355: Chapter 135 Mother's Kindness and Daughter's Filial Piety

Hearing Meng Li's proposal, Qin Hongmian felt a sense of familiarity. After a moment of thought, she remembered: Mu Wanqing had been kept by his side under the pretext of learning Martial Arts to seek revenge.

Now that Meng Li said this, it was clear he wanted to repeat the same trick, "tricking" her into going to Canhe Village and keeping her there.

Realizing Meng Li's intention, Qin Hongmian wanted to refuse, but on second thought, she had no other options at the moment.

With her current Martial Arts, she could not even defeat the defensive forces of the Town South Kings Manor, let alone Duan Yanqing, whose Martial Arts were far superior to her own.

If she were caught by them, the consequences Meng Li had just mentioned might very well become reality.

And any one of those consequences made her tremble with fear from the bottom of her heart.

But to change her mind now, she felt a bit unable to save Face.

Gan Baobao, who had been observing Qin Hongmian, noticed this and immediately offered a way out: "Senior Sister, Young Master Murong's words make sense. A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years. That Dao Baifeng cannot run away. You have been training hard in your Martial Arts to kill her for so long. You have endured all these years; a little more time will not matter."

"I have seen Wan'er's Martial Arts; they are even superior to Duan Yanqing's."

"If she teaches with heart and you learn with heart, I believe it won't be long before you can become just like her."

"By then, killing that Dao Baifeng will naturally be a simple task."

Hearing this, Qin Hongmian was greatly surprised: "Really?"

Gan Baobao smiled: "If you don't believe it, you can try trading a few moves with her."

Qin Hongmian immediately looked at Mu Wanqing.

Mu Wanqing nodded.

Thus, the two went to an open space, and then...

Meng Li and the others were treated to a scene of "motherly love and filial piety" where Qin Hongmian was comprehensively crushed by Mu Wanqing.

Qin Hongmian started with the Five-Fold Light Smoke Palm, and Mu Wanqing countered with the Bibo Palm Technique.

When their palms collided, Mu Wanqing did not move an inch, while Qin Hongmian was forced back over ten steps.

Qin Hongmian threw out sleeve darts, but Mu Wanqing used the Finger Flickering Technique to precisely intercept them, and easily sealed Qin Hongmian's acupoint.

Qin Hongmian refused to give up and unleashed the saber technique that had made her famous, but Mu Wanqing used the Luoying Divine Sword Palm to strike from a distance, preventing Qin Hongmian from getting close.

As for movement techniques, it goes without saying: Qin Hongmian, who only knew basic movement techniques, could not even touch the hem of Mu Wanqing's clothes as she utilized the Swift Steps.

Seeing that she had lost to Mu Wanqing in every aspect, Qin Hongmian felt both pleasantly surprised and helpless.

She was surprised that Mu Wanqing's Martial Arts had become so far superior to her own in such a short time.

At the same time, through comparison, she realized that what Gan Baobao said was true; Mu Wanqing's current Martial Arts were indeed above Duan Yanqing's.

She was happy that if she could reach Mu Wanqing's level, killing Dao Baifeng would no longer be difficult.

As for the helplessness, it was that Mu Wanqing had a lover and would not listen to her mother.

If Mu Wanqing listened to her, the matter of killing Dao Baifeng could be accomplished right now.

On the other side, Gan Baobao was filled with envy.

She knew Mu Wanqing's previous Martial Arts; she couldn't even beat Qin Hongmian. Now, not only did she easily crush Qin Hongmian, but the techniques she displayed were vastly different from before, clearly newly learned from Meng Li.

These Martial Arts were all exquisite and extraordinary; any one of them would be enough to be revered as a family heirloom.

Yet Meng Li was willing to teach them all to Mu Wanqing, who was merely a concubine, which showed that he truly cherished and doted on her.

Back then, Qin Hongmian had only learned the Five-Fold Light Smoke Palm from Duan Zhengchun; both in quality and quantity, it could not compare to the Martial Arts Meng Li had taught Mu Wanqing.

