"Yes."
"Zhiwei, this isn't a joke. You know what kind of place Du Ya Mountain is. Why are you only telling me now?”
"Auntie, I, I'm sorry. I was thinking that since Xin Lan has returned safely, she's fine anyway, so I didn't want you to worry. Auntie, I really didn't mean it. To tell you the truth, we just came back from there today. I originally went alone, but I got lost inside. Fortunately, I met Xin Lan and she brought me out. I just want to know if that rumor is true, but why is Xin Lan fine?”
"You said Xin Lan brought you out?”
"Yes, Auntie, isn't Xin Lan very bad at finding her way? She would get lost on the streets, so how could she be so calm in the forest?”
"This, Zhiwei, auntie is a little confused. Tell me, do you feel that Xin Lan has changed a lot after the college entrance examination? I don't understand her anymore. I don't know what she's thinking. Every time I ask her, she says it's nothing. Zhiwei, did Auntie do something wrong?”
"Auntie, you didn't do anything wrong. I think Xin Lan might be too tired recently and wants to be alone. She'll be fine after a few days of rest. Auntie, I want to ask you about Du Yi Mountain. Can you tell me the rumor in detail?”
The townspeople kept a respectful distance from Duya Mountain. Almost everyone knew that Duya Mountain was a "ghost mountain". It was rumored that anyone who entered the Ghost Mountain would mysteriously disappear and never be heard from again. If the child was disobedient, the adults would say," If you are disobedient, I will throw you into the Ghost Mountain." The child would immediately become obedient. This was not an exaggeration. There were once a few people who broke into the forest together and never came out again. No one knew if they were alive or dead. There were many legends about Duya Mountain. One of them was that there were demons living in the mountain. They cast spells to control the entire mountain forest. Once a person entered the mountain forest, they would be controlled and lose their way. In the end, he was devoured by the demons. Of course, this kind of saying was not accepted by most people in today's advanced science. It could only be used as a story to coax children.
There was also a saying that it was about a poignant love story. The story took place at the end of the Qing Dynasty. At that time, people were living in misery. The unchanging feudal dogma was rooted in people's thoughts. Few people dared to break through the shackles of feudal morality and pursue the happiness and life they wanted. The poignant story about the azalea was a victim of feudal ethics.
In the territory of the late Qing Dynasty, there was a remote corner called Liuyun Town. It was surrounded by mountains and was wet all year round, which made the scenery here beautiful. The Ye family was a well-known family in the town. It was said that their ancestors were high officials in the capital for several generations. However, in Ye Longqing's generation, they were exiled to Liuyun Town because they had offended the dignitaries in the court. Although they were exiled, the Ye family was very wealthy. They were also a scholarly family in Driftcloud Town. They were rich and could cover the sky with one hand.
Ye Longqing was a well-read civil official, but he had a rebellious son who only liked to play with knives and guns. His name was Ye Wenxuan, and the people called him Young Master Ye. Ye Wenxuan was elegant and handsome. Because he had practiced martial arts since he was young, his heroic spirit was emitted from the inside out. Coupled with the rich background of the Wen family, Ye Wenxuan became the object of admiration in the hearts of all the young girls in the town.
However, during the feudal period, the concept of family status was the deepest. This made most of the girls at the bottom of society who fell in love with Ye Wenxuan at first sight shrink back.
The Bai family in the west of the town was the only major family before the Ye family settled in Driftcloud Town. The Bai family had a well-educated and well-mannered daughter. She was slim and graceful, and her name was Bai Yun. She was the most favored daughter-in-law of the Ye family's two elders. After the Ye family settled down in Driftcloud Town, the news of the marriage between the Ye and Bai families spread throughout the town. The two families were well-matched in terms of social status, and they were a perfect match. It became a much-told story among the townspeople.
Ye Wenxuan had opposed this marriage from the beginning. He did not like his life being arranged. However, filial piety came first. Mrs. Ye used his illness as an excuse and advised him to see the Bai family's daughter first before making a decision. He had no choice but to agree. Under the arrangement of their parents, Ye Wenxuan and Bai Yun finally met.
In the early summer, Ye Wenxuan and Bai Yun sat opposite each other in a famous teahouse in town. A servant girl stood beside Bai Yun and gently fanned her. Bai Yun lowered her head slightly and sized up Ye Wenxuan's handsome face from time to time. When she met his gaze, she immediately lowered her head with a shy expression.
Ye Wenxuan played with the exquisite teacup in his hand. He looked at the woman's delicate appearance in front of him, but he suddenly felt bored. He took a sip of tea and finally spoke first.
"Miss Bai, although this is the first time we've met, please feel free to do as you please. There's no need to be too reserved.”
After Bai Yun heard this, she smiled slightly and replied,"Yes, Young Master Ye."
Then, there was a long silence.
After a long while, Ye Wenxuan finally couldn't keep silent any longer and went straight to the point.
"Miss Bai, I have long heard that Miss Bai is well-educated and reasonable. You are also a famous talented woman in Driftcloud Town.”
"Young Master Ye, you must be joking. That's just a rumor spread by outsiders. Yun 'er's talent was shallow. How could she compare to Young Master Ye?”
"Miss Bai, you're being modest. I'm a rough person. Isn't there something I want to ask Miss Bai for advice?”
