Chapter 93: The Ruthless Actor (1)
(This plane is set in the Republic of China ~ Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s ~)
(Warm Tip: This story is quite dark and has a few horror elements, but it's really just a little bit. It's safe to eat at home alone at night.)
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The fourth concubine of the Zhan family sat alone in the room, dressing and putting on makeup in front of the mirror.
Willow-shaped eyebrows and big red lips.
Fashionable perm, red satin cheongsam with Suzhou embroidery and colorful butterflies.
Although the fourth concubine is already in her early 30s, she is still graceful and charming.
Her personal maid, Xiao Cui, quietly pushed the door open and urged, "Fourth Madam, the wedding banquet is ready. You can go downstairs and have tea."
"I understand. You go down first."
The fourth concubine's voice was naturally as sweet as a swallow's chirping, and she could captivate people's hearts with just ordinary words.
The maid retreated again and closed the door.
...Today is the auspicious day when the eldest master of the Zhan family marries his sixth concubine.
The eldest master of the Zhan family is nearly 60 years old, but his lust is as strong as that of a young man.
The woman he was going to marry was a female student who had just returned from Southeast Asia and was only 19 years old.
(PS: Nanyang refers to today's Southeast Asia)
Everyone says that the eldest master of the Zhan family becomes more and more coquettish as he gets older.
Of course... He was a powerful businessman in the British Concession in Shanghai, and everyone was willing to force their daughters to marry him.
During the day, Mr. Zhan and his sixth concubine had held a fashionable Western-style wedding in the church. In the evening, they changed into traditional red attire and held a family dinner at the Zhan residence.
Before the banquet begins, a simple tea ceremony will be held.
After the wives of Mr. Zhan drank the tea offered by the Sixth Concubine, it meant that they acknowledged the Sixth Concubine as their "sister" and allowed her to marry into the family.
...The fourth concubine put an exquisite gold bracelet on her slender hand and looked at herself in the mirror.
It was a face that was charming, yet desperate and empty!
"Why...why did you marry one concubine after another?!" The fourth concubine lowered her head and moved her lips weakly. "You clearly promised me...you promised me that I would be your last concubine!"
She slowly opened the drawer under the dresser.
He took out a pair of scissors with a golden handle and carved dragon and phoenix patterns.
This was one of the "wedding gifts" used on the wedding day of the Fourth Concubine and Mr. Zhan 8 years ago.
She placed the tips of the scissors against her left breast.
She frowned, and tears as big as beans slid down her pretty face.
"Master, Senior Sister, I'm coming to see you!!"
The fourth concubine made up her mind and stabbed the scissors into her heart! !
But at this moment, the window suddenly opened a crack, and then a gust of cold wind blew, blowing coldly on the back of the fourth concubine's neck.
The fourth concubine was shocked and suddenly found that she couldn't move her body at all! !
"What's going on?!"
The fourth concubine wanted to scream, but no sound came out.
Her scissors were still poking at her flesh through her cheongsam, but her body was frozen in place, unable to move an inch! !
A gloomy voice suddenly sounded in the fourth concubine's ears.
"...Since you're seeking death, why not let me borrow your body before you die..."
The sound seemed to have magic, expanding in the fourth concubine's ear canal and teasing her sensitive nerves.
It itches...but I can't scratch it...!!
"Fourth Madam! Are you still not well? Everyone has gone downstairs and is waiting for you!"
Outside the door, the maid Xiao Cui came over to urge again.
But when she tried to push the door open, it seemed to be blocked by something and could not be opened no matter how hard she pushed.
"Fourth Madam! Are you all right in there? Say something, Fourth Madam!"
Xiao Cui knocked on the door several times.
Not hearing any response, she anxiously prepared to call for help to knock down the door.
Snap——
Just after Xiao Cui ran two steps away, the door of the room finally opened from the inside.
The fourth concubine walked out slowly, wearing a dignified dark red cheongsam.
Xiao Cui beamed with joy: "Fourth Concubine! Are you okay? You scared me just now!"
"I'm fine, let's go and have some Heytea."
The fourth concubine's eyes were sharp and intimidating without even being angry.
Xiao Cui followed her respectfully, unaware that the Zhan family's fourth concubine had been possessed.
Possessed by Tokiho...
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In the three-story villa of the Zhan family, the word "囍" is pasted all over the house, and big red lanterns are hung high.
Shisui walked down the large staircase in the center of the house, step by step.
The reception hall was already full of people from the Zhan family.
"Why are you here just now?! There's a whole room full of people waiting for you!! It's okay if you don't follow the rules normally, but what's going on today? Are you deliberately trying to spoil my fun?"
Mr. Zhan, who already had a lot of silver hair, shouted angrily when he saw the fourth concubine.
The kind-looking Second Wife advised, "It's a great day, we need to pray for a good omen, so we can't get angry!"
Mr. Zhan flicked his sleeves and sat back heavily in the main seat.
The Second Wife beckoned to Shi Sui, "Fourth Sister, come quickly! Come and sit over here."
Shi Sui said nothing and sat down with her back straight.
The Second Wife instructed the Chief Steward: "Now that everyone is here, let's begin the initiation ceremony."
The chief steward of the Zhan family shouted loudly: "Please ask the bride to kneel down and serve tea to the master and the ladies——"
Shisui narrowed her eyes and looked at the funny scene in front of her, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised.
The six concubines of the Zhan family are all wonderful in their own way.
The first wife, the original wife, was a lady from a prominent family in Hangzhou and died of illness in her early years.
They have one son, who is now an adult and is being raised in Hangzhou.
Second Concubine—now in her 40s, born into a medical family, she oversees the household affairs of the Zhan family. Although not officially appointed as the first wife, she is considered the principal wife by everyone, both internally and externally. She has one son and two daughters.
The third and fourth concubines were sisters in the same opera troupe and married into the Zhan family together 8 years ago.
Unfortunately, the third concubine died of complications during childbirth, and both she and her child died many years ago.
The fourth concubine never gave birth.
The Fifth Concubine was originally a maid bought by the Second Concubine. She was pretty and lovely, and smart and clever. Not long after she came, she climbed into Mr. Zhan's bed. She had a young daughter.
As for the sixth concubine who is about to come in... she looks quite dignified and pure, but Shisui doesn't know what kind of personality she has.
Conclusion: Two families died, the three surviving families were fighting among themselves every day, and now a new person has come.
...No wonder the fourth concubine wanted to commit suicide on this day.
Judging from the memories that Shi Sui received, the fourth concubine truly loved Mr. Zhan.
They had spent a period of sweet and loving time together, and Mr. Zhan had indeed promised himself, "You are my last woman!"
But later, when a younger and more beautiful girl appeared, he just turned around and ignored her!
Ugh…!!
So never believe a man’s lies, because in the end it is only the woman who suffers from lovesickness!!
...Although the Zhan family has so many concubines and children, and everyone in the family has their own ulterior motives, it is definitely a movie about a family feud.
But Shisui's mind was not on this.
She attached herself to the fourth concubine who was determined to die, not to do something as boring as competing for favor.
On the surface, Mr. Zhan is a serious businessman.
But in order to make money and consolidate his position, he actually did many unscrupulous evil things in secret. His hands were stained with the blood of his compatriots, but he was extremely fawning to foreigners.
He is a complete traitor!
It's the kind that is extremely hypocritical!
Shi Sui, you are here to take the lives of Mr. Zhan and those blond, big-nosed beasts who are bullying others in the British Concession!
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