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Li Yin looked at the person in front of her and felt only unfamiliarity. However, there was no denying that she was indeed excited about killing that group of people. If she hadn't fainted that day, she would have done the same.
Li Yin clearly felt that when she saw the pleading expressions on the faces of those she killed, she felt an endless pleasure. In essence, she and Wen Youqing were both madmen...
Seeing Li Yin stunned, Wen Youqing grabbed her neck and kissed her. Li Yin looked up and saw a gaze that was both aggressive and mocking. She closed her eyes and reached out to grab Wen Youqing's hand.
The person was startled at first, and then Li Yin reached out with his other hand. The person in front of him didn't have a trembling hand, but why did it feel like his hand was trembling? She opened her eyes.
What catches the eye is a green gauze curtain, a sandalwood bed, and exquisite, simple carvings, all exuding elegance. The air is fresh and clean, unlike the gloomy, damp, and oppressive atmosphere of the rain.
One of them spoke in a slightly hoarse voice, with a hint of grievance in his tone, "Li Yin, can you let go of me... it hurts."
Li Yin then realized what she was doing. Her hand was gripping Wen Youqing's arm with great force, leaving a deep red crescent-shaped mark on Wen Youqing's fair arm.
Li Yin quickly let go, and a tooth mark appeared where he had let go.
She couldn't have bitten it, could she...?
Li Yin propped herself up on the bed with one hand, and some scattered fragments of her dream floated into her mind. She still couldn't forget the teasing and aggressive look in Wen Youqing's eyes when she looked at Fei in the dream.
Seeing that she only sat up and stared blankly at the quilt, Wen Youqing rolled up her sleeves and stretched out her arm with bite marks in front of Li Yin, gently shaking it. He said, "You're not going to admit it?"
A bright red tooth mark came into Li Yin's view, and her gaze was drawn to it. Admit it? This was her bite, so why did she have no recollection of it?
She turned her head and looked over. The person in her dream was different from the person in front of her; their eyes were different. The person in front of her had eyes full of tenderness, gentle yet restrained.
But the strange things remained strange. The questions she wanted to ask were swallowed back down. She and Wen Youqing weren't very close; their relationship was just so-so.
Seeing that she remained silent, Wen Youqing lowered her eyes and stopped looking at her. This scene, when witnessed by Li Yin, stirred her pity and left her momentarily stunned, unsure of what to do.
She raised her hand and caught Wen Youqing's arm, looked at the bite mark, leaned closer, and then gently blew on it.
She said softly, "Blow on it, and it won't hurt anymore."
Wen Youqing looked up at Li Yin, and the corners of her lips unconsciously curled up. Li Yin, you're so good at lying.
"Does it still hurt?" Li Yin asked, turning to look at Wen Youqing. The woman still had her eyes downcast, as if she had been wronged, which made Li Yin's heart clench. Li Yin was completely at a loss. She said, "Why don't you bite back?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Youqing looked up and met Li Yin's concerned gaze. He asked, "Is it alright?"
Li Yin decisively stretched out his hand, placing his arm across Wen Youqing's face, and said, "Go ahead and bite, it's a matter of return."
Wen Youqing stared at the fair arm in front of him, reached out and touched it. His fingertips were slightly cool, which made Li Yin flinch at first. Seeing this, Wen Youqing grabbed Li Yin's arm.
He lowered his eyes, concealing the madness within them. Li Yin, how could you hide from me?
We are the same kind of people.
"Are you going to bite me or not?" Li Yin asked. Wen Youqing let go of his hand upon hearing this. He said, "It hurts a lot when I bite. Your poison has just been neutralized. It's not good for you to get injured now."
Gu poison?
Li Yin quickly placed one hand on the other. His pulse was stable and strong... However, a closer examination of the pulse revealed some deficiencies, as damage to the tendons and meridians cannot be cured in just one or two days.
But isn't the antidote for the Gu poison the Wen family's secret medicine?
Wen Youqing gave it to her?
Thinking this, she asked the question that was on her mind.
As Wen Youqing was helping Li Yin tuck the blanket back onto the bed, he replied calmly, "You are my fiancée, the marriage certificate is already signed, it's our parents' decision, so the secret medicine will naturally be given to you."
Originally, Li Yin planned to first obtain the secret medicine, then use it to cure the poison and switch identities with Yu Ling to investigate the case in secret and eliminate the murderer. He thought the most difficult hurdle was actually overcome with ease.
Li Yin put down his hand that was taking the pulse and asked, "When is the wedding date set?"
Wen Youqing looked at Li Yin, smiled, and said, "Tomorrow."
Tomorrow? How is she supposed to escape?
Li Yin then asked, "Why tomorrow?" Her tone was slightly quick and somewhat urgent.
After she finished speaking, she felt something was amiss. Wen Youqing still smiled and said, "Tomorrow is an auspicious day, suitable for marriage. It was the day Mother chose."
Li Yin had something to say and wanted to ask, when he heard three soft sounds and a clear, cold female voice from the porch behind a screen, "Young master, the madam says there is something she needs you to do and asks you to go to the ancestral hall immediately."
Upon hearing this, Wen Youqing frowned slightly, got up, and slowly covered Li Yin with the quilt, saying softly, "If anything happens, call Shudeng; she's guarding the door."
