Soul travels through the world of immortality

When Li Mingshu got up in the morning, she saw the hot breakfast on the table. She felt warm in her heart. After washing, she sat down at the table and started eating.

Mother Li stood aside and looked at her, and said distressedly: "Daughter, mother knows that you like to eat meat. It seems that you are living in poverty in the mountains. You see that you have become as thin as a monkey recently, and mother feels really uncomfortable. You are still too much. Eat something.”

"Mom, don't worry, I understand. I promise to hunt game in the mountains and make meat buns to eat. That's okay." Li Mingshuo said with a playful smile. Although she only drank clear porridge every day on the mountain, she refused to give up the hardship. Just, she always likes to add some meat dishes, but she hasn't lost much weight. Her mother just feels sorry for her that she doesn't have enough food and clothing, and doesn't know how to take care of herself.

“Okay, that’s how you behave.

Li Mingshu suddenly thought of something and asked: "Mom, do you know the owner of the rice shop at the east end of the village? I think it's quite lively there, and his family even gives out porridge. I remember that the owner of that rice shop is surnamed Chen. ,Have you ever been to our tea shop before?

Mother Li shook her head and said: "I haven't seen Boss Chen walking on the street for a long time. I just heard someone said that his young lady is pregnant and getting married. I guess the Chen daughter mentioned outside should be his daughter. If so, I have no shame in seeing a child who ruins the family tradition like this."

"I wouldn't know it if you didn't tell me. It turns out that's the case. No wonder his family wants to give out porridge to restore their image in the countryside. But this girl from the Chen family is considered lucky. She can actually marry someone with a ball. It's not easy."

Mother Li said with envy, "Daughter, in two years' time your father and I will discuss marriage for you. You can't take risks anymore and make your parents worry."

She lowered her head and remained silent. Father Li entered the room carrying a tray, placed the tray on the table, and took two bags from the back room.

"Your mother cooked porridge and steamed buns, and then went back to the mountain to avoid worrying about your master. We don't see each other very often this year. You can take these back and give them to the brothers on the mountain to taste."

Li Mingchao agreed obediently. She also wanted to leave here quickly and stay away from right and wrong.

After breakfast, she packed up and went to the street to buy rice with her mother-in-law.

I met the three Meng brothers from next door who were studying together. Although his family had once had a successful examination, the imperial examination system in China was relatively strict. Before the age of three, students had to be taught in village schools. They could not take part in the provincial examination until they were seven or eight years old. You can take the imperial examination only after you have passed the imperial examination. If you fail to pass the imperial examination, you need to renew your studies for another four years and finally succeed.

Officials in China are very particular about their qualifications. Without sufficient qualifications and achievements, even if you are a civil servant, you cannot hold a position of real power, not even a county magistrate.

It is very difficult for ordinary people to take the exam for Juren. It is basically a dream. Unless they are as weird as the three brothers of the Meng Shijie family and have money as support, they will not be able to pass the exam. Therefore, there are not many Juren in China.

Li Mingshuo and his wife chatted with them and inquired about interesting things in the village. They also talked and laughed along the way. For the sake of the business of their own teahouse and the safety of their families, it is better to build good relations with their neighbors, especially for a family like this with a bright future.

Mother Li was very thoughtful and quickly guessed Li Mingshu's intentions. Although she hated people who cling to powerful people, her neighbors, especially these little brothers, were indeed the ones she watched growing up. She liked them very much, and even At one point she even thought about getting married to the Meng family and letting Sisi marry one of their three brothers.

"Auntie, you said that the two villains yesterday actually bullied Sister Sisi. No one dared to take care of this matter. If our three brothers had been present at that time, we would not have let them go easily. We would never Let them bully my sister. If they go to the tea shop to cause trouble again, please tell us that we will never let it go in the government office. I want to go to the government office to explain the evil deeds of these two people, but I can't Let them have another opportunity."

"His father has already reported this matter to the government office. I know that you have always been on good terms with the government. Otherwise, you, the future No. 1 scholar, would have to worry about telling the officials that you opened a good tea shop and let them make such a fuss. , business is not good." Mother Li said with a smile.

Meng Shijie sighed secretly in his heart. He didn't have the qualifications to take the No. 1 exam at all, but maybe it was good for Li's mother to think so, at least it would satisfy his own face. Not only did he have to take care of the studies of his two younger brothers, he also worked hard to build a good relationship with his master, paving the way for him to take the imperial examination and become an official in the future.

