Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 282 - 258: Spring Breeze Fills the Hall, Reaching Third-Layer Cultivation, For My Beloved, Crossing the Seven-day Pass, Side by Side on the Painted Boat
At this moment, when she mentioned the words "heartless man". It was probably a tangled mess of love and hate; though she had no interest in it, she didn’t mind listening.
She sat on the wooden zither, legs crossed to the side, exuding an elegant demeanor. Li Xian curiously asked about the matter.
It turned out...
This woman was originally from a wealthy family in Great Qing City. She had been pampered since childhood, living in peace and happiness. However, the family had few members and had not had a male heir for a long time.
In the blink of an eye, the woman reached a marriageable age. She felt sorry for her aging parents, fearing that no one would take care of them. So, she wanted to find a husband who would live with her family and not leave the home.
Due to the considerable wealth and property at home, many young talents were eager to be selected. The woman, with her charming appearance and tranquil nature, was even more popular.
The woman thought to herself, "If I choose a young and handsome man, they tend to be flirtatious, and I, as a delicate woman, would ultimately suffer. If I choose one from a wealthy family, they’re shrewd, and with my family’s thin lineage, how could we manage? It is better to choose an ordinary one, easier to control, and to live a stable life."
Among all the young and outstanding men, she deliberately chose the ordinary-looking Zhang Dajiang as her husband. For years after the marriage, life was stable. Although Zhang Dajiang was lazy, he was largely considered honest and steady.
But as time went on. Her parents’ health deteriorated, making it difficult to manage household chores. They entrusted the property and real estate... to Zhang Dajiang to manage.
Zhang Dajiang gradually revealed his true nature, secretly using the rental money to visit brothels and gambling houses. The parents felt powerless and turned a blind eye.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Dajiang became increasingly arrogant, no longer hiding his actions. The parents couldn’t bear it anymore and confronted Zhang Dajiang. Both being old, they were so angered by Zhang Dajiang’s words that they died on the spot with their eyes rolled back.
The woman deeply regretted her initial decision and reported Zhang Dajiang to the government office. Zhang Dajiang colluded with the County Magistrate, falsely accusing her of being promiscuous and claiming she caused her parents’ death.
He then issued a divorce paper in front of everyone.
And seized all the family property. The woman, unable to hold back her anger, sought Zhang Dajiang tonight for a confrontation. Zhang Dajiang cruelly knocked her unconscious on the spot.
During a voyage, she was dumped into the river and Zhang Dajiang escaped.
At that moment, Li Xian and Wen Caishang happened to be nearby and rescued her. Hearing about her tragic background, Li Xian thought of his younger brother and himself. Two fine young men, even in this world, were bullied and left impoverished.
What’s more for a solitary woman. Li Xian was just about to speak when Wen Caishang said, "Little Immortal, such a man is useless to live. You should help her seek revenge."
Li Xian was puzzled, "Madam... what is this..."
When Wen Caishang listened to the woman’s miserable situation, her mind was in turmoil, indeed reflecting upon herself.
That Zhang Dajiang couldn’t be compared with Li Xian. But Wen Caishang trained Li Xian, precisely because she saw that his background was clean and posed no threat.
"Li Xian stood faithfully by my side during dire times, risking everything to protect me, how could any man compare to him? That Zhang Dajiang and the like... compared to my Mr. Li La, are not even worthy of carrying his shoes."
"But Mr. Li La is truly a charming man. Throughout my life, I, Wen Caishang, have never been so emotionally affected by anyone. I love him dearly, yet he... he happens to have such a flirtatious nature."
"In the past, I could naturally control him. But now... with Li La’s unparalleled talent, his heavy pupils, and perfection... all embodied within him. It’s only a matter of time until his strength surpasses mine. By then, flocks of beauties will flock to him."
"I naturally do not fear for my beauty. But... Ao Mo says he’s flirtatious, and I find him rather flirtatious too. By then... how will I differ from this woman? Mr. Li La may love and protect me, yet... yet I always hope that he sees only me in his eyes."
"And he only sees me, and so, I only look at him. In such a way, everyone else in the world could disappear, and it would not matter."
She loved Li Xian’s talent and was also afraid of his talent. This worry had been buried in her heart since Li Xian revealed his heavy pupils.
Lost between gains and losses, her concern grew heavier. Having gone through the "Seven-day Pass," during which they remained inseparable, enjoying each other’s company daily... Wen Caishang, like a flood breaking its banks, found it difficult to part with this affection; the more precious it was gained, the more fearful it was to lose.
In their moments of joy, she couldn’t think too much. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
But after hearing the words of the drowning woman, her thoughts wandered continuously. She leaned closer to Li Xian, holding his palm.
Li Xian said, "Zhang Dajiang indeed deserves to be killed. Your ordeal in the water, this must be true. Since Madam has spoken, I will take care of it for you."
The woman joyfully said, "Good, good, thank you, benefactor, thank you, benefactor. Little girl... the little girl has a request. Please let that villain see me one more time before he dies."
Li Xian said aloud, "Naturally, it is no problem." With emotion, he said, "A woman like you, I actually admire a lot."
The woman said self-mockingly, "My poor judgment of people brought harm to my entire family; what is there to admire."
Li Xian said, "That’s not so."
"You can know a person but not their heart; poor judgment of character can’t be entirely your fault. Zhang Dajiang caused your parents’ death, yet you dared to confront him, truly a heroic woman among women. Many people, when faced with this situation, would be at a loss and end up muddling through."
"That’s why I admire you. While I, Li Xian, do not claim to be a very good person, if there’s an injustice, I am bound to lend a hand where I can."
"Especially since Madam has spoken, you can rest assured."
Li Xian looked at Wen Caishang, holding her hand, with intimate gestures.
The woman said with emotion, "Benefactor... you saved my life; I truly... truly thank you!"
Li Xian smiled and said, "It was a simple task; you can get up. I’ll dock the boat and help you punish that villain right away."
Wen Caishang’s heart swayed, she leaned softly against him, yet she thought to herself, "My husband is indeed charming. He has a great disposition, easygoing and kind-hearted... But it’s precisely this kind of disposition that makes me uneasy. With your help, how could this woman ever forget you? And when you talk to her like this, how many lifetimes of blessings has she accumulated?"
She secretly made up her mind, "I... I must find a way. To keep you by my side properly."
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