After leaving school, Bai Tuantuan boarded a carriage and went to the Zheng family with Chen Zhixiu.
As soon as they arrived at the Zheng family's gate, they saw a bustling scene of carriages carrying people.
"Princess, County Princess."
Upon seeing Chen Zhixiu and Bai Tuantuan, some ladies and young women came over to greet them.
Madam Su led Su Shishi to Chen Zhixiu's side and sighed, "Who would have thought that such a beautiful girl would be gone like this?"
Madam Qiu chimed in, "Indeed, I just heard that Lord Xiao was killed, and Zheng Fangyu died that very night, alas..."
"But it's for the best, after all, it was Zheng Fangyu who killed someone," Madam Su said softly. "If she were alive, who knows what kind of joke she would have made."
Madam Qiu nodded, then looked at Chen Zhixiu: "The princess shouldn't have come. This matter has nothing to do with the princess. I'm just afraid the Zheng family will take their anger out on the princess."
Chen Zhixiu smiled gently: "It is precisely because this matter has nothing to do with me that I came. If I hadn't come, there might have been some gossip. I would have let it go, but it wouldn't be good if it involved Tuantuan."
Upon hearing this, neither Madam Qiu nor Madam Su offered any further advice. After all, for the sake of their own children, they would also choose to compromise themselves.
The group entered the Zheng family home together. Bai Tuantuan's eyes fell on Xiao Ruyan, who was dressed in mourning clothes and kneeling on the ground burning paper money.
Just then, Xiao Ruyan looked up, and the two met eyes, both with calm expressions.
[Something's not right with Xiao Ruyan...] The sound of a ladle came from over.
"Hmm, too calm. This doesn't seem like Xiao Ruyan's personality." Bai Tuantuan withdrew her gaze.
Madam Su and the others took the incense and bowed to the memorial tablet, but Chen Zhixiu and Bai Tuantuan did not.
Chen Zhixiu stared at the memorial tablet without moving, attracting the attention of many people.
Bai Tuantuan stared at the dark figure, noticing its bloodshot eyes and grimacing expression.
"As expected of Zheng Fangyu, she's become a demon, and even gained sentience." The ladle's voice came again. "Judging from her appearance, is she planning to harm your mother?"
As the sound of the ladle fell, Bai Tuantuan saw Zheng Fangyu's ghost rushing towards Chen Zhixiu.
Bai Tuantuan remained calm and watched helplessly as Zheng Fangyu's ghost was repelled, letting out a shrill scream.
"Aren't you going to take her in?" came the lazy voice from the iron pot.
Bai Tuantuan laughed: "Don't accept her, let her stay by Xiao Ruyan's side."
If a ghost is near a living person, it will attract the attention of the underworld messengers, making it impossible for you to use a ghost for revenge.
The iron pot said calmly.
"No, I just wanted her to know what kind of person her daughter really is."
Bai Tuantuan looked at Zheng Fangyu's dying state, then looked away. "That's good."
Bai Tuantuan and Chen Zhixiu's actions have sparked a lot of discussion.
"Princess and Zheng Fangyu are rivals in love! But respecting the dead, what does Princess mean by this?"
"Who knows! Maybe he's showing off?"
"How could a princess be so bored? But if the princess doesn't want to perform the sacrifice, why did she come at all?"
Xiao Ruyan looked up at Chen Zhixiu and Bai Tuantuan and said slowly, "Auntie, sister, if you don't want to pay respects to my mother, then leave."
Chen Zhixiu snapped out of her daze, glanced down at Xiao Ruyan's pitiful expression, and sneered, "I have nothing to do with you, don't call me that. I'm not here to pay respects to your mother, I'm here to mock her."
Upon hearing this, those around gasped.
Bai Tuantuan, on the other hand, became enraged at the sight of Chen Zhixiu's ghost.
"Your mother doesn't have the honor of being worshipped by me."
Chen Zhixiu raised an eyebrow: "She's not worthy."
With that, Chen Zhixiu took Bai Tuantuan's hand and left without looking back.
Xiao Ruyan stared incredulously at Chen Zhixiu's retreating figure, her eyes filled with both jealousy and disgust.
