"Xianya, what are you looking at?" Ye Miaoyun asked in a low voice.
"Xu Qianniang is under that big locust tree," Jiang Xianya whispered in her ear.
Upon hearing this, Ye Miaoyun's eyes widened suddenly. She subconsciously turned her head to look at the big locust tree, but saw nothing.
But she felt a chill down her spine.
"Would you like me to perform a little magic for you, Mother?" Jiang Xianya asked deliberately.
Ye Miaoyun knew immediately that this girl was deliberately teasing her, knowing that she was afraid of ghosts, yet still bringing it up.
She's not just bored and has nothing better to do than want to see ghosts all the time.
That thing is pretty creepy.
Of course, it's impossible not to be curious.
Even if it's a little scary, isn't it even scarier if you can't see or touch it?
Jiang Xianya seemed to know what Ye Miaoyun was thinking, and deliberately said, "When we get back, I'll draw some talismans for Mother. When Mother wants to see, she can stick a talisman on her forehead and then she can see everything."
"No need for that, let's go buy medicine first." Ye Miaoyun said as she pulled Jiang Xianya to the pharmacy to buy wound medicine.
When Jiang Xianya was calculating the location of the murderer, her body couldn't withstand the burst of soul power, and many cracks appeared on the back of her hands. Ye Miaoyun still remembered this, so of course she had to buy medicine for her daughter.
Qi Jiu gazed thoughtfully at the backs of the mother and daughter.
He and his son Ye Xianwen didn't leave, but stood at the entrance of the pharmacy waiting for them to come out.
"Brother-in-law, who exactly are you? Why do I feel that Magistrate Huang is being very polite to you?" Ye Xianwen turned his head and saw Qi Jiu, looking suspicious.
"I have relatives who are officials. After I was exiled here, someone approached Magistrate Huang and asked him to look after me and not let me die in Weiyang County." Qi Jiu lied casually without batting an eye.
"That fairy bud..." Ye Xianwen had just started to speak when his son Ye Qingze gently tugged at his sleeve, and he immediately realized what was going on.
Even the father and son weren't entirely clear about Jiang Xianya's situation, let alone Qi Jiu, who had only become Jiang Xianya's stepfather yesterday. He was completely clueless and knew nothing about it.
When Xianya came yesterday, she told everyone that she had escaped death and received guidance from an immortal in a dream, learning some Taoist arts. They didn't take it seriously at the time, but... if it weren't for Jiang Xianya today, her son Ye Qingze wouldn't be able to get out of the yamen.
Xianya not only deduced the murderer, but also pointed out a clear path for the people in the yamen to catch the murderer. Even the Taoist priests in the Taoist temples outside the city did not have such ability.
Could it be that Xianya really received guidance from an immortal in her dream?
Ye Xianwen thought about many things for a moment.
As soon as Jiang Xianya and her daughter came out of the pharmacy, he couldn't wait to ask, "Xianya, you said before that you escaped death and were enlightened by an immortal, and learned many Taoist arts. Is that true?"
“Didn’t my uncle just see it? What that immortal taught me wasn’t ordinary Taoist magic, but the profound magic of the Taiyi Sect. It’s impossible to calculate the murderer’s location using only ordinary Taoist magic,” Jiang Xianya said confidently.
Ye Xianwen: "..."
“I bought some cinnabar and yellow paper. When I get back, I will draw some talismans. Uncle, please send them to Magistrate Huang at the county office later. That evil cultivator is quite capable. Even if he is caught, the prison in the yamen may not be able to hold him. Tell Magistrate Huang that after he is locked up, he should put the talismans I gave him on the wall, and then he will be safe.”
“Okay.” Ye Xianwen nodded quickly, without the slightest hesitation.
In fact, most of these scholars did not really believe in ghosts and gods. Even though the Great Yan Dynasty revered Taoism, they would only occasionally burn incense to seek peace of mind.
Divination, seeking talismans, and predicting marriage are generally things that women like to do, while men are more concerned with matters of state and family.
However, facts speak louder than words, and after experiencing things firsthand, people naturally came to believe it.
Just like Ye Xianwen and Ye Qingze now.
"Cousin Qingze, after nightfall, no matter who calls you, do not leave your room," Jiang Xianya said, turning to Ye Qingze.
When she smiled, her eyes curved into crescents, making her exceptionally sweet and charming. However, the words she uttered sent chills down Ye Qingze's spine.
"Cousin Xianya...you...you mean..."
“Yes.” Jiang Xianya nodded when she saw that Ye Qingze, though pale, was still able to remain calm. Her cousin was not a coward.
"Someone deliberately set up a trap, turning Xu Qianniang into a vengeful ghost, just to deal with you. After we get back, I'll make proper arrangements. After dark, you should stay in the house and not go out. Follow my instructions, and I'll guarantee your safety." Although Jiang Xianya was young, she had a strong presence. She spoke with such confidence that it made people forget she was just a young girl who hadn't reached marriageable age.
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Ye Qingze nodded quickly.
"Xianya, what about us?" Ye Xianwen swallowed hard and asked, mustering his courage.
"Stay indoors and don't come out. After dark, the yin energy gradually increases, which is a great tonic for ghosts. They will become more and more powerful, while people are relatively weak and no match for them. It's better to stay away."
After hearing Jiang Xianya's words, the group nodded in agreement.
"Xianya, are you sure you don't need anyone's help?" Ye Miaoyun asked hurriedly. Although her daughter knew some mystical arts, she was still just a young girl.
"No need," Jiang Xianya shook her head.
Even if Xu Qianniang had become a vengeful ghost, it would be a piece of cake for her. However... Jiang Xianya wanted to find out the whole story, so she couldn't just beat Xu Qianniang to a pulp right away.
If Xu Qianniang cooperates, she will help her pass on to the afterlife and send her to be reincarnated.
Before that, she had to ensure the safety of all her family members.
After returning to the Ye family, Ye Xianwen told everyone what had happened at the yamen.
Since everyone had been gone for so long, the old man and the old woman must have been alarmed. Zhou had no choice but to tell them the truth about the matter.
Everyone was overjoyed to see Ye Qingze return safely. Aunt Zhou was extremely grateful to Jiang Xianya and kept thanking her while holding her hand.
“Sister-in-law, Xianya said that Xu Qianniang has been following us, and something big is going to happen as soon as it gets dark. She has to go back to her room to prepare.” Seeing her daughter’s helplessness, Ye Miaoyun quickly stepped forward and said.
Upon hearing this, Zhou's eyes widened: "Xu...Xu Qianniang..."
If the dead are still following them, they must be ghosts!
Recalling the manner of Xu Qianniang's death, Zhou was terrified and trembled all over.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, Xianya is here," Ye Miaoyun said quickly, afraid that she would be frightened.
“Yes, yes, yes!” Zhou nodded vigorously.
Jiang Xianya made many preparations to ensure the safety of her family.
She was worried that more than just Xu Qianniang would come.
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