The Jiang Family did not oppose Miss Jiang's choice. The situation was a bit chaotic now. If she really married another family, she might be easily implicated. It was not worth the risk for a concubine's daughter. It was better to choose someone with no background. The main family of the Jiang Family supported the Prince of Qi. The Prince of Qi was in need of people. Zhuang Yulang seemed to be good with words. If the Prince of Qi liked him, it would be a good thing for the Jiang Family.
Just like this, the Jiang Family's children began to walk around with Zhuang Yulang, giving him some hints. But Zhuang Yulang did not have this intention. Although he felt proud that the sister of the previous prefectural magistrate liked him, he remembered that Bai Yi was the one who could make him the prime minister. He could only marry Bai Yi. So at first, he did not give any response. Until he heard Miss Jiang mention the Prince of Qi. He knew that the Prince of Qi was most likely to be the next emperor and that the Jiang Family could support him to work for the Prince of Qi.
He could not help but feel emotional. If he could work for the next emperor, wouldn't it be a merit for him to rise to the throne? This was the shortcut for young people to rise to the top! He did not know why, but he remembered Bai You's words. Rao's fate would change. Bai Yi was his benefactor in the past. Who could guarantee that she was still his benefactor now? He did not know where she had gone. How could she help him be the prime minister?
At this time, Bai Yi had already arrived at the southern flood. She followed Bai You and saw the suffering of the victims. She personally treated them and comforted their emotions. She even thought of ways to help them find food to fill their stomachs. She was extremely busy, and her heart was shaken.
But she did not forget to pay attention to Enrao's situation. The two foxes she had left with Zhuang Yulang were very intelligent. Before she left, she told them to take care of Zhuang Yulang. If there was anything wrong, they could send a message to her through the other yao. In just a few days, she knew that Zhuang Yulang and Miss Jiang were very close.
Bai You asked her worriedly, "Are you okay? Don't worry, he will not marry anyone else. He knows that you and he are a pair. "
Bai Yi looked at her and shook her head. "It shouldn't be like this."
Bai Yi was silent for a long time. Then she said in a low voice, "It shouldn't be like this. Sister is right. I should be happy. I can't live like this. Otherwise, what's the point of cultivating? I want to return to the capital and settle this matter. . Either he will not associate with other women, or I will annul the marriage. It's better for everyone. "
"That's good too. Come back quickly. Don't forget that there are countless refugees waiting for you to save them." Bai You reminded her that there were more important things to do.
Bai Yi seriously agreed. She left her belongings and medicinal herbs behind and rushed back to the capital as fast as she could. This distance was nothing to Yao Lai. She would be able to return very quickly. She just wanted to be a little more straightforward and let the matter come to a conclusion before she could do other things with peace of mind. She didn't want to worry about this anymore.
When she passed by the town that was plagued by the plague, she went to look for Chu Xiang. Chu Xiang told her about Li Yufeng's identity, as well as the Prince of Qi, the Daoist priest, and the other enemies. She told her to be careful and look for Li Yufeng if she had any problems. Of course, Chu Xiang supported her leaving Zhuang Yulang. In the past, Bai Yi might not have wanted to hear it, but now she only felt that Chu Xiang was right. She had basically made a decision in her heart.
She returned home leisurely with a bundle of cloth and pretended to be happy. She even brought some local specialties from her hometown. Zhuang Yulang was a little relieved but also a little conflicted. He felt that his benefactor had returned and wondered if his fate had changed.
Bai Yi saw his dilemma. According to Chu Xiang's teachings, every time she went out on the pretext of going to the shop, she would turn into a fox and pester Zhuang Yulang, staying by his side. Of course, Zhuang Yulang would not guard against the fox. Bai Yi soon discovered that Zhuang Yulang was still conflicted about whether Bai Yi was his benefactor.
Thunderbolt on a clear day was not enough to describe Bai Yi's mood. She thought that at least they had feelings for each other. She never thought that she would only be a "benefactor" to Zhuang Yulang. Zhuang Yulang did not know that she had saved him, so she gave him the Snow Lotus Pill. Shouldn't Zhuang Yulang be grateful to her? Why did the kind benefactor who did not pocket the money she picked up in the past become like this?!
Before Bai Yi could figure it out, Zhuang Yulang and Zhuang Liushi went to a famous temple in the capital to worship Buddha. Madame Jiang and Miss Jiang also went with them. Bai Yi did not oppose them this time. When they found an excuse to go out, she readily agreed. She also went out to see a patient. Then she quietly restrained her demon aura and followed behind them.
