Chapter 2
"Be good, my dear, and don't make a sound." Li Jinchao held her in his arms, gently tapped the top of her head, and then whispered in her ear
Li Jinzhao silently pushed aside the bed frame with great effort, revealing a floor covered in swirling dust.
Lan Qing's heart suddenly turned as cold as a day in December, for these past few days, the girl had never shown him such emotions...! ... How could she treat him like this!
Gongsun Zhi stood beside him with his hands behind his back and slowly spoke: "The martial arts of your family are somewhat sinister. Apart from the head of the family, those who have learned the Lan family's evil techniques often meet an early demise. Do you know the reason for this?"
How do you know
I am Lan Qing, hailing from the Lan family of the Jianghu.
He lightly furrowed his brows, truly unsure whether a two-year-old child understands what poison means, but her deliberate distancing from him indicates that she witnessed all the ugliness that transpired that day... However, he doubted how a silly girl just over two years old could remember things so clearly. Gongsun murmured:
"Yunjiacun?" Lan Qing blurted out: "Are you acquainted with the people of Yunjiacun?" Li Jinchao replied with a cheerful smile:
Your pulse is different from that of ordinary people and somewhat unusual, indicating that you have not taken good care of your health. It is said that one should not indulge so much in their youth, but you have fallen victim to the allure of the phoenix seeking the凰, which is truly your misfortune. You must rely on those fleeting moments of pleasure to temporarily alleviate the poison within you. Fortunately, you have encountered me; you shall stay for three months, during which I will expel all the poison from your body.
Child, would you kindly extend your tender and delicious little chicken feet for uncle to touch?
The indoor fire pit has been burning, yet the little girl is nowhere to be seen
Although the girl was still watching him, she did not refute the lie. Indeed, he was overly suspicious; the girl did not understand at all what they were talking about.
"Please wait a moment, senior." Lan Qing placed her back on the couch and then walked to the corner with Gongsun Zhi
"Big girl, I have met many people, but your father treats me like a brother... He has shown me loyalty, so naturally, I must repay him." He maintained his smile, his tone becoming softer: "Big girl, you are a good child. If we can both survive, just forget about your parents."
He always thought that as long as he could maintain his gentlemanly image in front of the young lady, it would mean that he had not wronged the Guan couple... Before their deaths, they did not hate him to the core
This young girl, approximately fifteen or sixteen years old, is strikingly beautiful, with an expression that radiates boundless enthusiasm, making her appear lively and agile. Her attire is ordinary, resembling that of a common folk, yet who can tell whether this girl is a covert agent sent from somewhere?
Lan Qing felt a shiver in her heart upon hearing this, while also being surprised that this straightforward girl could be so meticulous at times
It turns out that the girl ultimately distanced herself from him
Please grant me your guidance
If your surname is Lan, I advise you that after eliminating the poison, if you wish to accompany the little one into old age, you should cease your practice; however, if you find it impossible to stop, do not be misled by those rumors that believe that yin collection and yang supplementation will benefit your skills
The girl is sitting on the bed, playing with her phone
This child is only a little over a year old, short enough to reach only his knees. His appearance is not particularly feminine, and his features cannot be described as bright. He exerted a bit of force and flicked her forehead, but she did not even cry out in pain; she simply looked up and kept staring at her father
The big girl, who would normally not react, was finally provoked and could not help but retaliate with force. One hit was not enough; in her anger, she climbed onto Li Jinzhao's body and struck fiercely.
Li Jinzhao seemed unaware of Lan Qing's hesitation, nor did she notice the significant difference in appearance between the father and daughter. She smiled and said
Big girl... it's been three months and you still refuse to say where the sword is... Hehe, I actually endured for three months, which really surprises me. He coughed lightly while covering his mouth, and he was even less surprised to find blood in his palm
The weather is unusually cold
The former Fifth Young Master of the Yun Family has been temporarily residing in Yun Family Village these past few days, opening the medical hall for three days. The Third Young Master is adamant that he will surely be able to cure the poison within you.
"Senior, that is my daughter; I cannot bear to have her out of my sight," Lan Qing said softly
Fathers are always careless and inattentive, you are not much older than I am, you will gradually improve with time, let us eat at the stall next door, you can come over later
We are father and daughter. Lan Qing cautiously glanced at Da Niu
She saw that the big girl had kicked the hot water bottle away, so she retrieved it and stuffed it back into the big girl's bedding, cheerfully rubbing the big girl's small, tender feet to warm them up, and then sneakily attacking her little soles.
