Won Big Again

Li Wei took out a tissue and helped Liang Qiushi wipe the tea stains from the corner of her mouth and her clothes.

This joke instantly lightened the previously serious atmosphere.

"Aunt Liang, I was just joking... please don't mind," Li Wei's face felt a little hot, thinking that if she had known, she wouldn't have teased her.

Liang Qiushi's lips curved slightly, and she shook her head helplessly. After cleaning up the tea stains, she regained her usual composed demeanor, "It's fine..."

Seeing that she wasn't angry, Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief and her expression turned serious. "Aunt Liang, as I said before, as long as Li Cheng can be cured, I'll do whatever you ask!"

Liang Qiushi's eyes sparkled as she gazed at Li Wei, as if suppressing some emotion.

After a long while, she said apologetically, "Oh... good child... I'm sorry."

Li Wei felt a little guilty.

Damn, don't look at me with that apologetic gaze, I've already won big! Hiss, it's really embarrassing, this darn sense of shame of mine...

"Cough~" Li Wei coughed dryly and asked tentatively, "Aunt Liang, I have a few questions..."

Liang Qiushi naturally pinched the corner of her eye, her expression already calm. "Ask away."

"Does Jiang Xue have family? Also, she and your son were childhood sweethearts. If I impersonate her, will I be exposed?" Li Wei rubbed her fingers together, afraid of any accidents that might affect her going to the battlefield to level up.

Liang Qiushi's fingertips gently glided over the smooth surface of the cup. "I've already communicated with the powerful elders of the Jiang family. As for Jin Zhi and the younger generation of the Jiang family, you don't need to worry. Jiang Xue went abroad at sixteen, and it's been four years now. Time can blur many things."

"Moreover, I will arrange for you to go to Britain and live with Jiang Xue for a week. I'll get some of her signature items and you can learn her mannerisms and habits. Then, as the Eldest Miss Jiang, you can return to the country openly to get married."

Ah, this... how long has this been planned?

"Purely out of curiosity," Li Wei couldn't suppress her gossipy nature. "You said before that Miss Jiang was madly in love with your son... so, why doesn't she come herself?"

"Her love, hehe..." Liang Qiushi's voice suddenly turned crisp, and her demeanor chilled a few degrees. "Perhaps she loves herself more than Jin Zhi. It's just that she's been too good at pretending."

This sister is so clear-headed!

Li Wei marveled.

"Um..." Li Wei asked again, "If I replace her, will she cause trouble?"

Liang Qiushi smiled, "We'll keep an eye on her..."

"Why did she go abroad?" Li Wei was very curious.

"Four years ago, she poisoned her own sister, Jiang Yao, and almost caused a fatality. Coupled with the severe trouble she caused at home, she was sent abroad by the Jiang family, considered an exile," Liang Qiushi replied.

Ah, this... what a psycho...

Li Wei felt the burden on her shoulders grow heavier.

Seeing Liang Qiushi still staring at her, clearly waiting for more questions, she pondered for a moment and brought up Li Cheng.

"Can I see Li Cheng before going to the battlefield?"

Liang Qiushi twirled her fingers, as if contemplating, then nodded affirmatively. "Yes, after you marry into the Gu family, I will arrange for you to meet privately."

Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief and was about to ask about Li Cheng's condition.

Liang Qiushi had already explained in advance, "As for his illness, before everything is settled, I will arrange for a Master to help alleviate it, but it won't be completely cured... can you understand?"

Li Wei nodded, without any extra emotion.

It's a transaction, pay and you get, I understand, I understand.

Li Wei had been beaten down too many times in her past life and had long lost her innocence!

She knew that there was no love in the world without reason.

Given Liang Qiushi's status and position, her demeanor towards her was so gentle and polite, not sharp or coercive, which was quite commendable.

Thinking that she would be on the front lines for a long time and worried about Li Cheng being unattended, she couldn't help but make a request.

"Aunt Liang, after Li Cheng fully recovers, could I trouble you to take care of him for a while?"

