Madam Jiang cried, "These two good children came to me healthy and strong, and they are gone just a short time ago. Not to mention that they are unwilling to accept this, I, as their aunt, feel guilty. How can I face my brother and sister-in-law in the future?"
Lord Chen said impatiently: "I already said it was an accident, what does it have to do with us?"
Madam Jiang felt something was fishy: "Master, if it was really an accident, then why did Ah Jin and Dong Xu return with resentment? I'm afraid they left unjustly!"
The more she thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong: someone came to the mansion that day to report that her cousin had died in an accident. When she heard the news, she felt her soul fly away, her eyes went dark, and she knew nothing.
When I woke up again, it was already the next day and the matter was settled.
The master was in charge of all the follow-up matters. He said that the horse pulling the cart had an accident outside and fell off a cliff. Even the body was never found.
Although she still had some doubts in her heart, she was so heartbroken during those days and had to concentrate on handling the funeral ceremonies for both of them, so she could only leave the inquiries outside to her husband.
My husband only said that the Dali Temple had closed the case, it was indeed an accident, and the person was confirmed to be dead.
What else can Mrs. Jiang do
There was no reason for elders to observe mourning for the younger generation, so she could only eat vegetarian food every day, wear plain clothes, and lock herself in the Buddhist temple to copy more scriptures for her two children, hoping that they would suffer less in the next life.
But now, some experts say that there is a vengeful spirit in the mansion, a vengeful ghost.
Mr. Chen already had something on his mind, and when he heard his wife say this, he felt both frightened and annoyed.
He said sullenly, "A gentleman should not speak of strange things! You, a woman, know nothing, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Madam Jiang was usually gentle and modest, kind to everyone, and had never quarreled with the concubines in the mansion. But this time, she was unusually tough: "If you really don't believe this, why did the master ask the experts to come to the mansion to solve the problem? How do you explain the strange things in our mansion?"
Lord Chen just scolded: "I won't argue with you about this. The Dali Temple has already made a decision! Are you trying to question the Dali Temple's decision?"
Madam Jiang retorted: "If the verdict is false, why can't we question it?"
With tears in her eyes, she said, "Master, I have watched Dongxu and Ajin grow up. In my heart, they are no different from Aying and Sanlang. If anything happened to Aying and Sanlang, would you watch helplessly like this?"
The eldest daughter of the Chen family, Chen Ying, and the third son, Chen Huan, were the children of Jiang. Chen Ying had already married, and Chen Huan did not like to study. Two years ago, he packed up his things and secretly went to the border, which made Master Chen so angry that he scolded him for several days at home.
Mr. Chen's expression changed several times, and he walked away in anger: "Women are so stubborn and difficult to deal with!"
Mrs. Jiang stood there, looking at her husband's back, her expression gradually becoming firm.
That night.
As soon as it got dark, the owner of the mansion closed the door and retreated into his room early. Except for the servants on duty, all the other servants also hid in their rooms.
It was clearly just after dinner and the lights had been turned on, when the place should have been bustling with activity, but the entire Chen Mansion was silent, as if it were an empty house.
Chen Dong held the lamp in one hand and reached into his arms with the other - there were heavy copper coins in there.
In the past few days, all the night guards have received several times the reward money. But even so, many people find excuses to ask for leave and change shifts.
On duty tonight are Chen Dong and Chen Nan.
Chen Dong was also afraid, but his mother had recently suffered from an old illness and the medicine was expensive. Others were not in a hurry to receive the reward money, but his mother was still waiting to be saved.
He had been on duty for several nights in a row, and his initial fear had calmed him down a bit.
Chen Dong knew very well that the so-called ghost rumors were not just rumors.
But he also knew that the "evil ghost" who might be his cousin's daughter and son was only wandering outside the mansion and could not come in at all.
The ritual performed by the master in the mansion a few days ago was quite effective.
Chen Dong walked cautiously, lighting up the lanterns along the way one by one.
The whole yard was brightly lit, and it suddenly became bright. Everyone in the Chen Mansion who had not yet slept breathed a sigh of relief - light always makes people feel more at ease most of the time.
Chen Nan, who was lighting a lamp on the other side, also met up with Chen Dong.
The two of them looked around, found a place with steps, sat down, and chatted in low voices.
Chen Nan has only been in the mansion for two years. He is much younger than Chen Dong and has a more eccentric personality.
Chen Nan went to the Chen family's ancestral home some time ago and just returned yesterday. This was his first time on night duty after the accident.
"Brother Dongzi." Chen Nan said mysteriously, "I heard them say that those two..."
He gestured and whispered, "It wasn't an accident. He was harmed by someone, so he came back with resentment."
Chen Dong glared at him and said, "Shut up! Don't talk nonsense about such nonsense!"
Chen Nan was young and hot-tempered, and he refused to accept the reprimand: "Why are you talking nonsense? In this world, so many people are dying every day, how come only Miss Biao and the others are back?"
Chen Dong tried to stop him: "If you keep saying that, I will tell the master tomorrow!"
Only then did Chen Nan shut up in disappointment.
Everyone knows that the master is very sensitive about this matter. If the master knew that I was gossiping, I would definitely get a good beating tomorrow.
