The Virgin Mary in the Book: I Decide My Life with Two Swords

Cangyue Country - Nanlai - Wutuo Town

As night falls, a bright moon hangs high in the sky, dotted with stars like pearls inlaid in the deep night sky. A gentle breeze blows, the shadows of the trees sway, and the silent night is filled with peace and tranquility. The once bustling town now looks a little run-down.

With the help of Liuzi, Qianqing cooked a few dishes, and the four travelers ate together with the old doctor and Liuzi.

Liuzi ate the meat with big mouthfuls: "I haven't eaten meat for several months. Last year's harvest was barren, and now there's no seed in the fields. Some landlords and wealthy families have raised the price of grain, let alone meat."

"Aren't you the only doctor in your town? And you can't make any money?" Qian Qing asked.

"It is precisely because our master is the only old doctor here that we can barely survive. Many people have moved away to escape the famine," Liuzi explained.

"Miss, the medicine is ready." It was the Chinese medicine that Jiuyou prepared himself.

"I've told you I'm not sick, why don't you believe me? Old doctor, tell me, can you tell me what disease I have?" Ye Ling was helpless. She really didn't want to drink this kind of Chinese medicine. It was bitter and smelly.

"This girl is indeed not sick, but you still need to take some medicine for your headache, otherwise what if it gets worse?" said the old doctor.

"Ye Ling, just be obedient and drink a few doses, dear." Xue Jingchuan was very gentle, and took out a box of cane sugar as he spoke: "You can have candy after you finish drinking!"

"Do you think I'm a three-year-old child?" Ye Ling was speechless.

"Miss, please drink your medicine." Jiuyou knelt on one knee, holding the bowl with both hands.

"What? You...you feel like you are sending me away. Get up," Ye Ling said.

"Miss, please take the medicine. If you don't, I won't get up."

Ye Ling paused for a moment, then took the medicine bowl and drank it all in one gulp: "Stubborn bastard, get up."

"Thank you, Miss." Jiuyou then stood up.

"Come on, Ye Ling, eat more meat, so that you will be healthy." Xue Jingchuan was extremely attentive.

"Miss, have some meat." Jiuyou also picked up a piece of meat.

Ye Ling glanced at the two men in front of him and felt something was wrong. Something must have happened to these two guys.

"We'll set off tomorrow. No one is allowed to question or object, otherwise get out," Ye Ling said.

"It's all up to you," Xue Jingchuan said with a smile.

"I dare not disobey your order," Jiuyou also responded.

"Let's eat!" Ye Ling picked up his chopsticks, and the others began to eat.

The old doctor and Liuzi were both stunned. They stared at each other in confusion.

After dinner, the old doctor continued to pound his medicine. Liuzi helped him, stretching his neck to glance at the courtyard, and then whispered, "Master, you saw it just now during dinner. That young lady wouldn't move her chopsticks, and the other three people didn't dare to eat!"

"Can't you see? Among these people, that little girl is the master."

"Huh?" Liuzi was puzzled. "I can't understand why the leader of these people is actually a woman. Has the world changed? A woman is in charge? And has she been served by two men?"

"This girl is either rich or noble, be careful with your words, we can't afford to offend her."

"Master, I understand. They gave us fifty taels, which can allow us to live for a long time." Liuzi was most happy about the money he earned today.

The next morning, Ye Ling woke up early, went out and stretched: "It's another sunny day!"

"Miss, please sit for a moment, breakfast will be ready soon," Qian Qing shouted in the kitchen.

Ye Ling ignored it because she heard some movement in the next room. She walked slowly closer and listened carefully. Sure enough, there was the sound of something falling to the ground. She quickly pushed the door open and saw a shocking scene: Jiuyou and Xue Jingchuan were lying on the bed, one above and one below. Their movements were definitely very suggestive.

Ye Ling was stunned for a moment, then smiled awkwardly: "Sorry to bother you, please continue, continue." After that, he quickly closed the door.

The two people inside were stunned, but they still held on tightly, not letting go of each other.

Jiuyou said angrily in a low voice: "You must leave us quickly."

"You don't have the final say," Xue Jingchuan said with a smile.

"Why are you following us?"

"The road is wide open, and we each go our separate ways. Why do you say I followed you?"

"You...I won't let you go."

"Young man, you can't beat me, so don't waste your energy."

"Aren't you afraid that I'll tell the young lady your identity?"

"If you tell her, she'll have to believe you. Besides, you're the only one with a mouth, don't I have one? I know your secret too."

"Xue Jingchuan, don't push your luck!"

"It's the same for us," Xue Jingchuan said, letting go and standing up. "Young man, don't be too impulsive!"

"You..." Jiuyou, who was not good at cursing, clenched his fists in anger. However, Xue Jingchuan smiled and opened the door and walked out.

Ye Ling saw the people coming out and smiled wickedly: "Pretty intense, huh?"

"He was the one who started it first, and now he wants to have a fight, so I can't be scared!" Xue Jingchuan said.

"Okay, stop explaining. Don't worry, I'm open-minded and can accept it. Besides, I love gay-themed dramas the most. Wow, two male protagonists, I love watching them the most." Ye Ling raised his eyebrows and smiled.

"…" Xue Jingchuan became more and more confused as he listened: "What kind of gay drama is this? What about two male leads?"

