County Magistrate Lin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. “Yes, Mother.”
On hearing County Magistrate Lin’s reply, the old lady nodded in satisfaction. The following time was spent in casual conversation between the old lady and Bai Lixin, while County Magistrate Lin and Yi Niang Qian remained standing like statues. It wasn’t until the evening approached that the old lady reluctantly allowed Bai Lixin to leave.
As Bai Lixin was leaving, the old lady refused to let go of his hand. “Good Xin’er, take good care of your health during this time. Once you’re better, come and visit me often. I’ll tell you stories from Buddhist scriptures.”
Yi Niang Qian looked at Bai Lixin, then at the old lady, hesitating to speak.
She glanced at Xiaodie beside her, who immediately spoke up: “Old madam, my miss also fainted. She has been suffering from cold in the past few days, and her body has been very weak.”
As Xiaodie was talking, Yi Niang Qian took something out from her sleeve and handed it to her.
Taking the object, Xiaodie hurriedly approached, offering it with both hands. “Mother, this is a sachet personally sewn by Yi Niang Qian for you. It’s embroidered with intertwined lotus flowers, symbolizing a perfect union.”
Yi Niang Qian: “Mother, the last time I came, I noticed the sachet hanging at your waist was a bit worn. So, I made this sachet overnight. I know you prefer simplicity, so I deliberately used light indigo as the base color. Inside, I added some Chinese medicinal herbs like cassia seeds, which can refresh the mind. I hope Mother will accept it.”
Bai Lixin glanced at the sachet at the old lady’s waist. It was indeed a bit worn. He casually remarked, “Even with such wear, Mother still carries it with her, indicating her deep fondness for it, I presume.”
The old lady, who had been pinching the sachet, heard Bai Lixin’s casual remark and unexpectedly burst into laughter. “Xin’er, you are truly insightful. I won’t hide it from you. I’ve had this sachet with me for over a decade. I obtained it from a temple, and the monk there told me that I would face a bloody disaster, but this sachet could turn ill fortune into good luck. He insisted I wear it close to my body.”
“It’s a coincidence that I had a lot of bad luck in those days and often encountered accidents. So, I wore this sachet with suspicion. Unexpectedly, all those misfortunes disappeared. Even the persistent ailments plaguing me vanished. It felt as if I had been reborn. Since then, I started believing in Buddhism, and this sachet has never left my side since.”
Bai Lixin suddenly realized, “So, this sachet is actually an amulet. It should be worn close to the body.”
“Yes, you’re right,” the old lady smiled and turned to Yi Niang Qian. “Qian’er, I appreciate your kindness and will keep this sachet. I understand your intentions. You are also a good child. Go back and rest. Since you’re also unwell, you don’t need to come here every day. I’m in good health, healthier than you young folks.”
She waved her hand. “Alright, all of you can leave now.”
Yi Niang Qian’s eyes flickered as she glanced at the sachet. She bowed and left.
It was almost noon by the time they left the old lady’s room. County Magistrate Lin was called away by the people from the yamen before he even reached the main hall.
In the backyard, only Bai Lixin and Yi Niang Qian were left.
This was their first time meeting alone.
“Are you Song Xin’er?” With County Magistrate Lin gone, Yi Niang Qian, who had just been gentle, looked at Bai Lixin arrogantly. “I really underestimated you. Not only can you handle Master, but you’ve also won over Mother. You little vixen, you’re quite talented.”
“Hehe,” Bai Lixin chuckled softly. “Big Sister, I really don’t understand what you’re talking about.”
“Don’t play dumb with me. Were you the one eavesdropping on my conversation in the room yesterday? Was it you?” Yi Niang Qian pushed aside Xiaodie. She no longer appeared weak, circling Bai Lixin and narrowing her eyes as she scrutinized him. “Song Xin’er? When did the Song family gain another Song Xin’er? How come I heard that Miss Song from the Song family committed suicide with her lover? Miss Song is gone, so who are you, vixen?”
The thin maid’s face suddenly changed.
“Big Sister, whether there’s someone in our family who committed suicide or not is our private matter, isn’t it?”
“Furthermore, an unmarried man and woman have their own thoughts. Have they violated any laws? On the other hand, you, a virtuous lady from a respectable family, are busy gossiping. Isn’t that being too nosy? Be careful of retribution.”
“As for who I am, you can simply call the matchmaker to ask if you want. Wasn’t I personally brought here from the Song family in a grand red sedan? Can I openly and honorably sit in the sedan and enter through the main gate if I were a vixen?”
