Chapter 8

She could hardly contain her laughter

The sound of hooves galloped swiftly towards her, and it turned out to be Rong Qian. He, on horseback, also saw her, his face filled with astonishment, which soon transformed into a clear sense of pity.

The doormen secretly glanced at her, clearly aware of who she was and what she had come for. There was an added hint of disdain and indifference in their eyes as they looked at her. Indeed, no one stopped her

Even death holds no value

"Miss Si?" Xiang Ling was somewhat puzzled. Upon seeing Young Master Bu, the young lady appeared even more colorless, her face frighteningly pale, yet her lips were blood red. There were even faint dark circles under her eyes. Upon closer inspection, her eyes were filled with bloodshot veins, and they appeared somewhat swollen! "Miss Si!" she exclaimed in terror.

He stood there for a while and said, "If you want to leave, no one will stop you. Don't die in Youhe Village, it's bad luck."

Her body is in great pain, but her heart aches even more. Every part of her, inside and out, is in such agony that she cannot endure it any longer

The azure did not stop her, lacking the strength and the inclination to do so, only wishing for her to leave quickly

Her hands began to tremble, could he stop it? After all, she was the one he had loved, and she had defied all rationality, hoping that in the end he would lend her a hand

Well, that's fine

"Xiangling." Weilan smiled sweetly at her, the smile alleviating Xiangling's doubts. "I am well." Not wanting to delay any longer, she thought that if she let her scrutinize her any further, it would surely be impossible to hide anything. "Xiangling, this is the silver note my mother gave me, five hundred taels. Take this money, whether you want to return to the Wei family or start your own family and do some small business, take good care of yourself and live well."

Turning the tip of the knife, she truly intended to stab into the flesh... She gripped the blade, the sharp point cutting through her finger, a fistful of blood... Death, she was liberated, Wei Zi—beautiful and lovely, her life was still filled with sunshine and flowers, she was healthy and lively, about to marry the young master of the Kong family, who was said to be a talented and virtuous young man...

Indeed, Bu Yuan'ao strode in quickly. He did not look at her and directly walked towards the desk to pick up an invitation letter. As he turned around, he paused, his beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.

Xiangqin

Azure smiled wryly, "I know."

Her younger brother, Wei Qing

The sound of footsteps, it is him! She can sense it!

Tears fall like rain... No matter how many things remain unchanged in him, his heart that loves her has already changed

The knife either sank into the flesh or fell from her hand

Rong Qian dismounted from the horse, "It is truly wonderful to meet you, Fourth Miss. Quickly go and seek Master Bu, Young Master Qing has fallen ill..."

The maid who had been standing in the corner watching her walked over at that moment and said softly, "I will go get you a set of clothes." Although her voice remained as calm as ever, it was evident that the disdain had noticeably faded away

The sun shining on her body surprisingly made her feel a hint of heat, and the body that had been tormented by him began to disobey her commands... Walking outside the manor...! ... Why is this road so long!

This state of despair, enduring one day at a time, will continue until Qing'er recovers, and that will be considered a fulfillment for everyone

Compassion? Does he still count as compassionate?

Is this considered outside of Youhe Village?

Well, you see... this all belongs to Yuan... his. This name she can no longer utter, she can no longer bring herself to say it. He is so wealthy that he does not care about the little I brought from my family. He has sent many maidservants to attend to me, and I think it is time to set you free.

"Could you help me... comb my hair?" said the little person on the bed in a muffled voice

The azure gaze fell upon her

Yuelan swayed unsteadily, nearly falling down, but fortunately managed to conceal it.

Fate plays tricks on people; can one still expect Bu Yuan'ao to provide her with a good life? Not bad, although there are no maidservants accompanying her, at least she is still dressed well, perhaps still cherishing the old feelings from years past

That's it, that's it, she is a worthless person abandoned by the whole world; if she does not go to hell, then who will?

Hmm. Miss, you have given me so much money, I, I do not want to return to the Wei family anymore

He left ... . ... Wei Lan stared blankly in the direction he had disappeared.

She dimmed her eyes, unable to care anymore, she could not care anymore—too painful, too painful! The blow Yuan Ao dealt her was more painful than anything else! Her world had collapsed. The belief that she had relied on to survive had turned to dust! ... All the hope that life had given her had been extinguished ...

Recently, there have not been good days... I have already arrived, so there is no need to rush. For significant matters in life, it is better to be cautious.

Xiangqin looked at Weilan, who had changed into her clothes, with some admiration. This must be the exquisite attire she brought from home, right? It suits her very well; she is truly beautiful and elegant. Although her skin is so pale that it lacks any color, making her appear almost lifeless, she is still beautiful. Especially her eyes; how could someone with such clear and beautiful eyes possibly lie or harm others?

