Chapter 15: Hundred Days of Soul Restoration
The ancestral home of the Cui family in Jiangnan.

The second branch of the Cui family’s courtyard.

"Sister, sister, are you finally awake?"

Cui Ronghe, who heard the news, followed Cui's mother.

Looking at Cui Shuyun, who was sitting against the head of the bed with her eyes open, Cui Ronghe felt greatly relieved.

Cui Ronghe has been under a lot of pressure during this period.

He didn't know whether his sister was alive or dead, and wanted to cancel the engagement for her, but was opposed by the clan leader and his father.

The patriarch is the head of the entire clan.

In this era, it plays a vital role.

This is different from the patriarch and father who have experienced many hardships and always put interests and clan first in everything.

Cui Ronghe is young, and at this stage, ideals and family ties are no less important to him than interests and clan.

Caught between his sister and the interests of the clan, Cui Ronghe has been feeling guilty recently.

"Big brother!"

Cui Shuyun looked at her elder brother with a smile.

She knew that her elder brother Cui Ronghe had done a lot for her recently.

I have also endured a lot.

Although it didn’t work in the end!
But the behavior cannot be erased!

As more and more people arrived, the room suddenly became lively.

After talking for a while, they learned that Cui Shuyun had thought it through and agreed to marry into the Fu'an Marquis's Mansion, and the atmosphere in the room became more cheerful.

There's actually nothing to figure out.

Before falling into the water, Cui Shuyun knew that this marriage could not be changed except by death or running away from the marriage.

My previous self-pity was nothing but the huge gap between reality and ideal, and my resentment at not being able to take charge of my own marriage.

After experiencing more than ten days of being unable to control her life and death, Cui Shuyun deeply understood the words in the book, "Nothing is more important than life and death!"
It’s not difficult to figure it out!
Cui Ronghe and his wife waited for a while before Cui Rongtian finally arrived with his wife.

"Sister-in-law, you finally showed up. You are such a rare guest, aren't you?"

As soon as Cui Rongtian and his wife arrived, the eldest sister-in-law of the Cui family couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks to the second sister-in-law of the Cui family.

These days, because Cui Shuyun was in a coma, Cui's mother felt that everything was wrong, and Cui's eldest sister-in-law suffered a lot of misfortunes.

The eldest sister-in-law of the Cui family considers herself virtuous and always puts the Cui family first in everything, but in the past ten days or so, she has taken a lot of blame from Cui's mother.

The second sister-in-law of the Cui family has a bad reputation and acts as she pleases. After Cui Shuyun fell into the water, she rarely showed up, but she lived a carefree life.

Cui's eldest sister-in-law naturally felt unbalanced.

Want to vent!
The eldest sister-in-law of the Cui family is Cui's mother's biological daughter-in-law, but the second sister-in-law of the Cui family is only the daughter-in-law of a concubine's son.

In most large families, the mistress is closer to her son's daughter-in-law and constantly causes trouble for the illegitimate son's wife.

One is the daughter-in-law of her own child, and the other is the daughter-in-law of a child born to a concubine.

It goes without saying who you are close to.

But when he arrived at the Cui family, everything was reversed.

Moreover, the stepmother sets the rules, and no one can interfere.

Don’t even dare to resist!
It is unfilial for a son to interfere and for a daughter-in-law to resist.

The Ming Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety.

The eldest sister-in-law of the Cui family can only endure it!

"Sister-in-law, do you have any problem with me?"

Ai Jingxia's tone was full of disapproval.

"Sister-in-law, you didn't show up when my sister was unconscious. Now that my sister is awake, you come to pretend to be here. As the daughter-in-law of the Cui family, this is a bit unreasonable!"

Cui's mother nodded silently after hearing what the eldest sister-in-law of the Cui family said.

The eldest daughter-in-law's words really touched her heart.

Cui's mother had long been dissatisfied with the behavior of her second daughter-in-law.

It was only for her father's sake that everyone kept silent.

After all, if the legitimate son Cui Ronghe wants to be promoted in the future, he might have to ask her father, the Minister of Personnel, for help.

Moreover, in Cui's mother's view, Ai Jingxia was unreliable and was just the right person to hinder Cui Rongtian, the illegitimate son.

Don’t think that Cui’s mother doesn’t know that Cui Rongtian and her biological mother, Miss Qin, have been planning something in their hearts.

It was also because Cui Ronghe was trying to save himself that he did not give Cui Rongtian and his mother a chance.

