Chapter 470 Resentment

Li San Niang always valued human life more, so after hearing Qi Zhi Die's words, she said frankly: "Since you've come to us for help, it's probably a last resort, just like last time."

Is it right at the entrance?

Qi Zhidie lived in Pingkangfang and worked as a madam in Shihualou. Over the past ten years, how could she not know the hardships that women in this place endured?

However, they ultimately didn't have that much power; being able to protect the people inside Shihua Tower was already considered good enough.

Therefore, when Qi Zhidie heard that Mama Shen from Lan Hua Ban had come to her door again for treatment, she wanted to help, but she also felt that this would only cause trouble for Li San Niang.

If others knew that Li San Niang, a female doctor, secretly helped the women of Pingkang Ward, not to mention what outsiders would say, even the women in Pingkang Ward who hadn't received Li San Niang's help would probably curse her.

Therefore, Qi Zhidie was in a dilemma. If the people from the Orchid Troupe kept coming to her door, wouldn't that make Li Sanniang's identity even more obvious?

"Third Sister, how can you expect me to grant every request?"

I think that old woman, Chen, is just taking advantage of your good nature; that's why she keeps coming over.

As she spoke, Qi Zhidie pressed Li Sanniang, who had already stood up, back into her seat and said to her, "Don't go. I'm just letting you know, that's enough."

"Let me go and see what Madam Chen's purpose is. If she can explain herself clearly, then we can talk."

Li Sanniang smiled helplessly, then looked at Qi Zhidie, who was concerned about her, and said with a smile, "Qi Niangzi, have you forgotten that time you brought Hongniang and Dili to my house in the middle of the night?"

(Chapter 82 plot)

Qi Zhidie's cheeks flushed red, probably because she remembered how she had schemed against Li Sanniang. She gave Li Sanniang a coquettish glare and then walked out the door.

Li San Niang couldn't refuse Qi Zhi Die's kindness, so she stayed in the room and chatted with Qiu Xiang.

After waiting for about half an hour, Li San Niang finally saw Qi Zhi Die return.

Seeing Qi Zhidie's expression, Li Sanniang knew the matter must have been resolved. "How is it? Should I go and take a look?"

"I knew it. That Madam Shen from the Orchid Class came to touch you on purpose."

I went to the orchid class to check on her, but she was just a young woman with a cold. I thought it was something serious and that I had to ask you, Third Sister, to come.

I think that Madam Shen just wants to get close to you, Third Sister.

Li San Niang lowered her head and thought about it, and realized that it was indeed a possibility.

However, Li San Niang didn't mind.

"If they had a way, why would they need to resort to such methods?"

However, it's really not good to reveal my identity at this time. I came in a hurry this time and didn't call Lily of the Valley.

Next time, I'll invite Lily of the Valley along.

She's intelligent; she already understands the theory, all that's missing is practical experience. When the time comes, the girls in the Flower Planting Pavilion and Orchid Class might not be enough for her; girls from other brothels might even come to her for treatment.

Mentioning lily of the valley reminded Qi Zhidie of Xiao Ping'an, and then of Jiu Niang, which made her feel somewhat unhappy.

Li San Niang could tell from Qi Zhi Die's expression that she had once again gone down a dead end.

Li San Niang picked up the teapot and poured Qi Zhi Die a cup of still-warm tea. She placed it in front of Qi Zhi Die, sighed first, and then slowly said, "Ah, you really are something else. I don't even know what to say about you."

With your attitude, Xiao Ping'an is just a baby right now and doesn't understand anything.

When he grows up and can speak, if you continue to act this way, what good will it do for him or for yourself?

"Hmph," Qi Zhidie's face darkened, and she turned away, ignoring Li Sanniang. However, she still spoke up, "He is a young man who will be with Linglan outside in the future. How could we, the young ladies of Pingkangfang, have any contact with him?"

Li San Niang shook her head, reached out and pulled Qi Zhi Die's arm, making her turn around to face her, "What you're saying makes no sense."

Even so, would someone like Linglan not tell Xiao Ping'an the truth in the future?

How could I not tell him who his biological parents were?

Besides, even if Linglan didn't say anything, do you think Song Yulang wouldn't come looking for her?

Qi Zhidie had not seen Song Yulang for many months. Since Jiu Niang's death, apart from helping with Jiu Niang's funeral and giving Linglan a sum of money, Song Yulang had never appeared in Shihualou again.

Li San Niang handed the teacup to Qi Zhi Die, saying, "I know what's bothering you."

It's simply because they feel that if it weren't for Xiao Ping'an, Jiu Niang wouldn't have left.

That's not wrong.

But, Madam Qi, you should know that among all these things, the most innocent one is Xiao Ping'an, who lost his mother at birth and has no father to protect him. He is the most pitiful one.

He was just a baby with no choice but to be born this way.

You, the person his mother so earnestly entrusted to him when she was alive, still look at him with such disdain. Doesn't that make him even more pitiful?

You've been through so much, and I know you have a deep bond with Jiu Niang. But you can't transfer your malice to Xiao Ping An just because you don't want to blame Jiu Niang.

If that's the case, I think Suzuran really shouldn't tell Heian the truth later. The best decision would be for Heian to only believe that Suzuran is his biological mother.

Qi Zhidie lowered her head. She knew, she knew, that Li Sanniang was right.

But she was so heartbroken that she could only lie alone on her bed in the dead of night, unable to even shed a tear.

Li San Niang leaned over and hugged Qi Zhi Die without saying anything more. She simply reached out and gently stroked Qi Zhi Die's back. After a while, Li San Niang felt Qi Zhi Die on her shoulder start to cry.

"Thank goodness, thank goodness, I was finally able to cry."

Being able to cry is a good thing; at least it releases pent-up emotions.

Despite thinking this, Li San Niang said nothing, only holding Qi Zhi Die and offering her some comfort and support.

After Qi Zhidie let out her first cry, she seemed to have truly let go. Like a floodgate bursting open, her initially soft sobs grew louder and louder until she was crying and saying, "Third Sister, you said Ping'an lost her mother, but I, I also lost my dearest relative."

We've been together for ten years; our bond has become ingrained in our very being.

She left, as if she had taken me down with her to the underworld.

"Third Sister, it hurts so much here, it hurts so much!"

Qi Zhidie clutched her left chest with her right hand and cried uncontrollably in front of Li Sanniang, completely disregarding her dignity, tears and snot streaming down her face.

Li San Niang handed over her handkerchief, watched Qi Zhi Die blow her nose, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, okay, it's all their fault. They've made you so heartbroken."

"I'm on Qi Niangzi's side. I'll help you talk behind their backs and curse them."