Chapter 501 You, how could you be so stupid? Don't you have any shame at all?
"Is it really as Little Zhou said, that you and that man used to... used to shamelessly mingle together!"
Lan Junyi clenched his fists. This was his beloved daughter whom he had raised with such love. How... how could she have turned out like this?
His fingers trembled, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.
Lan Shuyu was stunned when she heard her father's voice.
She bit her lip, staring at Lan Junyi, looking at him again and again.
In the end, he simply took a deep breath.
When Xiao Su Bao saw her mother looking like this, her nose suddenly stung and tears fell.
"No, Mother doesn't recognize Father, it's all Su Bao's fault, it's all Su Bao's fault!"
Little Su Bao could no longer distinguish between reality and illusion. Seeing her mother's sad appearance, she felt very distressed.
However, the two people in the video couldn't hear her voice at all.
Lan Shuyu closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
"Since Father thinks so too, then that's how it is!" Lan Shuyu said, feeling disheartened.
"You, how could you be so stupid? Don't you have any shame at all!" Lan Junyi pointed at Lan Shuyu, his hands trembling, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
Little Su Bao's eyes widened immediately as she looked at her grandfather.
The little head shook vigorously, "Mother is not shameless, it's all her fault!"
Little Su Bao was anxious and wanted to rush over to explain.
But no matter how hard she tried, she could only see these images and hear their voices, but she couldn't participate.
In the video, the mother takes a deep breath and then looks at her father.
"So, in Lord Lan's heart, I am just a shameless woman..." Lan Shuyu's eyes were filled with sadness, but she stood up straight.
"No……"
Lan Junyi instinctively wanted to explain, but then he heard Xiao Zhou's voice coming from the doorway.
"Master, this isn't Shuyu's fault, it's all mine. It's my fault. Please don't be angry, Master... ugh..."
Just then, Xiao Zhou suddenly felt nauseous and looked extremely haggard.
Lan Junyi took a deep breath, then looked at Lan Shuyu and said, "Go home and reflect on your actions. Think carefully about what I'm about to say. If you leave behind an illegitimate child... then... then I'm not going to take care of you anymore!"
Lan Shuyu took a deep breath, turned around and left.
She left so decisively!
The child... is that person's child. She can feel that he is sincere towards her.
Lan Shuyu returned to her room...
Little Su Bao watched Lan Shuyu sitting in her room and silently shed tears.
Xiao Su Bao has been to this courtyard; it's the best courtyard in the entire Lan family.
It was abandoned back then. As long as Xiao Su Bao had memories, she and her mother always lived in that remote and dilapidated little courtyard!
“Mother…” Little Su Bao touched Lan Shuyu on the screen in front of her.
Lan Shuyu wiped away her tears and then said, "Don't worry, your mother will definitely protect you. Your father... is a great hero, a great general!"
Little Su Bao's hand paused slightly, and she subconsciously wanted to hide.
He thought about how his mother's health deteriorated after giving birth to him, and how she would eventually turn into a star and never come back.
Little Su Bao's heart hurts so much.
"No...no..."
The little girl waved her hands, her eyes filled with panic.
Lan Shuyu's jade pendant is missing; otherwise, she would definitely have gone to the Grand Tutor's mansion to inquire about it after this matter came to light.
Finally, Lan Shuyu had her personal maid deliver a letter to the Grand Tutor's residence.
However, Lan Shuyu was unaware that right after the maid left, she was captured by Xiao Zhou's men.
Not only did Xiao Zhou steal the letter, but she also had someone write a tender reply to Lan Shuyu.
Xiao Zhou wanted Lan Shuyu to give birth to the child.
She was wearing nail polish, and her smile was absolutely radiant.
Lan Shuyu was unaware that all of this was a scheme orchestrated by Xiao Zhou.
She thought she had received a letter from Tang Bugui, completely unaware that it was all a conspiracy by Xiao Zhoushi.
She was still eagerly awaiting Tang Bugui's return.
Little Su Bao was extremely anxious, but there was nothing she could do.