Bai Yi watched as if she was watching a play. She saw that Miss Jiang's maid went to bribe a monk. She saw that when the monk read the fortune for Zhuang Yulang, he and Miss Jiang were a good match. Miss Jiang would bring him prosperity.
She saw Zhuang Yulang's slightly shocked expression clearly. She also saw Zhuang Yulang tactfully and eagerly ask the monk about his future. Bai Yi self-deprecatingly attached herself to the monk and looked at Zhuang Yulang seriously. "Young master, you originally had a fiancée, but this woman's luck has run out and she is of no help to you. Miss Jiang, on the other hand, is a blessed wife for you. You will have many children and grandchildren, and your future will be limitless. I can't reveal too much information. That's all I can say. Amitabha. "
A real monk would not say such words, but Zhuang Yulang did not care so much at this time. He only knew that Bai Yi's luck was gone. Now, the one who was beneficial to him was Miss Jiang and the Jiang family!
Bai Yi watched him leave with a complicated expression. Like an outsider, she also left the temple. She had been following Zhuang Yulang and watching him. She saw Zhuang Yulang thinking alone in the study. Then, she saw Zhuang Yulang and Zhuang Liushi understand the signing of the marriage contract. She tactfully guided Zhuang Liushi to take the initiative to break the marriage contract.
Bai Yi returned home before dark. Zhuang Liushi had already prepared a table of good dishes. Her attitude towards her was unusually kind. Bai Yi smiled and told them about the interesting things in the shop. The atmosphere at the dinner table was very warm. If it was a soft-hearted person, they would probably be too embarrassed to mention the marriage contract, right? However, Zhuang Liushi and Zhuang Yulang were not soft-hearted at all. Zhuang Liushi's words implied that Zhuang Yulang was about to become an official. He must have a good wife to help him take care of the rear residence and interact with the other wives. The position of husband could not be taken by a doctor like Bai Yi, who appeared in public.
Zhuang Liushi earnestly advised Bai Yi. If Bai Yi was good for Zhuang Yulang, she would be wronged. They would take good care of her in the future. After one or two years, they would marry her and let her be a concubine. In the future, when she had children, she would be no different from a wife.
Bai Yi was no longer ignorant. She knew how difficult it was to be a woman in the world. She knew the difference between a legal wife and a concubine. Zhuang Liushi's words made her feel ridiculous. If they didn't have her, what were they?
She raised her head and asked Zhuang Yulang's opinion, "Zhuang dage, do you think so too?"
Zhuang Yulang's face was full of embarrassment and frustration, "Yiyi, I … …"
Zhuang Liushi immediately took over the conversation, "Yiyi, don't make things difficult for Yulang. Of course, he doesn't want to let you down. It's me. It's all my idea. But I'm also doing it for the good of this family and Yulang. You're so considerate. You must understand, right? You're sensible. We'll remember your good. We won't treat you unfairly. "
Bai Yi looked at Zhuang Yulang, "No matter what, I won't agree. Zhuang dage, I want you to tell me personally. As long as you agree, I'll break off the engagement with you. "
Zhuang Yulang didn't want to bear the name of being heartless, so he let Zhuang Liushi do it. How could he be willing? But Bai Yi ignored Zhuang Liushi. She only waited for Zhuang Yulang's words. In the end, Zhuang Yulang had no choice but to express his attitude personally.
Bai Yi chuckled. She didn't need to look in the mirror to know that her smile was uglier than crying. She stood up and walked to the door. She stopped and said, "The engagement is invalid. You don't have to make things difficult for me. You don't have to take care of me. If you want to break it, break it cleanly. I'm going to live in the shop. I won't come back in the future. From now on … … we'll go our separate ways. If we meet on the street, we'll pretend we don't know each other. Oh, maybe I'll close the shop and go back to my hometown. We won't have a chance to see each other in the future. Zhuang dage, thank you for taking care of me these days. You … … take care. "
Even if she was sad, Zhuang Yulang was still her benefactor who saved her life. The simple words "take care" were perhaps the greatest kindness she could leave behind.
