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Under the hazy moonlight, veiled as if by a thin layer of mist, a desolate chill spread across the ground, bringing waves of icy coldness.

Li Zhangjie tightened his thick cotton jacket, hurrying along the road home.

The flat cobblestone path reflected the moonlight, resembling a long silver ribbon, beautifully and carelessly strewn across the earth.

The Li family still lived in the small courtyard rented by Li Zhangjie. Li’s father, wearing a coat, hands tucked in his sleeves, paced back and forth at the doorway, waiting for his son’s return.

Each time he paced by the door, he would glance out, his worry evident. It was dark already, yet his son had not returned.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the darkness. On closer inspection, it was indeed his son. Li’s father quickly stepped forward and handed Li Zhangjie a warm handwarmer, “Warm your hands.”

The warmth from the handwarmer was like fatherly love, making Li Zhangjie smile, “Thank you, Dad.”

As Li’s father closed the door, he mentioned, “Your mother made sweet dumplings for you, they’re in the kitchen, go eat.”

Sweet dumplings, once considered a luxury for the Li family, were now a regular treat thanks to their improved financial situation. The sticky, sweet delicacy was particularly delicious.

Feeling warm inside, Li Zhangjie cheerfully agreed, “Then I’ll go now.”

“Go ahead,” Li’s father said, turning to wave his hand.

Entering the house, Li Zhangjie made his way to the kitchen. Passing by Li Ziyun’s room, he heard soft crying. He stopped, “Sister, what’s wrong?”

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Li Ziyun quickly wiped her tears, took a deep breath trying to calm down, then replied, “Big brother, I’m fine.”

Her voice was filled with tears, clearly indicating something was wrong. Li Zhangjie, concerned, said, “Put on your clothes and come to the kitchen. I have something to tell you.”

Li Ziyun didn’t want to go but couldn’t disobey her brother, “Okay, I’ll be right there.”

Li Zhangjie went to the kitchen, where his mother was heating bathwater for him. “Zhangjie, you’re back.”

“Back, Mom.” Li Zhangjie helped his mother up, “You should go to sleep.”

Pointing at a small jar filled with sweet dumplings, his mother instructed, “Eat the sweet dumplings and rest early.”

LiZhangjie nodded, “Okay.”

After his mother left for her room, Li Zhangjie divided the sweet dumplings into two bowls, placing spoons on each, and set them on the table. Just as he finished, Li Ziyun arrived, “Bigbrother.”

“Sit, let’s eat sweet dumplings together.”

Li Ziyun shook her head, “I’m not eating, big brother, you’ve worked hard, you eat.”

Li Zhangjie beckoned Li Ziyun, “Listen to your brother, come eat.”

The two slowly ate the sweet dumplings, feeling sweeter and warmer, lifting their spirits.

Li Zhangjie, with concern, asked, “Has someone bullied you?”

Li Ziyun lowered her head, eyes reddening, shook her head, “No.”

Li Zhangjie softly said, “Can you deceive your brother’s eyes?”

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“No.” Li Ziyun felt truly fortunate to have her brother, her defenses slowly dropping as she recounted her experiences at the medicine shop.

After listening, Li Zhangjie gently patted her head, “It’s okay, life is full of setbacks. Consider Sun Xialan a twist in life; solving it will make things right.” Li Ziyun looked up at Li Zhangjie, full of trust, “Big brother, how do we solve it?”

Li Zhangjie encouraged her, “She said you can’t do anything, right? Let’s secretly learn everything and surpass her, making her regret her actions today.”

Li Ziyun lacked confidence, “Can I learn? I feel so dumb. Today, during her free time, Sister Qingning taught me ten characters, and it took me three tries to learn.”

Li Zhangjie exaggerated, “That’s dumb? I took ten tries to learn when I was your age.”

Li Ziyun blinked in surprise, “Really?”

“Yes, your learning ability is already very good. Be confident, understand?”

Li Ziyun felt a bit more confident, “Big brother, can you teach me some more? I want to learn quickly. Oh, I borrowed a ‘Complete Book of Herbs’ from Qingning sister, can you teach me the names of the herbs? That way, I can fetch the medicine myself without help.”

Li Zhangjie readily agreed, “Sure, I’ll teach you right now.”

The two moved to a smaller room, lit a fire for warmth, turned on two oil lamps, and Li Ziyun began her learning journey…

As Li Ziyun immersed herself in learning, she continued until late into the night, finally succumbing to overwhelming sleepiness.

That night, she learned thirty herb names…n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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In Wan City, Tang Jinghong, escorting grain seeds, arrived in Wan City after a day’s journey, settling in an inn.

They disguised themselves as a merchant convoy, not alerting the local authorities.

This was according to Chu Qingzhi’s advice. Alerting the authorities would ruin their plan, preventing their adversary from acting again.

Chu Qingzhi needed them to act, only then could she capture this person!

Under the cover of night, a swift shadow darted into the distance, leaving behind a trail of afterimages.

Tang Jinghong opened the window, hands behind his back, glanced at the grain seeds in the courtyard, then looked towards the horizon, his brow furrowed in concern, yet his eyes filled with anticipation.

Soon, Chu Qingzhi appeared. He slightly shifted aside, just standing still, Chu Qingzhi was already before him.

With a motion, he pulled Chu Qingzhi into his embrace, “Qingzhi, a day apart feels like three autumns!”

“I felt it was quite long too.” Chu Qingzhi patted Tang Jinghong’s back, “I brought you something to eat.”

Tang Jinghong released Chu Qingzhi, looking down eagerly, “What’s delicious?”

Chu Qingzhi placed the food box on the table, revealing its contents, lifting her chin at Tang Jinghong, “How about it, isn’t it creative?”

She turned milk cookies into individual characters, malting them sandwichstyle. To Tang Jinghong, they were fascinating, “Making cookies so exquisite, it’s almost a pity to eat.”

He selected eight cookies, spellingout, “Tang Jinghong likes Chu Qingzhi.”

“Eat, it’s okay, I’ll bake more next time.” Tang Jinghong sat down, Chu Qingzhi leaned gently on his shoulder, whispering in his ear.

Tang Jinghong, stirred by her words, struggled to control himself. He had never wanted a girl so much in his life.

Chu Qingzhi, nestled in Tang Jinghong’s embrace, sensed his rapid heartbeat and his struggle, daring not to move.

If it were another man, she would have been taken to bed already, but Jinghong had always maintained etiquette, never doing more than kissing her, even then, his hands never wandered.

Such restraint in a man was rare.

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Tang Jinghong took the cup of tea, now cold, and drank it down in one gulp, finally quelling the restlessness in his heart before reaching for the biscuits.

He offered one to Chu Qingzhi first, “You eat first.”

After Chu Qingzhi ate the biscuit, she urged, “I brought them for you, eat more.”

Tang Jinghong, still holding Chu Qingzhi, nodded. The sweet and fragrant flavor was addictive; he ended up eating five biscuits in a row…

Chu Qingzhi gently brushed the teapot, pouring a cup of tea for lang Jinghong, “Drink some water.”

Tang Jinghong stared at the steaming cup for a moment before taking it and drinking.

He thought to himself, Chu Qingzhi is capable of anything, her power is magical, could she be a fairy descended from heaven?

If Chu Qingzhi really was a fairy, then was this her descent to the mortal world? But for what purpose had she come?

Tang Jinghong couldn’t help but let his thoughts wander…

However, his musings were abruptly interrupted as Shuang’er flew into the room, urgently exclaiming, “Come with me, hurry…”

Chu Qingzhi patted Tang Jinghong’s shoulder, “There’s a situation, let’s go.” Following Shuang’er, they flew out of the window, heading in a specific direction.

From a distance, their graceful and agile figures darted across rooftops like hawks, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Shuang’er landed on a rooftop, spreading her wings, and pointed down below.

Chu Qingzhi was accustomed to Shuang’er’s cleverness.

But for Tang Jinghong, it was a revelation. He had last seen Shuang’er as a normally intelligent parrot, but now she exceeded avian intelligence, not only speaking but also leading the way and even directing.

