Chapter 18 Matching Ghost Marriages
Chapter 18 Matching Ghost Marriages
Luo Ning ran back breathlessly and saw from afar that her house was surrounded by layers of people.
"Oh dear, what a tragedy! What a fine girl, how could she be so foolish!"
"Whether she's happy or not, it's just too unlucky for her to be sprawled out like this in the village during the Lunar New Year!"
"That's right, village chief! We should listen to the old lady and have them carried out. We can't let one person bring disaster to our whole village!"
"village head……"
Behind the corn stacks outside the crowd, Xie Changtai furtively peeked out, observing the direction of her house.
Luo Ning's uneasy premonition grew stronger, and she quickened her pace, running towards her home.
Those who had been watching the commotion heard footsteps and instinctively turned around to see Luo Ning. They suddenly fell silent, and the scene became very quiet for a moment.
A harsh voice suddenly rang out, "Hey boss, what are you still doing holed up in the house! Old Liu's family is waiting for someone to deliver it over there."
Luo Ning's face instantly darkened, and he exuded a strong murderous aura.
The people blocking the way were a little scared, but they gritted their teeth and made way.
The news that Luo Ning threatened to split the family with a knife as soon as she married into the Xie family spread like wildfire throughout the village, and the villagers were instinctively afraid of her!
Luo Ning walked forward, panting, and was shocked to see her younger sister, Luo Jing, who had been sulking when she left home, lying lifelessly on the cold door panel, soaking wet. Her mother was unconscious in the yard, and her father was nowhere to be seen.
Beside the door, an old woman with triangular eyes was leaning on her cane and cursing, "Boss, are you dead or not!"
Isn't this the original owner's adoptive grandmother? Who gave her the audacity to cause trouble at her house?!
There was no response from inside. Old Mrs. Luo spat, "Third son, you lot, hurry up and get that little hussy Luo Jing out of here. We need to be ready for the auspicious time for the ghost marriage!"
"Alright, Mother!" Several emaciated men beside her mustered their courage and approached the door, reaching out their claws towards Luo Jing.
Luo Ning was so angry she almost spat out a mouthful of blood. How dare someone cause trouble in front of her? Where did they put her, the toughest woman in the army,?
The fact that Luo Jing was arranged into a ghost marriage in such a short time shows that Old Madam Luo had been plotting against Luo Jing or her for a long time.
Luo Ning had no other thought but to twist that old hag's head off and use it as a football.
How could they scheme against her perfectly good sister like this without even asking if she agreed?
Luo Ning rushed forward and knocked away Luo Lao Er, who was grabbing Luo Jing's hand. His murderous aura gradually approached Luo Lao Tai.
The key is to catch the leader; only by subduing this old hag can she salvage the situation.
"You damned little whore, how dare you treat me like this when I'm your grandmother!" Old Mrs. Luo stumbled backward, her legs not quite steady, and she fell to the ground after only two steps.
"What era is this? You old hag, you still dare to indulge in these feudal superstitions! Why weren't you killed during the 'Destroy the Four Olds' campaign?" Luo Ning roared.
In an instant, a powerful force swept towards Old Lady Luo, heading straight for her face.
"Ah..." Old Mrs. Luo screamed instinctively, shuddered, and wet her pants.
Luo Laosan immediately helped Luo Laotai up and ran away in a panic. The murderous aura emanating from Luo Ning successfully frightened them.
Those watching the spectacle instinctively took a few steps back; Luo Ning's display of power was too intimidating.
Luo Ning rushed to the door, examined Luo Jing's pupils, and immediately picked her up and carried her inside.
Thank God, thank God, Luo Jing can still be saved!
A square-faced man stepped forward and propped the door panel up on the door.
His young wife grabbed a broom and chased the onlookers away, saying, "Don't crowd around here, there's nothing to see!"
The crowd took a few steps but refused to disperse, as they hadn't yet seen the final result.
Whether Luo Jing's ghost marriage will go through, how much money the Luo family received from the Liu family, and why the village chief isn't coming out—too many questions make them reluctant to leave.
It's Chinese New Year, there's not much to do, so watching other people's celebrations is just for entertainment.
The square-faced man pulled his young wife into the room and slammed the door shut.
A pair of malicious eyes flashed with a smile, which quickly disappeared.
Luo Ning, you dared to steal my man, this is your retribution.
Seeing that there was nothing left to see, the crowd dispersed, disappointed.
Luo Ning carried Luo Jing into her parents' room and found her father slumped on the kang (a heated brick bed), with a pool of blood in front of him.
Her nose tingled with emotion. She placed Luo Jing on the bed and quickly checked Luo Baiwan. She found that Luo Jing's condition was more urgent, so she decided to save her sister first.
"Hey, Luo Ning, what do we need to do? Tell me and my wife!" The square-faced man wiped his face and hurriedly spoke.
Such a big thing happened in the family today, everyone thinks it's bad luck and doesn't want to get involved, so they just want to watch the drama unfold.
The two of them came in. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Luo Ning didn't stand on ceremony and directed the couple to get busy.
She was racing against time, desperately trying to snatch her life from the clutches of death.
Liu Aihong, who had fainted in the yard, woke up and, hearing noises coming from her room, stumbled inside.
Luo Jing had vomited a large amount of water and was much more energetic, but she had not yet woken up.
Luo Ning magically produced a box of silver needles, untied Luo Jing's tattered cotton-padded jacket, and swiftly began to insert the needles.
A few minutes later, Luo Ning's forehead was covered in sweat and her hands were trembling slightly. Luo Jing finally coughed twice and slowly opened her eyes. "What's wrong with me?"
"Auntie, Luo Jing is awake!" The young wife was so happy that she danced with joy, looking at Luo Ning as if she were a god, her gaze incredibly devout.
Luo Ning felt uncomfortable with her and subconsciously looked away.
Liu Aihong finally came to her senses and, seeing Luo Jing's blank expression, burst into tears of joy.
"Mom, take Er Ya to her room, take off her wet clothes, and give her a hot bath to get rid of the cold!" Luo Ning rubbed her shoulders and went to treat Luo Baiwan.
Liu Aihong obeyed Luo Ning, the newly established pillar of support, immediately got off the kang (a heated brick bed), carried the still somewhat bewildered Luo Jing to her room, and the young wife followed to help.
Luo Ning had been busy for a full half hour when Luo Baiwan finally caught his breath. He opened his eyes and was a little stunned when he saw Luo Ning. "Da Ya?"
"Dad, you're finally awake!" Exhausted, Luo Ning lay stiffly on the kang (a heated brick bed). If she didn't rest soon, she would see all the gods and Buddhas smiling at her.
After taking a bath, Luo Jing changed into Liu Aihong's old clothes and nestled on the heated kang bed. Suddenly, she burst into tears.
"Alright, alright, lie down properly. I'm going to check on your dad!" Liu Aihong secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly went out.
The young wife stayed behind and chatted with Luo Jing intermittently, afraid that she might do something rash again.
Liu Aihong entered her room and saw her husband lying on the kang (a heated brick bed) talking to Luo Ning. She was so moved that her eyes welled up with tears.
She thought, she thought...
"Mom, Dad's condition is very dangerous right now, he needs to be taken to the hospital immediately, and Luo Jing's condition is not good either!" Luo Ning got up and got straight to the point.
Although she had many medicines in her space that could cure her father's illness, she couldn't reasonably explain their existence.
At this critical juncture, she didn't want to cause any trouble.
She used the Soul-Chasing Needle to ensure her father wouldn't encounter any problems on the road.
Liu Aihong looked troubled. She was penniless; how could she afford to send her father to the hospital?
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