Chapter 2, The Sorrow That Chopin Cannot Play

When Yue Kang stamped his foot, all the timid mice scurried into their holes

The reason why Yue Kang shouted so loudly was to ensure that everyone outside could hear him. In this way, the old lady would surely be cautious, and there would be a slight possibility of preserving his own life to salvage something. If he had truly killed himself at that moment, it would have been as if he had added another nail to the already fixed bench, further tarnishing the reputation of the second young lady.

Just as the Bai family's servant, who had only recently laid down after a bout of excitement, was about to drift off into a drowsy sleep, a loud and unabashed voice exclaimed, "I've had enough fun!"

Laozi has had enough! Coupled with "Help!" it easily creates a certain flavor when these two otherwise unremarkable sentences are mixed together, though no one explicitly states what that flavor is. The exchanged glances between them make everything unspoken. They do not dare to discuss it loudly, but that does not mean their hearts are free from scandalous thoughts

A grand and majestic landscape oil painting hangs in the main hall, in front of which is a square table made of sandalwood. On either side of the table are two armchairs. The candles on the square table have already burned down by nearly half

If I hadn't suddenly shouted out "I've had enough fun" in a moment of inspiration, I might have already been taken out by now

Afterward, they still did not get to see the true identity of the behind-the-scenes hero who shouted the classic line "I've had enough fun" and were dispersed by the Bai family's butler

"Madam, please rest assured that I will take care of everything." Sister Rong, dressed in a blue outfit, had her hair, which had turned quite white, pinned up with a hairpin. Her face, lined with wrinkles, reflected an endless sense of helplessness.

Although he is not dead yet, Yue Kang still feels uneasy, uncertain whether the old lady will intensify her torment of him

The house servants and maids all had an expression that you would understand

The old lady coughed heavily twice due to her agitation. After receiving the tea that Sister Rong handed her, she gently took a sip, which helped to ease her emotions. She then said: "Sister Rong, what do we women care about the most? It is our virtue; a woman's virtue is more important than life itself. Although very few people know of the humiliation I suffered yesterday, there are bound to be some astute individuals who can guess a thing or two. We cannot completely seal off this news. If it spreads in the future, how will I face others? Who would marry a woman who has lost her virtue? Moreover, there is also my face..."

The old lady's eyes had turned red by this point, as the saying goes, a mother's pain is greater than a child's. The child had grown up under her watchful eye, and was the flesh of her heart

This night was an endless torment for everyone in the Bai family. First, cries for help emerged from the second young lady's chamber, prompting everyone to hurriedly get out of bed and rush over. A group of people found themselves blocked outside the door, unable to see what was happening inside. They were also aware that they had no right to enter the second young lady's room in the middle of the night. Just as they were puzzled, another voice, a man's, came from within the second young lady's room, shouting hoarsely. The group remained outside, still unable to discern the situation inside, fully aware of their lack of entitlement to intrude at such an hour.

It is not that they are gloating; on the contrary, they feel somewhat pity for the Second Miss. In the past, the Second Miss was not only intelligent and capable, but also treated others with kindness, never losing her temper with those beneath her. During those years, the Bai family was almost entirely supported by the Second Miss alone. At that time, in their hearts, the Second Miss was a powerful figure among fairies. Looking at her face, which was a symbol of disaster for the nation, they could not even entertain the thought of desecration.

It is estimated that it won't be long before this explosive news is completely spread. The housemaids and servants who were personally involved in this cauliflower incident are so excited that they cannot sleep.

The moonlight outside the window is bright and clear, and the stars are twinkling

Who in this world can understand me? Is there anyone more wronged than I? Having just been murdered, I am unable to confront the killer and bring them to justice. The death is already tragic enough, and then to find myself in someone else's bed, being caught in the act, I wonder if Dou E would feel as wronged as I do.

Thinking of Miss Yue Kang, I feel a twinge of guilt

"My poor Xi'er, why does heaven torment her so? Hasn't she suffered enough over the years!" The old lady's expression darkened, as if she had aged significantly in an instant. "I wish I could slice that scoundrel into a thousand pieces; even that would not alleviate the hatred in my heart," the old lady said, trembling all over, as she slammed her hand heavily on the table.

The person you found must keep their mouth shut. Tomorrow, give him some money to let him leave Xie Le County. Appropriately intimidate him to prevent him from saying anything he shouldn't.