“Do you still not understand this?”
“Oh, look at my memory,” Bai Lixin tapped his head. “Big Sister is a concubine, she was not carried in a grand red sedan, not dressed in elaborate wedding attire, and certainly didn’t enter through the main gate. If I’m not mistaken, you were probably carried in a small sedan through the back door, right? In that case, it’s natural that you don’t understand the seriousness of entering through the main gate.”
“Our Song family is a prestigious household. Do you think we only have one child? My sister was a top-notch young lady. Her sacrifice for love isn’t something you can belittle here. You should mind your own business first.”
“As for you, Big Sister, and this little maid by your side, what’s your origin exactly?”
“Can an ordinary maid use such malicious illusions? I suspect both of you are demons.”
Yi Niang Qian’s face turned crimson. “What nonsense are you spouting? We studied under Lady Baiyun sincerely. We are legitimate practitioners. How could we be demons?!”
Bai Lixin’s eyes grew disdainful. “Legitimate practitioners? If you’re practitioners, why would you end up in a place like a brothel? Could it be that your practice involves methods that others find too embarrassing to mention, like some kind of ‘harmonious union’ sect?”
Yi Niang Qian stamped her foot in anger. Her eyes glared with fury as she chanted a difficult incantation. In front of her, flames immediately ignited.
“I think you’re asking for trouble! It seems I need to teach you a lesson today so you understand who truly rules this household!”
The thin maid was horrified, but she still shielded Bai Lixin with her frail body. “Miss, be careful!”
Yi Niang Qian sneered, and Xiaodie also began chanting an incantation beside her.
Amidst her sneer, two balls of flame lunged at Bai Lixin in an instant.
The thin maid closed her eyes and screamed and felt a gust of wind.
But she didn’t feel the searing pain she anticipated.
When she cautiously opened her eyes, she found that the Immortal Lady, who should have been protected by her, had somehow moved in front of her.
The Immortal Lady held a dagger in her hand, with a slicing posture. Below the dagger, two severed flames lay on the ground. The flames that had been burning brightly moments ago now flickered weakly, on the verge of being extinguished.
Bai Lixin swung the dagger gracefully in mid-air, looking down at the pair with disdain. “Is this all you’re capable of?”
The pair stared at their extinguished magic, their faces changing color. Yi Niang Qian asked sharply, “Who are you, exactly?”
“Are you allowed to become practitioners and yet I’m not? I see that the two of you are quite skilled at bullying others. You didn’t hesitate to bully those madams before me. Could it be that you have something to do with those madams’ deaths?”
Bai Lixin’s voice turned icy. “Tell me, did you two kill those madams?”
Yi Niang Qian’s face turned pale. “Stop talking nonsense. We haven’t killed anyone! Xiaodie, let’s go!”
With that, she stopped saying more and quickly left, taking Xiaodie with her.
Bai Lixin watched Yi Niang Qian’s hasty departure and silently put away the dagger.
He looked around. They had made quite a big commotion and yet no one had come. Wasn’t that strange?
He had deliberately provoked the two of them earlier to force them to reveal their abilities and inquire about the deaths of the previous wives.
However, once the question was asked, the topic seemed to become taboo and the two of them immediately fled.
That was a bit strange too.
The thin maid patted her chest and walked up to Bai Lixin. “Immortal Lady, you scared me to death just now. So, you really are an immortal. You’re not afraid of them even when they attacked.”
Bai Lixin surveyed the surroundings before calmly speaking. “Let’s go. We’ll talk about it later.”
The thin maid immediately covered her mouth and quickly followed Bai Lixin.
When Bai Lixin returned to his room, the thin maid closed the door and spoke in a hushed voice, “Those two just said that they were not the ones who killed the previous madams. Immortal Lady, do you want to investigate this family? Is it about Madams’ mysterious deaths?”
After finishing her last sentence, the thin maid’s eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had discovered something extraordinary.
Bai Lixin: “Since we’re here, let’s investigate.”
Indeed, it was just an investigation.
Now that he had married into the Lin family using Miss Song’s identity, at least he had the County Magistrate to cover for him, and his actions wouldn’t raise too much suspicion. Without this identity, he might have been discovered if he had acted alone.
Since he was already in this family, and there were some suspicions here, he decided to investigate how those madams had died.
After having lunch in the room, Bai Lixin strolled around the courtyard with the thin maid.
