Chapter 8

"Xian'er, Xian'er, I am so scared, I am so scared..." she cried, "I don't want to die, I don't want to die... I still want to live on..."

Um... may I ask, who are you?

Men and women should not engage in close physical contact, he stated

Who are you? Even if she is a bit plump, it is still inappropriate to barge into a young lady's private room like this

If ... ... If ... ...

"I am in so much pain..." she cried to him with a sense of grievance, "It hurts so much..."

Aren't you able to read it yourself

He is indeed too young, lacking any influence, and can only mask his anxiety while accompanying her. It is said that beautiful women often have short lives; he would rather she be a bit less attractive, chattering away all day long, even if it drives him crazy, he would still be willing.

Upon hearing this, Fu Linchun's face turned as pale as paper. Ignoring the fact that all those present were men, he shouted:

The one who comes is a youth

Look again, look again, look again

Wait, wait a moment, give her a little more awareness, at least let her ask clearly

The boy immediately embraced her, feeling both angry and frustrated

It is already this time, and you are still talking nonsense

I am a bit tired

I was delighted to open the letter, only to be left speechless.

Your words are so few that it is as if I have said nothing at all. If you are not going to speak, you might as well leave.

He quickly jumped out of bed and rushed out without looking back

"I want to marry you?" she murmured softly, unable to contain her joy as she laughed out loud: "How old is this little guy, and he already wants to marry someone?" Truly... so adorable, and it warms the heart.

"Who exactly are you?" Last night, that shadow seemed to be him. Recently, the brothers, sisters-in-law, and uncles have not been on the island; only a few servants are taking care of her. Those servants are still alive, right?

He walked into her room! What does he want to do

Well

However, she did not dare to tell her elder brother about them. They had been working tirelessly for her over the past few years, even though they had already retired from public life, her uncles were still seeking a way for her to survive

If he were present, he could still shield you... Let go!" His dark eyes blazed with fire

The young man said nothing and handed her a piece of fruit.

She immediately opened her eyes wide and stared at him. "Who is infatuated with a young girl? If I were to be infatuated, it would not be with you; it would be with Brother Fu, as that would be much more enjoyable."

You also know Gongsun Yun, right

What do you want me to say

Indoors, Fu Linchun sat on the edge of the bed, pressing down on her body, silencing her cries of pain each time she awoke.

Over the years, whenever she sent a letter, Xian'er would often reply with only a few terse words. This letter truly reflects his personality, and the handwriting is quite similar.

The boy suddenly turned to her upon hearing those words. Her face was pale and filled with terror, her eyes brimming with fear. She was biting her hands, and bright red blood streamed in droplets from her fingers, staining the warm cotton blanket.

It is dark.

Xian'er, you have surprised me! In less than a month, I have already received your letter, along with the waist token you sent someone to deliver. The number nine, where did you get that from? Your letter only said "For you" with no further explanation. The Ninth Young Master has always been a position of uncertainty; is this really meant for me? I am so happy, wearing this waist token every day. Although there are not many people on the island, wearing it and imagining myself as the Young Master of Nine is quite nice.

He quickly helped her tuck in the quilt, and the two of them shared the same quilt, gazing together at the ceiling.

She squeezed for a while longer, but in the end, it was not due to his anger that she let go; she simply lacked the strength. She was a bit out of breath and somewhat dizzy, yet she still glared at him and said

At last, she has quieted down

Thirteen years ago

She made a face, looking a bit unhappy

Not a nephew, but Gongsun Xian

"Men and women should not engage in physical contact." He insisted

"It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt. You need to be calm. You received a slap, but it is nothing serious. Your third uncle has already sealed your acupoints, so you will not feel any pain now. It must be that you were in so much pain earlier that the sensation still lingers. The doctor will be here shortly, just hold on a little longer."

Then, you change your name to Gongsun Yaobai and pretend that I live with you, alright

Cough, it is only natural for a beautiful person to be admired by others. She secretly enjoys the admiration, and having grown up, she has truly never interacted with a handsome young man. Her round face feels a bit warm, and her heart inexplicably races. Although it is quite impolite, she continues to eat the food necessary for her survival.