The two sat on the empty steps, chatting idly.
Time passed slowly, and the mansion was always very quiet.
I gradually felt sleepy.
Chen Nan yawned and said, "I thought nothing would happen. You guys were so scared..."
Chen Dong didn't say anything. He looked at the moon above his head, estimated the time, took something out of his arms, put it to his nose and sniffed it hard.
My originally somewhat confused thoughts suddenly became clear!
This is a small cloth bag he made himself, which contains a mixture of mashed garlic, onion and other ingredients. It has a very good effect in refreshing the mind.
"Hiss—why am I getting cold?" Chen Nan shivered and rubbed his arms.
Chen Dong patted him and said, "Cheer up, it's coming."
"What's coming?" Chen Nan was puzzled. Looking at Chen Dong's serious expression, he wanted to joke, "Cousin, is coming?"
Chen Dong glanced at him and said, "The dead are the greatest. I advise you to be careful with your words."
Chen Nan smiled indifferently and wanted to say something, but suddenly a cold wind blew out of nowhere, and the row of lanterns hanging in the corridor where the two were sitting went out.
The cold wind blew on his body, and the chill penetrated through his clothes and into the gaps between his bones. Chen Nan's teeth began to chatter uncontrollably.
A little further away, even the treetops didn't move.
This, what is this
He looked at Chen Dong in horror, but found that the other party looked calm.
He asked with a trembling voice: "Dong, Dongzi brother..."
Chen Dong tightly grasped the copper coins in his sleeves and said calmly: "Don't be afraid, this is just the beginning."
As if in response to his words, the remaining lights in the yard went out one by one, and even the moonlight above was covered by dark clouds.
The brightly lit yard suddenly sank into darkness.
The only lights that were on were the lamps in the two people's hands.
Chen Nan's face turned pale and he subconsciously moved closer to Chen Dong.
call!
Something cold and chilly blew on his face.
The lamp in his hand also went out.
Chen Nan opened his mouth to scream, but someone suddenly covered his mouth.
Chen Dong whispered in his ear: "Don't make a sound, she can't hurt us."
Chen Nan nodded.
Chen Dong gave him a cloth bag and said, "Bite it if you are scared."
Chen Nan nodded again.
The wind gradually grew stronger, making the trees in the yard rustle.
The wind carried the mournful cries to every corner of the Chen Mansion. The cries came near and far, and seemed to be circling around the Chen Mansion.
Chen Nan bit the cloth bag and thought: This voice is indeed familiar, no wonder they said it was my cousin who came back.
It seemed that he was wandering around unable to get in. The wind was getting stronger and stronger, and all the doors in the outer courtyard were banging against each other.
Chen Nan looked at a door not far away with fear and fear. It was shaking, as if it would be knocked open in the next second - but it was not knocked open in the end.
The woman outside obviously realized that her efforts were in vain, and her resentful cry suddenly turned into a shrill scream:
“It hurts so much!”
“It hurts so much!”
"aunt!"
"Uncle! Do you want to see Ah Jin?"
"… "
The entire Chen Mansion was filled with howling winds, but despite such a loud commotion, no one living nearby noticed anything unusual, as if this place was completely isolated from other places.
Only at this moment did Chen Dong's expression really change.
He has been guarding here for quite some time.
He had heard the ghost girl's voice before, but today was the first time he heard her speak so clearly.
She said she was Ajin!
My cousin's name is exactly the word "Jin"!
Chen Dong had heard rumors before that if a resentful ghost came back for revenge and failed to get revenge, her resentment would grow and her power would become stronger.
Until revenge is taken.
Seeing what happened tonight, Chen Dong remembered what the Taoist said—my formation and talismans can only hold out for a while, and the problem must be solved from the root in the end.
Chen Dong thought with a chilling heart: Could it be that the death of my cousin and my son really have something to do with this mansion
The female ghost was still wandering outside the door. Several times, Chen Dong even felt that the cold breath seemed to be right behind his ears.
His teeth chattered and he thought: I can't stay here any longer.
Tomorrow, no matter how much money you are rewarded, you can't stay here any longer.
No matter how much money you have, you have to keep your life to spend it.
But at this moment, the door connecting the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard was slammed open from the inside.
Chen Dong looked over in surprise and saw that it was his wife who came out holding a lamp.
Mrs. Jiang was obviously in a hurry. She casually wore a robe and did not even tie her hair up.
There was no maid following her, either because she was not awake or because she was afraid to follow.
"Ajin? Ajin, is that you?" Mrs. Jiang listened to the shrill screams outside, but she didn't feel scared at all. She just felt tormented and sad.
Her face was already full of tears, and she shouted loudly: "Ajin, I am your aunt. Tell me if you have any grievances or injustices. Tell me everything."
The crying outside suddenly stopped, and the howling wind gradually died down.
"Aunt..." A faint call came from the void.
"It's Auntie." Mrs. Jiang choked up, "Ajin, where are you? Let Auntie take a look at you."
But no one knew what had irritated the other party with these words, and the originally peaceful yard became turbulent again. The strong wind blew everything up, making a loud bang.
"Lie to me!"
“Liar!”
"It hurts so much, auntie!"
"Brother, brother can't be found."
"Ajin died so tragically!"