How exactly had Chu Qingzhi trained a parrot to this level? If released for gathering intelligence, would the enemy have any secrets left?

She would eventually tell him whether the enemy had any secrets or not.

Voices came from within the house…

“Useless, to fail such a good plan!”

“Master, it was all because of Chu Qingzhi’s interference that disrupted the plan. If not for her, Tang Jinghong would have been dead or severely injured.” “Why keep Chu Qingzhi around then? Why not eliminate her already!” You think Chu Qingzhi is as easy as chopping cabbage? “Master, we can’t kill Chu Qingzhi. Why don’t you find someone more powerful to do it?” Chu Qingzhi is the nightmare of all underworld figures. No one sent to kill her has returned; instead, their attempts have led to their bases being destroyed. That’s why, without being driven to desperation, no one wants to deal with Chu Qingzhi.

It’s also her fame in both the underworld and the legitimate world that makes her business so successful, otherwise, she would have been suppressed long ago!

“Useless! Can’t even handle a girl!”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Aren’t you also unable to handle her? What right do you have to scold him? Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong exchanged a glance, then one entered through the window, the other through the door, into the room.

There were five people inside.

One was that person from the darkness, his subordinate, another the master, and his two subordinates.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong disguised themselves as an unremarkable senior brother and junior brother.

One dressed in black, the other in white; their appearances as distinct as their characters.

Chu Qingzhi changed her plan on the fly, intending to use these small fries to catch a bigger fish. Thus, she approached them under the guise of collaboration.

Another factor was the enemy’s extensive intelligence network, aware of her extraordinary methods that could compel the truth from anyone. Therefore, during their encounter, all identities were concealed; the subordinates had no idea who was above them, making inquiries futile.

Upon seeing the intruders, the five immediately drew their weapons, ready to eliminate the threat.

Chu Qingzhi quickly said, “Don’t attack, we’re not here to fight, but to collaborate!”

Mou Yongfeng watched Chu Qingzhi warily, “If it’s collaboration, why break in through windows and doors?”

Chu Qingzhi pointed outside, “We’re being pursued by Tang Jinghong’s men, we had no choice.”

As she finished speaking, Meng Shengdong’s voice could be heard, “Search thoroughly, alive or dead, we must find them. Anyone daring to assassinate the general doesn’t wish to live!”

“Yes!” Soldiers responded and dispersed to search the surroundings.

This made the leader, Mou Yongfeng, scrutinize Chu Qingzhi more closely,

“You attempted to assassinate Tang Jinghong?”

Chu Qingzhi confirmed, “Yes, our only mission is to kill Tang Jinghong.”

Mou Yongfeng pondered, “Why do you want to kill him?”

Chu Qingzhi countered, “How about you tell me your master’s plan first, then 1’11 tell you?”

Mou Yongfeng awkwardly averted his gaze, “Then you say you’re here to collaborate with us, wanting to join forces to kill Tang Jinghong?”

Chu Qingzhi began subtly probing, “Isn’t that your mission?”

Mou Yongfeng blurted out, “Who told you that was our mission?”

Tang Jinghong, playing the role of the stoic black-clothed senior brother, had been silent, nearly blending into the shadows. He suddenly spoke, “So, you targeted Tang Jinghong, planning to tarnish his reputation through the grain seeds affair?”

Mou Yongfeng turned to him, “Not just that…” He stopped abruptly, indicating there were other objectives.

Chu Qingzhi observed Mou Yongfeng’s expression, “If you can’t decide, how about taking us to your master?”

“What do you mean I can’t decide? I can make decisions.” After a moment of silence, Mou Yongfeng asked, “Which faction do you belong to? Do you have any proof?”

Chu Qingzhi declared, “We’re remnants of Prince Zhang’s forces. A few months ago, Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi forced Prince Zhang to his death. He was a great benefactor to us; we must avenge him!”

She produced a jade token, a symbol of Prince Zhang’s hidden forces, “Prince Zhang gave this to me.”

Seeing the jade token, Mou Yongfeng believed them a bit more, “How many are you?”

Chu Qingzhi regained control of the conversation, “In the spirit of fair collaboration, it’s your turn to share, isn’t it?”

Mou Yongfeng thought for a moment, then revealed, “We’re from Liang City. Our original plan was to leverage the grain seeds incident, but now everything’s been foiled by Chu Qingzhi, forcing us to pause our plans.” Failing the mission meant blame from the lord; if they could kill lang Jinghong, they could redeem themselves!

Tang Jinghong thought to himself, Liang City is a city under the eastern border’s control; these people are linked to the eastern border!

Chu Qingzhi mused, their inaction these past days indicated they knew she was aware of the grain seeds’ secret, “What’s your next move?”

A murderous glint appeared in Mou Yongfeng’s eyes, “Join forces with you to kill Tang Jinghong!”

“This must be a decision you made on the fly; your master doesn’t know, does he?” She needed to identify his superior, then trace up the chain to find the ultimate mastermind. These underlings were inconsequential, not worth mentioning..

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Mou Yongfeng glanced at Chu Qingzhi, “Why do you care about that? Isn’t my decision to kill Tang Jinghong in line with your goal?”

Chu Qingzhi feigned concern, replying, “That may be true, but if you’re acting against your master’s wishes, what if it brings trouble to us?”

Mou Yongfeng harbored a trace of hesitation, knowing the dire consequences of defying his master’s orders. Was it worth the risk?

Chu Qingzhi, pretending to be helpful, suggested, “Why don’t you report to your master? We’re not in a hurry; we can wait.”

After a long hesitation, Mou Yongfeng chose the lesser of two evils. Failing the mission meant only a scolding from his master, but defiance could mean death. Being alive meant there was still hope.

“I’ll consult my master. Please wait a while,” he decided.

Chu Qingzhi readily agreed, “Fine, let’s meet here again tomorrow evening.”

Mou Yongfeng nodded, “Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong flew out the window, disappearing into the darkness after a few leaps.

Standing by the window, Mou Yongfeng waited until they were out of sight before instructing, “Keep an eye on Tang Jinghong’s movements, be ready for orders.” Fie then left the inn.

Being extremely cautious, Mou Yongfeng and his subordinates split up in three directions after leaving the inn, clearly taking precautions against something.

In the alleyway, Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong emerged from the shadows…

Three black parrots followed them in each direction, blending into the darkness seamlessly, unnoticed and silent.

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Chu Qingzhi patted Tang Jinghong’s shoulder, “You go back to the inn; I’ll follow Mou Yongfeng.”

Tang Jinghong grasped Chu Qingzhi’s hand, reluctant to part, “Let’s go together, I’ll return by dawn.”

Chu Qingzhi looked into Tang Jinghong’s eyes, her own eyes curving, “Let’s go.”

Together, they followed Mou Yongfeng.

Mou Yongfeng took to the rooftops, using his lightness skills to travel; his agility had put him far ahead in just a short time.

Chu Qingzhi extended her divine sense, locking onto Mou Yongfeng to avoid losing him.

Mou Yongfeng’s route was bizarre, hopping up and down, seemingly leading on a wild goose chase.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong paused…

Tang Jinghong speculated, “He’s probably not going to see his master.”

Chu Qingzhi tapped her forehead, “The opponent is cunning, not truly trusting us. But no matter what, the parrots will find the place.”

She had complete confidence in her trained parrots.

Tang Jinghong, looking ahead at Mou Yongfeng, suggested, “Since it’s still early, why don’t we see where he’s actually going?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Let’s go.”

Following Mou Yongfeng, they arrived at a small brothel in Wan City.

The three-story brothel was impressively built, with beautiful lanterns hanging under the eaves, brightly lit, echoing with the sound of revelry, laughter, and merriment, indicating the pleasure within.

Chu Qingzhi read the sign “Qingfeng Pavilion” and commented, “This man certainly enjoys the pleasures of life!”

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Tang Jinghong, reluctant to expose Chu Qingzhi to such a place, suggested gently, “Chu Qingzhi, wait for me outside. I’ll go in alone to have a look?”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi turned to look at Tang Jinghong, her gaze teasing.