Seeing Li Yin nod, Wen Youqing walked around the screen and went out.
After everyone left, Li Yin was left alone in the room. She lifted the covers and tiptoed out of bed. The floor was cold, and the chill ran down her spine, causing her to frown slightly.
Three soft knocks suddenly came from outside the door, exactly like the rhythm in her dream. Li Yin's heart jumped instantly. A person dressed just like her stepped in.
Li Yin was overjoyed. She was just wondering how to contact Yu Ling, and now the person had come looking for her.
She pulled Yu Ling over, then leaned close to the door, gently pressed her lips against it, and seeing that there was only a sleeping maid outside and no one else, she quietly closed the door.
Two creaking sounds became the loudest noise at that moment.
Yu Ling watched Li Yin's every move and said, "Are you planning to switch back now?"
Li Yin, pulling Yu Ling along, went around behind the screen. Upon hearing this, she stopped and asked with slight surprise, "How did you know, sister?"
Yu Ling truthfully replied, "The guards at the manor are a bit strict, as if they're trying to prevent you from escaping."
Li Yin listened and smiled calmly, saying, "But I won't run away."
"Are you really going to marry him?" Yu Ling asked.
Li Yin smiled at Yu Ling and said, "Of course not, but rather to have Miss Li marry her."
Yu Ling listened without refuting, and was not surprised at all by Li Yin's idea of having her marry in his place. She simply asked calmly, "This place is heavily guarded. Are you really planning to escape?"
Li Yin tugged at Yu Ling's sleeve, leaned closer to her, and rested her head on Yu Ling's shoulder, saying, "Good sister, please help me."
Yu Ling said, "It's best for newlyweds to escape, where there are too many people around." As she spoke, she didn't look at Li Yin, but rather at the lush, green bamboo forest outside the window, her eyes filled with unspoken thoughts.
How did he know all your thoughts?
What a clever trick! You've lured me into your trap. Li Yin, I can't help you.
Seeing that Yu Ling seemed preoccupied, Li Yin asked, "Is something on your mind?"
Yu Ling reached out and gently patted Li Yin's hand, saying, "Of course, he... is not easy to deal with."
Li Yin raised her head, released her grip on the sleeve, took Yu Ling's hand, and pulled Yu Ling to the dressing table. She said, "You and I look exactly alike. Even Father can't recognize us, so he certainly won't be able to tell either."
Yu Ling remained noncommittal, only sighing. She raised her hand and gently tapped Li Yin's head, saying, "The Wen family is a deep and dangerous place."
Upon hearing this, Li Yin responded with an "Oh." She didn't understand why Yu Ling was telling her this, since she wouldn't stay in the Wen residence any longer.
Outside the window, the sun gradually sets; inside, the lights begin to come on.
After they had figured out their plan, they lay down on the bed together. The dim light from the table illuminated their similar faces, adding a touch of tenderness.
Li Yin fell asleep first. When Yu Ling saw Li Yin's sleeping face, she couldn't help but frown and feel worried. She lowered her eyes, turned over, and closed her eyes again.
Li Yin woke up before dawn. Just as she was about to get out of bed, Yu Ling pressed her down and dragged her back into the covers.
Just as Li Yin was about to climb out, the door was pushed open, and Shu Deng came in carrying a box of jewelry. Upon seeing this, Yu Ling got up and followed her usual manners with grace. After all the items were brought over—clothes, jade pendants, etc.—and arranged neatly, she said to Shu Deng, "It's not time yet. I need to change my clothes. I'll call you when I'm done."
Shudeng bowed respectfully with her eyes lowered, said "Yes," and then went out to stand guard at the door.
Yu Ling reached out and touched the clothes laid out on the table. The embroidery was exquisite, and the fabric shimmered slightly in the light, feeling cool and smooth to the touch. She said to Li Yin, "Why don't you try them on?"
After everyone left, Li Yin peeked out from under the covers. Upon hearing this, she raised an eyebrow and said, "I won't marry him, I won't try."
Yu Ling smiled softly, said nothing, and changed her clothes, but not her inner garment. The red inner garment was still on the table, along with a beautifully embroidered red bodice.
Li Yin got out of bed, picked up the undergarment, looked at it for a while, then looked at Yu Ling and asked, "Aren't you going to wear this?"
"I'll leave this for you to wear. You should change your clothes," Yu Ling said. Li Yin listened and put down the bodice. She said, "This one suits you better. It's too red for me, like..." something worn on the wedding night.
But isn't this what they call getting married?
Yu Ling said calmly, "You have two choices. One is to hide it, which is risky. If something unusual is detected, you will be easily caught. However, the other is for you to wear it, which is the safest option."
Li Yin did not set a trap for her, but instead hid the undergarment on his own body. Upon seeing this, Yu Ling raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled.
She said, "If you go out, just throw this away, otherwise..."
Otherwise, you'll be embarrassed.
Li Yin nodded and said, "Okay." Then she changed into her undergarments. After she was dressed, she went back to bed. After seeing Li Yin get into bed, Yu Ling went around the screen, walked to the door, knocked three times, and opened the door. Shu Deng had been waiting for a long time.
At this moment, she held a needle and a basin of water. Yu Ling knew what this person was going to do just by looking at the things in Shu Deng's hands.
The form of the blood droplets is used to test whether someone is a virgin.
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