Reborn as the spoiled male wife of the mortal enemy

Chapter 281: Joining a wise master turned into joining a traitor

Nan Chenglin felt more and more regretful when he saw Nan Chun lowering her head and not saying a word.

"Alas, I really didn't expect that the head of the Bai family would be so cruel that he would even use his own grandson! He would rather let his precious grandson marry a man as his legal wife and let people use his Bai family as a joke after dinner, so that he can tie you to the Bai family together!

"It's my fault for not thinking things through. I didn't listen to Sheng Si at the time. When we left, I should have asked him to take you and your mother out of Baijia Village! I thought that with me dealing with them in Xinchuanling, you would definitely be safe. Who knew...the Bai family would actually use such a dirty trick! Alas!" Nan Chenglin sighed heavily.

Nanchun said, "Grandpa, I know you're doing this to buy time. Although the head of the family suspects you, he has no evidence. And he still needs you to help the Bai family find the underground fairy palace, so he won't do anything to you, me, and my mother."

If the Fourth Master takes both my mother and me away, the head of the family will think you've betrayed the Bai family. If he's pushed too far, he'll probably gather all the forces of the Bai family to hunt us down and turn Xinchuanling upside down. You won't be able to properly find the Underground Immortal Palace."

It is indeed because of this reason.

Nan Chenglin knew that Bai Yishui was suspicious of him, and he also knew that he had no one else to use. Even though he was suspicious, he had to use him.

So when Sheng Si proposed to take Nanchun and his mother away and asked him to go to Xinchuanling to take advantage of the chaos to leave the Bai family's team, he refused.

He thought about not alerting the enemy first. By staying with the Bai family, he could, firstly, exploit and deplete their manpower and resources. Secondly, he could lead them through the tomb in twists and turns, misleading them and causing them trouble, thus stalling for time. This would give him the opportunity to find the correct path. Once he found the underground palace, he would retrieve Nanchun and his mother.

But this underground palace is too hard to find.

In the blink of an eye, it’s been almost three years.

"Alas... I'm sorry for putting you and your mother in trouble." Nan Chenglin said apologetically.

"Don't feel wronged! Grandpa, my mother and I understand you and support you. If this matter is not completely resolved, even if we escape thousands of miles away, the Bai family will not let us go. I don't want to live a life of hiding like this.

"Besides, what you and the Fourth Master are doing is a righteous cause. Now that you know the ugly faces of the Bai family, you must not help them to commit atrocities. We must be worthy of our ancestors and worthy of the land we stand on." Nanchun said firmly.

"Good! You are worthy of being a descendant of my Nan family!" Nan Chenglin patted Nan Chun's shoulder with satisfaction.

Sheng Yu'an smiled and said, "I told you before that Nanchun is a very strong and smart kid."

Nan Chenglin nodded and said, "Yes, he has really grown up. You don't know, before I left, he was still arguing with me about the marriage! I thought at the time that this child has not grown up yet and still has the mentality of a child.

It's only been two or three years...Alas, as an elder, we want our children to understand the dangers of the world and grow up quickly and become sensible. But we also want our children to stay young forever, be carefree, and live in innocence and happiness."

Sheng Yu'an nodded and said, "Parents who love their children will plan for their future." [Note 1]

Nan Chenglin said, "But fortunately, the Second Young Master is a sensible person. I know he won't make things difficult for you, but... you, a grown man, have been wearing the title of the Second Young Master's Wife. What kind of thing is that?"

I heard that the head of the Bai family has already given the second young master a concubine, and now I have disappeared. The head of the family probably doesn't want you to continue to be the second young master's wife and occupy the position of the main wife. How about you talk to the second young master and ask him to let you go?

Nanchun hesitated a bit. "Grandpa, I'm relatively safe in the Bai family right now. And now Bai Xun is temporarily taking over as the head of the family, and he's handed over all the business in Yangcheng to me. I think... I can be more useful if I stay in the Bai family."

If the Bai family makes any unusual moves, I can notify you immediately. The company can acquire a lot of things. If you need any supplies in the future, I can help you get them without attracting attention. Furthermore, the eldest young master promised me that I can take 40% of the profits from the Yangcheng Company.

I'm also managing the newly opened business in Jincheng and He'an, and I own 20% of the shares in the Jincheng Power Plant. What you and the Fourth Master are doing requires a lot of manpower and material support, which all costs money. I can also provide you with financial support in the future."

"But... it's too dangerous." Nan Chenglin said in embarrassment.

"Even if we leave, we can't escape the fate of being hunted down, so we might as well stay and give it a try. Moreover, the Bai family not only robs graves, but also sells opium. I must ruin their business! We can't let them harm people like this!" Nanchun said angrily.

Nan Chenglin frowned and sighed heavily, "What a sin! When my Nan family was in trouble, it was Patriarch Bai who came to our aid and gave us a shelter. That's when I decided to help the Nan family find the tomb. I thought I had joined a wise leader, but who knew I had joined a traitor! Alas!"

"What does 'suffer misfortune' mean?" Nanchun asked in confusion.

He only heard his mother say once that his father died of illness.

Nan Chenglin recalled, "That was more than twenty years ago. The world was in turmoil, and because my Nan family's ancestors had been tomb seekers for generations, some people with evil intentions wanted your father and me to help them explore tombs and steal treasures.

How could I possibly do that? This would bring shame upon our family and disgrace upon our ancestors! To avoid them, our family was in hiding. Your mother was already pregnant at the time, and she suffered a lot while fleeing with us.

But these people are extremely vicious and ruthless in their pursuit of wealth, and will do anything to achieve their goals! Your father fought desperately to protect your mother and me, and was seriously injured. After we settled your mother in the cave, I carried your father to the town to seek medical treatment.

It was snowing heavily that day... Sigh... Just as I collapsed to the ground, exhausted, I encountered the Bai family's convoy. The Bai family's convoy was here to collect medicinal herbs. Seeing us covered in blood, he had his servants load us onto the carriages and whisk us off to the clinic.

Unfortunately, your father lost so much blood that he died. Knowing I was concerned for your mother's safety, he sent someone to bring her over. The head of the Bai family learned of our situation and said we could go to the Bai Family Stronghold if we wished. With the Bai family's protection, those people wouldn't dare to act rashly again.

I know the Bai family's good reputation. Considering your mother is about to give birth, in this icy and snowy weather, and being hunted... I can die, but I can't let your mother and her unborn grandchildren die. So, we followed the head of the Bai family to the Bai Family Village.

At first, Master Bai only asked me to guard the tombs of the Bai family. After you were born, your sister became frail and frequently sought medical attention. Master Bai learned of our family's difficulties and arranged for the doctor from the old house to come every few days.

[Note 1] From Chu Long's Persuasion to the Queen Mother Zhao