The Meng brothers all nodded in agreement.

She already had a plan in her mind to help her parents more while she was still in the village. As for the martial arts competition, with such a disgusting thing going on, she had no intention of going there.

It makes her parents happy, and she can go back to the mountain to practice martial arts with peace of mind. Daughters' families in this world are also in a more difficult situation. They can't live their whole lives by embroidering and painting in the boudoir every day, reciting poems and poems, or learning music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Regarding the future, she feels that getting married and having children is too boring and boring. She wants to make some changes, such as practicing martial arts, becoming a heroine...

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile. Meng Shijie, who hadn't gone far, turned around and saw her big smile. He was fascinated by it and couldn't help but have a different kind of affection for the girl next door.

"Mom, I'm going to the market today. Please help me pack my luggage. My senior brothers and sisters asked me to carry their things for them."

"Okay, crazy girl, don't be too late."

"I'll be back soon."

After she walked away, Meng Shijie's eyes still stayed on Li Mingshu's back. He thought to himself: "What a beautiful and lively little girl. It would be a lucky thing to marry her. I hope I can have this honor." .”

"Brother, why are you dazed? Come on, do you still want to go to school today? You have to finish school before going to the government office?" Meng Shiwen reminded.

Meng Shijie patted his head and came to his senses, and hurriedly ran towards the school, shouting, "Third brother, slow down, don't hit the carriage.

Su Mingjin was practicing boxing. Meng Shijie opened the door and walked in. He watched him practice boxing. He stared at his classmate with bright eyes and was filled with emotions. This classmate of his is the son of the Fuya Grand Master. He agreed today. I must tell him about the matter and ask him to take me to the Yamen to find his father. This will definitely happen.

Speaking of which, except for the eldest son who died young, our great-grandfather had only one of his three remaining children. Unfortunately, the eldest son fell ill and died after birth. He gave birth to two more daughters one after another, and finally he was looking forward to having this old son. He is so precious. Like a treasure, I cherish it very much. Su Mingjin had already befriended him in school, and now that he had this backer, he believed that he could seek justice for the tea shop and stop the two troublemakers!

Su Mingjin was covered in sweat from practicing. He wiped it off and saw Meng Shijie looking at him blankly. He frowned and asked, "What's wrong with you? If you have something to say, just say it. Don't hesitate."

"Brother, I... I seem to like the girl from the Li family next door."

"What, brother, isn't this a good thing? If you are close to the water, wouldn't it be a matter of course for a matchmaker to come to your door in the future? Is there something hidden?"

Meng Shijie was thinking about how to tell him as he walked, but just as he was about to say it all, he was shouted out by his instructor. But in the end, he thought about it and told Su Mingjin everything about the tea shop.

"Are you the little girl from the Li family in the tea shop?" A man dressed in brocade clothes stood in front of her, pointing at her nose with a folding fan, and said arrogantly.

"This young master, who are you? Why haven't I seen you before?" Li Mingshu deliberately pretended to be stupid.

"Hmph! I've never seen such an idiot in the market. This young master is Mr. Zhang from the capital, the young master of the Zhang family firm."

The Zhang Family Company is a behemoth, controlling millions of merchants throughout China. The stores under its name are spread across various provinces, and it even has branches. It is quite prestigious in the world.

Today, in front of the most prosperous restaurant in the village, he saw such a charming little girl. He thought that he was a romantic lady, thinking that even a little girl should be cherished by a good person, right? He didn't He stepped forward implicitly.

Li Mingshuo really didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The young master of the Zhang family actually went to a remote countryside to look for trouble.

"Oh, Master Zhang, do you have any advice?"

"I don't have much advice. Our Zhang family has opened a business here. If you follow me, I will definitely let you enjoy all the glory."

Li Mingchao's eyes rolled around, and the corner of his mouth curled up into a sneer, "I don't want to, please go away quickly, otherwise don't blame me for being rude."

"Hey, you, a weak woman, can you do anything to me? I just admire the young lady, why don't you tell me your name and wait for me to go to your house to propose marriage?" Mr. Zhang said arrogantly. He has always looked down on the villagers. I think they are uneducated, vulgar and rude, and she is lucky to be attracted to them.