Tang Jinghong slightly averted his gaze, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Chu Qingzhi snapped her fingers, and in a blink, they both changed their appearance to something more inconspicuous.

She hooked her arm around Tang Jinghong’s neck, leaning in, “I promise I won’t look around aimlessly, just tracking Mou Yongfeng.”

Tang Jinghong, unable to refuse with those shining eyes looking at him, conceded, “We’ll leave immediately after finding any clues.”

“Alright.” Chu Qingzhi then asked, “Have you been to places like this before?”

Tang Jinghong hurriedly replied, “I’ve never been to such places, not even a brothel. Why would I come here?”

“Believe you!” Chu Qingzhi let go of her arm, took Tang Jinghong’s hand, and led him toward the brothel.

Tang Jinghong felt helpless, taking his fiancee to a brothel was unimaginable, and yet, it was happening…

The brothel was bustling. In just the short time they stood at the entrance, several people had entered.

An event was taking place inside the brothel…

The loud and lively music seemed to vibrate the eardrums.

Inside the hall, packed with people, everyone wore masks, not knowing each other, somewhat resembling a masquerade ball.

On stage, a seductively dancing man captivated the audience with his flexibility, surpassing even that of women.

Below the stage, the revelry continued with drinks in hand, groping freely, creating a scene of debauchery.

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Tang Jinghong, holding Chu Qingzhi’s hand, flew to the second floor to avoid unwanted touches.

The second floor was more orderly, without random groping. It was divided into small cubicles by screens, emitting ambiguous sounds, clearly indicating the activities within.

Chu Qingzhi inwardly marveled at how indulgently the ancients played.

Sensing the direction with her divine consciousness, she led Tang Jinghong forward, but a waiter blocked their way.

“To play upstairs, each person needs to pay ten silver taels as a viewing fee. If not, please leave immediately!”

Tang Jinghong looked at Chu Qingzhi, handed over the money, “Do not disturb us again!”

The waiter, seeing the silver, beamed, “Gentlemen, please enjoy yourselves.

Call on us for anything, anything at all.”

Tang Jinghong shivered at the implication. He knew brothels were chaotic, but never imagined this extent, “Let’s go.”

With the money in hand, the waiter left happily.

Tang Jinghong frowned, “This is too chaotic!”

Seeing Tang Jinghong’s discomfort, Chu Qingzhi compassionately suggested, “Let’s quickly finish our task and leave.”

Tang Jinghong couldn’t wait a moment longer, “Yes.”

Following the direction, they weaved through the building to the staircase leading to the third floor.

Guarding the staircase were two imposing men who stated, “To go to the third floor, each person needs to pay twenty silver taels, or step back.”

Tang Jinghong begrudgingly paid, deeming it a total rip-off.

With the money in hand, the two men stepped aside, their expressions lewd.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, puzzled, ascended the stairs.

The third floor consisted of individual rooms, emitting indecent sounds. Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong felt nauseated and quickened their search.

Eventually, at the end of a hallway, they found Mou Yongfeng in a quiet room, unlike the others..

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Chapter 834: Rheumatism Plaster

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Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong exchanged a glance and, with perfect understanding, moved to the next room.

This spared them trouble; the room was empty. Upon entering, Tang Jinghong secured the door, ensuring no one would barge in.

The sound insulation of the rooms was lacking, allowing them to hear the conversations from the adjacent room when standing close to the wall.

Inside, Mou Yongfengwas massaging a middle-aged man’s shoulders, ingratiatingly saying, “Big brother, my men were incompetent and botched the job with the grain seeds.”

The man’s eyes snapped open, filled with dark fury, “I wondered why there was no impact. So it failed. How could such a promising plan fail? What were you doing?”

Mou Yongfeng, frightened, knelt down, explaining the situation in detail, “Big brother, now is not the time to talk about this. Please, I beg you to plead with the master on my behalf.”

The matter was gravely serious. Even if the master didn’t kill him, punishment was certain.

The man kicked Mou Yongfeng over, cursing, “Useless trash!”

Mou Yongfeng scrambled up, kneeling properly, “Big brother, why don’t we just kill Tang Jinghong? That would settle everything.”

Another slap from the man, “You dare make decisions on matters not ordered by the master! Your own death is your business, don’t drag others down with you!”

Mou Yongfeng, holding his face, felt tears coming, “Big brother, what should we do then?”

The man wished he could strike Mou Yongfeng dead, “I can’t help you with this. You’ll have to speak to the master yourself!”

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Crawling a few steps towards the man, Mou Yongfeng pleaded, “Big brother, I dare not. Please help me.”

The man patted Mou Yongfeng’s cheek, delivering news, “The master will arrive in Wan City by tomorrow evening. Prepare yourself.”

Mou Yongfeng collapsed to the ground, murmuring in despair, “Pin done for…”

In the adjacent room.

Chu Qingzhi looked at Tang Jinghong, her eyes clear as spring water, “The master will come to Wan City tomorrow. Does this mean he plans to deal with you personally?”

Tang Jinghong seemed unconcerned, “Let him come. Saves me the trouble of looking for him.”

Chu Qingzhi blinked, “Then we wait for tomorrow.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

With a light smile, Tang Jinghong said, “Let’s go.”

They flew out the window, eager to leave the scene below.

In Chu Village.

On a winter morning, the sky was dotted with clouds, through which rare sunshine pierced, warming the ground.

After a warm breakfast, Chu Qingzhi, Ge Lihua, and Chu Qingning headed to the ancestral hall for the children’s final exam and last day of school. Chu Qingzhi wanted to see how they were doing.

At the entrance of the ancestral hall.

The children had already arrived, standing at the doorway, their innocent eyes filled with reluctance and sadness, too heartbroken to speak.

Though their schooling lasted only three months, it fulfilled a lifelong dream, making it hard to let go.

Xu Songnian approached Chu Lan’er, asking with concern, “Did you gather all your things?”

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“Yes.” Chu Lan’er nodded shyly. Xu Songnian’s special attention to her was noticeable, as he never initiated conversations with other girls.

Xu Songnian encouraged, “Do well on the test, don’t be nervous. You’re smart; you’ll do fine.”

Chu Lan’er nodded, “You too.”

Xu Wenlin nudged Tian Xiaoqiu, whispering, “Look at my brother. Does he fancy Chu Lan’er? He’s so attentive.”

Tian Xiaoqiu laughed, “Possibly, but I’ve never seen your brother care for anyone else like that.”

Xu Wenlin covered her mouth, giggling, “I never thought my brother would take a liking to Chu Lan’er.”

Xu Songnian, turning back, caught Xu Wenlin giggling, felt embarrassed, and quickly stepped away, pretending nothing happened.

Xu Wenlin laughed even harder, a clear case of the guilty party protesting too much!

Chu Qingzhi, Ge Lihua, and Chu Qingning approached, with Hongyu Jun busy brewing and heading to the workshop, planning to join later.

Seeing the trio, everyone showed respect, “Good morning, sisters.”

Chu Qingzhi’s expression was somewhat stern, “Enter the classroom, it’s cold outside.”

The students filed into the classroom.

Fire basins were placed at each corner for warmth.

Four students set about lighting the basins; with such cold weather, frozen hands would make writing difficult.

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Chu Qingzhi tapped the lecture desk, drawing attention, “Today is the last day. We’ll have exams instead of lessons, with two tests. Only those scoring above ninety can stay to work in the workshop.”

A palpable pressure settled over the students, hearts racing at the thought of this life-altering exam.

Chu Qingzhi surveyed the room, “Everyone, take your seats and prepare your paper and pens. In one incense stick’s time, we’ll begin. Each test lasts an hour, with results announced in the afternoon.”

The announcement heightened the tension.

Ge Lihua smiled reassuringly, “The exam questions are from our lessons. As long as you’ve paid attention, you can answer them. Don’t be too nervous.” Xu Zezhen couldn’t help asking, “Lihua sister, if we fail, do we have to leave?”

Ge Lihua glanced at Chu Qingzhi, saying, “Let’s take the exams first, then we’ll discuss.”

“Okay.”