Mingming is indeed a fool, unable to comprehend the events unfolding, yet he always strives to maintain his image as a gentleman in front of the girl.
Who exactly are you
You have had this poison accumulating in your body for several years, haven't you? Have you been afflicted by the Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix?
Lan Qingyi was dressed entirely in clothes borrowed from Li Jinchao. Although they were common men's garments, they could not conceal the remarkable brilliance in his features.
Lan Qing's dark eyes suddenly brightened, his fingers clenched into a fist at his side, alternating between relaxing and tightening, desperately trying to conceal the immense excitement within him
Are you saying that someone put a drug in the bucket of water
Gongsun shrugged his shoulders and said
In his eighteen years of life, he had never endured such severe and harsh mental torment. He preferred to go with the flow, and he didn't mind associating with people he disliked. Now he fully understands that physical pain is far less significant than psychological suffering
At the corner of the alley next to the cloth shop, there is a cart full of dung barrels, emitting an unbearable stench. A filthy boy lies against the wall, his consciousness hazy, yet he knows he must remain alert at this moment
Lan Qing believes that her earliest memory dates back to around the age of 2, but to clearly remember every detail and even understand and react to it, she had to wait until after the age of 4... Even if the girl saw the filthy deeds he did with the official that night and the vile words he spoke, it would be impossible for her to comprehend it, let alone guard against him for as long as three months
You can rest assured, the girl has climbed over to me
"Oh dear, the little child is angry and has caught fire..." Li Jinchao laughed heartily
He gently rubbed her cheek with the pad of his finger. A sharp pain twisted in his chest and abdomen, and he hurriedly buried her head in his embrace, opening his mouth to spout a fountain of blood.
Gongsun Zhi glanced at him and did not say anything more
"... ... Senior, you are impressive, you actually know who I am." Lan Qing remained unmoved
"Hey, you girl, haven't I already seen your headache? Why did you barge in here?" Gongsun Zhi exclaimed
Li Jinzhao smiled and asked again, "Are you siblings with the girl?"
He turned back to see Li Jinchao just closing the tunnel door, plunging everything into darkness. He heard the sound of the lock, followed by Li Jinchao groping down the stairs
On the eve of the Lunar New Year in the depths of winter, every household in the city has its doors tightly shut, and the streets and alleys are eerily quiet, with hardly anyone in sight
Come, girl, today I will take you out for drinks
Li Jinzhao did not even blink, smiling as he said
This child has a naturally good constitution; it must be difficult for them to fall ill
The tunnel? ... This is certainly not something an ordinary family would possess, this Li Jinchao ... . He had no time to doubt Li Jinchao and could only hold onto the girl tightly and enter the tunnel first
Li Jinzhao turned his head to look in his direction
Lan Qing's willpower has always been ordinary, and now she must also hold herself up for the sake of the big girl
The Guan family treats Da Niu in this manner. However, now that no one is giving her instructions, she does not know how to proceed
Until today
"Big girl, it will be cold..." He struggled to sit against the wall, pulling the big girl into his arms, trying to warm her with his body heat. "Look at you, you're this cold, yet you still won't say a word?" He murmured, holding her tightly.
... ... is ''
Your face is covered in blood; I think the Third Young Master will not be able to recognize you. However, unless you cover your face, the doctor he is bringing will surely recognize you
This child's physique is completely different from yours, is it not like the mother
Why did the girl have a reaction to the surname Li?
The young girl turned to look at him and said with a bright smile
Lan Qing was somewhat perplexed
No, it is authentic, hurry up!
Aren't you afraid of me... we are complete strangers to each other...
"Your daughter? What illness does she have?" Gongsun Zhi felt a bit perplexed
The Fifth Young Master of the Former Generation, Gongsun Zhi
The room was pitch black. He instinctively reached out to the big girl beside him
Her reaction has always been inherently slow; if she were truly provoked to the point of becoming a fool, how could he face his long-lost brother in the afterlife
Wait a moment
Lan Qing gathered her beautiful ink-black eyebrows
He felt that the girl’s limbs were unwilling to embrace him, as if... she was guarding against him.
He still has the big girl to take care of, yes, the big girl is still... The beautiful eyes finally opened halfway, and he caught a glimpse of the big girl lying on the cold ground, asleep. Fool, if she really falls asleep, she will meet the King of Hell.
