Lu Minzhi was no fool. Signing a death contract and not signing one are two completely different concepts, and they will also determine his future status. People will only entrust someone with important responsibilities when they completely trust them.
"You're quite clever. Go sign it then. Just find Manager Hu." Li Xiaoxiao smiled, looking confident and smug. Qi Yu couldn't help but stare at her with a dazed expression.
"Yes, thank you for your kindness, Master." Lu Minzhi was overjoyed. Shan Yunfang, standing to the side, said sarcastically, "You're at least sensible, humph." Only then did Lu Minzhi raise his head and look at Shan Yunfang. This time, he was not as humble as before. Shan Yunfang caught a glimpse of this look and became even angrier.
This bastard dared to provoke her as soon as he arrived. Did he think she couldn't hold her position? Shan Yunfang was so angry that she immediately left. Only then did Lu Minzhi raise his head from the ground. With Li Xiaoxiao's voice saying, "Get up," he slowly stood up.
Looking in the direction of Shan Yunfang, he couldn't help but take another look. After so many years, he finally found her.
Years ago, he was a member of the mountain bandits. Shan Yunfang's purity was given to him, but unfortunately, he was cowardly at the time and secretly escaped from the mountain stronghold alone, even changing his name. When he finally heard that the stronghold had been destroyed, he had already guessed what kind of experience Shan Yunfang would have.
Lu Minzhi never dared to show himself. He could only keep inquiring about the whereabouts of the Li family and secretly keep an eye on Shan Yunfang. Over the years, that night had flashed through his mind like a nightmare. No matter how many women he met later, he could never forget her. He could find women prettier than Shan Yunfang, and women more innocent than Shan Yunfang, but he always kept her in his heart.
"Amin, I beg you, please save me, or you can kill me, Amin, please." Those words echoed in Lu Minzhi's mind again. He clutched his clothes, filled with guilt, and felt as if his heart was being torn apart.
"Save me, Amin, Amin, if you're really scared, take that away. I don't want it to be with someone else, I don't want to be trampled on." Shan Yunfang's heart-wrenching words still echoed in my ears.
Lu Minzhi walked out of the gate in a daze. Guided by the guards, he found Steward Hu, became a witness, signed and sealed the contract, and finally obtained the death contract. At this moment, he felt that his sins were lighter. He would make up for those things.
As Shan Yunfang stepped outside, she felt a little strange. She had only just met this man, yet he seemed very familiar to her, especially his eyes, which she felt she had seen somewhere before.
But she had never seen this person before. For some reason, she disliked him intensely. She had never felt this way before. Although she had a bad temper, she had never spoken ill of others. She was clearly not that kind of person.
Maybe I'm overthinking it.
Dan Yunfang shook her head. She had been clueless just moments before, but suddenly she had a clue. Perhaps she should calm down and not harbor such malice towards someone.
"Let's go cook." Shan Yunfang thought of some new recipes, or perhaps she should go to the mountains and try making some new seasonings.
The scene of Lu Minzhi that her master showed her revealed everything.
Now is definitely not the time to go to the Empire. Without strength, she can't win the master's approval just by acting cute. Only by becoming stronger and stronger can she take control of her own life. This is what the master has been telling all the women who came down from the mountain stronghold the most.
Shan Yunfang carefully prepared the ingredients, and Li Xiaoxiao went back to pack her things at home; it was time for her to leave.
That evening, the family sat down together for a rare meal and chat. In just one day, it seemed that something was quietly changing in the house. Li Xiaoxiao noticed that the seating arrangement had changed. Xuan Yuan Ying was now sitting in the main seat, while Wu Xin Yue sat opposite her, with two men, Li Zhen Chuan and Li Jie, sitting beside them. The three of them looked harmonious and friendly, as if their relationship had always been this close.
Li Xiaoxiao didn't dare to look too much and could only lower her head and eat her food. This time, the family had added a dish of Qianjiang chicken giblets and even a dish of braised chicken.
That evening, Li Xiaoxiao ate with a hearty appetite, and Wu Xinyue was also extremely satisfied. It had been a long time since she had eaten such a delicious meal. The family ate happily, and Wu Xinyue felt like she was soaking in a honey pot, her face full of smiles. These past two days had been incredibly vibrant for her. On the other side of the table sat Wu Shiyao, who was also surrounded by three men. They were also very harmonious, and every now and then, her husbands would whisper a few words to her.
Li Xiaoxiao felt ashamed. If it weren't for Qi Yu, she would have been extremely embarrassed at this table today. Qi Yu was a sensible person who would often put food on her plate during the meal. Compared to the other two couples, their interaction was quite normal.
Xuanyuan Ying was completely absorbed in eating at the table, a wide smile on his face.
After finishing the meal, Wu Xinyue finally spoke up and instructed Li Xiaoxiao, "Daughter, you must be very careful out there. The outside world is very dangerous. If you really have nowhere to turn, come back to your mother. Shiyao, you too, if things get too tough out there, remember to come back." Wu Xinyue instructed Li Xiaoxiao and also gave Wu Shiyao a word of advice.
Wu Shiyao was taken aback at first, then her face was full of smiles. "Mother is right. Shiyao will definitely take good care of my sister outside. With my second husband Chen Wei in the academy, no one will dare to make things difficult for Xiaoxiao."
Li Xiaoxiao was surprised that Wu Shiyao would actually agree. In the original book, Wu Shiyao was a person who always kept her word and would never make promises rashly. Today was truly beyond her expectations.
"I really have to thank you, sister." Li Xiaoxiao replied with a slight smile. Wu Xinyue felt very gratified to see this. Both children were her children, and it was naturally the best that they could get along harmoniously.
"The two sisters should look after each other. Xiaoxiao, don't cause trouble at the academy and give your older sister a bad influence."
“Yes, yes, yes,” Li Xiaoxiao replied.
Wu Shiyao glanced at Li Xiaoxiao more closely, her eyes full of inquiry, and also at the man in front of her. Why was the prince of the empire here? She would have to ask her about this matter with her fifth husband, Xuanyuan Jinwen, another day.
During the meal, Li Xiaoxiao carried Xuan Yuan Ying away, with Qi Yu following closely behind. They didn't say a word during the meal, and their powerful aura made them hard to ignore, yet no one dared to delve too deeply into their affairs.
After finishing her meal, Wu Shiyao embraced her husband Nangong Jin, her third husband Zong Yuan, and Wu Fenglai, preparing to return to their room together.
On the way, Zong Yuan couldn't help but ask, "Did the Xuanyuan family ever have such a prince? I have no recollection of it at all. I attended Jinwen's grand banquet and heard that among all the princes, I never saw a prince with silver hair."
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