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

Cangyue Country's Nanlai Paradise

After finishing the mung bean porridge and lunch, they returned to the topic. White Wolf said, "This is easy to dismantle. We'll finish the left side this afternoon. How are you going to rebuild it?"

"The wooden planks have all been bought and can be installed directly, just like the main building. Brother originally wanted to build a two-story building, but later ran out of time, so he made some slopes on both sides to prevent water accumulation," said Ye Ling.

"That's easy. Build the left side first. Once the left side is cleaned up, then dismantle the right side," said White Wolf.

"no problem"

"Now that we have a new house, I want to sleep on the second floor, one room for each person," Wanqi said quickly.

Ye Ling touched her little face and said, "Okay, when it's finished you can choose one to live in. We'll build two large independent rooms on the left and right sides of the second floor. That way it'll be more convenient. Besides, the space isn't big anyway."

Wanqi began to calculate, "So we'll have... seven rooms! Five large rooms, two small rooms, and Brother Li Ye even said he wants to build a utility room behind the main building."

"Yes, he has the final say on building the house, and we are only responsible for living in it," Ye Ling said with a smile.

"I really envy you. If possible, I would rather live here for the rest of my life and never go out," said Xue Jingchuan.

"Why not? Brother Jingchuan, you can stay here and never leave," Wanqi said.

"What the kid said is right. You can stay here forever. There is no hustle and bustle of the martial arts world or court struggles here. It is very suitable for retirement," Ye Ling said with a smile.

Xue Jingchuan smiled bitterly: "Everyone has his own path. I can't just stay here with you and not go on, right?"

"What do you mean by relying on me? We're a family now that we live here. Besides, you and White Wolf participated in the expansion of the house, so this can be your home too."

"My eldest sister is right," Li Ye said, "The road is yours only if you walk on it. If you don't walk on it, it belongs to someone else. Who cares?"

Xue Jingchuan nodded: "Li Ye, do you know why you can get along well with Ye Ling and Jiu You?"

Li Ye looked at Ye Ling and Jiu You, thought for a moment, and shook his head: "I'm not sure, but anyway... we are a family."

"You all have one thing in common: you are kind-hearted and value friendship and loyalty," Xue Jingchuan said seriously.

"Are you sure I have a kind heart?" Ye Ling asked with a smile.

"Is not it?"

"I don't think so. Just like what White Wolf said before, this is just an appearance."

“Some people like to be tough on the outside but soft on the inside”

"You are wrong. I am not only hard-hearted but also tough-mouthed. You will know it one day." Ye Ling did not lie. If she really had to choose between her life and friendship, she would decisively choose life.

As the two of them were chatting, the afternoon's house demolition officially began. Li Ye, Bai Lang and Jiu You were in charge of the demolition, while Qian Qing began to prepare dinner. After all, everyone was doing heavy work and had to eat well.

Ye Ling and Xue Jingchuan had their own work to do, which was to clean the cellar and remove the dust bit by bit.

Xue Jingchuan asked as he swept the place, "Why are you cleaning this place?"

"Put the food and grain here. It's cool here and things won't spoil easily," said Ye Ling.

Xue Jingchuan whispered, "Don't you have a treasure trove that can be moved at any time? Why are you still using this shabby place?"

"What should Jiuyou and I do if we go out? You also know that Nanlai has no spring and autumn seasons, only a summer lasting seven or eight months, especially in midsummer. The temperature is high, and rice and flour left outside cannot be preserved for long," said Ye Ling.

"That's right, this cellar is really cool."

“They say the winter in Nanlai is not much different from that in Zhezhou, so it won’t be cold either.”

"Yes, that's true, otherwise Senior Feng wouldn't have chosen to create a paradise here."

"Of course not. I have to thank Master. Oh, and there's something I've been wanting to ask you. Didn't Black Hawk want to avoid being exposed? How did he suddenly end up on the Langya List?"

"Before, his master was in the dark, so he was not exposed. Now he has become the ruler of a country and is not afraid of anything."

"Okay! That's a reasonable reason."

"What about you? I've always wanted to ask you, are you willing to leave Langya Pavilion?"

Ye Ling smiled and said, "Jingchuan, you really don't understand me. I'm used to being free and easy, and I don't like being a Si Shi. Now that I have the opportunity to leave, I won't hesitate."

"That's true, but how are you going to support your family in the future? Your family is not small."

"It's simple. I can take on some private work. It makes money quickly and saves me a lot of trouble. No one gets to share the money, and whatever I earn is mine. That's enough."

"This is a good way to make a living. With your skills, there will definitely be a lot of people looking for you. If you work a little harder, you can make enough to feed your family."

"Of course not. Don't worry, everything depends on human effort. Since I've left Langya Pavilion, it means that my future path has been planned and the general direction is correct."

“I will never learn optimism”

"What's there to learn? Just be happy. Life is short. If you get entangled in everything, how can you still live? Either deal with the things you don't like and the people you hate, or forget them," said Ye Ling.

"What you said is all right, but it's somewhat difficult to achieve this. Few people in the world can do it. Take the position of Langya Pavilion Secretary for example. If it were someone else, they would rather bow their heads to keep their status. But what about you? You just quit without any hesitation and left as soon as you said you would." Xue Jingchuan admired him very much for this matter.

