Chapter 957 Black Sesame Buns
Lin Yuesha stumbled out of the house in a daze, her face blank, and headed straight for the boat dock at the edge of the island.
Only Zhang Daya's boat was docked; Qi Heng had long since disappeared.
Lin Yuesha sat on the rocks, burying her head in her hands, her mind blank.
From initially bursting into tears to gradually calming down, her heart felt cold.
Hongtao finally couldn't help but leave. Lin Yuesha couldn't say whether she was sad or disappointed; she felt both.
If only Hearts could have been more patient... there are no ifs.
This life belongs to the Hearts, and she has the right to decide her own path, but Lin Yuesha still can't accept it.
If Hongtao had endured it, recovered, and married Baiying, the outcome would have been entirely different.
With Qi Heng gone, Lin Yuesha had no one to talk to. If Qi Heng were here, he would surely understand her distress.
The person who was most heartbroken must be Bai Ying, right?
"Little girl, what's wrong? Are you thinking of jumping into the sea?"
Behind Lin Yuesha stood an old man with a white beard.
"Uncle, what brings you here?"
Lin Yuesha wiped away her tears and stood up, realizing that the tide had come in and her location was no longer safe.
"Even if you are a good swimmer, it is still dangerous to stand on the rocks during high tide. A big wave can easily knock you into the sea."
The old man shook his head and pulled Lin Yuesha along.
The loss of a loved one is painful for everyone, but as an observer, the little girl's choice was inevitable.
“Her wounds are not the most serious; her internal organs are damaged. Even with miraculous medicine, she won’t last long.”
The old man had some medical knowledge; he took Hongtao's pulse and knew what was going on.
This kind of pain is unbearable for ordinary people; living each day is like being tortured.
If he's lucky enough to recover from his serious injuries, he'll never be able to stand up again for the rest of his life.
"Her leg bone was broken, several pieces were broken."
The old man comforted Lin Yuesha, saying that perhaps for the patient, death was a way to find relief.
"Try to think positively. Is it what you want to see her living in pain?"
The old man was the most qualified to advise Lin Yuesha.
His wife contracted a strange disease; her skin all over her body was rotting, and no amount of folk remedies could cure her.
In winter, the decay on the body is slow, but by summer, it will emit a foul stench.
"After so many years of marriage, how could I possibly dislike her?"
So the old man and his wife moved from the city to the countryside, because the houses were far apart and the smell couldn't spread.
They live almost entirely in isolation and rarely interact with others.
To make a living, he had to wander around during the day, treating the wounds of cattle and horses, and could only talk to his wife when he returned at night.
"My wife has also tried to kill herself, and I stopped her many times."
He believed that living was the best option, because death meant losing everything.
However, the illness was incurable, and he suffered loneliness and torment every day with his decaying body.
"In the end, the old woman couldn't make it through. She told me that her biggest wish was to leave this world as soon as possible, but she was afraid that I would be alone in the future, and she couldn't bear to leave me alone."
Every time I wanted to leave, the thought of him made me hold back, and I suffered for many years.
The old man didn't realize that he was the one who was a burden.
The old man, having been through it all, comforted Lin Yuesha, making her feel a little better. She still hated the culprit, the Prince of Zhenbei, to the core.
Back in the cabin, Bai Ying had calmed down and handed Lin Yuesha a package.
"This is a dress for summer."
At the time, she and Hongtao were both in the capital. Baiying took Hongtao to Jinxiulou, where Hongtao took a fancy to a dress that cost two hundred taels of silver.
Red Peach couldn't bear to part with it, so she carefully touched it and put it back.
Bai Ying secretly bought the dress, but never had the chance to give it to Hong Tao. "I originally planned to give it to her in the summer, but now I can't wait that long."
“I helped Sister Red Peach clean herself up; she definitely wanted to leave this world clean.”
Lin Yuesha wiped away her tears and took the dress. She was worried that Zhang Daya would be scared, so she decided to fix Hongtao herself.
"Miss Cloud, let me help you."
Zhang Daya brought warm water and styled Hongtao's hair into a pretty bun.
There are trees on the island, and White Shadow wants to personally build a coffin for Red Peach before burying her in the forest.
Hongtao dislikes Beidifu City, but thinks Yingcheng, with its mountains, water, and sea, is a good place.
"Once everything settles down, I will settle down on the island and stay with her."
The white figure's face was no longer in pain; Red Peach was no longer enduring suffering, which was a relief for him as well.
The atmosphere was somber for two days after Hongtao's burial.
Zhang Daya returned to the fishing village and corresponded with Xia He, Zhao Jingya's maid, and learned that Yuwen Kun and Li Ruoshuang were already living at Lu the carpenter's house.
“Miss Cloud, Miss Zhao wants you to stay on the island and not return to the fishing village for the time being.”
Zhang Daya brought a message, and Zhao Jingya dared not go out easily, fearing that she would run into Li Ruoshuang.
"This isn't right."
Lin Yuesha rubbed her temples. Yuwen Kun and Li Ruoshuang ran to the fishing village, determined that the Wei family would not conduct a second search, and found a hiding place.
Those two were like stray dogs, running around everywhere, and were no better off than Lin Yuesha.
Moreover, Lin Yuesha had a disguise to protect her, while Yuwen Kun and Li Ruoshuang did not.
"Brother Bai, spread the word that the two are in the fishing village, and inform the Prince of Zhenbei and the Wei family respectively."
At the same time, it was stated that if the goals of the Prince of Zhenbei and the Wei family were not aligned, internal strife would inevitably ensue.
It's best if there's a rift; let's fight it out!
With the garrison temporarily at peace, Qi Heng's situation will be much easier.
Using two cannon fodder as guides is a brilliant idea.
"No problem, leave this to me."
Bai Ying had never understood why Qi Heng treated Lin Yuesha differently, but now he understood why.
Ultimately, birds of a feather flock together; the couple are like black sesame buns—pure and innocent on the outside, but full of hidden depths on the inside.
After making the arrangements, Lin Yuesha waited quietly on the island for good news.
The Wei family was furious when they learned of the message that very night.
No wonder they didn't find Qi Heng's henchmen during their search, but instead discovered a man and a woman escaping. It turned out they weren't some guilty notorious bandits, but Yuwen Kun and his men.
The Wei family joined forces with the Prince of Zhenbei, hoping that the Prince of Zhenbei would send some of his men to capture Yuwen Kun.
After considering it, the Prince of Zhenbei refused. Although he had been an enemy of Yuwen Kun for many years, he knew Yuwen Kun's temperament and knew that Yuwen Kun must have hidden a lot of people.
Before figuring out the other party's background, the Prince of Zhenbei did not intend to take action.
This led to a disagreement between him and the Wei family.
Everything was part of Lin Yuesha's plan. The Wei family was skeptical, but this was a golden opportunity. If they could capture Yuwen Kun, it would be a great achievement.
That very night, the Wei family sent men to besiege the fishing village again.
Yuwen Kun was already complaining about Li Ruoshuang's cooking when he heard a noise. He immediately went out to investigate and saw the lit torches. He cursed angrily, "These persistent ghosts are here again!"
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