There are different titles relates to one person, and I’m using all. So don’t get confused.

Young Master/ Eldest Young Master

Grandma/old lady/ Old Madam

Ye Lan’s Father/ Master Ye/ Father Ye

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Wisps of sandalwood fragrance came, bed curtain was flowing and Huang Dan lay still on the bed.

As soon as he woke up, the pain in his left shoulder went into his head.

Last night, the original owner, Song Wang, invited his classmate Ye Lan to meet at the West Street teahouse. Just as he walked into the alley not far from the teahouse, an evil wind suddenly blew up.

The original owner fell to the ground and fell into a coma. Not only that, all the valuables on his body were taken away by the thief, not even a coat was left on him.

Fortunately, the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and this season will not freeze someone to death.

Huang Dan frowned, the left shoulder of this body was hit by something, not only the flesh, but even the bones were damaged.

He pondered, the original owner probably met that demon.

However, the original owner was not eaten, which meant that the other party’s target was not him, at most they were just passing by, leaving behind a gust of wind.

Huang Dan was thinking about something when he heard an old voice with surprise, “Ah Wang, you’ve woken up, you can’t scare grandma like this anymore!”

He glanced at the Old Lady in Chinese clothes, Song Yuan Shi, the grandmother of the original owner, her hair was almost white, deep and shallow wrinkles spread out at the corners of her eyes, but her demeanor was very dignified.

It is something that every noble lady carries in her bones, she is born with it until she dies.

Song Yuan Shi is the eldest daughter of the Yuan family, from a wealthy family, she is smart and wise, she is good at doing business, she is much better than her elder brother above, she has shown herself in men’s clothes early on, and followed her father in business, running around.

At that time, the still very young Grandpa Song was the most valued among the direct descendants of the Song family. Father Song directly handed over a piece of tea garden to him to manage.

The first time he met Song Yuan Shi, Grandpa Song fell in love with her. He spent a lot of effort to catch up with her. Grandpa Song carried eight big sedan chairs, beat gongs and drums all the way along the East Street, and married the Song Yuan Shi in a mighty way.

This man was easy to be insatiable, the flowers at home were blooming brightly, but he wants to touch wild flowers.

The Song family didn’t take it seriously, and the Yuan family also considered the relationship of interests for the sake of the friendship between the two families, and went to comfort their daughter, saying earnestly that it is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, don’t care how many concubines he marries, the position of the master of main residence is yours , Give the Song family one or two more sons, and no one will be able to take away what belongs to you.

Song Yuan Shi recognized the reality and dug out her emotions from her heart with her own hands. From then on, she was only the eldest daughter-in-law of the Song family, the eldest and youngest mistress in the mouth of the servants, and the mother of the child in her belly, everything except Grandpa Song’s lover.

Well, there are so many wild flowers outside that the eyes are dazzled. When Granpa Song can comes across one, there will be two, three, four.

In a few years, Grandpa Song got several younger sisters for the Song Yuan Shi.

The town’s people were waiting to watch the excitement. But they never expected that the Song Yuan Shi did not use any means behind the scenes to kill the second, third, and fourth bedrooms, but they got along very well with them as sisters.

This is a big deal.

Song Yuan Shi thought clearly, even if those few were gone, there would be others. Instead of wasting time and working in vain, she might as well concentrate on raising her children.

However, Song Yuan Shi did not allow those concubines to be pregnant with the sons of the Song family. She did not want her children to get involved in the family fights in the future. Whether it was success or failure, it would not be a good experience.

So Song Yuan Shi paved a smooth and lonely road for the child.

A man is so flirtatious, he can’t control his lower body as his own life depends on it.

Grandpa Song died on the couch of a certain oiran in the brothel before he was forty years old. Song Yuan Shi calmly took his servants to collect his body.

There was an uproar about the incident in the town, and it took a long time for it to subside.

As soon as Grandpa Song died, the wives and concubines who still had charm became widows. One year or two years passed, those residence had no children and had nothing to do all day long. They couldn’t bear the loneliness and proposed to leave one after another. Song Yuan Shi agreed one by one.

She negotiated with the patriarch with an ability that even a man might not be able to do. She dealt with Grandpa Song’s brothers while educating the children. In the end, she became the head of the Song family and got a memorial arch of chastity.

Later, an incident happened, which was the most regrettable and unbearable memory of Song Yuan Shi.

The Song family has a great family business, and after being suppressed, those side branches even joined forces in private to bring down the Song Yuan Shi.

