Li Xiaoxiao found it hard to believe that such a person would eventually become Qi Yu's capable subordinate, even loyal to him. Given the huge rift between the two brothers, it was truly incomprehensible.
“Sister-in-law, do you know? I won ten games in a row at the money exchange, clearly winning back all my gambling money, but the money family won’t admit it. They said I cheated and even cut off three of my fingers.”
“I can even calculate how much they made. I’m not reconciled. All of this should have belonged to me, but I was taken advantage of because I didn’t have the power.”
Qi Wenzhu talked on and on, but Li Xiaoxiao really didn't believe him. "What are you trying to say by saying all this?"
“I originally wanted to kill Qi Yu, but after being bumped just now, I suddenly realized that although he killed my mother, and although my mother deserved to die, after thinking about what she did, it is indeed unforgivable.”
“I didn’t understand before, until I had three fingers cut off and everyone laughed at me. So, I want to sign a death pact with you and become your bodyguard.”
This move completely baffled Li Xiaoxiao. What? Qi Wenzhu wants to become his bodyguard? Has the world gone mad?
"But why should I need you? What if you hurt Qi Yu someday?"
“Then I will die. That’s the purpose of the death pact.” Qi Wenzhu’s eyes were firm.
Li Xiaoxiao was both confused and deeply shocked.
"If that's really what you want, then so be it." He just said he wanted to kill Qi Yu? How?
Li Xiaoxiao looked Qi Wenzhu up and down. She saw Qi Wenzhu take out a bottle of medicine. Even from a distance of several meters, the danger emanating from that bottle was exceptionally strong.
"This was my plan, Master."
Qi Wenzhu placed the poison on the ground, then stepped back, knelt down, and lay face down with her hands on the ground.
This was the least likely stance to be attacked. Li Xiaoxiao became interested, so she walked over, took out a pair of gloves from her spatial storage, put them on, and then picked up the poison and placed it on her person. Keeping the enemy by her side and monitoring them at all times was better than being on guard all day.
“I agree. I hope you won’t try anything clever. Come with me. From now on, you will live in the Li family. If there is any poisoning incident in the Li family, I will hold you responsible.”
She eventually took Qi Wenzhu back with her. For some reason, the events that she had forgotten for a long time suddenly resurfaced in her mind, becoming more and more detailed.
Li Xiaoxiao then took Qi Wenzhu back to town. On the way, Qi Wenzhu spoke a lot, which was unusual for him. For example, he said, "I have precognitive dreams. I dream that you will be a big shot. I will die and be killed by a strange woman. The person who will come to save me is Qi Yu."
"Your spiritual power will be destroyed."
After talking for a while, Li Xiaoxiao heard a little bit of content related to herself, and was greatly shocked, as her spiritual power was crippled.
"What's the reason?"
Qi Wenzhu continued, "I don't know the specific reason, but I can only imagine a scene where you are locked in a dark room, completely chained. It's quite a miserable experience."
Li Xiaoxiao was even more shocked. Could it really be a precognitive dream? She remembered that the original book mentioned that Qi Wenzhu could foresee the future. Later, she used her precognitive ability to change her face and stay by Qi Yu's side. With this ability, she also avoided many disasters that Qi Yu faced and was highly valued by Qi Yu.
“I also saw a detailed scene of Qi Yu killing his mother. Qi Yu said at the time, ‘A mother like you will only be an obstacle to me. Why don’t you go down? If you go down, you won’t have to worry about Qi Wenzhu’s life or death.’ After killing Cai Shi, Qi Yu put her in a wooden box. I asked Old Wu at the carpenter’s shop before. Qi Yu did place an order for a wooden box in an order, but this order was a gift from Old Wu. It was the day before Qi Yu was investigated. You can go and ask him again.”
Li Xiaoxiao initially listened for fun and was skeptical of Qi Wenzhu's words, but as she listened, she became more and more cautious. Could it be that what he said was true?
That box.
Li Xiaoxiao's heart was pounding. "Mmm," she murmured, unable to utter a single word.
"Let's go, I'll take you to buy some clothes." They returned to the city. Li Xiaoxiao led the horse, and Qi Wenzhu followed beside her, hesitant to speak, but finally couldn't help but say something.
"Sister-in-law, could you give me some of the medicine for my fingers too? I don't want to only have two fingers. I know you have that medicine; I originally intended to threaten you with Qi Yu's life."
In Li Xiaoxiao's heart... I really will thank you...
"Let's talk about it when we get back."
Li Xiaoxiao took Qi Wenzhu shopping for clothes, then helped her wash up in a room upstairs at Suixin Pavilion. On the way, she went to the village head to sign a death contract, and the village head looked at her with a shocked expression.
Does she have to be so wary of even her own brother-in-law? Li Xiaoxiao has signed contracts with quite a few people these days.
After signing the contract, the two went to Old Wu to inquire. It turned out that Qi Yu had ordered a box and asked it to be delivered to the forest, saying that he wanted to carry wild boars for hunting.
Upon hearing the truth, Li Xiaoxin felt as if a thousand insects were gnawing at her heart, causing her great distress. Qi Wenzhu followed behind in silence, but his lowered head seemed to indicate that he was in a good mood. The two of them waited together at the entrance of Qi Yu Academy for the man to come out.
On the nearby streets, people were hawking, "Fish balls! Delicious fish balls! Delicious grilled meat skewers! Five coins a skewer!"
"Fresh vegetables are only one cent per ounce."
While in the bustling city, Li Xiaoxiao was still processing this fact. She simply couldn't understand why her husband had turned evil. Qi Yu was usually gentle and considerate, and he was always considerate in his dealings with people. He was not like such an extreme person at all.
On the street not far away, Jin Shanglin walked unsteadily, carrying a fan.
"Lady Li, it's been so hard to see you, but I'm so glad to finally see you here."
Jin Shanglin greeted Li Xiaoxiao with clasped hands. Who was this person?
I think I've seen him before, he's Jin Shanglin. "I wonder what business Young Master Jin has with me?"
Li Xiaoxiao returned the greeting, and Jin Shanglin continued, "I came here today because of my brother's matter. A major incident has occurred in Ganzhou, similar to the previous outbreak of strange crabs. My brother has tried various methods but has not been able to solve it. Moreover, this disaster is a locust plague, which has severely affected the crops of ordinary people. I wonder if Madam Li has any solutions."
Instead of reporting to the imperial court for a solution, they came to her. How interesting! In the original book, it seems that the female protagonist, Wu Shiyao, resolved this matter. Why didn't it reach Wu Shiyao's side in this life?
“That’s fine, but Young Master Jin, please allow me some time to prepare.” Li Xiaoxiao readily agreed. Jin Shanglin, who had originally been deliberately making things difficult, was now somewhat curious. This woman had agreed? Could it be that she really had a plan? However, they had tried all the possible solutions.
They're not going to eat locusts, are they? Those things are disgusting to look at.
"Then I thank you for your help, Madam Li. I wonder if Madam Li would do me the honor of coming to Suixin Pavilion for a chat? I have some things on my mind that I find difficult to say on the street."
Jin Shanglin asked politely, and Li Xiaoxiao looked at him and agreed without thinking, "Young Master Jin, that's fine."
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