Rebirth of the Firstborn Daughter: Life is like a Dream

Bai Binghui whispered softly, "It seems that Uncle Yue doesn't want us to go to that island."

Wei Bingyan looked directly at Uncle Hai, "Uncle Hai, what do you think?"

"You'll know if you take a closer look later." Uncle Hai said.

Soon, they arrived at the deserted island. The ship stopped at the beach, and two servants were left to watch the ship while Wei Bingyan, Hai Shu and two guards entered the island.

Looking at this desolate island from the vast sandy beach, apart from the tall weeds, there are towering trees in the middle of the island that reach up to the blue sky. The salty monsoon breeze blows, and the desolate weeds rustle. Apart from the sound of the waves, the whole place is utterly silent.

The two guards pushed aside the overgrown grass in front and realized that there was a secluded path leading directly to the island.

"Uncle Hai, have you noticed anything strange about this bustling and isolated island?" They walked slowly into the depths and could no longer hear the sound of waves. Wei Bingyan looked around and saw several colorful butterflies playing on the mountain flowers and the chirping of birds coming from the towering trees.

Uncle Hai stood guard beside Wei Bingyan and said softly, "This lush and deserted island can only be seen from the top of the mountain at Mazu Temple."

Yes, after coming down from the top of the mountain, the prosperous isolated island seen from Xiangmu Island had a different foundation from the one seen from the top of the mountain. Because of this, Wei Bingyan gritted her teeth and insisted on coming here in person.

Such a deserted island was not very big. They walked for two hours and reached the edge without noticing anything.

On the contrary, Wei Bingyan actually picked some rare and common herbs, which were very effective in treating the injuries caused by the flames.

When I returned to Xiangmu Island, I found that Old Man Yue was still on the beach. When he saw Wei Bingyan and the others coming back, he laughed out loud. The deep and winding folds on his face were like a small wild chrysanthemum in full bloom.

Wei Bingyan and Uncle Hai looked at each other and walked off the boat with smiles on their faces.

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In Baiyue City, Li Yuyan still kept the door closed, but he did not stay at home. After talking to Fang Shengjing, he went to Wei's house and negotiated with his mother-in-law for half an hour.

The next day, Xiao Nianguang was forcibly sent back to the Xiao family by the Xiao family. He wrote letters to his two brothers, explaining to them the gains and losses of the current situation in Baiyue City and asking them to go back and persuade Old Master Xiao not to get involved in this mess.

As for what Concubine Lu De thought, it was not within Xiao's consideration. She was already very dissatisfied with Concubine Lu De's behavior of dragging the previously free and easy Xiao family into it for her personal desires. Why would she think so much now?

Moreover, it has been leaked that who His Majesty wants to make the Crown Prince is not something that other people can influence, and not whoever has the most power can become the Crown Prince.

Wasn't the former crown prince's background strong enough? What was the final result? The entire Li family was buried with him.

At the same time, while Li Yuyan's guards were repeatedly investigating the Gong family, they attacked with several people of unknown origin. Su Leiye said that the skills of these people were like those of soldiers in the army.

Some people, like him, have already begun to suspect the Gong family.

Two days later, things finally began to look promising.

"You said that the Japanese pirates who looted the government silver at that time were hiding on Xiangmu Island?" Li Yuyan stood up suddenly after hearing Su Leiye's answer, and his expression turned dark in an instant.

Su Leiye said: "I don't have the courage to be sure, but the clues were cut off at Xiangmu Island."

"Old Master Wei once captured some Japanese pirates at sea. He lived in Xiangmu Island for a while before that. If there really were Japanese pirates there, how could he not see them?" Fang Feiting said.

He has been busy recently returning to the Fang family's affairs. He came to report to Li Yuyan a few days ago, but he didn't expect to hear such news.

"It's been many years since the incident, and it's not certain that all the pirates at sea at that time have survived..." Li Yuyan pondered over and over again, "Let's prepare and go to Xiangmu Island immediately."

"Sir, I will go with you." Because the incident of Japanese pirates at sea at that time involved the Fang family, Fang Feiting was very concerned about the matter.

Li Yuyan stepped out of the study room and said, "You stay in Baiyue City and watch the actions of the Gong and Bai families. Also, you have to watch Fang Shengjing as well. Don't let him leak any rumors."

"Yes, my lord."

He went to the deserted island under the pretext of looking for Chinese medicinal herbs, but did not resolve Wei Bingyan's suspicions. On the contrary, she became even more puzzled about the deserted island. However, Old Master Wei gave her a severe scolding because of this incident.

Knowing that there were Japanese pirates hiding in Xiangmu Island from thirty-five years ago, Wei Bingyan was disappointed, but she also wanted to find out how many Japanese pirates there were here. She must admit that she still wanted to help Li Yuyan. She heard from the old man that the Fang family and the Gong family were very likely related to what happened thirty-five years ago.

That day she went to the top of the mountain and looked out at the desolate island from the Mazu Pagoda. She felt strange that such a desolate island could have no people at all.

There are no animals, snakes, insects, rats or ants. The deserted island is not far from Xiangmu Island. Why don't the fishermen here go there and work hard to open up the wasteland? I am curious no matter how I think about it.

And this old man Yue...

Wei Bingyan recalled the strange behavior of this old man Yue. Who would go to worship when the sun was about to set? Why did old man Yue stop them from going to that deserted island?

Maybe he should be investigated.

"Madam, Mr. Fu is here. He said he has something to communicate with you." Anxiang walked in and said to Wei Bingyan, who was thinking over and over again in front of the window.

Wei Bingyan recovered and said, "Please go to the bright side hall, Master Fu. I will be there soon."

Appearing in the bright side hall, the first thing he saw was Fu Youqi sitting upright on a chair. The scorching hot summer sun slanted in from outside and shone on half of his body, making this guy look more upright. Even his face, which usually looked honest, loyal and shy, now looked much more solemn and dignified.

"Mr. Fu." Wei Bingyan bowed respectfully and looked at Fu Youqi with a faint smile.

Fu Youqi immediately raised his body to let her pass, "Miss Wei, there is no need to be so polite. I came to you unexpectedly today because I have something to discuss with you."

Wei Bingyan sat down on the chair on the other side. "Mr. Fu, why don't you tell me what I have to say? Please sit down."

"I think Miss must have heard from Old Master Wei about the Japanese pirates at sea. Did you go to the deserted island there the day before just for this matter?" Fu Youqi's expression was serious when he talked about important official business, and he didn't blush at all.