The young woman was lying on the bed, while a girl sat at the edge of the bed with her back turned, continuously taking secret pictures of the young woman's face.
How is this possible? The people of Yun Family Village have always only supported their own. A medical clinic? Don't make me laugh. Since the former young masters retired, they have rarely ventured into the world, let alone talk about Gongsun Zhi traveling thousands of miles back to Yun Family Village just to open a clinic for ordinary citizens for three days
This seems a bit off, Gongsun Zhi thought, smiling as he spoke
He should have been able to notice any of them at that moment
Lan Qing felt a chill, and his guard was raised again. He casually asked:
I am watching over him for drugs, what happened
Lan Qing had also heard of the true history of Yun Family Village, and it was certain that the Jigu Pavilion in Yun Family Village housed his disgraceful past, available for future generations to scrutinize and ridicule. He had never cared about such matters of reputation, which is why after entering the martial world, he had no interactions with Yun Family Village.
The girl who usually speaks boldly now has a voice as faint as a mosquito. Lan Qing knows something is amiss, so she responds in a similarly low voice: "I am awake"
The actual age of Gongsun Zhi, the fifth son of the former lord, is not small, but on the surface, he appears to be around thirty. As soon as Gongsun Zhi entered Li Jinchao's room, he was taken aback upon seeing a little girl, just over two years old, sitting obediently on the couch.
Most likely so. Just now I heard unusual sounds in the courtyard; you could say it was the sound of dry branches breaking, or you could say someone has sneaked into the courtyard. Which one do you want to bet on
I must candidly say that this child has no significant issues, at least not discernible from the pulse. It is possible that she is simply unaccustomed to the hardships of fleeing, and with time, she may return to normal. However, there is also the possibility that she may have been traumatized and become dull-witted. The human mind is difficult to gauge. Therefore, since I have a good rapport with the girl, I will stay a few more days to conduct some tests for her, hoping that everything is fine with her.
Before he quietly exited the inner room, he glanced back at the bed, where Li Jinchao was playfully bumping his head against the little head of the girl.
Haha ... ... The only person he trusted has been killed by him. Who can the girl rely on now
Indeed, she wanted to sleep with me, so she climbed onto my bed and hit me. I felt something was off; aren't you a person of the world? Why is there not a single reaction? You seemed perfectly fine in the evening. I recalled that we had the same dinner, so it doesn't make sense for you to be in a stupor while we are not. However, only you had tea after the meal
This poison has not been used for a long time; I need to put some thought into finding a few unique medicinal ingredients... Before the words were finished, I noticed the young man retracting his hand and embracing the obedient girl in his arms
"Senior, you are truly impressive; even the poison of the Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix can be seen through. I have searched high and low for doctors, yet not a single one has detected that I have been poisoned." He glanced at the girl, either intentionally or unintentionally.
He took a deep breath, feeling that his internal energy and blood were still sufficient, and then carefully turned over, got out of bed, and stepped into the inner room
"Follow me," Li Jinchao whispered, and climbed back into her inner chamber
Big girl, come here
Could you please take a look for my daughter
Hmph, I don't care who you are; even if you come from the sea, I won't pay you any mind. A wandering person in distress daring to risk letting me treat them, isn't that just betting on the neutrality of the Yun family estate, not to mention not selling you out...'' Gongsun Zhi then looked towards the big girl.
What kind of curse did this person with the surname Li cast on the girl? For the past three months, the girl has never taken the initiative to do anything, merely gazing at him with those eyes.
Lan Qing took a few steps closer to the stall, and the girl should have noticed him by now, but she didn't even glance at him: Why isn't she looking at him? Why doesn't she raise her head to look at him? Look at him!
This little child has been looking at him continuously; isn't he tired after three months of this?
The embarrassment of being exposed flashed across Lan Qing's face.
Pah! You should put her in the inner room, even covering her ears would be fine! Lanqing, you are truly an incompetent father; if the girl understands, wouldn't it make her worry and fear for you as her father?
This poison has been lost for at least seventy years, how did you come into contact with it
Yun Family Manor has existed in the martial world for over a hundred years. The Young Master of Yun Family Manor is renowned for documenting the history of the martial world. However, due to the necessity of impartiality and fairness in recording, the Young Masters hold a position of great detachment in the martial world and never interfere in any martial affairs
"... ... Are you even listening to me?" Gongsun Zhi rambled on excitedly for a while, only to realize that he was not paying attention.
