Chapter 154 A Ghost Came to Shave His Beard and Cut off Her Hair

It was flesh on his palm, but it was flesh on the back of his hand too. No matter which flesh is cut out, he would be in piercing pain.

Zi Yous position in Old General Mus heart was not low. Everyone in the fu knew this. The people personally attending to Old General Mu understood this even more.

So when they saw Zi You coming over, Old General Mus Huan Wanshu curtsied to her. She didnt ask anything and let her in.

Zi You walked inside and saw grandfather staring at the portrait of her grandmother on the wall in a daze.

Then she finally understood Shangguan LingRans true meaning. She couldnt help but slap her head. She blamed herself for being thoughtless.

After dinner, she comforted grandfather a bit. She saw that he was in a good mood, so she thought that he was all right.

Now that she thought about it, so many things had happened during the day. She and her father were as incompatible as water and fire. Of course grandfather would be sad.

He didnt want her to know because he didnt want her to worry.

Zi You walked over and wrapped her arms around her grandfathers waist. She hugged tightly against her grandfathers broad back.

Old General Mu turned around and hid his sorrow. He asked lovingly, Its so late already. Why havent you slept yet?

I was thinking of grandfather. I couldnt sleep. Zi You cutely replied. Grandfather, play chess with me, okay?

Its so late, but youre not sleepy? Old General Mu looked worriedly at his granddaughter.

The things that had happened today had left a shadow even in his heart, let alone his granddaughter. She was so hated by her biological father. It would be strange if she felt good.

Old General Mu thought of how his son treated Zi You and his heart couldnt help but pain. He felt more compassion and tenderness towards Zi You. He patted her head with love in his eyes.

Zi You looked at him. In just a day, her grandfather looked older. The heavy guilt and remorse in her heart rose up again.

She rushed into her grandfathers arms again and said remorsefully, Its my fault. I shouldnt have been disobedient to father. If he wants to beat or scold me, its up to him. But I really didnt know what happened afterwards. Grandfather, do I really hate him? Hate him until I have a heart demon?

She was guilty that she could only lie to him. If her grandfather knew that about the things that she and Shangguan LingRan plotted, he would be even sadder and disappointed.

It was better if grandfather didnt know about certain dirty things. She would do them herself. In her previous life, she was too kind and nave. Her life was very miserable. In this lifetime, as long as she could protect herself and her loved ones from harm, she was willing to do any dirty and low thing.

If she was going to Hell, then she was going to Hell. For her to live well, she was willing to pay any price!

Old General Mu naturally did not believe in ghosts. The key point was that Dier was not dead. So how could her ghost be here?

However, he firmly did not believe that his granddaughter would be so unfilial as to hit her father. So the doubts in his heart and his granddaughters worries at this moment were surprisingly similar.

Mu YingRui being hit must be Zi You was too angry and regarded herself as Dier. Thus, she taught that scoundrel father a lesson.

But she could not explain why the slap print on his sons face was clearly bigger than his granddaughters hand.

Old General Mu was confused. He looked at Zi You and asked, Did you feel anyone else in the study? Dont blame yourself. The slap print on your fathers face is much bigger than your hand. It absolutely cannot be done by you. Grandfather can tell this. Is there anyone who will protect you in secret?

Since Zi You had an accident in the mountains, he had sent two secret guards to protect her. But, the secret guards would not be so bold as to teach his son a lesson.

Old General Mu thought of this and muttered to himself. Did your mother really come back from India?

Zi You felt even guiltier. She had already controlled the minds of the two secret guards whom grandfather had sent. Other than her, they wouldnt listen to anyone else. She could not be blamed for doing this. She was not willing to let some secret matters be known by her grandfather and cause him to worry.

Zi You was helpless. She could only continue acting. She rushed over to her grandfather and pretended to ask excitedly, Grandfather, are you serious? Is it true that mother came back?

Although she was acting, the yearning in her heart was true. The hope in her eyes was also not false.