The original owner’s father, the only son of Song Yuan Shi, believed in the wrong people because of his pure heart, and finally died in family disputes with his wife, both of them had just turned 20 when they died.

Fortunately, he left descendant for the Song family before his death.

Song Yuan Shi walked out of the grief of losing his son, avenged his son, raised his grandson with all her heart, pinned all her hopes on him, and waited for him to grow up and take over the property she had guarded all her life.

Now, those concubines have long been ill and died, only Song Yuan Shi is still alive, her spirit is very good, her prestige in the town is very high, no matter who it is, they have to be respectful toward her.

Huang Dan’s thoughts came back, he glanced at the Old Lady’s feet from the corner of his eye, they were very small, he was surprised, can she walk?

Seeing that her grandson was silent and his eyes were still empty, Song Yuan Shi called out, “Ah Wang?”

Huang Dan spoke, his voice was muddy and indistinct, “Grandma, I’m thirsty.”

Song Yuan Shi turned her head, “Juan’er.”

The door was pushed open, and a little girl came in with downcast eyes. She was wearing a grey-blue cloth dress, with a long braid on the back and a row of bangs on the forehead, keeping her eyebrows and eyes docile.

Juan’er is a mute, she can’t speak. She bow to give salute.

Song Yuan Shi said, “Go get a glass of water.”

Juan’er immediately followed suit.

Huang Dan took a look at the little girl named Juan’er, this is the original owner’s personal servant girl, Song Yuan Shi’s arrangement was to make her his *tongfeng, so that he could learn about the affairs of the room before getting married, so as not to make trouble on the wedding night If there is any and it gets out, it will damage the face of the Song family. (*T/N: bedwarmer).

The original owner came back from overseas and has more western knowledge. He was open-minded and knew a lot. He dismissed some traditional and conservative concepts. He clearly told the Old Lady that he would be absolutely loyal to the other half and would not have sex with other people before marriage.

Song Yuan Shi had another way of thinking, she couldn’t convince her grandson, and her grandson didn’t even try to convince her, so she said, then let her stay by your side and serve you.

The original owner disagrees.

Juan’er was kicked out of the house the next day.

The original owner saw Juan’er being bullied by some hooligans on the street, her clothes were torn and her face was injured, so he asked his servants to stop them, and asked Song Yuan Shi when he returned.

Song Yuan Shi took a sip of tea and said that there are no need of idlers in the house, since you don’t want Juan’er to serve you, it’s useless to keep her.

She also said that Juan’er has no father and no mother. She looks fresh and clean , and has no strength to restrain a chicken, even if she is not sold to the brothel and ruined by local ruffians, her life will not be easy wherever she go.

The original owner couldn’t bear it and kept Juan’er.

It was a test, but the result disappointed and worried Song Yuan Shi. Her grandson was just like her son, with a soft heart. How could she rest assured and entrust this huge family business to her grandson?

The original owner didn’t know the meaning of it. What he admired was the kind of Ye Lan who had the same cultural background as himself, was lively and cheerful, and had something to talk about, instead of a little maid who could only serve tea and water and stay in a big house.

Juan’er stepped forward to offer tea.

Huang Dan said, “I’ll do it myself.”

Song Yuan Shi didn’t say anything.

Juan’er’s face turned pale, she bit her lower lip, her hand holding the teacup was trembling.

Huang Dan supported the bed with his right hand and sat up, moving that arm, “Grandma, look, I’m really fine.”

Song Yuan Shi said, “Also move the one on the left a few times for Grandma to see.”

Huang Dan, “……”

“Don’t be brave, the doctor came and said that your left shoulder is injured, you should pay more attention.” Song Yuan Shi sighed, “Ah Wang, you don’t know that when you were brought back, you almost scared grandma.”

Huang Dan can understand, the Old Lady has no children, only one grandson, very precious.

Song Yuan Shi said, “Ye Lan, the youngest daughter of the Ye family, is good-looking, but she has a lot of tricks and doesn’t follow any rules. She is a classmate with you. You two came back together and you must have been in contact. If you really want to, grandma will go to Ye’s house in person.”

Her tone changed, and she became a little harsh, “This world is very chaotic, so don’t run out at night, grandma is worried, and it’s not good for Ye Lan’s reputation too.”

Huang Dan said, “I was not with her…”

“Okay, let’s talk about these things later.” Interrupting grandson, Song Yuan Shi tucked him in the quilt, “You must have a good rest.”

“Juan’er, help me back to my room.”

Juan’er supported Song Yuan Shi to go out, and she was extra careful when she stepped over the threshold, for fear that what will happen if someone fall.

