One hundred and thirty demons, hurry up and show your true form!

  Watching He Lan's eyes widen and her neck twisted, the maid and Zhang Shi both exclaimed and quickly shook He Lan's body.

  "Madam, wake up quickly... wu wu wu... Madam, hurry and wake up..." The maid cried while calling out.

  "Mother, wake up...... Mother......" Zhang shook her a few times and saw He Lan's eyes wide open in shock and fear. She quickly let go of her hand and stared at her in terror for a moment before shakily stretching out her hand to feel He Lan's nose.

  "Ah——" A sharp cry burst from her mouth.

  "Madam..." The maid seemed to understand something and cried even harder.

  "Come quickly! Come quickly!" Zhang shouted frantically towards the outside of the door.

  Several maids hurried into the room.

  "Quickly go and inform Master, tell him that Madame has ascended to heaven! Quickly go——" After Zhang shouted these words, she suddenly fell onto He Lan's body and wailed, "Mother, why did you have to leave......"

  Several maids were frightened, staring at the bulging eyes of Madame Tai on the bed, and then looking at Zhang Shi crying bitterly, suddenly turning pale with fear.

  Fortunately, one of the maids quickly came back to her senses and hastily called out to the others to go outside and inform someone.

  Bai Xin stood blankly two meters away from the bed, neither approaching nor leaving. Having come into contact with countless corpses, for the first time she didn't dare to touch hers.

  She really didn't dare, not because she was afraid, but because she feared being taken advantage of.

  Damn it, this He Lan is indeed a reincarnated old witch. In her previous life, she never had any kind intentions towards her, and even in her final moments, she still didn't forget to harm her. How despicable does one have to be to do something like this?

  This old woman is really asking for trouble...

  Before long, Bai Han rushed over and looked at the scene in the house. At first, he was stiff for a moment, then burst into tears and rushed to He Lan's bedside, wailing loudly.

  "Mother... how could you leave like this... your son hasn't shown filial piety to you yet... how could you abandon your son... mother..."

  Bai Xin composed herself and found a stool to sit down on, listening attentively to the wailing in front of her.

  She originally wanted to pretend to take a look and leave, but she didn't know that He Lan would get excited as soon as he heard her, as if she had come to beg for his life. After all, she still had some anger in her heart!

  Now that someone has died, she can't just leave like this. Things need to be cleared up before leaving, otherwise who knows what people will say about her if she turns around and leaves?

  She had to let others know that Helan's death had nothing to do with her, it was all her own doing, not to mention she hadn't even made a move, she hadn't even said a word.

  For a time, the room was filled with sorrowful voices, especially mournful and pitiful, truly heart-wrenching for those who heard them, and worrying for those who listened.

  First, Bai Hanliang and Zhang Shi, as well as several personal maids, cried. Later, the steward and house slaves rushed over to cry, and then other concubines and maids from different courtyards joined in. A spacious bedroom was packed with people of all sizes, just like a chorus singing out of tune. The scene was lively, the scale was grand, and the atmosphere was majestic, overflowing with deep emotions everywhere...

  It seems that this is indeed the case here.

  Watching the men and women crying as if they were about to collapse at any moment, she sat on a stool, looking particularly out of place. Fortunately, everyone was too busy mourning to notice her. But in this scene, Bai Xintong couldn't help but think that he should also wail a few times.

  Thinking of this, so as not to appear too heartless, she touched the tip of her tongue with her fingertips and then secretly wiped them to the corner of her eyes...

  This cry solved the problem, but what's next...

  Should she kneel down or not?

  Whether to kneel or not seems to be a problem too.

  Don't kneel, it seems out of place and disrupts the harmony of the scene. But if I don't kneel?

  Look around, where should she kneel?

  She pressed her lips together, and finally decided not to kneel.

  Why should I kneel? There isn't even a kneeling mat!

  After crying for almost a minute, the loud wailing in the house stopped as soon as Bai Hanlin spoke up.

  "Qinglian, what's going on? Mother wasn't well, why did she suddenly... suddenly just..." Bai Han's eyes still had tears in them, and after crying for a while, he seemed to have even more wrinkles on his forehead. He looked at Zhang Shi and asked seriously, also glancing at Bai Xindian a few times.

  Zhang's family held a handkerchief, wiping away tears from the corner of her eyes, and sobbed: "I don't know why my mother suddenly left... When I came with Princess Cheng, my mother was taking medicine, we didn't even have time to talk to her, she suddenly... suddenly... If Master doesn't believe me, you can ask Xiaoqing..."