It does not seem malicious, and since she is acquainted with the elder brother and sister-in-law, this relieved her. Having spent so long on the island, she had only interacted with individuals at least two generations older than herself, and this was the first time she had seen such a handsome boy

It hurts so much, it hurts so much, my back hurts so much!

"Gongsun, hold her down!"

She forcefully pinched his cheeks and exclaimed, "You still say that, you still say that, I hate it the most when you say such things!"

The efficacy of the medicine took effect immediately, and her consciousness suddenly scattered. Just as she was about to fall into the dreamless world as usual, a figure suddenly caught her eye

He sat on the edge of the bed as instructed, gently touching her forehead. Her complexion was as white as snow, and her beautiful smile seemed on the verge of shattering at any moment. She remained unaware and continued to smile, saying:

What is your name? May you live a long life... This time, instead of asking her to let go, he directly held her hands tightly that were pinching his face.

"Xian'er, I am really in so much pain..." she said hoarsely, gazing at the boy who was tightly holding her hand

The boy silently entered her boudoir

"What are you daydreaming about?" He suddenly spoke, quickly stepping forward to take some fruit and stuff it into her mouth.

The room was filled with men; even if they were all of the uncle generation, this was still excessive. The boy, unable to scold them, noticed the sudden change in the expressions of those present.

"Do you not recognize me?" His tone turned abruptly cold, staring at her intently. "But I recognize you."

They are all busy," he said softly

Is he out of his mind? They are aunt and nephew! She thought for a moment and found it somewhat amusing. Her impression of Xian'er is still that of a ten-year-old boy, who bears a striking resemblance to her sister-in-law, making it truly hard to imagine what her sister-in-law would look like as a man

Xian'er, you should look at the white clouds on the horizon. Next time, tell me what the clouds you see look like. Are they like birds or fish? Recently, I have been looking and looking, and no matter how I see it, I still think it is just a cloud. It's strange, is there something wrong with my eyes? Where have the fish gone? Where have the birds gone?

She was not wrong; at that time, he was superfluous. When the painter handed him the painting, he received it with both hands and glanced at it, only to find that the painter suddenly attacked him. Unable to defend himself, he could only use his body to block, but that was not her fatal injury; it was the old eagle behind her.

This path of life is truly arduous

What is so good about him

Upon hearing this, he looked at her with a strange expression, picked up the fruit plate, and sat down at the edge of her bed

She will reply tomorrow morning; she certainly does not want to marry a child

She instinctively reached out towards the coffee table, but paused midway

The piercing cries of agony echoed throughout the entire estate

She can live, and he is willing to do anything for her. He thinks about it, but does not want to say it out loud

As he expected, she was weakly lying on the bed, like a doll about to fall apart. As if sensing someone had arrived, she weakly lifted her eyelids, and upon seeing him, she smiled happily and said

Then it became stiff

Aunt wants to be white

She fell directly onto the bed and could not get up

"What about the others?" she asked cautiously

If she still has a life, then...

"Third Uncle said that the painter originally intended to capture me, and from beginning to end, it had nothing to do with you. You just happened to find me; he wanted to eliminate you first, and in a moment of foolishness, I helped you block him, that's all there is to it. Why do you feel guilty... Don't make me say it again; every time I do, I remember that time, I... was very scared..." She still felt lingering fear, burying her small face in his embrace, her tiny body began to tremble.

"...Xian Er..."

"It is getting dark..." she thought for a moment, noticing the dark color outside the window. "It is dark outside..."

She pursed her lips and looked at the pond

He squinted his eyes. "Not good"

She looked up and glared at him. "Why not? What does it matter if you help me give birth? You're being so petty, not at all like your father!"

