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No one expected that the female ghost's pelvis contained a complete set of bones, resembling those of an unborn child.
The delicate bones were stark white, sending chills down my spine.
I quickly called for Shangguan Mingyue to take a look.
After just one glance, Shangguan Mingyue's face darkened.
She looked at me and said, "I'm afraid things are complicated."
I didn't understand what she meant and asked, "What do you mean?"
She glanced at the female ghost beside us, and I understood. I stopped what I was doing and waited for Shangguan Mingyue.
Then she pretended to be serious and said to me, "Yan Xi, you should bury the remains back. The timing isn't right; we'll come back later tonight."
As I feigned annoyance at Shangguan Mingyue for being so troublesome and forgetful, I quickly shoveled the dirt back in. Then we rushed back to the dormitory without giving the female ghost a chance to speak.
After Liu Tian's incident, I was the only one left in this dormitory, along with the stubbornly persistent Shangguan Mingyue, so it was relatively convenient to talk now.
I closed the door, ensured no one was around and that there were no signs of ghostly presence before turning to Shangguan Mingyue and saying, "Let's get started. What’s going on?"
Shangguan Mingyue frowned seriously and said, "We can't let her regain her memories."
"Why not?"
"She died in the womb. It seems she lost her memories due to some spell. If we forcefully restore them, she might become a Vengeful Spirit."
I understood that Shangguan Mingyue had a point, but I couldn't help feeling sorry for the female ghost. I wondered what she had experienced in her life.
Bang!
The door was blown open by a strong gust of wind, and both Shangguan Mingyue and I turned around in fright.
It was the female ghost, standing at the entrance with two lines of blood tears streaming down her face.
Shangguan Mingyue pulled me back a step, and we both watched the ghost warily, ready for a fight at any moment.
To our surprise, the ghost took a step forward and knelt down before us.
Now it was our turn to feel awkward, not knowing what to do. I had a soft heart, so I stepped forward and said to the ghost, "If you remember something, we can talk it out."
The ghost remained kneeling, bowing her head to me as she pleaded, "Please help me restore my memory."
I helplessly turned to Shangguan Mingyue, who approached with a serious expression and said to the ghost, "Are you sure? If I help you regain your memory, you might become a Vengeful Spirit. At that point, without waiting for three counts, I will immediately send your soul into oblivion. Are you willing?"
"I am willing," the ghost replied without hesitation.
"Good."
I watched as Shangguan Mingyue took something from her pocket and handed it to the ghost for her to consume.
Then we returned to the park, where my task remained the same: digging up graves.
Shangguan Mingyue set up the altar while I placed the excavated bones on it for her convenience in performing the ritual.
One incense stick, two talismans, three bowls of clear wine. On the altar were all the items as Shangguan Mingyue wielded her Peach Wood Sword and chanted incantations.
She ignited the talismans and burned them over the remains of the ghost and Child's Corpse.
As the talismans burned away, a gentle breeze swept through, extinguishing the candles on the ritual table.
The scene began to shift, transporting us back to a school campus from over a decade ago.
I saw the young female ghost, her floral dress flowing gracefully, captivating and radiant.
"Ruo Qing, Ruo Qing..."
Hearing someone call out, the female ghost turned away with a smile, and I realized her name was Ruo Qing.
The man who had come looked a few years older than Ruo Qing, wearing black-rimmed glasses and exuding an air of scholarly charm.
I could sense Ruo Qing's heart racing; she shyly lowered her head and softly called out, "Teacher Zhang, hello!"
It turned out to be a teacher-student romance.
Next, through Ruo Qing's memories, I witnessed the bittersweet love story between her and this teacher.
Ruo Qing became pregnant. Over a decade ago, their relationship was frowned upon, so they decided to venture into the Underworld together.
In the final moment, the cowardly teacher failed to drink the deadly poison, leaving Ruo Qing to depart alone.
The scene froze at that point, and the candles on the altar flickered back to life. I quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of my eyes. Glancing at Shangguan Mingyue beside me, who looked at me in surprise, I asked, "What’s wrong?"
"She regained her memories; why are you crying?" she inquired.
"Don't you think it's particularly tragic?"
Shangguan Mingyue looked bewildered. "Tragic? What’s tragic about it?"
"Can't you see her memories?" I asked.
"Did you see them?" Shangguan Mingyue replied in astonishment.
I nodded. Shangguan Mingyue was shocked and looked at me warily. "Who exactly are you?"
What’s going on?
I was a bit confused, especially with Shangguan Mingyue's serious expression, which left me even more puzzled.
“I am who I am, Gu Yanxi.”
Shangguan Mingyue looked at me with surprise, her gaze inscrutable. “Then how do you know other people's memories?”
“How would I know? Isn’t it your Ritual? Why are you asking me?”
Once she confirmed that I wasn’t lying, her expression softened. She patted my shoulder and said, “Not bad, Gu Yanxi. I didn’t expect you not only to have Yin-Yang Eyes but also this ability. You should stick with me in this line of work.”