After the incense was lit, the students warmed up, ready to begin the tests. The three distributed the exam papers.

“The exam starts now!”

Chu Qingzhi flipped the hourglass to start the timing.

As sand trickled down, the children’s breathing quickened, understanding the stakes of this exam. A single misstep could ruin their futures.

Holding their pens tighter than usual, the students began.

After distributing the papers, Chu Qingzhi, with paper and pen, sat at an empty desk, planning what items to stock in the grocery store.

With the store’s construction and decoration underway, it was time to arrange the shelves and stock items for business.

Besides their own food, daily necessities like firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea would be sold.

Fabric from Ge Lihua’s family and quality, affordable cloth from Chu Qingyue’s weaving workshop would likely sell well.

Women’s hair accessories from the capital, affordable yet popular items, could also be stocked, as villagers admired goods used by the nobility.

Additionally, selling Qing Shuang’s uniquely shaped and patterned pottery cups, popular among the villagers, would do well.

Contemplating the limited variety, Chu Qingzhi thought of adding rheumatism plasters to the inventory.

Rheumatism was common among the village elders, with many suffering from debilitating leg pain. Crafting affordable herbal plasters for rheumatism could be a viable product to sell.

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Additionally, selling farming tools like sickles and hoes, which are necessities for every household, would guarantee sales. These items wouldn’t expire even if stocked for a long period.

For the time being, these were all the items Chu Qingzhi could think of. She planned to gradually add more items as new ideas came to her.

After organizing her thoughts and paperwork, Chu Qingzhi stepped out, “Qingning, Lihua, I’m going to check on the grocery store. 1’11 be back soon.”

Chu Qingning and Ge Lihua nodded in agreement, “Alright.”

Li Qingyu had been entrusted with the management of the grocery store and showed great enthusiasm for the task. She was always eager to lend a hand whenever she could. At the moment, she was also there, sweating despite the cold winter air.

Chu Qingzhi, seeing Li Qingyu’s dedication, took the broom from her hands, “Mom, take a break. 1’11 handle the sweeping.”

“There’s no need, really. Seeing the grocery store almost ready fills me with energy; I can’t just sit around. You go ahead with your tasks,” Li Qingyu insisted, reclaiming the broom to continue her work with renewed vigor.

Accepting Li Qingyu’s determination, Chu Qingzhi advised, “Just make sure to take care of yourself, especially with the New Year coming up.”

“I’m perfectly fine, healthier than ever,” Li Qingyu assured.

Soon, the village’s Third Granny and several other elder women approached, exchanging greetings.

Observing the soon-to-be-opened grocery store, the Third Granny commented with a smile, “Qingyu, it’ll be much more convenient for us to shop once your store is open. I’ve been looking forward to it.”

Li Qingyu responded with a bright smile, “We’re planning to open in the next couple of days. There will be special discounts on the first day of opening. 1 hope you all can come and support us.”

“We definitely will. We’ll check at home to see if we’re missing anything and come to buy it from your store.”

“That sounds wonderful.”

With Third Granny’s help in spreading the word, news of the grocery store’s opening quickly permeated the village. And through the workshop workers, the news spread even further, reaching the entire estate and the surrounding villages.

Li Qingyu then raised an important point, “Qingzhi, shouldn’t we come up with a name for the grocery store?”

“I’ve already decided on one: ‘Chu Village Grocery.’ This way, everyone will immediately know where the store is, making it easier to attract customers,” Chu Qingzhi had already thought it through.

Li Qingyu, having complete faith in Chu Qingzhi’s judgment, agreed, “That’s a good name. It even rolls off the tongue nicely.”

Chu Qingzhi then visited Chu the Carpenter, intending to have the grocery store’s signboard made.

Armed with her previous experience, Chu Qingzhi worked even more efficiently. By noon, the signboard was completed, surpassing even the quality of those made for officials.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Impressed, Chu the Carpenter couldn’t help but praise, “Qingzhi, even experienced craftsmen can’t match your skill.”

Chu Qingzhi, with a modest smile, replied, “Let’s keep it low-key.”

Taking the cue, Chu the Carpenter humorously agreed, “Yes, low-key it is…”

Having finished the signboard, Chu Qingzhi carried it to the grocery store’s storage. By this time, the children had just finished their exams, prompting her to head towards the ancestral hall.

Ge Lihua and Chu Qingning had collected the exam papers by then. Ge Lihua announced, “Everyone, please wait here for a moment. Sister Qingzhi will be here soon.”

As she finished speaking, Chu Qingzhi arrived at the classroom.

Addressing the students, Chu Qingzhi said, “After lunch, stay in the classroom and don’t wander off. We will come to announce the results once we’ve finished marking the papers.”

“Yes, Sister Qingzhi,” the children responded in unison.

Chu Qingzhi, along with Ge Lihua and Chu Qingning, then took the papers back home.

After enjoying their lunch, the trio sat down in the upstairs hall to mark the exams, completing the task within half an hour.

Looking over the graded score sheet, Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but smile, “Not bad at all. Take a look.” She handed the sheet to her companions.

Ge Lihua and Chu Qingning quickly scanned the scores, their faces lighting up with smiles.

Feeling reassured, Ge Lihua said, “All the effort over these past three months was worth it. The children did very well.”

Chu Qingning also expressed her satisfaction, “Seeing such good results from the children is really fulfilling.”

“With that,” Chu Qingzhi suggested, “let’s go and announce the scores. They must be getting anxious by now.”

“Let’s head over,” they agreed.

As they prepared to leave, Shen Ruyue joined them, and the four made their way to the ancestral hall together.

Inside the ancestral hall, the classroom was silent. The students, having tidied up their belongings, sat quietly, their heads bowed as they stared at their papers, feeling the melancholy of farewell.

Footsteps echoed…

The students looked up eagerly towards the door, rising to their feet involuntarily upon seeing who entered.

Chu Qingzhi stepped onto the platform, smiling, “The results are in. Are you all nervous?”

“Nervous,” the students admitted.

“There’s no need to be,” Chu Qingzhi reassured them, before adding, “1 have some good news to share.”

The students held their breath, hearts racing, eyes fixed on Chu Qingzhi.

She revealed slowly, “Every one of you has passed!”

A moment of stunned silence was quickly followed by an uproar of joy, “Wow!!! We passed! 1 passed!!”

After the initial celebration, Chu Qingzhi continued, “Now, let’s go through everyone’s scores and celebrate together.”

The room quieted down immediately…

“Xu Songnian, Xu Wenlin, Chu Lan’er, Tian Xiaoqiu,…, Xu Zezhen, the ten of you achieved full marks in both subjects.”

“Sun Dinggui,…, Li Yuncai, you four scored ninety-nine in both subjects.”

“The remaining four scored above ninety-five in both subjects.”

“Congratulations to you all!”

The students’ faces lit up with joy, their eyes shining brightly, full of hope for the future.

Chu Qingzhi then announced, “Next, we have some rewards to distribute.”

Xu Zezhen, excited, asked, “There are rewards too?”

Chu Qingzhi looked at the innocent faces before her, “Yes, these are your graduation gifts, and also a welcome to joining Chu Trade.”

Ling Yanjiang brought in a box filled with the rewards, each wrapped in red paper and adorned with a pretty paper flower.

The four women distributed the gifts to the eighteen children, who then carefully packaged their study materials and gifts, marking a formal farewell.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Now, I’d like Sister Ruyue to arrange some tasks for you.”

The students immediately sat up straight, their eyes fixed on Shen Ruyue, awaiting her instructions.

Shen Ruyue, her usual jovial demeanor replaced by a more solemn expression, surveyed the room with a seriousness that commanded attention. “As per the agreement we made, anyone scoring above ninety is eligible to stay and work for Chu Trade. Since all of you have passed, I’d like to start by offering my congratulations..”

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Chapter 836: Technical School

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“Let me assign tasks to each of you now.”

“Songnian, Zezhen, Wenlin, Lan’er, you’ll be working with me as my assistants.”

Xu Songnian was tasked with handling the accounts, involving cost and profit calculations, and wage distribution—essentially, he would occupy a pivotal role in financial matters.