Otherwise, Cui's mother would definitely let them and their son know the methods of her, the stepmother and the mistress of the family.

Clear the way for his son Cui Ronghe to inherit the family business.

"It's not me who caused Sister Yun to fall into a coma! Besides, if she falls into a coma, call a doctor! What's the point of me coming? I'm not a doctor."

Ai Jingxia could not deny it.

"If you have a problem with me and don't want to see me, just tell me. I'll leave!"

Ai Jingxia said this and was about to turn around and leave.

"Second sister-in-law, eldest sister-in-law was just joking! I'm so happy that you're here. Come and sit down..."

Cui Shuyun saw that her mother, eldest brother and second brother were silent, so she had to speak herself.

"Sister-in-law and second sister-in-law came to see me, I'm already very touched. We're all family, please calm down!"

Cui Shuyun turned around and said to her sister-in-law.

"I…"

The eldest sister-in-law of the Cui family was about to say something.

"Since Sister Yun is fine now, I won't be annoying here! Sister Yun, I'll come to see you later."

However, the second sister-in-law of the Cui family did not stop and walked out of the yard.

"Second brother, this is not a good match!"

Cui Ronghe spoke only at this time.

Cui Ronghe used to keep a distance from Cui Rongtian and his wife, and it had nothing to do with them.

But in the past ten days, Cui Shuyun has been in a coma and her father is not around, so the two brothers have communicated and cooperated more.

Cui Ronghe finally understood what it meant to be brothers fighting together to save the tiger!
What does it mean to break bones while still maintaining tendons?
Only then did he begin to care about Cui Rongtian's family.

Ai Jingxia is notorious and does whatever she wants... Although she has a father who is a minister, Cui Ronghe feels that she is not a good match for his second brother.

If Ai Jingxia could take the initiative to divorce, it would not hurt the relationship between the Cui and Ai families.

The best way for the Cui family to find a virtuous wife for Cui Ronghe is to have a harmonious family and prosperity.

It was with this idea in mind that Cui Ronghe allowed his wife to "charge into battle"!
Cui Ronghe felt that he was doing this for Cui Rongtian's own good!
For this favor, the Cui family will more or less offend the Minister of Personnel, which will more or less affect Cui Ronghe's future.

Cui Ronghe felt that he had made great contributions and was worthy of his brother!

"Brother Tian, ​​don't have any ideas! Your sister-in-law just said something in anger because she was mad at the moment!"

As for Cui's mother, she simply couldn't stand her second daughter-in-law, but didn't want to intervene herself, so she let her eldest daughter-in-law do what she wanted.

"Brother, mother, I understand!"

Cui Rongtian smiled bitterly.

Cui Rongtian also wanted a harmonious family, but Ai Jingxia didn't give him this opportunity.

It would be fine if Ai Jingxia usually ignored him.

Last night, Cui Rongtian got up in the middle of the night and accidentally discovered that Ai Jingxia was not in the room.

In addition, there are rumors and practices about Ai Jingxia in the past.

Cui Rongtian ignored his sister-in-law's attack today.

I watched my mother, elder brother and second brother lightly let the matter go with just a few words.

Cui Shuyun was still frightened. They didn't understand the second sister-in-law's ability and how terrible she was.

What if I anger my second sister-in-law?

The entire Cui family is not enough for Second Sister-in-law to beat and kill.

Cui Shuyun wanted to refute, but her long-term education as a lady made her not know how to refute her mother, elder brother and second brother.

"Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law came to see me with good intentions. What you said is a bit too much! You should find a chance to apologize to Sister-in-law!"

Cui Shuyun had no choice but to turn around and persuade her sister-in-law.

After all, the sister-in-law treats Cui Shuyun well.

Cui Shuyun didn't want her eldest sister-in-law to anger her second sister-in-law out of a momentary rage, and then to seek death by lighting a lantern in a cesspool.

"Sister Yun, you..."

The eldest sister-in-law of the Cui family didn't expect that Cui Shuyun, her own sister-in-law, would be so disloyal.

"Okay, Sister Yun just woke up! Stop talking."

Mother Cui interrupted the eldest daughter-in-law.

But at the same time, it also revealed Cui Shuyun's words asking her sister-in-law to apologize.

"Ma'am, Miss, the meal is ready!"

Cui Shuyun wanted to say something when Mrs. Cui, who had left earlier to urge the kitchen, came back.

"Now that the meal is ready, let's eat first!"

Cui's mother saw that Cui Shuyun wanted to say something, but she didn't want to continue this topic.

