Three months ago, in the small house, the entire room was immersed in the fragrance of medicine and the atmosphere of sorrow. Liu Wanmeng was terminally ill and Qingxue stood guard in front of her. Her bright eyes were already filled with tears, but she was afraid that Wanmeng would worry, so she forcefully suppressed them and did not let them flow…
" Mother, I have to cure you…" Qing Xue said as she injected her spiritual power into Wan Meng's body. Wan Meng, who was originally extremely weak, struggled and stopped her." Qing Xue, there's no need…I know my own body. I'm going to look for your Aunt Ning…"
Qingxue retracted her spiritual power and quickly supported Wanmeng. She could no longer hold back her tears. Her sparkling tears were like broken beads, rolling down her fair face without any reluctance. Her voice was already choked with sobs." Mother, you can't leave Qingxue behind. Mother…"
Qingxue hugged Wanmeng tightly. This was her only family in this life. If her mother was no longer around, she would really be an orphan. Qingxue's tears flowed uncontrollably, blurring her vision...
Wanmeng's eyes were filled with tenderness and reluctance. Her withered hands trembled as she stroked Qingxue's hair." Qingxue, don't cry…Silly child…Look at you. A flower hasn't bloomed yet…If I didn't abandon you, why would I bring you along? Everyone will die sooner or later. Don't let mother die in peace…"
Wanmeng was also reluctant to leave Qingxue. She was still so young, but her life and death were not something she could control. She knew her own situation.
" Mother…" Qing Xue sniffed and wiped her tears on her cheeks." Mother, don't worry. All these years, you and Master have been nurturing me wholeheartedly. Carrying water, washing clothes, chopping firewood, cooking, playing the piano, dancing, embroidery, sewing clothes…I know everything. Master has even passed on hundreds of years of spiritual power and cultivation to me. Now that I'm in the martial arts world, I'm a martial arts expert. Who dares to bully me?”
Wanmeng saw Qingxue pretending to be strong and smiled at ease. Her daughter would definitely be brave enough to walk her own path…
Wanmeng gave Qingxue the most intimate advice." Silly child, you can't travel the Jianghu just by relying on your martial arts. You're too pure and kind. You don't know the evil in people's hearts. I'm afraid you'll suffer..."
As she spoke, she sighed, and the darkness in her eyes deepened." If I can live here as if I'm isolated from the world, I'll be at ease. However, I'm afraid that the Wind Mansion's fate is over. If the Wind Mansion falls, I won't be able to settle down here…"
Over the years, Wan Meng and Qingxue had been living in this small corner of the Feng Mansion. It was as if they had been completely forgotten. However, Wan Meng knew that Feng Kui's spies were actually watching this place silently. Fortunately, his wives and children did not come to disturb them, allowing Qingxue to live a relatively worry-free childhood. However, if she left, what would happen to Qingxue? Would Qingxue be able to resolve the crisis that he had anticipated?
Wanmeng closed her eyes tiredly and said in a low voice," The current head of the Manchun Brothel is Yunyi. Mother once owed her a favor. She is also a person who values friendship. If you go and look for her, she will definitely take good care of you." It's the easiest place to see human emotions…"
As Wanmeng spoke, she sighed helplessly. In fact, Manchun Brothel was Wanmeng's most helpless choice. She had spent the first half of her life there and knew that it was the place that a woman should not set foot in. However, Xiu Ning was no longer around, and the only person she could rest assured of was Yunyi…
Thinking of this, Wan Meng looked at Qingxue, who was listening to her instructions in a daze. She thought to herself," It's just…Qingxue, your face…"
Wan Meng mustered up her strength and raised her hand. She caressed Qing Xue's tender but alluring face." You have to hide it carefully…"
" Mother..." Qingxue felt a sharp pain in her heart when she heard Wanmeng's funeral arrangements. She shook her head to stop Wanmeng from continuing, but she heard Wanmeng's weak voice again." Remember not to fight, not to show off, and to be kind to others. Remember your master's instructions. Your martial arts are different from ordinary people. You can't show it unless it's absolutely necessary..."
"Don't worry, Mother. I remember everything…" Qing Xue nodded hurriedly.
