Chapter 107 My father-in-law seems to have stopped breathing...
Although he was kicked hard and felt a lot of pain, it was his father-in-law, and he had indeed been disrespectful first. While one could argue that ignorance is no excuse and that there was a reason for the incident, it was still his father-in-law...
Therefore, Liu Min accepted the kick willingly and did not feel wronged.
After kicking him, the father-in-law ignored him, his eyes and feet only following his daughter. He hurriedly took two steps forward, pushed aside the person in the way, and stood beside his daughter to support her.
Although his father-in-law didn't care about him, his biological father did care about him.
She rushed over in a hurry, asking him with great concern how he was, and reached out to help him up.
If it were any earlier, even just a stick of incense had passed, he wouldn't have cared about this hand. If it dared to come closer, he would have immediately swatted it away without any mercy. But now, he offered his hand out...
Because I really need someone to rely on.
He needs to find someone to lean on, anyone will do, as long as they can support him and prevent him from collapsing in a sorry state.
I feel very panicked.
His father-in-law didn't like him.
She openly and explicitly disliked him.
It wasn't because he hit him that time...
In just a few short moments, everything changed dramatically.
Shan Lai wasn't a peasant girl, but a noblewoman, while he was...
An exile with no future.
It's no wonder his father-in-law disliked him; if he were in his father-in-law's shoes, he wouldn't be able to accept it either.
Clouds and mud are worlds apart, wells are shallow and rivers are deep... how can they be matched?
He's not the type to curry favor...
But that's a friendly gesture!
Having reached this point in his life, he couldn't be clearer in his heart that Shanlai was the most important person to him, practically his everything. He couldn't imagine life without her, and he would do anything to be with her.
There's always a way.
He slowly straightened his back and walked step by step into the house. His injured leg was painful even with the slightest movement, but he still walked steadily.
Because we are determined.
As soon as I stepped into the house, I heard Shanlai's suppressed, heart-wrenching sobs, as powerful and continuous as the wind blowing outside, with no end in sight.
She wasn't the only one crying.
Someone was saying comforting words.
After listening for a couple of sentences, he understood why she was crying.
Although Shanlai also went out, he didn't have many opportunities to socialize, so naturally he knew nothing. He was different; he already knew that Qiguang's aunt had died tragically at Huguo Temple, but he never imagined that Qiguang's aunt would be Shanlai's mother...
She was overwhelmed with shock and joy just now, only concerned about the person in front of her. Now that she's calmed down a bit, she thinks of her mother. When she asks, she's probably just wondering why her mother didn't come to pick her up with her father...
She didn't know that her mother was already gone.
He lay in his father's arms, clutching his father's clothes until they were crumpled into a hideous ball, and cried out in anguish...
It wasn't just his clothes; that hand seemed to be gripping his heart as well, squeezing it so tightly it felt like it was about to break...
He was still too timid to take a step forward.
That's strange.
They were clearly the closest of people, inseparable, intimately connected, and both were equally heartbroken. He was right there in front of him...
However, the two of them became separated.
He couldn't get close to her world...
Perhaps she will never need him again; a bright future awaits her, while he is a pile of rubbish...
What will he do if she doesn't want him anymore? Will he be able to survive?
I dared not think any further.
It doesn't matter. Maybe she'll remember him in the next moment and bring him into her world, so he won't be an outsider anymore.
No.
The crying gradually stopped, not because she had stopped grieving, but because she was exhausted and had fallen into a deep sleep.
He rushed over to check on her, and was almost touching her when his father-in-law suddenly looked up and glared at him fiercely.
He flinched again, and his outstretched hand slowly fell...
The house was built to be very spacious, but it was still meant for ten people, all crammed together in one place. It was inevitably cramped, and even turning around was difficult. Besides, Shanlai had already fallen asleep, so it was really unreasonable for him to stay any longer.
The soldier was the first to speak up. Among the elders, he only knew Liu Shen, so he was bidding farewell to Liu Shen.
There was really no need for him to stay, so Liu Shen didn't bother with any formalities and simply thanked him while seeing him out the door.
The woman from the military household was worried about Shanlai's health, so she didn't leave immediately. Instead, she went to Liu Min and gave him all sorts of instructions.
Neighborly care and harmony are a wonderful thing, but some people just have to spoil the mood.
"You old woman! If you're going to leave, then leave! What are you babbling about! My daughter's affairs are none of your business!"
It couldn't be any more awkward.
He was a good person, yet he was treated like this. He was not without anger, but seeing that the man was rich and powerful and not someone to be trifled with, how could he dare to resist? He remained silent, lowered his head, and quickly walked out.
Liu Min didn't even dare to express his dissatisfaction; he stood stiffly to the side with his hands hanging down, not daring to move an inch.
In Gu Fang's eyes, this was yet another major crime.
Humans are never satisfied.
At that time, he made a vow before the gods and Buddhas, only hoping that his daughter would be well. He dared not ask for anything else, for fear that if he asked, the gods would think he was greedy and would not bestow blessings upon him.
I've thought about all the worst-case scenarios.
The current situation is something we never dared to imagine back then.
The daughter was safe and sound, without any physical defects or major hardships. She was simply made a servant and married to an unsuitable man.
If you threw it into a crowd, it would be considered presentable.
We should be content.
But what could he do when his daughter was safely in his arms?
How could he possibly resist the urge to pick and choose?
The moment his daughter was born, he made a vow in his heart that no matter what, he would make sure his daughter lived a happy and joyful life. He would do anything for her, as long as she was happy.
This is the man my daughter wanted to marry; she traveled a long way to be with him, her love couldn't be more genuine.
The vows he made were true.
