OUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER (A WANGXIAN STORY)
Chapter 10
When they found their way back, Wei Ying was already waiting for them outside the cotton field. The other juniors were already there as well.
Wei Ying, "What took you four so long?"
Zizhen, "...Trust me, you don't wanna kn..."
Sizhui used a silencing spell to shut Zizhen up. "Sorry, we... we got lost but Meirong found us." The lad answered with a smile and Wei Ying accepted it. "Wait...", Wei Ying stretched his neck to look at Jingyi who seemed to be fidgeting with his head down, then at Jing Ling who had his lips pursed and was looking in a different direction. "Why do those two look so roughed up...", he asked.
Lan Jingyi raised his head but kept mute. The night time saved his flushed face. Not satisfied with the silence, Wei Ying walked closer to him to get a better look at his face. "Are you turning red? Jingyi, are you sure you're really okay?... Look, even your headband is tilted. How come you did not notice this Sizhui?" Wei Ying had a hand on his shoulder then turned to look at Sizhui.
"Umm you see, Meirong appeared out of nowhere and bumped into him. He's still suffering from the aftermath." Zizhen who signalled Sizhui to set his mouth lose answered after the other obliged.
Wei Ying stepped back, tapping his other hand with his flute. knowing Jingyi was easily scared of ghosts, he went with it. . "Ahhh, so its one of those things. Hahaha... Jingyi you looked like you've been smooched by a girl you fancy." He laughed and winked.
"Cough* Cough*", they all turned their heads to a Jin Ling who nearly seemed to be choking on his spit. "Ahhh Sorry, sorry." Zizhen quickly run to his side and tapped his back. "You owe me one..." he whispered to Jin Ling. Wei Ying sighed and started walking.
Sizhui, "Father, are we not chasing after the corpses anymore?"
Wei Ying, "Don't worry about that, I'll explain some things to you later. Now we have to rest."
Sizhui, "What about the Zhao family?"
Wei Ying, "I've taken care of it, we will return tomorrow."
Sizhui nodded and then followed with Jingyi and Jin Ling looking off.
After they settled down in the Inn, Wei Ying sneaked out. He drew some blood and cast a spell. A thin red glow pointed him to a certain direction and he followed as fast as he could. Earlier, he had sent fort an advanced tracking talisman and it caught onto the one that threw the blades. His expression changed when it lead him to Wen Ning's house. The first thing he noticed was that The Ghost General was not at home and the lights were put out. A sudden noise drew his attention to the storage room on the left end of the compound and he went there. With one kick the doors flew open and Wei Ying saw the assailant on the floor. He leaned against one side with his arms folded on his chest as he watched the person being squeezed by the red light.
Wei Ying, "Shijie, so it was really you."
Jiayi, "A 'Xian, I can explain...Its not what you..."
Wei Ying, "Don't lie to me. You attacked me, and with a very incredible spiritual weapon. Never thought that your dagger could do that... No wonder its called Juntuan.". Wei Ying chuckled at himself.
Jiayi, "A'Xian, I would not harm you... Knowing your core is still weak I could have used my sword to easily wound you. I just wanted to help Biyu hide... Forgive your sister."
Wei Ying, "Zhou Biyu?" He sighed as he removed the talisman. Wei Ying helped her up and picked up her mask. "I'm sorry jie" he said with a weak smile. He had seen what Jiayi did for the said corpse. Such a person was really not a bad but rather an interesting and mysterious one.
They went into one of the many rooms in the house and sat down for tea. Jiayi poured Wei Ying a cup of emperor smile as they discussed Biyu's case.
Wei Ying, "Anyway, where is Wen Ning?"
Jiayi, "That one, he refused to let me go on night hunt these days."
Wei Ying, "Why? Your husband should be afraid of you, aside my mother and Madam Yu, I've never met any female cultivator of your level."
Jiayi only smiled and changed the topic. She was not discussing this without Wen Ning. "Okay, you stop drinking... Go home to your husband!" she chastised.
Wei Ying pouted, "Why are you sacking me jie, it looks like you're sending me to a slaughter house.". Xiao Jiayi did not stop, she pulled Wei Ying from his seat and pushed him with little force till he was outside...
The next evening they returned to the Zhao family. Wei requested that little A'Ying and the lady of the house be present for what he had to say. Feeling that his problem would come to an end, Master Zhao entertained them at the family hall. After drinking some whine, Wei Ying told Master Zhao of a visitor who would appear soon. The man only nodded his head casually and waited. Suddenly Wei Ying began to whistle and the juniors were confused. Soon another shriek came from outside but this time Wei Ying motioned them to be calm. The gates of the door was open by two corpses dressed in servant clothes to pave way for their madam and female corpse walked in gracefully. The lady of the house began to feel uncomfortable and Master Zhao felt those servants looked familiar. After she stopped, she turned to look at Wei Ying and the later nodded. She took off her veil. A shock was plastered on Master Zhao's face as he rose to his feet. "Bi...Biyu?" The man stuttered.
