Chapter 717: The Chosen One

Diviner?

Isn’t that just a fortune teller?

Medicine, divination, and astrology, doctors and diviners are categorized under the same type of people. Those who study medicine are naturally familiar with it, and some aspects even have commonalities.

However, the heritage of diviners is more mysterious, and those truly proficient are very few. Most are just deceivers who swindle food and drink, and those who can truly predict fortunes rarely read fortunes for others.

Because, the secrets of heaven are the most mysterious and unpredictable. Those who reveal them are bound to suffer severe punishment from the heavens.

Yue Mei’Er covered her red lips with her hand. It was not because the blind girl in front of her was a mysterious diviner, but rather because she recognized the other person.

Although not very close, at least they met often.

Among the four attendants of the Moon Palace, Ji Fei’Er was the eldest, ranked first, Mrs. Yin was the second, Si Miaoxue was the third, and then the sorceress was the fourth.

After Si Miaoxue was out, she filled in, making the sorceress the third, and she called her “Third Sister.”

The sorceress could not see, but her eyes were very large. Except for lacking spirit, everything else was normal. Moreover, her eyes possessed magic power that could hypnotize the mind and see things invisible to ordinary people.

That she could hypnotize, Yue Mei’Er believed, but whether she could see what others couldn’t, she was unsure.

Nevertheless, Third Sister’s divination was truly marvelous.

She had inherited the wondrous bloodline power of the Wu Clan, able to communicate with deities, and foresee the past and future.

“Song greets Sister Mei’Er.” The sorceress smiled faintly, bowing gracefully in the direction of Yue Mei’Er.

Clearly, she recognized her.

Yue Mei’Er knew she couldn’t avoid it. If she didn’t respond, it would surely arouse the suspicion of the other women, so she stepped forward and reached out with support: “Miss Song, you’re too polite. Since you live in the house, we’re family from now on.”

“Sister Mei’Er is right.” Surprisingly, the sorceress didn’t refute and directly agreed.

“Let’s eat; the food is getting cold.” Sun Youwei called out, and the women all took their seats. Although everyone’s seats weren’t fixed, the order was sequential. As the guest staying temporarily, the sorceress naturally sat at the last seat.

It wasn’t that they were neglecting the guest, but rather not treating her as an outsider.

Many women lived in the Lin Mansion, and generally, they had dinner together. Therefore, dinner was quite sumptuous. Judging by the number of people, there were at least seven or eight dishes, with a balanced mix of meat and vegetables providing good nutrition.

With Lin Miao’s current wealth and status, he no longer had to think too much about food; he could afford as much as needed.

The meal was prepared with fragrant rice imported from Nanyue, soft, sticky, and sweet. This rice was not affordable for ordinary households, costing four to five times more than regular white rice.

With the capacity to eat better, why endure hardships? Isn’t it pointless to endure unnecessary suffering?

This meal was very harmonious; in fact, every meal was harmonious. Sun Youwei, the mistress, was extremely generous and kind. In her presence, all the women unconsciously put away their petty tempers.

No matter what they were like outside, at home, they had to behave properly.

Of course, this wasn’t just superficial harmony; it was genuine harmony because everyone consciously respected Sun Youwei as the mistress. She wasn’t jealous, was gentle yet fair, and no matter who managed the household, some might be discontent.

But no one disputed Sun Youwei. Although she wasn’t the eldest, the grandeur and grace of a household matriarch she exuded weren’t common.

When the sorceress was staying at the Lin Family.

She had once read Sun Youwei’s fortune, saying she was originally destined to die young, but someone altered destiny, pulling her out from a great calamity, and even in the future, she would not only enjoy wealth and prosperity but also become the most honorable woman under the heavens.

Being the most honorable woman under the heavens depends on the interpretation; it can mean having endless power or a status that everyone envies.

Sun Youwei naturally knew who helped her change her fate. If not for that, she would have joined her father underground long ago.

After the meal.

Yue Mei’Er followed closely behind the sorceress: “Miss Song, I have some questions I’d like to consult you about?”

“Sister Mei’Er, just follow me.”

“Alright.”

Others saw, but didn’t say much. In the Lin Mansion, because of her special skills, many had sought the sorceress out.

Yue Mei’Er probably couldn’t escape that norm; who wouldn’t want to know their future?

Among the maidservants and servants in the mansion, who didn’t want to know? They just didn’t dare. In truth, they were all curious whether the sorceress’s divination skill was truly that magical.

As more women gathered in the Lin Mansion, rooms in the house became somewhat scarce. To expand, they needed to purchase the neighboring property, merge and rebuild.

However, Lin Miao might not continue living in Dongshan in the future, so once built, he might move away.

Yet, for the grand wedding.

It was decided to spend a high price to buy the neighboring property and build an East Court nearby for the grand wedding.

Anyway, Lin Miao had more silver than he could spend.

Originally, the Lin Mansion had already annexed a large part of Huaye Tower, and now they spent money to buy the neighboring estate. Nearly this entire half street was included.

Actually, Pei Jian had suggested Lin Miao directly buy the Ye Mansion. After Ye Shengyuan fell, the Ye Family was like a tree with falling monkeys, with the Ye Family and Shengyuan Hall confiscated by the court.

Shengyuan Hall was transformed into the new Dongshan Medical College, while the Ye Mansion was vacated. The vast Ye Mansion, with a hundred years of foundation, was home to hundreds of Ye Family members, covering over a hundred acres.