Huang Dan lay on the bed for several days, his butt hurt. He was only injured in his shoulder, and his legs were fine, but his body was weak. After walking two steps, his sight turned dark.

After lying down for more than half a month, Huang Dan recovered, feeling that the energy in his body was full. When he walked out of the house, he saw a long complicated corridor. Looking to the left, he saw a large garden.

There was a wind blowing, with the sound of rushing water.

Huang Dan stretched his waist, he looks very handsome in the white suit, “Juan’er, has anything happened in the town during this time?”

Juan’er shook her head. Huang Dan asked again, “What about the family?”

Juaner still shook her head.

Huang Dan said, “I forgot, you can’t speak.”

Juan’er wasn’t sad at all, probably she had become numb for a long time, got used to it, and accepted her fate.

Huang Dan said, “Forget it, I’m just asking casually.”

Juan’er lowered her eyebrows and downcast her eyes, and her white hands straightened his suit to smooth out the fine wrinkles.

With one hand in his pocket, Huang walked on the long corridor, “Don’t follow me, I’m going for a walk on the street, I’ll be back later.”

Juan’er ran up to Huang Dan, opened her mouth a few times, and pointed in a direction with her finger.

Huang Dan glanced at the Old Lady’s residence in that direction, he raised his eyebrows, “You mean, grandma won’t let me go out?”

Juan’er nodded, her eyes were round and big, with a little innocence unique to this age, as well as timidity and fear that did not belong to this age.

Huang Dan grabbed her arm and pulled it to the side with little force, “I’ll go tell grandma.”

Juan’er was stunned, she touched the arm that was touched, a blush appeared on her face, she shook her head vigorously, patted her face to calm herself down and hurriedly chased after him.

Huang Dan saw the Old Lady in the front hall and a fat middle-aged man. He is one of the few squires in the town who owns a medicinal herb shop, Boss Zhang.

The original owner had spend very little time in the town, and he didn’t know much about the squires, so he didn’t have much memory to refer to.

As soon as Boss Zhang saw the Huang Dan, he put down the teacup and stood up from the chair, flesh of his face was all stacked, “Nephew, I just came back from other places two days ago, and there are some medicines in medicinal materials batch in my hand. The few medicines are top-grade for nourishing qi and blood, so I just wanted to send them to you to recuperate your body.”

Huang Dan said, “You’re welcome.”

Boss Zhang immediately put on a look of being flattered, “Nephew, what are you talking about? If it weren’t for the Old Madam’s help, my medicine shop would have been ruined by now.”

Huang Dan, “Oh.”

Boss Zhang was overwhelmed with flattery by the word “oh”, he couldn’t take it anymore, he couldn’t help being a little shocked, he didn’t expect that the old woman’s grandson was quite scheming, and used this method to embarrass him.

As evidenced by the heaven, Huang Dan really didn’t think so much.

Boss Zhang started another topic, “It’s not been peaceful recently. As soon as I came back, I heard that someone disappeared for no reason. There was more than one person who was not alive or dead. Do you think it is strange?”

Huang Dan’s eyes flashed, “Really?”

Boss Zhang said, “Yes, the County Lord didn’t make any movement either. I don’t know what that means.”

He clicked his tongue, “There is one more thing, you guys have heard that the bandit den in Spider Ridge was taken over by someone. The blood is all over the mountain and plains.”

Huang Dan’s brain fills with how blood spreads all over the mountains and plains, “Boss Zhang has traveled all over the world and knows a lot.”

Boss Zhang became complacent, lost his mind, and talked more and more, and the more outrageous he said, most of them were nonsense that only a child would believe, such as ghosts and demons.

He said that when he went to the countryside to collect rent in his early years, he encountered a strange thing.

Huang Dan listened eagerly, and suddenly heard the sound of “bang”, his thoughts were disrupted, and so was Boss Zhang.

Song Yuan Shi put the teacup on the table, obviously looking down.

“My nephew must have something important to do, so I won’t bother you.”

As soon as the subject changed, Boss Zhang picked up his black top hat, put it on his head in a decent manner, and flicked the non-existent dust on the gray gown, “Old Madam, I’ll leave the chamber of commerce to you.”

Huang Dan understood, it turns out that they have something to beseech.

He felt a little pity that he heard the beginning of story only.

Song Yuan Shi asked, “Ah Wang, you’re not lying in the house. What have you come out to do?”

Huang Dan told the reason.

Song Yuan Shi stood up holding the cane next to her, there was no room for negotiation, “No.”

