Did Miss become a nun today?

After being humiliated by her aunt, Xie Yun Chu went back and angrily copied three pages of scriptures to slowly soothe the anger she had suffered outside.

Just then, the Chen family sent word that she was inviting the family of three to a feast on the day she moved.

The meal was lively, but Old Man Chen couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Who would have thought I'd be eating at a restaurant like this in my lifetime..."

"If your mother were still alive, and had met her benefactor, she would have been able to eat meat. She loved meat the most, but she never got to eat a single bite before she died..."

Chen Yan quickly wiped away his father's tears, "On such a joyous day, let's not talk about these things. Miss Xie is still here."

Old Man Chen quickly wiped away his tears, "Look at me, I'm so naive, I've spoiled Miss's fun."

"It's alright."

She felt more relaxed outside, but at the Marquis's residence, she was always very reserved when having a meal.

During their meal, the group chatted about various things, including Dashu Village and Baiyang Mountain.

Xie Yun Chu suddenly remembered that Wei Zhao had said he was going to suppress bandits in Baiyang Mountain, so she casually asked him about it.

Chen Yan nodded. "The bandits of Baiyang Mountain have been entrenched there for many years. They come down the mountain every half month. I saw them from afar when my father and I went up the mountain last time. They were all carrying knives."

The bandits in the Baiyang Mountain area have existed since the previous dynasty, and the nearby counties and towns have been greatly disturbed by them. This is why refugees flock to the vicinity of Baiyang Mountain, where no one cares and they can stay as they please.

"I heard that the imperial court sent people to suppress the bandits the year before last, but they couldn't even find the bandits' stronghold and suffered considerable losses."

Xie Yunchu pondered for a moment, then asked, "Brother Chen, do you know approximately how many bandits there are?"

"Not many. We villagers often see them when we go up the mountain. All in all, it shouldn't be more than a hundred."

"Not even a hundred? Are you sure?"

"Of course, the villagers in the neighborhood have all seen it."

That's strange.

The Chen family had lived in Baiyang Mountain for three or four years, and some of the people in the village there had lived there their whole lives. It was impossible for them not to know what was going on in the mountains.

Xie Yun Chu did not doubt the truthfulness of Chen Yan's words. Most of the information about Wei Zhao came from the reports submitted by the county, but the reports from the imperial court were not wrong under normal circumstances.

After having a meal, she sent the Chen family back home. Instead of immediately returning to the Marquis's residence, she went to the General's residence, only to be told that Wei Zhao was not there, but had gone to the military camp and would not be returning home anytime soon.

"Miss, why did you suddenly seek out General Wei?" Lan Yue asked, puzzled.

She didn't speak. Outsiders weren't allowed into the military camp, and it wasn't appropriate for a young woman like her to send someone directly to look for them.

He instructed Lan Yue, "Have the coachman go and ask again where the third young master of the Wei family is today."

*

Pei Changfeng and Wei Lin have arranged to listen to music and drink wine today.

Meng Qi'an was the least able to drink among the three, only daring to drink tea. "I saw you looking lost and dejected a few days ago, how come you're in the mood for drinking today?"

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Wei Lin scoffed, "Him? His little cousin is ignoring him. He thinks she likes someone else, and he can't stand it, so he's hiding away and crying."

Pei Changfeng kicked him, "Shut up!"

"Has the matter been investigated and clarified?" Meng Qi'an asked.

Wei Lin spoke first: "It's been found out. The person with Xie Yun Chu that day was my older brother."

"General Wei?"

Wei Lin looked at Pei Changfeng with a look of disappointment and frustration, "My older brother kindly offered to take someone home, and this kid is still jealous. How shameful."

After that day, Pei Changfeng calmed down and sent people to investigate what had happened at the horse farm.

Xie Yun Chu and Zhao Ming Yue traveled together, but Zhao Ming Yue was taken back by her family halfway through the journey, so she entrusted Xie Yun Chu to Wei Zhao.

Who is Wei Zhao? He was a man who could lead an army at the age of fifteen, killed countless enemies, and was as cold as iron. He didn't have a woman by his side, not even a female mosquito.

How could she possibly have anything to do with Xie Yun Chu?

But when Wei Lin said this, Pei Changfeng felt as if his tail had been stepped on, and immediately turned his face away.

"Who's jealous? She's going to marry me in the future, so I naturally have the right to know."

Wei Lin deliberately poked at his sore spot, "You said you didn't like her, but you care so much. You clearly like Xie Yun Chu."

