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He was thus forcibly stuffed into the narrow stone coffin, submerged at the bottom of the river with extreme resentment and frenzied hatred

A sharp sound echoed throughout the entire river channel

She is aware that she is somewhat older, but who does not know that she is a renowned beauty and talented woman in this province? Coupled with her substantial family wealth, how could Tang Yunsheng possibly refuse? Although she can tell at a glance that he has a proud disposition and a strong character, as long as she shows some weakness and provokes him with worldly gossip, would she still have to worry about him not falling for her subtle advances?

She has been trained from a young age to be cold and resolute; sacrificing a few individuals for certain interests is hardly considered anything significant

Now she is forced by the issue of the Ye family's lineage to have only one path left, and she cannot help but resolve in her heart!

The two young apprentices, fearing they would be scolded the next day, mustered their courage and quietly followed behind. They saw the head chef enter the kitchen and begin chopping something with a knife, the chopping board making a loud "bang bang" sound. They remained silent, while the chef busily stewed and stir-fried, completely immersed in the work

Then, people began to die in Ye Garden

In the leaf garden, the ground was covered with corpses. Miss Ye was hanged in the center of the hall, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, her tongue protruding long, and her eyes fixed wide open on a skeleton on the ground and a charred child. The child was as black as coal, yet his pair of lifeless eyes were wide open.

Due to this matter, the entire Ye residence was engulfed in terror. Miss Ye and Fang Sheng invited many sorcerers, holding rituals almost every day, both praying to deities and worshipping Buddha, yet it proved utterly ineffective. Even if the sorcerers remained in the Ye residence, as soon as night fell, the sound would still resound!

As time went on, the once strong bond between the two gradually faded. The more Tang Yunsheng sought his wife's approval, the more it provoked Ye Lanjun's resentment. Eventually, they ended up living in separate rooms, resembling strangers. In his anger, Tang Yunsheng's behavior became increasingly unrestrained, and almost everyone in the town regarded him with a mix of fear and hatred, while his temperament grew even more eccentric and reclusive

During the day, she wandered around the residence and discovered that everyone inside was in a state of panic and crying. It was then that she realized that everyone had received wedding invitations and would be attending. At the entrance of the residence, she even found a set of bright red wedding attire.

From then on, nothing terrifying ever happened in the town again. On the contrary, the years of favorable weather restored the town to its former prosperity. Meanwhile, the story of Ye Yuan gradually became a legend, fading from people's memories.

If one believes that a poor yet pedantic scholar is always honest and easy to get along with, then one is mistaken. At least, after marriage, Miss Ye came to understand this deeply. During their honeymoon phase, the couple was relatively sweet, and Miss Ye genuinely liked this scholar. However, as time went on, she gradually discovered that he was quite different from her initial expectations.

Additionally, there is a living person in the Ye Garden; he is the bell ringer who was frightened into unconsciousness. He does not know how he came to be in the Ye Garden, but he has witnessed everything. Everyone says that he is the witness intentionally left by the scholar to testify to the entire process of his revenge

Three days later, Tang Yunsheng entered the Ye family as a son-in-law, becoming the husband of the eldest daughter, Ye Lanjun. However, until the day of their wedding, Miss Ye still did not understand whether she had truly fallen in love with Tang Yunsheng or if she merely saw him as a savior to help her preserve her family business

Miss Ye listened quietly as those old fools, who should be in their coffins, spoke passionately about their personal matters, wishing she could just walk away immediately. She glanced at her lover, Steward Fang, Fang Sheng, and saw his warm gaze reassuring her to remain calm, so she had no choice but to continue enduring.

