The Ice Lord Prime Minister's Black-Bellied Wife

Translator: Jalyss

Proofreader: Odyssey

Chapter 57 – Ice Lord vs. Young Master Yue Hua (part 1)

Bai Xi was shocked and looked at Bai Shi, bewildered, as if she didn’t know the meaning of his words.

“The second young miss seems to have changed into a different person since the assassination attempt.” Bai Shi looked straight at Bai Xi as if he wanted to see through her.

Bai Xi didn’t make a sound. Her face was indifferent and her beautiful eyes did not reveal any panic. She sat quietly, as if waiting for the other party to continue talking. She really wanted to hear why Bai Shi was so certain that she wasn’t the Bai family’s second young miss.

With his past profession and his current identity, she believed that he would not bring this matter up so easily if he did not have enough evidence. Since he mentioned it now, it must mean he has some sort of evidence.

“Temperament. How to deal with people. Perhaps these things can be changed when undergoing a life or death situation. Even one’s usual habits can change slowly. But, a habit that has been ingrained in a person for more than ten years can’t be changed overnight.” Bai Shi stared at her, but he couldn’t read her. She sat there calmly.

She did not reveal any traces of nervousness, just like at the old general’s birthday when the young master was subjected to a marriage, like it had nothing to do with her.

Bai Xi felt that, although Bai Shi was exposing her, she did not feel any ill-intent. What was this habit he was talking about, and one that lasted more than ten years? Little Qiu Qiu had never noticed this, so how did he know? Did Little Qiu Qiu know about this or did she not pay attention?

Bai Shi spread out the piece of paper he was holding upon seeing Bai Xi’s continued indifference. He pointed at one of the words she had written. “Did you know that the second young miss wrote the dot on the word 今 last?”

“Oh.” Is this the habit he was talking about? He was standing next to her at the birthday banquet, so did he notice it there? If this was his only evidence, then wasn’t his presumption a bit too decisive? However, it was really worthy of someone from the Bai family army that he noticed this small detail.

“Who are you?”

“Bai Xi.”

“You’re still not willing to admit it?” This habit wasn’t the only reason why he didn’t believe that she was the Bai family’s second young miss. There was another reason that only he and the second young lady would know. However, if he didn’t need to bring it up, he wouldn’t. After all, he had promised the second young miss that he would keep it a secret.

“Uncle Bai Shi, I really am Bai Xi.” She is Bai Xi, with the exact same name.

“Lady, since you have made the old general so happy these days, I didn’t say anything in front of him or anyone from the Bai family. This is so you can leave without causing a fuss. You are really good to the old general and you aren’t a bad person. I don’t want to embarrass you so long as you are willing to leave the Bai manor by yourself.”

“If I leave like this, how will Uncle Bai Shi explain this to everyone?”

“I will take care of it.” He had already figured out a solution.

“Is Uncle Bai Shi not afraid that I will kill you?” Bai Xi asked lightly.

Bai Shi smiled. “Although I am old, I can handle a girl.”

“Uncle Bai Shi knows martial arts, but you are willing to be a subordinate. Others say that Uncle Bai Shi is stupid. In fact, Uncle Bai Shi is loyal, willing to follow the old man. It is the old man’s good fortune to have such loyal subordinates like Uncle Bai Shi.” She didn’t understand why Uncle Bai Shi would be willing to give up fame and fortune to follow the old man, but his loyalty was admirable and enviable.

“Lady, your decision?”

After careful consideration, Bai Xi said, “Uncle Bai Shi, I did not lie to you. My name is Bai Xi. No, I should say that this body is really the Bai family’s second young miss. I am just a soul who came here from another world and attached myself to this body. My name is Bai Xi, both the same surname and first name. Do you understand?”

“You… You’re saying… the second young miss…”

“She died in that assassination. I came to this world when she died and have lived in her place,” Bai Xi admitted frankly. Since she could no longer hide it, it was better to be honest. The most important thing is that she believed that Uncle Bai Shi would help her continue to hide her identity.

Bai Shi looked older. His sharp and shrewd gaze was replaced by sadness. He had actually planned for the worst, but now that he heard the truth, he still couldn’t accept it. If the old general knew about this, then the old general will blame himself and live in regret for the rest of his life, finally dying in depression.

“You said you are also called Bai Xi?”

“Mhm.”

“What a coincidence. It seems that God has his own arrangements. Since you have survived and are living as the second young miss, then you can live well.” The second young miss is dead, but God sent another one. It might be fate that a woman with the exact same name will live in the place of the second young miss. She said that she came from a different world, so she shouldn’t be a spy. If this is the case, then he doesn’t need to drive her away, then the old general won’t be sad.

“Uncle Bai Shi doesn’t want me to leave the Bai mansion?”

