Chapter 453 Mystery
Xu Jingzhen, being a sperm donor herself, couldn't possibly not understand the hidden meaning behind Song Shengming's actions.
Even Fang Chengxian, who rarely goes out due to poor health, could see that. Who among us wouldn't understand?
Song Erniang stole a glance at Xu Jingzhen, then quickly lowered her head, though a hint of shyness appeared on her face.
Song Erniang's inner thoughts were nothing more than: "Xu Sanlang is really handsome, tall and has a refined and elegant appearance."
How could Xu Jingzhen, who had consistently ranked among the top three on the Chang'an Beauty List, not understand Song Erniang's gaze?
However, he had previously harbored feelings for Li San Niang, but after being rejected by her, he realized the situation and went to serve under Emperor Wu. Now that Xu Jingzhen has a certain amount of power, why would he care about a young girl like Song Er Niang?
It's important to know that not all men only like girls from modest families.
Previously, Xu Jingzhen was truly attracted to Li Sanniang, not by her appearance, since Xu Jingzhen herself was already a great beauty.
The reason why Xu Jingzhen was fond of Li Sanniang was that Li Sanniang was different from the other young women at the time. She also liked beautiful women, but when she saw Xu Jingzhen, she only glanced at him with admiration at first sight. After that, she did not have any romantic thoughts about men and women.
On the contrary, it was Li San Niang's ability, which stemmed from her compassion as a healer, that made Xu Jingzhen extremely fond of her, leading him to want to be with her.
Otherwise, why would Xu Jingzhen have come to her door to propose marriage when Li Sanniang had killed the villain and caused so much gossip about her in Chang'an? (Chapter 158 plot)
Isn't it because he wants to take the opportunity to keep Li Sanniang with him?
The essence is that Xu Jingzhen wants a woman who is different from others, a woman who will stand shoulder to shoulder with him, not a delicate woman who waits for someone to protect her.
"Brother Shengming, you're too kind. The Song family is related to my mother's family by marriage. Regardless of whether the person I met today was Song Er Niangzi or not, I would still help them."
Besides, according to seniority, I am also Song Erniangzi's elder brother, so I would not stand idly by.
Brother Shengming's earnestness makes Jingzhen a little embarrassed.
Song Shengming was a man of the world, and he immediately understood what Xu Jingzhen meant. It meant, "I have no interest in your sister. I'm just a kind person who helps others when they need it. Don't get involved."
At this moment, Song Shengming was thinking: "How come Xu Jingzhen didn't even notice my beautiful sister?"
I had hoped to take this opportunity to get to know Xu Jingzhen better. After all, although I knew that Xu Jingzhen had fallen out with the Duke of Yingguo's mansion, the current Duke of Yingguo was still his elder brother, and the blood ties could not be severed.
Furthermore, Xu Jingzhen is now a confidant of Emperor Wu, and the news has spread that Emperor Wu truly values him.
"Sigh, the Song family is weak. Since they have no interest in me, I shouldn't try to curry favor with them."
Thus, Song Shengming's expression changed only for a fleeting moment when he lowered his head; when he raised his head again, he was once again the impeccable young nobleman.
"In that case, I am even more grateful to Jingzhen."
Jingzhen, your kind heart and willingness to lend a helping hand make the Song family even more grateful.
Come, come, come, let's drink another cup, to honor you, and to celebrate this Dragon Boat Festival.
After saying that, Song Shengming drank the wine in his cup in one gulp without any hesitation.
Xu Jingzhen understood that Song Shengming had realized what was going on and that he would not pursue the matter further. Therefore, Xu Jingzhen gave him face and picked up the wine cup to drink it all in one gulp.
Li San Niang knew nothing of what happened at Juyi Tower, because she had already boarded the carriage with the drowsy, half-asleep Lu Zhu'er and was heading back to the Li family.
When they got home, Dewdrop was already fast asleep.
Li San Niang gently washed Lu Zhu'er's hands, face, and feet with a wet cloth, then put her in bed and sat on the edge of the bed to soak her feet.
The hot water scalded the skin, giving a tingling, numb feeling that relieved the fatigue of the day.
