2. Rebirth · Awakening

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She will work hard to protect this home from internal strife and external invasion If she remembers correctly, this year her father will encounter a turning point in his career, becoming the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince The reason for this is her sister accompanying their mother to Baima Temple

"No." Bai Zhi lifted her leg and walked away. Xiong Feng, lying on the ground, grabbed Bai Zhi's thigh and cried out, "Please let me teach you martial arts."

Qing He covered her mouth and chuckled, "Miss, do you still want to jump into the water once more?"

May the Buddha bless us, and may all be well. Just now, Auntie mentioned wanting to go to Baima Temple to fulfill her vow. Has the message reached my sister?

Bai Shao's face turned pale, and she smiled awkwardly, saying: "Sister, what are you talking about? Serving the madam, I would be delighted to do so."

These days are not as good as before, Bai Zhi said to Bai Shao: "Sister, from now on, I will take care of accompanying our mother to Baima Temple, you have truly been a bother in the past."

The person was knocked to the ground, one hand covering the eye that had been struck by a fist, while the other hand supported their body. "I was right, little girl, you are truly a martial arts prodigy!" The person removed their hand, revealing eyes that were completely purple and black, resembling the distinctive black and white eyes of the giant panda from the land of Xishu.

The truth of the matter took Bai Zhi a full three days to digest. She was reborn, returning to the year when she was thirteen.

What is going on? Did she fail in her attempt to commit suicide by jumping off a building?

Sister." Suddenly, someone called her from behind.

Qinghe put down her comb, feeling quite displeased with her joke, "Your curiosity has certainly brought me trouble, causing me to be scolded by the master"

After accompanying Liu to finish the incense offering, Liu wished to speak with the abbot and instructed Bai Zhi to wait outside. Bored and with nothing to do, Bai Zhi waited for a long time without seeing her mother come out. Her feet felt somewhat sore, so she found a stone bench to sit on, lifted one foot, and placed it on the adjacent stone bench, massaging and kneading it to relieve her muscles and joints

"Alright, my body hasn't been active for a long time." Bai Zhi stretched lazily and let out a heavy sigh

Xiong Feng looked at Bai Zhi with a sense of hope and the belief that she was a teachable child, saying, "I am truly gratified." As soon as the strong wind passed, Xiong Feng unexpectedly vanished. Bai Zhi couldn't help but sigh, wondering if such agility was truly a sign of an incurable illness

Baimasi is the most prosperous temple in Su City, where the influential and wealthy of Su City love to come to offer incense and worship the Buddha

Your intention is enough. However, there is a sense of detachment in Bai Zhi's eyes

When Bai Zhi saw her biological mother, she could no longer describe her feelings with shock or surprise; she had long been frightened to the point of losing her senses by this scene. Her biological mother had passed away during a plague in the year when she was fifteen.

Miss. Qinghe fell into Bai Zhi's arms, crying incessantly like a pear blossom in the rain

Well, the double-steamed cake with white sugar will serve as compensation

"Little girl, I believe you are a martial arts prodigy!" Suddenly, a frivolous voice echoed in her ear, causing her to shrink back in shock. She saw a face magnified several times looming before her, and Bai Zhi almost instinctively threw a punch, landing squarely on his eye

This is acceptable

If it were not for the younger sister seeing the peach blossoms in the post-fasting lodge and casually reciting a poem that caught the attention of the Grand Tutor, leading to curiosity and self-introduction, her father would not have been invited by the Grand Tutor, thus they would not have become acquainted at first sight. In front of the Crown Prince, she recommended him, and he became an official in the capital, leading to the gradual disintegration of the family, piece by piece.

Does the little girl not want to learn martial arts? Uncle will teach you

Bai Zhi couldn't help but laugh. This was the old her, who, when unhappy, would cry, make a scene, and even threaten to hang herself, behaving in a way that was utterly outrageous. She did not deny Qing He’s words, but simply lowered her head and admitted her fault, saying, "I will never dare to do it again; dying once is enough to satisfy my curiosity"

Angelica dahurica is also smiling. Such a pure lotus is truly wonderful. How she wishes that she could always remain as she is now, satisfied with just a piece of sweet double-cooked cake.

The backyard of the Bai residence is filled with peach blossoms. Every March, the delicate pink flowers bloom abundantly, their branches laden with blossoms, and the fallen petals create a stunning scene. Bai Zhi, holding up her skirt, walks along the pebble path, gazing at the expanse of pink, feeling immensely pleased.

After the carriage stopped, the wet nurse led two attendants to take a detour to the back door to arrange the guest quarters. Bai Zhi carefully supported Liu Shi as they walked towards the main entrance. Today, the number of people coming to offer incense was continuous, and Bai Zhi had indeed witnessed it.

Indeed, such beautiful scenery, not witnessing it would truly be a waste. Bai Shao stepped forward and raised her hand to remove the fallen flowers from Bai Zhi's hair

On the carriage to Baima Temple, Liu could no longer contain her curiosity and asked, "Zhi'er, which wind has blown you here today to accompany your mother in offering incense and eating vegetarian food?"