Must Xier really live a life of loneliness? You are also aware of Xier's character; she will not marry a second husband. If I truly kill that scoundrel tonight, what will happen to Xier?

They could not understand why that hero chose the second young lady, whose appearance had been ruined. If it were them, they would certainly choose the eldest young lady, who resembled a celestial goddess, or the third young lady of the Bai family, who, though currently youthful and somewhat inexperienced, would soon grow into a charming beauty that could rival the eldest young lady. The second young lady, although once a stunning beauty, was now a shadow of her former self. Even with a perfect figure, there was no way to balance a half-rotten face against the standards of beauty. Or they might choose the third young lady of the Bai family, who, though currently youthful and somewhat inexperienced, would soon grow into a charming beauty that could rival the eldest young lady. The second young lady, although once a stunning beauty, was now a shadow of her former self. Even with a perfect figure, there was no way to balance a half-rotten face against the standards of beauty.

The spider webs crisscrossed in the wood shed, covering the entire space. On the ground, several mice chattered noisily, staring with their beady eyes at this unexpected guest

The old lady, the second young lady, the madman... After a moment of contemplation, Yue Kang suddenly understood. He murmured to himself: "Is the old lady employing a strategy of misdirection, or is it a case of hiding three hundred taels of silver in this very place?"

The curious ones rushed to find out the truth, but unfortunately, the backyard had already been sealed off, with the Bai family's guards taking turns to keep watch. It was said that a madman had entered the second young lady's room, shouting shameless words. The old lady, with her merciful heart, did not have him killed, and he would be sent to the yamen tomorrow. No one was allowed to step into the backyard.

The moonlight streaming in from outside illuminates the firewood shed, which has evidently not been used for a long time. Apart from a stove and a few bundles of firewood that have become damp and emit a musty odor, there is nothing else.

If the Second Miss is killed, her reputation will be utterly tarnished, drowned in the spittle of others, and her prospects for a life of fulfillment will be completely hopeless

However, Yan Yuankang had no such interest in appreciation; he was tightly bound hand and foot, and his mouth was stuffed with a rag of unknown origin, emitting a foul odor

The direction of the shouts this time came from the backyard. No, it wasn't just one shout; it was two, three... Continuous shouting, the kind that feels like it was fueled by stimulants, making one think it was the overwhelming effect of spring or an overdose of aphrodisiacs

"Old lady, this is terrible, this is terrible..." The urgent knocking at the door interrupted Sister Rong's attempt to speak.

Yue Kang tilted his ear to listen carefully, and he was not mistaken; someone was shouting "I've had enough fun!" in a frenzied manner

In summary, preserving one's life is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune; as for the subsequent matters, let them be dealt with as they come

Beside her, Sister Rong hurriedly said: "Old Madam, please calm down and take care of your health"

Sister Rong has followed the old lady for many years and is quite familiar with her temperament. "The old lady means to say that the second young lady ... ... "

It is indeed a perilous situation, and the integrity of the ancients is beyond the imagination of modern individuals. The reason for uttering that phrase is that Yue Kang is gambling, and the outcome is nothing more than two possibilities. The first possibility is that if the old lady becomes enraged and loses her composure, she may act with even greater decisiveness. The second primarily concerns whether the old lady's scope of contemplation and vision is far-reaching.

The old lady, the second young lady has been settled, I have asked Xiao Cui to watch over her, and I have also sent that person to the backyard to keep shouting continuously. Sister Rong accurately refers to the old lady's maternal family; she has served the old lady since the day she married into the Bai family, remaining inconspicuous for forty years, and is one of the most trusted individuals by the old lady.

"Sister Rong, the child has been settled." The dignified and imposing old lady sat in the armchair at the square table, her expression conveying an indescribable weariness and anger

How frustrating it is, is there anyone more unfortunate than me in this time travel? Can it get any more melodramatic? The resentment in Yue Kang's heart is overwhelming! Unfortunately, with his mouth gagged, he cannot even curse out loud. This once illustrious and carefree Manager Yue, who had a bright future in the company, has fallen to such a lowly state, which is truly tragic

Many curious onlookers were left bewildered, each returning home like withered eggplants after a frost. They could not comprehend whether the one who entered the second young lady's room was a flower thief or truly a madman. This question is worth their exploration

The second young lady, who suddenly transformed from a swan into an ugly duckling, has hardly stepped outside since being disfigured three years ago. She rarely interacts with outsiders, and if not mentioned, people have almost forgotten the young lady once known as the Winter Orchid.