Master Song's voice was almost choked with emotion.

They only knew that Master Song and Wu Daoyun were on good terms, but they never expected that a piece of Wu Daoyun's posthumous work could cause such a strong emotional reaction in Master Song.

It is clear that the two have a very deep friendship.

Jiang Huai shook his head and said sincerely, "I obtained this painting by chance. I'm glad it can help Master Song."

Master Song's eyes reddened, and he held the scroll tightly, reluctant to let go, as he spoke of Wu Daoyun:

"Daoyun, he can be considered my mentor. Back then, I didn't have a good time in the capital. No one appreciated my knowledge, and there were even rumors about me. The controversy surrounding me led almost all the academies in the capital to reject me. I even wanted to leave the capital and go to another city."

"But at that time, it was Daoyun who spoke up for me, even risking his own reputation to vouch for me, believing in my character, and that made the teachers of Baiwen Academy keep me."

"If it weren't for his help, I would never have been able to enter Baiwen Academy, nor would I have been able to become a teacher there."

"He loved landscapes and his lifelong ambition was to paint all the beautiful scenery in the world. However, he was unexpectedly bitten by a giant snake while painting in the mountains."

"Although the snake was venomous, he wouldn't have died if he had received timely treatment. Unfortunately, he was alone on the mountain at the time, and there was no one to help him. He tried his best, but he still couldn't reach the foot of the mountain to ask for help."

"Over the years, I have been searching for his paintings everywhere, hoping to remember him through these paintings."

“Young Master… it is an immense favor for me to receive this painting. I am truly grateful.”

Master Song spoke sincerely, and every word came from the bottom of his heart.

Everyone present was deeply moved.

Jiang Huaizhi comforted him, saying, "Master Song, this painting is of great significance to you, so it's better for it to remain in your possession."

Master Song smiled gently, then carefully rolled up the painting and put it back in the box.

He wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes with the corner of his clothes and said, "By the way, it seems that the Second Young Master has prepared something?"

Jiang Huaisong was listless. When he heard Master Song call him, he merely raised his chin, indicating that Sun Chan was handling the matter.

Sun Chan stood behind Wuyou, her hands on Wuyou's shoulders, and said with a slightly timid expression, looking down:

“Master Song, the things we have prepared are not as valuable as those prepared by the city lord and his wife, nor as thoughtful as those prepared by the eldest young master. They are just ordinary little trinkets. Please don’t find them offensive.”

After saying that, she beckoned Hongxiu to come forward.

Hongxiu held a round box in both hands and stood in front of Master Song.

Sun Chan explained, “This is a Guanyin statue that my father obtained from the temple. He hopes that Master Song will be blessed by Guanyin and have smooth sailing in the future. If he has the opportunity to study under you in the future, he hopes that you will take good care of him.”

Wuyou's eyes were fixed on Hongxiu's hand.

He kept thinking about one question.

He did put that thing into Jiangnan Yu's box.

But if Gu Jiangli orders someone to switch that thing out, where will they switch it to?

His heart was pounding, and he had no choice but to look at Gu Jiangli again.

But the shrewd calculation in Gu Jiangli's eyes and the mocking smile on her lips suddenly startled him.

If Gu Jiangli wanted to take revenge on him, where would he put that thing?

As he thought about it, a possibility emerged in his mind.

He immediately reached out and shouted, "Wait—! Don't open it!"

But it was too late.

While Master Song looked puzzled, Hongxiu had already lifted the lid of the round box.

The Guanyin statue that should have stood inside has been transformed into a fierce-looking, yellow and black venomous snake.

"Ah!" Hongxiu screamed in terror after seeing what was inside and threw the box away.

As luck would have it, the snake followed the line she threw out and landed straight on Master Song's chest.

"What is that?!"

"Oh my god!"

"It's a snake!"

The scene immediately descended into chaos.

Master Song waved his hands in front of his chest, trying to shake off the venomous creature that was spitting out its tongue.

One after another, the servants rushed forward to help, but they were all sweating profusely and didn't know where to start.

The snake's colors are too bright; it's obviously poisonous.

The presence of venomous snakes posed a danger, causing them to hesitate in their initial desire to help.

In the end, it was Master Song who mustered up his courage, grabbed the snake by the tail with one hand, and threw it away.

"Ah—! It crawled under the table!"

"It's under the chair! Grab it!"

"Where did it go! There it is!"

"Ahhh! It's coming!"

The room became even more chaotic.

Many people were screaming in alarm.

The snake ran extremely fast, twisting and turning its body, seemingly unafraid of the people present.

Sun Chan jumped onto the table, stomping her feet in fright.

She never imagined that this snake would appear in the box she gave to Master Song.

That's a poisonous snake!

Wuyou stood still, not moving an inch, and in the chaotic scene, no one noticed his sinister gaze.

Jiang Huaizhi carried Gu Jiangli and hid behind a pillar, while still holding Nan Yu's hand with his other hand.

Huaiyu also stood in front of them, the two of them staring intently at the direction of the snake, determined to protect the two behind them.

Gu Jiangli wasn't afraid of snakes, so she wasn't nervous at all.

She whispered in Jiang Huaizhi's ear, "Did you ask Hongxiu to release this snake?"

Jiang Huaizhi didn't turn around; his gaze remained fixed on the snake slithering around. He replied, "Well, after Huaiyu took the snake out, he gave it directly to Hongxiu. Since Jiang Wuyou so desperately wants this snake to appear before Master Song, let's just grant his wish."

"really."

Gu Jiangli was not at all surprised by Jiang Huaizhi's methods.

Because if it were her, she would have done the same.

In doing so, Wuyou offended Master Song and suffered a major setback.

When no one was paying attention, Master Song covered his hand and whispered, "It's a giant snake. It's afraid of salt. You can catch it by sprinkling salt."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately perked up.

The city lord shouted, "Go and get the salt!"

Some people rushed outside.

Jiang Huaizhi noticed Song Fuzi's unusual behavior.

He deliberately shouted loudly, "Master Song, were you bitten by a snake? Are you alright?!"

Upon hearing this, the city lord, his wife, Sun Chan, and Wuyou all calmed down and looked in the direction of Master Song.

He covered his palms, cold sweat beaded on his forehead, his lips trembled, and he looked extremely tired.

"My God! You were bitten by a giant snake? Is this the kind of snake that killed your friend?"

The city lord's wife really knows how to bring up the most sensitive topics.

These words indeed made Master Song's expression even more unpleasant.

Jiang Huai immediately said, "Master Song, don't worry. An Guangbai is one of the best doctors in Qingfeng City. He lives in the city lord's mansion to take care of Jiang Li. I will have someone invite Doctor An over right away. He will definitely be able to cure you."