Yun Estate.
After a satisfying meal, Yun Qingqing picked up her cinnabar brush and yellow paper to continue drawing talismans.
Having crossed over into this world alone as a pitiful soul, this body was too weak, and she no longer had her magical instruments or treasures. Although drawing talismans was mentally exhausting, it was the simplest and most direct method of protection. She needed to accumulate more for unforeseen circumstances.
Fortunately, the mystic arts of this world were far less advanced than in her previous life. To deal with a bunch of amateurs, these talismans would be more than enough.
Just as she was concentrating on drawing the talismans, a weak voice suddenly came from the bed:
“…Qingqing?”
Yun Qingqing immediately put down her brush and went to the bedside, looking at Madam Yun, who had just opened her eyes. She felt a pang in her heart, and her eyes involuntarily reddened.
These were the original host’s emotions, and she didn’t reject them. Softly, she said:
“Mother, you’re awake?”
Madam Yun held her hand and let out a long sigh:
“These past days have been hard on you…”
Yun Qingqing also sighed softly, her eyes turning slightly cold.
Not only had the original host lived a difficult life, but she had also been killed by someone. Sooner or later, she would find out who the real culprit behind her drowning was!
She tightly grasped Madam Yun’s hand and said solemnly:
“Mother, don’t worry. Your daughter has made up her mind. From today onward, I will live only for myself. I will no longer tolerate those who have treated us poorly in the past. From now on, no one will ever bully us again!”
“Really? You’ve really thought it through? Then… what about the Crown Prince…” Madam Yun was pleasantly surprised but still somewhat skeptical, mentioning the Crown Prince with caution.
Yun Qingqing smiled faintly, helping her sit up before saying:
“What kind of thing is that ungrateful, two-timing scoundrel? I wouldn’t even want him if he were given to me for free! Today, I tore up the marriage contract and severed all ties with him!”
Madam Yun stared into her eyes for a long time, finally confirming that she meant every word. Her expression relaxed as she sighed:
“Good, good! Now that you understand, I can rest easy. Don’t worry, I will definitely find you a good match!”
Although her daughter’s face was beyond help, with the status of the eldest daughter of the marquis’s estate and the wealth and influence of her own family, finding a talented young man without much power shouldn’t be difficult, right?
Just as she was thinking this, she heard Yun Qingqing cough:
“Um, Mother, there’s no need to find another match. I’ve already become engaged to the Regent King, and the wedding date is set for the eighth day of next month.”
“…What?” Madam Yun was completely stunned, her expression turning serious.
“Qingqing, are you telling the truth? This is no joking matter!”
Yun Qingqing handed her the marriage contract:
“It’s absolutely true. Look, the Regent King’s seal is right here on the marriage contract.”
“…” Madam Yun widened her eyes and examined the marriage contract back and forth for a long time before finally handing it back, her face filled with worry.
But before she could say anything else, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the door.
“Is the eldest daughter of the Yun family here? Let me see her quickly! I must thank her in person for her great kindness!”
Madam Yun was taken aback: “What’s going on outside?”
“It’s nothing, Mother. Rest first, I’ll go take a look.”
Yun Qingqing walked out without surprise and saw Divine Doctor Tang blocking the door with his entire family in tow. At a glance, she could tell that the pale-faced young man behind him was his son.
Qiao’er was flustered, trying to stop them but unable to withstand the enthusiasm of the old doctor and his family.
“Eldest Miss Yun! Finally, I get to see you!”
As soon as Divine Doctor Tang saw her emerge, he immediately pulled his wife and son forward, and the entire family knelt down before her in a deep bow!
“I only had this son in my middle age. If not for you today, my Tang family line would have been severed! Thank you, young mistress, for saving my son’s life! I am willing to offer half of my family’s wealth to repay your great kindness. Please, you must accept it!”
He opened a wooden box in his hands, which was filled to the brim with silver notes and various property deeds.
His wife and son also bowed together:
“Thank you, young mistress, for saving our child!”
“I will never forget this life-saving grace!”
Yun Qingqing gently helped the family of three to their feet and took a five-tael silver note from the top of the box:
“I appreciate your gratitude, but as for repayment… this one silver note is enough.”
“How can that be! A life-saving grace cannot be repaid with just a few taels of silver!” Divine Doctor Tang exclaimed urgently.
Yun Qingqing smiled and said:
“Old Divine Doctor, you have saved countless lives in your lifetime and often waived consultation fees for the poor. You have accumulated great merit. That you encountered me today to resolve this Calamity is also the result of years of cultivating good fortune.”
“As long as you remember that good and evil will always be repaid, and continue to do good deeds in the future, that will be the best repayment for me.”
Madam Tang and her son expressed even more profuse thanks, while Divine Doctor Tang, upon hearing these words, suddenly looked at Yun Qingqing with a deeper meaning in his gaze.
After a moment of contemplation, he said:
“Young mistress, may I speak with you privately?”
Yun Qingqing raised an eyebrow, then nodded:
“Follow me.”
The two walked to a secluded spot, and Yun Qingqing spoke first:
“If Elder Tang wishes to ask about the person who harmed you, there is no need to worry. This sterility gu is excessively sinister and its backlash is extremely severe. Now that I have broken it, the person who cast the gu will inevitably die a sudden death in the same manner within two days. Just keep an eye out for any drownings nearby in the next two days, and you will know.”
“So that’s how it is…”
Divine Doctor Tang expressed his lingering fear and gratitude once more before saying:
“Actually, I have one more matter.”
He took out a thumb ring and solemnly handed it over:
“Young mistress, your noble character is beyond reproach. Since you refuse to accept gold or silver as a token of gratitude, please, you must accept this!”
Yun Qingqing took the thumb ring and widened her eyes slightly. It was entirely translucent and white, with faint streams of white, gold, and cyan light shimmering on its surface. It was actually a rare treasure imbued with the qi of the Three Pure Ones!
“Elder, this object is extraordinary. Where did you obtain it?” she asked in astonishment.