The next day, Zhang Niangzi rushed to Li Rouniang's place. Liu Niangzi also took leave from work to come and keep Li Rouniang company, as they had been worried about each other for the past two days.
Although Liu Wenyuan was anxious, there was nothing he could do to help, and he could only worry helplessly.
As the older sister, Da Ni really shouldn't have left in that situation. Even if Er Ni had escaped, Er Ni was capable of running away. She felt very regretful and guilty.
Liu Wenyuan kept comforting her, which made her feel much better.
Liu Qingfeng eventually persuaded Qian Duobao to return and wait for news. Using his connections with the Liu family, he finally learned:
There's a stronghold called Dafeng Village on this mountain. Erni has probably been taken away by the people from Dafeng Village.
If that's the case, they're probably after money. It's said they often kidnap children from wealthy families for ransom.
“We gave them money, but they haven’t contacted me. I don’t know how Erni is doing now.” Li Rouniang was anxious and worried.
Liu Qingfeng swallowed hard: "Don't worry, no news is probably the best news. After all, whenever they want money, they will cut off a child's little finger and send it to them as a threat. But even if they get the money, most of the children are killed."
Upon hearing this, Li Rouniang couldn't help but burst into tears. She hadn't expected things to be this serious, and she couldn't help but shed tears as well. Xiao Sanni gradually understood everything over the past day or two, and naturally, she was also saddened and heartbroken.
Now all they could do was wait. Qian Duobao couldn't sit still any longer and was about to rush out when Liu Qingfeng stopped him. Qian Duobao said, "Let go of me. Even if I have to cross this mountain, I will find Erni. I can't let them hurt her."
At this moment, Qian Duobao's eyes were bloodshot, and he had lost the emotions that one would expect at his age, like a ferocious beast about to go berserk.
Liu Qingfeng sighed; he didn't want Erni to get hurt either. But he said, "Duobao, don't be impulsive. We can't act rashly and provoke her right now; it will put Erni in a disadvantageous position!"
Qian Duobao clenched his fists so tightly that his palms bled before he calmed down.
Madam Zhang could no longer sit still. If she had hesitated last night, she thought of the scene when Xiao Erni was learning kung fu from her. She was so serious and loved martial arts so much. How sad she would be if someone cut off her finger.
Zhang Niangzi stood up and said to Li Rouniang, "Rouniang, I'll go ask my husband. Maybe there are any other clues."
After saying that, she strode back home, took out a black box from a hidden compartment under the bed, and opened it to find the very same kind of swords she used back then: twin blades!
Over the years, she hasn't thrown them away; perhaps that's why she cherishes Erni so much.
For so many years she didn't use kung fu. She and Zhang San went into seclusion, and she once again disguised herself as an ordinary yamen runner's wife.
But deep down, she knew that she had suffered so much in her childhood, endured so much hardship, and learned so many skills. How could she just give up on them so easily?
She also wants to find a successor!
These widow's twin swords were created by her!
Only she herself truly understands the blood and tears she endured.
Zhang San stood outside the window watching his wife take out the twin swords. He turned away sadly, not trying to persuade her anymore. He knew he couldn't stop his wife.
Madam Zhang had noticed that Zhang San was following her, but it wasn't the right time for her to say anything to him; she had some things she needed to do!
But Zhang San sacrificed his brothers for her when she was seriously injured, so what could she say?
She came out of town with two swords in her hand and saw Zhang San standing there at the town entrance, leading two white horses.
Moved, Zhang Niangzi stepped forward, and Zhang San said, "Madam, let me go with you to see if you are still as beautiful as ever."
Madam Zhang smiled, tears welling in her eyes. She felt somewhat sorry for Zhang San, but she still nodded, "Okay!"
The two rode their horses straight to Dafeng Village.
Now, Erni was captured and locked in a dark room in Dafeng Village. She struggled, but she was tied up like a dumpling. After all, she was just a child and was powerless to change anything at this point.
Am I about to die here?
Erni was a little scared at this moment.
At the same time, she also had many regrets. She hadn't finished learning the new kung fu techniques that Aunt Zhang was teaching her, and she hadn't waited for her father to come back. She hadn't gone to visit Duobao's house yet, and there were so many things she hadn't done.
"Who goes there? How dare you trespass into Dafeng Village?"
"Tell your family that I'm here to take his life!" Zhang Niangzi said, brandishing her twin swords with a heroic air.
"Brothers, attack!" Seeing that Madam Zhang's arrival was hostile, the man instantly swung his knife and slashed at her.
The brothers behind her also drew their swords and charged forward. Zhang Niangzi wielded her twin black swords with dazzling skill, leaving no survivors in her wake. The stench of blood instantly filled the air.
Zhang San watched in terror from behind. It was the first time he had ever seen his wife's kung fu; she was so ruthless and unrecognizable to even her own family.
As a result, the people who appeared one after another were chopped down by Zhang Niangzi like radishes. The chief of the gang was somewhat skilled and fought Zhang Niangzi for several rounds, but in the end he was no match for her and died.
"Erni!" Zhang Niangzi called out, searching room by room. When she pushed open the door of the small, dark room, she saw Erni's terrified eyes.
Yes, Erni saw Zhang Niangzi committing murder through a crack in the small window.
Zhang Niangzi's eyes darkened. She put away her twin swords and said as gently as possible, "Erni, come home with me."
Erni nodded silently. This was the first time she had ever seen such a bloody scene at such a young age. Now she was being held by the murderer and being carried home on horseback. She dared not move!
Once she was back in Li Rouniang's arms, she came to her senses and burst into tears: "Mother, Erni thought she would never see you again."
Li Rou's wife was also heartbroken and held her daughter, crying bitterly. Da Ni and San Ni surrounded her, and the remaining person's eyes also reddened as they watched!
"Sister Zhang, thank you so much for coming to my aid." That evening, Li Rouniang prepared a feast to thank those who helped her find her daughter, especially Zhang Niangzi.
She overheard Erni whispering that it was all thanks to Zhang Niangzi. Of course, to outsiders, they would say it was Zhang San's doing.
Everyone ran off, leaving only Li Rouniang and her companion. Only then did Li Rouniang sincerely express her gratitude.
Meanwhile, Erni saw Qian Duobao to the door, and Qian Duobao suddenly hugged her. This was his precious treasure, lost and found again: "Erni, from now on, no matter what, you must prioritize your own safety, okay?"
Erni nodded; she was terrified too. When the two parted and Erni returned home, she heard Zhang Niangzi crying: "Rou Niang, do you know? It was on that freezing night that I lost my ability to have children forever. I really wanted a child of my own, even if Zhang San brought one home from somewhere else for me to raise. Waaah, waaah, these past years have been so hard for me."
Zhang Niangzi had drunk too much and was sobbing. Erni looked down at her little fists, clenching and unclenching them. She ran up to her and said, "Aunt Zhang, don't cry. If you don't mind, I'll be your daughter, okay?"
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