Therefore, he shouldn't say anything more; he should just quietly watch them being affectionate.
But, but!
This person is such a coward, he has no backbone at all.
That's so humiliating!
To be bullied to this extent! A man, with this person saying you're pitiful and that person saying you're pitiful, do you really think it's a compliment? What is this if not spinelessness!
How could anyone agree to this kind of person!
His daughter is naturally beautiful and intelligent, and she is also of noble birth. Her status and character are beyond compare. How could he let such a good-for-nothing who has nothing but her face get her?
Absolutely not!
He tightened his grip on his daughter, his eyes sharp as knives, slashing her away.
This person had better be sensible.
Liu Min was already drenched in cold sweat from his father-in-law's piercing gaze and was pinned to the ground, unable to move.
Gu Xun was his uncle, and he was much more tolerant. He thought the child was quite good.
"Why are you standing? Find a place to sit down, I have a lot of questions to ask you."
He spoke softly, with a smile on his face.
This is an old man, so Liu Min dared not be negligent and quickly bowed, replying, "Please ask, my lord, I will answer all your questions to the best of my ability..."
The old man is easy to talk to, but the father-in-law is difficult to deal with.
"What's the point of talking to him? He's a piece of trash, a mud pig and a mangy dog! It's good enough if I don't hit him! Don't make things worse for me!"
It's understandable for a father-in-law to be picky about his son-in-law, but this is a bit too disrespectful. They're not enemies, so why this attitude?
And it happened in front of her father-in-law.
Liu Shen had just returned after seeing off the military household, and before he could even put one foot down, he heard his in-laws say something like that…
The person paused for a moment at the doorway.
I'm so sorry.
Gu Xun hurriedly stood up from his chair, looking quite embarrassed.
"Zixiu, it's been so long! How have you been?"
Gu Fang didn't move, but held his daughter in the same way he used to, even though his daughter was already sixteen years old and it was no longer appropriate for her to snuggle in his arms.
Liu Shenjiu had seen all sorts of situations in officialdom and rarely panicked. This was just a troublesome in-law, nothing to worry about. Back when the marriage wasn't even settled, he could still personally serve tea to Song Bei. Now that Shanlai was truly his daughter-in-law, it was nothing for him to suffer. It was all as it should be.
The brother-in-law is also a relative by marriage.
This in-law is quite polite and courteous.
"I am a free man, so naturally everything is fine for me. But the Duke, who is loyal to the country and works hard day and night, has aged considerably compared to previous years, though he looks even more robust."
They were all kind words.
Gu Xun laughed and gestured to the chair on the other side, saying, "Why be so formal? Just call me by my courtesy name. Sit down and let's talk. I have a lot of questions to ask you."
I originally intended to ask Liu Min, but since the elders are here, I'll ask them instead.
Liu Shen said something similar, speaking his mind without reservation.
The sheng and qing played in unison on one side, but Gu Fang became angry on the other.
"Brother, what are you doing? Are you deliberately trying to make things difficult for me? Do you really want to see me turn against you?"
The younger brother has had a bad temper since he was a child, partly due to the older brother's influence, so he can't get angry at all.
"I want to ask about Crane Immortal, don't you want to hear it?"
Gu Fang shut up sullenly, lowered his head and pulled his daughter closer to him, patting her back gently twice.
Liu Shen hurriedly said, "If there's anything you want to know, Third Master, you can ask me." His attitude was very humble, and he didn't act like a relative by marriage, so for a moment, no one could find fault with him.
Gu Fang snorted coldly.
He despises this kind of person. Although they may look respectable and decent on the surface, what are they really like? A complete idiot, turned into this state by a woman. No wonder they raised such a wicked son; they're inherently bad! How could his daughter enter such a family?
Fearing things would get tense, Gu Xun quickly changed the subject, saying, "I want to know everything, but there are so many things to ask that I'm afraid I won't get any clear answers. So, Zixiu, you should start from the beginning; it would be more organized that way."
Liu Shen readily agreed, and then asked, "Where shall we begin?"
Gu Xun laughed and said, "Let's start with how Crane Fairy came to your house!" He slowly stopped laughing and sighed, "Speaking of which, I really owe you a great debt of gratitude. If you hadn't taken me in, I really don't know what would have happened to me..."
That's the truth; even Gu Fang couldn't find fault with it.
This is a good hand; we can't afford to misplay it.
“Then it’s up to Lian Si to tell us. Shan, He… I met her late, so there are many things I don’t know as well as Lian Si.”
Gu Xun was also willing to agree, "Then let Lian Si speak."
Overwhelmed with gratitude, he quickly looked up and told her everything he knew.
From the time Yao Yong fell ill, Shan Lai was driven to desperation and sold herself into prostitution. After Yao Yong's death, he took her to Xingdu...
He wasn't stupid; he didn't dare mention the five hundred taels at all.
He was eager to let his father-in-law know his true feelings, so he spoke quickly and passionately, gradually becoming a little carried away, and his voice grew louder and louder...
I woke up someone who had been forced to fall asleep and wasn't sleeping very soundly.
"Lian Si, please stop bothering me... I'm so tired, just let me sleep, forgive me this time, I'll definitely make it up to you tomorrow..."
Her voice was soft and gentle, a mix of negotiation and coquetry, revealing a captivating charm...
It even pressed its face a little closer and gently rubbed it against the wall.
She's always been like this.
Liu Min also always liked to watch her speak in that tone. He couldn't help but put his finger in her mouth and ask her to suck it. She treated him very well and knew that he liked it this way. Every time, she would suck very seriously and diligently.
He really likes it.
But that was when it was just the two of them.
It's not like the current situation...
My father-in-law was clenching his fists, as if he had stopped breathing.
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