  The maid who had previously given medicine to He Lan suddenly looked at Bai Xinzhu sitting on the stool after hearing Zhang Shi mention herself, and then said to Bai Han with a crying tone: "Master... what Madam said is true... The eldest lady was originally fine, but for some reason she suddenly..."

  Upon hearing this, Bai Han's eyes became complex as he glanced at Bai Xincheng, then turned his head to gaze sorrowfully at the portrait of his deceased mother.

  He didn't suspect the death of his mother, after all, since his mother was like this, he believed that Empress Dowager would not be so cruel as to lay hands on her own mother who was like a useless person. Moreover, the doctor had also said that his mother's heart was too heavy, and she almost didn't have the consciousness to survive, if she continued to refuse food like this, she would...

  He let out a sigh, stood up and said to Bai Xincheng: "Princess, something terrible has happened in my family, please forgive me for not being able to entertain you properly. If you have any business, why don't you just head back?"

  Bai Xin's expression turned solemn, and she looked up at him, saying straightforwardly: "Although this king's consort is not close to your White family, it would be inappropriate for me to leave at this time. You should focus on preparing for the funeral, don't mind me."

  Since the person is already dead, there's no need for her to say any polite words. She wants the Bai family to know that her relationship with them is not a familial one, but rather an exploitative one. She believes that Bai Hanqing can understand her words, and she only came here for the sake of appearances, having nothing to do with anything else.

  Upon hearing this, Bai Han showed no unusual emotions, as if he had expected it. He bowed his head slightly and said: "Then I'll have someone escort the Princess down to rest. The White family is after all the Princess's natal family, so she can do as she pleases. I still need to attend to my mother's funeral arrangements, so I won't keep you any longer."

  Since he decided to bring this daughter back from Maoshan Village, he had his own plans. Now that she has made her intentions clear, he doesn't have to hide his true feelings either. She is doing it for the sake of her own face, and isn't he also doing it for the sake of her being a princess?

  It's clear that the middle-aged man in front of her has changed somewhat. He no longer looks at her with a resentful expression, nor does he always blame her for everything. Seeing Bai Hanlin like this, Bai Xinting finally starts to feel relieved.

  Finally gained some insight, not bad!

  If he had such an awakening earlier, so many unexpected things would not have happened.

  People, take a good look at reality. How much do you pay to have the qualification to ask for returns? You haven't even paid, but you're thinking of calculating benefits, this is called daydreaming.

  It was still the small courtyard where I used to live.

  But this time, Bai Xinzhi felt a sense of lightness all over her body. Perhaps it was because He Lan had finally died, or perhaps it was due to Bai Han's indifferent and distant attitude. In any case, she felt a thorough sense of liberation.

  I believe this family won't mention her surname 'Bai' casually again in the future.

  As for He Lan's death, she didn't have any extra thoughts about it. She neither felt happy nor sympathetic, but only thought that this was what should happen. Perhaps the hatred left in her body was haunting her, anyway, she thought that dying like this would be good for everyone...

  Yan Mo had never said a word from start to finish, always seeming like an onlooker, neither happy nor worried, accompanying Bai Xinzhu in the White Manor.

  The news of Madame Bai's passing also spread quickly, and people who were on good terms with the Bai family all sent someone to offer their condolences.

  In Shu Xia State, regardless of the cause of death, there can only be three days for mourning rituals at home. On the fourth day, early in the morning, they must hold a funeral and bury the deceased.

  Three days was still within the tolerable range for Bai Xinzhi. On the fourth day, after He Lan's coffin was buried, the couple returned to the palace and simply reported the situation to Xia Gao.

  It was after Bai Xin returned to the palace that a rumor suddenly spread, saying that a plague was raging in the capital, and many adults and children had already contracted the plague, with their lives hanging by a thread.

  As a result, many palace staff spread rumors everywhere and inquired about it everywhere, worrying that their family members outside the palace had contracted this incurable disease.

  Suishui Palace

  The woman was dazed for two consecutive days and couldn't sit or stand still.

  What does plague mean for people today? It means death and a lot of deaths.

  So when the woman heard this news, she panicked.

  She can ignore others' life and death, but she cannot ignore her own daughter's life and death...

  But she can't go around asking for news like others, if she wants to know whether her daughter is safe, she must leave the palace herself.

  She also had a lucky time, thinking that her daughter should be fine. But as the rumors spread and became more terrifying, she was thoroughly panicked in her heart.

  Her daughter had just been born, if anything happens...

  The second day before dawn broke, the woman once again bribed a eunuch in charge of procurement with a large sum of money, borrowed his attire and waist plaque, and boarded the imperial carriage.