"Mother, she's lying to you. Father doesn't know anything about this!"
Little Su Bao called out anxiously, but it was no use at all. All she saw was Lan Shu Yu's gentle expression.
But at almost the same time, the scene in front of Xiao Su Bao changed.
Suddenly, her vision turned blood red, large swaths of blood red.
Tang Bugui held a long knife in his hand, his body trembled slightly, and then he fell down.
The soldiers behind him quickly carried Tang Bugui back.
He remained in a coma for three months and almost died.
When Tang Bugui awoke, he was extremely weak.
Once the fighting subsided slightly, he sent someone back to the capital to find Lan Shuyu.
He wanted to give that girl a home!
Little Su Bao saw a strange man being killed by people arranged by Xiao Zhou Shi.
The little girl's face was deathly pale, but she was powerless to do anything.
Just then, a woman's sharp scream rang in the little girl's ears.
The little girl was slightly taken aback and instinctively looked in the direction from which the sound came.
She saw the familiar courtyard, the one she had lived in since birth.
Little Su Bao saw the courtyard where she lived.
"Mother..." Little Su Bao called out anxiously.
Inside the room, Lan Shuyu felt as if she heard someone calling her mother, whether it was her imagination or not.
She glanced out instinctively, but there was no one there.
Little Zhou had outmaneuvered herself, drawing everyone to her courtyard.
Lan Shuyu touched her large belly and said in a low voice, "Baby, you must take good care of yourself!"
She murmured to herself, but the light in her eyes grew increasingly dim.
Xiao Su Bao's mind went blank for a moment, but then, the little girl gritted her teeth and mustered all her strength.
She rushed towards where her mother was.
At this moment, Lan Shuyu had lost consciousness; her body was simply instinctively trying to give birth to the child.
"Don't be afraid, Mommy!" Little Su Bao whispered.
The little girl then nervously began instructing her mother on how to give birth.
"Take a deep breath, yes... push! Mother did a great job, one more time!"
Little Su Bao talked like this for a while, and then the little girl gently said to her mother's belly, "Don't be afraid, we'll work together!"
Little Su Bao's hand was placed on Lan Shu Yu's belly. One of her little hands, whether by accident or not, happened to be placed next to Little Su Bao's hand.
A wonderful feeling melted into Xiao Su Bao's heart.
Just as the little girl was helping her mother deliver her baby...
Suddenly, her body moved backward rapidly, the scene before her eyes disappeared, and the blood on her hands also vanished.
"Mother... Mother..." the little girl called out anxiously.
Just then, the sound of a baby crying came from inside.
She looked over and saw a face—a magnified version of Lan Xin'er's face.
Oh right, how could she forget?
On the same day, Xiao Zhoushi gave birth to Lan Xin'er.
When Xiao Su Bao saw Lan Xin'er, Lan Xin'er seemed to glance at her as well.
Little Su Bao was startled and quickly looked away.
When she came to her senses and tried to see clearly, the scene changed to Lan Shuyu and herself as an infant.
"How about you... be called Su Bao?"
Lan Shuyu's face was full of tenderness.
However, all that awaited Lan Shuyu after she gave birth to Xiao Su Bao was Tang Bugui's farewell letter!
To be precise, it was a farewell letter that Xiao Zhou had forged.
Lan Shuyu was heartbroken, and tears streamed down her face.
He coughed up blood and fell unconscious.
On the same day, the Lan family was celebrating, saying that Little Zhou had given birth to a lucky star.
All because on the day Lan Xin'er and Xiao Su Bao were born, all the flowers in the Lan family bloomed.
Koi carp leaped in the water, and various birds circled above the Lan family's house.
They didn't disperse until nightfall.
In the dilapidated courtyard, Lan Shuyu held Xiao Su Bao and woke up from her coma, but she had already cried her eyes out in her sleep.
When Xiao Su Bao saw her mother's tears, she paused slightly, her heart aching so badly she could hardly breathe.
Just then, a voice suddenly rang in Xiao Su Bao's ear: "Tang Su Su, wake up!"
