Chapter 211: Witch

Chapter 211 The Fortune Teller

At the Du Residence.

In the inner chambers.

Du Yiyun's tears flowed uncontrollably.

Beside her, Ni Er fumed, "What nonsense about parents' wishes and matchmakers' words! It's simply that Third Master has changed his heart towards Miss."

"Yi Yun, in the Imperial City, there are many handsome men besides Xie Laosan."

At this point, Elder Du could only console her, "With our family's status, what high-ranking family can't we find?"

"That's right!"

Second Du supported him, "He's just a short-lived ghost, not worthy of you at all!"

"Brother!"

Du Yiyun sobbed, "It's not that I want to humiliate myself by clinging to him, but it's because of the years of affection between us..."

"Little Sister!"

Elder Du sighed, "When a man changes his heart, ten oxen can't pull him back. Don't cry; Father will surely stand up for you and won't let you be bullied."

Second Du slammed the table, "Next time I see him, I'll beat him every chance I get."

"Thank you, Elder Brother and Second Brother, for standing up for me."

Du Yiyun wiped her tears with a handkerchief, "What happened to that girl? Did they find her?"

"You shouldn't care about her fate."

Elder Du, frustrated, said, "Listen to your brother: don't be too kind-hearted. Kindness invites bullying."

"Remember Elder Brother's words." Second Du also admonished, "Be a bit more ruthless and firm."

Du Yiyun nodded through her tears.

Seeing their sister in tears, the two brothers felt heartbroken and couldn't bear to look any longer. After a few more words of encouragement, they left angrily.

Once they were gone, Du Yiyun's face lost all signs of weakness.

"Ni Er, go find out about the Xu family's side residence."

"Yes!"

Half a cup of tea later, Ni Er hurried back, "Miss, something happened to Xu Sheng."

Du Yiyun was startled, "What happened?"

Ni Er, blushing, said, "His... his manhood was severed."

"Who did it?"

Du Yiyun turned pale, "Yan Sanhe?"

"I don't know the specifics, but it's already spreading like wildfire. All the imperial physicians in the Imperial City are rushing to the side residence."

"What about Yan Sanhe? Is she dead?"

Ni Er caught her breath, "I rushed back to inform you, Miss, and haven't had time to inquire further."

"Find out immediately."

"Yes!"

"Hold on!"

"Also, find out where Xie Zhifei is."

"Yes!"

The room fell silent once again.

Du Yiyun clutched the silk handkerchief tightly and suddenly laughed.

"Yan Sanhe, you'd better rot, decay, become crippled, or die. Otherwise, I'll have to find another way to deal with you."

Yes, it was her again.

Xu Sheng, that scoundrel, the more he can't have a woman, the more he yearns for her.

If someone secretly tells him that the woman he once desired has returned, he'll stop at nothing to get her.

Yan Sanhe, don't blame me for being ruthless. Besides Xie Zhifei, you've offended me in another matter.

I, Du Yiyun, kneel to heaven, earth, my father, and mother, but never to anyone else.

That one knee, in front of everyone, you trampled my dignity and the Du family's honor underfoot.

This humiliation, I will repay you with interest.

As for you, Xie Zhifei...

Du Yiyun narrowed her eyes.

You were originally a dog following me. Only the master can discard the dog, not the other way around!

...

The second time they went to the Spring Breeze Pavilion, Xie Zhifei deliberately requested a large private room.

As soon as they sat down and before they could even take a sip of tea, the door was kicked open.

Pei Xiao rushed in, "Yan Sanhe, Yan Sanhe, are you alright?"

Yan Sanhe, seeing the sweat on his face, felt a warmth in her heart and softened her tone, "I'm fine."

"Oh, you scared me to death."

The almost terrified Lord Pei glanced aside, pointed at Li Buyan with gritted teeth, "A servant who can't protect their master should be ground into pieces and fed to dogs."

Li Buyan: "..."

Pei Xiao: "Who did it? Did Xie Wushi find out?"

"Xu Sheng, that bastard."

"Xu Sheng?"