The girl's small eyes shifted to Li Jinchao's face, then quickly moved to Lan Qing's face
Lan Qing slightly frowned. Is that so
He listened attentively, and in the inner room, there was the faint sound of a girl's breathing. Was it the girl herself who came over, or was it Li Jinzhao who came to embrace her
After a long time, the little child did not buy into his cold jokes, so Gongsun Zhi could only sulk while holding her tiny hand
He squinted slightly, feeling an indescribable complexity within his abdomen
Indeed, he should breathe a sigh of relief
He saw me? The young masters of Yun Family Village are known for documenting the history of the martial world, so it is likely they would recognize him
Lan Qingxin sensed someone approaching, but her body was cold and stiff, unable to retaliate, and she could only allow the darkness to engulf her. "Ah, you little one, being so silent is really unappealing. It stinks, if you want to get into my bed, you have to take off your clothes... Forget it, I will take you to buy a new outfit tomorrow. Just make sure you don't die outside and end up freezing to death in my house, or I would become a sinner. Be good, hold onto this hot water bottle to keep warm, do you understand?"... Forget it, I will take you to buy a new outfit tomorrow. Just make sure you don't die outside and end up freezing to death in my house, or I would become a sinner. Be good, hold onto this hot water bottle to keep warm, do you understand?
This girl possesses great courage. She detected the murderous intent in his tone, yet her expression remained unchanged, calm and composed.
Indeed. During this period of fleeing and struggling, the young lady has indeed been quite healthy.
The authentic path consists of about 20 steps, and he bent down to reach the bottom. A cave, tall enough for a person to stand in, appeared before him. As he looked around, he found himself in complete darkness, unable to see his own hand, completely unaware of where the end might be.
"No, the girl must stay by my side," Lan Qing almost blurted out
Recently, he often had the thought of "Forget it, just hand the child over." As long as he handed her over, he would no longer have to live this life of fleeing. However, every time he looked into the big girl's eyes, which resembled Guan Changyuan's, he would think that Guan Changyuan was always watching him through the big girl, ... to see if he had betrayed the last trust...
I am worried about the girl... Lan Qing suppressed the urge to bring the girl back.
"It is like a daughter. Senior, the girl she..."
Li Jinzhao seemed to see through his thoughts and said with a smile
Rest assured, unless someone opens from the inside, they will have no way to deal with the discovery of a tunnel outside, haha. Oh dear, you hit me, big girl
My poison is difficult to resolve. It is of no use for the young master of the Yun family to bring any doctor.
The young girl kept glancing back here, and at first glance, it was evident that this little child was not a clever and quick-witted one. It seemed that the chances of her being a fool were somewhat higher. Did her young father want her to become a fool, or did he hope she would not become one?
Li Jinzhao's face showed a hint of anger, and upon seeing the girl staying inside the house, her anger intensified. She hurriedly approached and picked up the girl, turning to them and asking sternly:
Lan Qing, you have lowered your guard against me. You could have suspected that tonight's performance was orchestrated by me, but you did not; instead, you followed me into the depths. To be honest, I am quite pleased about this. Am I right? Big girl
This is indeed a fact. Last year, he opened the clinic for three days, and I went to see him for a headache, which was truly effective. You can stay for a few days... at least let the young lady finish the New Year before leaving with you. She really feels a bit reluctant to part with this newly acquainted young girl.
Your father is indeed very attentive to his daughter. I just wanted to speak with you privately for a moment
What kind of father is so neglectful? Lan Qing, you are toxic; it is only natural to seek medical attention. Why should a girl follow you?
She seems to be just an ordinary person, so how could she be fearless? Perhaps she has a powerful backing? Lan Qing then looked at the big girl, thinking: I must first take the big girl back with me before I can proceed to silence her.
Gongsun Zhi sighed. "Indeed, you are a member of the Lan family. Why does your master not stop you deluded individuals who aspire to achieve greatness in one leap? Does he not know that this could lead to your early demise? Look at you, a perfectly good person, yet you have become the demon god Lan Qing. While the pursuit of the phoenix is one reason, the evil arts of the Lan family have harmed you greatly."