The first drum sounded. Without exception, all the lights in the residence went out. The footsteps came again, one after another, as if to summon death. Fang Sheng sat quietly beside Ye Lanjun, waiting for the footsteps to pass by the door, waiting for his son's terrifying laughter

However, although the family business is thriving, the descendants are not. By her generation, her father had only her as a daughter, and his wives and concubines had not been able to bear any sons or daughters. As for her, her prime has passed, yet she remains unmarried. If this continues, the lineage of the Ye family will be extinguished by her hands

They have been married for more than six months, yet how could she allow others to treat him that way? In reality, he has not committed any unforgivable sins! This is what retribution looks like! It is useless to say anything now; he harbors so much resentment towards her, how could he possibly forgive himself

Under the disturbance of these matters, within less than a year, the originally prosperous and peaceful town gradually fell into decline. Just as everyone could no longer endure the torment of unrest in the household and was preparing to leave their homes, a very young Taoist priest traveled here and noticed that the river was filled with heavy resentment, so he inquired with the townspeople.

At this moment, Fang's son, who had been conducting business outside, arrived in the small town to take over as the chief steward of Ye Garden from his aging father. Old Steward Fang had gained Miss Ye's trust; as a woman managing the household, the hardships and obstacles she faced were unknown to outsiders. Whenever she encountered difficulties, it was always Old Steward Fang who stood up against opposition to assist her, allowing her to gradually secure her position as the head of the family and gain control over the lives of all the clan members. If it were not for Old Steward Fang, there would be no present for Ye Lanjun, which is why she treated Fang Sheng generously and even regarded him as quite close. This Fang Sheng, with his elegant demeanor, astute handling of affairs, and courteous nature, gradually became Miss Ye's most capable assistant and her most trusted confidant. Moreover, both inside and outside the garden, Fang Sheng received high praise, further diminishing Tang Yunsheng's status.

This is a grave accusation, and even if the entire Ye family belonged to her, she would not be able to bear it. Those who appear glamorous but can only survive by relying on the main branch of the Ye family are like parasites that would devour her to the bone. They are eager to divide the Ye family among themselves, and even more so to install their own people to monopolize this vast fortune. Therefore, she cannot allow them to manipulate her; she must choose her own marriage before they force a foster son upon her or drag a man in to be her husband

As time passed, the Ye family's main hall once again convened a family meeting that Miss Ye found most distasteful. If the last meeting was to select a husband and heirs for Miss Ye, a significant family matter concerning the continuation of the Ye family line, this time it was to decide the fate of the family disgrace, Tang Yunsheng. Tang Yunsheng had offended too many people, and now that he was in trouble, everyone wanted to take a shot at him

Then she stood up and said, "I am tired; let everyone discuss how to proceed with the matter below!"

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile, recalling the scholar she had seen several times at the market

Beneath the buzzing sound, she merely regarded it as the flight of a fly, her expression still maintaining that air of reserve. Yet it is precisely this calm and composed demeanor that renders her extraordinarily dignified, compelling those remnants of the old guard to think twice before attempting to manipulate her, as they must consider her feelings.

A crisp sound of 'pa' resonated in the noisy hall, immediately silencing all the wolves in human guise, who turned to look at her in astonishment

Thank you! She only remembers him looking up at the bamboo curtain of the teahouse. Although he could not see her behind the curtain, he said, "However, the honest do not drink from stolen springs, and the志士 do not accept food that is given out of pity"

Miss Ye Lanjun of the Ye family sat steadily in the center of the hall on the grand master's chair, coldly observing the clan elders and uncles seated on both sides below her. These individuals were loudly discussing the issue of the inheritance of the Ye family's lineage.

Unbeknownst to where the voice recites the timeless steps, with each utterance, a batch of servants collapses below, each one tearing at the fabric around their necks, breaking the skin, and emitting cries of anguish

I marry! Miss Ye answered calmly, then stepped forward to embrace her lover. This is probably the last time, tonight, everyone will die! She has married him, she understands him better than anyone else, and those who owe him, no matter how small, must repay!

At that time, she was so prosperous, and everyone hoped for her good health and longevity, so that she could continue to bring wealth to everyone. It was as if she were the backbone of the entire town; without her, the town seemed unable to sustain itself.

