Chapter 2794: Chapter 2795: No, I’m Looking for You
Bai Ruozhu hurriedly grabbed the Merfolk Ancestral’s hand and said, "Don’t rush too much. When he reincarnated, he likely forgot the past. Don’t feel sad, and don’t blame him."
The Merfolk Ancestral nodded vigorously, "I understand, just a bit sentimental. But just being able to meet him again, I’m already satisfied."
Then she worried again, "He already has children, so what do I do?"
"Although he has married and had children, his wife passed away a few years ago, and now he doesn’t have anyone else around." Bai Ruozhu suddenly remembered that Meng Liangshen seems not to be fond of women, and he had no affection for Madam Wang Miaoshuang before.
Maybe he has kept someone in his heart?
It’s said that before reincarnation, one drinks Spicy Soup, but if you love someone too much, the soup can’t wash away her shadow.
Bai Ruozhu felt a bit happy that if Ayan and Godfather could be together, it would be a good thing. Godfather wouldn’t have to be lonely anymore, and Ayan could make up for past regrets.
But Ayan was unhappy again, touching her face and white hair, worriedly saying, "I’ve become like this, will he still like me?"
"Liking someone isn’t about appearance." Bai Ruozhu hurriedly held her hand, "Come, I’ll take you for a makeover."
She took Ayan to the Beauty Workshop, where Guizhi came out with a large belly.
"Ruozhu, when did you come back?" Guizhi exclaimed, almost jumping with joy.
Bai Ruozhu hurriedly held her down, "Don’t, don’t get excited, be careful with the baby!"
"Okay, okay." Guizhi smiled and calmed herself, "You’ve been gone so long, we’ve all been worried to death."
Bai Ruozhu’s eyes also heated up, "Worried about what? Look, you’re about to be a mother."
Guizhi smilingly stroked her belly, "Six months now. Help me deliver the baby when the time comes."
"I’m about to set off for Jiuli soon. Haven’t seen those three little rascals in ages. I’ll arrange for other skilled women doctors from the Medical Alliance to help you with the delivery." She apologized to Guizhi with a smile.
"I understand, I understand. Spend more time with your kids this time." Guizhi laughed and welcomed the two inside.
Bai Ruozhu asked Guizhi to arrange a beauty treatment for Ayan and introduced them, saying, "Ayan will stay in Beiyu City. You can help each other in the future."
Ayan wasn’t familiar with the mundane world, while Guizhi could help her. If Guizhi had urgent matters, Ayan, the Merfolk Ancestral, could find her own ways.
"Greetings, Aunt Yan." Guizhi respectfully paid her respects, treating Ayan as an Elder.
Bai Ruozhu thought that the Merfolk Ancestral had lived for thousands of years, truly deserving the title of Elder.
Later, Bai Ruozhu and Ayan went for a beauty treatment while Guizhi chatted with them. The afternoon passed in a flash.
Outside, the sky started to drizzle, so Guizhi fetched umbrellas and said she would find a horse carriage to take them back.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Yichun walked in from outside, carrying some rain mist.
"How come you’re here?" Bai Ruozhu asked with a smile; he usually wasn’t fond of places frequented by women.
"It’s raining, so I came to pick you up." Jiang Yichun held up an umbrella.
Guizhi’s heart melted, and she pitifully said to Ayan, "See that? My husband isn’t as considerate and romantic as Lord Jiang."
Ayan also laughed, recalling her past with Xuan Gui.
She naturally loved water; on rainy days, she wouldn’t use an umbrella but would swim up to the sea surface to dance and sing. Xuan Gui would just accompany her, watching her with a gaze never moving away.
"I have some things to do, so I’m heading back." She said, then walked out the Main Gate and disappeared in a blink.
"What happened to her?" Jiang Yichun asked.
Bai Ruozhu looked up and smiled at him, "Meng Liangshen is Xuan Gui."
Jiang Yichun looked surprised but then nodded, "That’s good news—I never thought it would be right under our noses."
The two walked side by side under the umbrella toward the City Lord’s Residence.
Beiyu City had so many friends, so they planned to first visit Grandpa at Fengye Village, then host a gathering for Beiyu’s friends, then quickly set off for Jiuli.
Early the next morning, the Meng Family helped arrange a horse carriage, and Bai Ruozhu took a large batch of gifts, heading to Fengye Village.
Most of the Bai Clan now lived in Anyuan Town, but Bai Lu and the other elders still preferred countryside life.
Bai Ruozhu paid her respects to the Elders, and Bai Lu held her for a good look, tearful, saying, "The Bai Clan is so fortunate for having you. Child, you’ll always be part of the Bai Family."
After chatting with Bai Lu, Bai Ruozhu mentioned her plan to set off soon. Bai Lu packed some local specialties, insisting she take them to Bai Yihong and the others.
"Didn’t you plan to visit Mountain Village?" Bai Lu tentatively asked after a while.
Bai Ruozhu resolutely shook her head, "No, we’re only close to you, those people are unrelated to us."
Bai Lu sighed, feeling a bit reluctant, but supported Bai Ruozhu’s decision.
"Not visiting is fine, they’re always causing trouble there. I heard Yibo’s family’s situation got worse, then it was ruined by San Lang beating it away." Bai Lu shook his head, "He even beats his dad, can’t marry a wife now, lazing around at home acting like a tyrant—no one can handle him."
"An evil person needs an evil grinding, it’s their retribution." Bai Ruozhu felt immensely satisfied.
No one intervened when San Lang used to beat Xiaosi, now it’s their turn to suffer the same beating.
They stayed at Fengye Village until the afternoon before setting off back to Beiyu City. As soon as they left, people from Mountain Village got wind and rushed there, only to find them gone.
Bai Yibo and his family caused a commotion, but Bai Lu had them beaten and thrown out of the village.
Now Bai Yibo’s family was notorious, and no one sympathized with them. People from both villages avoided them, and everyone felt great relief seeing them beaten.
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At the Meng Residence in Beiyu City, Ayan’s complexion improved significantly, looking radiant, suddenly ten years younger.
Drizzle fell softly, but she stood without an umbrella, gazing from a distance not far from Meng Liangshen’s Room. Servants noticed and quietly discussed.
But they all knew she was a guest of honor, not daring to say much.
Since yesterday, Meng Liangshen had felt uneasy. Finishing his work made him feel annoyed, so he casually opened the window.
He remembered it was raining outside and was about to close it, but he just then saw that figure in white from afar.
That woman!
His heart skipped a beat. She seemed to know him, but he couldn’t remember. Why is she not using an umbrella on a rainy day?
He gave it some thought, then decided to take two umbrellas, walking over to her.
"Didn’t you bring an umbrella? Careful not to catch a cold." His voice softened considerably, even surprising himself.
Ayan smiled, "I don’t like using an umbrella."
Meng Liangshen found her a bit peculiar, "Are you looking for Ruozhu?"
"No, I’m looking for you." Ayan’s heart pounded hard. Would he tell her to go away? Would he think she’s crazy? Or assume she’s trying to use her age to cling to Nobility?
