Chapter Seven: The Enemy

  Bai Yun finished washing and dressing, and since she was not yet of the age to wear her hair in a bun, Xinzhan helped her style it into a lovely young girl's hairstyle. After having breakfast in the wing room, she went to the front hall accompanied by Xinzhan.

  Yu Mo also wanted to go together, but he knew that Bai Yun Nuan somewhat disliked him, so he followed behind with a lowered head.

  Bai Yun warmed up and supported Xie's hand, stopped in her tracks, turned around and looked at Yu Mo coldly, saying: "You stay here to serve Young Master."

  Yu Mo was somewhat displeased, but Xin An comforted her: "You'd better listen to Miss and stay to serve Young Master. Recently, he's been practicing the piano and has some internal heat. Why don't you make him a bowl of lotus seed and silver ear soup or mung bean and jasmine tea to clear his heat? Rock sugar and snow pear would also be suitable."

  Yu Mo's heart was not satisfied, wanting to join in the excitement, but unfortunately, Bai Yun Nuan did not allow it, and he could not go himself. So he nodded his head, reluctantly responding with a "yes".

  Jian Xin wiped the saliva on the ground and scolded, "Who is your real sister? Even if you treat her with all your heart, you are just a slave. As slaves, why do you get to enjoy her favor while I have to suffer her disdain?"

  Miss didn't used to be so cold and distant towards her, why has she been speaking harshly recently? It's all because of that flower hairpin. But I was the one who secretly took Miss's hairpin, and only my sister knew about it. She must have told on me to curry favor with Miss.

  Thinking so, Yu Mo got even angrier in her heart. All the way muttering to herself and scolding, she went to the kitchen to make a fire-reducing soup for Bai Zhenxuan.

  Bai Yun warmed up to the temple entrance, but didn't see her parents' figures. Instead, she saw a commotion outside Lingyun Temple, which was quite lively. Curious, she wanted to go and take a look, but considering herself an unmarried girl, it would be inconvenient for her to show her face in public. So, she took Hsin with her and carefully hid by the temple gate, peeking at the scene outside.

  At some point, a stage was set up in the square in front of Lingyun Temple. Now it's Yuan Chun Jie, and farmers haven't started working yet. As a result, people from nearby villages and towns gathered at Lingyun Temple to watch the excitement. This move also boosted the incense fire of Lingyun Temple. The common people couldn't help but go into the temple to offer incense and contribute some incense money.

  At this moment, people's heads were crowded under the stage, and the drums on the stage were making a loud noise, and the good show was about to begin.

  Bai Yun was stretching her neck to watch, looking very interested. Suddenly, she became startled and quickly withdrew her head, grabbed Xin Zhan's hand and turned around to leave.

  Xin Yan was in high spirits when he saw the young lady from his house suddenly change her expression, looking puzzled and perplexed. He asked her all the way: "Miss, why don't you look at it?"

  Bai Yun didn't dare to tell her who she had just seen, even if she did, Zhang Nai Chun wouldn't know what kind of person he was at this moment. She hastily walked towards the inner hall, casually saying: "Going to find mother."

  It's also what Xinyue thought, after all, the young lady is a precious gem in the boudoir, and without the permission of the old madam, it's not good to go to crowded places.

  On the other side, Zhang Nai Chun was surrounded by a group of followers, about to go backstage to see how Qin Guan's makeup looked, when he saw a flash of light at the temple gate, and a stunning beauty floated past. The beauty was obviously not yet at the age of hairpinning, but had already grown into an exceptionally bright and eye-catching appearance, more beautiful than flowers that understand words, more fragrant than jade that gives off scent, with a face as lovely as a flower and a body as slender as a willow branch, too wonderful to be described. The beauty vanished in an instant, leaving Zhang Nai Chun losing two of his three souls and scattering seven of his spirits, drifting aimlessly before turning back to walk into the temple.

  The servants hurriedly chased after him, shouting: "Young master! Young master!"

  Zhang Nai Chun turned back impatiently and scolded them: "Go watch the play, no one is allowed to follow!"

  "What about Magistrate Qin?" asked one of the attendants.

  "After finishing the play, this young master will go see him again."

  Zhang Nai Chun finished speaking and hastily chased into the temple, turning around to the inner hall corridor before seeing Bai Yun Nu's figure.

  "Miss——" Zhang Nai Chun called out.

  Bai Yun suddenly stopped in her tracks, the familiar voice of her husband sounding behind her. For a moment, she couldn't calm down, thinking about how he had treated her in their past life, and now feeling anxious and depressed, with mixed emotions.

  In this life, will I still be entangled with him?

  At this time, they didn't know each other yet, and he didn't know what she called herself.

  Bai Yun took a deep breath, turned around, and saw Zhang Nai-chun hastily approaching him. He was about the same age as Bai Zhenxuan, and although he wasn't bad-looking, with a robust figure and an air of confidence, he gave off a whiff of spoiled rich kid airs.

  Xin Yan suddenly saw a strange man in the hall, and was startled, hastily blocking Bai Yunnuan.

  Zhang Nai Chun's gaze was fixed on Bai Yun Nu's face, and all she could think about was: How can there be such a good-looking person in the world?

  Xin Yan saw Zhang Nai Chun staring straight at the young lady of the house, almost drooling, and knew he was a lecher, so he quickly pulled Bai Yun Nu and left.

  Zhang Naichun blocked their way and bowed deeply, introducing himself: "I am Zhang Naichun from Luoxian County..."

  "Who asked you all this?" Xin Yue was a clever one, with a cold expression and raised eyebrows, she gave Zhang Nai Chun an uninterested look.

  Zhang Nai Chun smiled and continued to bow: "May I ask for the young lady's name?"

  Xin Yue just wanted to rush forward, but Bai Yun Wan calmly and slowly reported her own name: "Bai Yun Wan."

  She was shocked and stared at her young mistress with a scowl, muttering: "Miss..."

  Bai Yun smiled coldly and expressionlessly at Zhang Nai Chun, then turned around and walked away from the other end of the corridor.

  Xin Yan hurriedly caught up with her and asked: "Miss, why did you tell him your name? He doesn't seem like a good person."

  "You've noticed it too? The newcomer doesn't seem to have good intentions. If he wants to investigate, he can find out anyway, so why hide it from him? It's just a name."

  Xin Yue nodded as if he understood, muttering to himself: "He said his surname is Zhang, his name is Nai Chun, and he lives in Luo County!" Suddenly, Xin Yue let out a startled cry, as if he had just thought of something.

  "Do you know why I told him my name?"

  Xin Yan nodded, "Look at this young master's luxurious and expensive clothes, he also said his surname is Zhang, and his family lives in Luo County. There is only one Zhang family in our Luo County, it seems that he is the famous mixed world demon king Zhang Nai Chun, the young master of the Zhang family in Luo County. No wonder Miss directly reported her family name, living in the same county, there's nothing that can't be done by the Zhang family."

  "Brilliant!" Bai Yun warmly praised, then glanced at Xin Yu and said: "I couldn't tell, Xin Yu, you stay with me in the boudoir every day, never leaving the house, but your ears are so long."

  Her face was already flushed with two red clouds, and she whispered: "I heard it from the young master."

  At this time, Zhen Niang turned out from the corner of the corridor and saw Bai Yunnuan. She quickly stepped forward and said: "Miss, I didn't expect you to be here, making it hard for me to find you."

  Bai Yun warmly and busily welcomed her up, and all she heard was Zhen Niang saying: "The old master and mistress are looking for you!"