Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan smiled and said, "It's alright. Once this ghost fetus is formed, it won't harm you in any way. The ghost fetus is just like a child; if it's properly taught, it won't do anything to harm the world."

This ghost fetus is like a born ghost. It has a body after birth and also possesses the supernatural powers of a ghost, making it much stronger than Nie Xiaoqian.

Hearing this, Hong Xiuying felt much better and replied, "Okay!"

Since I can't get rid of the evil spirit within myself, I have no choice but to adopt her and teach her diligently. I think I won't let her harm the world.

This evil fetus is closely related to me; I absolutely cannot allow anything to happen to it.

Chapter 142 The Zhang Family's Shrew

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "This is a ghost fetus. After it is born, it will become incredibly supernatural and possess some strange abilities. It is understandable that it is so. I hope Miss Hong is prepared for this."

He paused and then said, "Moreover, the appearance of a ghost fetus will be exactly the same as that of an ordinary baby, so Miss Hong doesn't need to be afraid."

There are some things that need to be told in advance so that Hong Xiuying can prepare.

As expected, Hong Xiuying nodded and replied, "Yes, I understand."

After saying this, her face turned deathly pale. If she had another child in the future, she wouldn't know how to explain it to her mother-in-law, and she didn't know what misunderstandings might arise.

But she couldn't abandon this child. Even if she could get rid of the child's supernatural abilities, she couldn't just ignore him because he was exactly like an ordinary baby!

what!

Li Xiuyuan was slightly startled, as someone rushed over from outside. Who could it be? Before she could think any further, someone shouted, "Hong Xiuying, get out here right now!"

This person speaks like a shrew cursing in the street, which is quite alarming.

hum!

Upon hearing this, Hong Xiuying was greatly surprised. This person was her mother-in-law, and her anger was so great that it was obviously not a good thing. However, as a daughter-in-law who adhered to the three obediences and four virtues, she naturally would not disobey.

Hong Xiuying stepped out of her room, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "Greetings, Mother-in-law!"

As she spoke, she bowed, wondering why her mother-in-law was so angry.

Li Xiuyuan came out and saw two people outside the house: Zhang Youde and a woman. The woman was big and burly, and you could tell from her appearance that she was not easy to talk to.

The woman shouted angrily, "Hmph, you wretched woman, do you even respect me as your mother?"

After saying that, she stretched out her palm and slapped him. Seeing that the slap was about to come down, a trace of unwillingness flashed in Hong Xiuying's beautiful eyes, but as a daughter-in-law, she could only hit him without fighting back and scold him without talking back!

boom!

Seeing this, Li Xiuyuan finally intervened, stopping the shrew's hand and sighing, "Amitabha! Benefactor, let's talk things out. Why resort to violence?"

He had no choice but to stand idly by when he saw Hong Xiuying being beaten.

Hong Xiuying had already been branded by Li Xiuyuan, so how could she allow others to beat or scold her!

"you……"

When Madam Zhang saw Li Xiuyuan make a move, her eyes seemed to spit fire as she shouted, "Where did this wild monk come from, daring to meddle in the affairs of my Zhang family?"

At this moment, Zhang Youde came out clutching his stomach, trembling as he said, "Mother, it was he who hit me! You must stand up for me! My sister-in-law colluded with outsiders to bully me."

As he spoke, he began to complain to his mother.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan calmly replied, "Amitabha! Family matters, national affairs, world affairs—as long as there is injustice, I will take care of it."

Ignoring the astonished crowd, he said in a deep voice, "The aunt's son harassed her sister-in-law, and all we know is to defend him?"

At this point, he was a monk, so he had to be reasoned with. If that didn't work, he would have to resort to some tricks.

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang coldly replied, "Hmph, my son will marry her sooner or later, so what?"

Having said that, she did not blame her son at all, clearly indicating that she already knew what her youngest son was thinking.

If her eldest son hadn't just died, she probably would have immediately given Hong Xiuying to her younger son as a concubine. Both sons were Old Madam Zhang's precious darlings, and now that her eldest son was dead, she naturally had to fulfill her younger son's wishes.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Oh! Auntie, you're doing this because you consider Miss Hong's opinion."

As he spoke, he glanced at Hong Xiuying, who was weeping. Clearly, she was finding it hard to accept that she had remarried her brother-in-law.

Regardless of Zhang Youde's character, someone who spends his days idly is definitely not someone you can entrust your life to.

The shrew retorted, "Hmph, Hong Xiuying is someone my Zhang family married at a cost of thirty taels of silver. Since she has entered the Zhang family's gate, it is only right that she should carry on the Zhang family line."

As she spoke, she felt a pang of regret. Her eldest son was unlucky; he died just three days after his wedding. Originally, she didn't want her younger son to have designs on Hong Xiuying.

Although the woman was very beautiful, in Madam Zhang's eyes, she was an ominous person; otherwise, her eldest son would not have died so soon after she married into the family.

However, unable to resist her youngest son's persistent pleas, she eventually agreed to let him take his sister-in-law as a concubine, a common occurrence in that era.