Xiao Su Bao felt everything in front of her was going backwards, and it felt like she had been kicked hard by something!
She instinctively wanted to look at her mother, but there was nothing in front of her.
"Thank goodness it was just in time!"
Then I heard a familiar voice in my ear.
Little Su Bao raised her eyes and looked over.
"Master~"
When Xiao Su Bao saw Wang Mingtian, her nose suddenly felt sore and she wanted to cry, feeling utterly wronged.
Wang Mingtian reached out and patted the little girl's head, then turned his gaze to the Emperor, Empress, and Tang Bugui.
They are both unconscious at the moment.
"Don't be afraid, Master is here!" Wang Mingtian stroked Xiao Su Bao's head, a touch of warmth falling on the little girl's head.
Little Su Bao raised her eyes, her voice trembling, and said, "Master, I..."
"It cannot be spoken of!"
Wang Mingtian stopped Xiao Su Bao from speaking, paused for a moment, and then said, "Don't be afraid. The past is the past, and the future hasn't happened yet. Just live in the present. Besides, it was just a dream..."
Little Su Bao pursed her lips and tightly gripped Wang Mingtian's hand with her little hands.
"Go to sleep, you'll feel much better after you wake up!"
Wang Mingtian stroked Xiao Su Bao's little head, his eyes filled with tenderness.
As if sensing something, Xiao Su Bao slowly closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
Almost at the same time, Wang Mingtian touched Tang Bugui's forehead with his finger.
Tang Bugui seemed to be in great pain; he clenched his fists, not wanting to wake up.
"Immersed in nightmares, they are ultimately just dreams. Tang Bugui, why don't you wake up at once!"
Almost at the same time, Tang Bugui in his dream saw the tear stains in Lan Shuyu's eyes.
"Go back! This place... is just a dream. I'll wait for you... wait until you find me!"
Lan Shuyu's voice was gentle, with a hint of anticipation.
Almost at the same time, Tang Bugui was pushed open from the chest by a pair of hands.
Everything in front of me began to change.
Tang Bugui opened his eyes instantly and reached out as if trying to grab something.
He was panting heavily as he searched back and forth.
Unfortunately, there was no one around him.
Lan Shuyu is gone, Xiao Subao is gone, and that little courtyard is gone too!
Tang Bugui clenched his fists, but did not move.
The emperor and empress were also awakened, and they slowly opened their eyes.
"What... is going on?"
The emperor was in a daze; in his dream, he felt as if he were about to live a lifetime!
A hint of confusion appeared in the emperor's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
The empress was panting heavily. She clutched her chest. Just now, she had almost been killed by the emperor, who was in a trance, with a single sword strike!
The pain in the empress's eyes intensified, and her entire body trembled.
The emperor quickly embraced the empress, his eyes filled with heartache.
"Honey, are you alright?"
The emperor's voice was anxious, and his eyes were full of concern.
Seeing the emperor's appearance, the empress was somewhat unable to distinguish between reality and the nightmare she had just experienced.
"Nameless, recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra!"
Wang Mingtian spoke to the nameless person beside him.
Wuming nodded, then sat cross-legged and began chanting incantations.
As the nameless mantra was recited, the group of people who were still trapped in the nightmare memories slowly recovered.
Their eyes finally regained their clarity.
Tang Bugui held Xiao Su Bao in his arms, and as if sensing the familiar embrace, the little girl woke up groggily again.
At this moment, Wang Mingtian's feelings were extremely complicated.
Seeing them recover, Wang Mingtian breathed a sigh of relief.
"You've been poisoned by the Nightmare Curse!"
Wang Mingtian said in a low voice after seeing that they had recovered.
While Tang Bugui was holding Xiao Su Bao, something popped into her head.
The Dream Return Powder from the previous Ling Gege seems to be just like that.
"Master, what is the connection between this Nightmare Gu and the Dream Return Powder?"
Xiao Su Bao's condition has improved.
But upon closer inspection, a faint sadness still lingered in the little girl's eyes.
