These are not strange things at all. Aunt Liu has just gone through the Wang Binian incident, and you go to peek, it can't be ruled out that people might think you are like Wang Binian. I warned the village chief.
The village chief shook his head continuously, and his head swung like a carnival drum, urgency in his voice: "How could I be like Wang Binian? It's just... "
The village chief hesitated to speak.
After a moment, he said, still with a complex expression, "It's not a big deal... just some idle talk in the village. Xian Shen's nephew, you should know that no storm arises without wind, right?"
"Mm?" My face showed a confused expression.
The village chief sighed deeply and said, "Aunt Liu really stole someone... These days, she sings tunes in the courtyard every night. She prances around and teases a lot, which ignites a lot of desire in the villagers. Many young men go to sneak a peek."
The whole village is buzzing with rumors.
"I guess Wang Binian didn't really have any intention of pursuing Liu Guifu at first. It was only after discovering that she had a wild nature that he started to think about doing something improper."
"Oh, I was too embarrassed. A few days ago, your nephew Xian Shen just helped her, and now you just left the village, she doesn't even bother to avoid people. This has spread to other villages, and my old face can't bear this embarrassment!"
Saying this, the village chief seemed especially angry and stamped his feet.
Out of nowhere, my heart skipped a beat.
At first, Liu Guifu wanted to maintain her reputation and could head-but the old locust tree down. She was determined to preserve her chastity and die!
Now she's stolen someone?
Is it because she concealed it so well previously, or is there another reason?
I have no doubts about the authenticity of this matter.
The village isn't big; with the slightest breeze or movement, the villagers will pass it on from mouth to mouth.
This also explains the village chief's words earlier.
No storm arises without wind.
"It's late, Village Chief, you should rest early. I'll go check on Aunt Liu," I said with a slightly solemn tone.
The village chief nodded repeatedly, saying, "That's great, we really have to take care of this matter."
In the end, he only turned around and left.
I closed the courtyard gate and glanced at the paper effigies in the middle of the courtyard.
The thunderbolt wood talismans were inconspicuous, and the paper effigies still stood motionless, as if their souls had dispersed.
Only the clay disc hanging a foot above the ground, which indicates that the paper effigies still harbor ghosts.
I walked straight to Old Qin's front door, raised my hands in a gesture of greeting, and said in a low voice, "Mr. Shao, I'm planning to go out for a while."
"I heard you," Shao Jiaping said in a calm voice. "A person with ability has his own responsibilities. Since the village considers you its backbone, you should go and take a look when something happens."
I was slightly stunned in my mind.
Does Mr. Shao think I have been handling all these village matters for years?
However, it seems so.
When the Old Qin was around, most of the village's white events were handled by us. I left the village a few days ago, so it's been a little more than a month.
"Thank you, Mr. Shao." I bowed slightly further, showing ample respect.
Mr. Shao didn't say anything else.
I didn't go and talk to the Tombs Priest.
When I was walking to the door of the Guanyin Hall, Guanyin happened to open the house door.
"Let's go together," Guanyin whispered.
Clearly, she heard our conversation with the village chief as well.
……
After leaving my home, I went directly to Aunt Liu's house.
The night is quiet and deep, and you can hear the rustling of leaves in the wind, as well as the crisp sound of insects.
Guanyin mentioned again that she wanted to see Yu Xi after we came out, as she had planned to go and see her.
I didn't refuse, saying that after looking at Aunt Liu, I would go to see Yu Xi.
Guanyin's face broke into a smile, and she naturally took hold of my hand.
The cool, delicate hand without bones soon became warm again.
I took a shallow breath, feeling that my heart was filled even more.
Shortly, we arrived at Aunt Liu's front door.
This time is not too late, about 9:00 o'clock.
The singing sounds, yī yī yā yā, came from inside the courtyard.
This is like singing opera.
I narrowed my eyes slightly.
The village chief said that hearing it with my own ears is a different concept from the heart.
A feeling of restlessness suddenly emerged.
Old Qin protected Liu Guifu.
Regardless of the reasons, he did not go any further with Liu Guifu.
Aunt Liu is actually free.
If she had said it openly, who she would find a man for, I wouldn't be able to do anything about it.
But she can't have a lover already and still trick me into helping her maintain her so-called chastity and reputation. This ruins a lot of things.
Guanyin didn't say much, but she pursed her lips, looking slightly uncomfortable.
I moved a bit closer, peering through the doorway into the courtyard.
What I saw was the silhouette of a woman with a graceful figure.
The stunning curves swayed with her hips and waist, causing my heart to beat faster...
Guanyin's lips were pressed even tighter together.
Suddenly, she raised her hand and knocked on the door three times.
Suddenly, the woman's movements stopped.
She turned her head, her face now facing the courtyard gate.
Under the moonlight, Aunt Liu's face looked extremely gentle. She usually didn't wear makeup, but today she had put on some, which made her look even more alluring and seductive.
"Who is it?" she asked, showing a bit of caution.
"It's me and Xian Shen," Guanyin pushed the door open forcefully.
However, the door wasn't pushed open, just the sound of the door hinges clanging.
"Open the door!" Guanyin raised her voice, and the dissatisfaction in her tone became extremely thick.
Why is Guanyin also so hostile towards Aunt Liu?
Is it because of the things that Aunt Liu has done, which she cannot bear?
I didn't speak up. My eyes were already moving away from the crack, expecting Aunt Liu to open the door and give me an explanation.
But to my surprise, before I could look up, a look of panic appeared on Aunt Liu's face.
She didn't turn to open the door but instead hurried in the direction of the small second floor!
In an instant, Aunt Liu disappeared into the hallway, her graceful back gone out of sight.
"Hmph."
Guanyin let out a light hum and pulled her hand out of mine all at once.
Then, she kicked the door hard with her foot.
A dull thud was heard as the door trembled a great deal, but it didn't open.
My heart stopped for a moment.
How could Guanyin be this angry?
"Let me handle it."
The tone of my voice was slightly heavier, and I quickly pulled out a dagger from my pocket and inserted it into the crack of the door. Then I lifted it upwards!
In one swift motion, I pried off the interior door latch, and the courtyard gate opened with a loud creak.
The courtyard was quietly and solemnly quiet, as if no one had ever been there before.
The second floor was not lit.
The hallway was dark, and the doors of the two rooms were also tightly closed.
I walked quickly, directly towards the stairs.
Guanyin followed me closely.
In the narrow staircase, the sound of footsteps echoed.
After climbing up to the second floor, I reached the front door of Liu Guifu's room and stretched my hand to knock. I called out in a low voice, "Liu aunt?"
There was no response at first.
Just as I was about to push the door with more force, the door gently opened inward, revealing a slight gap.
Liu Guifu peered out half her face, filled with anxiety and fear.
"Xian Shen……This…"
She looked at me calmly, but when her gaze fell on Guanyin, her voice trailed off.
"It's late at night, you two should go back quickly... I'm tired." Liu Guifu bit her lower lip slightly, and her gaze fell back onto my face, her expression flickering.
