darknovel Chapter 1385 Though living in the martial world, my mother dislikes fighting and killing.
Chapter 1385 Though living in the martial world, my mother dislikes fighting and killing.
Chu Yanzhi was still a little embarrassed. Faced with Shen Yue's overly familiar personality, he was somewhat at a loss. However, seeing Shen Yue's expectant gaze, he couldn't help but answer, "Mm."
Azhen also gave a friendly smile, but no one could tell what she was thinking.
However, Yi Xiaolan spoke up: "Zhen'er, Yue'er is talking to you, why aren't you answering? Even a child shouldn't be so rude, didn't your mother teach you that?"
A-Zhu: ...
Is it because you're unhappy with this stepmother that you pick on her?
She looked up and met Yi Xiaolan's furrowed brows, saying, "Mother, I just nodded to Sister Yue'er and didn't ignore her. Is that considered impolite?"
"Father, am I really being rude?" Before Yi Xiaolan could react, Azhen's voice suddenly rose, tinged with grievance, and she ran towards Xu Shan. "Father, does Mother not like me anymore? She's so kind to the other children, but she's always finding fault with me."
When children are uncomfortable, they naturally want to make a fuss. Making a loud fuss is not shameful for children; only those who like to nitpick are shameful.
Yi Xiaolan was being so nitpicky, so she naturally wouldn't suffer in silence. After all, she wasn't a real child; she was a mission taker.
The client was just a child back then. His father was gone, and his mother seemed to have changed, so he was practically an orphan.
Before Yi Xiaolan went to Peach Blossom Manor, he treated her fairly well, at most ignoring her a bit, and wouldn't nitpick at her all the time.
After Yi Xiaolan went to Peach Blossom Manor, every time they met, the client was always the one who was criticized and blamed. Having lost her father and her mother's love, her personality gradually became somewhat different. She was indeed different from those children who grew up surrounded by love. She lost her gentleness and gradually grew prickly, no longer the kind of child that adults liked.
Hatred and her mother's remarriage made her less dependent on her mother than before, so she naturally wouldn't always go along with things, making her seem like a somewhat awkward child.
Whenever Yi Xiaolan picks a fight, the impression she leaves on others is that this little girl has a strange temper, and then people will sigh that it must be her father's death that has changed her so much.
Having become the owner of Peach Blossom Manor, Yi Xiaolan had a new patron and naturally lived a comfortable life. She gained more status in the martial arts world and was kind to everyone. Who wouldn't say a good word about her? Of course, she wouldn't reveal her true nature.
Everyone in the martial arts world thought that the client's refusal to go to Peach Blossom Manor stemmed from her inability to let go of her hatred, her inability to accept Shen Linsu as her stepfather, and her unpleasant relationship with Yi Xiaolan, suggesting she was deliberately throwing a tantrum. Many people could understand her situation, but they would also offer their opinions, and they were even more understanding of Yi Xiaolan's situation.
As the client grew older, she became increasingly assertive in front of Yi Xiaolan. The mother and daughter often disagreed, making arguments inevitable. With these incidents becoming more frequent, many people felt sorry for Yi Xiaolan. So many years had passed, yet her daughter still didn't understand her; it seemed rather immature, blinded by the past and hatred.
For Yi Xiaolan, a woman without martial arts skills, her current ending is actually the best. If she hadn't come to Peach Blossom Manor, who knows how miserable her life would have been wandering the martial world.
The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat tense. Everyone saw Azhen lying aggrievedly in Xu Shan's arms and didn't know what to say.
At the same time, I felt that Yi Xiaolan's words were indeed a bit harsh.
Noticing that everyone's eyes were on her, Yi Xiaolan felt her face burning.
"Of course not, it's just that your mother doesn't understand how children communicate." Xu Shan said seriously. After spending two days together, as someone who was close to him, how could he not notice that Yi Xiaolan had changed significantly? She didn't seem as happy as he had imagined about his return, which made his heart sink.
Recalling what happened when he appeared that day, he quickly shook his head.
He's back now, and there's nothing going on, so don't overthink it; it won't do anyone any good.
However, Yi Xiaolan's habit of criticizing her daughter without considering the occasion or understanding the situation is indeed not good.
Xu Shan glanced at Yi Xiaolan but didn't say anything more: "We're about to set off. Everyone, get on the carriages."
After comforting his daughter, he didn't say anything about Yi Xiaolan in front of everyone. It wasn't a big deal, and if he really said anything, it would be embarrassing for Yi Xiaolan. He decided to find an opportunity to have a good talk with her in private.
Perhaps it was time to have a talk. Yi Xiaolan still felt a little embarrassed, but Xu Shan didn't say anything more, which did make her feel relieved.
She didn't want to face so many eyes anymore, so she got into the carriage with Shen Yue and Chu Yanzhi.
Given the current situation, it's understandable that people wouldn't say anything more.
As she boarded the carriage, Yi Xiaolan subconsciously glanced in Shen Linsu's direction. The two looked at each other again, and she saw a hint of pity and reluctance in Shen Linsu's eyes, which instantly reddened her eyes.
Only after making comparisons did she realize that she might have missed the person who was most suitable for her.
But it's too late to say anything now.
If they missed each other the first time and missed each other the second time, it proves that they were not meant to be.
They finally set off. Azhen remained clinging to Xu Shan without saying a word, and Xu Shan didn't say anything either.
Even if they wanted to talk to Yi Xiaolan, they couldn't do it in front of a few children.
Therefore, the atmosphere inside the carriage was not very pleasant.
Azhen closed her eyes and, while sleeping, actually cultivated her internal energy. If she wanted to live here for the rest of her life, she needed to improve her martial arts skills.
Xu Shan noticed this and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Perhaps the previous incident left a psychological scar on her, making her realize the importance of martial arts, and she is now working even harder than before.
He looked up in Yi Xiaolan's direction, only to see her with her eyes slightly lowered, lost in thought.
He didn't dare to think too much about it and instead started thinking about what to do next.
We can't stay at the Yan family's house forever, can we?
The Xu family's territory is sparsely populated. He does own some shops, but he is dealing with ruthless and mysterious organizations. Having these things will not solve his problems.
He's quite skilled in martial arts, so it won't be easy for the other side to ambush him now.
However, protecting his wife, daughters, and disciples intact is still difficult. After all, without a safe place to live, it's easy to be overwhelmed if the enemy launches surprise attacks from time to time.
In that case, it would be more appropriate for us to stay at the Yan family's house.
We need to find time to visit that place left by the Xu family ancestors. If it truly is a secluded and easily defensible location, we could take my wife, daughters, and disciples there to hide. After all, my wife doesn't like the conflicts of the martial world. We can come out after things have settled down, and life will be peaceful again.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and as dusk approached, the group settled down at an inn in the mountains.
Late at night, Azhen opened her eyes.
After two days of quiet, things are finally about to get lively. Xu Shan is still alive, and the Heaven-Asking Blade is still in his hands; their lives are destined to be eventful. (End of Chapter)