Brother Fu said that in a couple of days, elder brother and sister-in-law will arrive at the village, and then we will be able to see them. I haven't seen them for a very long time

I believe you will eventually learn of this message, so I will be frank with you. However, do not worry; the new method of detoxification I mentioned to you last time, proposed by the old divine doctor, should be quite effective, though it is somewhat arduous. Additionally, I have gained some weight recently, so when you see me, you will surely be taken aback. I think that in this lifetime, I am destined to remain unmarried, so let me, this aunt who is very likely to grow old alone, protect you. This year, you will also turn 17, and in two years, you should be getting married. I will not be able to leave the island, so when the time comes, remember to bring your wife to visit your aunt.

She is truly useless! What is she so afraid of? Since ancient times, who has not faced death? Others have left their loyal hearts to shine in history. Even if she cannot preserve her whole body, at least she will no longer be a burden to her elder brother and the others. She is really cowardly and pathetic!

Well... let's just say the ten-year-old Xian'er is fine. Hehe, such a small child, and he actually wants to marry her? How very chivalrous!

"Xian'er," her naturally delicate voice emerged from his embrace. "How many children do you plan to have in the future?"

Ah, it feels so warm." She closed her eyes like a cat and said playfully, "If you were just a bit bigger, hee hee, a little bigger would be even more enjoyable to hold.

Dear Xian'er, Aunt is currently doing well. I have received the candy you sent along with your letter, although it arrived six months late. Your letter was indeed too brief. Life here is very difficult, Xian'er, please help me. This kind of life is truly unbearable. The old physician uses his vital energy to help me suppress the poison every day, but I really do not wish to continue like this. You understand, I am almost fifteen, and I have developed as I should (if you truly do not understand, just take a look at the mature young women on the street and you will get it). I am still forced to wear a bellyband and have the old physician transfer his energy to me. He is already in his seventies or eighties, but... never mind, the most important thing is to survive. I still want to see you marry and have children.

Let me tell you something. When I first arrived on the island, the old doctor had a long beard, and every time he walked back and forth, it was as if he were an automatic broom, cleaning the room thoroughly... However, in the past two years, I no longer find it amusing; instead, I have become somewhat numb. I suspect that the medicine prescribed by the old doctor has affected my perception, even though I haven't taken any medicine for a long time.

He followed her gaze downward, landing on the bright red eagle beneath her back

In recent years, he has been honored with the title of 'Mr.' At a young age, he has already achieved a remarkable status. He still remembers his aunt, which is quite impressive.

After a while, she said

Such a handsome young man knows her; there is no reason for her to forget him. She thought for a moment and tentatively asked:

She sniffed, hearing footsteps approaching from the corridor. She raised her face, welcoming the person entering the room with her reddened eyes

A quarter of an hour ago, the third young master hurriedly brought the disheveled Gongsun Ya Bai into the house, followed by Young Master Chunxiang Fu Linchun and several elders from the estate, and they have not come out since.

"You're lying." She sniffed, wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, blinked hard, and turned back to the inner side of the bed. "I'm a bit cold, Xian'er."

She smiled and leaned in, wrapping her arms around his waist. "Xian'er, you are truly warm"

It is truly heart-wrenching to think that no one has ever held me since childhood; the first person to embrace me was actually my third uncle. Although he is in his forties and looks like he is in his twenties, I still feel a bit disappointed. I have always imagined that when I grow a little older, a handsome young man would lift me up.

I am asking you a question

In these past few years, despite his solid training in martial arts, he was unable to protect his most cherished loved one, helplessly watching as the artist inscribed the deadly poison on her back. What, then, is the significance of his study of these orthodox martial arts?

Aunt wants to be white

It is clearly the birthday of Young Master Chunxiang, yet at this moment, it seems to be turning into her day of death. The disciples present are all unconsciously gazing at the trail of blood that drags into the room.

The disciples outside the door could not help but grimace in pain, feeling a sense of empathy. Although they were still unclear about what had happened, the cry was very familiar, belonging to the frail and ailing young lady of the Gongsun family

Xian Er, the old divine doctor has passed away

"Xian'er, you have come to see me!"

"This is terrible! Young Master, we have just carried the painter's corpse into the hall, and we found that his arm has started to decay." The disciple pointed to just below the right elbow and said, "About here, there is a patch that looks like an eagle's mark that has rotted away."

