Chapter 187: Chapter 187

"It’s just that my time with you is also entering the countdown."

Dongfang Chenyue’s tone became a lot weaker, "My future is too short."

"Don’t be so despondent, fate can be changed too."

Yu Nianzhao’s eyes sparkled brightly, assuring her, "I just cast a divination for you, and your life line is still long."

Dongfang Chenyue perked up, "Zhaozhao, your mystical skills are so formidable, your divination must be accurate. Can I really live past twenty-five?"

"Yes, you can!" Yu Nianzhao said with certainty.

Dongfang Chenyue was overjoyed and burst into tears, clasping her hands together, "Wuwuwu, I knew someone as cheerful and kind as me can’t just live to twenty-five. With Zhaozhao’s words, I surely can live to old age, don’t you think? I’m so happy!"

Zhixi walked over and saw Dongfang Chenyue cuddling and snuggling vigorously in Yu Nianzhao’s arms.

The scene was quite beautiful!

No wonder the Prince was worried when he left and reminded her not to let Miss Dongfang entangle with the princess. Indeed, the princess’s charm was too great.

"Princess, someone has sent a letter."

Zhixi walked over holding a red letter and raised her hand to pass it to Yu Nianzhao, while simultaneously separating her from Dongfang Chenyue.

"It seems to be Mr Chen."

Yu Nianzhao opened the letter, and it was indeed written by Mr Chen. The handwriting was hasty, clearly indicating an urgent matter written in a rush.

The letter only contained a few simple words.

The general meaning was that the Chen Family indeed experienced something supernatural and wanted to invite Yu Nianzhao to take a look.

"Zhixi, accompany me out for a bit."

Mr Chen was a respected elder in the Imperial Physician’s Court, with excellent medical skills, and he treated Xie Jiuxiao and her very well. She was definitely going to assist him.

In the Chen Family, the whole family was shrouded in gloom, closely watching Chen Muhai with a face of blue and black patches, as the eerie red lantern was hung high.

He muttered under his breath, "Liuzhu, tonight I will marry you, wait for me."

"Muhai, what marriage? You aren’t even betrothed to anyone. What is wrong with you?"

Ms Chen clutched her chest, unable to hold back her anxiety, and hurriedly stepped forward to inquire about his condition.

Chen Muhai’s expression was cold, "Mother, what are you talking about? Today is the grand wedding day between Liu Zhu and me, have you forgotten? Or are you trying to break up our pair of lovebirds?"

Ms Chen was startled by his gaze, staggered back two steps, and said in disbelief, "Who is Liu Zhu? Grand wedding? Muhai, are you really possessed by a supernatural force? Ever since you brought that big red lantern home a few days ago, you’ve been acting strange. What’s wrong with you?"

Ms Chen wanted to grab him, but Chen Muhai pushed her away. Luckily, Mr. Chen was behind her and caught her in time, otherwise she would have fallen to the ground.

Mr. Chen reprimanded, "Chen Muhai, what kind of trick are you playing? This is your mother! Have you been enchanted by someone outside? Talking about marriage, such things are determined by parental orders and matriarchal words, where did you get a marriage partner?"

Chen Muhai glared at Mr. Chen fiercely, shouting, "I knew you didn’t want me and Liu Zhu together, but this time I will not compromise. Liu Zhu is my wife!"

After saying that, he stood up and went back to the room, slamming the door hard.

"Unfilial son, unfilial son!"

Mr. Chen was so angry that he almost couldn’t catch his breath.

"What has happened to the boy? He was always courteous and never disobeyed the elders." Ms Chen cried tears like rain, her eyes full of worry.

"He must be possessed by an evil spirit."

Mr. Chen slowly walked over, his eyes fixed on the hanging red lantern. Although it was broad daylight, the candle inside was burning brightly, casting a light that seemed like a pair of eyes, staring at them with chilling malice.

"An evil spirit? Is he truly possessed?"

Ms Chen’s pupils contracted, furiously pointing at the red lantern, "That lantern must be the problem. The night Muhai brought this red lantern back, his complexion changed and he stopped diligently practicing medicine. He spent days and nights just hiding in his room, spending day and night with this lantern."

Mr. Chen’s back turned cold, and he said in horror, "Moreover, don’t you find this lantern peculiar? The candle inside seems never-ending, and we’ve never seen Muhai replace a new one, yet it keeps burning..."

The Chen family was terrifyingly thoughtful, their backs were chilled through.

"Quickly take that lantern down!"

Thinking it was the red lantern inside that poisoned their son, Ms Chen was heartbroken and immediately ordered the servants to take down the lantern.

Although the servants were also dread-stricken, it was broad daylight, so there shouldn’t be much to worry about.

Someone then climbed up the ladder, and as soon as their hand touched the lantern, it emitted a bizarre red glow, with a ghostly face drawn close. The servant screamed in fright and fell from the ladder, heavily hitting the ground, the crisp sound of a bone breaking was audible.

The servant was still wailing when the door was opened.

Chen Muhai knocked the ladder down and, holding a dagger in his hand, menacingly waved it at them, "Who dares to touch my lantern? You truly want to break up me and Liu Zhu, you despicable bunch. Whoever dares to hinder me and Liu Zhu’s wedding, I will... I will kill myself."

Without hesitation, he slashed his arm, and blood spurted out at that moment. Ms Chen screamed and collapsed onto the ground, her eyes rolling over, almost fainting.

"Muhai, let’s talk things over, no one is forcing you."

Mr. Chen steadied his nerves and calmly soothed him, "Let’s talk through things. Didn’t you say you wanted to marry? Grandfather will arrange everything needed for your marriage, no need to worry."

Chen Muhai looked suspiciously at him, "Really?"

"Really, but you’re injured, how can you marry? Blood is not suitable for wedding days, do you know?"

"Oh, just a small injury."

Chen Muhai was mollified, his mood lifted quite a bit. He casually raised his hand and the crowd was astonished to find the wound on his arm had vanished into thin air. If not for the bloodstains on his sleeve, they would have thought they were hallucinating.

"Don’t forget what you just said, today is the wedding day. I want to give Liu Zhu the grandest wedding."

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Upon hearing Mr. Chen’s words, Chen Muhai turned around and re-entered the room. Before he closed the door, he gave them a creepy look, "Don’t even think about taking my lantern down, or else... a life lost wouldn’t look good."

Then he slammed the door shut heavily.