“Since you have survived for the second young miss, then you are the second young miss. The old general is much happier now than before. This is all because of the second young miss.” At least for now, the second young lady doesn’t have affection for the young general, which is probably a good thing for the Bai family.

“The old man…”

“Second young miss can treat today as if this servant didn’t say anything. The second young miss also didn’t say anything.”

“Uncle Bai Shi believes me?” This kind of thing is too unbelievable. If she hadn’t experienced it personally, she wouldn’t have believed it.

“Although it is hard to believe, it may not be impossible. The world is big enough that anything is possible.”

“Everything is possible. Uncle Bai Shi, don’t worry. I will cherish this body and live for her. Her relatives are my relatives,” Bai Xi said firmly. She already considered the old man, dad, and older brother as her relatives.

“Mm, just remember what you said.”

“However, I have a question for Uncle Bai Shi. Uncle Bai Shi has been with the old man for many years, so you should know something.”

“What is it, second young miss?”

“This is regarding my mother, or I should say, the mother of this body. What does Uncle Bai Shi know about her?”

Bai Shi was startled. He didn’t expect her to ask this question.

“Uncle Bai Shi doesn’t want to say it or is it that you don’t know?” From his slight surprise, she knew that he knew, but he didn’t want to say anything.

“If this is what you want to know, then it is better to ask the second young miss to ask the old general.”

“Then will Uncle Bai Shi tell me the reason why the old man has a small pansy? Does he want to remember someone through it?” She was pretty sure she was right last time. The old man revealed that he was thinking about someone, and that person is definitely related to her. It could be her mother.

After thinking about it, he nodded. “Yes.”

“Is that person my mother?” Bai Xi asked.

Bai Shi raised his eyes fiercely and looked at Bai Xi.

“I already know the answer. Thank you, Uncle Bai Shi.” It seemed that she was right. The old man did think of her mother through the little pansy.

“I won’t let the small pansy die. Don’t worry, Uncle Bai Shi. If the old man comes back soon, Uncle Bai Shi doesn’t need to send someone to notify me. After I revive the small pansy, I will come by again.” At that time, she wants the old man to tell her everything. She has the right to know this, right?

“Okay.”

Bai Xi didn’t linger. She left and went off to Mo Xuan Yuan. She didn’t expect that one of her habits would reveal to Uncle Bai Shi that she wasn’t the original Bai Xi. She was careful enough that her older brother didn’t notice, but Uncle Bai Shi did.

However, if she had refused to admit anything just now, Uncle Bai Shi wouldn’t have been able to figure it out. After all, the identity of this body was the second young miss of the Bai family. But, she didn’t regret telling him the truth since she got the answer she wanted. She didn’t suffer any losses, just traded one secret for another.

“Xi’r.” Bai Xi heard a gentle and pampering voice in front of her.

“Older brother.” She knew it was her older brother. Apart from him, there was nobody else in the Bai mansion who would address her as such. But, why was cousin Chen with her older brother? For some reason, she didn’t really like Mu Rong Qing Chen.

“Did you go find grandfather?”

“Mm. It’s a pity that the old man wasn’t there.” Bai Xi nodded obediently. She felt a little sad that her older brother’s lifelong happiness would be ruined by her hands, but how could she request such a thing to Feng Ming? She couldn’t figure it out.

“Grandfather went to the Yao mansion and will return later.”

“I’ll look for him again later.”

“Okay.”

“Older brother, where are you going?” When she looked at the direction he was going, it was the road to exit the mansion. Why was Mu Rong Qing Chen staying with him? Did her older brother know him well?

“Why is cousin Xi asking about matters between men?” Mu Rong Qing Chen asked lightly.

“I didn’t ask you.”

“The brothel. Your cousin and your older brother are going to the brothel. Does cousin Xi want to come along?” Mu Rong Qing Chen asked with a joking smile.

Bai Xi didn’t pay attention to Mu Rong Qing Chen and instead turned to look at Bai Yu Jie. “Older brother, are you going to the brothel because you are in a bad mood?” People say that brothels are places men visit to relieve boredom. Did her older brother also have this need?

“No, elder brother is going there to do some things,” Bai Yu Jie explained, his eyes still the same as before.

“Older brother, I know you’re in a bad mood because you don’t like Yao Ya person. If you don’t like it, then reject the marriage.” If her older brother liked that Yao Ya person, then when the old man introduced her older brother to that woman, her older brother wouldn’t be upset.

“Cousin Xi, this is Prime Minister Feng’s decree request. It is the emperor’s decree. It isn’t something you can reject. If you really don’t want your older brother to marry the Yao family’s young miss, then you can ask Prime Minister Feng to come forward, then the marriage can be stopped,” Mu Rong Qing Chen said lightly.