Li Biyu became Zhao Biyu when she got married to Zhao Xin at the age of seventeen. Zhao Xin grew to love his wife more everyday and even more when she became pregnant a year later. Unfortunately she lost the child during the fifth month and the couple became devastated. But Biyu was kind to everyone and treated her servants well so everyone did their best to keep her happy. After ten years there was still no child so Biyu gave her most loyal servant's daughter, Ming to her husband and she became the second lady of the house. In the beginning Zhao Ming was respectful towards Biyu who treated her more like a sister but after realizing that Zhao Xin would only love Biyu, she grew bitter and began to spread unhealthy rumours. There was a huge scandal and Biyu was moved out of her home. Some of the servants followed her, including Zhao Ming's own parents. After a few weeks she helped out a wonderer and earned a favour as well. "My only wish is to have a child..." was what she lamented and this wonderer promised to help. The task was completed and the wonderer bid her goodbye.
With new hope, Biyu secretly sent for her husband and he run to her side. Months later it was announced that Zhao Ming was with child and Zhao Xin focussed on his second wife. At that time, Biyu was also waiting to tell her husband the good news. After months of no reply from her letters or any visits, Biyu decided to go to her old home. Zhao Ming's parents had tried to stop her but she would not listen. When she got there, she saw with her own eyes that her husband no longer thought of her so she went back feeling dejected. Unfortunately Zhao Ming was informed that her rival was also pregnant and she came up with a plan to kill Biyu and her unborn child.
As if karma wanted to play a trick on her, Zhao Ming rather lost her child in an accident when her husband was away on a trip. Now she had only one goal. She still kept up the charade of being pregnant for the remaining months and put her plans into action when Biyu was due. On the night of the delivery, Zhao Ming stormed Biyu's humble home with some men and killed every servant present, including her own parents. Zhao Biyu's child was taken away right after delivery and she was stabbed to death. Never getting the chance to even hold her child.
Biyu and her servants rose as fierce corpses but even then she was still broken hearted. Her servants also wanted revenge for her and served her even in death. Xiao Jiayi, the wonderer found Biyu during a recent night hunt and again, wanted to help an old friend find peace.
Wei Ying, "So, in as much at I find it absurd that you did not notice so many people were buried in your cotton field, your inability to protect those you love is alarming."
Zhao Xin walked closer to the corpse, all fears turned into guilt and blame. He felt like an idiot and that Biyu deserved better. "I'm sorry, he wept at her feet. After little Ying was born, Zhao Xin had actually wanted to bring his wife back home but her house was empty when he got there. He searched for her for over a year and gave up when he felt it was for the best. Maybe she found someone else, he thought.
"You're not taking my son away from me!", Zhao Ming cried as the boy was pulled away from her by Wei Ying. She was trying to slip out the back door. "Have you not done enough!?" Zhao Xin shouted at her. Realizing that she had also lost her leverage over that man she run out alone to pack some precious stones and left the Zhao Mansion.
Biyu ignored her husband and forced a faint smile as she went to her son. She growled softly at the boy;corpses could not really talk. Biyu forced her body to bend as she knelt down and hugged her child for the first time. Surprisingly the boy welcomed the embrace and wrapped his hands around Biyu's neck. "Mother, you came back.", he rested his head in his mother's shoulder. Biyu growled again. Master Zhou found the courage and joined in on the hug.
While the juniors were lost in the drama and emotional reunion, Wei Ying walked out of the hall, gripping hard onto Chenqing. Sizhui followed and stopped him at the entrance of the compound. "Mum..." he called. He saw a stubborn tear run down Wei Ying's cheek. "Sizhui, its interesting how a man would abandon his wife because he wants a child... It is something I could never compete with and I cant help but worry that, that day might come for me as well.", Wei Ying forced a smile.
Lan Sizhui, "When that day comes, Hanguanjun and I will hold you tight and never let go.... We are experts at kidnapping you, remember?". The boy pulled Wei Ying in for a hug and said, "You're embarrassing me mother. You don't want the others to call you a cry baby do you?"
Wei Ying chuckled and looked at him, "Says the boy who cried at Hanguanjun's feet the first day they met."
Lan Sizhui, "Again with that story...?" The boy blushed.
Wei Ying,"Haha, ok, I've stopped... call the others, its not too late to have dinner."
Lan Sizhui, "What about Madam Biyu?"
Wei Ying, "Don't worry, she only wanted to hold her child... She will rest when she's satisfied."
Meanwhile, Zhao Ming was making a run for it when she saw two figures in the middle of the silent road. "Mother...Father?" she whispered in fear at the two corpses waiting for her. Would her parents forgive her for her treachery and greed?
Hello dear reader, I hope you're ok with this chapter. Sorry for any grammatical errors and I look forward to your comments. Do you like the story so far? Don't forget to vote. See you soon dear WX babies :)
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