When her silhouette disappeared around the corner of the path, Weilan slid down against the wall and sat on the ground... Fortunately, she persevered. The last lingering concern was finally resolved

Xiangqin felt a surge of displeasure; she had just begun to feel a bit sorry for her, and now she was being ordered around!

Tears are still flowing ... but the voice has already gone hoarse, and there is not a shred of strength left in the whole body

The maid raised her eyes to look at her, shook her head, and turned to leave. Just before exiting, she said: "My name is Xiangqin"

She struggled to raise her hand to feel for the bedside cabinet, a fleeting smile of sorrow and despair crossed her face, as she found it; he still had the habit of keeping a small knife in the bedside cabinet. Coming from a family of merchants, it was a basic habit to have a small knife handy for cutting paper and opening envelopes. There are still some things that have not changed.

The sun has dried her up, leaving no tears behind

Standing in a daze, is it another burden? Her death, is it just another burden on someone? It turns out her death is merely this one dilemma.

Now, it is time to give him what he deserves and to let go of what needs to be released! She is merely a frail young woman plagued by illness, unable to repay the debts of her past, unable to resolve her hatred, with no lover left, and no longer wishing to endure the suffering of her ailments. Death, how can it not be considered a good thing?

"Grandfather." Xiangqin stood in fear with her head bowed

Xiangqin did not move, watching the knife and blood in her hand

Miss Wei, the master has some thoughts about your family..." She paused, as this term was difficult to weigh.

How much hatred there is, she knows! The pain of his revenge inflicted upon her is so resolute, so intense, yet it has not slightly alleviated his hatred... How much hatred... Boundless and limitless. It is feared that he must eradicate completely before he can relent.

He lifted his foot and walked away without a change in expression, not casting another glance at her. Xiangqin entered with a set of clothes and nearly bumped into him.

Xiang Ling stared blankly as she received the banknote, "Miss! You are giving me so much?!"

It is no longer important whether Miss Wei deceived the elder; what matters is that as long as she is a member of the Wei family, her fate is sealed

Wei... she momentarily did not know what to call her, having heard that she was the daughter of the Wei family's enemy, and that her father had harmed the master so severely in the past. Moreover, she had deceived the master, leading to the master's current disposition. She despised her and looked down on her. However, upon meeting her in person, this frail girl from the Wei family seemed rather pitiable.

"Alright, let's go quickly. I will watch you leave. I can hardly stand any longer," Wei Lan urged.

Breathing laboriously in the azure, no one cares about her life or death anymore, and Rong Qian has not even bothered to inquire about her condition... Perhaps, before she arrived... they all knew what the outcome would be, yet they still allowed her to come.

Miss Si! Xiangling saw her with a face full of joy and came over from the shade of the tree across the way. It was evident that she had been waiting for a long time, as her lips were even chapped.

"Stop doing foolish things." This was all she could say to the girl on the bed, who was naked and covered in blood.

Miss..." Xiangling felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude, and her hand holding the banknote began to tremble. "But why wasn't a wedding held? I want to see the young lady get married!

Xiangqin shook her head coldly, "I don't want it." Although she knew that she meant well, what did she take her for?

Yuelan took out a pair of emerald green bracelets from the jewelry box, "Xiangqin... sister." She hesitated to call her name, thinking that this was how she should address her given her current status. "I was thoughtless and caused you to be hit. Please accept this as my apology."

"I'm sorry..." Wei Lan said in a hushed voice, looking at her still puffy face

"Just this time..." Noticing her displeasure, Weilan forced a smile. "My maid is still waiting for me outside the estate, I don't want to..." Unable to finish her sentence, she did not want Xiangling to see her in such a pitiful state

Freedom? It is indeed the time for freedom

"Take it." Wei Lan smiled again, beautifully yet bitterly, "I no longer need it." She placed the bracelet in Xiang Qin's hand

Xiang Ling furrowed her brows, looking perplexed

Look at her, do not let her die in the manor. If she truly dies, inform the Wei family to come collect the body; I do not have the kindness to handle her funeral. Urge them to hurry, summer decays quickly.

Xiangqin Yilin, she still wants to die

Having returned, it is possible that I may have to serve as a maid accompanying the Fifth Miss, which is not as good as making a living for myself. Xiangling has followed the young lady for a while and has received such great kindness from her, so please allow Xiangling to pay her respects.

As she stood up, Rong Qian could no longer hold back his tears, "Fourth Miss, you must hold on. For you, Master Bu might still show some mercy, but if it were Fifth Miss... wouldn't she be tortured to death?"

You are dead, I will really find another girl from the Wei family. Since you have already... already... cough, why drag down your other sisters any further

Yuelan's bitter smile was truly foolish, as she momentarily wondered if her maid was named Xiangling, which was why he had given his personal maid such a name

The hand holding the knife did not tremble in the slightest. Death? She was not afraid, nor was she sad! When the cold poison flared up, she was in so much pain that she wished to die, but she endured it by clinging to the thought of him, the lingering desire to marry him.