"But young master, I'm afraid that cultivator will cause trouble for my parents. I want to go home first and check on them," the woman in red said somewhat sullenly.
"I've been away from home for three days. That cultivator said he would come to marry me in three days, which is today, isn't it? Young master, I have to rush home. I can't burden my parents any longer. Otherwise, I would be too unfilial." The woman in red rubbed her eyes and cried.
"Why didn't you say so sooner? Since that's the case, there's no time to lose, you should go back now," Gu Changqing said with a faint smile.
"But I'm scared. What if I'm no match for him?" the woman in red said with some concern.
"You're already at the peak of the Great Emperor realm, so why are you still so afraid? Is his cultivation level above that of a Great Emperor?" Gu Changqing said, while affectionately stroking her jet-black, glossy hair.
"I... I don't know what his cultivation level is, and I don't know if I can defeat him," the woman said dejectedly, unable to figure it out.
"You really are a silly girl. For your safety's sake, I'll go back with you. You can kill that cultivator yourself and avenge your parents. If you can't beat him, then I'll step in!" Gu Changqing said with a slight smile, feeling helpless.
"Really? Young master, thank you so much." The woman in red was overjoyed and immediately beamed with happiness, as charming and beautiful as a bright red rose, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
Gu Changqing was stunned, his eyes lighting up.
"Of course it's true. Would I, Gu, lie to you? Let's get going without delay, or it won't be good if we're late." Gu Changqing smiled slightly and said seriously.
"Yes, let's hurry up and go." The woman in red nodded.
Then, without saying a word, the two disappeared instantly.
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Before long, the two arrived at the woman's house.
The first thing that catches the eye is an old-fashioned house. Although it is not luxuriously decorated, it is full of the warmth and tranquility of an ordinary family.
Without saying a word, the woman in red pushed the door open and entered.
Seeing this, Gu Changqing followed closely behind.
When she saw her parents lying weakly and sickly in bed, their bodies covered in wounds, their faces full of wrinkles and the marks of time, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
She hadn't expected her parents to look so haggard after just a few days apart.
"Father and Mother, your daughter is back. It's all because I'm unfilial and incompetent that I caused you so much worry and trouble. How are your injuries? Are you feeling better?" the woman in red said with great concern and heartache.
"Meiniang, we're alright, don't worry. Why are you so disobedient? Why did you come back? What will we do when that cultivator comes? You should leave now." The father was both happy, worried, and afraid when he saw his daughter return.
The father felt a huge weight lifted from his heart when he saw his daughter safe and sound. He had been worried that she might be bullied while she was away from home these past few days, and at this moment he was finally able to relax a little.
"So your name is Meiniang, you truly live up to your name," Gu Changqing said with a slight smile.
Upon hearing this, the father looked at the young man and carefully examined Gu Changqing from head to toe. He was a handsome and elegant young man with a refined demeanor and extraordinary bearing.
"Who is this young master?" Father asked curiously.
"My name is Gu Changqing," he said before Mei Niang could speak.
"Father and Mother, don't worry. Since your daughter dared to come back, she has her own plans," Meiniang said with unusual firmness.
"What are you planning? Do you really want to marry that old, ugly cultivator who could be your father? All the beatings we endured were for nothing. Are you willing to accept that?" The father turned his gaze back to his daughter, speaking with a hint of disappointment.
"Father, Mother, don't worry, I would rather die than marry that cultivator. This time, I will not let him bully us again," Mei Niang said firmly while comforting her parents.
"Anyone can talk a good game, but you'd better get out of here right now, or it'll be too late..." Father said with great concern.
"Hahaha, it's too late to leave now." Just then, an arrogant and domineering voice rang out.
"He's here! What should we do? What are we going to do?" Mother said anxiously.
"Father and Mother, don't worry, I have my own way. The daughter standing in front of you today is no longer the delicate and weak daughter she used to be. You can rest assured," Mei Niang said seriously and confidently.
The main reason she was so confident was that Gu Changqing gave her a strong sense of security. Even if she couldn't defeat that cultivator, Gu Changqing was there for her, giving her a solid foundation.
After composing herself, Meiniang left the house and walked towards the door.
"Oh, little beauty, you look so beautiful today. Did you dress up especially for me? In that case, come with me."
A middle-aged man dressed in a green robe said with drooling and smug satisfaction.
"Which ear of yours heard me say I wanted to go with you? I'd rather die than marry you, let alone go with you," Meiniang said bluntly.
"Why? Do you look down on me? I'm just a little chubby, a little short, and a little old, but I have a lot of good qualities too. I'll treat you well. Can't you stop being so superficial?" The man in green asked the other party with great confusion.
"Why can't she look down on you? Look at your ugly face, you're like a toad trying to eat swan meat. Where do you get the confidence to think that a girl will like you and marry you? I advise you to find a wall and smash your head against it. You're disgusting to look at. Get lost." Gu Changqing said aggressively and mockingly.
"Where did this brat come from? Who gives you the right to speak here? Did I ask you? I asked her. I want to hear what she has to say. What you say is completely unimportant." The man in green ignored Gu Changqing's words and still asked persistently.
"Where I came from is not important. What is important is that I am certain that Meiniang will never go with you," Gu Changqing said with a cold smile.
"Really? If you hadn't interrupted, she might have already agreed to me," the man in green said defiantly.
“Yes, his words represent my meaning. If you still want to hear it again, I don’t mind saying it again,” Meiniang said resolutely and without any politeness.
"Fine, very well. Since you're so heartless, then I won't hold back either. I'll ask you one more time: will you marry me or not?" The man in green still held onto a sliver of hope and asked again.
"I won't marry him," Meiniang said without hesitation.
"You said it yourself, so don't regret it," the man in green said angrily.
"Regret what? Regret marrying an ugly, fat, and short old man like you? That's hilarious," Meiniang mocked sarcastically.
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