Yu'er replied, "Brother Yi mentioned to me that he came to the desert this time to search for a Song Dynasty princess who got lost here more than ten years ago!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing Yu'er's words, Yu'er's mother's expression changed slightly, but Yu'er was busy recounting Li Ling's story and did not notice.
Yu'er continued, "But Brother Yi told me that he originally didn't want to come, and it was thanks to his grandfather and his wife..."
"What did you say? He actually has a wife!" Upon hearing this, Yu'er's mother suddenly exclaimed, her face turning very ugly.
"He's already married, so why do you still want to go back to the Central Plains with him! No way, I won't agree!"
"Oh dear!" Yu'er, who hadn't intended to tell her mother but had accidentally let it slip, was startled and quickly covered her mouth, then said, "Mother, don't worry..."
"How can I not be anxious? Now that he already has a family, how can you expect to have a good outcome if you go back with him without any status or identity?" Yu'er's mother's face was very unpleasant.
"Mother!" Yu'er quickly grabbed her mother's hand and comforted her, "I've thought about all of this, and Brother Yi has promised me that when we return to the Central Plains, he will take me to see his grandfather, and he will definitely marry me then."
"No, he's already married. What would you do if you married him? Become a concubine? Aren't you afraid his wife will bully you?" Yu'er's mother still glared at her and disagreed.
Yu'er shook her mother's hand and said coquettishly, "Mother, Brother Yi is a hero, a remarkable figure in the Central Plains. He is the young master of Mingjian Manor and currently holds the token of the martial arts alliance leader. There is a saying, 'Better to be a hero's concubine than a mediocre man's wife!'"
What good would it do me to stay in the desert my whole life? Do you want me to marry someone like Atu? Every day would be the same: herding horses, sheep, and selling furs. I've had enough of that kind of life; I don't want to stay in the desert any longer!
Finally, Yu'er said with a resolute expression, "I don't care, I must go back to the Central Plains with Brother Yi."
"You, hmph!"
"..."
At this point, the mother and daughter's conversation ended unhappily.
The next morning, Yu'er's mother came to find Li Ling alone and said to him coldly, "Young Master Yi, Yu'er told me about you and her yesterday. I heard her say that you already have a family in the Central Plains?"
Li Ling did not deny it, and nodded, saying, "That's right. I've been married for half a year now. If it weren't for an important matter, I wouldn't have come to the desert and met Yu'er. Now it seems that this can be considered fate."
“Young Master Yi, our Yu’er is usually very boisterous and doesn’t know any manners or etiquette. She’s a complete wild girl. I’ve heard that your family is a prestigious one in the Central Plains. She’s really not a good match for you, Young Master Yi, so…”
"Auntie, I understand what you mean!" Before Yu'er's mother could finish speaking, Li Ling waved his hand and smiled, "Auntie is worried that Yu'er will be wronged after returning to the Central Plains with me, or you think that I, Yi Jifeng, am a lecherous person. I only met you for the first time yesterday, so it is only natural for you to think that way."
All I can say is, please believe me, Auntie, I will not let Yu'er suffer any injustice. Besides, Yu'er doesn't like life in the desert. Even if you leave her there this time, do you think Yu'er will be happy?"
...
Several days later, perhaps she had come to a realization, or perhaps she couldn't resist Zhao Yu'er's insistence, Yu'er's mother finally agreed to let Yu'er return to the Central Plains with Li Ling.
Everything went smoothly on the way back. However, after entering the pass, Yu'er, who had never been to the Central Plains before, found many things new and wanted to buy everything she saw.
Before they even crossed the Yellow River, three large horse-drawn carts appeared behind them, carrying many seemingly useless trinkets that Yu'er had bought on a whim.
After that, Li Ling started teaching Yu'er martial arts every day, which distracted her a lot and reduced her interest in shopping.
Every woman has a shopping addiction; this has always been true throughout history!
...
The two headed towards the Famous Sword Manor, and even before they arrived, they sensed that more and more martial arts practitioners were gathering there.
After making inquiries, they finally received the news that Zhang Junbao had gone to the Famous Sword Manor to inquire about the cause of his father Zhang Tao's death!
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Chapter 198: Falling in Love with the Man Who Killed His Father
"Who exactly is this Zhang Junbao? He actually came to Mingjian Manor to question his father's death. Brother Yi, was Zhang Tao really killed by someone from Mingjian Manor?"
Upon hearing this news, Yu'er immediately asked Li Ling, who now considered her a member of the Famous Sword Manor.
Li Ling frowned, shook his head and said, "Zhang Tao is quite famous in the martial arts world. His Lion's Roar skill has reached its peak. Within the Famous Sword Manor, only my grandfather and I can defeat him."
Grandpa lives at the manor and hasn't left in the last few years. When Zhang Tao died, I was still at Xueyan's house. Zhang Tao's death couldn't possibly have anything to do with our Mingjian Manor!"
Zhao Yu'er asked with concern, "If that's the case, then why would they say that?"
Li Ling explained to her, "Our Mingjian Manor has always been known as the number one manor in the martial arts world. This reputation is earned by defeating countless famous masters."
Especially since I had single-handedly defeated many Shaolin masters before I arrived in the desert, it's no wonder that my success attracted attention and covetousness.
"Moreover, I have encountered many martial arts practitioners who have challenged me to a duel with the manor, but they were all turned away by the manor's guards."
At this point, Li Ling sneered, "However, the sudden emergence of such a rumor must mean that someone wants to use Zhang Junbao to deal with our Mingjian Manor, so as to fish in troubled waters and profit from the chaos. Yu'er, it seems we need to hurry on our way."
According to the original plot, just before Yi Jifeng returned from the desert, Qin Hui specially arranged for Zhang Qiqiao to spread rumors to lure Zhang Junbao into dealing with Mingjian Villa.
After the defeat, Zhang Qiqiao immediately sent men to besiege Mingjian Villa overnight. Together with the Four Demons of the Western Regions, they killed Yi Yun, who had lost his martial arts skills. Although things have changed now, and the Four Demons of the Western Regions have all died at Li Ling's hands, and Li Ling has also cured his grandfather Yi Yun's disability, it is still hard to guarantee that no accidents will happen.
This time, Li Ling deliberately returned to the Central Plains a little earlier than Yi Jifeng in the original storyline, and as a result, he heard the news that Zhang Junbao was planning to come to his door. At this moment, Zhang Qiqiao had not yet made a move, so it was clear that Li Ling's return was timely.
Li Ling rushed all the way and arrived at the outside of Mingjian Manor. He saw hundreds of martial arts practitioners surrounding the manor gate. Yi Yun, Xue Yan, and dozens of guards stood at the manor gate, confronting the group.
Facing the crowd of martial arts practitioners, Yi Yun spoke loudly with his powerful inner energy: "It's quite a lively day today, with so many fellow martial artists here. May I ask what brings you all from afar?"
From the crowd, Zhang Qiqiao stepped forward and said directly, "Today, Zhang Qiqiao, along with his nephew Zhang Junbao, wants to seek justice from Mingjian Manor!"
"Oh?" Seeing that the other party was hostile, Yi Yun frowned and asked while remaining vigilant, "What brings you here?"
As soon as Yi Yun finished speaking, the martial arts figures behind Zhang Qiqiao immediately started jeering: "Stop pretending to be a gorilla! Murderer! It was Zhang Tao, the great hero, who died at the hands of your Famous Sword Manor!"
"I never expected that your Famous Sword Manor, with such a resounding reputation, would turn out to be a hypocrite and a villain!"