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As the year-end approached, the staff at Chenxi Tavern gradually took their leave to return home, leaving only two or three people on duty. At this moment, Liu Qingxi felt a bit puzzled as she reached for a letter and casually opened it, a name clearly appearing before her eyes.
Indeed, it had been a long time since this name had crossed her mind or appeared in her life.
At this moment, there was no particular feeling; a simple plea for help conveyed all the bitterness and helplessness.
Whether to help or not was entirely up to Liu Qingxi's thoughts. Suddenly, all the previous conflicts seemed to vanish. Even though Liu Qingzhi had done something quite excessive to her in the past, now that she found herself in such a predicament, it could be seen as retribution.
Having a rare moment of compassion, she sighed. It wouldn’t be right to stand by idly during the New Year. Perhaps she would regret this choice in the future, but so be it; she decided to lend a hand.
"Liu Yi, you all need to head to the town shortly. Be careful on the way and pay attention to safety."
Liu Qingxi instructed a few guards, and Liu Yi immediately got ready, setting off with several subordinates in haste.
In Biqi Town, at Wan Mansion, when Liu Yi and his companions arrived and inquired about Liu Qingzhi, the doorman impatiently scolded them: "What Liu Qingzhi? We don’t have anyone by that name here. You should look elsewhere."
Liu Yi replied, "The letter clearly states this place; the lady instructed us to come here."
"Our sister married your Master Wan. Now that you have no one around, are you saying she has been harmed? This is illegal; we can report you to the Yamen."
Liu Yi was not an ordinary person; he had experienced many significant situations. He initially thought this task would be a simple matter as instructed by Liu Qingxi. However, he encountered someone who refused to acknowledge it.
The threat made the doorman's heart tremble. Reporting to officials had never ended well for anyone involved with them; if this were true...
He couldn't bear such responsibility!
Puffing out his chest and raising his nostrils, he said, "Wait here; I will ask Sir and Madam." But he lacked confidence in his tone.
Who didn’t know that Aunt Liu, once prosperous, was now living worse than a pig or dog? Now someone was coming looking for her—what should he do?
In the main courtyard of Wan Mansion, Wandehai smiled at Madam Wan and said, "This matter is thanks to you, Madam. Otherwise, how could it have been resolved so quickly?"
Madam Wan shifted her plump body slightly and glanced over lightly: "As long as my husband knows. I just wonder when he will find me another remarkable sister; I simply don’t have the energy to serve."
"Ha ha ha!" The plump Wandehai squeezed his features together, "How could that be? From now on, I will listen to Madam."
Indeed, the Wan Mansion's assets were all supported by Madam Wan's family, so how could they dare to show any displeasure? He was truly a henpecked husband.
At that moment, the Doorman rushed in to report, "Sir and Madam, it's bad news! Aunt Liu's family has come looking for her!"
Madam Wan was enjoying Wandehai's devoted service and felt completely at ease. Suddenly being interrupted like this made her very annoyed: "What are you doing? Can't you be a little more composed?"
Wandehai quickly added, "Can't you see Madam is having tea? You're disturbing her good mood; take him out and give him ten lashes."
The Doorman was confused by the banter between Madam Wan and Wandehai. What was going on here?
However, the pressing issue was the fierce-looking individuals standing at the entrance, threatening to report them to the authorities: "Sir and Madam, forgive me, but several people outside are shouting for Aunt Liu to be handed over. If not, they will go to the officials. I had no choice but to report this."
As the Doorman finished speaking, Madam Wan furrowed her brows tightly: "Isn't that shameless little wretch's family ignoring her? It's been so long since anyone came to visit; what is going on now?"
"Exactly! You go tell them that shameless little wretch has long since disappeared; let them go wherever they want," Wandehai wished he could just drive them away.
The couple was in complete agreement and had no intention of letting Liu Qingzhi go.
Madam Wan's hatred for Liu Qingzhi was understandable; after all, she had suffered a significant setback at the hands of this village girl over the years—something that had never happened before.
That indescribable sense of defeat made her vent all her grievances and take pleasure in Liu Qingzhi's misfortune.
As for Wandehai, he merely played with pretty girls; how could he ever develop real feelings? He would treat her better when she was pregnant, but once that support was gone, he would fall from cloud nine to the ground in an instant.
Thus, at his core, he was a heartless person who had no genuine love for anyone.
Unfortunately, Liu Qingzhi had endured inhumane torment before she truly realized that external wealth was nothing but fleeting smoke; a simple life was what truly mattered.
And her mother, who constantly claimed to cherish her, treated her as a tool for making money. Once she could no longer bring benefits, she was discarded like a worn-out shoe. It was unfortunate that this realization came too late; it remained uncertain whether there was still room for redemption.
Upon hearing the other party's intention to report to the authorities, Madam Wan was slightly taken aback. It was rare to find a clear-headed person emerging from such a backward and dilapidated village.
A glimmer of sharpness flashed in the woman's eyes as her plump body slowly stood up, and two sturdy maids immediately rose to assist her.
Wandehai followed closely behind the woman like a shadow, wearing a constant smile and being completely obedient.
In front of Wan Mansion, Liu Yi and the others stood tall and motionless, their gazes sharp as they fixed their eyes on the grand entrance.
A commotion of footsteps approached, and they knew that the owner of Wan Mansion was coming.
With a creak, the door slowly opened from within, revealing two stout figures whose facial features were squished together due to their bulk, followed by a group of maids.
Liu Yi stepped forward and clasped his hands together: "You must be Master Wan and Madam Wan. I have come on behalf of my family’s eldest sister to inquire about her well-being."
The facts were clear; Liu Qingzhi was indeed in Wan Mansion, and at this moment, they could not deny it in front of everyone.
Madam Wan cleared her throat: "Since your eldest sister has entered Wan Mansion, she is now one of us. Moreover, her contract is still with us. You cannot just publicly take her away now, can you?"
It was absurd; these few people looked fierce and robust, and it was likely that ten or eight of them would not be able to match even one of their strength. It was impossible for Madam Wan not to feel fear; she could only adopt a strategy of plausible deniability.
Anticipating that they would refuse to admit it, Liu Yi remained calm and focused on the expressions of the two plump figures as he slowly spoke: "In the Western Moon Kingdom, there are laws that state that although a concubine may be a concubine, the master cannot prevent family members from meeting."
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