After I stopped being a lady from a rich family, I fought all over the capital

Chapter 384 Verification
The crab spirit was hysterical and didn't believe Song Lan's words at all.

Even if what Song Lan said before was true, and it has all been verified.

The claim that the benefactor's family never retrieved his body or gave him a proper burial is absolutely untrue.

Absolutely impossible!
The crab spirit looked at Song Lan, a sense of anticipation rising in its heart.

She desperately wanted to hear Song Lan tell her that everything he had just said was a lie.

Not really.

But the crab was destined to be disappointed.

Song Lan, expressionless, added insult to injury: "Facts are facts, truth is truth. No matter how hysterical you are, the truth is the truth. It can't be faked."

She chuckled softly: "Instead of wasting your time here doing pointless nonsense, you should investigate the truth."

Whether these things are true or false, whether I'm lying to you or not, or whether you want the answer you're looking for, everyone can verify it.

"The remains of your benefactor have remained submerged in the water and have never been moved. If you want to investigate, it will be a piece of cake."

Song Lan sneered: "Or rather, you're just indulging in self-pity! You don't care at all about the truth."

"All you want to hear are the things you want to hear."

"Those words that praise you, affirm your gratitude, and sing your praises for repaying kindness."

"That's why you're unwilling to investigate the truth and verify the facts!"

The crab spirit's expression instantly changed, and it angrily shouted, "I didn't!"

How could this woman, this woman, slander her like that?!
"My desire to repay this kindness is witnessed by Heaven."

"I have absolutely no selfish motives."

"If I have any selfish motives, then let me..."

Before the crab spirit could utter its oath, Song Lan coldly interrupted, "So why are you wasting your time here spouting those empty words?"

"If it's not a guilty conscience, then is it just stupidity?"

"You'll find out the truth as soon as you see it for yourself."

She said calmly, "There's no need to waste your breath here talking nonsense."

The crab spirit was speechless.

Even as his face turned red, the crab spirit couldn't utter another word.

At this moment, the crab spirit had to admit that Song Lan was right after all.

But the truth is cruel.

She really didn't know how to face it.

After a long silence, the crab spirit finally had to face reality.

At least, Song Lan got one thing right again.

If she truly wanted to repay the debt of gratitude, then even if the news she heard was false, she should still urgently verify it.

If this is true, she has a chance to be saved in Shanghai, and she must take that chance.

At the very least, our benefactor should be given a proper burial.

Instead of letting their benefactor continue to suffer in the water because they are too cowardly to face the truth.

Even in death, they cannot find peace.

The crab spirit hesitated for a moment, and before seeking the truth, she looked at Song Lan and couldn't help but ask another question.

"...But if these things are true, why would he do such a thing?"

The crab spirit thought of that man who always had a kind and optimistic look on his face.

"Hua Ni'er is his daughter!"

"He was also very sad and heartbroken over Huani'er's accidental drowning!"

How could he... how could he be so heartless?

The crab spirit choked up several times, unable to continue speaking: "...How can you bear to let Huani'er not find peace even after death, and even become a wandering ghost?"

“Especially, how could he possibly, how could he possibly have never offered sacrifices to Huani’er?”

"If he never erected a monument for Huani'er, then who was it that he would prepare thoroughly, bring a lot of paper money, and travel a long way to pay his respects every year on the anniversary of Huani'er's death, during Qingming Festival, and during the Ghost Festival?"

The crab spirit couldn't understand it.

She really couldn't understand.

Song Lan did not answer her, but said only: "Since you want to know, why don't you go and see for yourself, then you'll understand?"

What's the point of saying more to me here?

"On the contrary, the longer you stay with me, the longer your savior will suffer."

"If you don't care, you can stay here and keep dawdling and spouting this nonsense to me."

Song Lan remained indifferent, appearing completely unconcerned.

She did indeed see through the thoughts in the steamed bun shop owner's mind when they met face to face.

But what can we do about it?
She has no obligation to answer the crab spirit's questions...

However, this matter is indeed regrettable.