Xu Zezhen would manage dispatching goods. The workshop shipped out many items daily, and physical tasks like these were better suited to men due to the requirement of strength.

Xu Wenlin was responsible for receiving goods. Raw materials were shipped in from various places, and Wenlin’s meticulousness, patience, and, most importantly, her strong judgment skills made her ideal for the job. During one training session on receiving goods, she identified a five-pound discrepancy in a shipment of twenty-some bags just by sight.

Thus, Wenlin was the perfect candidate for this role.

Chu Lan’er took on human resources. The workshop saw new arrivals and departures daily, though departures were fewer and arrivals more common. Managing shifts, leave requests, and other related tasks were quite complex.

“Dinggui, Yuncai, you two will learn procurement under Chu Haodong.” Chu Haodong had previously expressed a desire to have Sun Dinggui and Li Yuncai, both eloquent children, as his assistants.

“Xiaoqiu will work with Qingzhi.” Chu Qingzhi needed someone with culinary talent for product development, and Tian Xiaoqiu was exceptionally gifted in this area.

She had a unique talent: her palate was particularly sensitive, allowing her to detect the subtle components of food, a skill not everyone possessed.

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She could also become a wine taster, a skill Chu Qingzhi planned to train her in separately.

Tian Xiaoqiu was overjoyed upon hearing her assignment. To her, working under the most respected individual in Chu Village meant a bright future was assured.

After half an hour, Shen Ruyue had clearly laid out everyone’s future responsibilities.

“Does anyone have any questions? If there’s anything unclear, ask now to avoid difficulties later.”

“We understand everything. There are no questions.”

“Good,” Shen Ruyue nodded. “There’s no work today, and you’ll have tomorrow off as well. The day after tomorrow, you’ll officially report to the workshop. For now, head home and stay safe on the way!”

With everything said, the children bowed gratefully to the four sisters before heading home.

The four women shared a smile, their efforts having paid off.

Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin hurried home, excitedly announcing, “Mother, we’re back!”

Li Qingyin was working in the duck pen when she heard the children’s voices, puzzled by their early return, “I’m here.”

The children set down their things but took their gifts to Li Qingyin.

“Mother, we passed! We’re now part of Chu Trade. This is the gift Sister Qingzhi gave us; I want to give it to you,” Xu Songnian presented his gift.

“Mom, I passed too! I scored two hundred points. Impressive, right?”

“Stepmom, I passed as well. This is my gift for you, as a thank you for taking me in.”

“That’s wonderful. You’ve done so well.” Li Qingyin admired the three gifts before her, her heart swelling with pride but gently pushed the gifts back, “These are very precious to you; keep them for yourselves. I don’t need them.”

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Xu Songnian insisted, “Mother…”

Li Qingyin patted her son’s back, noting how much he had grown over the years, “I’m happy knowing you feel this way. Keep the gifts for yourself.”

Xu Wenlin suggested, “Mother, if you won’t accept them, let’s open the gifts together at home.”

Li Qingyin agreed with a smile, “Alright.”

Once home, they gathered around the table with the exquisite gifts laid out, each child hesitant to unwrap theirs.

“Shall we open them together?” Xu Songnian suggested.

“Okay.”

They carefully removed the paper flowers, causing the wrapping paper to fall away, revealing the gifts inside.

Each received a circular box made of sturdy red paper. Opening the lid, they found a small circle in the center surrounded by four compartments, each filled with a different treat: gold ingot-shaped candies that closely resembled real gold ingots in size, color, and shape; small cakes, walnut crisps, pork jerky, and peanut candy—altogether weighing about two pounds.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Wow, this gift is too exquisite!” exclaimed Xu Wenlin.

“So exquisite. I’ve never seen such a beautiful gift before,” Tian Xiaoqiu marveled, eyes wide with surprise, before noticing, “There’s writing on the lid.”

Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin quickly examined their lids…

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“My inscription reads, ‘A sharp sword is honed by grinding, and plum blossom’s fragrance comes from the bitter cold.’ What about yours?”

“Mine says, ‘Endless toiling will eventually reveal gold from the sand,”‘ Xu Wenlin shared.

“Mine is, ‘Thousands of hammerings remain unyielding, as does the enduring spirit amidst winds from all directions,”‘ Tian Xiaoqiu added.

Moved, Xu Songnian reflected, “These are words of encouragement. The sisters are truly kind to us.”

“I’ll definitely repay the kindness of the sisters in the future,” Tian Xiaoqiu vowed sincerely.

Xu Wenlin nodded, “Without Sister Qingzhi, who knows where our family would be.”

Li Qingyin emphasized, “Wenlin is right. Sister Qingzhi and her family have helped us immensely. You must remember their kindness for the rest of your lives.”

“We understand, Mother. Don’t worry,” Xu Songnian promised solemnly.

Li Qingyin affectionately touched her daughter’s head, “You were saved by Sister Qingzhi too. Without her, I might have lost you.”

“Right, Sister Qingzhi is also my lifesaver!” Xu Wenlin said with a smile.

Tian Xiaoqiu silently vowed to never forget the kindness of Chu Qingzhi’s family.

At this moment, similar scenes of warmth were unfolding in the homes of all the students, filled with joy and gratitude.

Chu Qingzhi, carrying the lease agreement, visited the village chief’s house. They had rented the ancestral hall for three months from the village chief, and it was time to hand it back.

Upon hearing Chu Qingzhi’s purpose, the village chief took the keys and then shared a thought, “Qingzhi, I have an idea I’d like to discuss with you, if you don’t mind?”

As Chu Qingzhi was now essentially the village chief’s superior, he spoke more politely than ever.

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Please, go ahead.”

After a moment of hesitation, the village chief proposed, “What if you established a school within the fief? There are about a thousand children here who, if they could read and write a few characters by the time they grow up, would find it much easier to find work anywhere.”

“With more people earning, you could also collect more taxes, right?”

Chu Qingzhi considered the suggestion briefly. It seemed to be a win-win proposal, beneficial to both the community and herself. The idea of starting a technical school to cultivate the survival skills of the children began to take root in her mind. The more she thought about it, the more intrigued she became by the concept.

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Faced with such a significant matter, Chu Qingzhi didn’t make an immediate decision. “Village chief, I’ll think it over. Once I’ve considered it carefully, I’ll announce the decision to everyone,” she said.

The village chief, beaming with hope, nodded in agreement. “Then we’ll wait for your good news.”

“Alright.” With thoughts swirling in her mind, Chu Qingzhi headed home. Midway, Wang Yuanlin approached, greeting her with a bow. “Miss, I’ve delineated the fief’s boundaries as you instructed, and here are the official documents from the government office, all processed and approved.” Chu Qingzhi tookthe documents to review. “Let’s go take a look.” “Very well.” Wang Yuanlin led the way to the nearest boundary of the fief. Boundary delineation was a serious matter…

Within the boundary lay private property, sacrosanct and inviolable by others. Even taking a stone required the landowner’s consent; otherwise, it constituted theft.

The boundary was marked with a wooden fence about half a person tall, constructed from aged bamboo. If left undisturbed, it could last decades without rotting.

Chu Qingzhi tested the sturdiness of the fence with her hand, finding it firm. “Well done.”

Wang Yuanlin sighed in relief internally. Chu Qingzhi’s standards were exacting, and failing to meet them could mean reprimand or having to redo the work.

As they walked along the fence…

Chu Qingzhi suddenly shared, “The village chief proposed an idea to me. I’d like to hear your thoughts on it.”

Wang Yuanlin, not letting the praise go to his head, maintained a modest demeanor. “Please, Miss, go ahead.”

“The village chief suggested that we establish a school on the fief to teach the children some literacy, so it’s easier for them to find work in the future. What do you think?”

Wang Yuanlin, careful not to presume Chu Qingzhi’s stance, hesitated to speak. Chu Qingzhi glanced at Wang Yuanlin. “Speak freely. If I were not open to different opinions, I wouldn’t ask. Don’t try to guess what I might want to hear.”

