Chapter 58: Ghost in the Ye Mansion (First Update)

In the afternoon, Ye Chutang took A-Yan, A-Feng, and Xiao Wu out to purchase new clothes and boots.

As soon as she returned to the manor, Yu Hong rushed over with an urgent expression.

"Second Miss, you're back! Madam's condition is still not good. The Master has requested that you come and take a look!"

Ye Chutang raised her brows slightly. "I have no problem on my end, but Second Aunt seems..."

Everyone present had heard clearly what Lady Gao had said about her during the banquet. It was obvious that she did not believe in Ye Chutang's medical skills, and at this moment, she likely would not be willing to let her examine her.

Yu Hong looked embarrassed. "The Master said that since you were even able to cure the Heir, perhaps there might be a way for Madam's illness as well!"

Ye Chutang smiled faintly. "I am also very worried about Second Aunt's illness. It wouldn't hurt to go and take a look."

Half a quarter-hour later, Ye Chutang arrived outside Lady Gao's door. Yu Hong hurriedly announced, "Master! Madam! The Second Miss is back!"

Lady Gao had been crying, but upon hearing this, she suddenly grabbed a vase from the table and hurled it out violently.

*Crash!*

The vase shattered, and fragments scattered across the floor.

"Who wants her to look at me!"

She might just die directly at Ye Chutang's hands!

For some unknown reason, Lady Gao was convinced that her current state was Ye Chutang's doing!

How could she possibly agree to let Ye Chutang examine her?

Ye Chutang lowered her eyes, looking at the sharp shards scattered on the ground. Her gaze remained calm, as if she had long anticipated such a situation.

Ye Heng rushed over and felt a surge of irritation upon seeing this scene.

He had previously instructed Lady Gao to cooperate to see if there was indeed an issue with Ye Chutang, but Lady Gao hadn't listened to a single word!

"Chutang," Ye Heng said, suppressing his anger with a sincere expression, "Your second aunt is just momentarily emotional. Don't take it to heart."

Ye Chutang's expression was gentle. "I understand. However, given Second Aunt's state... I think it is best not to force it."

"But—"

"Imperial Physician Zhang has already examined Second Aunt. Although I understand a bit of medical theory, I am by no means comparable to Physician Zhang. Second Uncle need not worry excessively; perhaps in a couple of days, Second Aunt will be better."

Ye Heng was still unwilling to give up. "That's not how it is. You were even able to cure the Heir's injuries—"

The corners of Ye Chutang's lips curled upward. "Actually, that was just a stroke of luck. The Heir possesses profound blessings; what illness or pain could he not endure? I have never encountered Second Aunt's condition before. If I were to examine her rashly and something went wrong, it would truly be a massive sin."

Having reached this point, Ye Heng knew the plan was unworkable and had no choice but to let Ye Chutang leave.

It was already late. They would see how Lady Gao's condition was tomorrow; if it remained dire, they would have to invite others to examine her.

...

At dusk, raven-black clouds swept across the horizon.

The wind raged wildly, the branches in the courtyard shook frantically, and the air was filled with the damp scent preceding a heavy downpour.

Ye Chutang stood by the window and lowered it, closing it tightly.

*Patter, patter.*

Large raindrops fell rapidly, quickly wetting the ground.

*Whoosh!*

The wind swept the rain downward. Soon, a curtain of rain fell between heaven and earth, and a thin layer of mist rose from the ground.

...

The sky turned completely dark. The heavy rain was incessant, accompanied by flashes of lightning and rolls of thunder.

Ye Mingze did not go to the Chunfeng Pavilion that night. He lay in bed feeling extremely stifled, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

The mere thought that Ye Chutang and her group had taken over his room made him feel incredibly unhappy!

In the past, when his father's official rank was lower than his eldest uncle's, it was one thing for their family to keep a low profile, but things were different now!

The parents and elder brother of Ye Chutang and her group were already dead souls with no one to protect them. He thought he would finally be able to hold his head high, but who knew that in the end, he would still have to endure this indignity!

At this thought, Ye Mingze felt utterly depressed.

Suddenly, an unusual sound came from outside the window, as if someone were knocking on the door.

Ye Mingze said impatiently, "What's all the noise!"

There was no response from outside.

However, after a moment, the unusual sound came again.

*Thud.*

*Thud, thud.*

Irritated, Ye Mingze threw off his quilt and shouted toward the door, "This young master is trying to sleep! Who is making all that racket!"

It was one thing for his father to lecture him, but now even these servants and maids dared to be so negligent!?

He marched over angrily and flung the door open. "What are—"

There was no one outside the door.

The rain was pouring down, and a damp chill hit his face. A few drops of cold rain flew in with the wind, striking his face and bringing a slight chill.

Ye Mingze frowned. Had he misheard just now?

He closed the door again, intending to go back to sleep. However, just two steps after walking away, the moment he looked up, he inadvertently saw a dark shadow flash past the window.

That was...

Ye Mingze felt an inexplicable shiver.

He swallowed hard and shouted defiantly, "Who is it! Sneaking around! If you have the guts, come out!"

A light chuckle suddenly drifted into his ear, sounding as if it came from a very distant place, dissolving into the sound of the heavy rain, appearing both real and illusory.

"How can returning to my own home be considered sneaking around?"

Ye Mingze's eyes instantly widened, a deep sense of horror flashing through his gaze!

"Ye... Ye—Ye Xiting!?"

*Rumble!*

The wind and rain grew sudden and violent, lashing against the window. A sudden bolt of lightning tore through the darkness, outlining the lean and upright silhouette of a youth.

His face could not be seen through the window; only his ghostly shadow was etched upon it.

He seemed to let out a laugh.

"Mingze, have you enjoyed living here these past three years?"

Ye Mingze's mind went blank!

An intense fear surged in his heart, making his entire body tremble.

Almost without thinking, he turned and ran toward the door! But as he opened the door and stepped over the threshold, he lost his footing and fell directly to the ground.

Pain surged as a warm, metallic-tasting liquid began to flow slowly down from his head.

Ye Mingze could no longer care about that; he screamed as he crawled outward.

"Ghost! Ghost!"

Hearing the commotion, a servant who had fallen asleep while on night watch was startled awake and rushed toward the sound.

Upon arriving, he saw Ye Mingze crawling outward in a panic, his face covered in blood.

The servant was startled. "Second Young Master!"

He hurried forward to help Ye Mingze up, but Ye Mingze shoved him away, screaming in absolute terror.

"Don't touch me! Get out! Get out! All of you, get out! This is my house! This is my house!"

He repeated these words over and over, clutching his head and cowering. The rainwater mixed with his blood, leaving him in a state of utter wretchedness.

Noticing that he was cowering and afraid to look up, the servant glanced into the room, but saw nothing.

"Second Young Master, what on earth is wrong? What happened?"

Ye Mingze's eyes were vacant and his lips were pale, looking as if his soul had been snatched away.

Then, his eyelids rolled back, and he fainted right there.

The servant panicked instantly. "Second Young Master! Second Young Master! Someone, come quickly! Something has happened to the Second Young Master!"

...

The next day, a secret spread through the streets and alleys of the capital, sparking widespread discussion.

—The Ye Manor is haunted!

(End of Chapter)