Chapter 166: Chapter 166

"Honestly, every time Yu used to bring Yunzhi back to the Lien Mansion, I always felt that this child, Yunzhi, wasn’t that close to me. It wasn’t until I saw you that I finally realized it’s the pull of blood, it’s in our nature! Your grandmother sincerely wants to compensate and love you. I never imagined they would dare to send you to the Tomb Guard City. I found out about it three years ago, and I almost cried my heart out."

Ms. Lien held Yu Nianzhao’s hand, her face full of wrinkles and her eyes red, "I scolded Yu, and sooner or later she’ll regret it. After all, you are a piece of flesh that fell from her body. Raising someone by your side fosters affection, but how can blood bonds be faked? Good child, your grandmother knows your grievances and doesn’t ask you to forgive the Pei Family, but can you not distance yourself completely?"

Yu Nianzhao’s eyes were calm and unruffled, she said plainly, "The matters between me and the Pei Family are not for you to worry about, old lady. As long as the money is in place, it’s not like we will never see each other again. As for blood ties, they’re not very useful. In this world, whoever treats me well, I will treat them well; my conscience is clear."

Ms. Lien nodded gently, sighing, "Indeed, your grandmother doesn’t want to play peacemaker. Yu was wrong, truly wrong! Your decision not to forgive her is your choice, and your grandmother has no right to intervene. Just, when you think of your grandmother, could you come and see me?"

Faced with Ms. Lien’s earnest gaze, Yu Nianzhao finally nodded in agreement.

They then went together to visit Lien Zhiyuan, who looked haggard and disinterested, but upon seeing Yu Nianzhao, her mood improved greatly.

Lien Yanran, seeing Lien Zhiyuan leaning against Yu Nianzhao, obediently drinking her porridge, couldn’t help but say, "Ever since sister returned from the Tang Mansion, she’s been especially insecure, unable to sleep peacefully. The maids have been sleeping outside to accompany her. Since cousin Zhaozhao arrived today, it’s the calmest I’ve seen her."

"Yes, if Zhaozhao could visit often, Zhiyuan would surely recover faster." Shao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"You should go out more often; staying cooped up in the mansion with wild thoughts isn’t good," Yu Nianzhao noted Lien Zhiyuan’s dark circles and knew she was deeply troubled.

Lien Zhiyuan said aggrievedly, "Cousin Zhaozhao, every time I close my eyes, I think of Zhiyang, and I simply can’t control it. I know he’s already reincarnated, but I’m still scared."

"I’ve set up a temple for King Yan in the outskirts. If you feel unsettled, you could calm your mind by spending some time there," Yu Nianzhao suggested.

"To the temple?" Lien Zhiyuan’s eyes lit up, and she nodded eagerly, "Alright, I’ll go tomorrow." The rıghtful source is novel_fіre.net

"Sister, I’ll go with you," Lien Yanran also smiled and said.

Lien Zhiyuan gently agreed, "Alright, let’s go together."

Seeing Yu Nianzhao getting along so harmoniously with the whole family, Ms. Lien felt a pang of envy, "Does my Zhaozhao really not want to forgive us?"

Pei Yunzhi pouted and said, "Mother, cousin Zhaozhao is just playing hard to get; since she’s willing to visit the Lien family, she surely wants you to feel a bit more guilt."

Pei Yuanzheng nodded earnestly, "Yunzhi is right. Relax, my lady. If the emperor decides to pick a wedding date for Prince Su, Zhaozhao surely can’t marry from the Prince Su Mansion, right? Then where else could she marry from? Only from the Pei Family, everyone in Shangjing knows she’s a child of the Pei Family, right?"

Pei Yunzhi felt a pang of jealousy. She clenched her fists, not wanting Yu Nianzhao to marry Prince Su. Her own marriage had been called off, and she didn’t want Yu Nianzhao to marry better than she could have, even if it meant becoming a widow in the future!

Ms. Lien frowned, feeling uneasy, as if things were not as simple as they seemed.

"Someone has brought evil spirits into the Lien Mansion, and the old lady has been tainted a bit. Recently, haven’t you been restless in your sleep, waking up thirsty in the middle of the night?"

As night fell, before Yu Nianzhao left, she took a look at Ms. Lien’s face.

Ms. Lien nodded repeatedly, "That’s right, I thought it was just because of old age, who knew it was evil spirits?"

The rest of the Lien family was startled.

Who likes evil spirits?

Suddenly, the Lien Mansion felt chilly, and everyone started getting frightened.

"Really? What do we do if there are evil spirits?" Ms. Lien clutched her collar tightly, worriedly.

Yu Nianzhao didn’t answer her directly, instead reaching out to Ms. Lien’s forehead and extracting a wisp of black energy, "This is the evil spirit. Fortunately, it hasn’t attached much; otherwise, over time, it would lead to calamities, and the body would gradually deteriorate."

"Wow! Zhaozhao, you can actually catch evil spirits with your bare hands?"

Dongfang Chenyue looked on in awe, stars practically sparkling in her eyes as she gazed at Yu Nianzhao. She increasingly understood Dongfang Chenyuan’s words.

With this, it seemed Yu Nianzhao’s mystical skills truly surpassed his!

"It’s really an evil spirit?"

With Dongfang Chenyue’s confirmation, the women of the Lien family shrieked and backed away.

"I feel relieved now that it’s gone!" Once the evil spirit left, Ms. Lien let out a breath, feeling a burden lift from her shoulders.

"This is an ordinary evil spirit, not deadly!"

Yu Nianzhao fed the evil spirit to Jiu Ying, and then took out an Exorcism Talisman and a Peace Charm, "Keep these talismans close to ward off evil and ensure peace."

"Alright, thank you, Zhaozhao!"

Ms. Lien gratefully accepted the talismans, her face beaming with joy.

"What kind of talismans are these? Can we buy them?" Ms. Lien eagerly asked, eyes bright with interest.

"Are these the Exorcism Talisman and Peace Charm?"

Before Yu Nianzhao could respond, Dongfang Chenyue already pressed her face close to the talismans, excitedly explaining, "This Golden Talisman, with such powerful runic strength, not even the elders of the Dongfang Family might be able to draw talismans of such spiritual power. Zhaozhao, you’re amazing! Can you sell me some?"

Hearing Dongfang Chenyue’s words, the Lien family couldn’t hold back.

Ms. Lien took out silver, "I asked first, so I’m the first to buy. How much?"

Mr. Lien said, "Wife, don’t forget to get me one too!"

Mr. Lien added, "After being in the same room with that woman, who knows how much evil I’ve picked up? No wonder I’ve been feeling so weak lately. Zhaozhao, save one for your uncle!"

The other members of the Lien family extended their hands eagerly, all vying to buy talismans.

"No rush, no rush, one thousand taels each, there’s enough for everyone,"

Yu Nianzhao calmly conducted business; no one would refuse money.

"What? A thousand taels each, that’s so expensive?"

"Yes, the price is set by the palace’s ladies, if you have issues, don’t buy," Yu Nianzhao said, "Of course, because there are many of you, I can offer a special: buy three, get one free. Limited quantity, don’t miss out!"