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Chen Li knew that after he and Shen Qingyue followed Scumbag Dad back to Wuding Marquisate, his mother must be worried sick! At this moment, having tamed Zhou Fu, he naturally needed to quickly inform his mother.
In the Shen Family Mansion, within the inner courtyard, the once lively yard was now shrouded in an unshakeable gloom. Shen Wanzhou looked like a wilted eggplant, utterly haggard. Sitting in front of the vanity, she gazed at her reflection in the mirror—a pale-faced woman with deep-set eyes—her heart filled with bitterness.
Her husband, Chen Yuantu, the man who once swore eternal love to her, had cruelly taken their children away from her. "Li, Yue'er, where are you? Mother misses you," Shen Wanzhou murmured, tears blurring her vision once again. She had not closed her eyes for three days and nights, had not eaten or drunk anything, and was in a state of utter exhaustion.
"Shen Wanzhou, please eat something. If this continues, your health will deteriorate," Yeh Jing-Shu pleaded beside her, watching her sister-in-law with concern.
Shen Wanzhou shook her head, forcing back her sorrow as she hoarsely replied, "I can't eat. I don't know where Li and Yue'er are. They must be scared and helpless."
Yeh Jing-Shu wanted to persuade her further but was stopped by Shen Wanzhou's wave of her hand. "Sister-in-law, please let me be alone for a while."
With no choice left, Yeh Jing-Shu sighed and quietly stepped out. Just then, as Shen Wanzhou sank deeper into despair, a sneaky figure quietly slipped into the courtyard.
"Madam, Madam!" It was Zhou Fu, who lowered his voice and called out furtively.
Hearing the voice, Shen Wanzhou suddenly looked up and upon seeing Zhou Fu, a glimmer of hope ignited in her eyes. "Zhou Fu? Why are you here at my Shen Family?" she asked warily and with disdain.
Zhou Fu noticed Shen Wanzhou's haggard appearance and felt a pang of sympathy. However, recalling Chen Li's instructions earlier, he steeled himself and said, "Madam, it is Young Master and Young Miss who sent me."
Upon hearing this, hope flared within Shen Wanzhou once more. Her eyes brightened as she looked at Zhou Fu with excitement.
"Have you seen Li and Shen Qingyue?"
Zhou Fu nodded and quickly pulled out a sound transmission talisman from his pocket, handing it to Shen Wanzhou.
"Madam, this is what the young master asked me to give you."
At his words, Shen Wanzhou abruptly lifted her head, snatching the talisman with urgency. "Did Li and Shen Qingyue say anything else?"
Zhou Fu looked at the eager expression in Shen Wanzhou's eyes and pointed to the talisman. "Madam, you'll know once you listen."
Shen Wanzhou trembled as she took the talisman, pressing it against her forehead. A youthful voice echoed in her ear.
"Mother, my sister and I are fine. You don't need to worry about us; take care of yourself. We'll be back soon."
This brief message felt like a warm sun in winter, melting the ice in Shen Wanzhou's heart and reigniting her hope.
Li, my Li...
Tears streamed down Shen Wanzhou's face once more, but this time they were tears of joy. She clutched the talisman tightly, as if holding onto the most precious thing in her life.
"Thank you, Zhou Fu. Thank you for telling me this."
Shen Wanzhou looked at Zhou Fu with gratitude, her heart filled with warmth.
Zhou Fu waved his hand dismissively. "Madam, there's no need to be polite. It's what I should do."
Shen Wanzhou took a deep breath, striving to calm her excited heart. She knew this was not the time for sorrow; she had to pull herself together to wait for her children’s return.
She stood up and opened a hidden compartment beneath her vanity, retrieving an exquisite storage pouch and handing it to Zhou Fu.
"Zhou Fu, this contains some Silver Coins and elixirs. Take it and be sure to deliver it personally to Li and Shen Qingyue."
Zhou Fu accepted the pouch, feeling its weight in his hands. A sweep of his consciousness revealed its contents, stirring a tempest within him.
Goodness, what’s inside is enough for him to live comfortably for a long time!
In that moment, he began to struggle internally. On one side was the tempting fortune within reach; on the other was Chen Li's unpredictable methods. He couldn't help but recall Chen Li's cold gaze from before—a gaze that constantly reminded him of the terrifying consequences if he dared to keep this wealth for himself.
"Rest assured, Madam! Even if I have to risk my life, I will deliver these items to the young master and Young Miss!" Zhou Fu gritted his teeth as if making a significant resolution, tightly tucking the storage pouch into his clothes before hastily departing.
On the other side, Chen Li and Shen Qingyue were settled in a secluded courtyard.
"How is Mother doing now? Is she still sad?" Shen Qingyue sat on a stone bench, her small feet swinging restlessly, her clear eyes filled with worry.
Chen Li patted her head and comforted her, "Don't worry, Mother is so strong; she'll be fine. Besides, didn't I ask Zhou Fu to send a message to her? Once she knows we're safe, she won't worry anymore."
"But I still want to go back and be with Mother soon," Shen Qingyue's voice trembled slightly.
"Be good and wait a little longer. Once I finish my business, we will go back to see Mother, okay?" Chen Li gently coaxed, but inwardly he sneered.
They wanted to live peacefully, but their Scumbag Dad had other plans!
If they wanted to live a stable life with their mother, they needed to gain enough strength first.
At that moment, Zhou Fu rushed over, panting. Upon seeing Chen Li, he quickly knelt down and presented a storage bag with both hands, respectfully saying, "Young Master, I've completed the task you entrusted me with. This is what Madam asked me to give you."
Chen Li took the storage bag and scanned it with his consciousness, a playful smirk appearing at the corner of his mouth.
It seemed that Zhou Fu was quite perceptive and hadn't disappointed him.
"Get up. You did well," Chen Li said lightly.
Hearing this, Zhou Fu felt as if he had been granted a reprieve and hurriedly got up. Cautiously, he asked, "Young Master, what do you think about my previous promise?"
"Rest assured, the day I escape will be your day of freedom," Chen Li interrupted him, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
Zhou Fu's heart leaped with joy upon hearing this. He quickly knelt down again and bowed his head in gratitude. "Thank you, Young Master! Thank you! I will serve you and Young Miss diligently from now on!"
Seeing Zhou Fu's obsequious demeanor, Chen Li nodded slightly.
In this world, some people only needed an exchange of benefits to manage their relationships easily.
Just like Zhou Fu; during their long stay in Wuding Marquisate, they would need Zhou Fu's help in secret.
If one day he gained enough strength to leave Wuding Marquisate, granting Zhou Fu his freedom wouldn't be out of the question.
With the elixirs and resources they had obtained, the siblings found it even easier to cultivate.
Unknowingly, two days had passed.
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, who had been immersed in their cultivation state, suddenly opened their eyes at the same time and looked toward the large gate outside the Beast Cage. Their heartbeats slowed down significantly.
Someone was coming!
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