They said he stole an ancient artifact from the treasure of Yeyuan Town, and out of jealousy, he plotted to harm Miss Ye. According to clan rules, he should be drowned in the pond

These behaviors were tolerable for Miss Ye during the early days of her marriage, but as they escalated, she had no choice but to intervene. Tang Yunsheng was overly complacent, yet he forgot one thing: although Ye Lanjun was a woman, her ability to turn the tide and manage such a large family business indicated that she was no ordinary person. How could she allow others to disrupt the order of her household, especially when his actions were merely to vent personal grievances and not for the benefit of the Ye family, which suggested a certain self-serving ambition

Ye Lanjun thought, her eyes remained open, gazing at her child, who also kept looking back at his mother with those eyes resembling those of a scholar

A night as husband and wife brings a hundred days of affection, and a hundred days as husband and wife is as deep as the sea

Perhaps due to the bullying and oppression he suffered during his impoverished days, shortly after marriage, he was no longer the proud and earnest scholar he once was, but had instead become a petty, calculating, and insidious person. Moreover, the once endearing naïveté that Miss Ye found charming was no longer appealing.

Although he had good intentions in exorcising demons and safeguarding the way, no one dared to speak up or even keep him around, fearing that it would bring disaster upon themselves. However, that night, the young Taoist discovered the whereabouts of the scholar who had already become a malevolent spirit, and with just a few moves, he defeated him and sent him back to the bottom of the river. He then summoned a stone sword inscribed with red talismans and plunged it directly into the spot where the scholar had sunk.

Miss Ye turned her gaze in the direction of the sound and saw a few hidden servants gathering from all around into the hall. However, they were not walking over; instead, they were jumping, clearly having perished for disobeying the orders on the invitation. But what of death? They were still being driven here to witness this wedding between the realms of the living and the dead

It is often said that wealth does not last beyond three generations. However, the Ye family has been prosperous for five generations. Under her diligent management, the Ye family's business has not only avoided decline but has instead become even more affluent and distinguished, reaching its peak and becoming the wealthiest family in the surrounding area.

It turns out she really went too far

On that night, she had a miscarriage and gave birth to a son! He was the continuation and hope of the Ye family, yet he was born amidst the ominous aura of death that accompanied Tang Yun's demise

A chilly wind blew through the yard, and the two who intended to check the kitchen were frightened by the faint sound of water in the wind, causing them to run back into the house. When the next day dawned, they woke everyone up to go to the kitchen, only to be so terrified that they fainted on the spot

Deliver this letter to Master Tang Yunsheng, and say that I have long admired Master Tang's poetry and character, thus disregarding worldly conventions to send a letter via a wild goose. I sincerely hope that Master Tang can give his consent to fulfill this union. She entrusted the letter to her most trusted steward, Steward Fang, saying, "Remember, you must be extremely respectful. Regardless of his response, you must always appear respectful."

The chef had disemboweled himself and was in pieces! Only his right hand and right leg remained intact, with a bloodied knife in hand. That single leg ensured he stood before the stove, while his own severed limbs, entrails, and eyeballs were all cooked and plated, arranged on the counter where dishes were usually placed. On the wall behind him, two shocking characters were written in blood: False Accusation

If she were to die, the scholar would no longer cause a stir, and everyone would be at peace. Now, her existence poses a threat to everyone; she has instantaneously transformed from a lucky star into a disaster star! Previously, whenever she appeared, it was as if the stars were surrounding the moon, and everyone wanted to get closer to her to bask in her radiance. Now, no one wishes to see her, nor are they willing to exchange even a word with her, fearing they might be implicated. The maids and servants in the residence keep their distance; there are many tasks that she must do herself, otherwise, if she were to starve or die of thirst in her room, no one would know. Previously, whenever she appeared, it was as if the stars were surrounding the moon, and everyone wanted to get closer to her to bask in her radiance. Now, no one wishes to see her, nor are they willing to exchange even a word with her, fearing they might be implicated. The maids and servants in the residence keep their distance; there are many tasks that she must do herself, otherwise, if she were to starve or die of thirst in her room, no one would know. Or if that were to happen, perhaps everyone would even be pleased!

