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"Mother, why are we still in this broken cave? And look at Qingju Qinglian, dressed so raggedly. It's embarrassing for the servants to see us like this!"
The wealthy lifestyle had truly distanced Liu Qingzhi from the life of the Liu Family, with the cave entrance overgrown with weeds and the uneven ground.
She walked with a face full of disdain, frowning as she saw Liu Qinglian standing there in a daze, which only fueled her anger further. "You Dead Girl, what are you doing? You're blocking my way!"
Is this really her elder sister, the one adorned in jewels and finery? Countless questions filled Liu Qinglian's mind, and it wasn't until she heard Liu Qingzhi's scolding that she snapped back to reality.
Silently stepping back two paces, she distanced herself from this sister who took pleasure in bullying them.
Who would have thought that Liu Qingzhi wouldn't let her off easily? Although life in the Wan Mansion was a Lavish Lifestyle, the constant reprimands from Madam Wan left her feeling stifled, forcing her to endure in silence.
Suddenly returning to Ten Li Pu brought about a sense of superiority.
Especially with Liu Qinglian glaring at her with a stiff face, it ignited her fury.
"What’s wrong? Are you unhappy? You Dead Girl, I think you need a lesson!" With a loud slap, a bright red handprint appeared on Liu Qinglian's thin face.
"Elder sister, you!"
"What about me? You Dead Girl, don't be an eyesore here. And your mother, that useless hen who can't even lay eggs, just occupying space without contributing anything!"
Rolling her eyes, Liu Qingzhi swayed her hips and entered the cave, with Wang following closely behind, looking proud and pleased.
Once inside, Wang's smile grew wider as she affectionately held her daughter's hand. "Zhi'er, thanks to you, suitors for your elder brother are practically breaking down our door. This time I will choose carefully."
"Also, we are preparing to build a new house, so we won't have to live in this old cave anymore!"
Liu Qingzhi smiled slightly, "Mother, that's only right. If we're going to build a house, it should be a big one; otherwise, people will laugh at us. If you don't have enough money here, I can give you some more!"
He took out a silver ingot weighing ten taels from his pocket.
The gleaming silver placed before her instantly brightened Wang's eyes.
"Alright, I'll listen to you, Mother. We'll build a big house and find your brother a good wife, hehe!" She greedily stretched out her dark claw-like hand and grinned widely as she tucked the silver into her bosom.
At the same time, a resplendent golden carriage drove into Ten Li Pu, and soon the news spread to every corner of the village.
For these villagers, they had rarely seen carriages in their lifetime, let alone such a luxurious one, which was comparable to a modern Mercedes-Benz.
"Come on, come on! Did you hear that the girl from the Liu Family who got married has returned? She's riding in such a beautiful carriage!"
"What do you mean 'married girl'? Isn't she just a concubine now?"
"Yes, she's a concubine, but I heard she's done well and has won the favor of that master. Her head is adorned with gold hairpins; I've never seen anything like it in my life."
"Come on, let's go take a look!"
Curious onlookers flocked toward the cave, and the already quiet season became increasingly crowded with spectators.
The noisy chatter gradually reached the cave, prompting the two women inside to step out in confusion.
From a distance, one could see a flamboyant figure standing proudly at the entrance of the cave, the swaying headdress dazzling everyone’s eyes.
Some sycophants approached, saying, "Oh, look, our dear niece is back! Life seems to be treating you well; you’re so different from before, just like a lady from the town!"
"Yes, yes! Don’t forget us poor neighbors in the future!"
The flattering smiles made Liu Qingzhi feel elated.
Of course, there were those who envied her and others who looked down on her. "She’s just a concubine; look at her!" A woman rolled her eyes and scoffed.
This drew nods of agreement from a group nearby.
However, this disdainful voice was far enough away that the mother and daughter didn’t hear it at all.
Accepting the envious gazes of others, Liu Qingzhi felt for the first time in months that she could hold her head high in Ten Li Pu.
"Thank you all! I have some good news to announce: we are planning to build a new house soon, and we will definitely need everyone’s help!"
Wang Shi tried to maintain a neutral expression, but a hint of pride was evident on her face.
"What???"
Wang Shi's words were like a thunderclap, leaving an incredible impression on the hearts of the people in Shili Pu Village.
Thinking about it, it made sense; Liu Qingzhi had been sold for a high price, so it was only natural for the Liu Family to build a house.
In an instant, intense arguments erupted. For the villagers idling at home, having such work was quite good.
"I have time, I'll help!"
"Me too! Just make sure there's enough to eat!"
"Count me in!"
The place was bustling with people, but in another corner, a frail girl stumbled forward, tears streaming down her face.
Those moments of joy and the imagined warmth of a full stomach had never belonged to her.
At the slightest disagreement, she faced nothing but scolding and hitting.
When Liu Qingzhi returned, she inexplicably received a slap, leaving Liu Qinglian feeling wronged and lost. She ran aimlessly, nowhere felt like home.
In the distance, a courtyard appeared before her; the warm porridge from her memories was the most comforting food she had ever encountered.
She stumbled through the door, startling the girl who turned to look back.
Liu Qingxi's eyes widened in surprise: "Qinglian, what are you doing here?"
As the girl approached, the red marks from fingers became more apparent, half of her face swollen, revealing just how much force Liu Qingzhi had used.
"Second Sister! Wuwuwu~~~~" Finding her warmest support and closest person, Liu Qinglian threw herself into Liu Qingxi's embrace.
"Second Sister, I want to separate from Aunt!" This was Liu Qinglian's first time mentioning this matter in front of others.
Only Liu Qingxi had helped her without hesitation during her sad times. After all this time, whenever she thought of that bowl of lean meat porridge, she couldn't help but shed tears.
Even her parents had never treated her this well.
So when she saw this courtyard, she uncontrollably ran inside.
"Alright, alright, no more crying!" Liu Qingxi knew what was going on without asking; anyway, those who had acted would not escape the consequences.
"Big Sister..." Liu Qinglian explained the situation: "Second Sister, Aunt and Big Sister have gone too far! I don't want to be with them anymore!"
"In the future, if you're unhappy or hungry, you can come to me. Be good!" Liu Qingxi's warm embrace, like that of an elder, made Liu Qinglian cry even harder.
After a moment, the girl was exhausted from crying and felt embarrassed when she thought about how she had just acted.
"In the future, you can come over to help. At that time, Second Sister will pay you for your work!"
Liu Qingxi's words filled Liu Qinglian with joy: "Really, Second Sister?"
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