To die for what cannot be obtained

  Lan'er probably didn't even know why she was going to die, and before she could turn her head back, she had been stabbed in the knife and died, with her eyes wide open, unable to close them even in death.

  And a group of people below held their breath as Bai Li pulled out the blood-stained long knife from Lan Er's heart, and quickly covered their mouths with their hands. One reason was that they were afraid of disturbing Bai Lian and getting punished, and the other reason was that they were scared of the shiny long knife in Bai Li's hand. The usually kind and generous Bai Li had actually killed someone, and it was Lan Er! The head housekeeper Lan Er of the manor!

  The entire hall fell into a dead silence, where even the sound of breathing was inaudible. Suddenly, Bai Liuli couldn't help but laugh out loud, her laughter low and shallow, carrying an inexplicable chill that sent shivers down one's spine.

  "Lan'er, such a reckless and impulsive young lady, staying here will only make everyone uneasy. To protect the young lady's safety and to prevent chaos in the White Manor, I am willing to sacrifice my life to eliminate this scourge. This is the last thing I can do to fulfill my duty as a guardian of the White Manor." As the chief steward of the White Manor, Baili not only needs to have exceptional management skills but also some martial arts abilities. Due to the three masters of the White Manor being either absent-minded, frail, or mentally unstable, Bai Liuli allows Baili to carry a sword with him at all times as a precaution against unexpected events.

  At this moment, Baili put the long knife back into its scabbard, held the long knife with both hands above his head, faced Bai Liuli and knelt down on both knees, lowering his head in utmost respect.

  "Hmm... what a loyal and dedicated guardian, what a perfect way to fulfill your duty of protecting the White Manor." Bai Liusi slowly stood up from her chair, clapping her hands lightly, "The sound of applause echoed clearly in the silent hall, full of sarcasm. "Good, good, good... it was worth the White Manor raising you all these years, this is how you repay us?"

  Her eyes were as cold as a blade, staring at Baili as he slowly approached her, as if to dissect the true thoughts in his heart and expose them to everyone. He dared to draw his sword in front of her, even taking the life of someone she had wanted to spare, only because he feared that Lan'er would be unable to control her inner fear and reveal what Baisu had done. To protect the person he cared about most, he used the most ruthless method on himself.

  Well, since she did, she granted his wish and let him have a taste of the bitter consequences of provoking her.

  "I once allowed you to wear a sword by your side, now I will take it back." Bai Liusi stopped in front of Bai Li, raised her hand and took the long knife that Bai Li was holding with both hands. With her right hand gripping the hilt, she swiftly drew out the knife from its scabbard. The sudden movement caused the blood on the blade to congeal into beads and splatter onto Bai Li's forehead. The unexpected chill made Bai Li's shoulders shudder slightly. Then, contrary to everyone's expectations, she pressed the blade against Bai Li's neck, her smile cold as ice. "Do you know that you have committed a capital offense?"

  "Xiao knew." At the moment he stabbed his long knife into Lan's heart, he knew that this life would end at any time, but he had no regrets.

  "Or are you simply seeking death?" Bai Liusi's smile grew even wider, and before anyone could react, a sharp "ting" sound was heard. Bai Liusi had already stabbed the long knife in her hand into the hard ground beside Bai Li's leg, the blade shaking back and forth, the hilt striking against his leg repeatedly. The sharp tip of the knife had sunk nearly three inches into the earth!

  Not just the Bai family, but even those who stayed behind to watch and listen were shocked.

  Even if you're not a martial artist, you should know that embedding the blade into solid stone requires what kind of skill and strength. And yet, this slender white porcelain doll in front of him had already embedded her long knife nearly three inches into the stone floor before he could even see her move - she actually has such profound skills!

  Is this the reason why Grandfather left him behind? Or did Grandfather know that she was hiding her true nature? He will definitely tell Grandfather about what he saw and heard when he gets back.

