Yang Xiangdong brought his wife here to burn incense and have fun.

After they got married, they would come here several times a year. The Sutra Library and some buildings here were sponsored by Mrs. Yang's family. The former abbot Wuchen was a good friend of the family. But he was old and passed away a few years ago.

The current abbot, Kong Jing, is a disciple of Wu Chen. He has great respect for Madam Li and every year when the mountain fruits come down, the first batch will be sent to his house.

When I arrived at the temple, I heard that Kong Jing had fallen on the mountain and was now recuperating in the clinic at the foot of the mountain.

Yang Xiangdong met an old friend, Xiong Qian, who was a gentle and elegant young man. He also came with his wife. The two good friends were very happy to meet each other and chatted while drinking tea.

Mrs. Yang and Mrs. Xiong sat on one side. Mrs. Yang kept looking at her: "You are so beautiful!" She praised her generously: "You are good-looking, well-dressed, and have a unique temperament."

The woman opposite said, "You are straightforward and likable." But she thought to herself, look at this person with such a dignified demeanor...

"Do you have children?" asked Mrs. Yang.

The woman's eyes were shining with a strange light, "I'm almost there." She gently stroked her belly.

"Oh! Congratulations! But why did you come to the mountain temple? It's cold here and the road is not easy to walk on. I heard that the abbot fell down.

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"I've been bored at home for a few months. My husband said the scenery here is unique, so we came to stay for a while."

"The scenery here is beautiful. Lord Yang and I come here several times every year. In the spring, in mid-April, there are still mountain flowers blooming here! In the summer, when it is the hottest time in the city, we still have to cover ourselves with thin blankets at night!

I have a son and a daughter, and they like this place very much... This time, I said I would bring them here, but the adults were afraid that it would affect their studies. In fact, why would it take just a few days? You have to tell my sister, and she and her husband will definitely side with my husband. My eldest sister is very strict with my two children. Alas, they are all upward people. Only I..." She complained and smiled beautifully.

"I really envy you! I actually really want to have another baby, but my eldest sister said that I had a difficult delivery last time, and she's afraid there will be trouble next time. She also said that since we already have a son and a daughter...if I like it, I can let my husband take a concubine to have a baby..." After saying that, she laughed out loud.

He kindly reminded me, "You should eat more green vegetables and walnuts... They are good for your brain! Your baby will be smart! Don't eat too much... Don't get too fat..."

She chattered on and on.

Wei Xiangyu...Yes, this Xiong Qian’s wife is Wei Xiangyu.

She endured the constant clamor and glanced at Yang Xiangdong with some sympathy: It's hard for him to endure this vulgar and boring woman for so many years!

How can a woman like this compare to me?

That night, Yang Xiangdong suggested that he and Brother Xiong have a long talk in one room, and let Mrs. Xiong and his wife stay in one suite so that they can take care of each other.

Everyone agreed happily.

Mrs. Yang was indeed a caring person. She helped Wei Xiangyu take care of the lights, candles, water, quilts and other things before returning to her own bedroom next door.

Nothing happened overnight.

The next day, Mrs. Xiong was pregnant and couldn't climb the mountain.

Yang Xiangdong and Xiong Qian went to climb. Mrs. Yang only walked a short distance, then turned back when she saw that they could no longer keep up.

Another day of vegetarian meals, tea, chess and chatting.

Yang Xiangdong and Xiong Qian, probably tired from climbing during the day, fell into a deep sleep, and saw a fire outside. They got up and ran out when the patrol came to call them...

"Ah, their room is on fire!" Yang Xiangdong shouted.

Seeing this, Xiong Qian rushed into the burning room.

Yang Xiangdong looked around and saw only two patrolmen running around. The maids they brought were all down the mountain, and the maids didn't hear anything. He was a little confused as to why he got up so late. Suddenly, he seemed to see Xiong Qian pulling a woman out. Although he couldn't see her clearly, he was sure that it was Wei Xiangyu. "Where's my wife? Cuihua? Cuihua?"

He rushed in, but was stopped by Mr. Xiong: "You're furious!"

"My wife is in there!"

"Then... let's go together!"

Just as he ran to the door, a beam suddenly fell from the roof and hit Yang Xiangdong on the head. His eyes went dark for a moment and he cried in his heart, "It's bad, it's over!"

...After an unknown amount of time, Yang Xiangdong woke up.

In the clean and simple room, he was the only one lying there.

He was frightened and broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly stood up, checked himself, touched his face, and then his whole body. Except for a slight pain in the back of his head, everything else was fine.

Not bad, not bad.

If I really get burned, all my plans will be in vain! "Someone come?"

A young monk came in and asked, "Sir, are you awake?"

"Where's my wife? Where's Brother Xiong?"

"Please wait a moment..." The little monk went out, and after a while, a woman came in! Yang Xiangdong's hair stood on end when he saw her, "Big sister?! Why are you here?"

Madam Li smiled and sat on the only stool: "If I don't come, won't something bad happen?"

Yang Xiangdong came back to his senses and stared at Madam Li: "How is Cuihua...?"

Madam Li looked at him expressionlessly: "What do you think?"

Yang Xiangdong's mind was working quickly, something was wrong! If something happened to his wife, this elder sister who regarded her as a treasure would not be so calm.

This is really bad, what went wrong? "Big sister... is Cuihua okay?"

"It's okay." Mrs. Li answered simply.

