y to find a breakthrough from Zhao Lianyi.These people are truly ruthless, no wonder they can withstand Yang Junming's suppression both overt and covert.Liàn yǐ sighed."Since I know who's behind this,..."Thanks to Ms. Liuli for the reminder, Lianyi thanks everyone for their concern."

With a ripple of thanks, Lian Yi bowed to the several people and gestured for An He to send them off.

When noon came and there were fewer people around, Ziyan brought over the freshly cooked medicine. She instructed her young mistress to drink it first, but before that, she served a bowl of bird's nest porridge and whispered:

"Miss, you haven't eaten anything this morning. You can't drink medicine on an empty stomach. Drink some porridge first to line your stomach."

Lien Yi didn't refuse. The original body was indeed a little weak, so she sipped the bird's nest porridge three times before finishing it. After waiting for a while, she drank the medicine in one gulp. Then, she whispered to Zi Yan:

"Purple smoke, you personally brew the medicine for me. Don't let anyone else touch it."

Purple Smoke listened, first stunned for a moment, then as if she had realized something, her eyes flickered, and she immediately nodded solemnly, indicating that she understood.

An He, who was also by the side, had some food and came back to massage Lian Yi's knees so that she wouldn't tire out. Then, the two returned to the spirit hall and continued keeping vigil.

After all the mourners had left in the evening, the Su family closed its doors. Both elders were exhausted and rested, while Lian Yi pretended to be dizzy and was helped back to her own quarters.

Liàn Yī first ate dinner, then drank her tonic, took a hot bath, changed into clothes that didn't smell of smoke, and went to bed under Zǐ Yān's service, completely ignoring Zǐ Sū's desire to confide.

Shiso went outside to find Ziyan, looking a little downcast. He lowered his voice and said:

"Why doesn't Miss ask about how I've handled matters concerning Lord Tang"

"Your little scheme, Miss, was transparent to her at a glance. She didn't ask because she knew you would surely handle it well."

Ziyan also lowered her voice and said.

"Tsk, you wouldn't know. That Tang Zi-jun is so shameless. In less than three days, she's already looted quite a bit. She even tried to stop me from entering! I just kicked her aside."

I brought people in to get out some fabric, jewelry, and pastries. In front of everyone in the courtyard, I presented these things to the guards. They received them with gratitude for my gifts. That Tang Zi Jun was so angry she almost fainted.

If it weren't for the woman there at the time, I would have ripped that silk robe right off him and seen if he dared to show off in front of just the two of us.

Perilla said resentfully.

"Did Mrs. Tang not stop him"

Ziyan asked.

She wasn't there at the time, she must have been held back by Su Butler, arriving late. I delivered everything, all to women.

"If Tang Zijun dares to be shameless and tries to snatch her, let him try. I'll report it to the young lady and have the guards come directly to propose marriage. Let's see how he handles that. Does he think a woman is something easily taken"

Although Shiso has a bad temper, he is not stupid.

"You're so clever, you did a great job with this."

"Purple Smoke Brother, I just don't understand. Mrs. Tang and her husband are siblings, how could she scheme against Miss like this!"

"Human desire is never satiated! At least Miss now has the reputation of being a young lady. Otherwise, all the members of the Su family would want to take a piece of flesh from Miss."

Purple smoke spoke in a low voice.

"The young lady's life is truly unfortunate. If it weren't for the misfortune of her mistress and husband, she would have surely passed the township examination this year and become a scholar."

Shiso said regretfully.

"First, let's take care of what's in front of us. We need to look after Miss [Name]. Remember, what affects her affects us both. If she's not well, none of us will fare well!"

> If it weren't for Miss waking up early today and overhearing those two plotting, do you think we would still be able to stay by her side That Tang Zijun wouldn't want that at all; he'd definitely find an excuse to get rid of us.

Ziyan lowered her voice and instructed Zisu.

"Purple Smoke Brother, I'm not stupid, I understand!"

Purple swore a solemn oath, clenching her fists and nodding emphatically.

On the other side of the courtyard, in a guest room, Tang Zijun was weeping to Tang Huirong, recounting the day's events:

"Mother, my cousin dislikes me now. She didn't even give me any face! She didn't show up herself and let those fox spirits around her take over everything. She even gave away all the things from my house to women! If this gets out, how will I ever get married"

"The world is upside down! I'm going to find Ripples and demand an explanation. How could they treat someone like this!"

Tang Huirong's face wasn't looking good either. Since Su Lianyi woke up, she'd been hitting wall after wall, especially after the two elders of the Su family arrived. They didn't even give her a glance, their eyes filled with contempt. How could she not be angry

"Mom, we didn't keep our conversation private from my cousin before, she seems to have heard everything."

Tangzi Jun wiped her tears with a handkerchief while whispering softly.

"We were careless! We didn't expect that little beast to wake up so early!"

Tang Huirong gritted her teeth and said nothing, not even clamoring to find Lianyi to argue. After all, they were in the wrong, and even if they made up, she wouldn't gain anything. But she was unwilling to accept it, her eyes flickering uncertainly, as if plotting something.

After a good night's sleep, ripples woke up and felt that her chest wasn't as stuffy anymore. Her complexion was also better. After breakfast and the herbal soup, she continued kneeling in the mourning hall, preventing anyone from gossiping.

She also informed the two elders about her inability to stay up all night for the vigil. The two elders, understanding her situation, turned a blind eye and told her that given her frail health, she didn't need to participate in the vigil. Besides, since both Su Xiuxiu and Tang Mingxuan died unexpectedly, they would only be keeping their bodies for three days before burial, allowing Lian Yi to suffer less.

Ripple naturally wished to bury the two people early. It wasn't that she disrespected the dead. As a former great cultivator, once mortals died, unless they were extremely wicked, they could usually be reborn. Burying them early would actually benefit their reincarnation, so she prepared the funeral arrangements according to the elder's orders.

For three consecutive days, the mourning rituals went smoothly. Ripple received condolences from visitors without any trouble. She took good care of herself, managing to sleep for three hours every night and taking her medicine on time. Although she looked haggard, her body was largely unharmed.

The night before the funeral, Tang Huirong finally cornered Lianyi at the mourning hall.

"Aunt, is there something you need I'm going to the restroom."

Ripple's voice was soft and understated.

Even when keeping vigil, one still needs to use the restroom. Moreover, her saying this implies that she doesn't want to engage in unnecessary conversation with the other party.

Tang Huirong's face twisted into a moment of fury, then she said with a sorrowful expression:

"The ripples, it was my aunt who misunderstood before. This isn't about fearing that you, as a single woman, couldn't uphold the family name, but wanting to arrange a marriage for you."

"Aunt, please be direct."

The ripples didn't bother to listen as she searched for solace here.

"Ripple, you are still too young to know that sometimes it is easier to invite the gods than to send them away."

Tang Hui-rong said with a profound meaning.

"Are you saying you, yourself You are surnamed Tang, and yet you cannot be the head of my Su family"

What about the Su family Don't you think those two elders have their own schemes

Even if you are here, I'm not afraid. After all, my future is limitless. I won't just stop at being a scholar. You two elders see more clearly than you the difference between immediate gain and long-term benefit. They are far from your shortsighted ways.

Well said!ard I paid her for picking you up on the way back is merit points, which are far more valuable than gold."The stone mill immediately explained.I understand."Here are the things I'm sending you now, st...