Pei Xiao was stunned, "On my way here, I heard that scoundrel was..."

Xie Zhifei quickly interrupted, "Cough, cough, cough..."

Pei Xiao raised an eyebrow, "What's wrong..."

Xie Zhifei glanced at Li Buyan, then glanced again.

"What are you looking at her for..."

Suddenly, a flash of realization crossed Pei Xiao's mind, and he quickly covered his mouth to prevent himself from screaming.

Li Buyan smiled, "Lord Pei, do you still plan to grind me into pieces and feed me to dogs?"

Pei Xiao had a "Grandma, how dare I" look on his face and gave her a thumbs up, "Hero Li, well done."

"Mingting... Mingting... Pei Mingting!"

"What is it?"

Pei Xiao poked his head out, "Over here!"

Lady Ning ran in, panting, "Why did you run so fast? I couldn't catch up... Ah, Miss Yan, Third Master, what a coincidence, we meet again!"

What coincidence?

Xie Zhifei: "Third Lady, Miss Yan was waiting for you here."

"Why would she wait for me?" Lady Ning was puzzled.

At that moment, Sixth Miss Ji Hui came in, sweating profusely, and upon seeing the people in the room, she was also puzzled, looking at Pei Xiao questioningly: Why did you bring us back here again?

If we didn't bring you back, how would you ask for help!

Pei Xiao gestured, "Third Aunt, Sixth Sister, don't stand, sit down and talk."

Lady Ning and Ji Hui sat down, confused.

Pei Xiao closed the door and looked very serious.

"Ladies, listen carefully to every word I say. The grave of the nun Jing Chen at the Water Moon Nunnery was not robbed."

Ji Hui: "Then what is it?"

Lady Ning turned pale, "Is it haunted?"

"Ahh..."

Ji Hui grabbed Lady Ning's arm, "How can there be ghosts in a nunnery, a place of Buddhist tranquility!"

Lady Ning hurriedly chanted, "Namo Amitabha Buddha, Namo Amitabha Buddha!"

Pei Xiao stomped his foot in frustration, "Can you stop interrupting me!"

"I'll explain!"

Xie Zhifei poured tea for both of them.

"Third Lady, Sixth Sister, the coffin of Nun Jing Chen was neither robbed nor haunted. It's because she had a strong wish in life, which over time turned into a demon. We need someone to resolve this wish and dispel the demon."

Lady Ning shivered, "Oh no, oh no, oh no, this is worse than ghosts; it's a demon."

But wait!

She stared, "Brother Xie, how can there be demons in this world?"

Ji Hui: "Right, we've only heard of ghosts and spirits."

Lady Ning suddenly thought, "Is it a lust demon?"

Ji Hui was horrified, "Mom, a lust demon targeting dead nuns?"

Lady Ning hurriedly chanted, "Namo Amitabha Buddha, Namo Amitabha Buddha!"

Brother Xie: Alright, I can't continue.

"Third Lady!"

Li Buyan suddenly drew her soft sword and placed it on the table. Ji Hui screamed in fright and hid in Ning's arms.

"Go back and tell the abbess of Water Moon Nunnery that if she wants Jing Chen's coffin to be closed, she should come to Xie Mansion and find our young miss."

"But, but, what then?"

"Have her come and beg our young miss. Our young miss will naturally help her resolve her grievances and dispel her demons. Otherwise, each and every one of you will face misfortune."

Pei Xiao and Xie Zhifei turned to look at Li Buyan: They will face misfortune?

Li Buyan remained unperturbed: Scare them first.

Upon hearing that they would face misfortune, Ning lost her composure, "Y-Your young miss... isn't she supposed to solve cases?"

"No!"

Li Buyan said seriously, "Our young miss specializes in talking to the dead whose coffins won't close. Yes, she is the shaman you speak of."

Coffin?

Dead?

Talking?

With a thud.

Ning and Ji Hui's heads collided, and both fainted straightaway.

"Third Aunt, Third Aunt!"

"Sister Six, Sister Six!"

"Tsk, they can't take a little scare..."