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Li Wei had intended to ask her to help raise the child, and then bring Li Cheng over once she became powerful.

But Liang Qiushi clearly misunderstood...

She looked at Li Wei's innocent and clear eyes, suddenly clenched her fist to cover her mouth and nose, her eyes once again glistening with moisture, on the verge of tears, and remained silent for a long time.

"Auntie, you..." Li Wei was a little confused.

No way, no way, I'm going to the battlefield for your son! Although it's not your son, I have to go myself, but can't you even help take care of Li Cheng? Is it worth being so wronged?

"It's nothing..."

Liang Qiushi, using the movement of raising her hand, discreetly wiped the corners of her eyes:

"You don't need to worry. After Li Cheng recovers, I will arrange for him to enter the Liang family's disciple school. The Liang family will cultivate him according to the standards of a direct descendant young master until he graduates from the Martial Arts University."

"Ah, this—!" Li Wei was shocked and realized she had just misunderstood Liang Qiushi.

Everything is arranged so well, then why is she crying? But this sister's arrangements are beyond my expectations.

She had originally thought it was a win-win situation, but now it seemed like a triple win!

Of course, the one who won was still Li Wei.

"Also..." Liang Qiushi continued before Li Wei could fully process, "To solidify your identity, I've spoken with the head of the Jiang family. Before you go to the Western Frontier, she will give you the first three stances of the Jiang family's ultimate skill, the 'Nine Moon Reflection Swords,' and the physical cultivation portion of the 'Great Yin Jade Lotus Treasure Scroll.' Consider it... a small compensation."

Upon hearing this, Li Wei's lips almost stretched to her ears. If not for her beautiful face, her expression could have been a meme.

Although she didn't know the exact value of the 'Nine Moon Reflection Swords' and the 'Great Yin Jade Lotus Treasure Scroll,' she understood the preciousness of Mind Methods and Combat Methods.

Even the most basic, complete Combat Methods sold for over a million in the open market.

As for Mind Methods, their prices were unpredictable and depended on luck – a classic case of "available for purchase, but impossible to find."

Unless one joined the government or military, or achieved excellent grades to get into a reputable Martial Arts University.

It was incredibly difficult for independent Martial Artists to acquire both Mind Methods and Combat Methods.

Liang Qiushi was so thoughtful, even equipping her with skills.

[Generous! Thinking about it this way, it's practically a win-win-win-win!]

"The Jiang family is truly generous!" Li Wei gave a thumbs-up with her delicate and beautiful hand, her eyes sparkling with a smile, almost to the point of her teeth reflecting light.

"The head of the Jiang family is also a Master who was injured in combat..." Liang Qiushi said noncommittally. "By impersonating Jiang Xue to join the army under Jin Zhi, according to the 'Mobilization Decree,' you'll be representing two families simultaneously. Jiang Xue has a twin brother, Jiang Han. It would have been his turn to enlist in two years. With your arrival, he won't have to."

"Uh~"

[Indeed, there is no such thing as love without reason in this world...]

"Are there any other issues?" Liang Qiushi took a sip of tea, waiting.

Li Wei fidgeted, hesitating for a long time before finally asking, "After we get married, do I need to... sleep with him?"

"Cough..." Liang Qiushi coughed lightly, then helplessly covered her forehead. "...No, but you must share a bed. The Gu family will undoubtedly have spies from the Zhang family, so we cannot let them obtain any evidence of marital fraud. Whether in public or private, you must act as if you adore Jin Zhi. Can you do that?"

"As long as I don't have to sleep with him!" Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief, thinking of sharing a bunk with friends in her past life.

[If it's just acting, I can barely accept it. After all, I've taken so much advantage of them, I should at least handle this properly.]

"Also..." Liang Qiushi seemed hesitant to speak, taking a long time to finally get the words out: "The rest of the Gu family doesn't know about my plan. You... must keep it a secret!"

Li Wei: "..."

[Well, it turns out it's just the two of us putting on a show.]