Calling her ’sister’ with such familiarity and even proactively doing chores for her, Liu Family witnessed it but did not intervene. Her ntal state was erratic, unable to manage anything else.
Qi Nanfeng’s life was ultimately saved by Yuanxi.
That day, after Qi Nanfeng’s eyes were pierced, he was in so much pain he nearly went into shock, and Liu Family was too frazzled to fend for herself.
Seeing his condition worsening, Yuanxi, without hesitation, gouged out his eyeball to save his life.
Using the limited dicine at hand, she applied it to his wounds, and after a few days, Qi Nanfeng surprisingly showed so improvent.
Ever since she connected with Zheng Yang, Yuanxi managed to bring so food over from Zheng Family from ti to ti, preventing everyone at the Qi Mansion from starving to death.
Her reason for tirelessly caring for Qi Nanfeng stemd from the fact that when she was young, Qi Nanfeng had saved her life once.
Furthermore, deep inside, unbeknownst to anyone, she harbored secret admiration for Qi Nanfeng.
Now, seeing him fall to such a state, she could not help but feel compassion.
Originally, during the exile journey, she had many opportunities to care for him, but she was rely a humble servant. Moreover, with others already tending to him, it wasn’t her place.
Now seeing one after another from the Qi Household leave destitute, she was the only one who stayed by his side, and even had the lady of the house adopt her as a goddaughter.
When Qi Nanfeng awoke, it was the first ti he took notice of this maidservant.
After interacting for a few days, he realized Yuanxi’s unwavering loyalty. While grateful, he also began to hatch other plans.
Asking about recent movents around the residence, Yuanxi inford him about Ruan Mian gathering people to repair roads and plant saltpeter.
Just hearing the na "Ruan Mian" now made Qi Nanfeng gnash his teeth in hatred, wishing he could devour the woman whole.
He looked at Yuanxi and angrily said, "That I have fallen to such a state today is inextricably linked to that vile woman!! Xi’er, be wary and avoid contact with her in the future."
"I was blind back then, unable to see the venomous heart within that poisonous woman. Now that you’ve saved , she won’t let you go either, be exceedingly cautious."
It was the first ti Yuanxi heard the young master show concern for her, making her feel deeply moved. She quickly grasped Qi Nanfeng’s hand firmly and said resolutely.
"Young master, I’m not afraid, and I won’t let her harm you."
"There’s sothing I haven’t told you, young master. I’ve beco acquainted with a young master from the Zheng Family. I heard he was thwarted by Ruan Family a few days ago and is fuming, especially since his own brother had his tendons cut by Ruan Family. I reckon we wouldn’t even need to make a move; Zheng Yang wouldn’t let her go."
"Severed tendons? She’s even more venomous than a viper!!"
"Xi’er, relying on Zheng Yang alone is of no avail. Since you’re acquainted with him, you need to find a way to whisper in his ear."
Yuanxi nodded, thinking the sa.
With her occasional words, Zheng Yang’s dissatisfaction with Ruan Mian was growing stronger.
Especially that day when his household had nothing to eat, after scouring the mountain all day without finding anything edible, and arriving ho to see people around receiving good food from Ruan Mian.
Hearing the praises others sang for Ruan Family, despite working all day without complaint, he felt extrely unbalanced inside.
Particularly given that the person involved was a sworn brother whom he had a good relationship with.
Zheng Yang stepped forward, interrupting the conversation angrily: "That wicked woman hard my brother so, yet you, who have ties with our family, are cozying up to her now?!"
His sworn brother hesitated, addressing the issue calmly: "Ayang, your brother went too far, and we also need to eat. Ruan Family offered an opportunity, we couldn’t just pass it up, could we?"
"I think you shouldn’t be too fixated on your brother’s matter. Living well yourself is more important than anything else."
"Do you think I’m like you?! Heartless and unfaithful, disregarding any ties for a bit of food."
"Zheng Yang, what do you an?"
His sworn brother’s expression slightly changed, stepping forward to argue with him.
Zheng Yang scoffed.
"What else could I an, but that I’m accusing you of ingratitude?! Back when you were down and out, it was I who gave you a bit of food to keep you alive."
"Now my brother has been hard by that vicious woman, and in front of , you still speak well of her?! What sense is that? Can’t you see that the petty favors that woman gives you co with ulterior motives?"
"She just wants to exploit you, so she can enjoy the fruits of your labor. Once the roads are built, you won’t benefit from any of it! You’re all so foolish, happily working for her!"
"How can you think like that? Miss Ruan suggested building roads for everyone’s benefit, not just for Ruan Family. Besides, our work isn’t for nothing; we get paid and fed, why not do it?"
Zheng Yang didn’t expect his words to have no impact at all, leaving him frustrated and increasingly agitated.
"If that’s the case, what if I force you to choose between her and ?"
"If I, as your lifesaver, beseech you not to work for her, would you refuse?"
His sworn brother frowned, too angry to speak.
"Zheng Yang! If you don’t wish to live, don’t drag down. Is this how you threaten people?"
As soon as the words fell, the furious Zheng Yang grabbed his sworn brother’s collar and interrogated him fiercely.
"What if I insist on forcing you?! You still plan to work for her, and not join in opposing her?"
"Let go! Clearly, you’re the one blinded by hatred, unable to see right from wrong!"
They began to tussle, back and forth, tangled in struggle, until Zheng Yang completely lost his mind, gripping his sworn brother’s neck tightly, not letting go.
His eyes turned blood-red, like an enraged beast, unstoppable.
By the ti he realized, his sworn brother was lifeless, lying motionless on the ground.
Zheng Yang was shocked internally, and in his struggle, his sworn brother’s wife ca in.
Seeing her husband lying on the ground, pale and fearing for her life, she cried out, "Husband! Husband!"
Upon noticing the handprints on her husband’s neck, she lifted her head abruptly, but before she could speak, Zheng Yang’s hands were on her throat as well.
The veins on the woman’s face bulged. She wanted to resist but was powerless, ultimately eting her end under his grip.
Watching as the sky outside turned dark, Zheng Yang waited a while before dragging both bodies out of the house, intending to bury them in the mountain.
But unexpectedly, two people were drinking outside the residence at such a late hour, and he bumped right into them while dragging the couple’s bodies!
Without a word, Zheng Yang brandished a sickle at their throats.
"If you want to live, pretend you saw nothing tonight!! Follow to take action, and I won’t harm you!"
The two individuals trembled in fear; being honest folks, they dared not say much upon witnessing this scene.
Zheng Yang saw this, certain they wouldn’t dare speak out, and pulled them closer, saying angrily.
"I have a plan. You must go with , or you’ll end up like my sworn brother."
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