Not to mention that Gan Baobao hadn't even learned the Five-Fold Light Smoke Palm.

It really was a case of comparing people, which only leads to frustration.

Thinking this with envy and even some jealousy in her heart, Gan Baobao did not show it on her Face, but instead smiled and said: "Senior Sister, there shouldn't be any problems now, right?"

Qin Hongmian nodded and said to Meng Li and Mu Wanqing: "I will go to Suzhou with you, but I will not live in Canhe Village."

"Mother..."

Upon hearing this, Mu Wanqing wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Qin Hongmian raising her hand: "You have already married him, so living in Canhe Village is reasonable and proper. But in this world, there is no logic for a mother to move into her daughter's husband's home after the daughter is married."

Hearing this, Mu Wanqing thought of Li Qingluo and Ruan Xingzhu, wanting to use them as examples to persuade Qin Hongmian.

But on second thought, she suddenly realized that Li Qingluo lived at Manda Mountain Villa, and Ruan Xingzhu had a special relationship with Meng Li.

Therefore, Mu Wanqing was speechless for a moment and had to look at Meng Li.

Meng Li thought about it and felt that Qin Hongmian's words made sense. Moreover, she had been alone for many years, so it was normal for her to be unaccustomed to and dislike a crowded atmosphere.

This was no big deal; he had no need, and was too lazy, to force it.

Therefore, Meng Li said: "The Murong Family's properties are not limited to Canhe Village; when we arrive, we can just find a nearby courtyard for your mother to live in. If that really doesn't work, you can save up your own pocket money and buy her a courtyard in Suzhou."

"At most, you can travel back and forth when you are studying and practicing Martial Arts, treating it as a way to clear your mind."

Mu Wanqing thought for a moment and felt it made sense.

Gan Baobao, who was watching from the side, felt her eyes flicker. She smiled and said to Meng Li: "Young Master Murong, I wonder if you would allow Ling'er and me to go to Suzhou with you?"

Hearing this, before Meng Li could respond, Qin Hongmian asked in confusion: "You are living well in Wanjian Valley, why go to Suzhou?"

Gan Baobao smiled bitterly: "Today is different from the past."

Then, she briefly recounted how she had discovered someone trespassing in Wanjian Valley, and then said: "Although I don't know who that intruder was, Wanjian Valley is clearly no longer safe. If I continue to live there alone, I fear there will be danger."

Zhong Ling said: "Mother, then why don't you come and live with me at the Princess's residence? There are guards there."

Gan Baobao shook her head: "If your father was still here, or if Duan Yu's background hadn't been exposed, you as a Princess would naturally have some status. But now, your father is gone, Duan Yu and you are not biological siblings, and I have even tried to assassinate Dao Baifeng."

"In this situation, I fear it won't be long before you can no longer be a Princess, and you might even bring disaster upon yourself."

"When that time comes, I'm afraid we won't be able to find a place to stay in Dali."

"Since that is the case, it is better to leave early."

"There are still some belongings in Wanjian Valley; we can take them to Suzhou, buy a courtyard, and then do some business. We might not become rich and noble, but living without worry for food and clothing shouldn't be a problem."

"Besides, if we go to Suzhou, my Senior Sister and I can look out for each other."

"It will also be convenient for you to find your Sister Mu, Sister Wang, and Sister A Zi to play with."

Hearing the last sentence, Zhong Ling was moved.

Qin Hongmian was also moved.

She and Gan Baobao were fellow disciples, and they had looked out for each other for many years.

The other party was also the only person she could confide in.

Qin Hongmian had long been accustomed to this relationship, and if it could continue, she was naturally willing.

Meng Li did not mind.

His main purpose for coming here was to bring Qin Hongmian back to Suzhou to put Mu Wanqing at ease.

As for Gan Baobao and Zhong Ling, whether it was one sheep or three, it made no difference to him.

Therefore, when Gan Baobao made the request to travel together again, he casually agreed.

With the matter settled, Qin Hongmian, Gan Baobao, and Zhong Ling went their separate ways to pack their luggage...