Wang Mingtian looked at the little girl, his voice softening slightly: "After the Nightmare Gu dies, it can be ground into powder to make Dream Return Powder, but Dream Return Powder is only a one-time use inanimate object!"
"The Nightmare Gu is different. If you are injured in the Nightmare Gu's dream, your body will also be injured; and if you die, your body will also die..."
In fact, Wang Mingtian felt that it was more like another real space.
However, Wang will not say these things tomorrow.
"Only people from the Yama Palace possess this Nightmare Gu. When I came in, I noticed the room was filled with the aura of Nightmare Gu, so it must have been poisoned beforehand!"
Upon hearing the words "Hall of Yama," the Empress's expression changed repeatedly.
She had previously heard those people call her brother something like Yama, the King of Hell.
The Empress clutched her chest, her eyes filled with sorrow and bitterness.
She never imagined that her younger brother would turn out like this.
The Queen took a deep breath and clenched her fists.
"I wonder if Mr. Wang can find my younger brother Lan Xiao, or Lan Chou!"
The empress's eyes held a hint of pleading.
Wang Mingtian gave the Empress a deep look before saying, "No!"
The Empress was helpless, but ultimately did not force the issue.
Xiao Su Bao and the others returned to General Tang's mansion.
Ms. Qian had been waiting at the door the whole time. She hadn't slept at all these past few days and looked very haggard.
Upon seeing Tang Bugui and Xiao Subao return, Madam Qian rushed over in a hurry.
"Let me see quickly, is Su Bao feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"
Qian asked nervously, her hands stroking Xiao Su Bao's body.
Little Su Bao looked at Qian Shi, stretched out her little hands, and hugged Qian Shi's neck.
"mother……"
Looking at Qian Shi, Xiao Su Bao finally felt a sense of reality.
On the other side, Yang Nuannuan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that they had all returned.
Her gaze settled on Tang Bugui.
In the end, however, he looked utterly helpless.
Just then, Yang Nuannuan saw Wang Mingtian, her heart trembled, and she instinctively wanted to run away.
Wang Mingtian merely glanced at Yang Nuannuan indifferently.
He gave her a faint smile.
Yang Nuannuan's expression changed slightly; she really didn't want to disturb Tang Bugui and the others!
But now...
Yang Nuannuan left quietly, but when she reached the door, she saw Wang Mingtian.
"Greetings, sir!" She obediently bowed to Wang Mingtian.
"No need for formalities, Miss Yang, why don't we find a place to talk?"
A strange look appeared in Wang Mingtian's red eyes. Yang Nuannuan trembled slightly, her hands tightly clasped together.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Nuannuan finally said, "Okay!"
The two turned and left, unaware that Tang Bugui was behind them.
Or rather, Wang Mingtian deliberately had Tang Bugui follow him.
We arrived at a teahouse.
Wang Mingtian ordered a pot of tea and a snack.
They sat on the second floor near the window.
Wang Mingtian drank a cup of tea before asking, "Miss Yang and her family are heading to the capital. Where are they staying?"
Yang Nuannuan was still a little nervous. She knew Wang Mingtian's abilities and also knew that Xiao Su Bao's master valued the little girl highly.
"Sir, I..."
Yang Nuannuan wanted to explain, but then she heard Wang Mingtian's voice: "It's alright, it's happened, so you can't be blamed!"
"However, if you want peace, you need to be patient. After suffering comes happiness. You've waited so long, so just wait a little longer!"
Wang Mingtian said softly, his tone carrying a hint of persuasion.
Yang Nuannuan nodded; she had actually wanted to leave for a long time.
In a few years she'll be fifteen, and when she turns fifteen... she'll have her chance...
“I know, sir!” Yang Nuannuan said obediently, showing her forbearance, cleverness, and intelligence.
It has to be said that many of Xiao Su Bao's traits are derived from Lan Shu Yu.
Tang Bugui was completely confused and was about to speak when two figures suddenly appeared from the side.
They actually charged straight at Wang Mingtian and Yang Nuannuan.
Wang Mingtian didn't move, which startled Yang Nuannuan. She instinctively pulled a dagger from her bosom.
