Chapter 129
Gu Ying's words stopped short. On the surface, Jiang Ling'er appeared innocent and weak, but her methods were comparable to Gu Jia's.
Now she had lit a fire between Jiang Ling'er and Gu Jia, and was just waiting for this fire to blaze in the future, burning Jiang Yin's inner residence into unrest.
After leaving Jiang Ling'er's courtyard, Yin Lan brought a note to pick her up.
"Miss, the young master has sent a letter saying that Imperial Physician Wang has arrived in Bianjing."
Gu Ying nodded. "Um, I know. After dealing with Gu Jia, I will invite Wang Imperial Physician into the mansion to treat my brother's illness."
Only then would she have no more worries.
Seeing the joy on Gu Ying's brows, Yin Lan laughed. "Miss, tomorrow is when Master Qingfeng catches ghosts. Do we need to prepare anything else?"
Gu Ying tightened her lips. The closer it got to this critical juncture, the more nervous she became.
Even though she had rehearsed those plans countless times in her mind, she was still afraid... that something unexpected might happen.
"Hope everything goes smoothly."
After all, she had been waiting for this day of vengeance for ten years.
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That evening, Master Qingfeng arrived late.
Gu Old Madam personally went to the street outside the front gate of the manor to welcome him in. Gu Old Madam had always treated Master Qingfeng with great respect and hospitality, listening to him obediently.
But Gu Ying knew that Master Qingfeng was nothing more than a charlatan who knew no real skills. His cultivation was not profound at all, he only knew some tricks to deceive noble ladies. With a glib tongue, he could spin those superstitious old madams in Bianjing's powerful circles round and round.
"The magic circle has been set up, Miss. Do we really not need to do anything else today?" As the time approached, Yin Lan also began to worry.
After all, the human heart was unpredictable. What if Gu Jia didn't show up? Then all their work today would have been in vain.
Gu Ying's heart was calm like a still lake. Sitting quietly reading, she said, "Gu Jia is just like her mother, not thinking too much. And because she feels guilty about Eldest Sister Min for many years, she certainly can't get past that hurdle. So tonight she will definitely go to the ancestral hall. Let's just wait and see what happens." Findd new stories at novelhall.com
After speaking, she called again, "Yanzhi."
Yanzhi stood up from the embroidery stool. "Yes, Miss?"
Gu Ying lowered her eyelashes. "Go call Yin Zhu back."
Yanzhi did not hesitate and immediately left the yard.
Dou Kou had just come back from the backyard over there. The whole ritual was more grandiose than any previous one, with three concentric layers. Master Qingfeng's Taoist acolytes were guarding the outside, not allowing anyone to approach.
"Old Madam and Madam are accompanying Master Qingfeng inside the magic circle, and no one has come out until now."
Gu Jia didn't know whether to be happy or worried. At least now, no one in the whole manor could watch her go to the ancestral hall, and the sky outside had completely darkened, with a thick fog rising that shrouded the entire backyard, giving it a hazy, eerie feel.
"Heaven is really helping me!" Gu Jia became excited. "How about the ancestral hall?"
Dou Kou lowered her head. "There is no one in the ancestral hall. All the servants have been called to the backyard for the ritual."
Around 1 AM.
Gu Jia thought more and more that heaven was helping her. "Dou Kou, tidy up the paper money, candles and other items. Let's go to the ancestral hall now."
Dou Kou pursed her lips and hurried to prepare. The items had long been ready.
The young miss had stuffed a large ingot to seal that maid Yin Lan's mouth. Only then did that maid report this time.
Gu Jia couldn't wait a moment longer, just wanting to get to the ancestral hall early.
After so long, Gu Min's resentful ghost had been haunting her. Now that she had such a good opportunity to drive Gu Min's spirit away, she absolutely wouldn't miss it.
The two mistress and servant changed into clothes suitable for night travel, put on cloaks, and pulled up their hoods. Braving the wind and snow, they opened the door of Cangwu Pavilion and hurried out.
Exactly 1 AM.
Jiang Yin, dressed in a light robe, rushed back breathlessly from outside, his dark brows and eyes restrained, carrying damp air.
As soon as he entered Cangwu Pavilion, he found that Gu Jia and Dou Kou were both missing from the yard.
He casually grabbed a maid. "Where is your young miss?"
The maid said, "This slave doesn't know."
Jiang Yin's brows tightened, sensing something wrong.
Now all the elders of the Gu family were inside the magic circle. The remaining young ladies and gentlemen had to stay in their own yards. What was Gu Jia doing going out now?
"Not good, something is going to happen!"
He flicked up his clothes and swiftly left Cangwu Pavilion.
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