Taking up the pen, she wrote a letter with carefully chosen words, expressing her desire for Tang Yunsheng to marry into the Ye family. She understood that it was quite unconventional for a woman to take the initiative in proposing such a marriage, but as a woman who had inherited such a large family business, she was already extraordinary in this world; what was there to fear in adding one more unconventional act?

I appreciate the concern of all the elders in the Xie family. However, Lan Jun has already chosen a partner, and the auspicious date is in three days. I kindly invite all the elders to come and raise a glass of celebratory wine, wishing for the Ye family's lineage to continue forever and for prosperity to last for ten thousand years.

Fang Sheng and Miss Ye sat there, indifferent to how long the child had been crying, waiting until the child grew tired and fell asleep on their own, and until the sky brightened, before picking up the object on the ground

His name is Tang Yunsheng, a repeatedly unsuccessful scholar. Both of his parents have passed away, and he is neither married nor has any relatives. He possesses little in terms of material wealth and has a stubborn temperament, which has led to offending many people. Now, his home is bare, and there is not a single person willing to assist him. He survives by selling paintings on the street and writing letters for others, often experiencing days where he has one meal but not the next.

She knew whose hand that was, the one that had once warmly held hers, but now it was so cold that it left her frozen in place, forced to watch as those servants suffocated to death, one by one, on the damp floor of the hall. These people, who had bullied, abused, and harmed Tang Yunsheng to varying degrees, were all dead, drowned in the hall of Yeyuan during this year of severe drought

However, from childhood to adulthood, no one ever told her to consider others' feelings. She only knew that what she wanted should be obtained, and what she did not want could be discarded. In fact, she had liked him, but she lacked patience. When he changed, she did not even attempt to salvage the situation. Her treatment of him was so harsh and ruthless that it subjected him to such cruel treatment

From a young age, she was cherished as the sole bloodline of the Ye family, and no one dared to overlook her existence, fearing that any harm might come to her. As she grew up, despite being a woman, her exceptional talents not only allowed her to manage the Ye family with great efficiency but also elevated the status of the Ye clan, leading to the prosperity and wealth of the entire town.

That night, thunder rolled across the sky. In the hearts of the locals, this thunder is an ominous sign, foretelling impending natural disasters. During those days, due to the scholar's affairs, everyone rarely ventured outside, but now that such a significant event has occurred, everyone must still consider strategies, discussing how to stockpile grain and how to perform rituals to the heavens in order to survive the calamity.

She, with a belly over eight months pregnant, slowly left the place of disputes, followed by the loyal and gentle Butler Fang, completely indifferent to the outcome. This amounted to tacitly allowing those so-called respected elders of the clan to sentence Tang Yunsheng to death on unfounded charges

At that moment, she suddenly understood the taste of her nominal husband, who had fallen from the clouds into the mud, and how difficult it was. Moreover, he had endured even more hardships than she had, rising from the mud to the clouds, only to be pushed down again by his own wife

The entire family was immersed in the joy of the Ye family continuing their lineage, except for the child's nominal father, who was being consumed by pain. Everyone knew that this child was not his, yet each person maliciously congratulated him. In fact, Miss Ye's private affairs had long been spread by the servants, but the Ye family was powerful, and nearly everyone in town depended on them for their livelihood; who would dare to offend Ye Lanjun, the provider of their sustenance

It is written above that Tang Yunsheng and Ye Lanjun are joyfully celebrating their wedding, which is scheduled for tonight. It also specifies that attendance is mandatory; otherwise, one would face dire consequences. The word 'die' is written in large letters, with a long trailing tail, making one feel as if a knife is poised to execute them.

