Xie Qingli mechanically took Chu Yuncang's handkerchief, casually wiped the tears from his face, and said in a sad tone: "In my previous life, I only lived to the age of thirteen before being killed by Xie Qingyao and the Song family. I only found out my name was Xie Qingli when I was dying."

"I wandered around as a lonely ghost until, by chance, I was reborn through Lu Li's body. I became Lu Li, a completely different person from Xie Qingli. I could have lived a different life through her identity."

"But, but I was so eager to experience what it felt like to be loved by my mother, so I ran to Wuwang Mountain to study medicine and martial arts. I studied hard and practiced diligently for nearly four years. When I felt I was strong enough, strong enough to protect my mother and fight against Xie Qingyao, I came to Shengjing City alone to find my relatives!"

Xie Qingli's tears flowed like a river bursting its banks. She smiled sadly, "I overestimated myself. I had no money and no connections. I couldn't even enter the Marquis's mansion, let alone see my mother! I was so desperate that I voluntarily sold myself into slavery and became a maid in the Marquis's mansion. Only then did I have the chance to see my mother."

"But I don't have a token, and that skin belongs to Lu Li, which doesn't bear any resemblance to Mother. There were several times when I almost told Mother the truth, but I held it back! If I did, I was afraid I would be treated as a lunatic and kicked out of the mansion, and then I would never see Mother again!"

"Now that I think about it, I was so humble, timid and cowardly in my previous life!"

Xie Qingli suddenly looked up at Chu Yuncang. Her eyes were red and swollen, and tears hung on her long, feathery eyelashes. A layer of mist reflected in her clear eyes, and her pale cheeks showed no trace of blood. She smiled sadly and said hoarsely, "What I said is so bizarre, will you believe it?"

An unspeakable heartache surged from Chu Yuncang's heart, rushing up his throat and blocking his voice. He only just realized how miserable and depressing Xie Qingli's life was. And he had just threatened and forced her like that. What a jerk!

Chu Yuncang no longer restrained himself, but sat down next to Xie Qingli. He held Xie Qingli's hand tightly, looked directly into Xie Qingli's eyes, and said firmly: "I believe it! I believe everything Li'er said!"

Xie Qingli didn't seem to understand Chu Yuncang's meaning at first. Her wet eyes stared at Chu Yuncang confusedly, like a confused deer in the forest in the morning light.

After a moment, she reacted, and a feeling of grievance surged in her heart. Her nose felt sore, her mouth curled up slightly, and she began to cry unrestrainedly. She had never expected that there would be people in this world who believed her incredible experiences!

Chu Yuncang sighed and gently embraced Xie Qingli in his arms. He felt her thin shoulders trembling constantly and the wetness spreading around her neck burned into his heart.

He really wanted to know why General Jiang and Xie Tingyu were cut into pieces, who ascended the throne, and many, many things, but he was reluctant to let her recall those unpleasant things. He did not ask any more questions, but just hugged her quietly.

It wasn't until Xie Qingli's crying gradually stopped and her mood gradually calmed down that Chu Yuncang murmured softly: "In this life, since we are all alive, let's live this life well! Avenge what should be avenged, kill those who should be killed, protect those who want to be protected, and work hard to get what you desire!"

He gently stroked Xie Qingli's back and whispered, "In the past, I dreamed of that position. I wanted to ascend to a high position and avenge my mother. But after that night in Jiazhou, Li'er has become what I want most. I dream about her, and I miss her deeply, but I've searched for her in vain. Li'er, you've made my search so difficult!"

The hot breath sprayed on Xie Qingli's ears. She was a little flustered and quickly sat up straight, widening the distance between them. Then she said in surprise: "I was dressed as a man that night in Jiazhou. You, why... could it be that you..."

Chu Yuncang was so angry that he laughed. He gently tapped Xie Qingli's forehead and teased, "What are you thinking about in your little head! Your disguise that night was washed away by the lake. Didn't you notice it when you got back?"

Xie Qingli shook his head and whispered, "I caught a cold that night and fell ill after returning home. I don't remember the disguise at all!"

Chu Yuncang's eyes dimmed slightly. Li'er actually fell ill because of saving him, and he had no idea about it. He was also furious because he couldn't find her. He blamed her and cursed her in his heart. At this moment, he was extremely ashamed!

Xie Qingli suddenly asked doubtfully, "We've only met that one time. Why do you want me? Is it because I gave you energy when I saved you?" At this point, her face flushed with embarrassment, but she continued, "Have you tried looking for other girls?"

Chu Yuncang's face turned cold and a sour feeling surged in his heart. Li'er asked such a question, which meant that Li'er really didn't have him in her heart!

He shook his head gently: "I don't know why, maybe I've been poisoned by you!" He paused and said with a hint of warning: "However, I am a very domineering person. Since Li'er provoked me first, I will never give Li'er a chance to escape. Li'er can only be mine in this life. Li'er, don't push me to others!"

Xie Qingli's face turned pale, and he stammered, "But, but my wish in this life is just to protect my mother, the Jiang family, and my elder brother. I don't want to get married!"

Chu Yuncang felt somewhat helpless. Li'er was still young and hadn't developed any romantic sensibilities. He said softly, "Don't worry, I won't force you. I'll wait patiently for you to grow up. However, if Li'er finds someone she likes, it must be me! If Li'er dares to like anyone else, I'll tear that person into pieces!"

He couldn't help but sigh again: "In Li'er's heart, there is Aunt Jiang, Brother Tingyu, and the Jiang family. Li'er puts Brother Tingyu in such an important position, while I have no place for him. I am actually a little jealous of him!"

Xie Qingli was slightly stunned when he heard this, and whispered: "I can also treat you as a brother and hold you in an important position in my heart."

Chu Yuncang flicked Xie Qingli's forehead and pretended to be angry, "Don't even think about it! The relationship between Li'er and I can only be that of husband and wife. In the future, I will definitely squeeze out Brother Tingyu and occupy the biggest and most important position in Li'er's heart!"

Xie Qingli blushed instantly...

The two people in the pavilion were performing a drama of sadness and joy, love and affection, hugging and kissing, but the people outside the pavilion were anxious like ants on a hot pan.

Chunya saw Chu Yuncang making the young lady cry, and then reached out to pinch her chin, as if he was going to kill her in the next second. She hesitated for a moment, then decided to rush into the pavilion and sacrifice her life to save the young lady. But as soon as she raised her leg, Leng Shuang behind her chopped her down with a knife, knocking her unconscious.

Leng Shuang sat beside the unconscious Chunya, helping Chunya to drive away mosquitoes while occasionally glancing in the direction of the pavilion, trying to guess what the two were saying based on their actions.

It wasn't until Xie Qingli burst into tears that Leng Shuang jumped up in shock. She wanted to shout at the people in the pavilion, "My two ancestors, this is not the Prince's Mansion, nor is it Li'an Garden. This is the Jiang Mansion's garden! You are having a secret meeting, why are you shouting so loudly?"

But Leng Shuang dared to keep those words in her heart. She looked around vigilantly until she saw Liuguang walking out from behind a big tree in the distance and making a gesture to her. It turned out that there were shadow guards guarding the area. Leng Shuang's heart gradually calmed down.

She hurried back to Chunya and looked at the two people leaning against each other in the pavilion. A bad premonition suddenly surged in her heart. Perhaps, she would often have to live this kind of life of fear and sneakiness in the future...

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