Super System in the Early Tang Dynasty

The sun is setting, and the curfew is about to begin.

Li Xingzhi and his two companions entered through the north gate, walking briskly through the streets and alleys, heading straight for the Li residence. Sometimes, when the roads were secluded and deserted, they would simply bend their legs and leap over the walls, making their journey quick and easy!

The three walked along the road in complete silence. If they weren't exceptionally skilled and daring, they would never have dared to tread such a secluded path. Even with company, the girl beside Li Xingzhi held his hand tightly, never letting go, as if some ghost or monster might leap out at any moment.

Suddenly, several screams rang out, followed by the sound of objects falling to the ground, and then the sound of sobbing reached their ears, making the heart of the girl beside Li Xingzhi jump!

The sound is coming from nearby!

Li Xingzhi's ears perked up slightly—the crying sounded like it was coming from a girl, a startled scream, as if something terrible had happened. But for some reason, he felt the voice was vaguely familiar.

He glanced at the three characters written on the distant archway: Chongxian Archway

Walking a few steps along the alley entrance, you enter a narrow alley no more than six or seven feet wide. Before you stands a gate ten feet high, with four gilded characters on the lintel: Duke Ying's Mansion.

The stone lions in front of the gate held their heads high, exuding an imposing aura, but it was ultimately a quiet and deserted place in the alley! Although the vermilion gate was newly painted, the air of decay lingered; the gilded iron rings on the gate were so dazzling that they made one frown involuntarily!

"You vixen! If it weren't for your vixen mother, my father wouldn't have died so young! Wasn't your mother a noble lady of the Yang family of Hongnong? Didn't she look down on my Wu family? Wasn't she just an old hag who couldn't get married..."

A string of offensive words came from inside the door, followed by a series of loud crashes, the sound of things breaking, and screams, causing the people in the alley outside to frown!

Suddenly, a little girl of about ten years old stumbled out from a small side door next to the main entrance.

The little girl had fair, smooth skin, a broad forehead and chin, and wore a high-waisted blouse. She also wore several small gold and jade ornaments in her hair. Although she looked disheveled at the moment, it was clear that she was a pampered little princess.

At this moment, another young man with a fair complexion ran out of the door. His face was contorted and bloodshot, and he reeked of alcohol. He swayed from side to side, holding a long whip and cursing under his breath. He then lashed out at the girl with the whip!

The whip lashed straight at the girl's face! If it hit, it would likely disfigure her!

The little girl was stunned as she watched the long whip being swung towards her!

Normally, although her two older brothers treated her and her mother and daughters poorly and often spoke harshly to them, they only dared to curse them in private out of consideration for the order of seniority and the status of their mother's family. But today, as soon as they entered the door, they swung their whips and struck her face!

Just as the girl was in despair, a hand as white as jade appeared out of nowhere, firmly grasped the whip that was striking her, and pulled it, the long whip falling completely into her hand.

The young man, his face contorted with rage and reeking of alcohol, wanted to hurl a few more insults, but was pulled so hard he stumbled, fell to the ground, and immediately lay there unconscious.

Looking at the girl who appeared to be only about ten years old, a thought flashed through Li Xingzhi's mind—wasn't this the little girl he had met in Luoyang, who was only five or six years old? How did she grow up so much in the blink of an eye? But to have encountered her twice in a row, could it be that this world is too strange, or perhaps it really is fate!

The little girl had already recovered from her shock. She stared at the older boy for a moment, then realized, "You're that older boy!" Her voice was clear and bright, her eyes sparkling. Though she looked disheveled, her demeanor was surprisingly calm and composed, revealing a remarkable quality.

Li Xingzhi looked at the girl's slender, upward-sloping eyebrows, her even and strong neck, her high and round nose, and her broad forehead. She seemed to have a majestic posture, like a dragon's head!

He paused slightly, shook his head, and banished all the thoughts from his mind! Looking at the little girl in front of him again, she was clearly a lovely and adorable little girl! Although her expression was calm, her face was pale, clearly still shaken!

At this moment, the door opened slightly, and a noblewoman with slightly graying temples, a high neck, and an elegant demeanor, accompanied by several servants, hurriedly walked out from behind the door, her face showing anxiety!

She glanced briefly into the doorway and saw the young man lying on the ground, reeking of alcohol and snoring. Her heart tightened slightly; but when she saw the little girl standing unharmed beside him, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ernan, tell your mother, are you alright anywhere? What happened?" Before she finished speaking, she began to examine the little girl, and after a long while, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The woman, her face contorted with rage, grabbed the little girl, glanced at the person lying on the ground, and beckoned to the servants beside her to carry the person away.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the young man, reeking of alcohol and with a flushed face, staggered to his feet and unexpectedly grabbed the woman, saying with a slick tongue, "If your husband dies, you should follow your son. Will you submit to me today?" As he spoke, he pounced on the woman!

The woman's face turned bright red with anger. "You beast!"

"Snapped!"

A slap sent the slick-haired young man spinning in place before he collapsed to the ground, never to rise again!

The servants around him were all sweating for their young master! Not to mention the reputation of the Yang family of Hongnong, the accusation of bullying a widowed mother was something he couldn't bear!

The group glanced cautiously at the noblewoman, and seeing that she showed no intention of pursuing the matter further, they carefully lifted the person and left.

The woman was about to leave when suddenly a small hand pulled her down to look. She saw a little girl staring motionless at the alleyway exit.

She looked over, but saw no one.

The next day, as dawn broke in the east, sunlight pierced through the white mist!

Early in the morning, there was a knock on the gate of the Li residence.

The gatekeeper peeked through the crack in the door and saw a clean-shaven man with a sharp but not harsh voice. He was startled! The gatekeeper of the Li family might not be as knowledgeable as those from wealthy and powerful families, but he had heard quite a few things!

Without delay, they quickly invited the person in and served them fine tea! Meanwhile, someone had already been sent to summon the master and young master.

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That's all for today! It's late, goodnight to those of you who are still awake!