"With whom? Wei Xiangyu?" Mrs. Li smiled.

Yang Xiangdong felt like he was hit on the back of his head again. As smart as he was, he didn't know how to deal with it for a moment.

Then she knew, and the secret was leaked. "Sister, what did you know?" he asked in a deep voice.

Madam Li felt both hatred and laughter. After all, he was the person she chose, and she could still remain calm when the time came.

"Everything! You and Wei Xiangyu had an affair, and she got pregnant with your child. You bribed Xiong Qian, who was injured and inhumane, and pretended to marry Wei. Then, you burned him and my sister to death here. Xiong Qian was the benefactor who saved my sister and you. He died and his pregnant wife became a widow. Then, you took pity on them, remarried them, and repaid their kindness. It became a good story, right?"

Yang Xiangdong lowered his eyelids. Yes, she knew everything! "Then...what about Wei Xiangyu?" he asked softly.

"Burned to death! One body, two lives!" Mrs. Li smiled faintly.

Yang Xiangdong looked outside. Things didn't work out. Xiangyu was dead... everything was over.

"What about me? Why don't you kill me?"

"Because... I don't want to make my sister sad, I don't want her to be a widow! Your children can't live without a father! I lost my mother when I was young, life was so difficult... Without a father, it won't be better either." Mrs. Li was a little sad.

"You..." Yang Xiangdong looked at Mrs. Li.

Madam Li said, "Yang Xiangdong, do you know how surprised I was when I heard the news? I carefully selected you. You are smart, calm, know the gains and losses, and have a good character...

When I discussed this with you, I thoroughly analyzed the pros and cons of marrying my sister. I was afraid that you would regret it one day. Although I value your outstanding talent and the future you may bring, I hope that my sister will live a happy life... I didn't force you, induce you, or deceive you. Right?"

Yang Xiangdong had nothing to say: "Yes."

"Then how did you get to this point?" There was disappointment in Mrs. Li's eyes, not sadness.

In fact, these words made him more upset than calling him a devil or a venomous snake, or beating or scolding him.

He was speechless. "Sister, now that things have come to this, what do you say we should do?"

"What should I do...I'll give you another chance to choose."

Madam Li took out some papers and said, "This is what Wei Xiangyu said before she died..."

Yang Xiangdong's flesh jumped.

"Write down what happened, sign and seal it. I will keep several copies separately. If you can change your mind and keep your original promise, I will pretend that nothing happened. I can even buy some beautiful women for you.

These letters will serve as a constraint for you. No matter how high you go, if you have second thoughts, a letter will bring you back to square one.

The second option is: If you don't want to... then I will have no choice but to kill you. Although it will make my sister sad... but she will only be sad for a few years. When the girl is getting married and the son is taking the entrance exam, she will be busy enough to forget the past. Think about it carefully!"

"Sister, what I did was to kill her. Are you going to let me go so easily? I have to admit that if I were in her shoes, I wouldn't be able to do it."

"I didn't look for you because of your noble character! I never believe that there are perfect people. My likes, values ​​and forgiveness all have a price tag! If you are worth it, the Li family will remain the same. If you are not worth it..."

"Since you said so, I don't have to think about it anymore. From now on, I will live a good life with Cuihua and raise my son to be a good person. Big sister, thank you for giving me another chance."

"Well! Come with me!"

Yang Xiangdong followed Madam Li like a wooden man and walked into a small room.

There were several people lying on the wooden board inside, all covered with cloth. It seemed that there had been a fierce fight without his knowledge.

Madam Li uncovered one of them and could vaguely see that it was Wei Xiangyu...

In Yang Xiangdong's mind was that beautiful and unique woman. Every time he saw her, she was so beautiful...

But what was in front of him was pitch black and deformed, with burnt hair.

"I asked you to come and see her because I wanted you to understand: no matter how beautiful or ordinary the skin is, after being burned like this, it will look like a demon. Yang Xiangdong, you disappoint me. It's not because you want to harm my little sister, but because you are trying so hard to plan something that will never come true.

If my younger sister really dies, will I agree to let you marry the so-called benefactor?

Wrong! Even if I didn't know that you guys had harmed my little sister, I would still make Wei Xiangyu a deity, making her feel no pity at all, so that you wouldn't be able to open your mouth to speak. Then, I would choose a suitable girl from my parents' home to marry you!"

Yang Xiangdong gently covered the list and nodded: "Now I know."

"You might think that if the Li family is finished, no one can stop you from doing what you want..."

"Sister, I have never thought about it this way!" Yang Xiangdong was shocked. He would never admit this.

"You may think so, but I tell you that you can't do it!" Madam Li laughed, "You are closely related to the Li family. If the Li family is finished, you will definitely not be able to escape!

When people are attracted by sex, they become stupid... Don't you think about what Wei Xiangyu is pursuing? You are just her helpless choice.

If you really marry her, you will have to become a corrupt official. Otherwise, with your little family property, can you afford to support her? How much of any beautiful friendship will be left after going through the daily necessities of life? "

Suddenly, a crying voice came from outside: "Sister! Husband! Are you in there?"

"Coming, coming!" Mrs. Li left in a hurry.

Yang Xiangdong looked at Wei Xiangyu and said, "I'm sorry I can't die with you."

Here it comes, six thousand words today. Most of them were written in the morning. My brain is numb...

Please correct any mistakes. I just reviewed it once and then posted it.