Strolling wasn’t their main objective; he wanted to quickly understand the environment of this household.
As they walked into the courtyard, he saw a servant hastily entering the County Magistrate’s study and then hurriedly leaving with something in hand.
“Wait.” Seeing the servant about to leave, he quickly stopped him. “Who are you? What are you doing in Master’s study?”
Of course he didn’t care about County Magistrate. His aim was to find out what the County Magistrate was doing in the yamen.
For the most accurate information about the mysterious deaths and strange occurrences in town, where should he go?
Of course, it was the yamen.
While the brothels were indeed hubs for gossip, the official government was the place to look for legitimate clues.
He recognized this servant; he had always been by the County Magistrate Lin’s side and appeared to be the County Magistrate’s trusted aide.
This morning, he should have followed the County Magistrate to the yamen, but now he rushed back in haste to retrieve something. County Magistrate Lin must have sent him back.
Indeed, the servant respectfully bowed to him. “Greetings, Madam.”
“Madam, I was sent by Master to retrieve documents related to a case.”
Bai Lixin: “A case? What case?”
Servant: “Early this morning, the fishermen were preparing to go fishing in the river but as soon as they reached the riverbank, they discovered a dead body with a strange appearance. The body resembled the peculiar corpses found earlier. The documents regarding those previous corpses are in the study, so I was sent to retrieve them.”
Bai Lixin immediately showed a shocked expression, covering his mouth with a handkerchief. “How terrifying! Will Master be in danger while handling these cases? Is he afraid?”
The servant was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled. “Madam, rest assured, Master is already accustomed to handling cases like these.”
Bai Lixin: “It was almost time for lunch when Master went. Has he had his meal?”
The servant hesitated for a moment. “No, the yamen is currently in chaos. Master doesn’t have the heart to eat. But don’t worry, Madam. After Master finishes his work, he will definitely have his meal.”
“How did it become so chaotic?” Bai Lixin seized on the inconsistency. “Didn’t you just say that Master is accustomed to handling cases? If he’s accustomed, how could it be chaotic?”
The servant sighed. “Ah, Madam, Master is in a difficult situation. This time, the deceased isn’t just anyone; it’s one of the yamen’s scribes. Previously, he used to sit on the side and record the cases. Now that he’s gone, we can’t find a suitable replacement, so everything is in disarray.”
“I can’t say more, Madam,” the servant bowed. “Master is waiting for me to deliver the documents. I must leave.”
Bai Lixin nodded with a flicker in his eyes. “Very well, be safe on your way.”
After he left, Bai Lixin headed straight to the kitchen.
The thin maid looked puzzled. “Miss, are you hungry? Didn’t you just have a meal?”
Yesterday, she claimed to be an immortal who grew up drinking dewdrops. It was difficult to distinguish which words out of the Immortal Lady’s mouth were true or false.
Bai Lixin: “It’s not for me.”
They arrived at the kitchen while talking.
The head cook was preparing to rest and immediately stood up upon seeing Bai Lixin.
“Madam, is there something you need?”
Bai Lixin: “Prepare a few dishes and some food for me. Master has been busy with cases in the yamen and hasn’t eaten. I’ll take it to him.”
Upon hearing it was for the Master, the chef dared not delay. She was about to start cooking when Bai Lixin continued, “No need for anything too fancy, just two hot dishes and two refreshing side dishes. Add a few steamed buns, and make it quick.”
If it wasn’t swift, he might miss out on the yamen’s case.
Thinking the Madam was concerned about the Master being hungry, the cook didn’t dare to waste time. In no time, she cooked up two hot dishes.
In the slightly confused eyes of the thin maid, Bai Lixin held a basket of food in one hand and pulled the thin maid with the other, heading straight out the door and moving in the direction of the yamen.
‘Let’s go find some clues~’
After walking a few steps, the thin maid finally reacted. She snatched the food basket and placed it on her own arm. “Immortal Lady, could it be that you’ve truly fallen for County Magistrate Lin?”
Bai Lixin stumbled and pointed at his eyes. “Are my eyes beautiful?”
The thin maid stared at those starry eyes for a while, and nodded absentmindedly. “Yes, very beautiful.”
Bai Lixin: “Are they blind?”
The thin maid was stunned, and it took her a moment to grasp Bai Lixin’s meaning.
Only a blind person would fall for County Magistrate Lin!
In other words, the Immortal Lady doesn’t even have to utter a single curse when she curses people?
