Chapter 1448: The Rise of Smoke and Fire (Part 269)

red his injuries and forcefully kissed him. Her ears burned with shame, Feng Lingxi averted her gaze, unwilling to meet his eyes."Knowing pain and still acting recklessly, you deserve it."Dugu City lo...Yuan Xiu received the banknote without any politeness.

He had stayed on the mountain for too long, it was time to go down and have a look. He wasn't like he used to be, no longer alone. He had disciples and grandchildren now, he had to protect them.

Feng Lingxi gave the silver taels to her master, and Yuan Xiu then chatted with her for a few words before going to eat. He didn't pry into what had happened when Feng Lingxi went to the Lu family.

It was the villagers in the village who let Changming down. Feng Lingxi's identity was also not a secret among the villagers, but they didn't mention Feng Lingxi's divorce from her husband. They still respected her, after all, Feng Lingxi was their benefactor.

Learning that the Lu family would help them was like being given a second chance at life, but after discussing it all night, everyone agreed that they were content with their current lives and didn't want to leave.

The next day, Yuánxiū left. Lè Hehehe's Chángmíng became the most popular person in the village. Chángmíng was eloquent and told everyone about how well they were treated at Lǔjiā's place. The villagers, young and old, loved to hear Chángmíng speak. This made Fēng Língxī seem pitiful, and also envied.

Feng Lingxi didn't care about her identity being exposed. These villagers were all ordinary people before they came up the mountain, and they weren't bad people. Even if they knew, they wouldn't do anything to her.

"Little Wind, can the Lu family know you're here If your daughter came, they would want to let us know. I'm afraid there's no way."

Tao Su and Feng Lingxi were in the backyard of the village, where Feng Siyu and Feng Siqi played with the children from the village. Feng Lingxi waited for news here, and Tao Su kept her company. It was a peaceful time.

"Master has gone down the mountain. If there is news from the Lu family, he would notify us first, and besides, Wan'er has been here from the Yuan Dynasty for a long time, it hasn't been that long." Feng Lingxi stared at the two children playing, her eyes filled with worry.

Wǎn'ěr is only a child under eight years old, she worries about her safety.

"You're right, I overthought it."

Wind Ling lowered her head, the worry in her eyes made Tao Su frown, "Are you worried about Wan'er's safety"

"With Lu Nian accompanying her, her safety should be fine. Besides, she has someone protecting her." The Yao tribe cares for Wan'er and wouldn't let anything happen to her. Though worried, she understands this clearly.

But you look worried.

Feng Ling's body emanated an imposing presence. Raising her eyes to meet Tao Su's gaze, she said softly, "I am just a bit lost. I have spent five years in Xigu Country these past years and have gained a pair of children. I don't know what Wan'er thinks of me after my departure. Can she understand the hardships I faced when I left And upon our reunion, can she forgive her mother"

Feng Ling Xi, ah Feng Ling Xi, back then you chose Dugu City, transforming yourself into a melancholic woman.

After this woman got married and had children, she could never relax again.

Even if one wants to let go of everything, it's ultimately impossible to abandon their own children. One may not love that man, but they can't completely disregard their children. This is the most heartbreaking part of a woman's life.

"What's the use of thinking so much If she truly knew your hardships, she would understand you. If she can't understand you, you would still be sad." Tao Su poured Feng Ling Xi a glass of water.

“When my parents sent me to the mountains to learn martial arts from my master, every time I was bullied by my fellow disciples, I wondered why my parents had sent me to him. It wasn't until I grew up and learned martial arts from my master that he told me about my parents' hardships. Then I realized that they did all this hoping that I would not be bullied in the future.”

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Tao Su's eyes were filled with sadness as she spoke of the past, a sight that tugged at one's heart.

"I believe your Wan'er is the same way. As she grows up and matures, she will understand you."

Feng Lingxi responded and nodded, then turned to look at the two children.

If you truly can't let go of the past, then go back, ask for clarification, get to the bottom of things, don't bury everything in your heart.

Feng Lingxi heard Tao Su's words, her body stiffened slightly, and she raised her eyes to look at Tao Su.

"You…"

“Lu Jia and your master both care about you deeply. Since you’ve helped me so much, I naturally consider you a good friend and care for you.” Tao Su smiled gently, looking at Feng Ling Xi’s eyes with warmth. He hoped Feng Ling Xi could be happy, just like Lu Jiazhu said, no woman is born this melancholic. If she hadn't been hurt and had something hidden in her heart, how could she show such an expression

Although he was unmarried, having heard and seen many things about the thoughts of young women, he still knew something about them.

"Thank you."

Tao Su nodded, a slight smile playing on his handsome face. He agreed to take care of Feng Lingxi for the Lu family, and he would do just that. He understood gratitude.

In June, the flying sand and scorching heat made people dizzy. Along the way, Lu Nian looked at Wan'er, who had a tired face but refused to rest properly, her eyes full of worry.

"Uncle, how much longer until we get there"

Wan'er wiped the sweat from her forehead. This was her first time traveling so far, and after seven or eight days of travel by boat and carriage, she had lost weight, but she didn't feel tired at all.

"It's only three or five days away, but the weather is so hot that we have to rest for half a day in the town ahead and then continue our journey. Otherwise, you'll get heatstroke."

Lu Nian took a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from Wan'er's forehead, and seeing her shake her head, he felt pity for her.

"Big Uncle, I'm not tired. My body is strong enough. I need to find my mother quickly. I'm afraid if I stay here for a moment, she will disappear." Wan'er spoke with red eyes, looking like she was about to cry.

"Silly girl, she's already here, she won't hide."

Lu Nian reached out and hugged her, letting her lean against him in his arms. “For these five years, she never showed her face. Now that she’s come out, her whereabouts are known throughout the Jianghu. The Lu family has always been watching her; they won't let her disappear.”

"Uncle, why didn't my mother take me with her when she left Did she think I was a burden..."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Lu Nian interrupted Wan'er's words, looking at the little girl's red eyes. The suppressed and endured tears were swirling in her pupils. She hurriedly comforted her, "Your father originally made an agreement with your uncle to give your mother to me. I don't know how the accident happened. Your mother suddenly disappeared without a trace, and even our people lost track of her, which is why she went missing for five years."

Therefore, the Lu family is not truly able to get along with everyone.

Su Yue folded her arms and said from the side, "If the mistress is unharmed, this subordinate suggests heading west to Guguo as soon as possible to avoid losing track of the empress' whereabouts."

Lu Nian's handsome face darkened instantly. Did Su Yue even know what he was thinking It was sweltering outside; they had to consider Wan'er's health and yet she insisted on arguing with him.

"The Prince of Chen and those under your plan are unaware, but it's true that the Prince of Chen caused the county princess to lack a wife's love."

Wan'er could be said to have been raised by Su Yue. After Feng Lingxi left, she was ordered to protect Wan'er. Seeing the two-year-old Wan'er lose her mother and cry for her every day, she gradually became stronger. Her cold heart melted a little. Tian Shan Xue Lian has lost its medicinal effect, why would Dugu Yu still want to destroy itFeng Lingxi's beautiful eyes rolled, scanning over Ye Xi and Xiao Li who were dumbfounded. Her beautiful ey...