Seeing Coach Qian's expression, Jiang Ling felt uneasy. She steadied herself and said to Coach Qian, "Coach Qian, just say what you need to say!"
"I..." The usually carefree Instructor Qian was momentarily speechless, his thick eyebrows furrowed and his expression unusually conflicted. After a long while, Instructor Qian finally spoke, somewhat stammeringly, "Sister-in-law Jiang, I have a favor to ask. A while ago, my senior sister came to visit me and happened to see me training Jiang Wenxi in martial arts. My senior sister is very fond of Jiang Wenxi and thinks she is a martial arts prodigy."
"As I told you before, my senior sister is the most skilled female constable in the Six Doors today. She hopes to bring Jiang Wenxi to her side and teach her all her secrets!"
Jiang Ling could tell that Instructor Qian was conflicted when he spoke. Jiang Ling knew that Instructor Qian was also conflicted about this matter, after all, his senior sister was not in Pingxi County but in the bustling Shengjing, a place that some people never set foot in their entire lives.
The worst-case scenario is that Jiang Wenxi may never be able to return to Lujia Village or Jiang Ling's side again.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ling was conflicted. She knew that Instructor Qian meant well. If Wenxi really left with his senior sister, he would most likely be successful in the future, and even become outstanding. But that place was not Pingxi County, but Shengjing. Jiang Wenxi was, after all, her child. The thought of such a far place made Jiang Ling feel more reluctant.
Instructor Qian noticed Jiang Ling's conflicted expression. After a long silence, he said as if he had made a great decision, "Sister-in-law Jiang, why don't we just let it go and let Wenxi stay here? That way, you can come and see her often. As for girls, they can just find someone to marry in the future!"
Instructor Qian's last words deeply affected Jiang Ling, especially in this era, where even if a girl doesn't know anything, she still has to get married when she grows up. Thinking of this, Jiang Ling had made up her mind, but she still wanted to ask Jiang Wenxi's opinion, since this matter was related to Jiang Wenxi's future.
"Wenxi, let me ask you, would you like to go to Shengjing to learn martial arts with Uncle Qian's senior sister?" Jiang Ling asked, stroking Jiang Wenxi's head with eyes full of affection.
"Mother, where is Shengjing? Is it far away?" Jiang Wenxi asked, blinking her obsidian-like eyes.
“Hmm… that place is indeed very far away, and it’s possible that I won’t see my mother for several years…” Jiang Wenxi’s expression changed noticeably as she said this, and her originally upturned lips pouted. Seeing this, Jiang Ling continued to add, “But Uncle Qian’s senior sister is very powerful. You can learn a lot of kung fu and be able to protect the people of that area. Also, there are a lot of delicious foods in Shengjing. Would you like to do that?”
"I..." Jiang Wenxi bit her lip, unsure how to answer herself.
If it's really like what my mother said, and I can't see her, then I really don't want to go. But my mother also said that there's a lot of good food there, and I can learn to protect the people in the area. Hearing this, I feel a bit hopeful.
"Instructor Qian, is your senior sister still in Pingxi County?" Jiang Ling asked.
“Yes, my senior sister will not be setting off back to Shengjing until tomorrow. I was planning to send someone to Lujia Village to find you tomorrow, but I didn’t expect you to come here by yourself today!” Instructor Qian replied.
"Hmm... Can I meet your senior sister today? As you know, Shengjing is too far away. If Wenxi doesn't adapt or something unexpected happens, I can't help her. Even if I send a fast horse to inform her, it will take at least a week. I want to talk to your senior sister in person!" Jiang Ling said.
"No problem, no problem. I reckon my senior sister will be back soon. You and Wenxi haven't seen each other in a long time. You two chat for a while, I'll go out and take a look!" With that, Instructor Qian got up and left.
After watching Instructor Qian disappear, Jiang Ling hugged Jiang Wenxi and asked, "Wenxi, is it hard working here?"
Jiang Wenxi hugged Jiang Ling's neck and said coquettishly, "It's not tiring at all, it's not tiring at all. It's so much fun here, and Senior Brother Lu accompanies me to the back mountain to catch pheasants and rabbits from time to time!"
Hearing Jiang Wenxi say this, Jiang Ling felt a little relieved. She gently stroked Jiang Wenxi's back without saying a word.
"Senior sister, over here..." After some time, a series of hurried footsteps, accompanied by Instructor Qian's loud voice, reached Jiang Ling's ears.
Jiang Ling immediately opened her eyes, gently patted Jiang Wenxi, placed her on a chair, and tidied her hair and clothes.
A woman dressed in a black long robe, with a sturdy build and a beautiful face, appeared in front of Jiang Ling. She rushed to Jiang Ling like a gust of wind, reached out and grabbed Jiang Ling's hand, and said with a smile, "Oh, you must be Wen Xiniang!"
Jiang Ling was a little stunned by the heat, and after several seconds she nodded somewhat awkwardly.
"Oh my, Wenxi's mother, your daughter is wonderful! I fell in love with her at first sight! Her chubby and energetic personality is exactly like mine when I was a child..." Instructor Qian's senior sister seemed to be a bit talkative, holding Jiang Ling's hand and chattering on and on.
"Ahem...ahem...Senior sister! Senior sister! Let's get to the point! Let's get to the point!" Instructor Qian reminded her somewhat embarrassedly from the side.
"Oh dear, look at my head! Wenxi Niang, please don't mind! Let me introduce myself briefly. I am Instructor Qian's senior sister, surnamed Ye, given name Feng. I am the female constable of the Six Doors in Shengjing!" Ye Feng slapped her head and quickly began to introduce herself.
"Since you're here today, I wanted to ask you about Jiang Wenxi. I guess my junior brother has already told you. This little girl is a martial arts prodigy, and I really want to bring her under my wing and teach her everything I know!" Ye Feng blinked at Jiang Ling and said.
“This…” Jiang Ling bit her lip and her gaze suddenly fell on Jiang Wenxi, who was eating snacks to the side.
"Instructor Qian, this is a gift for you. I was busy earlier and didn't have time to think about it. Also, please ask someone to make a dress for Wenxi with these few feet of cloth. Wenxi, you and Uncle Qian go out to practice martial arts. I have something to say to this aunt!" There were some things Jiang Ling didn't want to say in front of the child, so she quickly made up an excuse to send Jiang Wenxi away.
"Let's go, Wenxi! Your senior brother Lu must have already prepared rabbit meat for you! Let's go eat!" Instructor Qian picked up Jiang Wenxi and said to her.
"Alright, Miss Ye, go ahead and speak!"
Just as Instructor Qian closed the door, Jiang Ling turned to Ye Feng and said...
Ye Feng wasn't nervous. She blinked and said to Jiang Ling, "Actually, it's about your daughter. I made it very clear just now, but it's your personal wish. I can't just take your child away!"
“Besides, there are few women in this martial arts school to begin with, and Wenxi is getting older and older. She can’t go back to hanging out with these brats, can she? My place is different; at least we’re all women!” Ye Feng said.
Jiang Ling had actually considered this matter, but she had asked around in the surrounding counties and found that other martial arts schools didn't even accept girls.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ling couldn't help but sigh. Sui He and Yao Jie had already been delayed, and Wen Xi couldn't be delayed. With that thought, Jiang Ling gritted her teeth and looked at Ye Feng, saying, "Okay, I promise you! But you have to promise me two things too!"
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