He gently brushed aside her dirty and icy bangs, cleaning her little face. He sighed and smiled, saying
It was already noon, so I took her to the noodle stall next door. Lanqing, haven't you seen other children of the same age? Which two-year-old child feels as bony as Daniu, with hardly any flesh on them? How exactly are you raising her?" Li Jinzhao shot him a glance, noticing his embarrassment. Her tone softened slightly as she said:
Lan Qing remained silent, watching her figure depart. The girl was held in her arms. The girl, who had initially been looking back at him, seemed to be captivated by something about Li Jinchao; as soon as she turned to Li Jinchao, she no longer looked back at him.
His consciousness was hazy, and it seemed that someone was singing a tune in the distance... On New Year's Eve, where could the tune come from
Lan Qing avoided the term "demon god" and asked, "Senior, can you tell that I am a member of the Lan family just by feeling my pulse?"
If such days continue, he will not live much longer. Before that, where can he settle the girl? In this vast world, there is actually no one he can trust.
Gongsun Zhi secretly felt pleased with his protective actions towards the girl and smiled, saying
The startled girl did not resist; she merely opened her small eyes that had just awakened.
"Poisoned by thieves, I am forced to do things against my will. I refuse to act against my conscience; as for the poison... I naturally cannot wait for the antidote. " Lan Qing said calmly, glancing at the big girl sitting beside her.
Then, he smiled gently and said politely
Gongsun Zhi carefully felt the pulse for a long time, and finally murmured
If one can have a good New Year, it may be a good thing for the girl’s spirit... The poison within him might unexpectedly be resolved... Thinking of this, he felt somewhat hesitant, unsure whether to trust this girl named Li Jinchao
Fate? Lan Qing frowned. Li Jinchao had a connection with the big girl, and this Gongsun paper also had a connection with her, so why was he excluded from it?
A cellar? In an ordinary household, a cellar is typically used for storing wine and pickled goods; even if one were to hide there, they would still be discovered
The girl finally glanced at him, and Gongsun Zhi quickly forced a smile to please him
Li Jinzhao called out softly
He was almost like an eye, calmly surveying his surroundings. This was an ordinary yet warm little house
Gongsun Zhi displayed a momentary oddity, gently tilted his head, lifted the hem of his robe, and sat on the left side of Lan Qing to take his pulse
You are awake! I was just wondering if the firecrackers during the New Year celebration will disturb you. My name is Li Jinzhao, and if you don't mind, let's celebrate the New Year together
The person is gone
These days will trouble Miss Li
Is it because Li Jinzhao often plays around with Daniu that she reacts? In the past, when he was at the Guan family, he didn't play around with Daniu either, yet she still called him Uncle Lan and smiled at him happily
The girl sat on the bed, looking at him without moving.
No. "Li Jinchao touched the wall with one hand and held the little hand of the girl in Lanqing's arms with the other. "It is said that walking five hundred and thirty steps will bring us right to the bottom of the cloth shop building. Let us give it a try today."
Are you being a bit foolish? Anyway, the child is not listening, so let's just say it directly
Lan Qing gently covered her eyes, recalling Guan Changyuan's bitter smile
Still, she heard the plan he made with the official that night, convinced that he had always been wearing a mask in front of her. How much can a two-year-old child remember, how much can they understand? Such a pure child, how could they witness the dirty deeds he did with the official that night
At the same time that Gongsun Zhi was pondering, he suddenly heard someone kick open the door.
"Is it all inherited from the mother?" Is this implying that he lacks the insight to marry a foolish woman? Lan Qing gritted her teeth and nodded. "Yes"
Lan Qing, this name is not... Gongsun Zhi remained expressionless and said:
Li Jinzhao smiled again
Is Gongsun Ye'er checking the poison for Lan Qing
She still has not responded. Could it be that she was truly stunned into silence by the catastrophic changes that led to the destruction of her family? Did she become dazed the moment her mother died before her eyes?
However, if that is truly the case, the lethal poison within him cannot be cured by any medicine
What is flowing in the air, Lan Qing suddenly opened her dark eyes
"Within the four seas, all are brothers." She laughed heartily and said, "Moreover, those who can give birth to a big girl cannot be too bad... Big girl, I feel like we are truly like old friends at first sight. Your face is so thin; let me help you nourish your yin and make you plump and fair..." How delightful it is, the most amusing part is that this child actually does not resist.
