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Wanwan tried several times and found that her Father seemed unwilling to pay attention to her. Pouting, she obediently rested her head against his chest and began to play with her little feet.
Playing with one's feet seems to be a common pastime for many children, but Xing Ruyi noticed something different in Wanwan's actions. Xing Ruyi observed that Wanwan only played with her left foot, leaving her right foot untouched. Using her ghostly powers, she opened a pair of eyes capable of seeing through Yin Yang, and then she saw that there were many things embedded in Wanwan's left foot that did not belong to her body. These were slender embroidery needles, each one piercing the sole of Wanwan's foot. One of them had even penetrated into Wanwan's blood vessel. Similarly, in other parts of Wanwan's body, Xing Ruyi also discovered traces of embroidery needles, but the places they had pierced were very hidden, such as in Wanwan's armpits.
Shocked and angry, Xing Ruyi felt a surge of emotions. She suddenly stood up and firmly grasped Chang Tai's hand: "Brother Chang, let's go to the ancestral hall!"
Then she shot a fierce glare at Chen Xuan and pointed at him: "You too, come along!"
"Can I take Wanwan home now?" Chen Xuan asked eagerly, but he was met with Xing Ruyi's icy cold expression.
"I'm only asking you to see what your Daughter, your Wanwan, went through while she was alive!"
"I don't understand what you're saying!" Chen Xuan was taken aback; the foot he had already stepped forward with was pulled back.
"Let's go. Once we reach the ancestral hall, you'll understand what I mean." Xing Ruyi glanced at Wanwan, who was now hanging on Chen Xuan's arm. She didn't understand why her father wouldn't hold her when he got up.
According to custom, this was the time when Xing Ruyi should summon Wanwan back. After all, the midday sun was at its strongest; if a soul like hers were exposed to sunlight, it would inevitably scatter. But looking at Wanwan’s genuine appearance, she couldn't bring herself to do it.
"Could you please bring the red umbrella from home, Brother Chang?"
That red umbrella had been prepared for Yan Niang, but unfortunately, Yan Niang had left decisively, and the umbrella had been set aside by Chang Tai. Now that the Fox Demon mentioned the red umbrella, Chang Tai naturally thought of Yan Niang. However, time is ultimately a great healer; those who had once hurt or suffered were gradually taken away by time. The purpose of the red umbrella had been mentioned by the Fox Demon during casual conversations with Chang Tai; she even told him that applying cow tears to one's eyes would allow one to see spirits.
Chang Tai had once been tempted by this idea and even asked Shengzi to find many cow tears for him. After much hesitation, he ultimately gave up. There are paths for both humans and ghosts; they are fundamentally different. Why should he rely on external forces to peer into others' lives? Moreover, as a Constable, discussions about gods and ghosts would only disturb his mind and prevent him from focusing on his duties.
Xing Ruyi knew what Chang Tai was thinking, but at this moment, she did not intend to hide anything. Whether he believed it or not was no longer within her consideration.
"Wanwan is right here," Xing Ruyi pointed at Chen Xuan's arm. "You can call her a ghost; I know you can't see her, but she is indeed here with Chen Xuan."
Chen Xuan's face turned pale, yet he did not show signs of fear; instead, he looked around trying to find his Daughter.
"Don't worry, Wanwan is just attached to her parents; she doesn't mean to harm you."
"I'm not," Chen Xuan stood there helplessly. He wanted to move but was afraid of hurting his Daughter. Yet if he didn't move, he didn't know how to find Wanwan. So, he could only stare blankly at Xing Ruyi and pleaded, "Miss, you can really see Wanwan, right? Can you tell me where she is? Is she okay? Can I see her again?"
"Do you really want to see Wanwan?"
"I do!"
"Even if she is a ghost?"
"Even if she has become a ghost, she is still my Daughter. Since she is my own Daughter, why should I be afraid? Miss, I beg you, just let me see Wanwan one more time. I know I haven't been a good father; I didn't protect her well or take care of her. I just want to see her one more time and hold her in my arms."
Chen Xuan began to cry. Wanwan raised her face, her lips trembling, looking as if she wanted to cry too.
"Alright, since you want to see her, then take a look." Xing Ruyi gently waved her hand in front of Chen Xuan.
The ghostly aura entered his eyes, and he could see the ghost.
"Brother Chang, do you want to take a look too?"
"No need, I'll go back and get an umbrella!" Chang Tai declined Xing Ruyi, not because he didn't want to see but because he knew he shouldn't.
Chen Xuan saw his Daughter again; Wanwan looked just like she did in life, except her once rosy cheeks had turned pale. His hands trembled as he wanted to embrace that soft body but watched helplessly as his hands passed through Wanwan's form. Aside from a cool sensation in his palms, nothing remained.
Chen Xuan suddenly broke down in tears, crying helplessly as a Father facing his beloved Daughter. Wanwan was startled; she sat on the ground in shock and let out a cry. In an instant, the wind changed and dust swirled around. Wanwan's body rapidly transformed in the storm. Her skin changed from pale to pitch black, and two fangs grew from her mouth.
