"Father, why are you here?"
Li Shi Min's voice was a bit hoarse.
"I know that this matter is a blow to you, but there are plenty of fish in the sea.”
Li Yuan could only comfort her.
He could see from his son's eyes that he was dejected and had no fighting spirit.
The light in his eyes dimmed completely.
"I know."
Li Shi Min said perfunctorily. These words couldn't stir up any emotions in him.
"There are so many women in the world. Maybe you can find a better one in the future.”
Li Yuan frowned.
"What kind of man is that?"
At the end of his sentence, his tone could not help but become heavier.
"Father…"
Li Shi Min finally reacted.
He called out, his body trembling slightly.
"Today, other than checking on your body, I have something to ask you.”
Li Yuan stroked his beard and said.
"What is it?"
Li Shi Min was stunned.
"This morning, there were many corpses of guards outside the gate, including Duan Zhixuan's head.”
Li Yuan told him what had happened.
"How is this possible?"
Li Shi Min was getting more and more shocked, and he took a deep breath.
They had sent out many of the Li family's private soldiers, including General Duan Zhixuan, but they had all been killed.
Moreover, he had sent it to the Li family mansion in such a way. This was completely unlike Cao Feng's usual style.
"You were the one who took the lead?"
Li Yuan's eyes narrowed as he stared at his second son.
"There is no such thing as a leader in this matter. My elder brother and third brother are both involved.”
Li Shi Min answered truthfully.
"I see."
Li Yuan looked thoughtful.
"Is there still no news from Sis?”
Li Shi Min suddenly asked.
"Yeah, I don't know where she is now.”
Li Yuan replied.
The father and son became silent, each thinking about their own things.
“………”
At the same time, Li Xiu Ning, whom they had been thinking about just now, had already left Daxing City. She brought a maid and walked further and further away.
Both of them were traveling light, only carrying some baggage and two swords.
Moreover, they were escaping Daxing City on foot. If they used a carriage, they might be intercepted.
"Eldest Miss, why did you run away from your marriage?”
Little Lian, the attendant, could not help but ask.
Li Xiu Ning had brought her along when she escaped from her family, which was enough to show that Li Xiu Ning still valued this maid.
Otherwise, Little Lian wouldn't have dared to ask such a question.
"Is there a need to say that?"
"Let's not talk about the decline of the Cao family for the time being. This Cao Feng looks weak in literature, and he's not good in literature or martial arts.”
Li Xiuning said casually as she pushed aside the branches and leaves in front of her.
"Eldest Miss is right."
Little Lian echoed.
Such a Cao Feng was destined to be mediocre, while her eldest daughter was arrogant and capable.
How could she be willing to marry a mediocre person and spend the rest of her life with him?
"I'm not willing to accept this. I'd rather die than do this.”
Li Xiu Ning's voice was filled with determination.
"My sweetheart must be a peerless hero of martial arts. Only then can I be convinced.”
This was the life she yearned for.
"Hua hua…"
As they spoke, the two of them had already left the forest.
"The official road is right in front of us. We don't have to worry about being discovered.”
Li Xiu Ning could not help but be overjoyed. She hurriedly rushed out, and Little Lian followed closely behind.
In fact, she knew that her actions would ruin the relationship between the two families and the consequences it would bring to the Cao family.
However, she didn't want to care about it. She was even afraid of being caught, so she chose to run away overnight.
Little did she know that her worries were completely unnecessary. Even if she went back now, no one would care about her.
“......”
In Cao Manor, the sun was high in the sky. Cao Feng had just woken up from his sleep.
"Brother Cao?"
She had just tidied up her clothes when a sound came from outside the door.
"Enter."
Cao Feng promised.
The door was pushed open, and the people who came in were Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, and the others. The one who led them in was Zhangsun Wuji.
"Why are you up so early? I've already ordered someone to prepare breakfast.”
Cao Feng said with a smile.
"There's no need. The engagement banquet has already ended.”
Fang Xuanling hurriedly waved his hand. So he had come to say goodbye.
"It's rare for me to come to the Cao Manor. Moreover, it's still early and there's no hurry.”
"Yeah, we haven't seen each other for a long time.”
Zhangsun Wuji, who was standing at the side, chimed in.
Fang Xuanling and Li Jing looked at each other. They didn't want to leave just like that.
However, one of them had an official position and had no choice but to leave. The other naturally did not want to stay and disturb him.
"But…"
Naturally, Li Jing was hesitant.
"Apothecary, you never wanted to live your life with a mere official position. Why do you care if you can go back in time?”
Cao Feng said after seeing Li Jing's hesitation.
"Yes, I am."
Fang Xuanling persuaded.
"Since that's the case, then I don't care about this moment.”
Hearing this, Li Jing finally made up his mind.
Since he didn't want to do it, then he didn't care. Even if he was dismissed when the time came.
To him, it might not be a bad thing.
"Serve the tea."
Cao Feng called out, and the four of them sat down. The servants quickly served tea and breakfast.
The reason for keeping them was very simple. Since he planned to make a grand plan in this chaotic world, how could he let go of any talent around him?
Fang Xuanling and Li Jing would both be world-shocking talents in the future. If they were assisted, they would definitely be like a tiger with wings.
As for Fearless, they were already a family and were naturally on the same side.
"Sigh, the people in the world are suffering. I don't feel at ease being an official.”
Li Jing sighed and was the first to start a conversation.
"Yes, there are many refugees now, and the border is in chaos.”
Zhangsun Wuji continued.
"As soon as he opened his mouth, he began to talk about the general trend of the world.”
Cao Feng thought to himself.
In fact, these few were all talented people. Their conversations were 80% about the world's general trend.
They would express their own opinions and share their experiences with their companions so that they could improve.
It was also from these words that he could hear how capable these people were.
"Everyone, what do you think of the general trend of the world?”
Cao Feng asked as he poured tea for the three of them.
"This…"
As soon as these words came out, the three of them frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
"The world is currently in turmoil, and the people are in dire straits.”
"The uprising army is spreading. This is a sign of the world falling into chaos. From the current situation, the destruction of the Sui Dynasty is only a matter of time.”
Fang Xuanling paused for a moment. It had not been long since Emperor Sui's second expedition, and the uprising army was already increasing in number.
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