Old General Mus heart pained. He hurriedly comforted her. Youer, youre missing your mother, right? Whether your mother is back or not, she must certainly be thinking about you. Do you understand?

Zi You nodded. Her tears finally couldnt be suppressed and flowed out. It wa sthe festive season and the reunion festival, but even so, on which day did she not miss her mother?

That night, they played chess around the stove while thinking of their loved ones. They finally slept after midnight.

Zi You did not go back to Youran Ju to sleep. She slept on the couch in front of her grandfathers bed.

The snow stopped on the next day. The sun came out. Although the sun wasnt very bright, it still dispelled the coldness from the snow, making people feel a trace of warmth.

Whether it was the masters or the servants, with the arrival of the New Year, their moods were better. Even the unpleasant things that had happened yesterday seemed to have passed. No one specifically paid attention to it.

Everyone quickly became busy. The fu needed to be cleaned in and out. They also needed to post door gods, couplets, pictures, and door cages, and so on. After worshipping the ancestors in the afternoon, the servants needed to be rewarded silvers and new clothing.

They had worked hard for a year. The reward of silver at this time was half a years salary. Of course, the servants were very happy.

Ah But early in the morning, a miserable scream sounded from Yiping Ju, which surprised everyone!

Everyone wanted to go over to see, but when they thought of Xiaojies warning yesterday, they immediately dispelled their gossipy hearts. They honestly lowered their heads and did their work. No one dared to go over and inquire.

At this time in Yiping Ju, Wang Yiping looked at her head that was smoother than an egg and was scared into losing all the color on her face.

She didnt feel anything at all. If Yenhong did not come in the morning, saw her bald head, and loudly screamed, Wang Yiping wouldnt even know that not one hair remained on her head.

A ghost cut off her hair! She remembered Mu YingRuis frightened expression when he regained consciousness yesterday. Its her, its her. Dier is back. She hit me. I know that she hit me. She hates me because I didnt treat Youer well.

Could it be that Diers ghost really came back? Or was it Mu Zi You?

It was possible. That darned yatou knew martial arts now. She pretended to be a ghost and hit her father. Now she cut off all her hair. It wasnt impossible.

Little wench! I will not spare you.

Wang Yiping thought of this and stood up with a swoosh. Then she thought of Diers ghost and suddenly fell back down. She couldnt help but panic. If it was really Diers ghost at work, what should she do? She had repeatedly schemed and tried to kill Diers daughter. It was possible that Dier resented her and came to seek revenge.

What should I do now? A womans hair is like her life. If people know that Im bald, then I dont need to live anymore.

Wang Yiping touched her bare head and really wanted to cry, but had no tears. She didnt know what she should do.

Just then, she heard the door open with a bang. Then she heard Mu YingRuis angry shout. How can it be like this? How am I supposed to go out

He had not finished speaking when he saw Wang Yipings bald head. He exclaimed, You You How did this happen?

At this time, Wang Yiping also saw Mu YingRuis strange appearance. His elegant and refined beard was completely gone. His bare chin was cleaner than a eunuchs.

You Your beard Wang Yiping quickly covered her mouth. She didnt dare to make another sound again.

That was because she had already seen the murderous hostility in Mu YingRuis eyes. He glared at her and ruthlessly scolded, Its all you. Its all your fault. You poisonous woman. If it wasnt you coming up with bad schemes again and again, why would Dier do this to me?

Indeed, he was a scoundrel before, but he had never targeted his daughter. Dier was indifferent and aloof, but she had never thought of targeting him. Otherwise, she didnt need to do anything except send Weishali to kill him. She must be extremely angry this time. That was why she hit him and shaved off his beard.

A beard symbolized manhood. Without it, how could he leave the fu and see people? It was the Spring Festival! Every fu had banquets and he might have to attend the banquet in the Palace. Looking like this, lets not the mention the Emperor, he didnt even dare to step outside the Generals Manor! He would be a laughingstock!