In Dongshan, few could afford to buy the Ye Mansion in one swoop. The Su Family in Lanzhou might have the financial resources; others barely did.

A hundred-acre mansion, once the best location in the city, would have been worth millions of silver if the Ye Family hadn’t collapsed.

And now, it’s worth just a tenth or two of that.

Lin Miao only has to take out two hundred thousand silver taels to acquire the Ye Mansion.

Pei Jian has mentioned it to him several times, but he hasn’t agreed. He still feels more comfortable living in Xiuyue Square; after all, it’s a home he built himself, and he has promised to marry his senior sister here, so how could he go back on his word?

Therefore, he finally decided to buy the house next door and expand it.

The Ye Family has fallen to such a state that even living in their mansion feels unlucky. Even if he could make a profit by buying it, he doesn’t want to.

However, the Ye Mansion eventually ended up in the hands of the Su Family, becoming their villa in Dongshan City.

In reality, there is another estate in Dongshan City larger than the Ye Family’s, the Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion, which occupies three hundred acres. It was built according to the specifications of a top-ranking marquis, located in the eastern area, and is even grander and more glorious than the Ye Family’s.

Marquis Lingyang is in prison now, with no chance to recover. However, Consort Xue and King Qi still remain, and although the mansion was seized, it has not been dealt with.

This mansion is beyond Pei Jian’s authority to handle; only the Emperor or the Crown Prince can.

The sorceress is a guest, staying in one of the guest rooms of the mansion. Although not as spacious as the owner’s quarter, it is still elegant and comfortable.

Since the sorceress is blind, Sun Youwei arranged for a maid to attend to her needs, serving tea and water, as there needs to be someone around.

“Third Sister, long time no see.” Upon entering the sorceress’s room, Yue Mei’Er naturally dropped the pretense and called out.

“Fourth Sister, please sit.” The sorceress skillfully picked up the kettle on the table and poured a cup of water for Yue Mei’Er, “Have some water.”

“Third Sister, why are you at the Lin Mansion?” Yue Mei’Er asked directly after sitting down. She knows how formidable her third sister is, and hiding anything from her is impossible; she is transparent in front of her.

“I’m here to seek a husband.”

“To seek a husband?”

“You three have all married yourselves off, so why can’t I?” The sorceress smiled faintly, gently lifting a cup of clear water, taking a small sip.

“You know?” Yue Mei’Er was startled. Si Miaoxue and Ji Fei’Er probably didn’t know the sorceress was at the Lin Mansion. She was likely the first to see her.

“Hmm, have you found the Saint Heir?”

“We found him, but…”

“But he’s not the same as before, right?” The sorceress smiled slightly and asked directly.

“Truly, nothing can be hidden from you, Third Sister.” Yue Mei’Er admitted, knowing that trying to conceal it from her Third Sister is an insult to the other, “By the way, Third Sister, where is Yuan? Weren’t you and Yuan entering the great fissure at Little Dang Mountain to search for the otherworldly florals underground?”

“The otherworldly florals are said to grow in the underworld, a mythical flower that allows one to retain memories in reincarnation. It’s not so easily found. Yuan and I ventured through the underground fissure, not knowing how far we traveled, faced countless life-and-death hazards, and finally found the exit. I sent Yuan back to the main stronghold.”

“Yuan went back; how could he be at ease leaving you alone, Third Sister?” Yue Mei’Er was amazed.

“Knowing you are here, as long as I find you, it is naturally safe. Why would there be a problem with Yuan returning?” The sorceress smiled slyly.

“So, Third Sister, you stayed for just to find us?”

“Finding you is just one reason.”

“One reason?”

“We were chosen as the four attendants of the Moon Palace; you must know what our mission is, right?”

“Third Sister, what do you intend to do?” Yue Mei’Er suddenly became alert. Among the four servants, Ji Fei’Er’s formidable nature is predictable; now they are sisters, and although trust is unlikely, there’s no need to fear. However, the sorceress’s mystery is what unsettles her the most.

“Fourth Sister, you’ve all made your choices; have you forgotten about me, Third Sister?” the sorceress said.

“Third Sister, could it be that you…” Yue Mei’Er covered her mouth in shock.

“Our Wu Clan is not born blind. Even if the eyes are not blind, we can divine the past and foretell the future. My eyes were fine when I was born; they became like this because of a curse. The curse took away my sight but allowed me to gain the power to hypnotize people’s minds. So, one loss brings another gain. Although I can hypnotize others, I long to see the light. I want to see this colorful world, want to see what you all look like…”

“Are you here to seek treatment from the Young Master for your eyes?”

“He is your Young Master and also my Young Master, my husband.” A hint of gentle shyness appeared on the sorceress’s forehead.

“Third Sister, by seeking a husband, you mean the Young Master?”

“What else, why would I comfortably reside at the Lin Mansion?”

“Third Sister, isn’t it true that your Wu Clan never marries out? Even if selected as Moon Attendants through the generations, they never become true Consort Yue, only holding a title.”

“You’re wondering if I want a title or to be his true lover, right?” The sorceress saw through Yue Mei’Er’s thoughts with a glance.

“Yes.”

“Elder Sister was born to be kept in seclusion, yet now she is a true woman, isn’t she?”

“Third Sister, you really want to…”

“If he can lift the curse on me, why not? I have this duty anyway,” said the sorceress.

“Third Sister, I fear that once you try, you won’t ever want to leave.”

“Why should I leave, Fourth Sister? Being a woman and enjoying the pleasures of love—what’s wrong with that?”