He was jealous that Chen Zhixiu could speak her mind in front of so many people without any reservations.
She knew it was because Chen Zhixiu and Bai Tuantuan had powerful backers!
"That's outrageous!" Madam Zheng was furious, but she couldn't afford to offend Chen Zhixiu and Bai Tuantuan, so she could only pretend not to hear.
Madam Su and Madam Qiu exchanged a glance, said a few words to the people next to them, and then left with their child.
Back at the Bai family home, Nan Nian and Rong Manli were drinking tea. Upon seeing the two of them, they smiled and said, "Happy now?"
Chen Zhixiu responded and smiled, "Of course I'm happy."
Because the younger generation of the Zheng family had to wear mourning clothes, Zheng Yinrong and Xiao Ruyan took leave and stayed at home.
Bai Tuantuan can now study quietly in the classroom.
Before we knew it, it was Bai Tuantuan's sixth birthday.
That day, the Bai family was unusually lively. Bai Tuantuan was surrounded in the middle, happily watching her family members.
For Bai Tuantuan's birthday, no one else was invited; it was all her family members.
"Come on, look at the gifts your uncles gave you."
Bai Tuantuan was overjoyed, her little hands quickly unwrapping the gifts, all of which were made just for her.
Bai Tuantuan had a very happy day.
That evening, Bai Tuantuan snuggled into Chen Zhixiu's arms and said softly, "Mother, I'm very happy after being reborn."
"I understand." Chen Zhixiu smiled gently as she looked at Bai Tuantuan's smiling face. "Mother is very happy too."
The next day was a day off.
"Mom, are you going sailing with Sixth Uncle and Second Uncle?" Bai Tuantuan's eyes lit up. "Mom, don't worry, I'll take care of things at home!"
With a "pfft," Yuan Chenchen chuckled, "Look at our Tuantuan, she talks like a little adult."
"Since Tuantuan agrees, we'll set off tomorrow," Bai Haotian said with a smile. "Don't worry, Tuantuan, I'll take good care of your mother."
"I'm not worried about that, I'm worried about..."
"What are you worried about?" Chen Zhixiu asked curiously.
"I'm worried that my sixth and second uncles won't be able to find wives after their trip," Bai Tuantuan said seriously. "After all, in the capital, my two uncles can still get introductions from my grandparents, right, Mother?"
Bai Yuanzhi and Bai Haotian both blushed slightly and looked helplessly at Bai Tuantuan.
Yuan Chenchen laughed: "Yes, yes, Xiu'er, when you go out with your two brothers, you have to help your mother find them wives. We don't care about social status or anything like that, as long as they are kind-hearted and good-natured."
Chen Zhixiu quickly agreed.
"Don't worry, Father and Mother, I will definitely bring my two sisters-in-law back."
The Bai family was overjoyed.
In the days that followed, Bai Tuantuan studied music, chess, calligraphy, and painting with her teachers, while Chen Zhixiu went with her two older brothers to see the beautiful landscapes.
That day, Bai Tuantuan had just finished dinner at the Chen family's house when Chen Xiaoran took her home. Bai Tuantuan's heart trembled violently.
"What's wrong?"
Sensing that something was wrong with Bai Tuantuan, Chen Xiaoran asked in confusion.
Bai Tuantuan pursed her lips: "Uncle, could we go to Baihe Kingdom? It seems like Ning Nanxiao is in trouble."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaoran didn't ask any questions and simply told the coachman to return to the Chen family.
Bai Tuantuan's heart was beating faster and faster, as if it was about to jump out of her chest!
Suppressing her anxiety, Bai Tuantuan took out a copper coin and tossed it up, but it kept spinning and wouldn't stop: "The future is uncertain, I can't figure it out."
Chen Xiaoran said solemnly, "Don't be afraid, leave it to your uncle."
Meanwhile, an urgent report came from the palace!
"Your Majesty! The Kingdom of Baihe has kidnapped Prince Ning!"
"Your Majesty! The Marquis has led his troops into battle! His fate is unknown!"
"Your Majesty! Fenghua Town has been attacked!"
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