Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 287 - 259: Love Breeds Worry, Worry Breeds Restlessness; The Lady Wanders, Seeking Her Beloved (5)
Wen Caishang flipped her sleeve and drew her sword. The soft sword was like a spirit snake, its blade swirling, targeting the eavesdropping car driver’s ear. The driver only felt a "buzz," his ears went numb, and two streaks of blood flowed out. Only later did he gradually feel pain, unable to hear external sounds.
With a gentle sigh, she secured the gold tightly. Clutching it fiercely, she muttered, "Hehe, this brocade bag is worth a fortune!" Pressing it to her skin, she hid it at her bosom.
Li Xian wanted to speak but hesitated. Wen Caishang closed the curtain and nestled beside Li Xian, joyously saying, "Mr. Li La... now no one will disturb us. He can’t hear."
Li Xian laughed and said, "Madam, you are quite bold." Wen Caishang playfully scolded, "You rascal, do you think I don’t understand you? You have a wicked temper, and an even bolder heart."
The carriage sped through the mountain wilderness.
The driver held the reins, looking straight ahead, unable to hear anything. The mountain road was indeed bumpy, but fortunately, he was adept at driving the horse.
A few hours passed.
They soon entered the official road; as the route grew smoother, carriages and horses became more frequent.
Li Xian lifted the curtain and saw they had reached Ziqiong County. Observing the familiar roadscape along the way, he felt a mix of emotions.
Wen Caishang leaned against his shoulder, her face flushed; she glanced at the scenery outside the window, utterly uninterested.
After traveling for another three quarters of an hour, the outline of Yihetang Manor was visible. After months away, the manor seemed unchanged. Wen Caishang had already prepared for relocating, selling off land and shops.
Li Xian said, "Old man, stop here, you can walk back on your own." He secretly used his inner Qi, creating a gentle buzzing sound, faintly conveying his intent to the old driver.
The old driver nodded repeatedly, jumped off the carriage, and ran away, fearing that Li Xian wanted to take back the gold. Li Xian thought, "I’ll find a way to escape later; I’ll inevitably involve innocent people. It’s better to send him away first."
Li Xian held the reins, guiding the carriage to the side gate of Yihetang Manor. This led directly to the inner courtyard, hence there were few servants or nursing home guards.
Li Xian exclaimed, "Ah! Madam... I prepared a surprise, but I left it in Huangshan Town!"
Wen Caishang chuckled, "You rascal, it’s okay, your thought is what matters." Li Xian said, "No... I can’t let my intent go to waste like this."
Wen Caishang helplessly asked, "What do you plan to do? Return the way we came?" Li Xian said, "Now that we’ve reached the manor, I feel heartache for your exhaustion along the way. I was rough and ignorant, and unintentionally hurt you. Madam, why don’t you enter the manor first and rest?"
Upon hearing the word "rough," Wen Caishang’s pretty face reddened. She thought, "You rascal, bringing this up, intentionally making me feel embarrassed. You certainly aren’t rough—more like full of mischief."
She found Li Xian’s words considerate, unable to refuse. Moreover, she felt relaxed returning to the manor, reluctant to leave, she said, "Alright, you must come back swiftly."
Li Xian replied, "Alright!" He took out the Heaven and Earth Box from his bosom, saying, "Madam, this belongs to you, now that we’re back at the manor, please keep it safe."
Wen Caishang was filled with unlimited warmth, not thinking of anything else, only that Li Xian adored and respected her, returning her item. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Wen Caishang put it into her sleeve, thinking, "What’s mine is yours, there’s no need for separation between us. I calculate interests with outsiders, but would I do that with you?" She said, "You little rascal, speaking of this, I haven’t settled accounts with you yet."
"You were so fierce to me; it made me suffer."
Li Xian said, "When I return, let Madam reprimand me as she wishes." Wen Caishang softly said, "I no longer blame you, Mr. Li La... I truly can’t bear to be apart from you. Let me go with you, I’ll immediately see what surprise you have."
Li Xian said, "Madam, if you come along, the surprise will turn into a fright. I also do not wish to part from you, yet such is life, alas..."
He sighed deeply inside.
Wen Caishang lingered for a moment, watching as Li Xian rode away in the carriage, gazing for a long time. Her heart felt rather empty; just a moment apart seemed unbearable. She unconsciously took a few steps forward.
Suddenly, a voice sounded: "Madam!"
Ding Hu, hearing the commotion, arrived for inspection and said, "Madam, could that carriage be an intruder? I’ll dispatch people to chase it."
Wen Caishang dispassionately said, "Don’t bother. Don’t go disturbing it, or else I’ll severely punish." She glanced toward the cart, fully expressing her tenderness.
Tasting the feeling for the first time.
Uncle Xiang hurriedly arrived, saying, "Madam! You’ve finally returned!"
Wen Caishang turned and entered the manor, casually brushing her sleeve. Ding Hu and the other nursing home guards retreated, Uncle Xiang following closely, bowing deeply, exceedingly respectful.
Wen Caishang walked gracefully, like a wandering dragon, moving through a floral garden. She randomly picked a flower, sniffing lightly with her nose. The fragrance was long-lasting. She always liked cultivating flowers, but her interest shifted; seeing them bloom brilliantly, competing for beauty... no longer stirred any elegant interest.
Her mind fully occupied with thoughts of Li Xian’s surprise. Yet worrying about the "Heavy Pupils" harming his eyes, despite trusting him greatly, she feared the harm to his body, feeling both distressed and conflicted.
Uncle Xiang said, "Madam, the Dragon Appreciation Banquet had long ended. Why... why have you taken so long to return?"
Wen Caishang replied, "This Dragon Appreciation Banquet added many twists and turns. But now that it’s over, saying more is useless. You only need to know that I returned safely and achieved significant gains."
She opened the Treasure Box.
The Ancestral Silkworm crawled on her finger. Wen Caishang thought of something, smiled gently, and scolded, "Bold." She softly teased the Ancestral Silkworm, murmuring, "These past days have been difficult for you. Don’t blame me for not helping you."
Uncle Xiang felt quite surprised, vaguely sensing Wen Caishang had changed a lot, her brows relaxed, lips red, cheeks rosy... yet it was challenging to describe specifically.
Wen Caishang asked, "How are the preparations for relocating the manor?"
Uncle Xiang replied, "Very smoothly. Madam, where are we relocating the manor to? Due to the sudden move, many industries can’t be managed clearly. Inevitably, some properties were sold cheaply."
"No matter." Wen Caishang said, "I maintained the manor here solely for the Dragon Appreciation Banquet. Now that it has passed, we will naturally relocate elsewhere. Moreover, my whereabouts have been exposed. Settling here again, I am not afraid of outsiders seeking me, but frequent disturbances would diminish my interest."
