A master of metaphysics is farming.

Chapter 129 The Sinking Umbrella

The Tang family mansion was mostly occupied by members of the Tang family.

Tang Yixue is the only daughter in the Tang family and is very much loved by her family.

This was more like a family dinner, and Xiang He, being an outsider, didn't feel anything amiss sitting there; she just needed to eat her fill.

Occasionally, when she responds to Tang Jingxian's words, her peers will ask her a few questions out of curiosity.

After the meal, everyone sat in the main courtyard to rest and chat.

"How long does Miss Xiang plan to stay in Beijing?"

Looking up at the lady opposite him, he realized she was He Sui'an's eldest cousin's wife.

Xiang He smiled faintly and said, "I'm not sure yet, but they probably won't be leaving so soon."

"That's great. There are still many fun places in the capital. You should explore them more, young lady. Don't be afraid to trouble Sui'an; he should be quite free lately."

"Right on my mind."

Tang Yixue, who had been watching from the side, immediately leaned over and asked, "Where are you going with the young lady, cousin? I've been quite free lately, why don't we go together?"

Xiang He remained silent, while He Sui'an explicitly refused, saying, "You should stay at home and take care of your grandfather."

"Grandpa is being looked after, and Xue'er hasn't traveled far in a long time..."

"No."

Seeing his cold face, Tang Yixue was stunned for a moment, then pursed her lips, looking aggrieved.

The way she put on that face made everyone in the Tang family know that He Sui'an had no intention of getting it, but they also knew that she hadn't given up.

There's really no other way.

Just as the others were about to say something, a wet nurse came over carrying an infant. "Madam, the young master has woken up."

The sister-in-law reached out and hugged her, gently coaxing and teasing her, "Xue'er, stay at home with Grandpa, and help me look after Rui'er, okay?"

"That's right, Rui'er wants to be hugged by his little sister all day long, he's so attached to you."

"All right……"

Tang Yixue's coyness dissipated, and she leaned closer to the baby, poking his face with her finger. Suddenly, she smelled a odor. "Sister-in-law, it's time to change Rui'er's diaper."

The sister-in-law held the baby, sniffed it, and chuckled, "You have such a keen nose."

Just as she was about to leave with the child, Xiang He, who had been silent all along, stood up and asked, "Sister-in-law, is Rui'er's underwear dirty?"

He Sui'an, standing to the side, raised an eyebrow and said, "Sister-in-law, let me hold Rui'er."

Originally, she was going to change Xiao Bu, but now she wanted to hold him. The sister-in-law wanted to refuse, but He Suian had already reached out, so she had no choice but to give him the child.

"Yes, let his head rest on your hand."

He Sui'an carefully held Rui'er, standing close to his sister-in-law. Xiang He was also nearby, blocking some of their view.

Using his body as cover, Xiang He quickly drew a talisman on her left palm and gently patted Rui'er's calf.

A wisp of yin energy coiled around his hand, which Xiang He then clenched in his palm.

She casually stepped aside, tilting her head to look at his little face, "So cute, he'll definitely be an outstanding person when he grows up."

“Look at what you’re saying, young lady. I only hope he’s safe and well.”

"You're quite the smooth talker, young lady."

Amidst the banter, He Sui'an returned Rui'er to her, but kept her words in mind.

He looked up, his eyes reflecting the orange-red hue. "Grandfather, the sun is setting. Let's walk back to digest our food and visit you another day."

"Sure, since you live nearby, you can come over and visit often."

"it is good."

The two bid farewell to the Tang family and strolled back home after leaving the mansion.

The setting sun cast its last rays upon the two of them, elongating their shadows.

Xiang He raised her clenched left hand, and He Sui'an glanced at it sideways, asking, "What is this?"

She slightly opened her palm, and a wisp of black smoke swirled within. "The Child-Serving Ghost loves infant excrement and often lurks around it. If it eats a bite, you will be bound to the infant for life."