How does this painting seem so familiar

"This is more like it." Qinghe smiled shyly with satisfaction

It is now the seventh year of the Kangshun era, the fifth year before her suicide, during the reign of the late emperor. At that time, she was still a young girl who had just reached the age of maturity, her mother was still alive, her father was merely a fifth-rank prefect from the southern water towns, and her second sister was also obedient.

The white smoke from the incense burner rose gracefully, as a pair of hands hurriedly picked up the teacup beside the incense burner, quickly walking towards the bedside, supporting the girl on the couch, and offering her water to drink

Bear Wind

Bai Zhi, seeing his emotional sorrow, felt a pang of sympathy. In her previous life, she was an innocent young lady from a prominent family, delicate and weak, relying solely on her outspoken personality to protect herself. If she were to learn martial arts in this life, it would not be a bad idea

May I ask where I should begin my studies

Miss, you have finally awakened

The lady noticed that Bai Zhi's complexion was pale and assumed that she was still recovering from a serious illness. She instructed the nurse, saying: "Quickly invite Doctor Wang to come and take a look."

Who are you

Bai Zhi felt speechless and after a moment of contemplation, asked, "Give me a reason first"

What a considerate younger sister! Bai Zhi scoffed inwardly, as she had once been truly deceived by this facade. She regarded Bai Shao as her own sister, yet Bai Shao had stabbed her in the back twice.

Today, she came in place of her sister, effectively extinguishing this fuse

With a heart full of grievances, Bai Zhi could no longer possess that clear and pure familial affection. She inquired, "How has Second Mother been feeling lately?"

Bai Zhi's mother, Liu, has been a vegetarian and reciting Buddhist scriptures for many years, frequently staying at the Bai Ma Temple every few days. As the eldest daughter, she was originally meant to serve her mother, but in the past, she had no real interest in worshiping and praying to the deities, so the obedient Bai Shao took her place.

Upon learning that Bai Zhi would accompany Liu to Baima Temple to fulfill a vow, Liu was quite surprised. After all, she was her own flesh and blood, and she was fully aware of what kind of person her daughter was; Bai Zhi would have no interest in such matters as offering incense and fasting.

Miss, you have almost fully recovered, why not take a walk in the backyard? The peach blossoms are in full bloom, they are extremely beautiful. " Qinghe suggested while helping the recently awakened Baizhi with her hair.

As clever as Bai Shao, she naturally perceives the meaning of Bai Zhi. She merely finds it strange that the Bai Zhi of today seems to be not the same person she once knew, yet also appears to be the same person.

Bai Zhi was brewing a cup of Bi Luo Chun tea in a purple clay teapot. Holding it near her lips, she blew a breath of cool air and handed it to Liu Shi. Once Liu Shi received it, Bai Zhi said: "In the past, I was ignorant. After walking a circle around the gates of hell, I suddenly realized a truth. One must not go against one's parents; one cannot be a good person. One must not disobey one's parents; one cannot be a good child."

Yes

Bai Zhi's dry and chapped lips were moistened by a warm cup of tea, bringing her immense comfort. As she slightly opened her eyes, the first thing that caught her sight was a landscape painted in ink and wash, vivid and lifelike, exuding a grand and majestic aura

You have discovered all of this," Bai Zhi said jokingly

The bamboo grove behind Baima Temple, wait for me at the entrance every night at dawn

With a soft creak, the door opened, and a woman dressed in simple attire, holding a string of prayer beads, entered with a kind expression. She walked to Bai Zhi's side and smiled gently, saying, "Zhi'er, you have finally awakened, thank heaven for this blessing"

Qing He's face turned pale, and she hurriedly said: "Pah, pah, do not take this seriously. The madam said that the lake will be filled with soil sooner or later, to prevent the young lady from being unhappy and jumping into the lake to end her life."

If this is the arrangement of heaven, she will certainly strive to protect it; she will no longer be willful, no longer be confused, and will especially no longer be infatuated with Tu Su

At the age of sixty, I, having devoted myself entirely to martial arts, am without a wife or children. I have just learned that I am afflicted with an incurable disease and have little time left to live. I fear that my lifelong martial arts will have no successors, which fills me with deep sorrow

"I don't know." Bai Zhi was just about to stand up and leave when she was stopped by Xiong Feng

Bai Zhi stomped her foot, naturally knowing who was calling her. It was her half-sister, born of the same father but different mothers, who resembled her closely. Bai Zhi turned her head, smiling, "Sister, have you come to enjoy the flowers as well?"

Bai Zhi suddenly felt that her happiness was once again firmly in her grasp, tangible and real, filling her heart with immense satisfaction. Indeed, it is true that after extreme hardship comes great fortune

Liu felt greatly comforted as she gently stroked Bai Zhi's hair, "Zhi'er, if your father knew of this change in you, he would surely be delighted"

Once again, a familiar voice. Bai Zhi turned her head to look at the girl in front of her, who had her hair styled in two horn-like buns, and was taken aback. "Qing He?" Wasn't Qing He already married? The Qing He before her seemed like a younger version, no more than twelve or thirteen years old.