County Magistrate Lin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. “Yes, Mother.”
On hearing County Magistrate Lin’s reply, the old lady nodded in satisfaction. The following time was spent in casual conversation between the old lady and Bai Lixin, while County Magistrate Lin and Yi Niang Qian remained standing like statues. It wasn’t until the evening approached that the old lady reluctantly allowed Bai Lixin to leave.
As Bai Lixin was leaving, the old lady refused to let go of his hand. “Good Xin’er, take good care of your health during this time. Once you’re better, come and visit me often. I’ll tell you stories from Buddhist scriptures.”
Yi Niang Qian looked at Bai Lixin, then at the old lady, hesitating to speak.
She glanced at Xiaodie beside her, who immediately spoke up: “Old madam, my miss also fainted. She has been suffering from cold in the past few days, and her body has been very weak.”
As Xiaodie was talking, Yi Niang Qian took something out from her sleeve and handed it to her.
Taking the object, Xiaodie hurriedly approached, offering it with both hands. “Mother, this is a sachet personally sewn by Yi Niang Qian for you. It’s embroidered with intertwined lotus flowers, symbolizing a perfect union.”
Yi Niang Qian: “Mother, the last time I came, I noticed the sachet hanging at your waist was a bit worn. So, I made this sachet overnight. I know you prefer simplicity, so I deliberately used light indigo as the base color. Inside, I added some Chinese medicinal herbs like cassia seeds, which can refresh the mind. I hope Mother will accept it.”
Bai Lixin glanced at the sachet at the old lady’s waist. It was indeed a bit worn. He casually remarked, “Even with such wear, Mother still carries it with her, indicating her deep fondness for it, I presume.”
The old lady, who had been pinching the sachet, heard Bai Lixin’s casual remark and unexpectedly burst into laughter. “Xin’er, you are truly insightful. I won’t hide it from you. I’ve had this sachet with me for over a decade. I obtained it from a temple, and the monk there told me that I would face a bloody disaster, but this sachet could turn ill fortune into good luck. He insisted I wear it close to my body.”
“It’s a coincidence that I had a lot of bad luck in those days and often encountered accidents. So, I wore this sachet with suspicion. Unexpectedly, all those misfortunes disappeared. Even the persistent ailments plaguing me vanished. It felt as if I had been reborn. Since then, I started believing in Buddhism, and this sachet has never left my side since.”
Bai Lixin suddenly realized, “So, this sachet is actually an amulet. It should be worn close to the body.”
“Yes, you’re right,” the old lady smiled and turned to Yi Niang Qian. “Qian’er, I appreciate your kindness and will keep this sachet. I understand your intentions. You are also a good child. Go back and rest. Since you’re also unwell, you don’t need to come here every day. I’m in good health, healthier than you young folks.”
She waved her hand. “Alright, all of you can leave now.”
Yi Niang Qian’s eyes flickered as she glanced at the sachet. She bowed and left.
It was almost noon by the time they left the old lady’s room. County Magistrate Lin was called away by the people from the yamen before he even reached the main hall.
In the backyard, only Bai Lixin and Yi Niang Qian were left.
This was their first time meeting alone.
“Are you Song Xin’er?” With County Magistrate Lin gone, Yi Niang Qian, who had just been gentle, looked at Bai Lixin arrogantly. “I really underestimated you. Not only can you handle Master, but you’ve also won over Mother. You little vixen, you’re quite talented.”
“Hehe,” Bai Lixin chuckled softly. “Big Sister, I really don’t understand what you’re talking about.”
“Don’t play dumb with me. Were you the one eavesdropping on my conversation in the room yesterday? Was it you?” Yi Niang Qian pushed aside Xiaodie. She no longer appeared weak, circling Bai Lixin and narrowing her eyes as she scrutinized him. “Song Xin’er? When did the Song family gain another Song Xin’er? How come I heard that Miss Song from the Song family committed suicide with her lover? Miss Song is gone, so who are you, vixen?”
The thin maid’s face suddenly changed.
“Big Sister, whether there’s someone in our family who committed suicide or not is our private matter, isn’t it?”
“Furthermore, an unmarried man and woman have their own thoughts. Have they violated any laws? On the other hand, you, a virtuous lady from a respectable family, are busy gossiping. Isn’t that being too nosy? Be careful of retribution.”
“As for who I am, you can simply call the matchmaker to ask if you want. Wasn’t I personally brought here from the Song family in a grand red sedan? Can I openly and honorably sit in the sedan and enter through the main gate if I were a vixen?”