  "Sister has already pleaded for you, so I won't take your life. You don't have to avenge Lan'er's death, rest assured." Bai Liusi dropped the scabbard in front of Bai Li, emotionlessly declaring his fate, "If you don't want to go to Beidi, I can send you somewhere better, where you'll get to experience what it means to 'live a life'."

  Bai Liuli finished speaking, turned around to face Tingfeng who had been quietly observing from the side without saying a word, and asked politely: "I have something that requires your assistance, sir. Would you be willing to help?"

  Without being arrogant or having a cold gaze and tone, apart from the gauze wrapped around her face, Bai Liuli gave off an impression of being elegant, refined, and capable at this moment. Paired with her masculine attire, she didn't have any hint of femininity's weakness, but instead seemed like a rather dashing young master, completely different from how others had seen her before. Not only was it her attitude, even her self-reference wasn't the usual "This Great Person" but a humble "Your subordinate", giving people a feeling as if they were seeing and hearing things wrong.

  He had seen Bai Liuli before, but every time he saw her, she was either whipping someone or going out to have fun with a group of young masters. Coupled with the rumors on the streets, it was inevitable that he would feel disgusted with Bai Liuli, the master of the Bai family who had no redeeming qualities whatsoever. But what he saw and heard today was completely different from what he had seen before.

  Just as Ting Feng was pondering the reason behind it in his heart, unexpectedly Bai Liuli turned around and spoke to him in a gentle tone, which made Ting Feng somewhat unable to react. Fortunately, he wasn't a slow-witted person, and since he was staying at the White Manor under Master's orders, Master must have also wanted him to take care of this sudden matter... right?

  "White's master is serious, and the little servant by King Wang's side can't bear the trouble of White's master. If White's master has something to say, he can just say it." Tingfeng spoke humbly and politely, but the impression he gave was not that of a low-ranking servant, but rather that of a refined and knowledgeable young gentleman.

  "Gongzi can handle matters by the side of Yun Wangye, I suppose Gongzi must be quite capable. Before returning to the manor, I'd like to trouble Gongzi to bring this offender to the authorities on behalf of Bai Fu. With Gongzi's skills, I don't think there will be any unexpected changes along the way. Would Gongzi be willing to do me this favor?"

  Bai Liuli looked at Ting Feng with an even more extraordinary air, and couldn't help but speculate about that mysterious Gui Wangye in her heart. If a subordinate has such demeanor, what would their master, Bai Yunxiao, be like?

  Bai Zhenzhu's face darkened, and she gritted her teeth. Bai Liuli was so calculating that it seemed like he had undergone a transformation. Was she really going to lose both Lan Er and Bai Li, these two arms of hers?

  How hateful!

  Ting Feng glanced at Bai Li's shoulders, which were shaking slightly, and nodded slightly, saying: "I should help the White family with such a small matter."

  Then I'll have to trouble you, sir. Thank you in advance." Bai Liuli said with a bow and a fist bump towards Ting Feng. Ting Feng looked at the elegant and refined Bai Liuli, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease. He then returned the courtesy and left with Bai Li.

  Baili hesitated for a moment when he stepped out of the doorway, as if wanting to turn back, but in the end didn't, and left with his head down and big strides.

  "Sister, I'm tired, I'll go back to my room and rest first. The remaining matters will be left to you." Bai Liuli glanced at the doctor who was still standing on the side, looking frightened and shocked, and turned around to leave as well. "I haven't been poisoned or infected with any disease, sister can ask the doctor to leave now."

  Bai Luli paused slightly after stepping out of the threshold, without turning her head: "I'll trouble sister to post a message outside, telling everyone that the master of the Bai family, Bai Luli, has come back from the dead."

  "Moreover, from today on, the White Manor will no longer receive guests. Whoever invites guests into the manor will be leaving the manor themselves tomorrow." Bai Liuli said coldly and indifferently, taking another step forward.

  Yu Shi Ran is probably on his way to the White House right now.

  Huh?