For a moment, Yang Nuannuan's eyes looked exactly like Xiao Su Bao's.
A hint of helplessness flickered in Wang Mingtian's eyes.
Sure enough, Tang Bugui was slightly stunned when he looked at Yang Nuannuan's face.
It was at this moment that the assassin who was rushing towards Yang Nuannuan got close.
Tang Bugui rushed over instantly.
Instinctively, I didn't want to see Yang Nuannuan get hurt.
However, Yang Nuannuan's dagger was also quick, and she stabbed at the assassin almost immediately.
More importantly, Yang Nuannuan was surprisingly fast, as if she knew kung fu!
Tang Bugui glanced at Yang Nuannuan with a complicated expression, then directly blocked the two assassins and dealt with them with great speed.
Both men were assassins of the Underworld. In their final moments, they shouted, "If the King of Hell decrees your death at midnight, who can keep you alive until dawn? May the Underworld live on forever!"
The two had already bitten open the poison sac, but the people in the teahouse clearly heard the man's last few words.
Tang Bugui's face darkened slightly, and his eyes held a hint of coldness.
The Hall of Yama is truly haunted.
Are you all alright?
Tang Bugui turned to look at Yang Nuannuan and Wang Mingtian.
Wang Mingtian finished the last piece of pastry before saying, "Hmm, it's nothing, I'm just not full!"
"That girl, this meal is on you!"
After Wang Mingtian finished speaking, he turned and left. He hadn't had a drink in a long time and needed to have one, otherwise... his body probably wouldn't be able to handle it!
Tang Bugui paused and looked at Yang Nuannuan in front of him.
"Uncle Tang... Uncle Tang!" Yang Nuannuan took a deep breath and called out obediently.
Tang Bugui frowned slightly, as if he wanted to say something, when a guard rushed over and whispered something in his ear.
Tang Bugui paused for a moment before saying, "If you're alright, I'll have someone take you home!"
Yang Nuannuan pursed her lips and then nodded.
Tang Bugui turned and went to the palace.
As Yang Nuannuan watched Tang Bugui's retreating figure, she clenched her fists, thinking about the dream she had.
"Miss Yang, let me see you off!" the guard said to Yang Nuannuan.
"Thank you!" Yang Nuannuan said, and followed the guard back to the West City.
Meanwhile, at General Tang's mansion.
Because of that nightmare, Xiao Su Bao's health hasn't been very good, and she's been very sleepy lately.
Fortunately, both Wang Mingtian and the doctor said that the little girl was fine.
"My dear aunt, you'd better be more careful in the future!" Tang Qi looked at Xiao Su Bao with heartache.
He then placed all the delicious food he had just bought in front of the little girl.
Little Su Bao scratched his head, and his little tuft of hair twitched twice.
"Thank you, second brother! You're so kind!" The little girl's smile was sweet and she looked exceptionally well-behaved.
Tang Qi couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips into a smile, then pressed them down forcefully.
"Alright, your second brother is of course the best, but even if you say that, it won't work. You'd better rest well these next few days and don't even think about playing around!" Tang Qi said seriously.
Little Su Bao was a little disappointed. She had made plans with Sister Fu and Sister Ya to go to the lantern festival together.
The girl didn't have many friends before, and she never saw a lantern festival during her years in Beijing.
The little girl sat on the bed, looking a bit disappointed. She didn't cry or fuss; she just sat there obediently.
Tang Qi felt a pang of sympathy upon seeing the little girl's appearance.
"Alright, look at you! Anyone who didn't know better would think I was bullying you!"
Tang Qi rubbed his temples, feeling somewhat helpless.
But his mother gave a strict order: these little guys weren't allowed to go outside!
Fortunately, the general's mansion was very large, and the children had a lot of fun.
However, no matter where you are, after a while, it all becomes boring.
Tang Qi also wanted to go out, but his mother wouldn't let him!
What Tang Qi and his companions didn't know was that there were now more and more people patrolling the capital.
There's even a curfew!
After all, the capital city was bustling with activity before, with only the city gates locked but no curfew.
