Having thought through these grievances, Zhu Huaichuan sighed again:

"Alright, alright, Xiao Yi, now you know what's going on. You two should stop worrying about this. The Lin family isn't as simple as they seem, so don't do anything reckless."

Zhu Qinghao and Sheng Yi exchanged a glance, never expecting it to be for this reason.

Given the grudges of the previous generation, they certainly couldn't disobey, but who else could do this besides the two of them?

However, Zhu Huaichuan seemed to have seen through their thoughts, and then gave Zhao Cheng a wink, who nodded seriously in response.

"That's right, alright, Xiao Yi, leave the Lin family's affairs to me. You two don't need to get involved. Don't worry, I'll handle this matter properly."

However, everyone should be prepared that this matter will not be resolved quickly.

Moreover, given the current situation, even if the Lin family falls, it probably won't be so easy for us to clear our names and return to the capital.

Everyone was aware of the current situation, so after Zhao Cheng said this, they didn't react much and just remained silent.

Finally, it was Grandma Zhu who broke the deadlock. She looked around and said with a smile:

"What's wrong? Nothing, I'm fine. Staying in the city for too long is making my bones feel like they're falling apart. Coming here allows me to get some exercise. Haven't you noticed? My husband and I have been eating a lot more lately!"

"Absolutely! I used to feel tired even after walking a lot, but now it's great. I can walk faster and faster and I actually feel more relaxed!"

Once the elderly couple spoke up, the rest of the people naturally followed suit.

"That's true. At least it's quiet here, and the whole family can be together all day long. We don't have to worry about this or that like before. It's great..."

The family chatted until late at night before going their separate ways.

Sheng Yi first took Zhu Qinghao home, then went back to the cowshed to pick up Grandpa Sheng, and slowly returned to the infirmary.

After everything was tidied up, it was already very late. At least, Sheng Yi had almost never stayed up this late.

But that night, holding the jade pendant given to him by Zhu Qinghao, he was so excited that he tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.

It was almost dawn when he finally felt sleepy. He put the jade pendant under his pillow and fell into a deep sleep with a smile on his lips.

In a daze, he felt like he was dreaming.

The Zhu family fell into ruin overnight. Zhu Qinghao was managed to stay in the capital, but she did not discover the affair between Liu Yansong and Lu Roudi. Clinging to a sliver of hope, she married him.

Neglect, insults, restriction of freedom, brainwashing, drugging, loss of usefulness, murder, body disposal, and the heart-wrenching anguish of becoming a ghost...

Sheng Yi saw many scenes that made him want to kill. He wanted to call out to Zhu Qinghao, tell her the truth, and tell her to stay away from Liu Yansong, but he simply couldn't do it.

He could only watch as Zhu Qinghao went through that pain and despair as an outsider, unable to even offer her a word of comfort.

Finally, he watched helplessly as Zhu Qinghao's soul dissipated, and he himself was heartbroken.

"No--"

Sheng Yi was covered in sweat, and tears streamed uncontrollably down his face.

After regaining consciousness, he realized that he had just been dreaming.

He clutched his chest in lingering fear, thankfully.

But then he frowned.

Is this really just a dream? Why does it feel so real?

Moreover, he had a vague feeling that he wasn't dreaming, but rather witnessing Zhu Qinghao's real experiences.

But why do I have this feeling? I'm perfectly fine and safe in Hongshan Brigade, aren't I?

Sheng Yi was a little confused, but he didn't allow himself to think about it for long. Instead, he got out of bed, quickly washed up, and went out.

Zhu Qinghao had just gotten up when she opened the door and saw Sheng Yi rushing towards her from a distance.