Her husband, her beloved, Tang Yunsheng is a living example

What should we do? Fang Sheng asked

"Do you regret it?" she asked

With a swift motion, she lightly swept the covered bowl on the table to the ground wwwhetushucom .com. It was exquisite Jingdezhen golden silk green porcelain, and the value of one piece could equal the monthly rent of a shop in the most prosperous area of the town. However, she didn't even furrow her brows, treating it merely as a sound to play with

In previous years, such matters were always addressed during meetings held by the Ye family. However, the Ye family is currently in a dire situation, and Miss Ye and Fang Sheng have not stepped outside since the day their child was born. Therefore, the clan leaders specifically chose to convene at Mingsheng Temple, located on a small hill outside the town.

Indeed, precious items make a particularly loud noise when they fall, and their ability to silence others is remarkably strong

Tang Yunsheng watched from the side, feeling both angry and resentful, believing that Miss Ye was not adhering to the principles of a virtuous woman. In an attempt to regain his male dignity, he resorted to the most foolish method of arguing. However, Miss Ye was a strong-willed person and could not tolerate his behavior. Feeling that he had lost all face, and spurred on by the malicious instigation of some ill-intentioned individuals, Miss Ye enforced family rules upon her husband and expelled him to the outer courtyard, forbidding him from entering the inner courtyard without permission.

She retched twice, neither vomiting nor crying, as a familiar voice echoed in her ears, laughing in a chilling tone

The first unfortunate person was the chef of the Ye residence, who was one of the witnesses indicating that Tang Yunsheng attempted to harm Miss Ye. That night, footsteps circled the Ye residence before arriving at the kitchen, followed by the sound of cooking on fire. At that moment, the chef, as if possessed, got up to wash and groom himself, ignoring the attempts of his two young apprentices to pull him back. It was as if something was calling him, and he walked straight into the kitchen with wide eyes.

From this point on, the Ye family's residence is in turmoil

This matter is beyond the jurisdiction of the authorities, who also dare not intervene; neither can the monks and priests prevent it, so the only option is to return it to him

Everyone in the town was spreading this saying, and the Ye residence was filled with mournful cries. They were terrified to death, yet did not dare to flee, for anyone who left would meet a tragically horrific end outside the Ye garden the following day

This is merely a story of a poor scholar, yet it inexplicably tugged at her heart. Every day, during her moments of leisure, she would find herself thinking of him repeatedly. Perhaps it was because of his good looks, or perhaps it was due to her familiarity with the intrigues of daily life, and his foolishness brought her a sense of novelty. Or maybe it was simply a matter of some string being misplayed; in any case, aside from the endless business and the worries of her large family, wondering what he was doing became her only inexpensive pleasure

Laugh, laugh! Once you return it to him, you will be liberated

Moreover, at this moment, due to her disappointment in the scholar, due to the loneliness of her heart, and due to the fatigue and helplessness of existence, she truly fell into the steady and reliable embrace of Fang Sheng, and became pregnant

He does not let go of anyone who has bullied him

Outside the door, there was nothing, yet his son suddenly began to cry loudly. He had always only smiled, but this time, he cried! Then, an object floated into the room, and the footsteps gradually faded away.

Why didn't Fang Sheng come a little earlier? If he had come, I wouldn't have entered into this mistaken marriage, and both the scholar and I would not be suffering so much. This time, he has caused too much trouble, and I can only protect myself, hoping he won't blame me, Ye Lanjun selfishly thought

The individuals who conspired and committed perjury, those who directly caused the scholar's death, have all passed away! Except for the cold-hearted Miss Ye, who tacitly allowed his death, and her lover Fang Sheng.

As her hand loosened, the child was pulled to one side, while her body was lifted higher. Suffocation, what does it matter? The pain she endured was more lethal than the inability to breathe. She watched her child, like a piece of meat, being roasted on a fire pit of unknown origin, the tender flesh of his small body charred inch by inch, yet he was laughing "gigglingly".

This effectively pronounced the complete loss of favor for Scholar Tang Yunsheng, as the local customs are conservative and, due to the family's reputation, Miss Ye cannot divorce him. However, sending him to the outer courtyard is tantamount to Miss Ye declaring that she no longer recognizes him as her husband. It is important to note that the outer courtyard is the residence of servants; although his status remains that of the young lady's husband, he is not required to work and receives his monthly allowance in full. Nevertheless, this is a tremendous humiliation for a man

She is capable, she is astute, and she can support this family, but she is not merely a steward of the household; she is also a woman who deserves a loving and caring man to cherish her

First, bow to heaven and earth! Second, bow to the parents! The couple bows to each other! Step into the bridal chamber!