Xing Ruyi knew this was a sign that Wanwan was about to turn into a demon. She quickly stepped forward, picked up Wanwan, and softly comforted her: "Wanwan, be good; your father has just encountered something sad."
Chen Xuan was also startled by everything in front of him. Although he was still in sorrow, his cries were stuck in his throat, and all expressions were frozen on his face in an instant.
“Wanwan, dear, please stop crying, okay? Look, even Daddy is scared by you.”
Xing Ruyi pointed at Chen Xuan. Indeed, when Wanwan saw Chen Xuan's expression, her original wailing turned into sobs. The turbulent atmosphere that lingered in the room gradually dissipated, and sunlight poured in, making everything look just as it had moments ago.
“Don’t be sad anymore. I believe you wouldn’t want Wanwan to leave with worries.” Xing Ruyi returned Wanwan to Chen Xuan's embrace. “Hold her tightly once more. The bond between a father and daughter is just a lifetime of fate; since it has come to an end, there’s no need to force it. When she came into this world, you were overjoyed and cried tears of happiness. Now that she is leaving, you should also send her off with a smile. Because in the next life, she will surely have a good one.”
“Really?” Chen Xuan asked. Though there was some reluctance in his words, if Wanwan could exchange for a better life, it would be a comfort for him.
“Really, I promise!”
“I heard Lord Chang call you Fox Demon; may I also call you Ruyi?” Seeing Xing Ruyi nod, Chen Xuan hurriedly asked, “Earlier, you mentioned taking me to the charity house and letting me see what Wanwan experienced during her lifetime. Does that mean something else? That day, I also saw Wanwan’s appearance; she looked as if she were asleep. So I didn’t quite understand what you said earlier.”
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand now; when the time comes and you see it for yourself, you will understand.” Xing Ruyi felt the room was somewhat oppressive, so she walked into the courtyard to let the sunlight shine freely. After a while, she turned around and looked into Chen Xuan's eyes. “How is your relationship with your wife?”
“I’m not sure if it’s good or bad myself, but I suppose it aligns with the phrases from books about harmony and mutual respect.”
“And how does your wife treat Wanwan?”
“What do you mean by that, Ruyi?”
“You only need to answer me: how does your wife treat Wanwan?”
“She is after all Wanwan’s mother; how could she possibly treat Wanwan poorly?”
“However, from your words, it seems that your wife does not treat Wanwan well.”
"The young lady misunderstood. It was just that she suffered a lot while carrying Wanwan, and after Wanwan was born, her health wasn't very good. Plus, I wasn't in great shape either, so I couldn't take care of her much. Occasionally, she would lose her temper with Wanwan. But it was only occasionally; she cared deeply for Wanwan. She was very concerned about Wanwan's clothing, food, and living conditions. Whenever Wanwan felt unwell, she would stay up all night caring for her. So, she could never be unkind to Wanwan!" Chen Xuan seemed to be trying to clarify something. After saying this, he deliberately added, "After all, she is Wanwan's mother; how could a mother not love her own child?"
"Then why has she never visited the charity house since the incident? As Wanwan's mother, doesn't she feel heartbroken for Wanwan? Doesn't she miss her?"
Chen Xuan's expression changed, but he continued to defend his wife: "It's Lord Chang's order. Until the case is resolved, we are not allowed to see Wanwan."
"Even with Brother Chang's situation, you still went to the charity house, didn't you? Even if it was just standing outside the door or asking the doorman how Wanwan was doing, you still went. But what about Wanwan's mother? Where was she at that time?"
"She was too heartbroken and bedridden. She couldn't even go to the charity house; I had to accompany and support her just to walk around the yard."
"A mother who is too heartbroken to get out of bed somehow has the mood and energy to come to my Rouge shop to buy Rouge and Face Powder?"
"This—this is impossible! When I left in the morning, Wanwan's mother was still asleep. The moment Wanwan's name came up, she cried until her eyes nearly went blind. How could she have the mood to buy Rouge and Face Powder? Besides, Ruyi, aren't you the Coroner?"
"I only came here at Brother Chang's invitation to help out. My name is Xing Ruyi; I am the owner of Ruyi Rouge shop. As for your wife, she just bought some beauty powder from my shop this morning. It has a lovely name called Divine Maiden Formula, primarily used for removing brown spots from the face. If you care about it, you might want to ask her when you get home. That powder is exclusive to my Ruyi Rouge shop and can only be prepared by me, Xing Ruyi."
Chen Xuan took an unsteady step back but stubbornly shook his head: "Ruyi, you must have mistaken someone."
"Whether I've mistaken someone or not, you'll find out when you go back." Hearing footsteps outside the door, Xing Ruyi realized that Chang Tai had returned and pointed toward the entrance: "Right now, what you should clarify most is what your wife has done to your daughter."
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