  ……

  The stars in the sky have not fallen, the night sky at dawn, with a hint of chill, the black streets, the thin moonlight seems to be unable to dispel this chill, making it seem insignificant.

  In the quiet alleys, the faint sound of footsteps echoed, under the weak starlight and moonlight, a figure quickly flashed into an uninhabited house.

  In the room, an unusual sound was heard, and a middle-aged woman who had been sleeping on the wooden bed suddenly sat up in surprise.

  "Who is it?!" Due to her unease, in the darkness, she felt around beside her for a bundle of clothes and subconsciously hugged it to her chest.

  "Don't be afraid, madam, it's me who has returned." As the voice of the newcomer sounded, the secret room suddenly lit up, and a young woman holding an oil lamp jumped into the eyes of the middle-aged woman.

  "Shouldn't you be attending to Haoran in the palace? Why have you returned at this time?" The middle-aged woman let out a breath and asked with puzzlement, while using the light to glance down at the swaddled infant in her arms, her beautiful eyes filled with deep affection.

  The woman placed the oil lamp on a simple wooden table and walked towards the wooden bed where she slept. She took the child from the middle-aged woman's arms, saw that the child was sleeping sweetly, and her hanging heart finally fell back in place.

  "What's going on?" the middle-aged woman asked nervously. She glanced up at a small hole above her head, where sunlight had not yet entered, and felt even more puzzled in her heart - shouldn't they be in the palace at this moment? How could they suddenly leave the palace?

  A young woman smiled reassuringly at her: "Don't worry, ma'am, nothing's wrong. It's just that I haven't seen Jing'er for a while and was worried, so I came out to take a look." After a pause, she asked seriously, "Ma'am, is everything all right between you and Jing'er?"

  A middle-aged woman shook her head: "Staying here all day, what can happen?"

  Her words were tinged with a hint of desolation and some melancholy. Looking at the young woman in front of her who was disguised as a eunuch, she sighed and said: "Bi'er, after Hao'er's injuries heal, come back, that place is no longer suitable for him, nor can it hold him, I really don't want to see him have any more accidents."

  In the cold palace for a year, her heart had cooled down, and she even had countless thoughts of taking her own life. But somehow, every time she thought about ending herself, she would think of her son, and those warm and beautiful scenes seemed to remind her that her son was still alive.

  What she didn't expect was that her son was still alive, although he had been seriously injured, and although his handsome face was no longer the same, he was still her son, the only person in this world whom she could trust and love.

  Not only did her son not die, but she even gained a granddaughter. When she was taken out of that cold palace without warmth, she didn't expect to receive such a big surprise.

  Although the woman in front of her was not likable, after all, what she did with Haoer was not glorious, and her identity as a married woman made her even more disgusted. But when she learned that this year she had been quietly taking care of Haoer and had given birth to a daughter for him, her heart finally balanced a little.

  She didn't know why they had to hide all the time, and many times she advised them to go out and see the sunlight, see the people in the world. As long as everyone kept a low profile, no one would know who they were. That way, they could live an ordinary and fulfilling life like ordinary people.

  Although life is hard, she has already looked down on those empty luxuries since walking out of the cold palace. Glory and wealth, fame and fortune, these things have really passed for a deposed empress.

  She is content with being alive and having her children and grandchildren by her side.

  Upon hearing Chu Ling's words, the young woman was slightly startled and her gentle gaze at her daughter suddenly flashed with a hint of coldness.

  She looked up and smiled at Chu Ling: "Don't worry, madam, the prince will be fine."

  Chu Ling furrowed her brow. The former glory and wealth were no longer there, now she was dressed simply, with a clear and plain face, a complete ordinary woman. She was very satisfied with herself now, but as for the current life...

  "Bixi, when you have time, please advise Haor more often. Now, I'm sure only your words can get through to him. Tell him not to have those unnecessary thoughts again and to come back as soon as he's recovered from his illness. Let him know that I miss him and am always worried about him. It's not easy for us mother and son to be alive, so don't let him ruin his own future, otherwise...otherwise how can I go on living?"

  In the end, Chu Ling's voice choked up.

  The young woman secretly furrowed her brow, but when she lifted her head, she had a kind and understanding expression: "Madam, you don't have to worry so much. The prince has experienced so much and has long since cast aside those honors and wealth. If it weren't for the best imperial physician in the palace who can cure his injuries, he wouldn't choose to return to that place either. He returned to the palace, isn't it also for you all to live a happy and peaceful life in the future?"