Li San Niang's thoughts drifted back to what had happened during the day in the old folks' building.
With her head bowed, Li Sanniang carefully considered every event that had occurred from the moment she arrived at the entrance of the fellow villagers' building until she left, under the soft, warm yellow light of the lampstand.
"Ding Mingxuan said from the beginning that the Martial Emperor knew martial arts."
The fact that this matter is being explicitly discussed suggests that it has a specific target.
Li San Niang poked at the hot water with her foot, pondering its meaning.
"I heard this from Mr. Bu Ke by chance before. Since Emperor Wu ascended the throne, he has been the target of many assassination attempts."
I suspect there must be secret guards in the palace, but no matter how powerful they are, they can't protect Emperor Wu 100%.
Emperor Wu's martial arts skills are therefore quite valuable.
At this moment, Li San Niang's thoughts drifted from the popular modern martial arts novels to the time-travel system.
"So, let's make a bold assumption: either Emperor Wu has a cheat system like me, or it's a system that's more focused on martial arts skills; or we're definitely not from the same world!"
No, it should be said that they're not from the same era! Or rather, could it be considered parallel worlds?
Feeling that the water temperature had dropped, Li Sanniang quickly got up, dried her feet, and poured the foot-washing water out the door.
When Li Sanniang lay down on the bed and hugged her precious baby, she thought of the second question.
Ding Mingxuan said that there were time travelers in the past, and we were not the first batch.
This can be confirmed from daily life.
For example, the issue of silver, and sweet potatoes as a food item.
Furthermore, Ding Mingxuan raised a very serious issue: it is very likely that valuable and obedient transmigrators have already been recruited.
And those who are brainless, or rather, worthless, are either dead or dead?
Li San Niang understood early on that when she first used CPR to save someone, she was already carrying the risk of exposure.
Furthermore, since transmigrating, he has revealed a great deal about himself as a healer.
"It's not just me, but also Chang Siyuan's printing technology, Xing Yu's supermarket, Ding Anbo's honeycomb briquettes, who hasn't been exposed?"
Suddenly, Li San Niang thought of something, opened her eyes abruptly, and stared at the roof beams. "Mr. Bu Ke, you must have known all along that I am a time traveler, right?"
Ah, according to Ding Mingxuan, the locals call us "strange people"?
"Different from ordinary people?"
Li San Niang's heart was pounding rapidly. She was already feeling uneasy, and after thinking about it this way, she became even more anxious and worried.
Li San Niang sat up halfway, draped her clothes over herself, and pondered in the moonlight streaming through the window, "What should I do?"
Taking sides?
surrender?
Or perhaps, unmoved as a mountain?
Li San Niang thought of Chang Siyuan, who said that he and Bi Qionglan were now part of the system, meaning that he wanted to maintain the current rule and that he was on Emperor Wu's side.
"Then, shouldn't I be considered someone within the system?"
After all, I still have a brand.
Li San Niang pulled out the tag that the Bad Guys had given her earlier, which was strung on a rope around her neck. It was a copper tag, only four fingers long and two fingers wide, with the word "Bad Guys" raised on the front and the number "One Two Three" on the back.
(There might be a bug here. I remember mentioning this bronze plaque in the first volume, but it should be different from this one. Please refer to this one as the correct one, my darlings.)
Holding the bronze plaque that still carried her body heat, Li Sanniang felt a sense of peace, then lay down and closed her eyes.
Her eyes were closed, and she was trying to sleep, but Li San Niang's mind was still filled with all sorts of random thoughts.
"Everyone has their own ambitions. In my opinion, I naturally hope to become a doctor, and a good doctor."
Then, within our means, we will help the women at this time, improve their medical care, alleviate their pain, and promote the progress and development of medicine in the Tang Dynasty.
This is the ceiling I've broken through, and it's what I wanted.
Li San Niang rolled over. "But how could every transmigrator think that way?"
Take Ding Mingxuan and the people behind him as an example. Once they have the ability, they want a better and more prestigious position. At that time in the Tang Dynasty, what could be better than the supreme ruler?
How dare they?
What gives them such confidence?
With the sound of the clapper, Li San Niang finally fell into a deep sleep.
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