Wan Meng's gaze became watery as she looked at the void." I wonder…if Tu Su…is doing well in Heaven's Wall City. He's already eighteen this year. He's also young and has a rough life…You and him are fated. Back then, we sent him to Heaven's Wall City in a hurry and didn't tell him how to find us…"
When she heard her mother mention Tusu, Qingxue's face lit up with a blush, and her eyes were filled with firm tenderness." Mother, if Susu and I are really fated, we will definitely meet again in the future. Mother doesn't have to worry about it…" Wanmeng looked at Qingxue's bashful expression and thought of another layer of worry." Tusu is too outstanding. When he grows up, many girls will definitely like him…Mother hopes that you can marry a woodcutter or a farmer. As long as he can treat you wholeheartedly…it will be fine…" Seeing her mother so worried about her, Qingxue called out to Wanmeng again," Mother…"
" You are my only comfort in this life, but I didn't give you a complete family…Feng Kui is not your father…" Wan Meng's eyes became misty again.
This was the first time Wan Meng had mentioned this to Qing Xue, but she did not see any shock on Qing Xue's face. On the contrary, Qing Xue was calm, unlike her age. Instead, she comforted Wan Meng," I guessed it a long time ago…Mother, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if he's my father or not. Haven't we always been living well?!"”
Wan Meng looked at the obedient and sensible Qing Xue. She felt a surge of comfort and guilt." Mother is selfish. She doesn't want you to get involved with the rich and powerful. Perhaps you will slowly understand in the future that all the glory and wealth are not as good as a peaceful and simple life…"
" Mother, I understand." Qing Xue smiled with tears in her eyes." Just like how we are now, I am very happy to be with you…"
Wanmeng was grateful for Yu Qingxue's obedience. She took a breath and said,""Your father…mother doesn't want you to find him. If you and your father are fated, if he still remembers me…this wooden pendant…"
Wan Meng took out a small pendant carved out of red wood. It didn't look valuable, but it was exquisitely carved. There was a peony flower with the word " dream " carved in the middle. It wasn't too special, but it was obvious that it was carefully carved.
Wan Meng's eyes suddenly lit up. Then, she looked at the mahogany pendant with a complicated expression and whispered," He recognizes it…"
Qing Xue took the wooden pendant and held it in her hand. The grief in her heart could not be any greater. Mother was really giving instructions for her funeral. Was she really going to leave me? Qing Xue's voice was somewhat mournful as she shouted,"Mother!"”
Wan Meng tried her best to squeeze out a smile. She said faintly," Mother has made a choice for your life…I have made you suffer a lot with me. You have suffered a lot…You are so young, but I have made you learn things every day…"
Without waiting for Wanmeng to finish, Qingxue shook her head." Mother, I'm not bitter or tired…I know that Mother and Master have taught me everything in their lives so that Qingxue can have more survival skills…Mother, to have a mother like you is the blessing of my life…"
Wanmeng smiled in relief. Suddenly, her eyes lit up again. She reminded her worriedly," Qingxue, if Mother leaves, you have to be careful of Feng Kui. He didn't kill us back then because he wanted to use us. You have to be careful!"”Qing Xue nodded heavily. He remembered Wan Meng's words.
Wanmeng then looked at the little girl beside Qingxue." Xiaoju has a hard life. She's also a poor child. You have to take good care of her…"
The little girl called Xiao Ju was also crying her eyes out. She had been quietly watching the mother and daughter from the side, silently crying. When she heard Wanmeng mention her name, she quickly said," Madam, don't worry. Miss and I will live well…"
" I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for more than a few days," Wan Meng said weakly." I'm worried about you while I'm awake…"
Qing Xue wiped away her tears and tried her best to smile." Mother, don't worry. No matter what happens to me or what kind of situation I'm in, I'll make myself live with a smile. I'll make myself very happy. For you…"
Seeing Qingxue's promise, Wanmeng finally closed her eyes in peace and fell asleep with a smile. Three days later, she left Qingxue...
Feng Kui didn't care about the lives of Wan Meng and her daughter. Their expenses were all earned by the money Wan Meng gave to an embroidery workshop. After Wan Meng passed away, Qingxue and Xiao Ju continued to embroider.
On the day of the raid on the Feng Mansion, Qingxue and Xiaoju happened to be delivering the embroidered goods. When they came back, they saw the soldiers surrounding the Feng Mansion. Qingxue secretly admired her mother's wisdom and immediately decided," Xiaoju, take this money and wait for me at the City God Temple in the west of the city. I'll go get something..."
"Aiya, Miss, what else are you taking? With so many soldiers, it wouldn't be worth it if they were caught.”When Xiao Ju saw so many fully armed soldiers, she was so scared that her legs went weak…
Qing Xue smiled slyly." Don't worry, Xiao Ju. These soldiers can't catch me. I'll go in later at night. The sword that Master left for me is there, and my mother's memorial tablet..."
"Then be careful…" Xiao Ju looked helplessly at Qing Xue's insistence.
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