Transmigrated Leftover Woman in Rural Style

When Li's father and the others arrived at the clinic, Li Xiaoyang had just stood up from the ground. Although his limbs were still weak and powerless, he could barely walk. Aunt Zhou happened to come out at that moment and quickly led Li's father and the others to the courtyard where Li Xiaonuan was temporarily staying.

Li Xiaonuan's courtyard is right next to Fuwei Courtyard. They're separated by a small garden and two walls, but one is the outer courtyard and the other the inner courtyard. This was at Prince Jing's request; he felt it necessary to ensure Li Xiaonuan's safety. His subordinates had reported that someone was watching the Li family from outside.

Although the visitors were from the Wei family, Prince Jing still dared not let his guard down. After all, the matter of the nautical chart had very likely been leaked. If that happened, the entire Li family would be in danger.

Therefore, until he finds out the truth, he can only send people to protect the Li family. Besides, Li Xiaonuan's behavior is actually related to him.

Having heard that someone from the Wei family was causing trouble, Wei Yu returned home. Qi Ji had just learned the situation from Fei Fei and was now reporting back to Prince Jing.

"I heard that her family stole her birth chart and then arranged a marriage for her randomly. However, I believe that once she wakes up, she will have her own way of dealing with that family."

Prince Jing disagreed with Qi Ji's statement: "In my opinion, when that girl wakes up, she will most likely go straight to the people who stole the engagement letter and demand that they break off the engagement. If we don't do as she says, that girl will definitely take it to court."

Qi Ji thought about it and realized that Li Xiaonuan was really capable of doing such a thing: "Why does she trust the government so much? Why isn't she like other people and afraid of the government?"

Prince Jing was also completely baffled. However, the ancestral precepts of the founding emperor state: "If the country has laws to abide by, then the people will believe in the law, abide by the law, and uphold the law. When the people are no longer afraid of law enforcement agencies, then the law will become their reliance. Only then can a society governed by the rule of law truly take shape."

That was the ideal of the founding emperor when he established the nation, and also a lesson left to future generations. Li Xiaonuan's actions perfectly align with what the founding emperor described: a free, equal, and law-abiding society governed by law.

"Don't forget, she once went to the same place as the founding emperor. And the manuscript left by the founding emperor also described in detail the scene of a free, equal, and law-based society. To this day, this instruction is still in the ancestral precepts. It's just that later emperors did not follow this path."

When Qi Ji was in the capital, he also knew some members of the royal family, so he knew quite a lot about the Taizu Emperor.

"I originally thought it was just a sudden whim of the founding emperor. Now it seems that such a country really does exist in places we don't know about."

Prince Jing, however, was thinking about something else: “She said there are many people like that, but they are better at assessing the situation and hiding themselves than she is. If that’s the case, perhaps a genius like Emperor Taizu is hiding somewhere in Qi Song right now, eyeing that position covetously. Just thinking about this makes me feel like I have thorns in my back.”

Qi Ji thought about it and felt a little alarmed. But he still analyzed rationally: "According to the records of Emperor Taizu, he did not want to ascend to that position. But the times made him who he was. Now, in this peaceful and prosperous era, no one should dare to rebel."

Prince Jing agreed with Qi Ji's statement, but still worried: "I'm afraid that person is not a virtuous gentleman. Don't forget that people's hearts are not what they used to be, and the lust for power can be blinding. Now, I want to learn more about that world from Li Xiaonuan, so that if such a person gains power, we will be powerless to resist."

Thinking of Li Xiaonuan's current situation, Qi Ji's expression darkened slightly. He said in a low voice, "Based on my understanding of Miss Li, I'm afraid she won't reveal even half a word more. It will probably be difficult to pry anything out of her."

Prince Jing wholeheartedly agreed: "It will take some effort. If we don't do it properly, that girl might just risk her life in protest. The only ones who can restrain her are her family."

Over there, Prince Jing and Qi Ji were discussing how to get more information about the modern world from Li Xiaonuan. Over here, the Li family members were guarding Li Xiaonuan's bedside, calling out to her repeatedly.

Aunt Zhou and Aunt Huang were wiping away tears with their heads down. Madam Su sat on the edge of the bed, holding Li Xiaonuan's hand and speaking slowly. But Li Xiaonuan showed no reaction whatsoever, remaining lying there pale and lifeless. If it weren't for the rise and fall of her chest and the still-warm body, the Li family wouldn't have believed she was still alive.

Meanwhile, Li Xiaonuan was having a meeting with the original owner of the body, the real Li Xiaonuan.

"Sister, why did you cause them so much trouble? Why?"

Faced with the original owner's accusation, Li Xiaonuan said guiltily, "I'm sorry, I didn't think it through, I was wrong. I will find a way to solve it, really."

The original owner sighed softly and said, "Sister, I entrusted the family to you because I believed you had some abilities. But after following you for several months, I realized you are not suitable for this place. It's a pity my lifespan has ended, otherwise I would definitely have returned to life."

Li Xiaonuan felt a pang of sadness; after all, stealing someone else's body wasn't something to be proud of. She asked, "What if I willingly returned your body to you and went to the underworld in your place? Would that be alright?"

The original owner frowned, her almost transparent brows furrowing, and shook her nearly invisible head, saying, "No. The reason you possessed me was all arranged by fate. However, I want to go back and say goodbye to my family before being dragged into the underworld. Can you grant me that, sister?"

This body was originally hers, so Li Xiaonuan naturally wouldn't refuse. She suggested, "If you really come back to life, don't come out again. I believe that heaven won't mistreat you. As for your current predicament, I'll tell you how to solve it now."

The original owner simply stared at Li Xiaonuan, neither agreeing nor objecting. Li Xiaonuan took this as tacit consent and explained the solution in detail. Where the original owner might not understand, Li Xiaonuan explained it very clearly.

After Li Xiaonuan finished speaking, the original owner said, "I've been to the place where you live. It's a very nice place, and I like it very much."

This seemingly random remark left Li Xiaonuan completely bewildered: "Yes, it's a very nice place. But there are also many dark and gloomy areas."

The original owner didn't follow up on Li Xiaonuan's words: "At midnight, I will return to my body. You stay here and don't go anywhere."

After saying that, the original owner fell silent. Even when Li Xiaonuan tried to talk to her, she wouldn't utter a single word. She just floated there quietly, looking down at her feet.

Inside Li Xiaonuan's room, the family continued to call out to her with all their might. Li's father, being a wounded soldier, had already lain down on the couch behind the screen. Su Shi, also feeling unwell, was forcibly made to lie down on Li Xiaonuan's bed with her.

Xiao Yang and Xiao Gang kept trying to find topics to provoke Li Xiaonuan into waking up. The midnight watchman's drum rang, and Li Xiaonuan suddenly opened her eyes. But her gaze was unsettling no matter how you looked at it.