Chapter 73: Twilight

Hu Feng replied: “Time is not a problem. It’s already been 3 years, I don’t mind waiting for another 3 years.” As long as he can regain his memories and find his past, he was willing to wait for another 3 years.

Bai Zhi waved her hand: “You don’t need to wait for another 3 years. It’s just, right now, I am also injured, my physical strength is not good. I need enough strength to perform needle technique. After a few days, when I recover my strength, we can start your treatment. But regarding how many treatments you need before you recover your memories, it will depend on how effective the treatment on you. It’s really hard to say anything right now, but I am certain that it will not take 3 years.”

Hu Feng nodded: “All right, if you need anything for me to do, just tell me.”

Bai Zhi smiled and said: “Of course there is something you need to do. If you want me to find a good quality of herbs, I am afraid I have to go to the mountain. Without you, I will not dare to go in such a place.”

“No problem, just tell me when you want to go.” Hu Feng faintly said, but his handsome face became bright. As if a light suddenly flashed in the dark road of his life.

Bai Zhi looked up to him and seriously said: “Hu Feng, yesterday, thank you.” No matter what Hu Feng’s reason for helping her yesterday, she was really thankful. In her most difficult time, only him has stood up and defended her. He stood in front of her like a big mountain.

Hu Feng slightly swept his eyes to Bai Zhi, his cold voice sounded above her head: “You don’t need to thank me. I am just repaying you in advance, just remember your promise.” After he finished, Hu Feng’s figure disappeared into the kitchen. No one knows where he was going.

*

When Mrs. Liu went to Baiyang Village, she quickly found someone who was willing to buy Bai Zhi for 20 silver coins.

The man was called Yang Sigen. He was a widower. He was 40 years old, he was not that old. But compared to Bai Zhi’s age, his age was enough to be her father.

This man had already married three wives. Those three wives gave him three daughters.  Each wife died soon under his hands after giving birth to his daughter.

His two daughters were sold, the other one died from drowning.

It can be said, that Yang Sigen was the exact example of how ruthless the men in the Baiyang Village is.

There were other good candidates, but Mrs. Liu specifically chooses Yang Sigen because his mind was very vicious.

This Yang Sigen was very ruthless. He badly wanted a son. So, whoever marries him that can’t give birth to a son, will directly die.

When Mrs. Liu received the 10 silver coins down payment, she immediately went back home. After entering the big house, Mrs. Liu hurriedly closed the big house’s door, in fear of Bai Zhi might suddenly enter or heard their conversation.

When Old Lady Bai saw the 10 silver coins in Mrs. Liu’s hands, she was so happy to the point that her mouth couldn’t stop from smiling. She rubbed her hands over and over again, while her tongue licked her upper lip.

“Niang, this is merely a deposit. I told him after we sent that dead girl in their family, he must give us the remaining 10 silver coins. But, he said he will send a matchmaker and a sedan chair in our place, then he will give us the remaining silver coins.”

When Old Lady Bai heard her words, she immediately said: “That will save you a lot of effort. That dead girl, someone is still willing to treat her good? If that man will change his mind not to hire a matchmaker and a sedan chair, he’ll be able to give us 2 more silver coins, right?”

Mrs. Liu quickly nodded her head and smiled: “I think so too.”

Old Lady Bai was feeling happier, then suddenly she asked Mrs. Liu: “When will they send the matchmaker?”

Mrs. Liu replied: “He said the sooner the better, so after three days, they will come to pick up that dead girl.”

Old Lady Bai nodded her head in satisfaction: “Three days are enough. The bruises on that dead girl’s face will get better, she will not look too ugly.”


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11 thoughts on “Chapter 73: Twilight

    1. Yes and no Marriage in ancient China was quite complex so I can see why it was left out.

      Normally you would start with matchmaking which uses the Chinese Zodiac and they would use that to predict if the marriage would be a good one.

      Then you would have a custom called the Three Letters and Six Etiquettes which are.
      A formal letter of betrothal which is used to outline the intention to marry and set out their vows (This is the first letter)

      Then you have the Gift letter which basically documents the details of the gifts expected to be given to the brides family.

      The final letter is the wedding letter which formally welcomes the bride into the groom’s family.

      The six etiquettes refers to proposing, birthday matching, betrothal gifts, wedding gifts, choosing the wedding date, and the ceremony itself.

      All of this can take over a few years (This is more for noble families as the weddings of poor families wasn’t really recorded so maybe they had a much more simple way to marry)

  1. But what could they do if the matchmaker doesn’t have people to help him and Bai Zhi fights with outside help?
    Thank you!!!

  2. There is no question as to who needs to be eliminated. Find it ironic that they are of the belief that once Bai Zhai is gone, there problems are resolved when its going to be much worse than before as they would likely to kill the mother after that resulting in complete loss. Bai Zhai’s discussion with the doctor has proven to be timely. Now looking forward to their downfall. Though brief, thanks for the chapter and have a good weekend.

  3. y prob with this plan is that if they sell her off, do they really think her mum is going to stick around working for them?? They cutting their nose off to spite their face..

    I know they dippy, and it plot, but it’s been bugginf me the last couple of chapters so had to get a rant out. lol

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