Li Xiaoxiao had no intention of dealing with these lunatics and continued to urge them to leave, "Alright, if you have nothing else to do, then leave. I'm very busy, so don't bother me for no reason."
After saying this, the soldiers left immediately, and the students, feeling humiliated, all went back. Wang Lian was trembling with anger. As she left, she glared fiercely at Li Xiaoxiao's residence before finally walking away unwillingly.
Inside the carriage, she couldn't stop crying. Wang Shanzhang, standing beside her, was also quite helpless. "Lian'er, why are you so hung up on Qi Yu? Do you really want to marry him? Marrying him would mean a miserable life. You know how many years it takes to pass the imperial examination. Since he has no interest in you, then let it go. There are plenty of good families in the capital. Why be so stubborn? Go stay at your brother's house in the capital for a few days. You're just too narrow-minded."
Today, he almost ruined his reputation by fooling around with Lian'er. It's truly an unfortunate end for him. I don't know what bewitched Lian'er is, but she just happens to like Qi Yu, who is a eunuch.
“He is a eunuch by nature, and his career will not go far. Why bother with him?”
Wang Shanzhang became increasingly angry as he thought about it. Wang Lian, upon hearing this, also calmed down a bit, but still refused to accept her fate. "He is a eunuch, and I care about him so much. It is his good fortune. Is there anyone in this world who cares about him more than me? They really don't know what's good for them."
Wang Lian complained bitterly. She had suffered a great humiliation today. Qi Yu had disappeared without a trace. What she really needed to do was to hurry to the capital to find a good family for him. After all, she was already twenty years old and couldn't afford to waste any more time.
"Alright, Lian'er, stop making a fuss. When we get to the capital, your brother will take care of everything."
Headmaster Wang also lost his patience.
The carriage gradually left Xinghua Village.
Li Xiaoxiao returned to the courtyard to continue reviewing the income and expenditure, and also had to analyze the goods sold to other markets. Widow Dong came to the courtyard and saw Li Xiaoxiao in the pavilion. She quickly walked over and knelt in front of Li Xiaoxiao, saying, "Master, I have come here to ask for an opportunity to go to the capital."
Going to the capital? Li Xiaoxiao didn't seem to care. "Okay, we'll arrange it then."
Widow Dong continued, “My lady, I am looking for a good family in the capital. Although Cuihua’s body is still intact, she has been to the mountain stronghold and her reputation is ruined. She needs to change her name and find another family. Therefore, I would like to ask for the opportunity to train a junior steward. For this, I am willing to sign a death contract with you.” This was her last plea.
Upon closer listening, Li Xiaoxiao realized that this was not a difficult matter. Widow Dong was a clever woman, and she could be controlled. Why not do it? Since that was the case, she would grant her wish and repay the kindness of lending money to the original owner of this body to bury her foster mother.
It seems that Widow Dong is indeed quite intelligent. She knows that if she doesn't sign the death warrant, she probably won't have a chance to go to the capital. In addition, she saved Cuihua's life before, and the previous favor has long been exhausted. Once she leaves, they won't have much contact anymore. Moreover, they probably can't go to the capital on their own, and they might not be able to find a good family here. Considering that she is intelligent, Li Xiaoxiao decided to lend a hand.
"Okay, go and do it with Steward Hu."
Widow Dong then left. Feeling a bit bored, Li Xiaoxiao watched Bai Yi, Bai Han, Tuoba Jun, and Gu Huaichen practicing martial arts in another spot. All four children showed talent in martial arts. Li Xiaoxiao dismissed the servants in the courtyard before smilingly approaching them. Bai Yi's eyes lit up when she saw her. "Master, you're here. Is your hand feeling better?"
"Yeah, it's nothing."
Bai Han was still squatting in a horse stance when she stood up, turned around and looked at Li Xiaoxiao with a happy expression, "Sister Li, you're here. You look even more beautiful today than before."
"You're so good at talking."
Seeing that they were practicing their basic skills very well, he was immediately satisfied. These children are so cute. He took out four copies of the Ascension Manual from his pocket and handed them out one by one. "Children, this is the Ascension Manual. As long as you master it, you will become more powerful than me in the future."
As soon as she said that, the children's attention was immediately drawn to her, their eyes filled with longing. How could they not know how strong Li Xiaoxiao was?
Upon seeing this, the four immediately knelt on the ground, saying, "Master, please accept our bow."
The group found it even more amusing that the children treated her like their master; it had been a long time since they had felt so eager to teach children. "Alright, get up. This technique cannot be passed on to outsiders unless they are your disciples. If you do pass it on, your master will not let you off easily." After saying this, she handed the calligraphy to them. The children looked around and, seeing no one, became a little nervous.
They nervously accepted the manual, their faces beaming with joy. Seeing their enthusiasm, Li Xiaoxiao continued, "You won't achieve anything in martial arts just by reading manuals. I'll be going to the capital later, and you can come with me once you've mastered your skills. To do this, you should first observe animals in the back mountains, try hunting, and then try training against even more powerful demons. If necessary, you can also hone your skills at the county's arena. Don't forget the Krav Maga and Tai Chi I've taught you. Once you've mastered these, you can become top-tier figures in the future."
After saying that, Li Xiaoxiao took out a sword and began to practice on the arena next to her. She imagined that she was fighting someone in front of her. Perhaps she should also try it out and find the true meaning of martial arts in the process.
The four children had just put the manual on their bodies when they saw Li Xiaoxiao practicing in a strange way. In the training ground, her figure actually transformed into more than a dozen people, each of whom was constantly making moves. They were all stunned.
"Master, she's so powerful. Can we really reach her level?" Gu Huaichen was somewhat skeptical. This martial art had overturned his understanding. Even when he heard people describe it, he had never heard of such outrageous martial arts in a storytelling hall.
"Just do your best." Bai Yi looked at the white figure with increasing determination and secretly set a goal in her heart: she would follow in Li Xiaoxiao's footsteps and become one of the world's top figures.
The five of them practiced until evening. Gui Sujuan had also prepared dinner. Li Xiaoxiao ate alone, while the servants ate elsewhere. She remembered her mother's instructions. However, eating alone was a bit lonely. After Li Xiaoxiao finished eating, the servants came in to clear the table, and she went straight to the woods. Chen Xueqing was still in the woods.
As she crept into the forest, Gu Lan was indeed waiting outside. Further in, Chen Xueqing was hunting wild boars with a knife. She wasn't very skilled, and with frequent mistakes, the boars were injured, and she herself was also cut and bruised, with tears still on her face. She looked quite pitiful.
As Li Xiaoxiao dragged her bandaged hand on the tree, she suddenly felt guilty. Should she have spoken up and let them take their own course?
Chen Xueqing was still hacking away in the woods, yelling incessantly, acting like she'd gone mad. Li Xiaoxiao watched for a while, then went back inside. It was evening, and she should go back to her room; perhaps she could still see that bastard husband in her dreams.
Once she brings down the Rongguo Mansion and helps the female lead complete her mission, she will go and settle accounts with Qi Yu.
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