Caught off guard by her insistence on candor, Wang Yuanlin feared losing Chu Qingzhi’s trust and this opportunity, so he responded carefully, “Yes, Miss.” Chu Qingzhi stopped in her tracks before a grassy field. The winter grass, though not withered, looked sullen and cramped, a sight that did not please her.

After a moment, Wang Yuanlin weighed in, “I agree with the village chief’s proposal because, Miss, you need more capable people to help manage your affairs.”

Chu Qingzhi remained silent, continuing forward with Wang Yuanlin following a step behind.

She pondered her journey to this land, initially seeking to experience love, but eventually taking on much more. Now a respected landowner and adored figure, she had left a profound mark in this historical era.

Besides, she had a boyfriend everyone looked up to, who treated her with respect and care. She had true friends and family, and more money than she could spend. Everything missing in the cultivation world, she found here. Honestly, she could live in luxury for the rest of her life without doing anything else.

At this moment, her only question was about ascension. She had experienced love, but why were there no signs of ascending?

Her ultimate goal was still ascension, a goal she had strived for over centuries. She looked up at the sky, so high and endless, wondering who could answer her doubts.

After a long moment of reflection, Chu Qingzhi returned to the present. “If I can’t go back, then I must move forward.”

“A school will need staff. Do you have anyone in mind?”

Wang Yuanlin modestly suggested, “I would like to recommend my cousin to assist you with the school.”

“My cousin was once an arithmetic teacher at the academy but had to leave due to family complications. He’s been in low spirits at home, despondent. If you could consider him, he would be immensely grateful and dedicate himself to repaying your kindness.”

Chu Qingzhi considered this for a moment. “Let’s walk along the fence; we’ll pass by your home shortly, and I can meet your cousin then.”

Wang Yuanlin was overjoyed. “Thankyou, Miss.”

As they continued…

Chu Qingzhi asked, “With so many people in your family, is your cousin the only one available?”

Wang Yuanlin quickly replied, “Everyone is at home during the winter. I’ll have them come out to meet you shortly, and if you see fit, you can assign them tasks.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded slowly. “Let’s go.”

They chatted as they walked, soon reaching the boundary near Wang’s village.

Wang Yuanlin said, “Please wait, Miss. I’ll call them out.”

Chu Qingzhi stopped him. “No need for such a fuss. I’ll go take a look myself.”

A surprise visit might reveal more genuine aspects of a person.

Wang Yuanlin led the way. “After you, Miss.”

At the Wang household…

Du Qiaolan and other female family members were sewing winter clothes.

By late November, Wang Yuanping and Wang Yuanlin had received their salaries, enabling the family to buy cotton and fabric. After purchasing, they had to make the clothes themselves, and the women of the family were busy at work.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The men weren’t idle either; they were making furniture in the yard. Unskilled and clumsy, their handiwork was not particularly attractive, but their effort was evident.

Wang Xuwen couldn’t help laughing. “Brother, your craftsmanship is somewhat lacking.”

Wang Xuhuai, holding a crudely shaped leg of a stool, retorted, “What can I do? I’ve never done this before. It’s bound to be rough around the edges the first time.”

They were from the second branch of the Wang family, the “Xu” generation. Wang Xuhuai, the cousin Wang Yuanlin had mentioned, was notably skilled in arithmetic. After becoming a scholar, he was hired as a math teacher at the academy, but his promising career was cut short due to his family’s misfortune. Wang Jiaqi waved his hand dismissively. “Don’t mock Xuhuai; considering he’s more accustomed to holding a pen, it’s impressive he could make something that even resembles a leg.”

He was from the third branch, the “Jia” generation.

Wang Xuhuai, caught between laughter and tears, asked, “Are you praising me or mocking me?”

“Ha ha…”

Chu Qingzhi, standing at the doorway, stopped Wang Yuanlin from announcing her arrival, taking in the scene inside the house at a glance.

Wang Yuanlin explained, “This is how we usually are, a bit disorganized. My apologies for any impropriety, Miss.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “This is what a home should feel like-relaxing and joyful. Too many rules and constraints would make it less welcoming.”

Wang Yuanlin wholeheartedly agreed. “You’re right, Miss.”

Turning to leave, Chu Qingzhi added, “When it’s time to build the school, bring your cousins over.”

Wang Yuanlin, filled with joy, hurried after her, “Won’t you meet them now?” Chu Qingzhi revealed a slight smile, “I’ve already seen what I needed to.”

Wang Yuanlin respectfully bowed, “Thankyou, Miss.”

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Chapter 838: Seeking Justice

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At the herbal clinic.

A young woman in her twenties came to the clinic, clutching her stomach in pain, “Sister Qingchen, my stomach hurts terribly, please help me.”

The pain twisted her face, and there were blood stains on her trousers. She had been diagnosed with pregnancy on a previous visit, and now, without even needing to take her pulse, it was clear that this was a sign of a miscarriage.

Chu Qingchen quickly stepped out from behind the consultation desk, and together with Li Ziyun, they supported the pregnant woman to a ward.

” Please lie down and try not to move,” Chu Qingchen urged as she took the woman’s pulse. “Your abdomen has suffered a strong impact, affecting the fetus.”

The woman, terrified, couldn’t stop her tears, “Sister Qingchen, can my baby be saved?”

“Yes, don’t worry.” Chu Qingchen fetched a pill from the pharmacy and gave it to the woman, “Take this pill and lie still for half an hour, don’t move.”

“I’ll do as you say.” Soon after, the woman felt much less pain and joyfully said, “Sister Qingchen, it doesn’t hurt anymore.”

“Now, I will check your pulse again, relax, and then I will examine your body thoroughly. Understand?”

“Yes.”

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After checking her pulse, Chu Qingchen lifted the woman’s clothes to listen to the fetus’s heartbeat with her ear, which would indicate whether the baby was alive or healthy.

However, Chu Qingchen’s brow furrowed; it seemed there was no heartbeat.

She listened carefully again but still could not hear anything. Normally, at three months, a baby’s heartbeat could be clearly heard; the absence might indicate fetal death.

Faced with this issue for the first time, Chu Qingchen felt uncertain, “Wait here without moving; I’ll be right back.”

She called Li Ziyun over, “Prepare a bowl of brown sugar water for her.”

Li Ziyun nodded, “Yes, Sister Qingchen.”

Chu Qingchen went to find Chu Qingzhi…

The brown sugar was stored in the tea room, dedicated to serving drinks. Besides brown sugar, there was medicinal sugar, coarse sugar, fine sugar, and various kinds of sugar, as well as tea and other beverages, each in its own jar labeled with the contents.

Li Ziyun entered the tea room just as Sun Xiaolan did too.

Sun Xiaolan bumped into Li Ziyun intentionally, then turned it around to accuse her, “Can’t you watch where you’re going? Is this room not big enough for you?”

Li Ziyun turned to face Sun Xiaolan, reminding herself not to show weakness, and retaliated by bumping back.

Sun Xiaolan, unprepared for Li Ziyun to fight back, dropped her cup, which shattered on the floor with a loud crash.

The noise startled them both.

Ye Qingfu hurried over at the sound and saw the mess, “You broke the cup?”

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Sun Xiaolan glared at Li Ziyun, “She deliberately bumped into me, causing the cup to break. It’s not my fault.”

Li Ziyun argued, “You bumped into me first. I was just retaliating. I didn’t expect to break the cup. I’m partly to blame and will apologize to Sister Qingchen and replace it. Sun Xiaolan, you should pay half since you provoked me.”

Sun Xiaolan refused, “I bumped into you by accident, but you did it on purpose. I won’t pay. You should cover it yourself.”

Ye Qingfu, knowing Sun Xiaolan was jealous of Li Ziyun, believed Li Ziyun’s account to be more accurate, “Each of you pay half, then apologize to Sister Qingchen, and let’s put this behind us.”

Sun Xiaolan still refused to pay, “Li Ziyun should pay by herself. It’s not my responsibility.”

” Whatever you say!” Li Ziyun, not wanting to argue further and needing to care for the patient, quickly prepared the brown sugar water.

