Compared with his father who hailed from the Medicine Sect, Bai Zhanpeng’s mother only came from a normal household. But due to her outstanding ability, the pair eventually managed to overcome all the odds and got together. A true love story of heart and tears.
But when two families of unequal standings get together, there’s bound to be a unbalance of power. That’s why the late mistress of the great Medicine Sect would go to such extreme means of requesting the husband to take care of her maiden family – they are average and without power.
“Zhanpeng ah, I know its because you think Ying’er is too outstanding, that’s why you would say such things. If you don’t want to recognize her as your goddaughter then that’s fine, I still have my grandson Ming’er. Though the child is a bit untamed, but he’s a very filial boy.” Unable to take a hint in his nephew’s ridicule, the old granny continues on with her irritating rant, “In any case, you have no children anyways and I doubt you will ever find a partner with your ways. If we are going to let the Medicine Sect fall into the hands of an outsider then it would be better to let my Ming’er inherit it. Don’t worry, I can guarantee he will be a great lord and see to it that you be greatly cared for.”
As her words dragged on, the dastardlier it became where it’s already considered treasonous at this point.
Unable to take it anymore Bai Chang Feng finally snapped and smashed the teacup on the table: “When have my position ever become something to be connived after by the likes of you? Don’t think my patience has no limit. No matter how much I love your late sister, I will not permit others to have such thoughts while in my presence. If you test me again, even once, I will toss you out of my home!”
“Brother-in-law!” Old Madam Ye’s expression also darkens as a result, “I am only doing this for your sake! When you and Zhanpeng is gone after growing old, who will look after this place? I’m only offering you a solution by letting Ming’er help. Now you are turning my goodwill into an act of evil, talk about repaying a good deed with a bad one!”
In a fit of rage, the old shrew stamps her feet and turned away for the outside, all the while showing that twisted face of hers.
Damn you Li Jing!
If you had agreed to let your bitch of a daughter (Bai Ning) marry my son years ago then none of this would be happening. So what if no one else would admit it. Bai Ning that little bitch has already disappeared for nearly twenty years, she must’ve died somewhere in the wild already. I can’t let things continue like this. Brother-in-law is starting to distance himself from my family with each passing day. If the situation persists, it will just be a matter of time before my grandchildren and I get expelled from this place. I must make Zhanpeng take Ming’er as his son!
Flickering a flash of sinisterly intent from her iris. Old Madam Ye picks up her pace for the intended destination.
“Zhanpeng, maybe… I will really have to forsake your mother’s dying wish one day.” Even after the shrew left, the old grandpa’s complexion remains as bad as it could be based on how heavy his breath was wheezing.
Pained by his father’s guiltiness, the son here hurried to help sooth the senior’s back: “Oh Father, there are things one can’t do. As long a you know you’ve done your greatest then there’s nothing to fret. Over the years anyone can see the level of indulgence you instilled upon the Ye family. If… If Mother knows what you’ve done for them in the heavens, then… then I’m sure she wouldn’t blame you either when you make the final decision!”
“I can only hope, I can only hope my son.” Heaving a long sigh, “I’m tired, leave me and let me rest. When the time is right, don’t forget to bring that girl to me.”
“Yes Father, I promise you.” Giving his old man an affirmative nod, Bai Zhanpeng promptly left to carry out his plan.
Now, alone again and with a peace of mind, Bai Chang Feng then slowly strolled over to a closet where a precious portrait has been stored. Opening it, what came into view was a warm woman gently smiling back at him, raising the trickles of tears inside the heartbroken man.