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

Beside the official road of Cangyue Kingdom

Smoke was rising from the campsite in the wild. Ye Ling entered the tent in front of the carriage and began to take things out of the space.

Jiuyou came back with water and filled the two pots with water, while Pigeon was busy setting up the fire.

"Jiuyou, it's really you," Leng Yan's voice came.

Jiuyou put down the water scoop in his hand, expressionless: "Master Yan."

Leng Yan looked at Jiu You carefully: "You...you have changed so much, haven't you? You feel like a completely different person from when you were in the capital."

"That's because Miss Ye knows how to support people." Pigeon smiled and bowed: "Master Leng."

Ye Ling came out of the tent: "Hey! Second cousin, what a coincidence?"

"It's not a coincidence at all. I went to Nanlai specifically to look for you, but I missed you."

"Really? You have something to talk to me about? Sit down and talk!" Ye Ling started cutting vegetables with a small chopping board.

Leng Yan sat on the stool Jiuyou brought for him: "Grandfather asked me to see you, and I wrote you a letter but you didn't reply."

"I'm back, but it's just a little late. I've been in seclusion for two months, how else could I defeat Nangong Chen?"

"Your ideas are always different from other girls. Have you read the letter your grandfather sent you?"

"I've seen it and replied. Don't talk about me. What about you? You're newlyweds, where are you planning to go?"

"Grandpa Mu is seriously ill, so I'm taking your cousin's wife back to see him. Before leaving, my father specifically told me to go to Nanlai to see if I can see you. He hopes you can come home for the New Year this year so that the family can be reunited."

"Not during the New Year, I have a family, but you have to thank my uncle for his kindness on my behalf."

"Husband" Mu Mengruo and a woman walked over.

Leng Yan stood up: "Ling'er, let me introduce you. She is your cousin-in-law Mu Mengruo, and this is her cousin Liu Nan."

Ye Ling nodded slightly: "Hello, cousin-in-law, hello, Miss Liu."

At this moment, Xue Jingchuan and You Minglang also returned. Leng Yan continued to introduce them: "Madam, this is the cousin Ye Ling I told you about. This is the owner of You Tower in the Guiren Pavilion. This is Xue Jingchuan, the Xue Gongzi. This is Ling'er's junior apprentice Jiu You."

The two women knelt slightly and saluted: "Greetings, gentlemen."

"Mrs. Leng" Xue Jingchuan and You Minglang gave some response, but Jiu You kept stirring the spareribs in the pot with an expressionless face, without any reaction, as if he was telling strangers to stay away.

Mu Mengruo looked at Ye Ling and spoke softly, "My cousin is a master on the Langya List. It's an honor to meet you."

"My cousin is too polite. I am just an ordinary person. I can't compare to you ladies from famous families."

"Cousin, you're really good at talking. Are you...cooking?"

"Yes! Stewed pork ribs," Ye Ling said, but his hands did not stop and continued to cut vegetables.

"My cousin can cook?" Mu Mengruo was really surprised.

"Miss Ye is truly a woman who can both cook and entertain guests!" Liu Nan spoke, her eyes occasionally stealing glances at Jiuyou's profile.

"I'm not like my cousin and Miss Liu, who have no worries about food and clothing since birth. If I didn't know how to cook, I would have starved to death long ago."

"Miss Ye, can it be fished out?" asked the pigeon.

"Okay, my side dishes are almost ready. You two should quickly fish them out and wash off the blood foam with cold water."

The "Haolai" pigeon is a good helper in cooking and can be learned quickly.

"I wonder if I'm lucky enough to have a piece of meat cooked by my cousin?" Mu Mengruo asked with a smile.

"No problem, eat it when it's cooked. There's plenty, two pots." Ye Ling could only agree.

"Thank you very much, cousin," Mu Mengruo said happily.

Ye Ling glanced at Mu Mengruo and felt that he didn't dislike this woman: "Hu Zi, please bring two stools for my cousin and Miss Liu to sit down."

"Thank you, cousin." Mu Mengruo sat down and picked up the garlic on the small table and peeled it slowly: "In order to eat meat, I also do what I can."

"Work hard and you will have enough food and clothing," said Ye Ling.

"Yes," Mu Mengruo said happily, "Cousin, can you let me see your martial arts skills that day? Ever since I heard about your story, I've been so envious. I really regret not learning martial arts. Otherwise, I could do what I like like you."

"When I have time, I'll show it to you."

Mu Mengruo nodded. "Cousin, you know what? I think women should live for themselves. Only those with ability can be respected. Unfortunately, I just think about it and don't have the courage. You are a role model for many of us women in the boudoir. We envy you very much. Show men that who says women are inferior to men? Women can also be powerful and make a name for themselves without relying on men."

Ye Ling looked at Mu Mengruo again, and then said: "Cousin, my dear friend, I didn't expect you to have such thoughts. It shows that there are smart women among women!"

Mu Mengruo smiled embarrassedly: "I'm just talking and thinking about it. I don't have much ability and can't make any waves. But cousin, you are different. You must work hard to stand at the highest point and let men know that they are not as good as women, so that we women can hold our heads up high and be human beings."

"Cousin, you're absolutely right. I've never been attracted to any of those stinky men."

