This sense of crisis prompted me to distance myself from Luo Fengtang, my father, my annoying stepmother, and my two younger brothers who had taken away my affections. So, I shut myself off and stopped interacting with them. I lived alone in the world I had created and grew up peacefully. But when I came of age, my father insisted on arranging a marriage for me.
In a fit of anger, I ran away from home. Relying on my father's power and the martial arts skills I had practiced since childhood, I bullied men and women outside. Later, when I got tired of playing around, I found a secluded place to live in seclusion.
Looking back now, I realize how difficult it was for me to be mischievous and naughty all those years, having to rely on my father's influence while remaining undetected. At the time, I only found it exciting and fun. I heard that my father was so angry with me that he was bedridden for more than three months, and Luo Fengtang was in complete chaos, almost getting wiped out by the people from Liang Palace next door. But those are just rumors. My father has always been very resilient; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to give birth to a daughter like me.
"After you finish eating, come back with your father. Your father will no longer force you to get married. If you don't want to get married, then we won't. If you can come home with me, you can do whatever you want."
My father served me rice while trying to persuade me to go home. Finally, he gave in. If he hadn't pushed me so hard back then, I wouldn't have hated him for so many years. That year, Ji Ruchen said he would take me away, and I went with him without thinking. Looking back now, I realize I went too far.
"Do my stepmother and brothers know that Father came to visit me?" Since I had decided to go back, I naturally wanted to find out the situation at home, so I asked.
"Big sister must miss Ling'er, and Ling'er misses big sister too. Ling'er will treat big sister to candy." At this moment, a little rascal rolled in from outside the door. He was round and chubby, with a candied hawthorn in his mouth. He was fair and plump, wearing a bright red vest. He looked like the kind-hearted boy from the story and was very lovable.
The chubby little boy who rolled in was none other than my third brother, Luo Qingling. He's grown so much! I remember when I left, he was just a tiny little thing, always following me around begging for candy. If I didn't give it to him, he would cry and throw a tantrum, and Dad would scold me for it. I got scolded a lot. I never expected him to grow up so much and become so sensible, and even sweet-talking. I just wonder if he's still two-faced. I'll have to test him out when I get the chance. But I don't know why he's here too.
"Adults are talking to adults, why are you interrupting?" I deliberately teased him in a somewhat awkward tone. He didn't get angry and obediently let me scold him. Just like when he was a child, he ran over and grabbed my legs, refusing to let go. His big eyes blinked, he was so cute. Is this still my little brother who used to tattle on me everywhere? I couldn't help but have some doubts. But his habit of clinging to my legs when he sees someone hasn't changed at all.
"Big sister, your clothes are so beautiful, and you look even more beautiful now, like a fairy in a painting. Ling'er will definitely marry a wife as beautiful as you in the future." The little guy said to me earnestly while hugging my leg.
"Stop fooling around, Ling'er. Your older sister is sick and needs to take medicine. We'll play with you later." After saying that to Qingling, her father folded the quilt on the kang (a heated brick bed), put it on the table, and served me some rice. "Qing'er, eat your rice first. After you finish, it's time to take your medicine. We'll talk about the rest later."
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