Chapter 2151

"Madam, Madam! A flying boat has descended from the sky!" A maid rushed in, breathlessly reporting to Madam Huangfu.

Madam Huangfu did a quick calculation. If the Sage Academy had truly sent someone, the timing matched perfectly. She stood up hastily. "Let’s go see."

Supported by the maid, Madam Huangfu hurried to the open courtyard. The flying boat descended slowly. Zhu Yanyi and Yuan Yanqiu stepped out one after another. With a simple gesture, Zhu Yanyi retracted the boat.

Seeing two young women, Madam Huangfu showed no disdain. Instead, she bowed respectfully. "Are you two fairies from the Sage Academy?"

Zhu Yanyi nodded calmly. "We are from the Sage Academy, sent on a mission. I am Zhu Yanyi, and this is Yuan Yanqiu."

"Immortal Zhu, Immortal Yuan, I am Qi, the mistress of the Huangfu household," Madam Huangfu introduced herself.

"Hello, Madam. Where is the patient?" Zhu Yanyi disliked dragging things out.

She had observed the Great Yu Realm these past few days. The hearts of its people were at a critical tipping point. If not guided correctly, they might easily fall into evil. Thus, Zhu Yanyi and Yuan Yanqiu had already made their plans.

"Please follow me," Madam Huangfu said,不敢 to act superior. Though she held absolute status in the Huangfu family, she dared not be arrogant before these heavenly beings.

Zhu Yanyi and Yuan Yanqiu nodded. "Please lead the way," Zhu Yanyi said.

Madam Huangfu led them into her main room. Old Master Huangfu lay on the bed, eyes closed, her vitality nearly extinguished.

Zhu Yanyi glanced at Old Master Huangfu, then at a hidden shadow of a Yin Envoy nearby. She realized her lifespan was short. She transmitted a voice message to the shadow: "Are you a Yin Envoy of this realm?"

As Yan Aohan’s wife, Zhu Yanyi carried his aura. Though their Daoist partner ceremony wasn’t yet recognized by the Heavenly Dao, they were effectively married. Additionally, the faint aura of the Yan Queen lingered behind her. The Yin Envoy immediately recognized her identity and bowed. "Greetings, Your Majesty, the Yan Queen."

"Rise. Tell me, how many days remain of Huangfu Hua’s life?"

"Huangfu Hua originally had three years left. However, due to his family’s evil deeds, resentful spirits surround him. He cannot die before three years are up. I am here only to supervise, ensuring these spirits do not consume his vitality too quickly. Regardless, he must endure for three years," the Yin Envoy answered seriously.

Zhu Yanyi understood. Dying before one’s lifespan ended was considered an unjust death, which increased the workload of the Underworld. Therefore, the Underworld usually required people to live out their allotted time. Like vegetative patients who remained alive on a thread of hope—tearing up at loved ones’ voices but never waking—this existence was often a repayment for unpaid sins from past or present lives.

"I see. So, she can only live for three years. Whether her life is easy or hard depends on her actions," Zhu Yanyi said.

"Doing good makes it easier; doing evil makes it harder," the Yin Envoy replied respectfully.

"Then step aside. I have matters to attend to here."

"Yes." The Yin Envoy vanished,不敢 to disobey the Yan Queen.

"Immortal Zhu, what’s wrong?" Madam Huangfu asked, noticing Zhu Yanyi’s distraction.

Zhu Yanyi snapped back to attention. "Madam, I didn’t know the Huangfu family was so powerful. The room is full of resentful spirits, yet you live so happily."

The Great Yu Dynasty distrusted medicine but deeply believed in soul lore. Madam Huangfu had only sought help from the Sage Academy as a last resort, unaware they specialized in medical arts. Thus, she believed Zhu Yanyi’s words, whether true or false, because their arrival confirmed their divine status.

"Immortal Zhu, could you explain?" Madam Huangfu’s heart skipped a beat. She believed Zhu Yanyi because her own hands were not clean in reaching her current position.

Zhu Yanyi pointed to a corner. "I saw many resentful spirits upon entering. In the left corner stands a young pregnant woman who died with her unborn child. Beside her is an old nanny who died with blood flowing from her seven orifices, likely from poisoning. And…"

"Stop!" Madam Huangfu’s face turned pale. She recognized both. The young woman was a former concubine of Old Master Huangfu. Fearing the concubine would bear a legitimate heir, Madam Huangfu had pampered her with rich food and strict care, ensuring she couldn’t move freely. When the fetus grew too large, causing both mother and child to die, Madam Huangfu gained a reputation for virtue, claiming no fault since she had used no direct harm. The old nanny, knowing the truth, had been silenced.

"Immortal Zhu, do you mean Old Master Huangfu’s coma is caused by these spirits?" Madam Huangfu asked seriously.

"Yes, that is half the reason. The other half is your family’s extravagant lifestyle, ignoring natural disasters and human suffering outside. Heaven has given this warning: Old Master Huangfu will fall into a coma and eventually die within it."

Madam Huangfu was nearly faint with shock. She steadied herself and looked at Zhu Yanyi eagerly. "Immortal Zhu, if you say this, is there another solution? Please tell me what to do. No matter the cost, I only wish for my husband to enjoy her remaining years in peace."