“That is not necessary.” Bai Xi rolled her eyes at Mu Rong Qing Chen. She then looked at Bai Yu Jie. “Older brother, the emperor still owes me something, I can…”

“Xi’r, there’s no need. Older brother is marrying the Yao family’s young miss voluntarily.” Bai Yu Jie didn’t let Bai Xi continue to speak. Perhaps dad was right, because it was only like this where he could truly protect her.

As long as it was for her, even if he cost his life, he was willing.

“Really?”

“Mm, really.”

“That’s good. As long as older brother likes it.” She hoped that in the future, her older brother and the Yao family’s young miss would be happy.

Bai Yu Jie raised his hand and touched Bai Xi’s head affectionately, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction and affection. It was the last time he touched her head like this.

Mu Rong Qing Chen stood aside indifferently, watching the scene with clear eyes. He didn’t understand. Why did he give up if he liked her?

“Older brother, on the day of the old man’s banquet, were you already injured before competing with Feng Ming?” Bai Xi suddenly remembered that her older brother’s expression was a little uncomfortable when he competed with Feng Ming that day.

Bai Yu Jie was startled, but his expression was still warm. “Don’t worry, older brother wasn’t injured.”

“Let me see.” Bai Xi didn’t believe Bai Yu Jie’s words and reached out to take his pulse, but he refused.

“It’s getting late. Older brother will leave now.” Bai Yu Jie walked away as he glanced back at Bai Xi.

“Cousin Xi, your cousin and older brother are going to Hong Xiang Pavilion on the west side of the city.” Mu Rong Qing Chen gave Bai Xi a deep look before turning and following Bai Yu Jie.

Bai Xi was more convinced by Bai Yu Jie’s reaction. Her older brother was really hurt, but why didn’t he let her know? In the end, she didn’t go to Hong Xiang Pavilion. Since her brother said he was going there for an errand, why would she go? Even if she wanted to go, she wouldn’t go in her current outfit.

After watching the figure walk away, she returned to Xi Yuan.

The Next Day

Bai Xi deliberately left the Bai mansion two hours earlier to go to Yi Pin Lou. She thought that 2 hours would be enough, but she forgot that there were often many unexpected events in the world.

No, just when she was only a few hundred metres away from Yi Pin Lou, a black figure suddenly attracted her attention. It was… It was him! That was the second person she saw when she came to this world. It was one of the people who took the real Bai Xi’s life and the one who’s left hand was cut off by Qing Yun.

Without thinking, Bai Xi followed the man. She had secretly gone to find out the identity of the assassin, but she hadn’t found anything. Now that she had a lead, she wouldn’t let it go so easily. Bai Xi followed the figure into the casino.

There were many people in the casino, but she could still spot that figure in the crowd at a glance. She saw that the figure seemed to have spotted her a long time ago. He turned and looked at her coldly, then sneered at her before quickly disappearing among the crowd.

Because there were too many people, Bai Xi couldn’t catch up. She was immediately annoyed that he ran away and shot her a mocking smile before he left. She wanted to chop him up immediately. If she didn’t want to know where his hideout was, then she wouldn’t have let that person escape.

However, since he appeared in the capital, that meant that she still had a chance to find him. She wouldn’t let him escape next time.

Oops, she was going to be late. Unfortunately, when she realized this, she was already late.

“Hmph.” When Qing Wu saw her, he snorted coldly and unwillingly led her to the Tian Zi number 1 room on the second floor.

“I’ll warn you now that Young Miss Bai Xi is now the master’s wife, so don’t pester Young Miss Bai Xi anymore,” Qing Wu said suddenly as he walked in front of her.

Bai Xi shook her head and smiled faintly. This Qing Wu was a loyal subordinate who protected his master well.

“Hey, did you hear me?” Qing Wu asked in a dissatisfied tone. He stopped suddenly and turned to look at Bai Xi, who was dressed up as a man.

“So what?” Bai Xi deliberately lowered her voice and smiled faintly.

“Eh?” Qing Wu was startled as if he didn’t quite understand what Bai Xi said just now.

“It seems like it is your own opinion that she is the wife of your master. It isn’t something that your master has admitted. And, if they aren’t married now, then she is not your madam.”

“You…”

“You’re really like a monkey. You’ll chirp all day long.”

“You… The madam even told you this? Oh no…” Qing Wu stepped backwards in disbelief. He couldn’t accept that the madam had told this man everything. How was this possible? Young Miss Bai Xi was the master’s. How could she be with other men?

Bai Xi shook her head and sighed. Why was there such a big difference in temperament between Qing Wu and Qing Yun? As soon as Bai Xi stepped into the room, an extremely indifferent voice called out, “You are the first person in this world who dared to make me wait.”