My name is Su He. I'm a sophomore at a third-rate university.
Because she majored in geological survey, she often had to go to other places for exchange and inspection, so there were very few opportunities to go home.
Therefore, when I received Third Aunt's vague phone call in the afternoon, I didn't hesitate for a second. I skipped the last mid-term exam of the day and took the bus back to the village.
The burning clouds in the sky were as bright as blood, and the bus was shaking. I actually fell asleep under such circumstances.
When I arrived at the station, the driver called me. I woke up in a daze. When I opened my eyes, I saw that the pond was full of lotus flowers.
It was all bright red.
My body trembled as I recalled that ancient ballad.
I don't know who taught me to sing, but every word and sentence seemed to be imprinted in my mind. No matter what, I couldn't forget it.
" Blood Lotus Flower, Blood Lotus Flower, Ghost King married a pretty girl, pretty girl, pretty girl..."
"Xiao Tong's laughter has traumatized me for 18 years. It has made me have nightmares every night and I can't sleep well.
I got off the car and stepped on the village land. I suddenly had a strange thought. The mystery and nightmare that has troubled me for eighteen years can finally be answered today.
As soon as he reached the village, he saw white papers pasted everywhere.
However, the sky gradually darkened and I was too far away to see what the words were.
When I returned to Third Aunt's house, I kept asking,"Third Aunt, what happened? Why did you call me back in such a hurry?”
"Yes, something big has happened. Little Su, Little Su, tell me, Third Aunt treats you well, right?”Third Aunt held my hand, tears in her eyes.
I was stunned and nodded." Very good, but Third Aunt, now is not the time to talk about this, right? When I entered the village, I saw the white words posted at the entrance.”
I asked tentatively,"Who did the funeral?"”
"Baishi is what we call it here. It means that a family has died. In contrast, it's called Hongshi. It means that the family has married and has children.
"Bah, bah, don't say that. You're bringing bad luck to yourself for no reason.”In front of me, Third Shen spat a few mouthfuls of saliva, as if she wanted to bring out all the unhappiness from her saliva.
Intrigued?
Did that mean…something had happened to someone else?
Thinking of Grandma's old age, I couldn't help but say,"Third Aunt, let's talk about other things when we have time. Let me go and see Grandma first.”
The hand that was holding me gently immediately became forceful, and its sharp nails stabbed into my skin.
"It's fine if you want to see Grandma, but you have to see someone first!”
My vision went black and I felt my body become light as if I was floating in the air.
After a long time, I finally recovered from the feeling of weightlessness. I touched my lower body and the protruding pattern told me that it was the carved bed that I had slept on since I was young.
I was relieved.
However…his vision was still blocked by something.
I reached out and lifted the white curtain that was in the way. My vision suddenly widened. Yes, that's right. This was the room I had lived in since I was young.
But…
Who put the black gilded coffin in the room?
I rushed to the door and knocked on it crazily." Third Aunt! Let me out! Grandma…is there anyone who can save me!”
After knocking for a long time, it was as if this place was isolated from the world. I could see the figures of the people outside, but they could not hear my voice.
"Su Su, Su Su."
An affectionate and gentle voice called out from behind," Su Su Mo, you're afraid. They've already sold you to me as their wife. Now that you're half a step into the netherworld, they naturally won't be able to hear your voice.”
I was frightened by that voice and immediately dashed forward, but I didn't dare to look back.
"What sinister marriage? What netherworld? I don't believe it. You're lying! If you have the ability, open the door!"
The wooden door opened in front of me.
I held the door frame and was stunned for a second. After a while, I saw Grandma's figure looking around under the moonlight. Without thinking, I rushed over.
However…
She didn't jump into Grandma's warm embrace like she usually did. Instead, she jumped into empty air and passed through Grandma's body.
I didn't give up and tried a few more times, but it was the same.
I was almost in despair, thinking that it must be another nightmare. As long as I woke up, I would be fine.
But this time, the voice didn't give me any more time." Su Su, if you don't want to believe me, come in and take a look at whose birth characters are written in black and white.”
Even though I was terrified, I still couldn't help but investigate the truth.
As I walked into the room, the door closed with a crash, blocking out the bright moonlight.
At the same time, the two thick white candles with the word " Double Happiness " engraved on them lit up.
" Su He..." I read the name on the memorial tablet in a daze. With just a glance, I confirmed my birthday under the tablet.
Because the day I was born was extremely dark, many fortune-tellers said that I wouldn't live past eighteen.
So even though I was born in the 21st century, I don't really tell others my birthday.
Him?
How did he know…
" Su Su..." As if sensing that I was thinking about him, a cold palm gradually climbed up from behind.
Under the dancing candlelight, the joints of his palm were clearly defined and slender. He nimbly reached into my white wedding dress and undid the inside.
"My Su Su. I've already waited for you to be eighteen years old, so let's become a nuptial gift.”
He pressed down on my shoulder and waved his embroidered robe, extinguishing the two candles.
At the same time, I felt a sharp pain in my lower body…I wanted to scream and ask for help, but my voice was torn apart by him and my kiss was swallowed by him.
In a trance, I actually seemed to respond to him. I clung to his solid back and floated with him in the cold and hot waves...
When I opened my eyes the next day, the sky was bright. I was lying on the familiar carved bed with disheveled clothes.
If I ignored the discomfort in my body and the cold ring on my pillow, I would have thought that everything that happened yesterday was just a dream.
With a bang, the door was pushed open from the outside.
I stiffly tilted my neck and saw Third Aunt's figure.
She screamed as if she had seen a ghost. She threw the thing in her hand and turned around to run."Oh my god, Little Su is still alive. What should we do?”
My eyes dimmed as I recalled the words of the male ghost last night.'They have sold you to me as their wife in a secret marriage...'
It was March, and I hugged my torn clothes and shivered. Who would have thought that in broad daylight, I couldn't tell whether I was a human or a ghost? It was ridiculous.
I haven't seen Third Aunt since that morning. When I asked the others, they didn't know that I was sold for a secret marriage.
I didn't want to recall the soul-stirring night. I hurriedly said goodbye to Grandma and returned to school.
It was as if returning to school meant escaping back to my psychological comfort zone. There was only a quiet campus, knowledgeable teachers, kind classmates, and endless knowledge.
However," Blood Lotus Flower, Blood Lotus Flower, the Ghost King married a pretty girl…"
This nursery rhyme was singing in my ears the entire way.#
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