"There's no need to dwell on things you don't like. If it weren't for Master, I wouldn't be an envoy at all."

"that's right"

The two of them chatted while working, feeling very comfortable and not tired.

At the same time, in the main hall of Ganlu Hall in Langya Pavilion, Mo Yufeng was sitting in the main seat sipping tea, while Yelu Liangzhu's teaching teacher, Master Xiao, was sitting below, constantly looking towards the door, looking anxious.

Ji Ruochen, who was sitting opposite, said, "Master Xiao, you came quite quickly!"

"I was originally looking for Your Highness in Cang Yue Country, so I naturally came here as soon as I received the news," Master Xiao said with a smile.

As he was talking, Yelu Liangzhu followed Fade Chen into the room.

Master Xiao quickly stood up and bowed, "Greetings, Your Highness."

Yelu Liangzhu looked straight ahead, ignoring Master Xiao, and bowed, "Pavilion Master, Ji Si Envoy."

"The person who picked you up is here. Sit down and let's talk. We will not get involved in this matter," said Mo Yufeng.

Yelu Liangzhu then glanced at Master Xiao, and then sat down below Ji Ruochen: "What are you doing here?"

"Your Highness, I will take you back! The Queen is almost crying her eyes out," said Master Xiao.

"She cried herself blind for her own sake, don't blame me. She was just afraid that she wouldn't be able to become the Queen Mother."

"Your Highness, you can't say that about the Queen..."

"Alright," Yelu Liangzhu interrupted him. "Master Xiao, I'm telling you the truth. If I really go back and take power, the first thing I'll do is wipe out your entire Xiao family. There's no reason, I just want to kill people. Seeing that expression on your face makes me sick."

Master Xiao was furious in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface: "Your Highness wants to kill me. I am willing to die, and I only ask Your Highness to come back."

"Then die. Die now. Maybe when I see you dead, I will feel relieved and go back. Die quickly." Yelu Liangzhu didn't seem to be joking at all.

Mo Yufeng and Ji Ruochen looked at each other. It was the first time they saw someone so straightforward.

Master Xiao was very angry: "Why is Your Highness so angry?"

"You're talking nonsense!" Yelu Liangzhu cursed. "I'm living a free life, and you guys are coming to me to find me. What's the point of taking me back? Should I fight for you and rob you? Shame on you!"

"Your Highness..."

"That's enough." Yelu Liangzhu didn't want to say more. "I don't want to waste time talking to you. Go back and tell those who want me to fight for them to stop dreaming. Tell my mother that if I had a choice, I would rather die than be her son."

"Your Highness, don't you consider your princesses?"

"Haha..." Yelu Liangzhu laughed. "The princess, concubines, and other wives—weren't they all chosen by you? What responsibility do I have to bear? You made me marry them. Otherwise, why don't you go back and take responsibility for them? The wisest thing I did was to have no children. Do you know why? Because I'm a human being, and I don't want my children to be pawns from birth."

"Your Highness, did you know that when you left, the Concubine was pregnant and about to give birth?"

"Haha..." Yelu Liangzhu couldn't help laughing. "You're talking about your niece? Master Xiao, then you should go back and throw her in the pig cage right now. This kind of unruly woman is a disaster. From the day she entered the palace, I haven't touched her. How did she get pregnant? Huh? Master Xiao, don't worry. Even if I don't go back, this matter will be known to everyone in the world. Even if I do go back, the first person I will kill is Concubine Xiao, that unruly bitch."

The scene was awkward for a while. Mo Yufeng and Ji Ruochen were both eating melons, and neither of them had any intention of interrupting.

Master Xiao never imagined that the person he had captured would be completely out of control. After thinking for a moment, he continued, "It seems that His Highness has decided not to return?"

"You read it right."

"Then I must kindly remind Your Highness that now that your identity has been exposed, there will be people in Cang Yue, Da Yi, and Xidu who would like to harm Your Highness. If Your Highness insists on not returning, I cannot guarantee your life."

"Come on, forget it. I'm a clerk at Langya Pavilion now, and I'm not going anywhere. There are still people in Langya Pavilion who can kill people, Pavilion Master, what do you think?"

"Hmm?" Mo Yufeng could only reply, "Your Highness, Langya Pavilion has rules. Your previous status before joining the Pavilion is irrelevant. But since you are a member of Langya Pavilion, then Langya Pavilion has the responsibility to protect the safety of its own documents."

"Did you hear that? Our Pavilion Master has already said it, Master Xiao, go back. Remember to put your niece in a pig cage first. You and Mother insisted on putting her in the palace. Honestly, I feel sick just seeing her." Yelu Liangzhu said as he stood up: "Pavilion Master, Ji Sishi, I have a lot of things to do. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

"Go ahead," Ji Ruochen responded.

"Yes." Yelu Liangzhu left happily.

Master Xiao was almost mad and looked at Mo Yufeng: "Master Mo, this matter..."

"Langya Pavilion is not involved in this matter. Master Xiao also knows our rules. If His Highness wants to go with you, we will not stop him. If he does not want to leave, we will not chase him away. He came in through formal procedures and has not made any mistakes," said Mo Yufeng.

Master Xiao was frustrated, but he did not give up, so he stayed there and planned to persuade him again.