Chapter 5 Marriage With Ye Cheng (1)

Purple worm toxin is a very deadly poison that only high level alchemists/physicians can cure. Although Qingzhou was a big city, it was still far behind other cities. Only few high level physicians and alchemists, it's very expensive to get in contact with them and their treatment is very expensive, Zhu Ping can't afford it. 

"Get me a paper and ink, I'll write down the prescription." Bai Jing said

Zhu Ping didn't doubt Bai Jing made-up nonsense. In this world where people pursue cultivation and immortality, there are many that obtained enlightenment along the way and became very successful. 

If Xiao Bai can become an alchemist or a physician, his future will be limitless. With this thought, Zhu Ping got up to get a sheet of paper and prepare ink, he placed them on the small wooden table near the bed. Bai Jing then began to write the prescription. Everything was written clearly and the steps were easy to understand. All the herbs needed weren't hard to find, only the soul grass root was a little expensive. Holding the paper, Zhu Ping had an illusion that the problem he'd been going through for years would be solved in a week or two.

Zhu Ping thanked Bai Jing for the prescription and repeatedly warned him not to tell his enlightenment to anyone, not even the Bai family unless he absolutely trusted the person. Bai Jing nodded his head and made a compromise. Afterwards, Zhu Ping cleaned the room and packed Bai Jing clothes in a bundle. He didn't doubt what Bai Han said about the Ye family driving Ye Cheng out.

Everyone in Qingzhou city knows how Ye Cheng the illegal child wasn't very welcome into the Ye family. It was early winter and the weather was a little cold. Most of the clothes that Zhu Ping packed were simple winter clothes and big blankets/comforters for the cold. Zhu Ping put the clothes in a low storage bag and handed it to Bai Jing.

Later that evening, an elegant carriage came out of the Bai family mansion heading to the other part of the city. A level five golden horse with three horns was pulling it. From time to time, people would stop and admire it with envy. In the carriage sat Lord Bai, Zhu Ping and Bai Jing. It was frighteningly quiet, no one said a word along the way. Bai Jing took the opportunity to size up his so-called father. Lord Bai was in his early forties with long brown hair and narrow eyes, and a sharp nose. He possessed an aura that made people not dare look him in the eyes.

Bai Jing stared so intensely that Lord Bai felt it and looked at him: "What are you staring at?" Lord Bai's deep and cold voice sounded in the carriage.

Bai Jing was cut right handedly and froze in place. He was a little embarrassed and had to come up with an excuse. "I want to engrave your image in my memory."

Lord Bai was a little surprised as he didn't expect that answer. He sizes Bai Jing up for a moment and chuckles, the child who had never dared to look up at him suddenly wants to engrave his image? "Interesting, very interesting. You should be able to adapt to circumstances easily." 

A few minutes later, the carriage arrived at the Ye family mansion. The servants saw the Bai family crest on it and opened the gate without hesitation. Lord Bai nodded his head in satisfaction, the Ye family was giving him face. As he got off the carriage, A servant came and bowed "Lord Bai, Our lord has been awaiting your arrival. This way please." The servant signaled with his hand and led the way.

Meanwhile, Bai Jing and Zhu Ping were left in the carriage with the driver. Unlike the Bai resident that was full of elegance, the Ye resident was a little relaxing and refreshing. Soon, the servant led Lord Bai to the pavilion where Lord Ye was sitting. The servant bowed and retreated to the side. 

"Welcome to my humble resident, Lord Bai." The two Lords shook hands

"Lord Ye is being polite, today is such a happy occasion." Lord Bai replied

"As children grow older, they tend to leave home and follow their own paths." Lord Ye said meaningfully.

Lord Bai understood the implications behind his words and chuckled. The two sat down and a servant came forward and served tea before retreating.

...

The lady sat in the pavilion, two servants were standing next to her. One.of them had a  tray containing fruits on it  while the other one was playing a calming instrument. The lady was dressed in a stylish green robe. Her face was expressionless but her body language tells otherwise. Her posture was relaxed and her hands were neatly folded under her chin. From time to time, she'll put some fruit into her mouth and stare into  the distance.

"Mother, Lord Bai is here to see father." A teenage boy came in  and reported. "Is your presence required?" He asked while he bowed down to his mother. 

"No need, your father will handle it. Lord Bai came because of the marriage and we can finally get rid of that bastard." She said coldly

"Mother is right, I won't have to worry." Ye Yang smiled as he took a glance at his mother's reaction.

"The bastard has already lost his chance to enter Limitless Academy. Your father will give the last token to you tonight." Lady Ye said

"Mother has worked hard. Yang won't disappoint you."  Ye Yang's eyes light up and he kisses the back of his mother's hand.

"Just be on your best behavior for now."  Lady Ye gently pulled out from her son's hold. She pat his head gently

Ye Yang nodded and bare Falwell. 

...

In a simple room, A young boy sat crossed legged on the bed meditating. Given how elegant the Ye mansion is, no one would expect a room as poor as this.

A servant was keening at the foot of the wooden bed. "Young master, Lord Bai came a while ago. I think it's about the marriage between the two families."

"Oh," Ye Cheng didn't open his eyes and face was still expressionless

"Young master, how can you still be so calm?" The servant was worried

Ye Cheng opened his eyes and looked at the servant lazily: "What would you rather me do? Nothing's gonna change anyway."