  Upon hearing this, Chu Ling finally put away some of her unfavorable guesses. However, there was still a hint of worry in her eyes that couldn't be dispelled.

  "He'd be better off if he could understand as you said." She sighed, looking at the woman's face after her disguise, and said seriously, "Bi'er, although I don't think highly of your past, considering you gave birth to Cong'er for Haor, I can let go of your past. As long as you can make Haor give up those unnecessary thoughts, be a good person, stay away from those places of trouble, and we find a place where no one knows us to start anew, I promise you, when that day comes, I'll let you two get married."

  The girl's eyelashes fluttered, she lowered her head, and a bitter smile involuntarily rose at the corner of her mouth.

  After doing so much, can they still get away with it?

  No way, even if she could retreat unscathed, she didn't want to retreat!

  She has endured untold hardships to get to this point, and no one knows how much she has suffered. To ask her to easily give up the hatred in her heart is something she cannot do! Why should those people live a carefree life, while they have to live like ants, or even spend their days in darkness without seeing the light?

  These pains, these hatreds, these unwillingness and resentments, how can she swallow them so easily?

  As she walked out of the secret room, the woman's expression was not very good, especially after hearing Chu Ling's words, her heart was like a huge wave rolling over. Chu Ling's kind and tempting words did not reduce her thoughts in her mind, but instead made her more determined to get rid of the person she hated, so that she could release her hatred as soon as possible, and then she could live a peaceful and happy life with him and their daughter...

  Just as she was about to step out, her feet suddenly froze on the threshold.

  In the dark alley, a group of people stood still, led by a man holding a torch that blocked her way. The firelight cast a dazzling glow on the man's tall figure, like a golden light that was piercing to the eyes. His chiseled face remained cold and enchanting, as if he couldn't show any extra expression except when facing a certain woman. At least every time he faced her, he was always so calm and emotionless.

  The man in front of her, with his outstanding appearance and extraordinary elegance, was someone she would never forget even if she died...

  It's all because of him that she has reached a point of no return, it's all because of him that she has sunk to such a despicable level, it's all because of him that she is living a life worse than death...

  Everything, tracing back to its origin, is all because of him!

  "Who are you looking for?" The woman quickly regained her composure and asked with a feigned displeasure.

  Unfortunately, she forgot at this moment that she was still wearing a eunuch uniform that didn't belong to her.

  The man standing in front of the gate pursed his thin lips and did not speak, nor did the dozens of black-clad men behind him. The one who spoke was a woman who walked out of the darkness beside them.

  "Of course we're looking for you." With a cold smile, Bai Xintong walked out and stood in front of her.

  As she suddenly appeared, the woman's eyes flashed with a hint of panic and quickly thought to close the door. But at this time, two long swords were suddenly placed on her neck from behind, and it was unknown when those black-clothed men entered the yard.

  "Bai Xinbi, don't be slow to reveal your true form!" Bai Xinzhi sneered coldly, looking at the woman with no way out. Today she would personally beat this woman back into shape!

  "What White Heart Jade, I don't know you, you've mistaken me! This is my home, you're trespassing, be careful or I'll report you to the authorities for disturbing the peace!" The woman's voice was cold and detached, her eyes flashing with anger as she glared at the man and woman in front of her.

  Upon hearing this, Bai Xin and Duan You both felt like laughing. Doesn't this woman know that she's going to die soon?

  She stepped forward quickly, patted the woman's body in several places, and a copper waist card suddenly appeared in her hand. Holding up the waist card, she hooked her lips coldly at the woman: "Go to the government office to report us? Bai Xinbi, even if you don't show your original shape first, it doesn't matter. This outfit of yours and this card, if we send you to the government office, do you think it's us who will be caught by the government or you who will be caught?"

  Looking at the woman's unfamiliar face, she sneered: "Do you think that after disguising yourself, you can deceive everyone? Duan Xue? This name sounds good, but I think your original name is even better, so why don't you change it back?"

  The woman's complexion was somewhat pale, and under the illumination of the torches, her beautiful eyes shone with a crimson glow.

  "What's going on here? I think you've got the wrong person!"

  "Still stubborn?" Bai Xinzhen was also getting impatient. How obstinate could this woman be? Suppressing the urge to beat her up, she glared at the woman's unfamiliar face with a fierce gaze, and suddenly reached out her hand to her face...

  Today she will make this demon show its true form!

  Digression

  Something came up this morning, so I didn't write much last night. There will be two updates today, so bear with me for now, and the second update will be sent out in the evening. Group muahmuah ~

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