Pei Changfeng's expression stiffened. "Who said I like her?"

"Xie Yun Chu is the wife my mother chose for me, my fiancée, so of course she can only love me."

Then he muttered to himself, "I would never like that brainless idiot."

He changed the subject, nudging Wei Lin, "Don't forget, I won our bet last time. If I can appease Xie Yun Chu, you have to give me one hundred taels. When are you going to pay me?"

Wei Lin seemed to see right through him. "Tch, don't I know you too well?"

"You just like Xie Yun Chu, but you'll never admit it. Who was it that was secretly crying like a lost soul a few days ago? Look at you, so pathetic."

Pei Changfeng slammed his hand on the table, his face flushed red. "What nonsense are you talking about? Who cried?"

He stiffened his neck and raised his voice a few decibels, "Me, like her? It's just a fling, that way I can keep her under my control. Once she's completely devoted to me, I'll just kick her to the curb."

Xie Yun Chu originally wanted to tell Wei Lin about Baiyang Mountain and ask him to warn General Wei to be careful.

Just as he was about to knock on the door, he heard voices inside and slowly lowered his raised hand.

It's truly laughable that she actually thought Pei Changfeng cared about her to some extent.

So that's what they were planning.

How much do you hate her to resort to this kind of revenge?

"Miss, shall we go in?" Lan Yue asked softly.

"No, let's go back."

Leaving the restaurant, she pondered how to deliver the message to Wei Zhao.

She couldn't make a fuss, and she couldn't go directly to the military camp. Zhao Mingyue had also been locked in her room by her father recently and couldn't come out. If she went there again, she would definitely get beaten a few more times.

This thought caused them to miss their appointed time. As the sun set, they passed by the winding river and found many people gathered there to release lanterns.

She had never been a patient person, so she asked Lan Yue to buy several lotus lanterns.

"What would you like to write on it, Miss?"

She thought for a moment, then glanced at the lamp in Lan Yue's hand. This girl said the same things every year, and she said almost the same things, except this year there was an extra lamp.

After writing down my wish, I squatted by the river and slowly pushed the river lantern out.

The first two floated away safely, but the last one always floated back.

After finally drifting out with the current, the river lantern seemed to have a mind of its own, swaying left and right as soon as it floated away, threatening to topple over.

Is it that even God doesn't want to fulfill her wish to become a nun?

She refused to believe it, gritted her teeth, splashed water, and pushed the lamp further away, but the lamp just wouldn't listen.

She reached out to grab it, but her arms weren't long enough. The river lantern brushed past her fingertips and was about to tip over.

Suddenly I got angry. Those were river lanterns meant for Buddha. How dare you overturn such a small river?

She lifted her skirt to chase after him, but a figure grabbed the river lantern first, straightened it, and floated away down the river.

In the dim light, she recognized the person who had come in and couldn't help but be surprised.

"Thank you, Young Master Meng."

Meng Qi'an was not good at drinking, so he left first, but unexpectedly saw an acquaintance by the river.

"Miss Xie, you're too kind. It was nothing at all."

Xie Yun Chu had a good impression of Meng Qi An, who was a gentle and refined gentleman like his older cousin. Compared to Pei Chang Feng and Wei Lin, he seemed out of place.

It's truly admirable that such a person could be on good terms with both of them.

Meng Qi'an also bought a river lantern from a nearby stall and released it.

"What brings Miss Xie here?"

Remembering what she had heard today, she just made up an excuse.

But Meng Qi'an was a very clever man, and he asked with a smile, "Miss Xie, did you hear that today?"

"What?"

"I asked the staff in the building, and they said a young woman stood outside the door for a long time today."

"Besides Miss Xie, no one else could find a place like that."

Meng Qi'an spoke in a normal tone, without any mockery or disdain. Among Pei Changfeng's friends, he was the one who treated her the best.

His words today show that he did not reveal the truth to Pei Changfeng.

"I did go there today, but not to see my cousin."

"I know."

Did he know?

Remembering all the ridiculous things she had done in the past to follow Pei Changfeng, this young master Meng had seen it all, but not only had he not said anything, he had even spoken up for her in front of his cousin.

He's a truly rare and kind person.

But in the end, their friendship wasn't very deep. After chatting for a bit, they went their separate ways.

The two walked away from each other. Meng Qi'an turned around, and the girl's figure gradually disappeared into the distance. He murmured:

"Pei Changfeng, oh Pei Changfeng, will you ever regret this?"