Chapter 896 Past Life 4
He had overheard their conversation, and although he didn't quite understand it, he knew that the person in front of him who looked like him was his father.
Children are always so innocent. He didn't consider why he wasn't the Crown Prince's son. He just thought that since he wasn't the Crown Prince's son, and not the real little grandson of the Emperor, he wouldn't be so sad if the Crown Prince beat him to death.
After settling Gu Shuyan and the child in the carriage, Yun Yichen led them directly towards the mountain where he was hiding.
Upon returning to their residence, Yun Yichen's first task was to bathe the mother and child, and then he applied makeup to Gu Shuyan, restoring her original fair complexion.
As for Rui'er, Yun Yichen couldn't let his wounds heal, so he could only change him into new clothes.
“In the evening, let’s go down the mountain to buy some jewelry and pendants. I don’t want them to be left with nothing decent after they die.”
Yun Yichen spoke to Wuying, who nodded in agreement.
Just then, Zhong Lin, who had been too afraid to speak, stepped forward and said, "Master, let me handle these matters. I am more familiar with them."
Yun Yichen paused upon hearing this, but ignored him.
Ultimately, he still couldn't forgive Zhong Lin for what he had done, just as he couldn't forgive himself.
Zhong Lin paused for a moment upon seeing this, and was about to say something, but was stopped by Wu Ying's gaze.
Ultimately, it was he who had done something wrong, and Zhong Lin stood back down with his head down.
As dusk fell, people who had gone out began to go home one after another, but the two men only started buying things at this time.
An elderly Taoist priest, around fifty years old, who was about to close his stall, saw this and stroked his white beard with interest, saying, "It's truly rare to see a child end up in a coffin shop! It's just a pity he died such a tragic death; otherwise, he would surely have been extraordinary."
The old Taoist priest looked at the people diagonally opposite and suddenly spoke. A boy of about ten years old beside him said irritably, "Master, you're starting to talk nonsense. There are two young men there, where did this child come from?"
The old Taoist priest knew the boy didn't believe him, so he pointed to the area in front of the wreaths and said, "Isn't there a little boy standing there? But it's normal that you can't see him. Anyway, you'll think whatever I say is nonsense."
The old Taoist priest spoke while keeping his eyes fixed on that direction.
Seeing his reaction, the boy glanced at the empty spot, rolled his eyes, and said, "Master, you should hurry up and pack up. Didn't you say there would be wandering ghosts on the streets late at night? Aren't you scared?"
The boy used the old Taoist's words to shut him up, but the old Taoist said unhurriedly, "That was normal. Today is different. Today, a distinguished person has arrived, and even wandering ghosts have to give way."
The old Taoist priest's words sounded like he was slacking off to the boy.
While her hands were constantly filling with things, her gaze swept over the two simply dressed people. "Those two don't look like rich people at all. Master is just trying to fool me all day long."
The boy packed up the last of his belongings and then tugged at the old Taoist's clothes. "Let's go, my master's wife will be coming to find us soon."
Upon hearing this, the old Taoist priest glanced at the empty space again, then turned and followed the boy.
Watching them walk forward, Zhong Lin glanced at the empty space ahead, and suddenly seemed to remember something. He quickly caught up with the old Taoist priest.
Yun Yichen selected some items for the sacrificial ceremony and burial, paid, and just as he entered the jewelry store, Zhong Lin and the old Taoist priest followed him in.
"My lord, I have something to say."
Zhong Lin had been following the two from a distance, a fact Yun Yichen was aware of, but he still didn't want to pay him any attention.
Seeing Yun Yichen selecting items, Zhong Lin gritted his teeth and said, "This matter concerns the lady's son."
Yun Yichen's hand, which was selecting jewelry, finally paused for a moment. Then he turned to look at Zhong Lin and asked, "What is it?"
Zhong Lin naturally couldn't say those things in front of the shopkeeper, so he pulled Yun Yichen aside and pointed to the old Taoist priest waiting outside the door.
"Just now, I overheard their conversation. They mentioned that a young boy was following behind you, but there was clearly no one with you. So I guessed it might be the young master."
Zhong Lin's words seemed like a huge joke. Yun Yichen glanced at the white-bearded Taoist priest outside the door, then looked at Zhong Lin and said, "You actually used this method to get me to forgive you?"
Yun Yichen's words were filled with anger. What kind of time is this to talk to him like this?
Yun Yichen turned and walked inside. The old Taoist priest, who was unwilling to come over in the first place, turned around and left upon seeing this.
Although he could tell that the people in front of him were important figures, they didn't trust him, so he had no reason to approach them. Besides, if the young man in front of him hadn't approached him and insisted that he come, he wouldn't be in this situation.
"Sir, sir, my master is too heartbroken. I hope you can help me by making a trip and comforting him. The reward will be generous."
Seeing the sincerity in Zhong Lin's eyes, the old Taoist priest remained silent for a moment, but ultimately did not refuse.
"Since you trust me, young man, I will lend you a hand."
The old Taoist priest stepped into the shop, his gaze falling on Rui'er, staring intently at a piece of emerald green jade pendant.
"You like this?"
The old Taoist priest stepped forward, and as he spoke, he picked up the jade. Rui'er turned around in surprise, "You can see me?"
"Yes, I can see you, and not only can I see you, I can also hear you."
Rui'er was overjoyed. "Great! They can't see me or hear me. I want my father to buy me this jade pendant. Can you help me tell him?"
"Okay, but you'll have to listen to me in a bit."
The old Taoist priest nodded without hesitation, but before he could speak with Yun Yichen, he needed Rui'er's help.
"good!"
Rui'er had only met this old Taoist priest so far, and seeing that he could talk to her, she immediately agreed.
The old Taoist priest walked up to Yun Yichen with the jade pendant in his hand. "Young master, your son says he wants this jade pendant."
Ruier was stunned by his straightforward words.
He grew up in the Crown Prince's residence and, because he was disliked, he understood early on that speaking was an art. But this old man actually said it like that; would his father believe him?
Just then, Yun Yichen sneered, "Old man, you can't even make up a believable lie! I know he found you, so stop acting and take this money and go home!"
Yun Yichen pointed at Zhong Lin as he spoke, and then placed a ten-tael silver note in his hand.
"I knew the young master wouldn't believe me!"
The old Taoist priest showed no intention of refusing the money. Seeing him accept the silver note, Zhong Lin hurriedly ran in.
Just as he was about to say a few words of advice, the Taoist priest bent down and said, "Child, your father doesn't believe you. Could you go over there and blow out that oil lamp?"
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