novelTele Chapter 1401 Though living in the martial world, my mother dislikes fighting and killing.
Chapter 1401 Though living in the martial world, my mother dislikes fighting and killing.
Yi Xiaolan felt a slight sense of relief, but still walked over and politely asked, "What are you doing here in the middle of the night, Master Shen?"
“We have become more estranged than before,” Shen Linsu’s voice was somewhat forlorn. “I’m sorry, it may be my fault that you have come to this point. Because of my anxiety day and night, I have trouble sleeping at night. I have been like this at night ever since your divorce.”
“It’s not your fault,” Yi Xiaolan said. “It’s just that my fate with Xu Shan has come to an end. Master Shen should understand that fate is a mysterious thing. Many things can’t be done as you wish, and no one can control them.”
"Yes, fate is something we both love and hate."
That night, Yi Xiaolan and Shen Linsu talked for a long time. There was nothing ambiguous about it; it was all about their reflections on life.
After some time, Yi Xiaolan's dowry was inventoried and brought over. Yi Xiaolan planned to return to her parents' home, and Xu Shan saw her off.
Azhen went along with them, after all, she was worried about Xu Shan.
But to outsiders, even though she chose Xu Shan, she still couldn't bear to part with her biological mother, Yi Xiaolan.
Azhen didn't explain; it was fine for outsiders to think that way, as it saved them some trouble.
Chu Yanzhi naturally followed along, his eyes still a little red, clearly more reluctant than anyone else to let Yi Xiaolan leave, after all, this teacher's wife had really been good to him.
A-Zhu saw this and inwardly sneered.
If Yi Xiaolan had treated her clients as well as she treated Chu Yanzhi, she wouldn't feel so heartbroken.
On the way, Chu Yanzhi, feeling dejected, finally couldn't help but ask Xu Shan, "Master, why do you have to divorce your wife? She's such a good person, can't you not divorce her?"
Upon hearing this, Azhen remained indifferent, showing no intention of comforting the child. Let this cheapskate father handle such troubles.
Children really don't understand adults' troubles. From Chu Yanzhi's perspective, he only knows that Yi Xiaolan, his master's wife, is a very good person and treats him well. He can't understand why he has to be separated from his master.
However, from Xu Shan's perspective, his wife had changed her mind and kept finding fault. If they couldn't continue living together, he, being a straightforward person, would naturally have no choice but to separate.
He could tolerate Yi Xiaolan's temper, just like he had for the previous ten years, but now that she had changed her mind, he could no longer tolerate it.
Xu Shan was indeed at a loss for words, and tried to explain himself in many ways to temporarily appease Chu Yanzhi.
Upon learning that he could still visit Yi Xiaolan, Chu Yanzhi calmed down.
Then, his gaze fell on Azhen.
He noticed that Azhen's expression was indifferent, her eyes were not red, and she did not make a fuss about not separating from her master's wife, so he showed a puzzled expression.
Why doesn't the junior sister feel any reluctance to part with her master's wife?
Azhen ignored him, tilted her head, leaned against Xu Shan, and closed her eyes.
It's normal for Yi Xiaolan to favor one child over the other, but it's a hardship for her cheap father; there will probably be more trouble in the future.
There's nothing that can be done about it; that's just how Chu Yanzhi is.
Along the way, some mishaps occurred, but as soon as Xu Shan showed up, the bandits who wanted to rob him ran away in a sorry state, not daring to provoke him at all.
The bandits knew that Xu Shan was personally escorting Yi Xiaolan back to her parents' home, so they dared not make any further moves, and the second half of the journey went relatively smoothly.
They finally arrived at the Yi family's residence, where the family had already received the news.
The matter was already settled, and even if they didn't want to see this outcome, they had no choice but to accept it. It was clear that Yi's father was very dissatisfied with Yi Xiaolan's decision.
Xu Shan didn't go in. Azhen stood beside him, showing no reluctance whatsoever, completely without pretense.
Chu Yanzhi, on the other hand, held onto Yi Xiaolan, looking like he didn't really want to leave.
Seeing this, Azhen had an idea: "Father, Senior Brother seems really reluctant to part with Mother. Why don't we let him stay here for a while?"
It's good to get rid of this nuisance; it'll prevent it from doing anything unpleasant and making people dislike it.
When Yi Xiaolan goes to Peach Blossom Manor, Shen Linsu's martial arts skills are no weaker than Xu Shan's, and he also has a reputation. Yi Xiaolan will no longer have to worry about not being able to teach Chu Yanzhi.
Wouldn't it be perfect if the whole family were together in this way?
As for Yi Xiaolan not going to Peach Blossom Manor? How could that be? Shen Linsu would not give up on her. After all, Yi Xiaolan is indeed somewhat special to him, and now that he has the opportunity, he naturally will not miss it.
When Chu Yanzhi heard Azhen's words, his eyes lit up, and it was clear that he really wanted to stay.
His eyes were fixed on Xu Shan, filled with pleading.
Azhen quickly grabbed Xu Shan's arm and shook it: "Dad, see, Senior Brother really doesn't want to leave Mother. They have a good relationship, so let them stay together a little longer. After they've calmed down, we'll have the Yi family send Senior Brother back."
"Master, I want to spend more time with Master's wife." Chu Yanzhi said, mustering his courage. He looked particularly nervous, glancing at Xu Shan and then at Yi Xiaolan with some unease. "If Master's wife finds it troublesome, then forget it."
"No trouble at all, how could it be troublesome?" Yi Xiaolan was in a good mood. She had always liked this obedient disciple. Her daughter's abandonment of her was frustrating, but not everyone would abandon her.
“If this kid is willing to stay with Xiaolan, let him stay for a while,” said Yi’s father. “No matter what, even if you two are separated, there are still many connections between you. You’re not enemies, and you’ll still have contact in the future.”
In this martial arts world, there are probably few people who wouldn't want to maintain a friendly relationship with Xu Shan. His martial arts skills and reputation might come in handy someday.
"Okay, then I'll have to trouble you during this time." Xu Shan finally relented.
Seeing that the Yi family and Chu Yanzhi were all very happy, Xu Shan felt relieved.
He refused the Yi family's offer to stay and left with Azhen.
This time, they traveled light and were much faster, but they weren't going to the Yan family's house.
On the day he saw Yi Xiaolan off, Xu Shan also bid farewell to Yan Rugo.
Now that the Heavenly Blade is no longer in his hands and the mysterious organization has no interest in him, there is no need for him to stay in the Yan family. Even if Yan Rugo doesn't care, he himself is not so comfortable.
The father and daughter were sitting in a horse-drawn carriage, traveling at a moderate speed.
Xin Shun didn't go with them; instead, he returned to the Xu family home to look after the house. Xu Shan had saved his life, so he was completely loyal to Xu Shan, and the client's memories also confirmed this.
After Xu Shan's death, the client, who was determined to avenge Xu Shan, became Xin Shun's only loyal servant, and did everything according to her orders.
“No one should be following us anymore,” Xu Shan whispered to Azhen.
Azhen naturally knew this, but since they were going to look for something left behind by the Xu family's ancestors, Xu Shan was very wary and led her around in circles, as if he were taking his daughter on a journey through the world to relax.
People in the martial arts world weren't surprised at all; everyone knew he had just divorced and was probably not in a good mood.
"There's a small town ahead. Let's rest for the night and get some rest. We'll set off for our destination first thing tomorrow morning," Xu Shan said. (End of Chapter)