In the tranquil new house in Sangluo City, the atmosphere instantly became tense due to Shi Wanxia's action. Qin Xin had always felt that the young lady wasn't trying to drive them away; after all, the young lady was kind-hearted and must have other plans. However, when Wanxia took out their indentures from her waist and handed them to them, the two women immediately panicked.

They immediately knelt down and begged for mercy, their voices filled with fear and unease: "Miss, please don't send us away. We promise to work hard, take care of you, and serve you wholeheartedly." Shi Wanxia was stunned by this sight. She had never intended to send them away.

She put down her chopsticks and hurriedly helped them up, gently taking their hands and softly explaining, "You're overthinking it. These contracts are for you to handle yourselves. There are no born slaves in this world. You are human beings too, and you have freedom. It's this piece of paper that binds you." With that, Shi Wanxia tore up their contracts without hesitation.

Everyone else stared at them in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief. In this world of strict hierarchy and rigid class distinctions, a contract of servitude often meant that a person's fate was firmly controlled. Shi Wanxia's actions, however, undoubtedly broke with convention, granting Qin Xin and Shu Yun unprecedented freedom.

Qin Xin and Shu Yun stared blankly at the torn-up indenture, tears welling in their eyes. They had never imagined that one day they would be free. This unexpected blessing filled their hearts with gratitude.

"Young lady, we have no way to repay your great kindness," Qin Xin said, her voice choked with emotion. Shu Yun nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with determination: "We will definitely repay you properly, young lady."

Shi Wanxia smiled at them and said, "You don't need to repay me. Just live well and do what you want to do."

"Remember this well, Qin Xin and Shu Yun. From now on, they are no longer slaves. They are also our family. In the future, we will share the responsibilities and chores in the household."

Qinglan and Shuying nodded with slightly red eyes. After all, when they first met her, they wanted to repay her by serving her as servants. However, she said that she saved them because they were destined to be together, and she did not expect anything in return.

She was very kind to us. Although we had been living a life of constant wandering, Sister Shi didn't let us suffer, nor did she look down on us. She even taught us to read and write, something we never dared to imagine before.

At that moment, a warm feeling welled up in the hearts of everyone in the new house. Shi Wanxia's kindness and courage were like a bright lamp in the darkness, illuminating their path forward.

With the tearing up of the indenture, the atmosphere in the new house underwent a subtle change. They were no longer merely master and servant, but had become a true family. They supported each other, worked together, and strived for a better life.

Shi Wanxia's actions planted a seed of freedom and equality in their hearts, a seed that will take root, sprout, and blossom into a magnificent flower in the future.

"Alright, stop crying. From now on, you can all call me 'sister,' or you can call me by my name. After all, a name is meant to be called, isn't it?"

Li Changyu couldn't understand this girl. Why was she doing this? Isn't it normal for powerful and wealthy families to have servants? Why couldn't this girl accept it?

However, since she had made up her mind, and this girl was very stubborn, nothing he said would work, so he just let her be! But the fact that she treated him like family touched his heart, which had always been closed off and living alone.

Qin Xin and Shu Yun were speechless for a moment, and the two of them suddenly rushed into Shi Wanxia's arms and cried. She hurriedly comforted them.

"Alright, don't be sad. You've suffered in the past. From now on, follow me, and I'll work hard to earn money so you won't suffer anymore! Don't be lazy either. Study hard, and you'll still have to help me in the future, right?"

The group couldn't help but chuckle at her words, nodding in agreement. Sister Shi was the most capable and unique woman they had ever met; she was brave, intelligent, had her own ideas, and understood many principles.

Qin Xin and Shu Yun, having recovered from their shock, blushed and released Shi Wanxia, ​​lowering their heads in embarrassment. They didn't dare look up at everyone, but deep down they were very happy, after all, to have met Shi Wanxia and the others, and to be able to live such a peaceful and comfortable life...

"Alright, Brother Li, go check the whereabouts of those people we discovered a few days ago. I'll take Qin Xin out to run some errands after I finish eating."

This amount of silver wasn't much, so she planned to go out and see what kind of business she could start. She couldn't just sit around and do nothing.

Li Changyu nodded upon hearing this. They were just ordinary women who didn't know martial arts, and he didn't want them to get involved in the conflicts of the martial arts world.

The morning light filtered through the dappled leaves, illuminating the streets and alleys of Sangluo City. After finishing breakfast, Li Changyu's tall figure appeared on the street. He clutched an ordinary jade pendant tightly in his hand, the pendant shimmering with a warm glow in the sunlight.

Li Changyu wandered cautiously through Sangluo City, his gaze sometimes falling on the street stalls, and sometimes darting into the distant alleys. He seemed to be searching for something, his steps slightly hurried.

After a long while, he arrived at a secluded courtyard in the north of the city. The courtyard gate was tightly closed, and the surroundings were exceptionally quiet. Li Changyu stood in front of the gate, gently stroking the jade pendant in his hand, a hint of hesitation and anticipation in his eyes.

He took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the courtyard gate. A faint fragrance of flowers filled the courtyard, and several unidentified blossoms swayed gently in the breeze. Li Changyu stepped into the courtyard, his footsteps standing out clearly in the silence.

In a corner of the courtyard, he saw a familiar figure. The person stood there quietly with their back to him. Li Changyu's heart suddenly raced. He stepped forward and softly called that name…

"Third Uncle, it's me... Lin hope! Third Uncle, Lin hope is back!"

The old man, named Third Uncle, had a full head of white hair and wore a long, dark brown cotton robe. His face was filled with disbelief. His aged eyes immediately reddened, and he eagerly grabbed the old man's wrist, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

"Young Master, is it really you? Young Master, it's been three years since we last met. How did you change so much? Where have you been? This old servant has been searching for you for so long without finding a trace."

Back then, the young master was framed by that heartless villain and was hunted down. His whereabouts became unknown. He searched for him for many years, sending people to search the entire continent, but there was no news of him.

Li Changyu suppressed his distress, patted his third uncle's hand, and smiled faintly: "Third Uncle, don't be like this, I'm fine, aren't I alright?"

Uncle San wiped away his tears, immediately took him into the house, and instructed his men to pay attention to the surroundings and not to let the news leak out.

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