Chapter 516: Marriage Letter (2)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The mansion appeared somewhat deserted in the night, with fewer people around, and the lanterns hanging throughout were spa.r.s.ely lit, casting a dim glow over the estate.

In the night breeze, the trees swayed with the wind in the dark, making people feel that there was something hidden in the darkness.

Gu Yunzhen subconsciously held Gu Yanfeis arm. Ever since she heard the cry of a baby in the small garden that night, she had been feeling uneasy and didnt dare to walk around casually at night.

Wa Wa

A babys shrill cry came faintly with the night wind, sandwiched between the rustling leaves.

Gu Yunzhens body seemed to be frozen. She froze and stopped in her tracks.

The wind ruffled her bangs and hair at her temples, tickling her cheek playfully.

Second Sister, you you Gu Yunzhen gulped and asked Gu Yanfei in fear, Did you hear just now

She listened again. There was silence in the darkness, and she heard nothing. It seemed to be her imagination just now.

Gu Yunzhen couldnt help but swallow. It was especially clear in the silent night.

Ill go over and take a look. Gu Yanfei pointed in the direction of the small garden and smiled casually.

Wait! Gu Yunzhen grabbed Gu Yanfeis hand and said anxiously, Ill go with you.

She was afraid that Gu Yanfei would leave her behind.

The lantern in the servant girls hand swayed back and forth in the night wind.

The candle flame in the lantern swayed with the wind. The orange light flickered, giving off a sinister and strange feeling.

Gu Yanfei went back and held Gu Yunzhens cold little hand. She met her shocked eyes and smiled. Okay, lets go together!

The two girls walked along a bluestone path towards the small garden. Gu Yunzhen was a step behind. As she walked, she looked around nervously, her gentle face a little pale.

Meow! A black cat suddenly jumped out of the bamboo forest and looked back at them fiercely. It was so intimidating that its back and tail stood on end.

A pair of amber cat eyes shone in the night.

Its a wild cat! The servant girl with the lantern heaved a sigh of relief and patted her chest.

After the black cat finished breathing, it jumped lightly onto the garden wall and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Gu Yunzhen looked blankly in the direction the cat had left. After a long time, she slowly blinked.

Its a cat. She turned to Gu Yanfei and smiled. Was that a cats cry just now?

Iler mother was right. It was indeed a cat. She had thought too much and mistaken the cats cry for a babys cry.

Gu Yanfeis hand that was hidden in her sleeve moved, but she didnt say anything.

She held Gu Yunzhens arm and continued walking.

The bamboo forest behind them danced in the night breeze. Rustling sounds rose and fell, as if someone was whispering. The night gradually deepened.

The sound of a clapper came from afar. It was extremely penetrating in the silent night.

This night was very long for many people.

The Lu family and the Hua family were the same.

Old Doctor w.a.n.g, hows my son? Madam Hua asked an old doctor with white hair with a worried expression.

Doctor w.a.n.g stroked his beard and shook his head. He sighed deeply.

This low sigh echoed in Madam Huas ears like thunder.

Tears welled up in Madam Huas eyes. She trembled and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief. Her voice was a little hoa.r.s.e. Didnt you say that we can still last for more than a month? How can it be so fast

Her eyes were red, and she choked.

I dont know either. Doctor w.a.n.g frowned and said, Eldest Young Masters condition has been deteriorating in the past few years. His condition has been quite stable recently

Sigh, I can only say that the Eldest Young Master has been ill for many years. His body is already riddled with holes, like a tree trunk that has been hollowed out by termites Im afraid hes already helpless.

Ive already done my best. He might not survive tonight

Madam Huas body trembled, and she took two steps back. She staggered and sat on a chair at the back, her face pale.

The nanny beside her looked at Madam Hua worriedly and stroked her back comfortingly.

After a while, Madam Hua calmed herself down and said in a hoa.r.s.e voice, Old Doctor w.a.n.g, can you delay it for another day just one day?

In just a few words, she looked like she had aged a few years.

Old Doctor w.a.n.g actually didnt quite understand why she wanted Young Master Hua to hold on for another day. However, when he thought about how loving Madam Hua was and how he had watched the child of the Hua family grow up, he was ultimately reluctant to part with Young Master Hua..