The widow becomes a fairy, and the time-traveling girl counterattacks and becomes the queen
Chapter 45 The One Who Truly Holds Power
"Looking back now, it was probably after my third brother was born that my uncle became gradually indifferent and distant to me. Not only that, my second brother's legs suddenly became disabled for unknown reasons, and my mother was depressed all day long because of my second brother's affairs. Later, because of my frame-up, she was banished to the cold palace by my father, and my grandfather's family was also implicated. Both of my uncles were suspended from their posts, and my grandfather was so angry that he fell ill!" When he said this, Zhao Haoxuan's eyes were slightly red.
"When he first plotted to frame me, I simply thought that I must have been lacking in some aspects, which made the emperor's uncle unhappy and therefore suffered such punishment. For this reason, I have repeatedly reflected on myself and tried my best to correct my mistakes to regain the emperor's uncle's favor. Later, I gradually realized that things were not so simple. The emperor's uncle's behavior became more and more excessive, even to the point of wanting to kill me! When I finally realized this, my heart was filled with astonishment, resentment and unspeakable pain. Can power really make people lose their nature and destroy their conscience?" After speaking, Zhao Haoxuan became more and more emotional!
Wang Xinyao listened quietly. At this moment, she really couldn't think of any appropriate words to comfort the person in front of her who had been betrayed by her loved ones. After all, how could anyone easily empathize with the heartbreaking pain of being ruthlessly plotted against by a loved one they trusted wholeheartedly?
She subconsciously stretched out her fair and delicate hands, tightly grasped Zhao Haoxuan's slightly trembling hands, and said softly, "Don't worry, you are not alone. From now on, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, or what hardships we encounter, we will face it together!"
As their hands clasped, Zhao Haoxuan's cheeks instantly turned red like a ripe apple. At that moment, Wang Xinyao suddenly realized, as if waking from a dream, that this wasn't the familiar 21st century! She hurriedly tried to pull her hand away.
However, at this moment, Zhao Haoxuan quickly grabbed Wang Xinyao's hand. Zhao Haoxuan then said, "Xinyao, do you know what? From the moment I saw you, I was deeply attracted to you, even though you still had some light scars on your face. I'm very attracted to you, but... my enemy is too powerful. It's no exaggeration to say that with my current cultivation level, I might not be able to withstand a single blow from him!"
"Can't he take a single blow? That's incredibly powerful!" Wang Xinyao was shocked and thought to herself, "If I were to face such a powerful enemy, I wonder if my pistol would be able to do any damage to him?"
However, she did not dare to take the risk. After all, the risk was too great. She thought about how she could not even defeat a python, but Zhao Haoxuan could kill it easily. Even someone with such strength might not be able to withstand a single blow. Then, if she was just attacked by a fast speed, she would not even have the ability to use her consciousness to enter the space!
Zhao Haoxuan continued, "He didn't attack me during our escape because he thought I was insignificant and not worth his effort! He was the one who taught me martial arts, and he knew exactly how strong I was! In his opinion, sending a master to kill me would be easy. However, he didn't expect that I would be so lucky to meet you!"
"So, Xinyao, I can't selfishly let you face danger with me." Zhao Haoxuan looked at Wang Xinyao with a resolute gaze. "Don't worry, after I leave, I will definitely practice hard and come back to you when I am strong enough."
Wang Xinyao understood Zhao Haoxuan's good intentions. Although staying would mean greater risks for them, she couldn't bear to let him go alone. Now that winter had arrived, if Zhao Haoxuan truly left, he would have nowhere to go. Would he be able to cope with the constant pursuit?
She was well aware of her inner feelings. When Zhao Haoxuan rescued her from the giant python's mouth, she was deeply touched. Moreover, he was so handsome that it was a pleasure to keep him by her side and watch him from time to time.
But back then, she felt the gap between her and Zhao Haoxuan's status was too great, especially as she was still a young mother of three, so she didn't dare dream of gaining his favor. Now, she was certain he was interested in her, even choosing to leave for their safety, even willing to put himself in danger again. This love, she accepted.