“Do you still not understand this?”
“Oh, look at my memory,” Bai Lixin tapped his head. “Big Sister is a concubine, she was not carried in a grand red sedan, not dressed in elaborate wedding attire, and certainly didn’t enter through the main gate. If I’m not mistaken, you were probably carried in a small sedan through the back door, right? In that case, it’s natural that you don’t understand the seriousness of entering through the main gate.”
“Our Song family is a prestigious household. Do you think we only have one child? My sister was a top-notch young lady. Her sacrifice for love isn’t something you can belittle here. You should mind your own business first.”
“As for you, Big Sister, and this little maid by your side, what’s your origin exactly?”
“Can an ordinary maid use such malicious illusions? I suspect both of you are demons.”
Yi Niang Qian’s face turned crimson. “What nonsense are you spouting? We studied under Lady Baiyun sincerely. We are legitimate practitioners. How could we be demons?!”
Bai Lixin’s eyes grew disdainful. “Legitimate practitioners? If you’re practitioners, why would you end up in a place like a brothel? Could it be that your practice involves methods that others find too embarrassing to mention, like some kind of ‘harmonious union’ sect?”
Yi Niang Qian stamped her foot in anger. Her eyes glared with fury as she chanted a difficult incantation. In front of her, flames immediately ignited.
“I think you’re asking for trouble! It seems I need to teach you a lesson today so you understand who truly rules this household!”
The thin maid was horrified, but she still shielded Bai Lixin with her frail body. “Miss, be careful!”
Yi Niang Qian sneered, and Xiaodie also began chanting an incantation beside her.
Amidst her sneer, two balls of flame lunged at Bai Lixin in an instant.
The thin maid closed her eyes and screamed and felt a gust of wind.
But she didn’t feel the searing pain she anticipated.
When she cautiously opened her eyes, she found that the Immortal Lady, who should have been protected by her, had somehow moved in front of her.
The Immortal Lady held a dagger in her hand, with a slicing posture. Below the dagger, two severed flames lay on the ground. The flames that had been burning brightly moments ago now flickered weakly, on the verge of being extinguished.
Bai Lixin swung the dagger gracefully in mid-air, looking down at the pair with disdain. “Is this all you’re capable of?”
The pair stared at their extinguished magic, their faces changing color. Yi Niang Qian asked sharply, “Who are you, exactly?”
“Are you allowed to become practitioners and yet I’m not? I see that the two of you are quite skilled at bullying others. You didn’t hesitate to bully those madams before me. Could it be that you have something to do with those madams’ deaths?”
Bai Lixin’s voice turned icy. “Tell me, did you two kill those madams?”
Yi Niang Qian’s face turned pale. “Stop talking nonsense. We haven’t killed anyone! Xiaodie, let’s go!”
With that, she stopped saying more and quickly left, taking Xiaodie with her.
Bai Lixin watched Yi Niang Qian’s hasty departure and silently put away the dagger.
He looked around. They had made quite a big commotion and yet no one had come. Wasn’t that strange?
He had deliberately provoked the two of them earlier to force them to reveal their abilities and inquire about the deaths of the previous wives.
However, once the question was asked, the topic seemed to become taboo and the two of them immediately fled.
That was a bit strange too.
The thin maid patted her chest and walked up to Bai Lixin. “Immortal Lady, you scared me to death just now. So, you really are an immortal. You’re not afraid of them even when they attacked.”
Bai Lixin surveyed the surroundings before calmly speaking. “Let’s go. We’ll talk about it later.”
The thin maid immediately covered her mouth and quickly followed Bai Lixin.
When Bai Lixin returned to his room, the thin maid closed the door and spoke in a hushed voice, “Those two just said that they were not the ones who killed the previous madams. Immortal Lady, do you want to investigate this family? Is it about Madams’ mysterious deaths?”
After finishing her last sentence, the thin maid’s eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had discovered something extraordinary.
Bai Lixin: “Since we’re here, let’s investigate.”
Indeed, it was just an investigation.
Now that he had married into the Lin family using Miss Song’s identity, at least he had the County Magistrate to cover for him, and his actions wouldn’t raise too much suspicion. Without this identity, he might have been discovered if he had acted alone.
Since he was already in this family, and there were some suspicions here, he decided to investigate how those madams had died.
After having lunch in the room, Bai Lixin strolled around the courtyard with the thin maid.