Li Jinzhao said with a smile, "Don't be polite, I am quite lonely on New Year's Eve, having you all here makes it livelier for me." Did her words not imply that she was the only one living here? With such candor, Lan Qing truly did not know whether to consider her too straightforward or to suspect ulterior motives
He followed Gongsun Zhi out of the Li family's small house. The noodle stall was right next door, and the girl was happily slurping noodles. During their escape, he occasionally took the girl to the noodle stall to eat. At that time, he had no time to attend to her, and no one fed her. When she was extremely hungry, she would bury her face in the bowl like a little dog, eating with her mouth full. After finishing, he would hold her and continue fleeing from the officials. And now? He occasionally takes the girl to the noodle stall to eat, but he still has no time to attend to her, and no one feeds her. When she is extremely hungry, she buries her face in the bowl like a little dog, eating with her mouth full. After finishing, he holds her and continues fleeing from the officials. And now?
He waited and waited, but could not catch the attention of the girl. In the end, he lowered his eyes and clenched his teeth, staring at his own hands
"Big Girl? So your name is Big Girl!" Li Jinchao laughed heartily, pinching Big Girl's soft little face. Big Girl remained as still as a doll, which made Li Jinchao exclaim in wonder, "So obedient"
The girl stared at him directly, just like she had for the past three months, looking like a fool. Wasn't she having a great time with Li Jinzhao last night
Lan Qing, being young after all, could not hide the expression of surprise and disbelief upon hearing this
Gongsun Zhi reached out to touch the little head of the girl, wanting to lift her up, but Lan Qing acted swiftly, pulling her back into his embrace
Senior, you are from Yun Family Village, which is quite famous in the martial world. If you come here often, won't it attract attention?
The red liquid stained the girl's back, and he helplessly and frustratedly collapsed to the ground, pressing his chest tightly against her to prevent the cold wind from eroding her bones
"Why... why do I have to suffer so much?" Lan Qing murmured. He had never endured such hardships before.
Gongsun Zhi smiled faintly and said
I come and go quietly. Do you take me for a fool? You are avoiding people, how could I possibly draw anyone here?
"Hey, is anyone there?" The singing stopped, and a young girl ran over. "Brother, you... where is your mother? You're covered in blood. Have you been chased? How come there's a little hand... there's a child! The rich feast while the poor freeze to death; this is not good. On such a cold day, the child will become a frozen corpse!"
Moreover, he is particularly close to Da Niu at the Guan family; this little Da Niu is simple yet not clumsy, naturally a child who only understands joy, and he has no defenses whatsoever.
Li Jinzhao fed her while teaching her to use a spoon, but intentionally stirred the noodles in the big girl's bowl into a mush. As a result, the big girl pouted in anger, pounded the table, and desperately climbed onto the table to snatch Li Jinzhao's noodles
If this ... ... if the girl truly becomes a fool, would you abandon her
He pondered, his mouth still incessantly speaking
There is a copper ring on the ground. After she struggled to pull it open, she turned back and said softly, "You take the big girl down."
It is certainly your whole body that smells, and the girl does not want to sleep with you. Let her sleep on this bed, while you, as a man, sleep outside to protect us both. Come on, girl, move in a bit, sleep on the outside for me. After an hour, once the New Year arrives, I will wake you up immediately, and we will go out together to set off firecrackers.
Still, he is not sincere enough towards the girl? No, he is sincere enough! It is the girl who does not understand and cannot comprehend this brutal world, which leads her to doubt his goodness towards her
While you were in a deep sleep, the third son of the Yun family came to visit. He said that you were poisoned and that he would first help you circulate your energy to gather the poison in one place, waiting for him to find a doctor
Lan Qing squinted and asked, "Who are you?"
Lan Qing looked again at the big girl who was watching him. Is it the New Year? The big girl is still a child; when has she ever endured such suffering from fleeing?
You are still young, and a foolish child will hinder you; it would be better to leave her to me. I will take her back to the Isle of Retreat.
Lan Qing immediately glared at him
"... ... Good girl, big girl ... ..." She has truly been very well-behaved. During these three months of living on the run, the big girl has not caused him any trouble at all. In fact, such a small child has not fallen ill because of it; she is healthy and well. Compared to him, she is really doing well.
