Chapter 3

The moon shone brightly in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the landscape below. The air was crisp and cold, with a hint of mist rising up from the ground. In the distance, the sound of hooves could be heard, growing louder and more intense with each passing moment.

As the sound drew nearer, a carriage came into view, dashing through the night at a breakneck pace. The horses that pulled the carriage were magnificent beasts, their muscles rippling beneath their glossy green coats as they thundered down the road.

In the carriage was a young lady dressed in light blue garments. In her gloved hands, she held a black-tinted bottle.

Here for your hard work. She handed the bottle to the girl opposite her. She, too, dressed in fine blue garments.

Just in case you would like to fake your death. She smiled. I should fake identity just in case the cat gets out of the box. I never thought that something I used to escape an exam, I wasn't prepared for would come in handy.

Miss, you will get in big trouble if you sell this at the auction.

Don't worry, no one will know.

How do you know? Before they sell it three alchemists will test its potency.

Tan Ai said with worry and reached out for her hands.

Miss, I have no clue what is going on in your head, but I assure you those alchemists will find out. They are a second-tier alchemist.

Wait, I totally forgot. What if this won't work because of their cultivation? I'll just try it on myself.

Tan AI after I pass out just feed me this.

Li Meirong drank the liquid in the black-tinted bottle in one gulp. Nothing happened. This is weird. She took another bottle from her pocket and gave it a sniff. This should work since this body had never taken poison to build immunity. There can only be one other explanation. Could this mean she indirectly has a cheat? But this world is different from my previous world.

Open the carriage door immediately.

Miss if we do that we will be late.

Li Meirong focus, she must sell this. So that she can have enough money to buy those beasts, merge her soul with the other her, and then she can live a happy life on that island. Making poisons, eating delicious food and sleeping on a soft bed. A simple plan.

Miss, are you alright? What if the poison doesn't kill people but makes one crazy? You should take the antidote. Tan Ai handed the herb that GUI Ming You had given her.

We shouldn't waste precious herbs. She stuffed it into her pocket.

But miss Gui.

Gui?

Miss your name, Gui Ming You.

This solved another problem of hers. She was just thinking of how she can create a new identity that seemed real she could just call herself Li Meirong.

Tan Ai raised the curtained window where her eyes locked with … . Who rode on a

Horse.

She rolled her eyes before letting the curtain dropdown.

Miss, we are almost there.

That's splendid.

The moving carriage came to a halt and the door was opened by Chao Xiang. Miss, please get off the carriage like this. Tan Ai took a step out of the carriage and her foot landed on the mini staircase that connects the floor and the ground. Elegantly she went down step by step. Gui Ming, you started gracefully with the first step and then she jumped off. The crowd that gathered before the auction hall was bewildered.

The third miss is fearless. The crowd whispered while making way for her.

This surprised Li Meirong, she really is someone of importance.

My lady, We are sorry for the inconvenience, but the master is currently caring for his father. The young master will show the way to the lounge. A servant said, pushing a young boy around the age of 5 to her.

Li Meirong gave a slight nod and followed the child into the auction hall.

On the staircase up she said. Stop

Yes my lady. What is wrong the boy said.

The servant beside him pinched the boy and whispered, Brat do you have a death wish?

Please forgive me. The child is still young and does not know how to speak properly.

Wow, this escalated really fast. May Tan Ai help you?

Tan Ai looked at the child and noticed his Chang shan was not properly tied.

Look, She bent down and fixed it.

Oh, thank you the boy said.

It was our pleasure. Li Meirong said. Now I know how to tie this stuff. What a bother she couldn't just leave them opened like shoelaces.

In the lounge, she saw her grandfather and grandmother comfortably sitting in the chair. She went to them and quietly sat down.

She saw no reaction from them and could only hear a quiet snore. They were asleep. She turned to Tan AI who took a seat behind her and gave her a wink. Where can I put you know what is for sale?

Let us send Chao Xiang just in case something backfires.

Li Meirong couldn't believe her words. The two of them were always lovey-dovey and looked at each other with death glares. A perfect match for a drama series. The title would be … would be. She couldn't come up with a title.

Aren't you friends or maybe …?

No, he is just a pest, I am trying to get rid of.

No drama, what a pity! She said with a grinning smile. At least for now.

Open the door for Chao Xiang. We must brainwash him to our bidding.

My lady, please mind the choice of your words. But just in case, we shall talk to him.

Tan Ai opened the door and invited Chao Xiang inside the lounge.

Hello

I greet the third miss of Gui. He said with a straight face, yet his eyes remained on Tan Ai.

The lady wants you to sell this. Tan Ai threw the draught at him. Which the man caught with his one hand.

It would be my pleasure, he gave Tan Ai a wink. He left in a hurry.

What a restless man! Don't forget to buy us some snacks and drinks. Tan Ai said after him.

Then she sat down and then got up quickly. My lady, please forgive me for my rudeness.

Tan Ai chill we are friends, you know what, I order you to speak casually with me.

Thank you, my lady. I mean Gui Ming you.

Can we book a different lounge my grandparents seem to want to rest?

Li Meirong took a glance at her sleeping grandparents who suddenly awoke before drifting back to sleep.

Of course, Tan Ai arranged for them to a different lounge.

On the way to the lounge, she saw the boy from before mopping the floor while the servant sat in the corner eating a bunch of nuts when the servant saw her coming. He hurriedly stood up and snatched the mop from the little boy causing him to stumble.

We greet the third lady of Gui. The servant said.

Get up. Li Meirong lifted the child.

Where are your parents?

They are busy. He answered.

Can you put me down? His brows furrowed together and pouted his lips.

Yes of course. Li Meirong put him down and walked away.

How old is he? She asked Tan Ai.

The young master will be turning 6 this year. Why do you ask?

I was just wondering if I had a daughter he would be the best match, appearance-wise.

My lady, why do you have such thoughts?

I ask myself that every day.