"Don't worry, there are still a few days until the fifteenth. I'll go ask Mother!"
Tang Qi couldn't bear to look at the little girl's pitiful appearance.
Little Su Bao's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded obediently.
Tang Qi patted the little girl's head and chuckled sheepishly.
Meanwhile, Lan Chou and his group, who were being searched, were staying in an official's villa in the southern part of the city.
This place isn't very big; it was originally the residence of that official's mistress.
Lan Chou stood in front of the window, his eyes carrying a hint of coldness.
Behind him, a figure was hidden in the shadows.
"News has come from the palace that a Taoist priest has come and ruined our plans, arresting many of our people!"
The dark figure spoke in a low voice.
A hint of coldness flashed in Lan Chou's eyes. He gripped the teacup in his hand and pondered for a moment before saying, "Let Tanlang come to the capital!"
"yes!"
As soon as the voice faded, the figure emerged from the shadows.
He looked very tall and wore a black cloak from head to toe, obscuring his face.
The man in black robes turned and left. Just then, a man with a full beard ran in, looking somewhat anxious.
"King Yama, what about the Crown Prince..." He was about to speak when he saw the black robe and immediately shut his mouth.
As he brushed past the man in the black robe, he accidentally knocked off the robe's hood.
The man in black robes quickly put on his hat, but the stubble-faced simpleton was still slightly taken aback.
"Come in!" Lan Chou's voice came from inside.
The bearded man regained his composure and hurried inside.
He looked at Lan Chou respectfully and said anxiously, "King Yama, the Crown Prince has discovered one of our strongholds and killed many of our followers and brothers!"
The burly man stood respectfully in front of Lan Chou, his head bowed, not daring to even look up.
Lan Chou paused slightly, as if he had thought of something, and narrowed his eyes.
My nephew is really lucky to be alive!
"Take men and assassinate the Crown Prince tonight. Make sure he is killed!" Lan Chou said calmly.
"yes!"
The burly man immediately nodded in agreement. He backed out, his breathing barely a whisper.
Lan Chou glanced at him, then said, "If you can't kill the Crown Prince, then set fire to the Crown Prince's residence. Consider it a New Year's gift from your uncle!"
The burly man breathed a slight sigh of relief and quickly agreed to leave.
On the other side, the emperor and empress sat in their bedchamber.
A complex look appeared in their eyes.
"I had a dream..."
It was the emperor who spoke first, recounting everything from his dream.
The Empress paused slightly, then said, "I also had a dream..."
After a moment's hesitation, the Queen said, "In my dream, there was also a mute younger sister who couldn't speak..."
The two exchanged a glance and immediately connected the mute child with Xiao Su Bao.
The Empress sighed: "Your Majesty, Tang Bugui is wholeheartedly devoted to the fate of the Great Shang Kingdom. You cannot do anything to harm him!"
The emperor paused, recalling the final scene of his dream.
He looked at the Empress: "That brat is just a fool, why would I hurt him!"
As for Xiao Su Bao, that child is pure and kind-hearted, and certainly not like the one in the dream!
But the emperor did not say these words aloud.
The emperor and empress remained silent. After recovering, they went to the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
That's a story for another time.
However, that very night, the Crown Prince's residence suddenly caught fire.
The Crown Prince encountered this situation, but fortunately Su Shan and Tang Bugui arrived at the crucial moment and drove the villains away.
This time, it was once again the work of the Underworld.
At almost the same time, branches of the Yama Palace appeared in more places.
Some people claim to be followers of Yama, believing that Yama can grant them eternal life.
Tang Bugui has been unable to go home these days, accompanied by Su Shan and the nameless old Taoist.
In an instant, the entire city of Kyoto was plunged into a state of emergency.
Anyone suspected of being a follower of the Yama Palace will be arrested.
These things had nothing to do with Xiao Su Bao and the others.
Because they couldn't go out, these children began to enjoy the good days of reading every day at home.
The Lunar New Year always flies by.
Because of this incident, the Lunar New Year celebrations this year were also quite simple, and there was no palace banquet.
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