If she hadn't met the steamed bun shop owner face-to-face, she really wouldn't have discovered anything wrong.

After all, strictly speaking, the little girl's death was indeed an accident.

This was also a calamity destined for her.

However, because of her kindness, what was originally a calamity turned into a good outcome.

The little girl saved the crab spirit's life, and she should have been rewarded for her good deeds. Even if she wasn't reborn into a better life, she should at least have achieved enlightenment and become a ghost king who protects the area and enjoys offerings from the mortal world.

But now, things have taken an unexpected turn...

No, this cannot be called a twist of fate.

It must have been someone's scheme that caused the little girl, who should have received good fortune and smoothly gone to the underworld to receive her reward, to become a wandering ghost because of the twisted and dark thoughts of certain people.

How can one not feel a sense of regret in such a situation?

even……

If Song Lan hadn't seen through the darkness deep within the steamed bun shop owner's soul, she probably would have been deceived just the same way.

Who would have thought that the steamed bun shop owner, who appeared to be a loving husband and father and a model husband, had actually sensed something was wrong when his daughter was drowning?
Because of those dark thoughts, they pretended not to hear anything and let their daughter drown in the pond near their home.

Afterwards, they had to pretend to be heartbroken.

He was filled with remorse and regret for not watching his daughter properly, which led to her drowning.

In order to escape his despondency, he worked tirelessly day and night, from dawn till dusk, to accumulate wealth.

He did this only to alleviate his own unbearable pain, and also to treat his wife, who had fallen ill after learning of their daughter's death.

He has maintained this image of a devoted and kind person all this time.

It seems they've become so convinced of their own act that they've started to believe it themselves.

But the true nature of one's soul does not lie.

The reason why he refused to save his daughter from death was already deeply etched into his soul.

It cannot be erased.

No matter how well he disguised himself, it was all in vain.

Even now, he still believes what the fortune teller told him: if he wants a son, he must give up his current daughter, otherwise, with this daughter causing trouble, he will never have a son in this lifetime.

Even if she were to be reborn, she would be hindered from becoming a daughter.

He didn't really believe such absurd words, especially since the fortune teller's stall was soon smashed, proving that he was nothing more than a liar who spouted nonsense.

They don't know anything about fortune telling.

Therefore, it is highly likely that the claim that his daughter would hinder the birth of his son is entirely fabricated.

He already had seven or eight parts doubt in his heart. But no amount of doubt could outweigh that one part of belief.

He ultimately decided to ignore his daughter's drowning, believing it was better to be safe than sorry.

Even after his daughter's death, he worried that her memorial tablet would continue to bring misfortune to his son.

Even though he didn't even have a son at that time.

Yet he hardened his heart and did not collect his daughter's body, nor did he erect a tombstone or build a grave for her.

Just pretend that this person never existed.

That's why the little girl didn't go to the underworld to be reincarnated after she died, and there were no ghost messengers to guide her soul.

In the end, they became wandering ghosts.

Indeed, the little girl had no memory of being harmed in her life.

After all, the little girl was not harmed by anyone.

It doesn't even count as indirect harm.

If Song Lan hadn't seen the steamed bun shop owner again, there probably wouldn't have been a way to expose this secret.

As for what the crab spirit said, this man would travel long distances to worship at the Qingming and Zhongyuan festivals.

That wasn't a way of mourning one's own daughter at all.

Instead, it was to mourn his son who died young... After all, he had no other children since this son was born.

Unfortunately, this child also died young.

This child was born secretly to him and his mistress, so naturally he dared not let anyone know.

He especially dared not let his wife at home know.

Otherwise, wouldn't the image of a devoted lover that he has cultivated over the years collapse overnight?
Not to mention, he insisted on pretending to be a deeply affectionate person, but actually had another purpose!
That was plotting against the crab spirit.

He knew that the crab spirit was a monster.

But instead of feeling scared, he thought of the stories he had heard from the storytelling stalls.

In the story, the female demons are always moved by the deep affection of mortal men, and then willingly stay by their side, giving them everything they can, especially gold and silver jewelry.

