Chapter 955 Matchmaking

"Thank you, Sister Red Heart, I really like it."

After learning the origin of the jade hairpin, Lin Yuesha carefully put it away. She teased Hongtao, saying that a hairpin as a congratulatory gift was obviously not sincere enough. She would embroider a screen for Hongtao when she recovered.

“I noticed from the beginning that the pockmarked man was different towards you, but who knew he had been eyeing you for so long.”

Hongtao looked relaxed and chatted with Lin Yuesha.

In the blink of an eye, it seemed like not much time had passed, yet it also felt like a very long time had gone by.

Lin Yuesha was eventually snatched away and swallowed by Qi Heng's wolf.

"Wait a minute, it hasn't been swallowed yet."

Lin Yuesha emphasized that she married Qi Heng by chance, but they did not consummate their marriage.

Let's wait until she comes of age; the timing isn't right now.

"I suspect you're telling dirty jokes, but I have no proof."

Hongtao covered her mouth and chuckled. She looked Lin Yuesha up and down. It had been a while since she last saw her. The little girl was already budding, and her figure had the curves of a young woman.

I remember at the villa, Lin Yuesha made all sorts of excuses to avoid going to the hot springs.

In reality, she was worried that if the cotton stuffing in her chest were exposed, she might attract the attention of the Prince of Zhenbei.

"I'm just afraid you'll tell on me."

Back then, Hongtao loved to shirk her responsibilities and pushed the task of serving Xuanyao onto Lin Yuesha. Neither of them could have imagined that they would one day become sisters.

"Sister Red Heart, do you regret it?"

Lin Yuesha once asked Hongtao whether it was worth risking her life to avoid marriage.

No regrets.

There's no going back in life. Only after escaping the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion did Hongtao see everything clearly.

Her parents and family were unreliable; no one cared whether she lived or died.

If she could start over, Red Peach thought, she wouldn't want to be delusional again.

"Brother Bai and I have become sworn siblings, supporting each other and sharing hardships. I have done it."

As Hongtao spoke, she took out the silk flower that Baiying had given her from her purse and gently stroked it.

She always carried the silk flowers with her, and they were well preserved, still looking brand new.

"Sister Yue Sha, do I look terrible?"

Red Peach struggled to move her body, instantly breaking out in a cold sweat from the pain.

"Sister Red Peach, your face is pale. You need to recuperate for a while."

Lin Yuesha thought of the scars on Zhang Daya's arm and said with concern, "If it hurts, just shout it out. We're on a small island, surrounded by water, no one can hear us."

"It hurts, but it's not unbearable."

Red Peach gently shook her head, her eyes filled with apology. She was in so much pain that she was going crazy and had lost consciousness.

“I still have some silver in my purse. I heard that Daya is going to marry Lu the carpenter. Could you help me send some as a dowry?”

Hongtao didn't like taking advantage of others, and Lin Yuesha, knowing her temperament, nodded in agreement.

The two sisters snuggled together, talking intimately. During this time, Hongtao's clothes were soaked with sweat, so Lin Yuesha quickly fetched warm water to help Hongtao wipe herself down.

Although Hongtao gritted her teeth and endured it, Lin Yuesha could still sense that she was in great pain.

“Sister Yue Sha, the reason I was captured and brought before the Prince of Zhenbei this time was because I was betrayed by my own family.”

Although she had already known in her heart that this would be the outcome, Red Peach still felt heartbroken after it happened.

Blood relatives, bound by blood, were willing to risk their lives for her meritorious service.

My parents said she was a bastard and they would rather never have had such a daughter.

"Look at the whip marks on my body, don't they look less severe than last time?"

When she escaped from the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion last time, Hongtao was beaten until her skin was torn and bleeding, but she could endure it; it was only the wounds that hurt.

Now, however, things are different. The whip marks are blue and purple, and she can feel the pain with every breath. The pain is so intense that she scratches wildly, and all the fingernails on her ten fingers have fallen off.

Lin Yuesha gently hugged Hongtao, but was worried about touching her wound.

“Sister Red Peach, I have brought medicine for your wounds. I was fortunate enough to meet the Medicine King in the Northwest. As long as you apply the ointment, your wounds will not leave scars.”

Lin Yuesha assured Hongtao that she knew Hongtao loved beauty and didn't want to have unsightly scars.

As for the physical damage, it can be treated slowly, and who knows, Hongtao might even have offspring in the future.

"If only none of this had happened."

Hongtao looked dazed and talked for a long time; she was tired.

"Sister Red Peach, sleep a little longer. When you wake up, drink the fish soup I made."

After Lin Yuesha finished speaking, Hongtao had already fallen asleep, making soft breathing sounds.

After sitting for another fifteen minutes, Lin Yuesha saw Bai Ying peeking in from the doorway. She went outside and heard Bai Ying ask, "How is Hongtao's injury?"

"Not good."

Lin Yuesha told the truth that although Hongtao tried her best to remain calm, she was trembling and covered in cold sweat, which showed how hard Hongtao was enduring it.

"I'm sorry to her."

Bai Ying revealed a hint of melancholy. The master was right; a real man must be brave enough to take responsibility.

Although it was Red Peach's own choice that she was seriously injured, it was all because of him.

This time, Hongtao was tortured to the point of wishing for death by the Prince of Zhenbei while protecting him.

"Moonlight Maiden, once Red Peach recovers, I'd like to ask you to be my matchmaker."

Bai Ying had made up his mind. He was unwilling before, but now the situation was different, and he wanted to marry her and take care of her.

Are you serious?

Lin Yuesha asked scrutinizingly.

Red Peach was seriously injured twice, which will affect her offspring. If White Shadow's actions were motivated by sympathy or gratitude, they will become a hidden danger sooner or later.

One day, Bai Ying will find a woman he likes. How will Hong Tao cope? Lin Yue Sha doesn't want Hong Tao to have hope only to despair again.

Rather than doing that, it's better to stay as it is and not take that step.

“I know your concerns, and I made this decision after considering it for a while.”

Bai Ying's expression was serious. He wasn't acting out of sympathy for Hong Tao, but rather because he had developed feelings for her over time.

He had had very little contact with women before and knew nothing about matters between men and women.

Inside the door, Hongtao leaned against the doorframe, tears streaming down her face. Unfortunately, she didn't hear what Bai Ying said next.

Lying in bed, the pain twisted her internal organs, the bed frame was scratched by her fingernails, and all her fingernails were broken.

Red Peach forcefully pulled out the broken fingernail. The pain in her fingernails was nothing compared to the pain in her internal organs, which plunged her into despair.

Her arms were covered in sores that even Bai Ying and Zhang Daya, who were taking care of her, were affected. When Hongtao flared up, she felt like a demon.

External injuries may heal eventually, but internal injuries never will; every day of living is torture.

Hongtao endured it all and finally met Lin Yuesha, where she spoke her heart.

She closed her eyes, utterly exhausted, and fainted from the pain.

During this time, Lin Yuesha came in to check on Hongtao and saw that her breathing was stable. She was relieved and then went to discuss the matter with Bai Ying.

"I can put in a good word for you, but Hearts might not be willing."

Hearts is still proud at heart, especially in this situation. It's not impossible that Hearts might throw a tantrum and refuse to cooperate.