Huang Dan imitated the original owner, calling out in a coquettish tone, “Grandma.”

Song Yuan Shi ‘s attitude was tough, “Go back and stay, we’ll talk about it later.”

Huang Dan sat down on the chair and blatantly threatened, “Grandma, if you don’t let me go out, I won’t eat.”

Song Yuan Shi thumped her cane hard, “Nonsense!”

Huang Dan propped his chin, and slowly tapped the table with his fingers.

Angered by her grandson, Song Yuan Shi left with cane, rested in bed, and called the housekeeper, “Ah Wang wants to go to the street, you pick a few servants to follow.”

The housekeeper is the oldest in the mansion, his face is full of wrinkles, “Yes, old madam.”

The Song Yuan Shi said, “Warn them in advance, if the young master loses a single strand of hair, the Song family will not keep them.”

The housekeeper responded, closed the door and left.

Song Yuan Shi leaned against the head of the bed, her sharp eyes gradually clouded and covered with a layer of mist.

Her thoughts drifted far away, and she didn’t know which year, which day, which place, who were there, what they were doing, and what they were talking about.

Song Yuan Shi came back to her senses suddenly, with the panic in her eyes that hadn’t faded away, it took her a while to calm down, and she sighed, “I hope it’s not…”

At the Dragon Boat Festival, every household in the town puts a small handful of moxa sticks mixed with calamus on the lintel, or hangs them in the hall or on the bedside. The smell of xionghhuang ¹ shaojiu ² permeates permeates the streets and alleys, and is said to be able to ward off evil spirits and disasters.(T/N: 1: Realgar, 2: burned wine)

People also believed so.

Huang Dan was followed by a few servants, all of whom were top-notch, all looked alert, an invisible killing intent spread out from among them, pedestrians on the street hurriedly avoided from a long distance, lest they would cause trouble.

There was a steady stream of noise, and Huang Dan walked very slowly. He chose places that was lively, conspicuous and the crowds were concentrated, that is what he thought. Maybe he could attract that demon’s attention by swaggering.

After all, judging from the task content of that demon, it is a demon who is lonely, void, and so bore that he wants someone to play with him.

But, no matter what, cannibalism is wrong.

Huang Dan walked and looked around, the town is quite big, East main street is the main road, wide and long, with shops on both sides, with everything you need for food and clothing, the scene is very lively, horse-drawn carriages pass by one by one, The sound of hoofbeats disappeared, and then appeared again.

Huang Dan pays attention to his surroundings, the clothes of the passers-by on the street are very different, for the men, some are wearing mandarin jackets, some are long gowns, very few people are wearing suits like him. Women’s hairstyles alone are enough for him to analyze. Straight, permed, long, short, with or without a bun, each has its own characteristics.

He can see that this is an embarrassing era, hanging on the tail of ancient times, which leads to a point. If you want to observe a person, you can know the background and family background of the other person just by looking at their hairstyle and clothing.

“Mr. System, what are the characteristics of a demon? Is it different from ordinary people in terms of appearance, diet, and living habits?”

System, “I believe that since the demon has become a member of the town, it means that it is the same as ordinary people.”

Huang Dan asked, “Then how do I find it?”

He frowned, “Mr. System, don’t need to say the official answer, I know you can’t do anything.”

System, “Sorry.”

Huang Dan, “It’s okay, let me think about it.”

He was worried, his eyes were full of people with two legs, walking around there, the demon turned into one of them, he didn’t have any special abilities, so he couldn’t find it at all.

In the last world, Huang Dan regarded everyone as a murderer, but in this world, he regarded everyone as a demon. I

t’s better to walk first than to stay where you are.

“Song Wang!”

There was a shout from behind, Huang Dan stopped in his tracks, turned around and saw the young woman who came over with curly hair, charming and sexy.

She is Ye Lan, the youngest daughter of the Ye family, apple of the eye.

A servant stopped Ye Lan.

Huang Dan said, “That’s my classmate.”

The servant said truthfully, “Young master, the Old Madam explained to us that we must take good care of you. If you lose a hair, we will be kicked out of the Song family.”

Huang Dan lowered his head and found two strands of hair on his suit, “Did you see that? My strands of hair have already fallen out.”

The servant, “……”

Huang Dan blew the hair out, “Don’t worry, my grandma is not unreasonable.”

A few servants said in heart, the Old Madam is.

Huang Dan glanced at Ye Lan who kept waving to him, “I want to say a few words to my classmate now, you can follow.”

The servants exchanged glances and stepped aside.