"Yes, a woman like you is not worthy of them at all..."

"Stop, stop!" Xue Jingchuan quickly spoke up to stop them. "Hey ladies, there are several men here. Can you please consider our feelings when you speak? If you say that in front of the host, it will... be very embarrassing for them."

Mu Mengruo smiled awkwardly: "I'm sorry, gentlemen, I accidentally said what was in my heart."

"Pfft~" Everyone present laughed, and Youminglang said with a smile: "Master Leng, your wife is really a wonderful person."

"Cousin, don't discuss this anymore. Your brother-in-law will be unhappy later," Liu Nan reminded in a low voice.

Mu Mengruo felt even more embarrassed and could only look at Leng Yan and force a smile.

Ye Ling immediately spoke up: "What my cousin's wife said just now is very right. I agree, especially the sentence, 'Who says women are inferior to men?' I especially like to hear it. Women should live a meaningful life and cannot rely on men all day long."

"Miss Ye is really optimistic. When we met today, I realized that she is very different from what was rumored." Liu Nan came to make his presence felt again.

"Miss Liu may not know, but I was born strong. As long as I'm not dead, I can laugh wildly. It doesn't matter who hates or talks about me, because I will never humble myself to please others. One person may have a hundred different versions of me. I am both an angel and a devil!" Ye Ling said, then stood up to prepare to stew the pork ribs.

"Well said, cousin. I'm reminded of what my grandfather once said: In life, you can't take care of everyone, so just take care of yourself. Don't be hurried or impatient, savor life to its fullest and live your days to the fullest. After going through countless vicissitudes of life, only pleasing yourself can relieve all worries."

Ye Ling smiled and continued, "In the second half of your life, be kind to yourself, be a simple person, avoid getting entangled with others, don't get angry, don't try to please others, let go of other people's mistakes, free your own heart, trample the troubles under your feet, and fill your heart with happiness! Life is short, cut your losses in time, and be kind to yourself! Because you are beautiful already."

Mu Mengruo instantly looked at Ye Ling with an infatuated look on her face: "Cousin, you are so... so... so likable! I really regret not meeting you earlier. If I had known you earlier, I would have gone out into the world with you. Why would we even get married? I can live without a man."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Leng Yan. Xue Jingchuan and Pigeon were almost injured from holding it in. They wanted to laugh but couldn't.

Ye Ling laughed boldly: "Cousin, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to steal your girl. I can only say that my personal charm is too great, and I am popular with both men and women. Many girls are clamoring to be with me, and I am embarrassed."

Mu Mengruo also smiled apologetically: "Husband, I'm sorry, I forgot you were here. Next time I promise not to say it in front of you."

"Puff...hehe~" Xue Jingchuan finally couldn't hold it back.

Ye Ling ignored her and started putting meat and other ingredients into the pot: "Cousin, we get along so well. Tell me, do you have any wishes? I can consider helping you realize them."

"Really?" Mu Mengruo was absolutely delighted and whispered in Ye Ling's ear, "I want to ride a horse once, the kind that runs and flies like a free bird."

"No problem, I'll help you make it happen"

"Really? That's great."

"Wait a minute, I'll take you flying once."

"fly?"

“Yes, fly like a bird.”

Mu Mengruo looked up at the setting sun and asked, "Can I really fly?"

"Cousin, there are so many people watching us, you can't be impolite!" Liu Nan spoke again, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for everyone to hear, and it was obvious that she did it on purpose.

"I just want to fly once," Mu Mengruo ignored him.

"Wait." Ye Ling quickly finished her work: "Pigeon, simmer on low heat, cousin, let's go!"

"Okay!" Mu Mengruo was so happy.

As soon as they left the camp, Ye Ling hugged Mu Mengruo's waist and said, "Hold me tight!" After that, he used his internal strength to pull himself up from the ground, rising and falling along the treetops.

Mu Mengruo was very scared at first, but gradually became excited: "I'm flying, I'm really flying."

A moment later, Ye Ling flew back to the camp: "Cousin, I've returned my sister-in-law to you."

"Cousin, I just flew up." Mu Mengruo grabbed Liu Nan's arm, extremely excited.

Liu Nan just smiled slightly and muttered in his heart: This Ye Ling is so amazing. We are both women, but the difference is too big, right?

After about half an hour, the ribs were cooked. Everyone sat together, had a simple dinner, and then went back to rest.

Back in the tent, Liu Nan asked, "Cousin, do you know if Miss Ye's junior fellow apprentice has a family?"

“It seems not.”

"Then he is also Pavilion Master Mo's junior fellow apprentice?"

"Of course. My husband said that Feng Qingyang, the former number one master in the world, had three disciples. The youngest one was Jiuyou, who was with Cousin Ye. Cousin, why are you asking about him?"

"What do you think he looks like?"

Mu Mengruo thought for a moment and said, "He's handsome, much more handsome than my husband. I also heard that his martial arts skills are very high. After all, he's the disciple of a master, so he can't be weak."

"I think he's pretty good too." Liu Nan smiled and stood up: "Cousin, it's getting late, you should get some rest!"

"Okay, cousin, go to bed early too. We have to travel tomorrow!"

Soon, both camps were quiet, with only the occasional animal calls.