That night, Miss Ye was taking her health tonic, but from the innermost part of the residence, she heard the chilling cries of Tang Yunsheng by the river. This filled her with terror, causing her to throw both the bowl and the medicine to the ground, sending a chill through every strand of her hair. It was then that she realized her negligence had led to the most brutal punishment for her husband

He shook his head, "An eye for an eye, what is there to regret? It is merely cause and effect." He was open-minded, yet he truly disliked this child, for although it was his son, he possessed Tang Yunsheng's eyes. Tang Yunsheng had not been reborn; instead, he was seeking revenge. So why did this child have such a pair of eyes? Every night, those eyes shone like ghostly flames, making him want to gouge them out!

Bang

If Tang Yunsheng were to leave the Ye family, perhaps Miss Ye would remember their past marital bond and provide him with some financial support, allowing him to escape and live a carefree life, thus preventing future tragedies. However, Tang Yunsheng's inherent stubbornness and obsession compelled him to stay, constantly seeking out conflicts and seizing every opportunity to argue with Fang Sheng and Miss Ye. He also engaged in endless disputes with the servants, creating a state of chaos in the Ye household every day

Scholar Tang Yunsheng's grievances run as deep as the sea, yet his opponent is well-prepared, with both witnesses and material evidence at hand, leaving him with no room for defense. He shouts and protests, but this only accelerates the time for them to resort to clan regulations and private punishment, as his resistance is too fierce. What they have prepared for him is not even an ordinary cage, but a heavy stone coffin, the lid of which requires two people to lift.

In dealing with the servants in the garden, he displays an air of superiority; any slight disobedience is met with the enforcement of family rules. In his interactions with those in town who once bullied him but now seek his favor, he maliciously torments them, seeking endless revenge. When it comes to the elders in his clan, Ye Lanjun still shows them a modicum of respect, yet he remains arrogant and disrespectful. Even towards his own wife, he positions himself as a deity, later even contemplating taking over the family business, intending for his wife to return to the inner chambers to fulfill the role of a virtuous wife and mother.

The fortune teller said: "The blood is surging, a great omen of misfortune"

This is the second saying passed down among the townspeople. Consequently, nearly everyone in the town went to the riverbank to pay their respects to him, some for themselves, others for family and friends. In fact, very few people in the town had ever had a dispute with him. Even when he was down and out, even the children had thrown stones at him. Now, with such deep resentment, it is hard to guarantee that he would not vent his anger on others.

Things unfolded as she had anticipated. Although there were some setbacks along the way, the admiration she expressed, her tragic circumstances, her disdain for worldly matters, along with the counteraction stemming from the pressure exerted by her relatives, all compelled Tang Yunsheng to agree to the marriage. He, with his dazed scholarly demeanor, wished to rescue this extraordinary woman who had stirred up family affairs yet found herself trapped both physically and mentally. He wanted to confront those who attempted to obstruct him and also sought to elevate his own status.

By now, she is no longer afraid. She only feels a bit of heartache for her lover Fang Sheng and her child, who has yet to be named.

Let those people inquire and speculate; without heirs to inherit the cigarettes, she is a sinner and has no right to speak. If she can resolve this matter, the Ye family will still be under her control, including the choice of what kind of man to select

Strangely, whenever a strange sound occurs, the newborn of the Ye family awakens. He does not cry, lying quietly; when the footsteps reach Miss Ye's room, he giggles and then looks at his mother. Those eyes always send a chill down Ye Lanjun's spine, as they resemble Tang Yunsheng's so closely, even though he is not his child

