Lord Zhang shook his head: "I think I am ultimately sorry to my wife, causing her to lose her life. I have not remarried all these years, and have devoted myself to making amends to Ci'er. I also can't bear to keep her locked up for too long. I think, have I been too indulgent towards her? But with this mentality, even if she is locked up for a year or two and then released, it will be the same, and may even make her hate me more."
"I don't want to add any more hatred to her heart."
"Therefore, I can only try my best to appease the people who have been disturbed by her and try to balance the two sides."
Lord Zhang's face was full of sorrow: "Every day when I open my eyes, I pray that she won't cause any bigger trouble."
"I'm only in my early thirties, but I'm so worried that I've gotten gray hairs. I look like I'm in my forties or fifties."
Qiao Lian'er noticed that Magistrate Zhang's temples were already showing a lot of white hair, and because he often stared at the same face, his nasolabial folds were quite deep.
She thought that since Magistrate Zhang had brought this up with her, she shouldn't just listen to it.
If it can be resolved, I'll help resolve it; it'll also earn me a favor.
"The reason why all your efforts, Lord Zhang, have been ineffective is because Miss Zhang is convinced that you will continue to indulge her and let her vent her resentment."
"Yes, but what can we do?"
"I do have an idea that might be helpful."
Lord Zhang's eyes lit up. He felt that this girl was quick-witted and might be able to come up with a solution, so he explained the matter to her in detail.
“Miss Qiao, please speak quickly. If you can resolve Ci’er’s resentment, then you will be my benefactor. In the future, please just ask if you need anything.”
"Quickly, fill the tea cups up."
Qiao Lian'er said, "When a person desperately tries to achieve a certain goal, he may not necessarily be happy after he achieves it. Instead, he may fall into confusion and emptiness, or even suffer unbearable pain."
"Because this is not what she really wants."
"Only at this point will he reflect on whether what he did before was right or wrong, what people and things he should have cherished that he did not cherish, and if he missed them because of this, he will be heartbroken and think that if he could do it all over again, he would not do it that way. He would wish that God would give him another chance."
Lord Zhang was a little surprised. The girl was only twelve years old, but she had such insight into human nature, as if she had lived for decades.
It seems she really is precocious.
"That's the logic, Miss Qiao, you mean—"
"Over the years, Miss Zhang has offended quite a few people. If those people hold a grudge and try to kill Lord Zhang, wouldn't that be what Miss Zhang wants to see? She should get her wish and stop now."
"But Lord Zhang feels guilty and wants to reunite with his wife. If he refuses to treat her because of this, what choice will Miss Zhang make?"
Lord Zhang suddenly realized that this meant he was to act.
Yes, he can act. Ci'er is determined to make him miserable as punishment for her mother's death.
Okay, then he'll grant her wish.
He believed that no matter how much Ci'er misbehaved, complained, or blamed him, she still cared about him as her father.
This plan can succeed.
"My lord, don't be anxious. Find a suitable opportunity and strive to make sure there is no flaw or loophole."
Lord Zhang originally planned to implement it tonight, but after being reminded, he still felt that a more thorough arrangement was needed.
If Ci'er found out he was acting, she would probably hate him even more.
"If it works out, I will send someone to inform Miss Qiao."
Qiao Lian'er thought to herself, "Maybe there'll be a reward, cough cough."
I strolled around the county town, bought two baskets of goods, and hurried back with Da Hong.
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