"Sister, do you want to go to the dining hall together or should we bring it in for you?"

The eldest brother Cui Ronghe asked.

"I'm fine, I can..."

"Sister Yun, you just woke up, so naturally you should bring it in."

Cui's mother interrupted Cui Shuyun and spoke to Cui Ronghe with a hint of blame.

……

Soon after the meal.

Doctor Cui was invited by Cui Rong and the servant who had been sent out earlier.

"It's nothing serious!"

Doctor Cui's diagnosis made the Cui family completely relieved.

Although Cui Lang felt a little strange, he wondered why Cui Shuyun woke up suddenly.

But the Cui family members replied that they didn’t know and said that he woke up naturally.

Doctor Cui had no choice but to conclude that the Cui family was blessed with good fortune!
Regarding the previous speculation about the technique of falling into despair, Doctor Cui could only think that he was overthinking.

Cui Shuyun fell into a coma this time simply because she was confused after falling into the water, and she woke up on her own because of her good fortune.

……

At night, when everyone has left.

Cui Shuyun was bored and silently recited the "Soul-Fixing Spell".

"Not bad! You work hard!"

A familiar voice came into Cui Shuyun's ears.

Cui Shuyun looked up and saw that it was indeed her second sister-in-law Ai Jingxia.

"Second sister-in-law, you are here!"

Cui Shuyun said excitedly.

Cui Shuyun had just started practicing spiritual cultivation and was very excited.

"Ok!"

Ai Jingxia is also very satisfied with Cui Shuyun's diligence.

Hardworking people are always more popular than lazy people.

In the blink of an eye, two more nights passed.

"Great! You have memorized all the Soul-Fixing Spells! You can now begin the Hundred Days of Soul-Fixing!"

Ai Jingxia is very satisfied with Cui Shuyun's progress.

"One hundred days to settle the soul?"

Cui Shuyun looked at Ai Jingxia.

This is another new term.

"The process of settling the soul usually lasts for a hundred days. Therefore, the soul cultivators call the practice of settling the soul "hundred-day settling the soul."

Ai Jingxia gave a brief explanation.

"I have already prepared the soul-fixing incense for you! You must decide on the object of visualization as soon as possible. Once the object of visualization is determined, you can truly begin the Hundred Days of Soul Fixation."

Ai Jingxia is nice to Cui Shuyun!
Very comprehensive consideration.

Cui Shuyun had no way to obtain something like Soul-Fixing Incense that aids in spiritual cultivation.

Because Cui Shuyun had memorized the entire "Soul-Fixing Mantra" but had not yet decided on what to visualize, she was unable to proceed to the soul-fixing stage of practice.

Ai Jingxia left earlier tonight than in previous nights.

There was one piece of news that Ai Jingxia did not tell Cui Shuyun.

Tonight, her father sent the news through secret channels.

King Ming and Queen have agreed to Marquis Fu'an's petition, and will soon arrange a marriage between Marquis Fu'an and Cui Shuyun.

Tell her to be careful!

This news also reached Cui Rongtian at the same time.

Although Ai Jingxia's father was the Minister of Personnel, he had no way of knowing that his daughter and son-in-law, who were thousands of miles away, had always been husband and wife in name only.

He thought that Ai Jingxia had slowly changed after getting married.

Considering his daughter, he has recently been considering whether to help his son-in-law and the Cui family!

Cui Rongtian was shocked when he received the news.

Then he found his eldest brother Cui Ronghe.

"Brother, I just received a message from my father-in-law that the king and queen have agreed to Marquis Fu'an's petition and will grant a marriage between Marquis Fu'an and my younger sister soon!"

"What? How could it be so fast?" Cui Ronghe was also surprised, but he did not doubt the accuracy of Cui Rongtian's information at all.

Ai Jingxia was unreliable, but her father was the Minister of Personnel, one of the pillars of the Ming Dynasty.

This is the horror of wealthy and powerful families.

There were originally many people.

Then marry each other.

Few people can untangle the web of relationships between them.

Take the Cui family as an example.

The Cui family has four branches, with more than ten legitimate sons and daughters, and more than ten in-laws.

There are also students and former officials...

This does not include the network of illegitimate sons and daughters, clan elders, and relatives.

Therefore, the news from the aristocratic families is always one step ahead of others.

Information, in many cases, represents interests, power and status.

Because they are interconnected, even if someone wants to touch them, they have to consider the consequences of affecting the entire body and dare not act easily.

(End of this chapter)