"Please speak, Young Master Ye!"
"What does Miss Bai think of our marriage?”
Bai Yun smiled shyly when she heard that. Then, she replied softly,"Yun 'Er, let my father make the decision."
Ye Wenxuan was obviously stunned. It seemed that things were not as simple as he had imagined. He gulped down the tea in the teacup and played with the teacup in his hand. Then, he asked slowly,"Miss Bai, are you really willing to listen to your father's arrangements and marry into the Ye family? The two of us have never known each other and don't understand each other. Is Miss Bai so careless about her marriage?”
"Yun 'Er has been weak and sickly since she was young. She was raised in a boudoir by my father and did not leave the house. Yun 'Er had never thought that she would one day meet a good person who could appreciate Yun' Er and be with her for the rest of her life. Young Master Ye also knew that marriage had always been decided by the parents. How could Yun 'er go against her father's wishes? Moreover, Yun 'Er believed that Young Master Ye was someone that Yun' Er could entrust her life to.”
"What kind of virtue does Wenxuan have to make Miss Bai trust him so much? Miss Bai was well-educated and understanding. Unfortunately, Wen Xuan was going to disappoint Miss Bai?”
Bai Yun was obviously shocked. Her confidence from before instantly collapsed. "Young Master Ye, why do you say that?"”
"Miss Bai is an intelligent person. Wen Xuan's words are not difficult to understand. To tell you the truth, Wen Xuan has no intention of marrying Miss Bai. Miss Bai wanted to listen to your father's arrangements and end her marriage like this. Wen Xuan naturally couldn't care less. However, Wen Xuan wanted to make his own decisions regarding his own marriage. He did not want to accept his fate and passively accept an arranged marriage. Wen Xuan's meeting with Miss Bai today was only to comfort his mother who had been ill for a long time. He also wanted to tell Miss Bai about Wen Xuan's attitude towards our marriage. These words might be a little too much, but Wen Xuan really had no choice. Please understand, Miss Bai!”
Hearing this, Bai Yun's eyes were filled with tears. She looked very pitiful and made people's hearts ache. She was so gentle that water could drip out of her mouth, but she still sounded aggrieved." Young Master Ye, do you think Yun 'Er isn't worthy of Young Master Ye?”
"It seems that Miss Bai misunderstood Wen Xuan's words. If Miss Bai insisted on misunderstanding Wen Xuan like this, then Wen Xuan had nothing to say. Wen Xuan had already said what needed to be said. Wen Xuan would not agree to this marriage. As for what Miss Bai should do, that was not Wen Xuan's business. Wen Xuan took his leave!”
Ye Wenxuan stood up and left after he finished speaking. Rather than wavering and worrying about this and that, it was better to be decisive.
"Wait a minute." After Ye Wenxuan took a few steps, Bai Yun suddenly called out to him. This time, her tone was no longer weak and weak. Instead, it was a little calmer." Young Master Ye, why are you in a hurry?" Although Yun 'er had a good impression of Young Master Ye, Yun' er was not an unreasonable person. It was not that she would not marry anyone other than Young Master Ye. If Young Master Ye had no interest in Yun 'er, it was useless for Yun' er to force him. Don't worry, Young Master Ye. Yun 'er will tell your father and father about this. Yun' er doesn't like Young Master Ye, and Young Master Ye has no feelings for Yun 'er. Yun' er will ask them to cancel the engagement.”
Ye Wenxuan turned around and looked at Bai Yun in front of him. This time, he had a whole new level of respect for her. He cupped his hands and thanked her,"Thank you for your help, Miss Bai. Wen Xuan is eternally grateful."”
"I'm giving you a chance too." Bai Yun smiled bitterly. Young Master Ye, if you and I are not fated to be husband and wife, how about we be bosom friends?”
"It's Wenxuan's fortune to be able to get Miss Bai's confidant!”
"Since you're a close friend, why is Young Master Ye so polite? Can you just call me Yun 'Er?"
"Yun 'Er."
Bai Yun nodded and smiled. Since he was not her lover, she would take a step back and let him be her confidant. This was not a regretful thing.
That day, Bai Yun returned to Father Bai and asked him to cancel the engagement. Although the Ye and Bai families hoped for a marriage alliance, Ye Wenxuan and Bai Yun did not have any feelings for each other, so it was useless for their parents to force it. Just like that, the marriage between the Ye and Bai families ended.
The weather is unpredictable, people have sooner or later good or bad luck. After the marriage between the Ye and Bai families had calmed down, something big happened in the Ye family. The First Madam of the Ye family, Ye Wenxuan's mother, was in critical condition. Ye Longqing invited all the famous doctors and charlatans in Liuyun Town and tried various methods, but they could not alleviate Mrs. Ye's condition.
Because First Madam was seriously ill and could die at any time. The entire Ye residence was in a state of tension. The Eldest Madam was usually generous to others, unlike the Second Madam who was mean and crafty. The servants of the Ye family were quite respectful to the Eldest Madam.
Ye Wenxuan also ran around looking for a doctor for his mother's illness, but all the doctors who came were helpless and left with a sigh. Just as everyone was in a state of panic, Bai Yun brought a white-haired old man into the Ye family.
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