That day, she was discussing a business deal in the tea house while he was selling paintings at the street corner below. When someone mocked his paintings and words, he got into an argument with that person. Even after being beaten to the point of bleeding, he remained defiant and eloquent. At that moment, she thought she had never seen anyone who could insult others while citing so many allusions and principles, nor had she seen anyone so arrogant. Therefore, she sent someone to quell the dispute and even gave him silver to treat his injuries

As they stood there in a daze, a sudden burst of joyful sounds erupted. There were no musicians, yet the clanging of gongs and drums, along with the crackling of firecrackers, created a lively atmosphere. Then, the 'pat pat' of footsteps echoed one last time, and with this sound, everyone saw a pair of wet footprints walking in from outside the courtyard.

Under the collective action of the entire town, the scholar An Ning experienced a brief respite. Although the sounds of knocking and footsteps from Ye Yuan continued, no more lives were lost. However, this did not mean that he spared the people of the town; soon, it was the unfortunate fate of the clan uncles and clan elders of the Ye family.

Having come to this point, she simply decided to cooperate fully. Since she could not command the servants, she had no choice but to arrange the wedding hall together with Fang Sheng. In the evening, she dressed and adorned herself, putting on the bright red wedding gown. Since this was what he wanted, she would fulfill his wish

That night, the entire town heard the sounds of gongs and drums from the Ye residence welcoming the bride, yet no one dared to investigate what was happening. It was only the next day that they entered the Ye garden under the leadership of officials.

She felt the despair that Tang Yunsheng faced at that time in utter hopelessness, when she did not save him; now he has come personally to demand repayment from her

Under the supervision of the abbot of the temple and officials dispatched by the government, everyone dug up those flowers, and indeed found that beneath each flower lay a clan leader. However, these individuals who had been buried alive had turned into mummies overnight, their flesh and blood nourishing these strange demonic flowers

Moreover, Tang Yunsheng was originally a person in dire straits, but suddenly receiving the favor of Miss Ye allowed him to rise to prominence, which aroused the jealousy of many. After achieving success, he became excessively arrogant and oppressive, treating others with great disdain, leading to his current misfortune, which has brought joy to no one but his detractors. Furthermore, some unscrupulous individuals, seeing him in decline, took the opportunity to torment him both mentally and physically, while Miss Ye's cold-heartedness and indifference only exacerbated the situation

Tang Yunsheng. With these three simple words spoken, she stood up and slowly made her way step by step across the hall, returning to her study.

"So, is there a conclusion regarding the young lady?" an old man, resembling a coffin shell, said tremulously. He was her great-uncle, but for the sake of money, he could not afford to put on airs in front of her

However, the footsteps came to a halt at the door. Then a gust of cold wind blew in, and the door was suddenly pushed open, making a sound like a string being snapped.

Let's call it Sin, shall we? she murmured to herself

But now, everyone is hoping that she dies soon

Never before had anyone died on such a large scale before her, especially with the blood on the ground and a shattered skeleton belonging to her beloved. This was unbearable for Ye Lanjun, driving her to madness as she desperately wanted to run out, yet a cold hand grasped her.

At the hour of the Rat, she sat peacefully in the wedding hall, quietly holding the child in her arms as she awaited the approach of her death.

More than one hundred years ago. Ye Garden

This is her sin! Her cruelty has elicited so much evil from human nature. Now this evil is about to turn against her.

The sound of coughing arose from all directions, a sign that someone was about to speak provocatively. Sure enough, another uncle, whose whereabouts were unknown, asked, "I wonder which young master the young lady has taken a fancy to?"

This statement is powerful and well-known, yet how many can truly achieve it? In Ye Lanjun's view, the first two aspects may be relatively easy, but the final aspect is the most difficult to accomplish. Wealth possesses the greatest allure in this world; it can make the rich even more greedy and can transform those who suddenly become wealthy from poverty into entirely different individuals.

"Please be quiet, I have a headache," she said softly. Her voice was not loud, yet it was clear enough for everyone in the large room to hear.

