She said calmly, "Master Liu, your boxing skills are good, but how about your sword skills?"
Liu Jinchun clasped his fists and said, "In terms of swordsmanship, there are only a few in this dynasty who can surpass Madam. I will not embarrass myself by showing you a set of sword techniques."
He paused, then continued, "When it comes to facing an enemy in battle, swordsmanship is more practical. I only want to teach the children the most practical things."
Xie Wanyun was startled, then nodded and said, "Okay!"
Liu Jinchun held the knife in his hand, concentrating his mind and calming his breath. With a flick of his wrist, the knife moved as if it had come to life.
The blade flashed, advancing and retreating with measured force. Sometimes it was thunderous, sometimes light and graceful. The sound of it breaking through the air was like the roar of a dragon or a tiger.
The children were all stunned.
When he had recovered his momentum, they all rushed to Xie Wanyun and begged, "Madam, please keep Master Liu!"
Xie Wanyun looked at Liu Jinchun and saw that except for his slightly heavier breathing, he remained calm and composed.
He nodded and said, "Master Liu, please stay."
Liu Jinchun breathed a sigh of relief and bowed, "Thank you, Madam! I will teach you everything I know and live up to your trust."
Xie Wanyun did not ignore his small change in expression, but remained calm.
That night, Yan Suizhi was handling official business at his desk when he suddenly remembered something and asked Chen Zuo, "Has the person been sent over?"
Chen Zuo quickly replied, "It has been delivered. Madam Xie is very satisfied and has already kept the person."
Yan Suizhi's deep eyes flickered, and he sighed softly, "That's good."
"What is your Excellency doing?" Chen Zuo couldn't help but ask when he saw that he looked calm.
"I just want to do my best to protect her." Yan Suizhi whispered.
A hint of surprise flashed across Chen Zuo's face.
Qin Su'an has been feeling depressed these days! His broken leg hasn't healed since it was reinjured that day, and it's been aching ever since. If the weather is bad, the pain is unbearable.
No matter how many medicines Madam Qin and Mrs. Wei found to treat broken bones, they were of no use. They consulted all the famous doctors in the capital, but there was still no improvement.
He walked with a limp. His face was swollen, his body weak, and he was short of breath, all due to excessive medication and prolonged bed rest. Was this still the same heroic, suave, and charming young marquis of the Yuanxing Marquisate?
He simply couldn't accept such a contrast and scolded Liu Yuner at home every day. If he hadn't been concerned about the baby in her belly, he would have beaten her long ago.
Liu Yun'er also lived in fear every day.
Qin Su'an, who originally worked in a department within the Ministry of War, had taken such a long leave that he'd pushed all his responsibilities onto others. Over time, his colleagues began to complain, and his superiors kept pushing him. They even suggested he resign if he couldn't return to work quickly, as his colleagues couldn't keep doing his work for him.
Qin Su'an was so angry he almost vomited blood, but there was nothing he could do. The Yuanxing Marquisate had long been in decline, and he had no connections or backing. If he lost this job, it would be even worse.
He had no choice but to limp back to work.
He was a mean person, fawning over his superiors and bullying his subordinates, and he had always been unpopular. Now that everyone saw him like this, some sympathized with him, but more people gloated over his misfortune and took advantage of his misfortune.
Some people were sarcastic, some were veiled, others were outright mocking. He couldn't argue with so many people, and he was completely overwhelmed, so he had no choice but to swallow his anger and pretend to be deaf and dumb.
Until one day, he discovered someone following him and imitating his walk! The rage that had been hidden deep within him finally ignited! He grabbed the man by the collar and angrily asked why he was laughing at him.
As a result, the man slapped him and made him stagger. He sneered, "Mr. Qin has a temper now, but why didn't he dare to say a word when his leg was broken?"
Qin Su'an was pushed back a few steps, feeling a sharp pain in his broken leg. His colleague's words were like a slap in the face, burning hot.
He suddenly lost the courage to argue with others, lowered his head, and walked away in shame.
Days like this continued day after day, leaving Qin Su'an practically despairing. He'd become a cripple, and he hated Liu Yun'er with all his heart. Funny enough, he didn't dare seek revenge against the true culprit, Huang Qing, so he could only vent his anger on Liu Yun'er.
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