Sun Xiaolan, knowing Li Ziyun couldn’t read, tried to stop Ye Qingfu from helping, “Don’t you help her.”

Li Ziyun, confidently preparing the brown sugar water, proved her wrong, “Sorry to disappoint, but I can read now!”

Sun Xiaolan didn’t believe her, “You couldn’t recognize a single character just days ago, and now you claim to know? You’re lying!”

Ignoring Sun Xiaolan, Li Ziyun accurately scooped out brown sugar, mixed it with hot water from a kettle on a small stove, and stirred it, “This brown sugar smells so good!” before taking it to the ward.

Frustrated, Sun Xiaolan stomped her foot, pointing at Li Ziyun’s retreating figure, “Ye Qingfu, look at Li Ziyun’s smugness!”

Ye Qingfu tried to mediate, “Don’t always be against Li Ziyun. You were in the wrong this time.”

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Accusing him of favoritism, Sun Xiaolan retorted, “Do you fancy Li Ziyun? Is that why you’re always taking her side?”

Ye Qingfu was at a loss for words, “I’m just being fair.”

“Sure, as if I’d believe that. Li Ziyun won’t look your way, Ye Qingfu. Give up on that fantasy,” Sun Xiaolan said spitefully before storming off.

Ye Qingfu was left feeling aggrieved, having tried to mediate only to be criticized and left to clean up the mess.

Meanwhile, Chu Qingzhi and Chu Qingchen hurried to the clinic. After examining the young woman, Chu Qingzhi said gravely, “The baby has no heartbeat, Sister. Prepare the medicine for abortion.”

The young woman became agitated, “Sister Qingzhi, please check again. My baby was fine just a moment ago; how could there be no heartbeat?”

Without a trace of life, Chu Qingzhi couldn’t perform miracles, “Your baby lost its heartbeat half an hour ago.”

The pregnant woman tried to recall what happened half an hour before…

Chu Qingzhi lifted the woman’s sleeve, revealing bruises, including a fresh one. She pressed gently on several other areas on the woman’s body, each eliciting a painful response from her.

Chu Qingzhi’s voice grew stern, “Were you hit?”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The woman looked down, too scared to answer.

“Who did this?” Chu Qingzhi persisted.

Chu Qingchen frowned deeply, “Apart from her husband, who else would hit her during pregnancy?”

Observing the woman’s frightened and tacit acknowledgement, Chu Qingzhi surmised they were right. She despised men who hit women, especially their pregnant wives!

Determined to seek justice, Chu Qingzhi approached Xia Zhongxian, “Zhongxian, please check on the lady in the clinic and then bring her husband here.”

Following Chu Qingzhi’s scolding earlier, Xia Zhongxian no longer dared to shirk his duties and had been conducting regular inspections three times a day, trying to be diligent.

Upon hearing Chu Qingzhi’s instructions, he immediately headed to the clinic, asked a few quick questions, and then set off for the young woman’s village.

Chu Qingzhi returned to the ward, facing the young woman, “I’ve sent someone to fetch your husband. Do you want to seek justice for your child?”

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The young woman sobbed softly, “He had been drinking, and when I urged him to stop, he started hitting me, even punching me in the stomach.”

She cried louder as a thought struck her, “My previous child was also lost because he hit me.”

Her cries filled the ward with sadness.

“His parents don’t control him. Despite his age, they still spoil him. Whenever I slightly complain, they all start cursing and hitting me. I’ve been continuously injured ever since…”

I ve been married into their family for seven years, enduring this life. I’m tired of living this way. Sister Qingzhi, I want a divorce. I want to live on my own. Is that possible?”

The young woman was one of Qingzhi’s subjects in her fief.

Qingzhi reassured her, “Of course, it’s possible. Our village has many vacant houses you can rent. Once you’re better, you can work in the workshop. Your life will definitely be better than before.”

Encouraged by Qingzhi, the young woman’s resolve to divorce strengthened. “Sister Qingzhi, you’re so kind.”

Qingzhi comforted her, “We are the only ones who can help ourselves. Women are inherently in a weaker position, so we must become strong ourselves. Otherwise, even if others want to help, they won’t know how. Understand?” The young woman nodded, looking up at Qingzhi with admiration and envy in her eyes. “You’re an example for all of us girls. Living in your fief, we all feel incredibly lucky.”

Qingzhi smiled, “Since you see me as an example, then you must strive for a better life.”

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“I will.” The woman’s determination to divorce was now firm.

Qingzhi instructed Li Ziyun to inform Qin Yuming about this matter. As the manager of the fief’s population issues, his involvement, even leadership, in this case, was necessary.

The emerging issues in the fief were an opportunity for Qingzhi to assess their capabilities.

Upon receiving the news, Qin Yuming immediately began preparations. This was the first significant issue he would handle, and he took it very seriously. Qingchen personally prepared the abortion drug for the young woman. After administering it, it didn’t take long for the woman’s body to react.

Thanks to the effective medicine from Qingzhi’s home, the woman suffered only a little before the issue was resolved, followed by bed rest for recovery. Qingchen gave her a pill to help her recover her health. Miscarriage can severely affect a woman’s body, potentially preventing future pregnancies if not properly addressed.

“We’ll take care of your matter for you later. Don’t get agitated; your health is what’s most important. You’ll have children again in the future.”

The sadness was evident in the young woman’s eyes, but she nodded in understanding, “Hmm.”

She was from Xu’s village, and her husband was Xu Changfu.

When Xia Zongxian went to find Xu Changfu, the latter was shivering in fear, not at all resembling a man capable of domestic violence.

Truly embodying the phrase ‘a bully is always a coward at heart’!

In Xu’s village, Xu Changfu ingratiatingly asked Xia Zongxian, “Brother, can you tell me what my family has done wrong?”

Xia Zongxian kicked Xu Changfu, “Don’t you know what you’ve done?” Rubbing his leg, Xu Changfu asked even more obsequiously, “Brother, I really don’t know what I did. Please enlighten me.”

With arms crossed and an eye roll, Xia Zongxian looked down on such a man who would hit a woman. “You killed the child in your wife’s belly, don’t you know?”

Upon hearing his child was dead, Xu Changfu was momentarily stunned, showing no sign of sorrow, “How would I know? The child wasn’t in my belly!”

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Xia Zongxian, hearing such a statement, was speechless. Could a person actually say such a thing?

“You’ve violated one of Miss Qingzhi’s taboos. You know what kind of person Miss Qingzhi is, so you might as well consider how you want to die!”

Hearing he had violated Qingzhi’s taboos, Xu Changfu turned pale and immediately fell to his knees.

Seeing this, Xia Zongxian was utterly speechless. “What? Planning to kneel all the way to beg for mercy?”

Xu Changfu was terrified. Clutching at Xia Zongxian’s sleeve, he pleaded, “Brother, please save me. I didn’t mean to hit her. It wasn’t intentional.”

Whether it was intentional or not, you can explain yourself to Miss Qingzhi. I don’t want to get involved.” Just the thought of Qingzhi could scare a person to paralysis, and he dared not provoke her.

Unaware of the situation, Xu Changfu’s parents became enraged after hearing Xia Zongxian’s words.

Xu’s father furiously said, “What business is it of outsiders if he hits his own wife? How can Qingzhi interfere so much?”

Xia Zongxian was dumbfounded. Were they seeking death?

Just then, three passersby, tall and intimidating men, overheard and turned around. One clenched his fist, “Are you speaking ill of our thousand households?”

Xu’s father quickly backed away, hurriedly saying, “Misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding! I misspoke just now!”

The man cracked his neck, issuing a warning, “Next time I hear you speak ill of our thousand households, don’t blame my fist for not recognizing people.”

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Xu’s father scurried away like a frightened mouse, “I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare.”

“Be careful!” The men then left.

Xia Zongxian thought to himself, Qingzhi’s influence truly ran deep; not a single bad word against her was tolerated.

Seeing the men’s attitude, Xu Changfu trembled in fear. He couldn’t bear the thought of facing Qingzhi, overwhelmed by the pressure at just the thought of it.

So, he made a foolish decision to run away.