All she wanted was to be with a mortal man, to cook for him, mend his clothes, bear his children, and earn money to support him and his family.

That's why he has consistently maintained his image as a deeply affectionate person.

It's all to entice the crabs to get excited.

What's more, it was the crab spirit who came to them on its own, saying it wanted to repay a debt of gratitude.

The debt of saving a life, and the willingness to repay it with one's own body, is a common theme in storytelling performances.

He had another consideration.

The crab spirit is a monster, and monsters are physically strong, so their children will surely be healthier, and perhaps they won't die young!

Unexpectedly, the crab spirit remained unmoved, focused solely on repaying the debt of gratitude, with no room for anything else in its heart.

The crab spirit never imagined things would turn out this way!

She is a demon after all; no matter how pure her heart may be, she is still a demon.

Demons will bewitch people.

Naturally, the truth was easily obtained.

It's laughable that all these years, she thought she was repaying a debt of gratitude, but in reality, she was aiding and abetting evil!
The crab spirit wanted nothing more than to kill this beast! Scum!!
Song Lan received her reward for her good deeds the following morning.

She was somewhat surprised, yet felt it made perfect sense.
The crab spirit is indeed not one to drag things out. On the contrary, this simple-minded demon is swift and decisive in its actions.

Once something is decided, they will immediately and decisively get it done.

At breakfast, Song Lan had just drunk half a bowl of porridge when Liu Wu rushed in, shouting loudly and without any of his usual decorum.

"Lady Ghost! Lady Ghost!"

"Did you hear that?"

"The steamed bun shop we went to earlier has run into trouble!!"

His face showed no fear, only a longing to share gossip with others.

Song Lan raised her eyes and glanced at him lightly.

The arrogant person instantly fell silent.

Even though Song Lan didn't say anything, Liu Wu clearly understood that Song Lan was unhappy at the moment.

That's true; it's easy to get upset when someone interrupts your meal.

Liu Wu sat down obediently and properly to the side.

Soon I realized that just sitting there like that wasn't quite right either.

So he gave a wink to the boy serving him, wanting someone to bring him a bowl.

result--

They completely ignored him!

But it really infuriated him!

Despite his anger, he would never dare to act recklessly.

He glanced cautiously at Song Lan, and seeing that no one intended to stand up for him, he subconsciously kept a low profile, stood up, and went to get his bowl and chopsticks.

After Song Lan had finished eating and was rinsing her mouth, washing her hands, and wiping her mouth, Liu Wu finally dared to sheepishly bring in his bowl, looking utterly pathetic.

"...Lady Ghost, may I have some?"

It looks like a big dog waiting for a command before it dares to move.

Song Lan was annoyed by his silly antics.

"It's as if I've wronged you."

"Haven't you been given food before?"

Liu Wu quickly shook his head: "No, no, no! How could the female ghost not give me food? How could she possibly wrong me!"

"I was being too cautious..." he said, then felt that this didn't quite sound right, but after thinking about it, he couldn't think of any other words to replace it.

He scratched his head anxiously, his face turning red with frustration.

He stammered out, "I was just thinking that it's never wrong to be polite."

That's why I took the liberty of asking that extra question.

"Please don't be angry, Lady Ghost..."

Hearing his words, Song Lan knew his embarrassment and helplessness, but suddenly wanted to tease the child: "Am I some kind of petty person? Getting angry so easily? You've been scared."

Liu Wu: ...

"No, no, no."

He was so nervous that he stammered, waving his hands haphazardly, desperately trying to explain: "No, no, no, I absolutely didn't mean that!"

"Lady Ghost..."

He was wronged!

How come a perfectly good sentence has been distorted into this meaning?

Liu Wu was so anxious he was about to cry.

He wanted to explain, but he was too tongue-tied to know how.

Did the female ghost misunderstand him?

That still means the female ghost has wicked thoughts and a twisted heart, which is why she sees everything as dirty.

Just thinking about it, Liu Wu felt that saying these words would surely lead to his demise and would definitely anger the female ghost.

But if we don't say it this way, what else can we say?

The female ghost has misunderstood him!