She flipped over the back of the letter, then held it over the fire to heat it. Afterward, she looked up at the sky, realizing that this letter contained no hidden secrets!

A pill induces immediate sleep, ensuring that one will never be abruptly awakened without reason

You will definitely survive

I know," he said hoarsely. "You have delicate skin and cannot endure pain. Just wait a little longer, close your eyes, and after a while, it will be fine; you will no longer feel pain.

He was taken aback

"You are in the throes of adolescence," he said coldly

The boy exerted all his strength to hold her frail body, only to unexpectedly see Fu Linchun tear off her tattered clothing, revealing her snow-white back

......I want to sleep, can you go back? By the way, please ask Brother Fu or Uncle San to come quickly......

Now, she just wants to sleep endlessly, no longer needing to fight anxiously for survival every day

She smiled slightly at the corners of her mouth and patted the empty space beside her. "Xian'er, will you sleep with your aunt tonight? Is that alright?"

If she were to live until he gets married and has children, she would definitely tell this amusing story to her niece-in-law, so that she could feel a bit jealous.

Hmm

He silently got into bed, noticing her beaming with joy, while also observing that she was physically exhausted, unable to lift herself off the bed.

She lay on her side on the bed, tears streaming down her face, her black hair scattered messily across the pillow

He came to his senses and said, "I wasn't asleep"

He gently caressed her icy cheek

I never thought about it

The boy's pupils were deep black, revealing a hint of anger and hatred, and his throat kept rolling as if he were extremely tense and furious. This was her nephew, a nephew she had not seen grow up, which is why she always liked to tease him and act cute with him. She did not want to grow up, did not want to celebrate another birthday, but she did not expect that

When I woke up again, it was already broad daylight

She puffed up her colorless cheeks, wanting to unleash her aunt's threats, but feeling powerless in her limbs, she could only endure and mutter, "You are so stingy, your wife must be miserable. I wonder how you will court a wife in the future? Has anyone warned your wife?"

Staring blankly, tears rolled down her cheeks. "Do you think I don't want to... live a long life? I could live to be very old, old enough to see your grandson, old enough to see you lose your teeth..." She wiped her tears with his clothes forcefully, but no matter how she wiped, it seemed never-ending. "Please don't lie to me, okay? Brother Fu doesn't have the antidote at all... no antidote..."

staring at each other

Dear nephew, your aunt is currently doing well. The old physician here claims that there is no one in the world he cannot save, which gives me great comfort. However, the medicine is extremely bitter, truly very bitter. The old physician asked me to choose between life or the bitterness; you know what I would choose. I have enclosed some huanglian powder in this letter. If you have a conscience, you should mix it with water and drink it while gazing at the distant white clouds. I believe that even under that white cloud, I will be there to share your suffering.

Will I marry you? She looked foolishly at the words above.

Aunt wants to be white

"If you want to give birth, then give birth yourself"

She carefully placed a plate of cut fruit on the bedside table, covering it with a handkerchief. Then, she tucked in the blanket and swallowed her medicine, preparing to have a good dream tonight

No, no, she is really in pain! Her back is burning, and the pain is so intense that it twists her internal organs. Brother Fu says she is experiencing a pain illusion, but that is clearly not the case! She is truly in agony—another wave of sharp pain strikes, making her feel as if she is on fire, as if being gnawed upon. She intended to bite her tongue and endure the pain, but unexpectedly, her mouth was uncontrollable. The moment she screamed, a surge of heat erupted from her lower abdomen, and hot red blood gushed out of her mouth.

"Indeed, you are so young, how could you possibly think about that?" There was a hint of condescension in the tone. Then, with a somewhat ingratiating manner, it continued, "So when you get married in the future and plan to have children, if you want to have two, then you should have four; if you want three, then have six, alright?"