"Ah! You surnamed Zhang, don't say dirty words." Li Mingshu spit. Even though I have reached the age to start talking about marriage, I can't help but feel sick just thinking about being proposed by such a playboy.

"Little girl, my family has a big business, and I will inherit the big business in the future. If you really follow me, let alone gold and silver, even if you want the moon in the sky, I won't be able to get it for you."

"Is this your virtue?"

"Isn't this young master not chic enough?"

Li Mingchao shook her head, not to mention that she had no plans to get married now, but even if she did, she would marry a suave young man like Fan Bingqing. If someone like this casually picks up women on the street, he will not be allowed to wear many cuckolds in the future.

This was an era when men were superior to women and bigamy was not illegal. It was normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. A man like this who had money in his family but did not have three or five women was not considered rich and powerful at all.

Li Mingshuo didn't want to get entangled with him now. If he could let her go safely, she wouldn't go shopping elsewhere and just go home safely.

However, it was difficult for him to let Li Mingshu return home safely.

"Little girl, do you think our marriage is destined to happen today? If you are willing to accept it, I will immediately come to your house to propose marriage."

"I'm going back to the mountain right away today. Can I make a decision after I return to the mountain to pay tribute to the famous master?"

"No, since I opened my mouth today, the marriage must be finalized. Why don't I come with you and marry you into the family as soon as possible."

"You want to come back to the mountain with me? Mr. Zhang, I don't like to settle so quickly, not to mention that I haven't even grown up yet. It's better to think about it in the long run."

"My fair lady, you are a gentleman. A real man marries his wife justly. Why not report it to the master as you please? Besides, we are about to become a family. Let me tell you secretly, I have fallen in love with the girl in this village. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen." A beautiful woman, even better than..."

"What? Tell me clearly?"

"The girl is alluring and charming. She is more beautiful than those noble and elegant official ladies."

"real or fake?"

"Why did I lie to you? In short, if you agree to the marriage today, no matter what, I will propose marriage to the girl's family."

Mr. Zhang said seriously, and the servants who followed him all nodded in agreement with his master's flattery.

Li Mingshuo is extremely talented and is one of the best martial arts talents in the world. Her martial arts skills are among the best among many disciples of her generation. At a young age, she has mastered the master's moves and is very good at fighting enemies.

"Mr. Zhang, don't talk nonsense. Our rivers don't offend wells. If you continue to talk nonsense, don't blame me for not being kind enough to let you leave."

Li Mingyu saw him in front of the restaurant. If she started fighting with him, the neighbors would definitely make irresponsible remarks.

"Haha! Little girl, do you think I'm afraid of you?

"Master Zhang, please don't forget that this is the territory of our village. I know the background of your Zhang family, that's why I won't fight with you. Please don't drink the wine as a penalty."

"Haha, this is the first time I heard someone threaten me in this tone. Girl, are you crazy?"

Mr. Zhang saw the anger flashing across Li Mingju's face and knew that she was not trying to scare him.

"Girl, you really don't want to achieve good things with me. Do you know that I have a profound background and am not comparable to ordinary rich people?" Mr. Zhang asked tentatively.

"Hmph, it's ridiculous that you dare to show off your identity as the son of the Zhang family in front of my aunt."

After hearing this, Mr. Zhang's face turned extremely dark. He winked at the young man angrily: "Why are you guys still standing? Why don't you invite this young lady to our courtyard and send her to my room?" I must let her taste my power tonight and make her obey."

"You... look at the sword..." Li Mingshu couldn't bear it any longer. He pulled out the soft sword in his clothes and was about to slash at Young Master Zhang.

Mr. Zhang also waved his hand angrily, "Come here, catch this unruly and willful wild girl and take her back to me so that I can be happy."

Several boys rushed forward to capture Li Mingshu.

The Meng brothers and Su Mingjin, who were about to go to the Yamen to find their grandfather, heard the noise outside the carriage and immediately ran out to see. It turned out that someone was teasing the girl they liked.

These bastards dared to bully his sister in their own land.

Meng Shijie shouted angrily: "Where did you come from? How dare you insult my sister? If you don't want to live, get out of here!"

Mr. Zhang looked up and saw the handsome young man who suddenly emerged from the carriage. He was secretly surprised. He did not expect that such a handsome young man would come out of this poor rural village.