Strolling wasn’t their main objective; he wanted to quickly understand the environment of this household.
As they walked into the courtyard, he saw a servant hastily entering the County Magistrate’s study and then hurriedly leaving with something in hand.
“Wait.” Seeing the servant about to leave, he quickly stopped him. “Who are you? What are you doing in Master’s study?”
Of course he didn’t care about County Magistrate. His aim was to find out what the County Magistrate was doing in the yamen.
For the most accurate information about the mysterious deaths and strange occurrences in town, where should he go?
Of course, it was the yamen.
While the brothels were indeed hubs for gossip, the official government was the place to look for legitimate clues.
He recognized this servant; he had always been by the County Magistrate Lin’s side and appeared to be the County Magistrate’s trusted aide.
This morning, he should have followed the County Magistrate to the yamen, but now he rushed back in haste to retrieve something. County Magistrate Lin must have sent him back.
Indeed, the servant respectfully bowed to him. “Greetings, Madam.”
“Madam, I was sent by Master to retrieve documents related to a case.”
Bai Lixin: “A case? What case?”
Servant: “Early this morning, the fishermen were preparing to go fishing in the river but as soon as they reached the riverbank, they discovered a dead body with a strange appearance. The body resembled the peculiar corpses found earlier. The documents regarding those previous corpses are in the study, so I was sent to retrieve them.”
Bai Lixin immediately showed a shocked expression, covering his mouth with a handkerchief. “How terrifying! Will Master be in danger while handling these cases? Is he afraid?”
The servant was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled. “Madam, rest assured, Master is already accustomed to handling cases like these.”
Bai Lixin: “It was almost time for lunch when Master went. Has he had his meal?”
The servant hesitated for a moment. “No, the yamen is currently in chaos. Master doesn’t have the heart to eat. But don’t worry, Madam. After Master finishes his work, he will definitely have his meal.”
“How did it become so chaotic?” Bai Lixin seized on the inconsistency. “Didn’t you just say that Master is accustomed to handling cases? If he’s accustomed, how could it be chaotic?”
The servant sighed. “Ah, Madam, Master is in a difficult situation. This time, the deceased isn’t just anyone; it’s one of the yamen’s scribes. Previously, he used to sit on the side and record the cases. Now that he’s gone, we can’t find a suitable replacement, so everything is in disarray.”
“I can’t say more, Madam,” the servant bowed. “Master is waiting for me to deliver the documents. I must leave.”
Bai Lixin nodded with a flicker in his eyes. “Very well, be safe on your way.”
After he left, Bai Lixin headed straight to the kitchen.
The thin maid looked puzzled. “Miss, are you hungry? Didn’t you just have a meal?”
Yesterday, she claimed to be an immortal who grew up drinking dewdrops. It was difficult to distinguish which words out of the Immortal Lady’s mouth were true or false.
Bai Lixin: “It’s not for me.”
They arrived at the kitchen while talking.
The head cook was preparing to rest and immediately stood up upon seeing Bai Lixin.
“Madam, is there something you need?”
Bai Lixin: “Prepare a few dishes and some food for me. Master has been busy with cases in the yamen and hasn’t eaten. I’ll take it to him.”
Upon hearing it was for the Master, the chef dared not delay. She was about to start cooking when Bai Lixin continued, “No need for anything too fancy, just two hot dishes and two refreshing side dishes. Add a few steamed buns, and make it quick.”
If it wasn’t swift, he might miss out on the yamen’s case.
Thinking the Madam was concerned about the Master being hungry, the cook didn’t dare to waste time. In no time, she cooked up two hot dishes.
In the slightly confused eyes of the thin maid, Bai Lixin held a basket of food in one hand and pulled the thin maid with the other, heading straight out the door and moving in the direction of the yamen.
‘Let’s go find some clues~’
After walking a few steps, the thin maid finally reacted. She snatched the food basket and placed it on her own arm. “Immortal Lady, could it be that you’ve truly fallen for County Magistrate Lin?”
Bai Lixin stumbled and pointed at his eyes. “Are my eyes beautiful?”
The thin maid stared at those starry eyes for a while, and nodded absentmindedly. “Yes, very beautiful.”
Bai Lixin: “Are they blind?”
The thin maid was stunned, and it took her a moment to grasp Bai Lixin’s meaning.
Only a blind person would fall for County Magistrate Lin!
In other words, the Immortal Lady doesn’t even have to utter a single curse when she curses people?
