Chapter 2855: Chapter 2856: Holy Edict Arrives
"Not to be overused." Jing Shuang didn’t elaborate much, but she appeared entirely fatigued. She had used it twice in the past few days, exhaustively depleting her soul.
Jiang Yichun snapped back to reality and hastily bowed to Jing Shuang in gratitude.
Bai Ruozhu observed everything attentively, feeling both grateful and apologetic towards Jing Shuang; the kindness they owed her as a family was overwhelming.
She had to figure out a way to recover soon; she couldn’t let her entire family worry about her any longer!
She bit her lip, having returned to her body once, she naturally could do it a second time.
However, she clearly felt weak now. Though anxious, she was not reckless and decided to calmly sit cross-legged within the Space to harmonize her Qi, waiting to recover a bit before attempting again.
In a blink of an eye, three days passed. Bai Ruozhu felt better, and the reconstruction within the Bai Residence was ongoing after the fire. Though many places were burned, fortunately, there were no casualties.
Bai Ruozhu found an opportunity to exit the Space, intending to return to her body, yet kept failing to find a method.
At this moment, urgent footsteps sounded from outside, followed by Ning Yu’s voice: "Junior Sister, how is Junior Sister?"
In an instant, Diao Shengyan’s eyes reddened. The National Master had hoped she’d care for the overly naive Ning Yu back then, yet he didn’t expect her to constantly trouble Ning Yu, who helped her on multiple occasions.
In a flash, Ning Yu rushed into the Room, disheveled, a weary expression on his face, evidently from non-stop travel.
The Astrologer he followed also appeared unwell, and no one else accompanied them.
Ning Yu must have left Diao Bin back with the Empress Dowager and Mr. Yao since their non-stop travel was too hard for Diao Bin.
Also, she couldn’t easily appear, avoiding unnecessary trouble if seen.
Bai Ruozhu knew of Ning Yu and Diao Bin’s relationship, not wanting to cause them more distress by separating this newlywed couple for her sake, feeling guiltier than ever.
Outside, Jiang Yichun and others hurried over, with Jiang Yichun solemnly greeting Ning Yu and the Astrologer upon seeing them.
"Ning Yu, Astrologer, thank you."
Ning Yu supported him immediately, "We’re family, no need for formalities. What happened to Ruozhu?"
The final words trembled from him, nearly turning into a sob, seeing only a corpse lying on the cold jade bed.
Bai Ruozhu became even more anxious. No, she had to return to her body swiftly and speak to her senior brothers.
She again forcefully collided with her body, finally recapturing the sensation from last time, seemingly finding a tunnel to drill into.
"I..." She immediately opened her eyes and tried to speak, yet her throat felt terribly dry.
"Ruozhu is awake!" Chushuang sharply exclaimed.
Jiang Yichun hurriedly dashed over, supporting Bai Ruozhu as she leaned into his embrace.
"Feeling better?" he gently inquired.
Ning Yu stared blankly at Bai Ruozhu; had he seen wrongly? Clearly no breath or soul, yet she awakened?
"I don’t know how long I can remain awake, my soul might soon leave my body again. I can’t waste a second," she quickly said, "I returned once before, but soon was repelled from my body again, after which I became very weak, taking three days to recuperate, and today exerted much effort to return, the process akin to drilling through a hole."
"It’s the Heavenly Spirit Aperture, you drilled back into your body from there," Ning Yu said joyously, "Looking better now, we’ll surely find a way to restore you."
Bai Ruozhu nodded, "So you all shouldn’t worry too much, don’t wear gloomy expressions for my sake, seeing it makes me uncomfortable."
She turned towards Jiang Yichun, "Especially you, rest properly, neglecting the child, tempting me to scold you well."
Jiang Yichun merely smiled foolishly, his eyes gazing at hers filled with deep affection, almost melting.
Bai Ruozhu’s heart softened, her tone became more accommodating, "There will always be a way, I’ve been by your side all along."
"I noticed some places were burned when I entered earlier, what’s happening?" The Astrologer suddenly spoke, "As far as I know, the cold jade bed shouldn’t come into contact with open flame?"
"Probably a Poison Master sent by Ma Tongfang infiltrated the Residence earlier, exposed by Little Dengdeng, now possibly probing Ruozhu’s condition," Jiang Yichun replied.
Bai Ruozhu nodded, "He won’t easily kill me without the "Poison Classic," even though Ma Tongfang issued a death order, reluctant over the ’Poison Classic.’ But recently, ensure everyone in the Residence is secured; I fear he might target others next. By the way, is Big Brother fully recovered?"
"Consumed your prescribed medication thrice, he’s fine, just some body nurturing left," Jiang Yichun answered.
Bai Ruozhu relaxed completely. Bai Zehao hadn’t appeared lately, and nobody mentioned her; she longed to grab someone and inquire immediately.
Within this short conversation, she again felt drained, quickly too her soul vacated the body, returning to the Space.
Jing Shuang quickly was invited over, introduced to Ning Yu and the Astrologer, and they began discussing a solution.
Originally, they preferred not to converse within Bai Ruozhu’s room, partly due to the cold, partly to avoid impacting her recovery. However, Jiang Yichun explained Bai Ruozhu could see and hear everyone, assisting her comprehension of the discussion.
"Only the Soul Gathering Array will work," Ning Yu suddenly stated.
The Astrologer frowned, "You know the method of the Soul Gathering Array?"
Ning Yu shook his head, "Master only collected a portion back then, incomplete, we’ll attempt reconstruction."
Jing Shuang showed interest, "It’s worth trying; reconstructing the Soul Gathering Array itself is a significant gain."
Ning Yu didn’t hide from anyone present, soon writing and drawing on the ground, explaining all he knew about the Soul Gathering Array.
He mentioned this was merely a fraction, not even a third, yet drawing it seemed intricate enough, he narrated while sketching, nearly an hour swiftly elapsed.
As everyone was still digesting the Soul Gathering Array details, outside, the steward’s voice came forth: "Master, there’s a Holy Edict outside."
Jiang Yichun was startled, why did the Holy Edict arrive now?
"Let me have a look first," he informed the others, hurriedly proceeding to the front hall.
The eunuch delivering the decree saw him arrive alone, furrowing his brows, saying, "This Holy Edict is meant for Lord Bai, please have Lord Bai come to receive the decree."
"My wife is gravely ill, unable to attend, please understand, sir," Jiang Yichun responded.
The eunuch delivering the decree expressed displeasure, saying, "His Majesty stated Lord Bai must not defy the decree."
This insinuated an alleged refusal pretending illness.
Already troubled by Bai Ruozhu’s issue, Jiang Yichun’s temper flared instantly.
"My wife’s life hangs in the balance, how to defy the decree? Mind your language!" his tone now filled with threat.
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