After hearing her mother-in-law's words, Hong Xiuying covered her face and wept. She knew that in her mother-in-law's eyes, she was just an object, bought for tens of taels of silver, and then her value was to be exploited.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Benefactor, your thinking is too heartless! Miss Hong is, after all, a member of the Zhang family. Don't you care about her feelings?"

Having said that, he was already disappointed in the Zhang family mother and son. It seemed that he should bring Hong Xiuying out as soon as possible to avoid being drawn into their vortex.

Madam Zhang said angrily, "Hmph, what do you mean by disregarding human feelings? This woman just married into the family, and in less than three days, my eldest son died. If it weren't for her, this wouldn't have happened."

"Letting her marry my youngest son now is merely an act of atonement!"

As she spoke, she expressed her own thoughts, disregarding the opinions of others.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Thirty taels of silver. If this humble monk returns it to you on behalf of Miss Hong, would that allow her to leave the Zhang family?"

As he spoke, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Hong Xiuying cried out, "Holy Monk, Xiuying is not worthy of your doing this."

It should be noted that thirty taels of silver is not a small amount; in an ordinary family, it would be a huge sum of money.

Hong Xiuying's parents married her off to the Zhang family for thirty taels of silver.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Amitabha! I am a monk, and it is only right that I help Miss Hong escape from suffering. I only ask you if you are willing."

If Hong Xiuying is willing to leave, we must take her out, even if it means resorting to violence.

After hearing this, Hong Xiuying nodded and replied, "Yes!"

Chapter 143 First Blood

After hearing this, Hong Xiuying nodded and replied, "Yes!"

Having said that, she immediately agreed, firstly because she couldn't easily explain her own ulterior motives to the Zhang family mother and son.

Moreover, she had truly had enough of living in this house. As for Daoji's money, she could only repay it later.

Before Madam Zhang could speak, Zhang Youde hurriedly said, "Mother, no."

As he spoke, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He was joking, Hong Xiuying's beauty was rare even in Lin'an City, how could he just let her go like this!

Madam Zhang's face showed surprise and uncertainty. Then, her eyes darted around, and she said, "Fine, but thirty taels of silver is absolutely not enough to satisfy us. She caused the death of my son and hasn't even paid compensation yet!"

After saying that, she stared intently at Li Xiuyuan, completely ignoring her son's words. If this monk could really come up with money, letting Hong Xiuying go wouldn't be a loss for her.

Upon hearing her mother-in-law's words, Hong Xiuying cried and said, "No, I did not bring death to my husband."

As she spoke, her body swayed precariously, and she collapsed to the ground.

Fortunately, Li Xiuyuan reacted quickly and caught Hong Xiuying. The faint fragrance emanating from her body wafted into his nostrils.

But there was no time to think about that, so Li Xiuyuan calmly replied, "Okay."

After saying that, he took out a gold ingot from his pocket and threw it over. He said coldly, "There are ten taels of gold here. From now on, Miss Hong will no longer be a daughter-in-law of the Zhang family. Don't bother her."

After saying that, a murderous glint appeared in his eyes. The mother and son were dumbfounded when they received the gold.

Madam Zhang nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, I will not force Xiuying in the future. She is no longer a daughter-in-law of the Zhang family."

As she spoke, she looked closely at the gold, took a bite, and almost broke her teeth.

There's nothing you can do about it; money talks. Even Zhang Youde's eyes lit up. With that kind of money, he could easily buy two concubines.

As for Hong Xiuying, she had no choice but to give up; this monk didn't seem like someone to mess with.

Li Xiuyuan pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, you two can leave! Miss Hong will be moving away from here tomorrow."

Having said that, he acted as if he were the master and began to drive people away.

Li Xiuyuan gave out ten taels of gold, equivalent to a hundred taels of silver. The two men, greedy for money, happily walked out the door.

"Woo-woo!"

Hong Xiuying began to cry softly, sobbing, "Holy Monk, I did not cause my husband's death."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, this humble monk believes in your character."

As he spoke, he helped Hong Xiuying up, but she was in low spirits and needed some comforting.

Hong Xiuying was grateful upon hearing this, but Li Xiuyuan believed in her and sobbed softly, “Three months ago, I married into the Zhang family and became husband and wife with Zhang Chengde. Who knew that on our wedding night, my husband would be unable to perform sexually, leaving me alone in the empty room.”

She paused and then said, "After two months, although I had resentment in my heart, I had to follow my husband wherever he went. Unexpectedly, Chengde died suddenly two months later, and my mother-in-law mistakenly thought that I was a jinx."

Eventually, my resentment grew deeper and deeper, and my family also disliked me. Even when my brother-in-law twice forced me to do shameful things, she didn't care.

If Xiuying hadn't hidden scissors on the embroidery couch, I would have been defiled by him long ago!

"Wow!"

Hong Xiuying became more and more emotional as she spoke, and finally couldn't help but burst into tears.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan embraced Hong Xiuying, stroked her hair, and comforted her, saying, "Xiuying, don't cry. It's just that the Zhang family is unlucky to have you as their daughter-in-law. It's not your fault."