In troubled times, the daughter-in-law returns

Chapter 7 Horcrux
It is rumored that she is the sweetheart of the young city lord, but she is not.

However, if you hear too many lies, even if you know the truth, you will still be deceived.

What's more, for so many years, she was also the only woman who could get within five feet of Sikong Ye. Sikong Ye was also extremely patient with her and responded to her requests.

Once, she felt, she succeeded in replacing that person.

After all, how can a dead person compare to a living person after all the years?

But every three years, she experiences a blow.

Because every three years Sikong Ye would bring her here to do a ritual.From childhood to youth, it has been like this, and it has never wavered.

It is said that after nine years, that woman's soul will return, and she is just a Horcrux kept by Sikong Ye.The so-called horcrux is a container used to hold another soul, her own soul will be replaced and disappear in the world...

Lan Kexin lowered her eyes, tightened her fingers secretly, and said in a somewhat desolate voice, "Brother Ye, after tonight, will I just...disappear forever?"

Sikong Ye didn't answer her question, but instead asked: "Do you know who the buyer your parents found back then?"

Lan Kexin bit her lip, shook her head lightly, there were crystal clear tears in her eyes, even in the dark night it was still clearly visible, I really feel sorry for her.

But Sikong Ye was not moved at all, and his voice was calm and unwavering: "The buyer is an old eunuch who serves in the palace, and he only buys young girls for the purpose of satisfying his twisted desires.

"None of the girls who fell into his hands survived three months. They all died the same way."

Lan Kexin flinched, her feet went limp, she almost fell, she reached out her hand to seek comfort from Sikong Ye, but met Sikong Ye's indifferent face, she covered her face, and sobbed softly.

Sikong Ye didn't think he had said enough, "Your parents knew about this situation at the time, but they still chose to sell you. In their eyes, your life is not worth ten taels of silver!"

"Stop it!" Lan Kexin burst into tears, "Brother Ye, I beg you, stop it!"

"So..." Sikong Ye's indifferent voice was even cruel, insisting on finishing what he wanted to say.

"I know, I know!" Lan Kexin pulled her hands away, crying in a broken voice, "I know it all! My life belongs to Brother Ye, and Brother Ye can take it away at any time!"

She was trembling all over, and she didn't even have the strength to stand up. Her legs gave way and she fell to the ground. The tears on her face made her already beautiful face even more pitiful.

Sikong Ye said indifferently: "Since you know everything, why are you still crying?"

Lan Kexin opened her mouth slightly, and then her face was full of pain, yes, why did she still feel pain when she knew the truth a long time ago?
In the past, her life in the City Lord's Mansion was even better than that of the serious Miss Sikong's family. As a commoner, it was like reaching the sky in one step.

What's more, if it wasn't for Brother Ye, she would have died nine years ago.

However, I am still not reconciled!

From the day she was brought here, she has had a deep-rooted love for him. Nine years, what a long time, her love for him has gone deep into her bones. How could she be reconciled to this situation? !

A Taoist walked over quickly, took a sympathetic look at Lan Kexin, who was on the ground in a state of embarrassment, then slapped Sikong Ye, and said softly: "Young City Master, you have to keep the Horcrux calm, otherwise the horcrux will be killed later." It is very likely that the ritual will fail."

Sikong Ye's eyes were fixed.

The Taoist added in a low voice: "If it fails this time, I'm afraid we will have to wait at least another nine years. Moreover, the Horcrux will definitely suffer great damage, and it will take a long time to recuperate. Nine years may not be enough."

Sikong Ye turned his eyes to look at Lan Kexin who was on the ground, and said coldly: "Get up, put away your tears, I won't repeat it a second time!" If Qingqing couldn't be resurrected because of her, then she didn't keep it either. It's necessary.

Lan Kexin took out her handkerchief and wiped away the tears on her face, but just after she wiped them away, the tears fell again in strings.

Sikong Ye became a little impatient, "If you do this again, I don't mind knocking you out."

The corners of the Taoist's eyes twitched. It was rumored that the young city lord was ruthless, and it was true. The girl in front of him was so delicate and soft that he could be cruel...

Lan Kexin's face was as pale as paper, the tears were still wet, there were still big crystal teardrops hanging on her eyelashes, her cherry red lips were trembling uncontrollably, her expression was sad.

But she stubbornly raised her head and looked at Sikong Ye mournfully, as if saying goodbye to him.

The Taoist couldn't bear it, so he turned to Sikong Ye and said, "Young City Master, can I let Pindao and Miss Lan have a few words alone?"

Sikong Ye glanced at him, said lightly: "Remember your own identity!" Then he took a few steps to the side.

The Taoist sighed softly, walked up to Lan Kexin, squatted down, and looked at her with a soft and gentle voice: "Miss Lan, please keep calm. You must know that all of us have been preparing for today for nine years. Today's matter is very important, if there is an accident, not only will the young city lord's wishes come to naught, but it will also cause great damage to your body."

Lan Kexin smiled sadly: "Who really cares about my life or death?"

The Taoist frowned slightly, turned his head and glanced, and found that Sikong Ye had been called away by his master, so he quickly said: "Miss Lan, you have to have confidence in yourself! Even if the ceremony is successful, you may not die. But if you If you give up first, no one will be able to help you!"

A light flashed in Lan Kexin's eyes, her eyes suddenly widened, and the tears that had been condensed on her eyelashes fell without warning and rolled down her jade-like face, but the corners of her lips moved, showing a slight upturn Looking at the Taoist priest full of hope, "You mean, if I have a strong will to survive, I won't be taken away?"

The Taoist priest nodded appreciatively. It's a pity that such a smart and intelligent woman was chosen as a Horcrux!

Excited, Lan Kexin grabbed the Taoist priest's hand and confirmed, "Really? You're not lying to me?"

This Taoist priest is only in his 20s, young and vigorous, and has been pure and ascetic for many years. He thought his heart was as calm as water, but unexpectedly, Lan Kexin's soft and slender hands grabbed her. His Dao heart was shaken by this, and he couldn't help but said in a more gentle voice: "I won't lie to you, who would have the heart to lie to you, a girl like you?"

Lan Kexin's eyes flashed with disappointment, but her face was full of tears, and she said delicately, "Master Daoist, I really believe it!"

Such an innocent smiling face made the Taoist priest's heart burn, and his voice was so soft that water dripped out, "Well, don't worry, with me here, I will definitely keep you safe."

Lan Kexin lowered her eyes and sighed sadly, "Master Daoist, I know that you have no right to change anything, but no matter what, I'm still very happy that you can say that..."

(End of this chapter)