I couldn’t be bothered to respond to her and walked over to Ruo Qing to ask how she was feeling.
Ruo Qing looked sorrowful and forced a smile. “I’m fine; I don’t blame him. I truly loved him, and knowing he’s not dead brings me some comfort. Thank you all; you can go back now. I want to see how he’s doing.”
I nodded in agreement and pulled Shangguan Mingyue away.
She was reluctant to leave but was dragged along by me.
On the way, Shangguan Mingyue complained about why I let Ruo Qing go. She worried that Ruo Qing might take action against that man.
But I felt otherwise; I could sense her heart—she truly loved that man.
At the moment she realized he wasn’t dead, there was even a hint of comfort in her heart, which made me shed tears for Ruo Qing.
Shangguan Mingyue sulked because of this and ignored me when we returned. I had no choice but to tidy up my clothes and take a shower. The bloodstain on my hand was spreading again, faster than last time, reaching up my arm. Thankfully, it didn’t hurt or itch now, so I didn’t pay much attention to it.
After showering, I got dressed and lay down. Just as I settled in, I felt a pressure coming toward me.
Before I could even shout out, my mouth was already covered by someone.
I stared wide-eyed at the figure before me, a familiar scent wafting through the air as the ghostly aura slowly solidified around Mu Xuanche's handsome face.
His extraordinarily handsome features were cold and mature, an icy presence that commanded respect. I found myself lost in his gaze.
"What's wrong? Don't you recognize your Husband anymore?" Mu Xuanche teased, a smirk playing on his lips.
"How did you end up here?"
To my surprise, the shameless Mu Xuanche replied, "Naturally, I'm here to share a room with you, Wife."
I was left speechless, my face flushing as I dared not look at him.
But he paid no mind to my embarrassment, leaning in to capture my lips with his, prying open my mouth and sliding in slowly.
His sticky tongue entwined with mine, urging me to dance along with him.
His hands roamed over my body incessantly, and I shut my eyes tightly in fear, too afraid to move.
His long fingers slid from my chest down to my waist, pulling away my clothing piece by piece.
A sudden chill enveloped me, causing me to shiver and inch closer to him.
He lifted my chin with his hand, forcing me to meet his gaze. With a raised brow and a slowly curling smile, his cold lips brushed against my ear as he playfully nibbled on my earlobe. "You are mine." His voice was low and hoarse, dripping with seduction.
Feeling his hands roaming over me made my eyes glaze over with desire. Realizing he was my Underworld Husband made me accept this situation willingly, allowing him to do as he pleased.
When I woke up on the twenty-first day, I couldn't bear to look at Shangguan Mingyue for fear she would know what had happened last night.
But this carefree girl seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness of the previous night. She smiled at me and said teasingly, "Did you have a spring dream last night? You look so smitten today."
Her words made my entire face turn red as I avoided her gaze.
However, I noticed something: the blood mark on my hand had receded, back to the position of my ring finger.
What was going on? After my last encounter with Mu Xuanche, it had also receded. Was this related to that incident?
I remembered that the morning was the guidance director's class, and I couldn't miss it. I quickly tidied up and rushed to the classroom.
When I arrived, I heard shocking news: Yuan Yuan had been expelled, and I was isolated as well.
Throughout the entire class, no one was willing to talk to me, but I didn't mind much.
As soon as the bell rang for the end of class, I was the first to stand up.
"Gu Yanxi, come with me," unexpectedly, the guidance director called me.
Under the curious gazes of my classmates, I followed the guidance director to his office.
"Director, is there something you need?" I asked directly.
The guidance director's expression was relatively calm, so it seemed like it wasn't a big issue.
"Gu Yanxi, I've heard that someone from another school is staying in your dormitory. Is that true?" he asked, staring at me.
Only Yuan Yuan knew about Shangguan Mingyue staying in our dormitory. I coldly smiled to myself; it seemed that woman had really targeted me.
I maintained a calm demeanor and replied to the guidance director, "Yes, she's my cousin. Ever since that incident happened, I've been too scared to sleep alone, so my cousin came to keep me company."
The guidance director was aware of Liu Tian's situation, so he understood my explanation. Yuan Yuan wouldn't find a way to pick on me this time.
The guidance director reassured me, "This is a school after all; having someone from another school living here isn't appropriate. I'll find an opportunity to arrange a dorm change for you. Do you understand?"
I nodded obediently, and only then did the guidance director seem satisfied enough to let me leave.
After leaving the office of the guidance counselor, I headed to the restroom.
The girls' restroom was always a few degrees cooler than the outside. If it weren't for the unpleasant odor, I might have wanted to linger here for a while.
Having just taken care of my needs, I stood up, only to be hit by a wave of dizziness.
A figure appeared before me in a blur, and I could hear the words echoing in my ears: "As time goes by, it seems that good times and beautiful scenery are all in vain. Even if there are a thousand kinds of charm..."
My vision darkened, and I lost consciousness.
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