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“Life and Death Contract,” she spoke softly. “Holding Your Hand, With You Until Old Age.”
Accompanied by the mournful melody, a trickle of water began to seep out from the threshold of the new house. It started as a thin stream, gradually growing thicker, as if something was rushing in eagerly.
The door opened silently from the inside, as if an invisible hand was gently pushing it, welcoming its arrival with anticipation.
A figure in pale blue flashed into the room like a wraith, so light it seemed weightless. Almost immediately, the door closed swiftly and silently, as if it had never been opened at all, the entire process devoid of sound, creating an eerie stillness.
Ting Yu widened her eyes, seeing a woman seemingly wrapped in layers of pale blue satin. Her waist-length hair flowed like a black waterfall, shimmering alongside the pale blue fabric that enveloped her. Droplets of water continuously dripped from her body, hitting the ground with faint sounds. Before long, the floor beneath her feet was soaked.
The woman’s skin was like congealed fat, almost translucent; her beauty was stunning and captivating, radiant like a lotus flower. Yet the intense hostility in her eyes contrasted sharply with her enchanting appearance, rendering her visage somewhat grotesque and marring her inherent beauty.
Ting Yu instinctively lifted the beaded curtain before her, staring in disbelief at the woman before her, exclaiming in shock, “Madam!”
The Madam clearly did not expect that the promised bride would turn out to be Ms. Ting Yu. A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes but quickly faded into indifference as she coldly replied, “I didn’t expect it to be you. Heh, but no matter who you are, I will not let you through the Bai Family’s door!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Madam lunged toward Ting Yu, moving so swiftly that there was no time to react. Her hands clamped down over Ting Yu’s mouth like a vice. The water emanating from her body surged more violently and abundantly; it no longer fell and scattered like ordinary droplets but was drawn toward Ting Yu as if pulled by some powerful force, rushing into her body through her mouth and ears.
Ting Yu felt as though she were drowning; breathing became increasingly difficult, and a tightness gripped her chest. She held her breath, enduring the suffocating pain while locking eyes with Madam, whose gaze was wide with intensity. She attempted to exert control over Madam, but it proved ineffective.
However, this momentary pause allowed for a brief interruption in Madam’s actions.
In that fleeting second, Wan Shaobai shot forward like an arrow released from its bow, his sword gleaming coldly as he thrust it toward Madam.
Madam was caught off guard, a sharp pain piercing her chest as blood instantly stained her light blue garment. She staggered back a few steps, a look of anguish crossing her face.
Seizing the opportunity, Wan Shaobai pulled the gasping Ting Yu into his embrace, one hand holding his sword pointed at Madam as he shouted, "The Shark People have appeared! Everyone, come out!"
Immediately, countless footsteps echoed from outside. Armed officers rushed to push open the door of the new house, blocking every exit with swords and knives, leaving no way to escape.
Bai Haoran hurried over, accompanied by the Magistrate.
Upon seeing Madam glowing with a blue light, his face turned pale as if he had seen a ghost, unable to believe what lay before him.
The moment Madam caught sight of Bai Haoran, she instantly transformed back into her human form.
Weakly, she collapsed onto the ground, ignoring the blue blood that continued to flow from her chest. Instead, she gazed dreamily at Bai Haoran and murmured, "So you finally see me like this."
Ting Yu coughed a few times, struggling to catch his breath. After regaining his composure, he asked, "Madam, were you the killer?!"
"Lian Xin, why did you do this... sigh..." Bai Haoran said with deep sorrow etched on his face, filled with pain and helplessness.
Madam managed a faint smile; her gaze softened as if lost in memories. She slowly spoke, "Do you remember our first meeting? You would surely say it was on the bridge. But it wasn’t. Long before that, even before you first went out to sea with your father, we had met. That day, you saved a woman from the sea, but she disappeared the next morning.
Everyone said it was a water ghost. You didn’t believe them; you insisted such a beautiful woman could only be a fairy. You even said that if you ever met her again, you would ask if she would be your wife. Your innocent words drew laughter from those around you, but the woman beneath the water remembered. When you grew up and she had taken on human form, she eagerly came ashore to find you. Her wish was fulfilled; she married you. That woman was me."
Hearing this, Bai Haoran stared blankly at Madam on the ground. Now both of them were in their middle age; time had left its marks on their faces. He never imagined their encounter would trace back to a forgotten time in his youth.
"I see that you envy the life of the wealthy, so I wanted to use my skills to help you find pearls, allowing you to run your pearl business smoothly. Indeed, while pearls may not make us the richest, they have brought us a comfortable life. However, the Shark People cannot bear children, and after a few years, I knew you longed for a child, which is why I reluctantly agreed to your marriage with Ru Qing.
Heaven showed me mercy; Ru Qing has no feelings for you and would rather die than comply. You two are merely a couple in name. But unexpectedly, during one of your sea trips, you brought back another woman—Yu Yao.
She loves you and is willing to bear your children. More importantly, she has helped you find even better pearls, taking your business to the next level. You dote on her, claiming she brings you good fortune. Yet, Yu Yao has also failed to give you a child. I knew this sooner than you did. Thus, I chose to help Yu Yao find better pearls, hoping she could bind you to her but never truly win your heart.
You have complained countless times about Yu Yao's inability to have children, yet you cannot bear to give her up because she can see the pearls. This situation is quite favorable; Second Lady's indifference and Third Madam's increasingly volatile temper only highlight my unwavering affection for you. Therefore, you always come seeking me, spending most of your time here with me."
At this point, Madam seemed to reminisce about their affectionate moments together, a faint glow illuminating her face—one that carried both happiness and a hint of bitterness.
"Who would have thought your schemes ran so deep!" Bai Haoran exclaimed in shock and anger as he listened to her words.
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