Wang Yiping didnt dare to speak. Her mind quickly turned. She could not let Mu YingRui think that this matter was done by Diers ghost. Otherwise, she would become a sinner. He would hate her to death and would never help her deal with Mu Zi You.

Lets not mention how it was not yet confirmed whether this was a real ghost or not. But even if it was, so what? Could it be that she was going to do nothing? No! Even if it was a ghost, she would still fight back.

Thinking of this, Wang Yiping cried out, Laoye, do really you think that sister [Dier] did this? According to Bieqies knowledge, although sister was cold, she was very kind. She couldnt even bear to hurt some small animals. So how can she hit her husband and humiliate him?

This is certainly done by Xiaojie. She has martial arts now and knows medicine. Laoye shouldnt blame Bieqie now. You should ask Lao TaiYe to seek justice for you. If this matter is thoroughly investigated, I dont believe that no flaws will be revealed.

It must be said that Wang Yiping really understood Mu YingRui. He had a soft ear and was easily persuaded.

The reason that Mu YingRui angrily came to blame her was because he had listened to Fourth Yiniang fanning the flames. Laoye, Bieqie Bieqie is really afraid that the previous furen came. Bieqie woke up and really saw a womans figure standing at the foot of the bed. Bieqie saw that the woman was wearing the previous furens clothing. She looked a lot like the previous furen. Bieqie wanted to shout out, but could not make a sound. Soon, Bieqie didnt know anything anymore.

Furen really wants to kill Laoye! The previous furen left a sole child behind with much difficulty. How can she not treasure her?

Mu YingRui had not yet ascertained that it was Diers ghost, but after being duped by Fourth Yiniang, he had lost his mind and rushed to Yiping Ju.

Now, he was instigated by Wang Yiping like this. He didnt even think for two minutes before he rushed to Songtao Courtyard.

It seemed that his father and Zi You just finished practicing martial arts. They had not changed out of their working-out clothing.

The people turned around when they heard him rush in. They were both stunned when they saw his appearance. Zi You asked, very shocked, Father, your Your beard?

It was fine if she didnt mention the beard, but once she mentioned it, Mu YingRui looked at his daughter like he was looking at a lifelong enemy. He gnashed his teeth in fury and said, Youre pretending again. Isnt this something that you did?

He didnt wait for Zi You to reply and said to Old General Mu, Father, look at this yatou. She learned martial arts and dont do anything proper. Instead, she does disobedient and unfilial things. She pretends to be possessed by her mothers ghost to hit me yesterday. Now, shes gone even more overboard last night. She shaved my beard and her mothers hair all off. How is your son and her mother going to meet people?!

Old General Mu was too shocked by his transformation into a eunuch to react.

He didnt know whether to laugh or cry as he asked, What did you say? You said that Youer shaved off your beard and cut off your wifes hair?

Who else is it if it isnt her? Mu YingRui shouted. Only she resents us. Only she can mysteriously turn us into this. Other than her who knows martial arts and medicine, who else can it be?

Besides, Fourth Yiniang said that she saw a womans figure last night. She was dressed in Diers clothing and came over to my bed. If its not this darned yatou pretending to be a ghost, then can it really be Diers ghost? Father, do you really believe that there are ghosts in this world?

Yes. Old General Mu didnt even hesitate and replied. Even if I dont believe it, it doesnt mean that they do not exist. Someone, bring Fourth Yiniang over. This general wants to question her.

Old General Mu only had two females, one maidservant and older woman, serving him. The older woman was Aunt Xia, the wife of Old General Mus coachman. The maidservant was named Wanshu.

Wanshu obeyed and soon brought Fourth Yiniang over. Fourth Yiniang saw Old General Mus tigers might and prestige and was scared into her legs went soft. She entered the room and fell to her knees. Bieqie pays respects to Lao TaiYe. Wishing Lao TaiYe good fortune.

Tell me in detail the matter of you seeing the previous furens ghost last night. Old General Mu commanded. His voice contained a touch of undetected excitement.