This was the first time He Sui'an had heard of such a ghost, and he frowned. "Is this because we haven't formed a bond yet?"

"Yes, he's still waiting for his chance. It was only because his wife intervened in time that he didn't succeed."

Xing Ji and Zhu Nan followed behind, and upon hearing about these strange ghosts, their cold expressions softened somewhat.

Xiang He opened his left hand, and the yin energy trembled violently. Just as the yin energy was about to escape, Xiang He raised his large umbrella and dispersed it.

Darkness descended from the sky, accompanied by the dissipation of yin energy.

He Sui'an's eyes were calm as he looked up at the night sky. "You just said... that he is a dragon among men."

The fingers holding the umbrella twitched slightly. "It's just polite talk."

A smile suddenly appeared on He Sui'an's face, and she lowered her eyes and chuckled, "So that's how it is."

The two remained silent and walked towards West Market Street, where they had to cross the street before turning into the alley.

People were still walking back and forth on the street when suddenly a cold drop of water landed on my face.

"Oh dear! It's raining!"

"Hurry up and get ready, I still need to go to my aunt's house to get some groceries!"

The people who had been leisurely just moments before hurriedly packed up their belongings and hid under the eaves of the shops.

Xiang He opened the large umbrella, and He Suian reached out to take it and shield the two of them. "Let's get in the carriage."

He Sui'an turned around, and the large umbrella in his hand suddenly sank—

"careful!"

His body was bent by the force of the large umbrella, and he suddenly squatted down. Xiang He immediately took the large umbrella away, and one of the umbrella ribs emitted a faint light.

Xing Ji immediately stepped forward to help her up, and He Sui'an asked with a puzzled look, "What happened?"

The large umbrella, heavy as a boulder, pressed him down instantly.

The three looked at Xiang He, who stared intently at the talisman on the umbrella ribs, her left hand fingers subtly tapping as if she were calculating something.

But the large umbrella in her hands didn't feel heavy at all.

A moment later, a heavy rain began to fall, the drops tapping on the large umbrella with a thud. The sound reached her ears, and Xiang He's eyelashes trembled slightly. She grabbed He Suian's hand and ran away.

"follow me."

Xing Ji immediately followed, while Zhu Nan could only drive back to the He residence first to avoid being discovered by anyone with ulterior motives.

Xiang He ran with a purpose, turning into some alleys he hadn't been to before, and headed northwest.

The heavy rain was still falling, and there wasn't a soul in sight on the street.

Besides the sound of rain, there were also desperate cries of agony in my ears.

Very close...very close!

The rib of the large umbrella in her hand became increasingly translucent and continued to tremble. Xiang He gripped it tightly to keep it from slipping out of her hand.

He Suian glanced at her sideways and saw that she had her lips tightly pressed together, her face was very solemn, and her eyes flashed with a cold light, as if there was a ferocious beast in front of her.

Looking again at the large umbrella above his head, he could only see faint, star-like lights flickering.

It was this dim light that made the large umbrella so heavy.

As she looked away, Xiang He suddenly stopped, pulled him aside to hide around a corner, and followed her gaze to a deserted mansion gate.

"This……"

Xiang He covered his mouth, her eyes cold and clear. "Don't speak, just watch."

Withdrawing her hand, Xiang He had already closed the large umbrella. The eerie light on the umbrella ribs disappeared without a trace. Without the umbrella's protection, the three of them could only let the rain soak their clothes.

The three of them fixed their gazes on the front of the abandoned house. There was no one at the entrance, the large stone lions at the entrance were washed by the rain, and the dilapidated gate was half ajar.

Xiang He looked up and saw that the mansion was filled with swirling, soaring Yin energy. The wailing sound came from that Yin energy, and because its intent was too strong, the large umbrella sensed it.

Xiang He pointed to the gate, then to herself, "I'll go in and take a look."

"Together."

The two looked into each other's eyes. His gaze was firm and certain, and Xiang He could only nod in agreement.

"Follow me."