Although Liu Pingkang was really afraid of Ji Minxiu, he was prepared to be beaten up in order to have a wife.
"Cousin, what are you thinking?"
Ji Minxiu looked at Yun Zhourong, his intense peach blossom eyes now as deep as a pool.
Even Ji Minxiu himself didn't know where this inexplicable fear and irritability came from.
"Cousin, I still remember our plan."
Yun Zhourong gave Ji Minxiu a reassuring smile, then curtsied to Liu Pingkang and said, "Lord Postmaster, thank you for your kindness, but I have been unable to control my own destiny for the first half of my life. Now, for the second half of my life, I only wish to live freely and openly."
She understood what Liu Pingkang meant.
Only the current emperor or a general amnesty can exonerate a criminal who has been exiled.
In that case, how can those awaiting punishment remain?
It's nothing more than faking death, changing one's identity, then living in anonymity and from then on, being extremely cautious.
If she hadn't met Ji Minxiu, her mind would still be trapped in a closed cage, and she might have actually agreed.
After all, the theory she had always accepted was that women didn't need to stand out, they just needed to find a man to marry, then be good wives and mothers, live obediently, and that would be how their lives would pass by.
But now, her mind has been opened.
She knew that a woman's life was not just about being a wife and mother, nor was it just about being subservient to others; she could also gain the right to choose through hard work.
She wants to be respected, to be herself, and to be free!
Therefore, she was unwilling to marry Liu Pingkang to escape hardship, and then live in fear like a rat in a ditch for the rest of her life.
After hearing what she said, Ji Minxiu felt inexplicably relieved.
Then he said coldly to Liu Pingkang, "Did you hear that? My cousin doesn't want to."
"Yun, is this what you really think, or do you simply look down on me?" Liu Pingkang said somewhat unwillingly.
After all, Yun Zhourong used to be a young lady of the Platinum Mansion, so she would indeed be proud and arrogant, and look down on him, a mere postmaster.
“My lord, I am not good-looking, and I have big feet. Now I am a criminal. What right do I have to look down on you?”
Yun Zhourong felt the strength on Ji Minxiu's wrist, and with confidence in her heart, she remained exceptionally calm. "You may not know my situation in the Earl's mansion before."
After that, she slowly recounted the treatment she had received at the Earl's mansion.
These were things that even Ji Minxiu didn't know.
"How dare they treat you like this!" Ji Minxiu's eyes flashed with intense anger after hearing this.
"It's all in the past now, I'm fine." Yun Zhourong reached out and patted Ji Minxiu's hand, giving him a reassuring smile.
That feigned strength made Ji Minxiu's heart ache slightly.
This little girl looks so sunny and cheerful, I never imagined she had suffered so much.
"Yun, I apologize for what I said before. I never imagined that a noble earl's mansion would act so despicably."
At this moment, Liu Pingkang felt extremely guilty and wished he could slap himself.
"Therefore, I hope that you can understand, Lord Postmaster, that I only want to live a free life and have never looked down on you."
Yun Zhourong said very seriously, "On the contrary, it was the postmaster who helped me a lot, and I have always been grateful to him."
"Alright, I understand. In that case, I won't force you."
Liu Pingkang remained silent for a moment. Although he felt very sad, he ultimately chose to let go.
"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Postmaster." Yun Zhourong smiled and curtsied.
"You did nothing wrong, no need to thank me."
After Liu Pingkang finished speaking, he turned to leave, but stopped after taking two steps and said very seriously, "Big feet or small feet have never been important to me. Moreover, true beauty lies in the bone structure, not the skin. Miss Yun is very beautiful, but I am not fortunate enough to be with her."
After saying that, he strode away.
Hearing these words, Yun Zhourong was deeply moved.
She thought that if she hadn't met Ji Minxiu and seen more options, she would have truly been moved by Liu Pingkang.
Because Liu Pingkang is indeed very sincere.
"What, are you regretting your refusal?"
Seeing Yun Zhourong's lost and dejected expression, Ji Minxiu couldn't help but say something.
"No, I'm just happy that there really are people who don't mind my big feet." Yun Zhourong looked down at her toes, in a good mood.
Upon hearing this, Ji Minxiu pursed his lips and said, "I don't mind either."
For some reason, Yun Zhourong felt that Ji Minxiu's words sounded a bit like those of a child vying for favor.
But it was only a fleeting feeling. She smiled brightly and said, "Yes, that's right. So I'm very grateful to Lady Snow Fairy. You've given me a proper understanding of Bigfoot. Thank you!"
Although the little girl's face was dark yellow, her eyes were very bright, and she had two small dimples when she smiled. She was full of energy, like a little sun, shining brightly.
In that instant, Ji Minxiu felt his heart skip a beat, and he was momentarily stunned.
"Lord Snow Demon, let's go back." Yun Zhourong said and started walking back.
"Yes, it's here."
Ji Minxiu then came to his senses and quickly strode to catch up, then asked casually, "What do you think of that Liu Yicheng?"
"Didn't I make myself perfectly clear?" Yun Zhourong asked, puzzled.
"I'm asking you yourself. If we exclude other reasons, would you agree to his request?" Ji Minxiu asked again.
"Reasons excluded..."
Yun Zhourong thought about it for a moment, then shook her head and said, "If it weren't for reasons outside, I wouldn't have chosen him. I have no romantic feelings for him."
"oh…"
Upon hearing this, Ji Minxiu couldn't help but smile, unable to suppress it, and his previous irritability and frustration vanished instantly.
Not knowing Ji Minxiu's thoughts, Yun Zhourong continued, "Lord Snow Demon, if there are no unforeseen circumstances, we should continue our journey tomorrow. Have you prepared all the food supplies?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Minxiu nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, enough food to feed the whole village for half a year has been prepared, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should last until next spring."
"That's good. I hope everyone can survive." Yun Zhourong prayed sincerely.
In the evening, by the small river near the village, Qin was holding a note in her hand, anxiously waiting.
Before long, a sedan chair was finally seen being carried over.
"Greetings, esteemed guest!" Upon seeing this, Madam Qin immediately stepped forward with delight.
"You audacious sinner, how dare you not kneel before our master!" In the next second, she was forced to kneel down.
"Please calm down, Your Excellency. I was wrong, please forgive me." Although Qin was extremely unwilling, she finally chose to humble herself.
After all, she is no longer the esteemed countess she once was.
"I'm asking you this: after all this time, why is that little bitch Yun Zhourong still alive!"
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