"You don't understand, but I do. Don't worry, I will keep it a secret for both of you," Ye Ling said seriously.

"Keep it a secret?" Xue Jingchuan glanced at Jiuyou who came out from behind him. His mind raced, and he immediately understood: "No, Ye Ling, listen to me, it's definitely not what you think. We are really just exchanging martial arts, that's all."

"Don't explain"

"No, if you don't believe me, ask Jiuyou."

"Jiuyou, what's going on?" Ye Ling really asked.

"He's not right," Jiuyou said.

Xue Jingchuan half-opened his mouth and looked at Jiuyou: "You... do you know what your young lady misunderstood? Are you saying that I am wrong?"

"Miss, you are right." Jiuyou didn't realize the key point of the problem at all.

"My Jiuyou is still responsible. Okay, let's eat quickly and then we'll set off." Ye Ling didn't want to say more.

Xue Jingchuan stopped explaining and felt a headache just looking at Jiuyou. This kid was really a stubborn guy. No matter how he asked, he just wouldn't tell the truth of that year. He even started fighting with him while asking questions. This was what Ye Ling saw and misunderstood.

During breakfast, there were a few children at the gate secretly watching the people in the yard.

Ye Ling glanced at them and said: "Qianqing, give them a few steamed buns! Just give them something to eat."

"Okay." Qian Qing stood up and went to the kitchen to get steamed buns for the children. Seeing their pity, she gave each of them a few coins and said, "Go back quickly!"

The children left happily. Qian Qing turned back to the table and said, "Miss, I gave them the money!"

When Ye Ling heard this, his expression changed instantly: "Didn't I tell you to just give me steamed buns?"

"I feel sorry for them...so..."

"Don't worry, girl. The people in our town are very kind. Nothing will happen to you," said the doctor.

"Let's leave quickly after eating." Ye Ling was very afraid that the people in this town would be tempted by the money. After all, when people are desperate, they can do anything. Killing them at that time is not a solution.

Just as they finished their meal and were about to leave, as expected, they were surrounded by the townspeople.

One of the kids at the door pointed at Qian Qing and said, "That's her. She has a lot of money."

A man next to the child said, "Listen carefully, leave the money and you can go. Otherwise, no one can leave."

"What are you doing? Do you all want to be robbers? Aren't you afraid that the court will arrest you?" The old doctor went out.

"The government no longer cares about our lives, why are you still afraid of being arrested? Doctor Wang, this is none of your business, you go in," the man continued.

"Miss" Qianqing was scared now.

"Remember, when you go out, don't show off your wealth casually, or you will be targeted by people with ulterior motives," said Ye Ling.

"I understand, but what should I do now?"

Ye curled the corners of his mouth slightly and glanced at Jiuyou.

Jiuyou immediately understood what he meant. He flashed and grabbed the child who had just spoken, and put the sword on the child's neck.

"What are you doing? Let my son go!" the man said angrily.

Ye Ling spoke slowly: "Shouldn't I be the one asking you this? What do you want to do? I just throw a few steamed buns to a dog, and the dog will wag its tail at me, but humans are even worse than dogs."

"Do we want this? But it's a natural disaster, and the government doesn't care..."

"Does the natural disaster have anything to do with me? Even if the imperial court doesn't care about you, why would you tell me it has anything to do with you? When you are unhappy, you blame others. If you have the guts, you can go to the government to ask for food, or go to the landlords' houses in your town to ask for things. You bully us outsiders and still feel so justified." Ye Ling will not tolerate anyone.

"As a woman, what qualifications do you have to talk to me? It's embarrassing..."

"Hehe..." Ye Ling laughed. "You're a dog who can't even get enough food, and you're not qualified to talk to me about men and women? Jiuyou, take this child with you. Let's go. If anyone dares to move, I'll kill him."

The carriage moved forward slowly, and everyone was afraid to move, just watching.

When they arrived at the town entrance, Jiuyou released the boy.

In the carriage, Qian Qing couldn't understand why she was so confused: "Miss, I gave them money out of kindness, so why are they still making things difficult for us?"

"Some dogs are impossible to tame, so don't be so kind in the future," Ye Ling said.

"Yes, I know I was wrong."

Xue Jingchuan spoke from outside the carriage, "Ye Ling, if those people don't let us go today, will you take action?"

"Yes," Ye Ling said without hesitation.

“But they are ordinary people.”

"So what? Everyone is equal in the face of life and death. It all depends on who is stronger."

"Your father would not be like that. He loves his people like his own children."

"I'm not him. Besides, he loves the people like his own children, but what did he get in return? Since ancient times, loyal people have never had a good end. I only care about myself. Anyone who stands in my way deserves death."

"You can't say that about your father..."

"He's a loyal man in your eyes, but in my eyes, he's not even worthy of being a father. He gave birth to me, but went off to work for the people, and then died. Didn't he ever think about my life and my mother's? That's right, he only has his king, so where does he even have a family? If he has no family, why did he get married and have children?"

"Miss, you can't say that about Ye Shuai," Jiuyou also spoke. In his heart, Ye Tingzhan still ranked first.

"Stop!" Ye Ling got angry, got off the carriage, untied his horse at the back, then climbed on and sped away.