Chapter 43 Du Ziheng: Am I worthy?
Du Ziheng was originally furious, but looking at her overly calm face, which seemed to take everything for granted, he couldn't get angry.
Instead, I felt a dull and uncomfortable feeling in my heart.
It turns out she was telling the truth that day; she didn't wear that dress for him.
She was trying to use her own bad reputation and his non-existent "favor" to make Hongluan famous!
Du Ziheng, realizing that he was just a tool, was not in a good mood.
"Young Master Du, actually..."
Hongluan was unaware of the true nature of their relationship. Seeing Yu Zhiyi's protectiveness towards Du Ziheng at Jinxiu Pavilion, she assumed they had a good relationship and, not wanting to ruin it for herself, wanted to explain.
Yu Zhiyi waved her hand dismissively, "It's alright."
Du Ziheng: "..."
Hongluan is a sensible person. Since Yu Zhiyi told her not to say anything more, she naturally wouldn't say anything more either.
"I'll head back now, and I'll come see you again when I have time. If you're free, you can also come to the Prime Minister's residence to find me."
Hongluan responded, "Okay."
After Hongluan got off, Yu Zhiyi was about to tell the driver to start the carriage when Du Ziheng crawled in.
Under her puzzled gaze, he looked somewhat uneasy as he glanced out the window, but said, "Are there any special meanings to the bracelets and jade pendants you made for Mom and Dad?"
The more he thought about what happened that morning, the more suspicious he became.
He understands his parents.
It's understandable that Yao would like the bracelet Yu Zhiyi gave her, as she herself has a fondness for things like hairpins and jade.
But Prime Minister Du is not a superficial person, so why would he chase after Yu Zhiyi for a jade pendant?
That's right, it's about chasing after them.
He later thought about it and realized that although his father seemed indifferent that day, the urgency hidden in his eyes was more obvious than anyone else's.
Considering Yu Zhiyi's abilities, it's not hard to guess that there's something strange about the bracelet and jade pendant.
Yu Zhiyi didn't expect him to ask this question, but there was no point in hiding it, so she answered truthfully: "My mother's bracelet is a defensive bracelet with twelve beads in total, which can block twelve major disasters."
In times of peace and tranquility, the spiritual energy within the bracelet can nourish the body; prolonged wear can refresh the mind and promote longevity.
There's one more thing she didn't mention.
For some people with underlying medical conditions that are not life-threatening, wearing a bracelet can help heal those conditions without them being immediately apparent.
People with serious illnesses, while unable to be cured, can still extend their lifespan by three to five years.
However, neither Yao nor Prime Minister Du had any serious illnesses, so there was no need to mention them.
Du Ziheng's fingertips trembled slightly: "Can it block twelve great calamities?"
He thought of the injury on You Bingyue's shoulder. If she had also had such an incredibly effective bracelet on her back then, would she not have been injured?
As for doubting its efficacy?
Having witnessed the so-called defensive formation's capabilities firsthand, he would have to be a fool to doubt it.
He hesitated for a moment and said, "Could it be..."
"Ten thousand taels of silver and a protective amulet."
Du Ziheng was shocked: "Ten thousand taels? Father and Mother gave you that much?"
Yu Zhiyi looked at him as if he were a fool: "Why would I accept money from my father and mother?"
Well, that's not entirely accurate either.
She did not accept any money, but the Yao family's bracelet was her return gift. As for Prime Minister Du, although she did not accept any money or gifts, he was an elder who had treated her quite well, so it was reasonable for a junior to give a gift to an elder.
Free for Du Ziheng?
On what grounds?
Although Du Ziheng did not know why Yao had obtained the bracelet, he understood the gap between himself and his parents.
Since Yu Zhiyi entered the household, her parents have always treated her well.
And he...
Let's not talk about it.
He is indeed unworthy.
"Alright, ten thousand taels it is. But, could it also be made into a jade pendant or bracelet?"
She still has less than 20,000 taels of silver in her private treasury, which is enough to cover her expenses.
If ten thousand taels of silver can really save a life, then it's not a loss.
Making it into a talisman or something just feels a bit strange.
Yu Zhiyi looked at her strangely: "Are you sure you want to make them into bracelets and jade pendants? For men and women, those are things that can only be given to each other by lovers."
Du Ziheng: "..."
He closed his eyes briefly and replied in a deep voice, "Alright, then let's use the talisman."
Yu Zhiyi nodded.
Now that the other party has become her benefactor, she naturally wants to make things clear: "I can give it to you tomorrow. Just carry the talisman with you at all times, and it will keep you safe. Remember, you must carry it with you at all times. Although it will still work even when it is not with you, the effect will decrease as the distance increases."
Du Ziheng nodded: "I've got it."
The next day, Yu Zhiyi made the jade pendant and the talisman together.
She was a kind person, and since the client spent 10,000 taels of silver, she naturally put a lot of effort into drawing the talisman.
Although the amulet was just a piece of yellow paper, she had used special methods to destroy it, making it impossible to destroy by ordinary means.
Moreover, besides being able to ward off one fatal disaster, it can also calm the mind and nourish the body. Compared with Yao's bracelet and Prime Minister Du's jade pendant, apart from being less attractive and warding off disasters less often, its other effects are almost the same.
As for Prime Minister Du's jade pendant, it also has the effect of warding off disasters twelve times.
The next day, the busy Prime Minister Du still didn't have breakfast at home, but Du Ziheng unexpectedly appeared, which surprised Yao Shi a little.
After her initial surprise, she broke into a smile, her face beaming.
Yu Zhiyi, who guessed that she had misunderstood, was speechless.
That's enough, there's no need to expose some things.
Especially since the other party is the mother-in-law.
Madam Yao finished her meal quickly today. After wiping her mouth and washing her hands, she stood up and said, "I'm going to the palace to visit Her Majesty the Empress later. Please take your time eating, don't rush."
After Yao left, Yu Zhiyi lost her appetite and took out the talisman she had made the day before: "Here."
When dealing with important clients, she never hesitates to be thoughtful in seemingly insignificant ways; for example, she even gave them a red talisman pouch.
The moment Du Ziheng took the talisman, he felt refreshed and his mind cleared up. Even the pent-up emotions he had been carrying for days seemed to have eased considerably.
His eyes widened in amazement: "That's amazing!"
Yu Zhiyi stood up: "Please enjoy your meal, young master. I'm finished eating."
"Um..." Du Ziheng called out to her, but didn't dare to look at her face, his eyes darting away: "Does this work for everyone?"
Yu Zhiyi guessed his plan, but she wasn't angry. In fact, she was even hoping that he would buy a few more: "That's right, amulets are unclaimed items, and whoever wears them will be protected. Of course, there are also spirit amulets that can be bound to their owners, but the price will be several times higher."
Du Ziheng, whose private treasury only had a few thousand taels left: "..."
"Never mind, no need to bind it to a master."
Anyway, given Bingyue's skills, no one could steal anything from her.
Not long after Yu Zhiyi returned to Linfeng Pavilion, the steward came to her and reported, "Young Madam, Aunt He from the Yu family has arrived. She says that Madam Yu would like to invite you back to the mansion for a gathering."
Yu Zhiyi flipped through a book without looking up: "Not here."
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