Xia Zongxian tilted his head, finding Xu Changfu’s stupidity amusing. With a flick of his foot, he sent a stone flying towards Xu Changfu…

…who then spectacularly tripped and face-planted.

Xu’s parents rushed over like protective animals. “Changfu, are you alright?” Unable to take it anymore, Xu’s mother cursed, “Damn star of calamity, is it just about killing a child? Why cause such a stir and disgrace our family?” Xia Zongxian was speechless, witnessing the new low in human behavior. It was clear who was in the wrong, yet they had the audacity to blame others, and so vulgarly at that.

How could people be so shameless?

He approached, grabbed Xu Changfu by the collar, and dragged him towards

Qingzhi’s village, determined to punish such scum.

He suddenly felt a sense of responsibility.

In the Seal Office, Qin Yuming had already prepared the venue to publicly address this issue. It was a chance to set an example, warning others in the fief against domestic violence.

The venue was set up in the courtyard of the Seal Office, with chairs placed for Qingzhi and the elders to sit, while space was cleared for spectators to watch.

By now, quite a few people had gathered.

As the second major incident in the fief (the first being an assault case), it had attracted considerable attention. Especially now, in the winter, with little agricultural work to do, many were eager to watch the proceedings.

Qingzhi and Qingchen walked ahead, with Li Ziyun and Sun Xiaolan supporting the young woman (the victim) on either side, bringing her into the Seal Office and seating her on a chair.

Just then, Xia Zongxian, holding Xu Changfu by the collar, arrived at the Seal Office’s courtyard and threw the man to the ground.

Xu Changfu’s fall elicited laughter from the crowd.

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Chapter 840: The Marriage System

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Xu’s father and Xu’s mother quickly stepped forward to help their son up, feeling angry but not daring to express it. With so many people around, they felt it was unfair that their small family was being bullied.

After lifting Xu Changfu up, Xu’s mother caught sight of Xu’s wife sitting on the chair and became furious, rushing towards her.

“You wretched woman! You failed to protect your child and even tattled, losing

all our family’s face!”

Seeing Xu’s mother approaching in such a manner, Xu’s wife reflexively became scared, her body trembling, her face pale, and she curled up.

Xia Zongxian, standing aside, drew his sword to block Xu’s mother, shouting sternly, “How dare you!”

Xu’s mother was startled, her impulsive anger fading, leaving only fear behind.

Xu’s father was also frightened, quickly stepping forward to pull Xu’s mother back, realizing that if they continued this way, not only would they not be able to save their son, they might also end up in trouble themselves.

Seeing the two retreat, Qin Yuming stepped forward, his face cold, asking, “Xu Changfu, do you realize your mistake?”

Xu Changfu, with his waist bent and neck stiff, stubbornly said, “I don’t see any wrongdoing.”

Qin Yuming, expressionless, thought to himself that some people never realize

their faults until it’s too late. “Is Xu’s wife your spouse?”

Xu Changfu nodded, “Yes.”

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Qin Yuming continued, “She was three months pregnant and lost the baby due to your beating an hour ago. Do you admit your mistake?”

Xu Changfu argued, “I don’t think I’m in the wrong. First, it’s natural for me to discipline my wife. Secondly, I only punched her in the stomach; it must have been her fault for not protecting the child properly. She’s stirring up trouble to turn you against me.”

“And lastly, she has an affair with Xu Weichun from our village. She must have wanted to use this as an excuse to get rid of the child and be with that man.”

His explanation was clear and well-structured, showing no sign of confusion.

Xu’s wife, trembling with anger, said, “He’s slandering me! My relationship with Brother Weichun is pure. There’s nothing of what he describes!”

She grabbed Chu Qingzhi’s sleeve, pleading, “Sister Qingzhi, I did nothing wrong. I’m innocent, I haven’t done anything to wrong Xu Changfu.”

Chu Qingzhi patted Xu’s wife’s shoulder, reassuring her, “I believe you. Don’t be agitated; your health is more important.”

She then turned to Xu Changfu, her gaze intimidating, “Firstly, it’s wrong to hit anyone, be it your parents or your spouse and child. There’s nothing righteous about it.”

“Secondly, the child died from a severe blow, not because she didn’t protect it.

On the contrary, she sought medical attention immediately when she felt unwell, showing her intent to save the child.”

“Lastly, catch the thief red-handed; did you see them being intimate?” Xu Changfu was left speechless, unable to defend himself, his lips tightly sealed but his face showing defiance.

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Qin Yuming nodded slightly, then said to Xu Changfu, “Speak now if you have anything to say. Everyone is here, you won’t be wronged.”

Xu’s mother stepped forward, “Affairs are conducted in secret. How could anyone see?”

Qin Yuming countered, “If no one saw it, how did you come to know about it?”

Xu’s mother aggressively replied, “Truth can’t be hidden.”

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Qin Yuming concluded, “So you’ve decided they had an affair?

Xu’s mother firmly said, “Yes.”

Qin Yuming looked up, asking loudly, “Is anyone here from Xu’s village?”

“Yes.” Xu Weichun, along with about a dozen villagers, stepped forward, Sir, we all are from Xu’s village.”

Xu Weichun’s wife also spoke up, “Sir, Madam Chu, Xu’s mother is slandering them. My husband and Xu’s wife are innocent. Whenever they met, I was present. Would they dare to do such things in front of me?”

With Xu Weichun’s wife’s testimony, everyone believed in their innocence. After all, no wife would tolerate her husband being unfaithful right in front of her.

“The truth is now clear.” Qin Yuming glanced at Xu Changfu, then asked Xu’s wife, “What do you wish to do?”

Xu’s wife, resolute, said, “I want a divorce.”

Xu’s mother was provoked again, screaming, “I won’t agree to a divorce, only

to disown her!”

Divorce and disownment were seen differently.

A divorce did not significantly harm a woman’s reputation, allowing her the possibility of remarriage. It implied she was innocent.

Disownment suggested the woman had committed a serious offense, such as infidelity or failing to care for her in-laws, which could devastate her reputation, making remarriage almost impossible and subjecting her to societal scorn. Even women from noble families couldn’t escape condemnation if disowned.

Xu Changfu roared, “Right, I’ll never agree to a divorce, only disownment!”

The situation became tense…

Chu Qingzhi suddenly said, “If he doesn’t agree to a divorce, then disown the husband!”

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This suggestion shocked all the men present!

Since ancient times, there had never been a case of disowning a husband. What was Chu Qingzhi planning?

What indeed?

In her territory, she planned to enforce an equal marital system.

In the village, monogamy was the norm, simplifying the implementation of such a system.

“Listen up, from today, if a married couple wishes to separate, they may apply for a divorce through official channels.”

“Firstly, if it’s a mutual agreement, assets are divided equally, though one party may voluntarily relinquish their share.”

“Secondly, regarding child custody, children under three will stay with their mother by default. For children aged three to seven, custody will be negotiated; those older can choose whom to live with.”

“Thirdly, in cases of misconduct, assets will be divided accordingly, even possibly not at all.”

“Fourthly, those in dire financial straits post-divorce may seek assistance.”

“Fifthly…”

Chu Qingzhi’s voice, amplified by her spiritual energy, reached everyone clearly.

Men began to worry, while women felt relieved; all these provisions favored them.

For a long time, women had been oppressed and treated unfairly. What Chu Qingzhi proposed was merely fairness, yet it felt revolutionary to them.

“Is everything clear?” Chu Qingzhi asked firmly.

No one objected.

Xu Changfu, desperate, shouted, “I agree to a divorce, but you can’t take anything!”

Xu’s wife immediately responded, “I want nothing but the divorce.

Chu Qingzhi signaled to Qin Yuming, who drafted a divorce agreement, had both parties imprint their handprints, and then archived it, effectively dissolving their marriage.

“Shameless woman, see who would want you after this!” Xu Changfu cursed Xu’s wife, then pushed through the crowd and left.

Xu’s father and Xu’s mother dared not say anything more. With Chu Qingzhi supporting Xu’s wife, they knew they would be at a disadvantage. Watching their son run away, they too left the scene, grumbling and complaining as they went.

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