For Baiyue County, tonight is destined to be an unsettling night.
And all of this is because of Ye Xunhuan’s arrival, or rather Hou San’s intentions towards Wu Mei.
The people Ye Xunhuan sent out were nothing less than assassins, harbingers of death, initiating a frantic harvesting action. In just one night, almost all those associated with Hou San met tragic deaths, with none able to survive.
In no time, this caused a tremendous uproar across Baiyue County, not to mention prompting innumerable people to become apprehensive and restless. Many began inquiring what exactly had happened, who did Hou San offend so deeply that such powerful assassins were dispatched, even involving police participation!
This incident not only caused a significant stir in Baiyue County but also in places like Vietnam.
After all, Baiyue County is at the border, frequented by smugglers and illegal immigrants, and Hou San was considered a notable figure here. Now suddenly meeting such a tragic end naturally stirred a commotion.
After much inquiry, some people discovered that all of this was due to Wu Mei.
Upon learning it was because Hou San had taken a liking to Wu Mei and wanted to possess her, the crowd couldn’t help but draw a sharp breath; just because of this, Hou San was exterminated.
This is way too ruthless, isn’t it?
Though their hearts were filled with shock, unable to accept that such an event could occur over a woman, some people were filled with unease.
Because they once had intentions towards Wu Mei too, but at the time, Wu Mei didn’t hesitate to fight back fiercely, deterring them from further disturbance. Only Hou San never gave up.
But now that Hou San is dead, it begs the question, will they be next?
Panic!
In no time, those who once had intentions towards Wu Mei not only started feeling fear but also contemplated whether they should go apologize to Wu Mei, fearing that she might reopen old accounts!
However, they were also afraid of whether they would come back alive if they went to her.
No one ever thought Wu Mei had such powerful connections, having such terrifying influence, shattering the power dynamics of Baiyue County overnight.
What is this woman’s background?
Moreover, with such a formidable background, why live in such a desolate place and pretend to be weak?
Now they are filled with anxiety and unease!
But they have no idea that Wu Mei has no intention of talking with them, since today Ye Xunhuan is taking her away from Baiyue County.
However, before leaving, Wu Mei went to see an elderly woman.
Ye Xunhuan didn’t know the old woman’s name, only knowing that upon Wu Mei’s arrival in Baiyue County, the old woman had been very kind to Wu Mei, and now Wu Mei is leaving, naturally she wanted to pay her respects.
After all, the old woman had genuinely cared for her and even began making clothes and boots for her child, which moved Wu Mei deeply.
Now that she’s leaving, there’s no telling when they’ll meet again, so she went to visit this elderly woman.
The place where the elderly woman lived wasn’t far from Wu Mei but was equally shabby. Moreover, the old woman was slightly hunched, with a head of silver hair, her face full of old age spots, making her appear very aged or perhaps rather infirm.
The old woman had two sons and a daughter, but the eldest son disappeared somewhere, never to return. The second son was very unfilial, appearing only to ask her for money, and as for the daughter, she wasn’t good either, always messing around.
It could be said the old woman was very pitiful.
"I’m leaving, auntie, and I may not be able to come and see you again!"
The old woman was slightly stunned hearing this from Wu Mei: "You... you’re leaving?"
The old woman’s voice was trembling, appearing somewhat unable to accept it.
Wu Mei nodded slightly: "Yes, my man came to find me, he’s taking me back, leaving this place, and I might never see you again!"
The old woman sighed gently: "Child, leaving is good, leaving is good. This place is too chaotic. It won’t be easy for you to stay here with a child!"
Then as if something crossed her mind, she spoke again: "Wait here for a moment!"
As those words fell, the old woman took shaky steps, heading back inside the house.
Soon, the elderly woman came out again, holding some handmade children’s clothes and cotton boots among other things.
"Child, these are the clothes I made for your child. Some are unfinished, but since you’re leaving, I can’t hold onto these, fearing I won’t have a chance to give them to you later..."
"Auntie..."
Wu Mei’s eyes slightly welled up with tears; this old woman had been truly kind to her, yet she had such a hard fate.
Widowed in middle age, of three children, one was lost, the other two entirely unfilial, never caring for her!
"Child, during your confinement period, make sure to take care of yourself..." the old woman started to dote on Wu Mei with advice.
"Auntie, why don’t you come with me!" Wu Mei sincerely invited: "I’ll take you away with me!"
The old woman shook her head gently: "No, I’ve lived here my whole life, I can’t leave, and if I go, my late husband would be lonely!"
In old age, people usually want to return to their roots, rather than wander outside.
"Your goodwill is enough, if you have time, come visit me!"
There’s no feast that doesn’t end; Wu Mei had to leave and naturally couldn’t stay for the old woman, so after chatting a while, she eventually left.
However, while departing, Wu Mei arranged for Ye Xunhuan to get this elderly woman a new place to live and ideally find someone to look after her.
Ye Xunhuan had no objections to this; because the old woman was kind to Wu Mei and her child, Ye Xunhuan was naturally willing to repay the kindness, so he directly arranged for a new house for the old woman, and even hired a special caretaker for her, and arranged for his people to visit the old woman from time to time.
As for her good-for-nothing son and daughter, Ye Xunhuan also instructed his people.
Ye Xunhuan came quickly and left just as quickly.
And after Wu Mei left the place where she had lived for several months, her heart was filled with reluctance and also some fear.
She feared facing Qiu Ruoxi.
After all, Qiu Ruoxi is Ye Xunhuan’s wife, while she is at most a mistress. In ancient terms, Qiu Ruoxi would be the first wife, while she, Wu Mei, wouldn’t even be a concubine, merely a consort, wouldn’t it be intimidating to meet the first wife?
Neither Ye Xunhuan nor Wu Mei noticed a pair of eyes watching them in the shadows!
"Marshal, I never expected you to have a child; this is likely your biggest weakness, isn’t it!"