## Chapter 13: Bai Suzhen: His Name is Su Mo, I Want to Find Him - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

## Chapter 13: Bai Suzhen: His Name is Su Mo, I Want to Find Him Su Mo was a bit surprised when Chunzhu mentioned that the lady of the house wanted to see him. This Lady Huang was the head mistress of the household, commanding the entire estate in the general's absence. Why would she suddenly want to see him? Could it be that she wanted to reward him for the caramelized sweet potatoes he made yesterday that she enjoyed so much? Su Mo thought this was a real possibility. He then picked up a piece of green bean cake. "Here, Sister Chunzhu." The square green bean cake emitted a faint bean fragrance. "I'm just passing on someone else's gift." Chunzhu, without showing any restraint, accepted the cake and popped it into her mouth. The soft texture melted on her tongue, sweet yet not cloying, causing her large eyes to curve into crescents with delight. "Hehe, it's delicious." Seeing Chunzhu indulge in the treat, Su Mo poured her a cup of tea. "Here, wash it down." Chunzhu did not hesitate and took a sip. The fragrance of the tea mixed with the bean essence, leaving her quite satisfied. After gauging the situation, Su Mo tactfully inquired. "Sister Chunzhu, do you know why the lady wants to see me this time?" Chunzhu shook her head. "I don't know, but I can tell you something. This morning when I went to see her, her eyes were very red, as if she hadn’t slept well, almost like she'd been crying." Su Mo felt a shock in his heart. Crying? That clearly suggested she was in a bad mood, and if he said the wrong thing when he met her, it could spell disaster for him. With a nervous heart, Su Mo followed Chunzhu to the backyard. ... Meanwhile, in a remote forest, two small snakes, one blue and one white, slithered out of a snow-covered hole. In the next moment, they transformed into two beautiful women of blue and white radiance. The woman in white had an ethereal, graceful presence. The woman in blue was enchanting, with eyes full of expression. Upon closer inspection, they were Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing. Xiaoqing looked at Bai Suzhen with confusion. "Sister, why have you stopped? Weren’t you going to find Xu Xian to repay his kindness? You just calculated his whereabouts, why not go now?" Bai Suzhen shook her head. "I, I don’t know." "It feels like I had a long dream, and in it, I encountered an enemy… there was you, and also him." "His name is Su Mo..." As she narrated, her tone grew more resolute. "I will not be repaying any more debts..." "I want to find him!" Saying this, Bai Suzhen's eyes welled with tears, her emotions barely under control. Endless memories surged from the depths of her mind. They were snippets of her time with Su Mo, both sweet and bittersweet. Playing out in her mind like an endless loop. A voice kept echoing in her ears. "If... if there is a next life..." Su Lang. There is no next life. Yet I've returned to the past. This time, I must find you and advise you sincerely, ensuring you don’t make reckless decisions that disregard your own well-being, as you did before... Bai Suzhen was lost in thought. Xiaoqing, on the other hand, was filled with curiosity, her gossipy nature fully alight. "Sister, is he a real man or just a part of your dream?" "You can't give up your chance to attain immortality over a dream." "Guanyin Bodhisattva said that resolving this karma would grant you immortal status!" Bai Suzhen shook her head. "I have more important things to do." "Let's go to Hangzhou." "I know where he is from!" Xiaoqing was surprised to hear this. What on earth had her sister gone through? How did a mere sleep turn her into someone completely different? It's almost like she'd become a different person. Could it be that she had gone awry in her practice, leading to a deviation? She had heard of those who, after a deviation, would have their temperament completely altered, exactly like her sister now! Xiaoqing was quite worried. Unsure of what else to do at the moment, she could only decide to accompany her sister to Hangzhou to see what was happening. ... "Steward Su, the lady is inside, but remember, don’t look around." "If you upset the lady by any chance, it would be a huge issue!" "Also, later, remember to keep your head down; unless the lady permits, you must not raise your head." In the inner courtyard, outside the general's wife's chamber. Chunzhu was giving Su Mo instructions on the precautions for meeting Lady Huang. Su Mo listened intently, fixing his gaze on Chunzhu's large eyes. "Thank you so much, Sister Chunzhu." Su Mo himself was moderately good-looking — not outstandingly handsome, but certainly appealing. Chunzhu, feeling Su Mo's gaze, blushed. She playfully scolded him. "Steward Su." "Such impoliteness!" Su Mo snapped back to reality, realizing he had been somewhat presumptuous. "My apologies, Sister Chunzhu!" "It's just that you're so lovely; I lost myself for a moment..." Unknowingly, Su Mo had employed dating tactics he learned on Earth. "Oh dear!" "I’ll go and inform the lady." In this era of strict social ethics, Chunzhu had never expected Su Mo to speak so boldly. Her steps matched her frazzled state as she hurried to the lady's chamber. Su Mo chuckled quietly. Chunzhu had a well-rounded figure, large eyes, curved brows, and fair, tender skin. She seemed to be quite nurturing. Though she couldn’t match the ethereal beauty of Bai Suzhen or Xiaoqing, she was still a charming sight, pleasing to behold. Since his journey to this world, he couldn’t very well avoid finding a wife. Su Mo understood all too well that in "The Fateful Life," looks weren’t worth much, and illusory prettiness did nothing to solve practical problems. Watching sensuous scenes every night only fueled frustration. If he could win Chunzhu, the personal maid of the mistress, that would be the best choice for him. Su Mo was pragmatic. In this new world, he had nothing to rely on, so he had to diligently secure everything for himself. At that moment. Huang Qingwan was at a bronze mirror, carefully examining her newly applied makeup before picking up an intricately carved ivory hairpin to adjust it. Looking in the mirror. She saw herself in a red coat, adorned with opulent jewels, vibrant and splendid. Huang Qingwan felt a pang of anxiety. Su Lang always preferred a more subdued look — was this outfit too extravagant? Just then. Chunzhu hurried in. "Madam, Steward Su has arrived." Seeing Chunzhu's flushed cheeks, Huang Qingwan nodded. "Didn’t get too cold, did you? Warm yourself by the fire later." Chunzhu nodded, still feeling flustered, her mind swirling with Su Mo's praises and his straight gaze. "Shall we see him now, Madam?" "Hmm, let him come in." "Alright." Chunzhu then led Su Mo into Huang Qingwan's room. Upon entering, a wave of fragrant scents enveloped Su Mo, causing him to keep his head down, not daring to look at the general's wife. In ancient times, his status as household staff meant his life was subject to the whims of people like her. Such caution was necessary. With his head lowered, his eyes darted slyly. All he could see was a pair of elegant embroidered shoes beneath the red gown. The shoes were finely textured, embroidered with twin lotus flowers that seemed almost blinding in their whiteness. Huang Qingwan looked at the figure she knew so well, feeling a pang of bitterness. She was acutely aware. The gap between their social standings now was too vast, and she couldn’t simply reunite with her Su Lang. Moreover, after some probing, she realized that her Su Lang hadn’t been reincarnated; everything was in its inception. After a faint sigh escaped her lips, Huang Qingwan spoke in a voice as clear and pleasant as a mountain stream. "Steward Su, I was wondering, where did you learn to make that caramelized sweet potato dish?" (End of Chapter)