Thinking of this, Wang Xinyao said firmly, "You haven't been exposed yet, and Zhao Yue'er hasn't seen your true face. She's just suspicious. Besides, she's kind-hearted. Even if she suspects you, she won't easily reveal your whereabouts. We're in a secluded place, which is perfect for you to hide. Don't mention leaving anymore. We already share a common destiny. The most important thing right now is how to improve our own strength as quickly as possible."
After a moment's thought, she continued, "Brother Zhao, we won't be able to fight alone in the future. We must have allies. After all, your uncle is the one who truly holds power, and he has a high level of cultivation. He may not be afraid of your father. Therefore, even if we have solid evidence, it may not pose much of a threat to him. If we push him too far, he might rebel desperately. So far, he has only secretly framed you, which shows that he still cares about his reputation and will not openly kill you. We can take advantage of this time when he is not caring about his reputation to continuously accumulate our own connections and strength. Also, you don't have to worry about me. I have my own means of protecting my life."
"Okay, thank you, Xinyao. From now on, I won't mention leaving again, and I certainly don't want to leave you and the child." Zhao Haoxuan was deeply moved when Wang Xinyao began calling him Brother Zhao. This woman was undoubtedly a good partner who could share his joys and sorrows, and her talent and wisdom were beyond the reach of ordinary men. If he could ever regain his position, he would give her everything he had.
Wang Xinyao thought for a moment and continued, "We need to have our own power, or power that can support us. We can start with the people around you and see if there are any reliable friends or ministers willing to stand on our side. However, all of this needs to be done with caution and not hastily."
Zhao Haoxuan nodded in agreement, knowing Wang Xinyao's words were true. In this palace filled with political schemes and calculations, they had to proceed with caution and tread carefully. However, a trace of worry remained in his heart. He worried that Wang Xinyao would be implicated because of him.
Wang Xinyao seemed to read his thoughts and smiled, saying, "Don't worry, Brother Zhao. I know my limits and won't put myself in any danger. Although you've been here for over two months, we're the only ones who've seen your true face. From today on, I'll give you a new outfit. Even if someone sees you, you won't have to worry about being recognized. You just need to train with the children and continuously improve your own cultivation and theirs. I'll handle all external matters. Believe me, I have what it takes."
Changing her attire was a simple matter for Wang Xinyao. She had often disguised herself as various characters, such as street vendors and restaurant waiters, to conceal her identity when tracking drug traffickers. This time, she planned to dress Zhao Haoxuan as an ordinary, stocky man, to avoid attracting unnecessary attention and help him blend in better with the local community.
"Thank you, Xinyao. However, I am still a little worried about the safety of the children. After all, they are still young, and it may be a bit difficult for them to face those powerful enemies." Zhao Haoxuan was still a little worried.
Wang Xinyao comforted him, "Don't worry, Brother Zhao. The children are very smart, and after this period of training, they have already gained a certain level of strength. As long as we are careful and cautious, we should be able to protect their safety."
Zhao Haoxuan nodded, knowing Wang Xinyao's words made sense. So, he began to dress up as Wang Xinyao had suggested. After a while, a burly man appeared before him. If you didn't look closely, you'd hardly realize it was the original man.
Wang Xinyao nodded with satisfaction, and then took Zhao Haoxuan to the children's training ground.
The children couldn't help laughing when they saw Zhao Haoxuan's new look. They thought it was so funny, completely different from their usual master.
But Wang Xinyao said to the children seriously, "Children, stop laughing. From now on, your master will appear like this every day. This will make it easier for him to teach you. He is being hunted by bad guys now. If others knew his true appearance, he would be in danger, and all of us would be implicated. So, you must remember, never reveal his identity to anyone. Do you understand?"
"I understand, girl!" Upon hearing this, Xie Dahahua and the others put away their smiles and answered in unison.
"Yes, sister!" Chen Jingyuan nodded seriously. Everyone has a story, and he also has a story.
Then, Wang Xinyao said, "Okay, let's start training now!"
Following her command, the children immediately devoted themselves to improving their strength. Although they still found their master's new image very interesting, they knew that this was to protect everyone's safety, so they stopped playing around.
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