My daughter, Daniu, was once frightened, and it has been more than three months since she last spoke or showed any significant reaction... I would like to ask for your guidance on whether there is anything wrong with my daughter
This child reacts more slowly than other children of the same age when startled
The girl is no longer staring at him, so he should be able to breathe a sigh of relief
After the arrogant girl fixed her gaze on him with those eyes, he always had the illusion that his hands were drenched in crimson water, which was the blood of all the members of the Guan family
Lan Di, please do not laugh. My child is somewhat slow to react... Therefore, when you meet her, if she is unable to engage in conversation, please be accommodating. For matters that are too complex, if you give her a command, she will always respond with an action.
Miss Li, I owe you my rescue; otherwise, my companion and I would truly freeze to death on the streets
His heart skipped a beat, and he always felt... There was something stuck in his heart, making him feel extremely uncomfortable
Lan Qing's scalp suddenly tingled. He quickly gathered his energy; his strength was still intact, but he bore the Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix. If there were more than one person coming, he could at most save himself, let alone rescue the large and the small.
Lan Qing spoke in a subtle manner, yet the implication was a suggestion that his own daughter might have become a fool. Upon hearing this, Gongsun Zhi finally turned to look at the girl.
He deliberately kept the girl, indeed wanting her to understand that he had no choice but to harm the Guan family, provided that she could truly comprehend all of this
I have never seen a daughter who is closer to her father and healthier than that. When you came, did you have poison in you?" She touched the girl's head and casually glanced at him
Ah, it turns out that Uncle pulled the wrong thing, it should have been the hand instead. Your little hand looks so much like your little foot..." Before he could finish his sentence, he saw that the girl quickly shifted her gaze back to Lan Qing's face.
Gongsun Zhi asked directly, which made Ling Lanqing feel somewhat unaccustomed. In the past, who around him would be as straightforward as Gongsun Zhi and Li Jinchao in facing him... He had to use all his cunning to engage in open and covert struggles, even resorting to harming innocent people to protect himself... Even at this moment, he still harbored suspicion towards Gongsun Zhi's frankness
"Big girl, come here," he said
Lan Qing really wanted to tell her that the girl had become mute, and there was no need to remind her, but he remained silent and embraced the girl that Li Jinchao had handed over to him
Gongsun Zhi said with a hint of pride: "It is said that the Lan family members are exceptionally good-looking and talented, but due to their sinister practices, their features easily reveal a seductive charm. That is why you have been trying so hard to conceal it in front of the big girl, yet you still cannot hide those subtle details. You may wonder why I clearly saw through it, pretended not to know just now, and now have changed my mind to speak openly with you"
No, the girl is not his daughter. He does not particularly treat her as a daughter; he simply does not want the child to see his ugly side
Lan Qing was inherently suspicious and was about to reveal his natural charm to entice her into speaking the truth. Suddenly, he saw the big girl climbing up and looking this way. His heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively retracted all his flirtatious demeanor, clasping his fists in a formal salute and said
In the world of rivers and lakes, things are often shrouded in secrecy. If something does not concern me, why should I expose it? However, since Li Jinchao has spoken so frankly to you, I cannot be outdone by a young girl. Although I do not understand why you want the girl to know that you are poisoned, your restraint in front of her can be considered a sign of a good father
Is there a candle flame in here? Lan Qing asked, deliberately slowing down half a step behind Li Jinchao
He waited for a while, but the little child did not make a sound. In any case, he had never been good with children, so he took it upon himself to pull the adorable little feet in front of him.
Li Jinzhao glanced at the girl and directly blocked Lan Qing, smiling and saying
Big girl! Lan Qing suddenly sprang up
I was just an ordinary girl, but later, hey, I was noticed by the Yun family estate and was just selected as the third mistress. This is a secret and must not be disclosed, so you must keep it confidential. Alright, now everyone must remain silent, as I am about to start counting. Otherwise, if we go the wrong way and end up back at my house, it will all be over.
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Lan Qing observed her every move. Li Jinchao seemed to be a straightforward and guileless girl. Although he did not dare to fully trust her, he thought that he could definitely kill this defenseless young girl in an instant.
Lan Qing's heart skipped a beat as she witnessed the big girl obediently following the young girl's words and lying back down on the bed
Although you are not armed, it is evident that you are a person of the martial world. How could you not know that the Yun family estate is located in this city? Every year on New Year's Eve, the young masters of the Yun family always distribute some food to us poor people. There is also a chicken on the table; I just cooked a bowl of porridge to feed the big girl. You may enjoy that chicken by yourself; there is no need to save the head for me.