He continuously refuted her and refused to comply with her, which suddenly infuriated her, and she shouted angrily:

If, I mean if, it is truly beyond remedy, and the parasitic insect has really broken out of the body, you must not look, for it will surely be very, very ugly

Continuously watching and watching

Outside, the sky was dim, and she was eating fruit while pouring water in preparation to take her medication

"You should go to sleep soon." I do not wish to engage with her nonsensical talk

I marry you

Wait, are there strangers on the island

In fact, it is not very frightening; after all, she does not know how much longer she can hold on. It is better to just fall asleep like this... endure and endure again... Her internal organs began to urge her, and the energy in her dantian gathered into a warm flow. She was startled and quickly grabbed a piece of fruit, stuffed it into her mouth, and awkwardly swallowed it.

She is truly very tired, so tired that she no longer wishes to live. Although she is only nineteen, with so many days left until she reaches old age, she no longer minds the thought of a short life. She used to fear death, but now... if death is like falling asleep, where no dreams can be dreamed, then for her, it might not be such a bad thing after all

Hmm?

He said nothing and embraced her once again.

You speak

Aunt wants to be white

"Gongsun Yao Bai, let go!"

Xian'er, I heard from your elder brother that you have been honored with the title of Mister, congratulations to you, at just over ten years old you are already the master of Yun Family Village. Yun Family Village has always had two factions, the literary as the Young Master and the martial as the Mister. Brother Fu is undoubtedly the Spring Fragrance Young Master. I will secretly tell you a secret, I actually wish to become the Digital Young Master, but unfortunately, I am a girl, and no one would train a girl who might meet the King of Hell at any moment, right? For some reason tonight, I am physically and mentally exhausted, and the old physician is trying another method to suppress the poison. I cannot see the old eagle behind me, so I am unable to ascertain the effectiveness of the treatment.

She patted the edge of the bed. "You sit down, I feel so lonely."

Uncertain how much time had passed, she moved slightly and called out softly, "Xian'er?"

If you are tired, go to sleep quickly

The room fell silent as well. He was still accustomed to her incessant chatter, which made him feel that she was still alive, still breathing. Uncle Wu was skilled in medicine but was at a loss; Fu Linchun, a few years her senior, had already taken on the title of the young master of the estate and had continuously called upon renowned doctors through his connections, yet none had the ability to cure her. Now, he could only wait for his parents to return.

He remained silent for a moment and added a sentence on her behalf

Aunt wants to be white

He is truly in the throes of springtime feelings and is too lazy to pay her any mind. The boy closes his eyes

Well... if I do not live to that time, you can still bring your wife and children to pay respects. Rest assured, even if I am lying in the ground in eternal sleep, I will still bless you with a long life, a house full of descendants, and children crawling everywhere.

"Alright, Brother Fu is taller than me, older than me, stronger than me, and... I suppose most girls would like him." She said very earnestly

He remained silent

Moreover, is your sister-in-law with you? I haven't seen her for the past two years, and if this continues, I suspect that there is an issue with Xian'er, your parents, and my brother-in-law. You must pay attention to this. I really like your sister-in-law and your elder brother. I want to find someone like your sister-in-law or your elder brother; being able to marry such a person would surely be a blessing I have cultivated. Xian'er, do you think I will have the opportunity to get married?

Subsequently, the cries of Gongsun, expressing unbearable pain, echoed intermittently.

She was bewildered yet instinctively chewing, suddenly realizing she was wearing only a thin undershirt, and immediately pulled the blanket over herself to cover up

She pouted. "I am serious..." Then she sighed, "As long as I can live, I will do anything you ask."

Hmm

"I really want to see how you grow up, why are you so small?" she sighed. "Otherwise, I will water you every day, so you can grow up quickly, and I can at least catch a glimpse of how you have grown."

Dressed in a black outfit adorned with golden threads, he was much taller than her, exuding a somewhat aloof demeanor. His face seemed somewhat familiar, with features that were exceptionally handsome, a striking young man... Suddenly, her face turned crimson.

I don't want to watch it myself, do I? I don't want to watch it, do I? I want to! I really want to! But look, look at how many days I have left! What will happen if you try to comfort me?

The boy's expression changed dramatically, and before he could speak, someone hurriedly pushed the door open and called out

"Xian'er, in the past I was very afraid of a short life, and I am still a little afraid now, but what I fear even more is another matter. Will you promise me?"