After the government intervened to resolve the issues concerning the Ye family, supernatural events continued to occur throughout the town. Many households experienced disturbances, with individuals seeing other entities behind one another, or household items inexplicably speaking. Although no lives were lost, peace remained elusive.

At this time, the night is equivalent to a death knell. Therefore, as night falls, the Ye residence is brightly lit, with many people huddled together in sleep, hoping that the talented Xiu will spare them. However, at the stroke of midnight, regardless of how many lights are lit, they will extinguish simultaneously with the sound of the watchman's drum announcing the first watch. The sound of the drum and footsteps will invariably follow, and the next day, one will find companions dead beside them, and each deceased person will be found to have bled.

That is actually a wedding invitation

Fortunately, Fang Sheng did not leave, nor did he harbor any resentment, and he remained calmly by her side.

Miss Ye has died, and all the servants of the Ye family have been buried with her, leading to the downfall of the Ye family. The people of the entire town believed that this dreadful tragedy had finally come to an end, but little did they expect that the matter was far from over

As dusk approached, the monks in the temple and the attendants of the clan leaders inexplicably fell asleep. When they awoke the next day, people discovered that the twelve elders of the clans had vanished. Everyone searched high and low, and eventually found, in a depression by the river, twelve bizarrely shaped blood-red flowers that had bloomed overnight.

After this incident, the most terrified were the other witnesses. They were so frightened that they dared not stay in Yeyuan and fled to a nearby town that very day. However, the next morning, everyone in the town saw them dead at the entrance of Yeyuan. The main witness who testified against Tang Yunsheng for theft—the accountant of the Ye family—actually bit off his own ten fingers in front of the entire town and swallowed them before he died. Everyone in the town witnessed them die at the entrance of Yeyuan, and the main witness who testified against Tang Yunsheng for theft—the accountant of the Ye family—actually bit off his own ten fingers in front of the entire town and swallowed them before he died

At this moment, Ye Lanjun experienced something she had never encountered in her life

Swish

A gust of wind swept up, directly attacking Fang Sheng! Ye Lanjun stood up, wanting to call for help, but ultimately did not speak, only extending her arms forward. She watched as her lover, like a shattered clay figurine, showed no sign of resistance, screaming in agony as he was slowly and mercilessly executed by an invisible knife, blood and flesh splattering everywhere

Most of those subordinates did not dare to hide, as excessive fear rendered them numb; thus, they did not cry out, obediently offering their necks for slaughter just like her. When a louder moment arrived, they habitually assumed the lights would go out, but strangely, the lights did not extinguish; instead, they shone with an unusual brightness, while the sound of "bang bang" echoed continuously from all directions of the house.

At that moment, she sneered, thinking that this person was truly pedantic and infuriating, deserving to starve. However, he was also foolishly interesting, endearing, and one of a kind

This is human nature; there is only the tendency to kick someone when they are down, not to add flowers to the brocade. She looked at those who once sought to attach themselves to Tang Yunsheng, now enumerating his faults, and couldn't help but think that a sense of foreboding suddenly arose in her heart. She couldn't articulate what it was specifically, only that she wanted to escape quickly

Therefore, she remained vigilant and instructed the housekeeper to follow him to inquire about his circumstances

Poverty cannot sway, power cannot bend, wealth and nobility cannot corrupt; this is the essence of a true gentleman

The scholar died unjustly, and he has come to seek revenge

At the beginning, there were only some strange phenomena; despite the clearly dry weather, everything was damp. In the middle of the night, various rhythmic knocking sounds could be heard, some resembling door knocks, others like whip cracks. In the winding and complex corridors inside and outside the leaf garden, there was always something moving slowly, step by step, as if measuring something. It was haunting and soul-stirring, causing everyone to awaken from their dreams, feeling a chill in their hearts.

The abbot commanded the monks to chant scriptures to drive away evil spirits, while instructing others to gather wood to burn the flowers. As those flowers were burned, they emitted a nauseating stench that was repulsive to the senses, and they produced cries pleading for mercy, continuously shouting – Framed! Damned! Framed! Damned! Framed! Damned!