockery garden, she saw her daughter walking towards her. Her daughter was walking well at first, but suddenly, for no apparent reason, she tripped and fell on level ground.
Seeing this, she felt as if her blood had turned to ice. She was chilled to the bone and once again recalled the fortune teller's words. She couldn't help but suspect that her daughter's seemingly harmless fall was caused by a malevolent spirit lurking nearby. That filthy thing truly wanted to harm her child.
Under extreme panic, Sun Shi couldn't bear it for a moment, her vision darkened, and she fainted.
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Changxing Houfu, Weiruixuan.
After Qing Qiu entered the room, she quickly walked to her mistress's side, bowed respectfully, and reported, "Madam, we have received news from there. It has been successful. Madam Sun believes wholeheartedly in what the fortune teller said."
Meng Jin Yao wasn't surprised, she scoffed and said: "The more wrongdoings someone commits, the more they believe in this kind of thing. It's just like those who burn incense and pray every day, either they truly believe in Buddha or they are seeking comfort because they have done too many bad things."
To this, Qingqiu expressed great agreement and asked, "Madam, are you truly going to harm the Prince and Second Miss"
"Will not"
Meng Jin Yao shook her head without thinking, raised her teacup and took a sip, then slowly said, "Although the two siblings are not good people and have bullied me because they have elders supporting them, their crimes are not capital. Of course, I won't take their lives, but I will use them to help me achieve my goals."
Qingqiu understood after hearing.
Meng Jinyao narrowed her eyes, a glint of malice flashing in them. Her voice was soft yet chilling as she said: "My stepmother is still my mother. I won't report her; for her sake, I wouldn't go to jail for disobeying filial piety, nor would I endure the lashing. That wouldn't be worth it. But I have to let her crimes come to light through her own mouth."
Qingqiu said: "Madam, that day will arrive very soon.
Meng Jin Yao's mouth curled up, a smile with coldness gracing her lips as she began to brew the next step of her plan in her mind.
Gu Jingxi walked in from outside, looked up, and saw the little girl with a cold expression, her eyes filled with malice. She seemed to be pondering something, and she didn't even notice him coming in.
When Qing Qiu saw him, she slightly bowed. After receiving his gesture, she bowed again and then withdrew.
Gu Jingxi sat beside her and opened his lips to ask, "What is your lady thinking about"
Hearing the sound, Meng Jin Yao came back to her senses and slowly turned her head. She found Gu Jingxi had sat beside her at some point. She was slightly stunned, then replied: "It's nothing, just thinking about some things at my family home. Since Husband is back, I'll go tell the maidservants to set up dinner."
Gu Jingxi didn't press her further because she hadn't elaborated, proving that help wasn't needed.He couldn't bear it and wanted to retreat, but he was held tightly by the other party. He let out a low hiss.For a moment, Gu Jingxi was caught in a difficult position. He coaxed softly, "Ayao, be goo...