Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

She crossed her arms over her chest, looking nonchalant, and said, "We won't tell, let's see what you can do to us!"

The man in black drew his sword and swung it into the air, saying, "Then don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Master, you go ahead. Don't be afraid. Remember the moves I taught you, and try them all out. See how much you can bring out and how powerful they are. No matter how much you talk about it or how much you practice, nothing beats a real battle."

I'll be watching from the sidelines, don't forget to use your hidden weapon when it counts.

"Understood." With Qingwu around, she wasn't worried at all. This time, she was going to give it her all and show the spirit of a female knight-errant.

Liu Siyue stretched out her hand, and a sword appeared in her hand. She twirled the sword in her hand and struck a very cool pose. Qingwu was stunned. Was her master a god? This sword-wielding pose was too cool!

Liu Siyue has watched too many martial arts dramas and longs for female warriors. The sword-drawing action she just performed was an imitation of one from a TV series.

Both sides assumed their stances, neither intending to fight two against one; their intention to duel was obvious. The two men held swords, stared at each other, and the atmosphere was tense.

Suddenly, the man in black launched the first attack, his sword strike swift and fierce, like a thunderbolt cleaving through the air, aimed at Liu Siyue. Liu Siyue reacted quickly, dodging to the side while simultaneously slashing back with her sword. The sword energy shot out, producing a crisp metallic clang.

The two exchanged blows for about ten rounds before Liu Siyue suddenly leaped into the air and thrust her sword at her opponent's throat. Unable to dodge in time, the sword struck her shoulder blade.

Liu Siyue pulled her hand back and drew her sword. The man in black took a few steps back and covered the bleeding spot with his hand. Another man in black took the opportunity to stab Liu Siyue with his sword. Liu Siyue retreated quickly. This man in black was obviously more powerful than the first one. She rolled on the ground and barely dodged. The man in black swung his sword again. Before she could even throw a hidden weapon, the sword was already in front of her.

Qingwu watched from the side, her hands clenched into fists, ready to step in and save the person at any moment.

Liu Siyue rolled again, using her legs to propel herself up and use her sword to block the black-clad man's thrusting sword. She suddenly exerted her strength, which was astonishing, and forced the black-clad man back.

She immediately counterattacked with her sword, engaging the man in black in a fierce battle. The metal clashed, producing a sharp sound and sparks. The man in black clearly felt that the strength before him was superior, and if the fight continued like this, the outcome was uncertain.

He fought and retreated, and when he reached his companion, he feinted, grabbed his companion, and ran. Liu Siyue immediately threw her hidden weapon, not knowing if it hit or not. She wouldn't chase after him, she just wanted to see the effect of the hidden weapon.

The plum blossom needle struck the man in black on the back. He hadn't run two steps before he collapsed to the ground with a thud, and the injured man in black also fell down with him.

"Master, did you just use a hidden weapon?"

"He threw a hidden weapon when he tried to run away; I wonder if it hit him?"

"They definitely hit the target; look, everyone's collapsed on the ground."

"Looks like the old man wasn't lying to us! These plum blossom needles are quite powerful."

"The plum blossom needle is quite powerful; it's probably already embedded in her body. Keep the black stone the old man gave you safe; you'll need it to retrieve the plum blossom needle."

"Okay." It's just a magnet, what's with all the old man's precious stuff!

"Master, let's hurry back, or we'll really be under curfew."

"Okay, hurry up and change your clothes."

Liu Siyue sheathed her sword, and the two walked under the moonlight. People on the street were packing up their stalls, and the innkeeper was still standing at the door looking around. "You two are finally back. Come in quickly, I'll close the door now. I'll have someone bring you water right away."

The two returned to their room and closed the door. The waiter brought two buckets of water upstairs and knocked on the door, saying, "Sir, the water is here."

"Okay, leave it by the door."

Qingwu heard the servant coming downstairs. She opened the door, brought in water, and poured it into the bathtub. "Master, you may take a bath now."

"I'll just soak my feet, you go in and wash yours."

"How can that be? How can I wash first before my master?"

"Just wash it. I'm too tired to move."

"oh."

Qingwu brought her a basin of water. "Master, if you're tired, put your feet in here and I'll wash them for you. After you're done, I'll give you a massage; it will make you feel much better."

"Qingwu, is washing your feet something you should be doing? I can wash them myself."

"Master, I know you are good to me, but I am willing to wash your feet."

"Qingwu, I'm good to you, but you don't need to repay me in this way. Just be loyal to me, that's enough."

Qingwu patted her chest with her left hand, "Qingwu is absolutely loyal, and this will never change..."

"Alright, alright, you don't need to swear an oath. I know your loyalty. Go wash up, I still have some questions for you later."

Before Liu Siyue had even finished washing her feet, Qingwu had already come out of the bath. She lifted her feet out of the basin, dried them with a cloth, and lay down on the bed, feeling comfortable.

"Master, let me give you a massage to relax your body. You overexerted yourself today. If I don't give you a massage today, you'll definitely be sore all over tomorrow."

"Okay, go ahead and press it."

She lay on the bed, and Qingwu knelt beside her, pressing her breasts gently. Before long, Liu Siyue fell asleep, emitting soft snores.

Qingwu turned the person over, made her lie down, covered her with a blanket, and then pulled open another blanket herself and lay down to sleep.

Liu Siyue slept until the sun was high in the sky. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and asked, "Qingwu, what time is it?"

It's almost noon.

She sat up, stretched, and said, "We should go back now."

As Liu Siyue got up to wash up, Qingwu stayed by her side and talked to her. "Master, last night, Prefect Cai ran away, but for some reason, his advisor didn't go with him."

"What else could it be? He's afraid of dying! Cai Mingqi can't even protect himself, how can he be protected? Staying in Dongping Prefecture at least gives him a chance to survive. He's so familiar with the government offices, there's bound to be a place for him."

"His good-for-nothing son, Cai Wensong, was killed by his own hands."

"He's a piece of trash. Keeping him around would only be a burden and make him lose face. Of course we won't keep him. People like him are the best at weighing the pros and cons."

Have you eaten breakfast?

"No, we'll wait for Master."

Qingwu already knew her secret, so she didn't hide it anymore. She stretched out her hand, holding two loaves of bread in her left hand and two bottles of milk in her right, "Here, have some. There's more if you're not full."

"Master, you know magic." Qingwu looked at her with starry eyes, and Liu Siyue chuckled without saying a word.

"Master, you have no idea how cool your swordplay was last night! I never taught you that move!"

Liu Siyue chuckled again, "You figured it out yourself? Do you really think it's cool?"

"Of course, I'll draw my sword like this from now on!"

"Haha, I've corrupted you, you're starting to talk like me more and more."

Don't you think I have the air of a female knight-errant?

"Of course you did, but you were a bit disheveled. If you practice more and improve your martial arts skills, you'll be even more dashing. When we get back, I'll check your acupoints and meridians to see where the problem is, so you can improve your martial arts skills faster and become a dashing hero."

Seeing that she had finished eating, Liu Siyue asked, "Do you want more?"

"I'm full, I can't eat anymore."

"Master, you haven't eaten yet."

"I don't have an appetite right now. I'll eat when I feel like it. You can't tell me anything about my situation, okay?"

"Master, don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

"Let's go, check out, and go home."

Liu Siyue went to the counter to check out.

Qingwu went to the livestock shed and drove the oxcart out. The two of them got on the oxcart and drove out of the city towards Lingshui County.

The two men in black thought they were doomed, but they didn't expect that the other party didn't want to kill them. The injured man in black gave himself a quick first aid and then carried his companion towards the gambling den.