But before she could go out, Zhuang Liushi rushed over and grabbed her, "What? You want to close the shop and go back to your hometown? No, no one is driving you away. You've lived in our house for so long. You're a member of the Zhuang family. If you leave like this, who can you marry? Follow Yulang, and in the future, you'll enjoy endless glory and wealth. "
Bai Yi pushed her away and shook her head, "No need. Even if I don't marry in my life, I'll never work for anyone. I don't want to see you again. This place … … I won't stay. "
Zhuang Liushi grabbed her again. She was a little anxious, "That won't do! That medicine shop belongs to our Zhuang family. You can't just close it and leave. But it's also a good thing that you want to go back to your hometown. It's not appropriate for a woman to show her face in public. How about this, I'll go to the medicine shop tomorrow. You tell me what you want to tell me, and then you can leave. "
Bai Yi thought she heard wrong. She looked at her incredulously, "You what? Give you the medicine shop? That's my own medicine shop. I take care of it myself. What does it have to do with the Zhuang family? "
"How can it have nothing to do with it? You see, how can a woman open a shop? If you hadn't married Yulang immediately, our family wouldn't have helped you open the shop. You can't open it at all. You … … "
Bai Yi stopped her from continuing. She was too lazy to listen. She looked at Zhuang Yulang, "Brother Zhuang, do you think so too? I'll ask you one thing. Do you think so too? "
Bai Yi's face had already darkened. She looked at Zhuang Yulang with sharp eyes. She unconsciously revealed some of her nature. Zhuang Yulang once again felt a sense of oppression from her. He didn't know why, but the thoughts about demons in his mind couldn't help but emerge. He subconsciously took a step back and stabilized his mind.
He didn't deny it at the first moment. Bai Yi already understood what he meant. Or, when Zhuang Liushi said those words, she understood. She just didn't want to believe that Zhuang Yulang, who had picked up the hairpin and wanted to return it, didn't do it because he found it too little.
She shook her head and sneered. She pushed away Zhuang Liushi who was blocking her way and walked out of the door. No matter how Zhuang Liushi shouted, she didn't look back.
Zhuang Liushi anxiously went back to ask Zhuang Yulang, "What should we do? If the medicine shop is closed, how can we live? We don't have much money at home. Why is Bai Yi so stubborn? She clearly saw that you are in high school and will soon be rich. She can't bear to part with this marriage contract. She's willing to do anything for you, hmph. "
Zhuang Yulang slowly sat back in his chair. The more he thought, the more uneasy he became. "Mother, after Bai Yi came to the house, did anything unusual happen in our house? Can … can there be any sign of a demon? "
"What do you mean?" Zhuang Liushi suddenly became nervous. She thought, "Since she came to the house, it seems that she really brought prosperity to you and our Zhuang family. You see, your knowledge has improved, your health has improved, and our family's food, clothing, housing, and transportation have all improved … "
"Yes, it's all better. She's a weak woman with no one to rely on. How did she do so many things? Mother, you used to be tired from taking care of me. You were often exhausted, but Bai Yi, she … is too abnormal. " Zhuang Yulang thought of the two foxes at home. They were too sensible. Ordinary foxes were raised. How could they be so sensible?
Zhuang Yulang felt his hair stand on end. When he thought that Bai Yi might be a demon, he was terrified. Just now, they had offended Bai Yi. Bai Yi didn't have anything when she left, but she was obviously very dissatisfied with them. Would Bai Yi retaliate against them?
There was also that Snow Lotus Pill, such a magical medicine. He ate it, but he didn't marry Bai Yi. He also wanted Bai Yi's shop. Would Bai Yi be angry and deal with him?
Zhuang Yulang usually met with the scholars in the capital. He had heard some stories of gods and ghosts. The more he thought about it, the more scared he became. After telling Zhuang Liushi to close the door and hide, he went straight to the Jiang mansion to ask for help. He didn't have any specific grievances. He only suspected that Bai Yi was possessed by a demon when she left the capital. He wanted to ask a capable master for help. This showed that he was loyal.
The Jiang family was the Prince of Qi's people. They quickly found a Taoist priest in the Taoist temple that worked for the Prince of Qi. Of course, this was not the two leaders of the Taoist temple, but their disciple. The Taoist priest who went to catch Chu Xiang was his fellow apprentice.
Bai Yi was sitting in the backyard of the medicine shop in a daze. Suddenly, she was attacked by a Taoist priest and was almost injured. She flew to the roof and said angrily, "Stinky Taoist priest, what are you doing?!"
It happened so suddenly that Bai Yi didn't restrain her demon aura. The Taoist priest looked at her in surprise, "Fox demon? So you are a demon. Why did you pretend to be an orphan girl and get close to Zhuang Yulang?! "
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