Chapter 1: Miss San is about to enter the ghost gate
Suizhou Anle Town
A timely spring rain came as scheduled, washing away the desolation and coldness of the remaining winter, and casting a touch of vitality on the earth.
Today is the beginning of spring, and every household seems to be very lively. However, the Baifu, a wealthy family in Anle Town, does not appear cheerful because of the arrival of spring. On the contrary, it is shrouded in a gloomy haze.
In the Yanye Pavilion, low sobs could be heard, adding a bit of gloom to this bright spring day. Outside the pavilion, several maids gathered in twos and threes, looking to the east and west of the pavilion from time to time, with different expressions on their faces.
"Did you hear that? This is Ruixue crying. Hey, it seems that the third lady may not be able to pass this test! After being beaten like that by my aunt, she also has a fever. I'm afraid even the gods can't save her!
"Several maids began to whisper and shook their heads.
"No, among the three young ladies, the third young lady has been frail and sickly since she was a child. She is delicate and weak. She is not even welcomed by the eldest lady and the master. She is the one with the least status among the three young ladies. Look at my cousin, she doesn't follow her.
Our surname is Bai, but who dares to offend the third young lady in this mansion? Really, you know how powerful your aunt is, why are you still so stubborn? Why did you end up like this after gritting your teeth and admitting your mistake!" The maid Shui Rou sighed.
Sighing, he shook his head. To outsiders, the Bai family seemed to be prosperous, wealthy, and magnificent. But if they weren't from this mansion, they wouldn't know the gloom and terror in this wealthy family's deep mansion.
The three generations of the Bai family have been officials in the court. Whether in the capital or in Suizhou, they are all influential figures.
Now the old man, Bai Zhongyuan, has retired to his hometown and is idle at home. Not only does he have to pay tribute to the emperor every month, but also the vast hectares of fertile land and gold and silver treasures left by his ancestors, it can be said that he has enough food and clothing.
And the master's sister Bai Peipei has a great background. She is the wife of General Huang Mian. A few years ago, Huang Mian went on an expedition with the emperor. He encountered an enemy ambush on the way. In order to protect the emperor, he heroically sacrificed his life. The emperor credits him with meritorious service in rescuing him.
Bai Peipei was given the title of Protector General. Bai Peipei took the title of Protector Lady, which was naturally resounding. From Suizhou to the prefect and down to the county magistrate, everyone respected her.
Bai Zhongyuan has three wives. The eldest wife and the second wife are both from famous families. They are full of aristocracy and are often compared with each other.
The eldest lady gave birth to a daughter, Bai Zhongyuan's eldest daughter, named Bai Yunxi. Bai Xifeng, the eldest young lady of the Bai family, and Bai Yunting, the second lady, were born to the second lady. As the saying goes, the mother is more valuable than the son. Among the three ladies, she is naturally the second lady.