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The Sixth Year of Shenchu The lonely boat in distress The carriage dashed out of the Xie residence, braving the wind and snow as it raced through the streets of Qixian on this early morning. The coachman relentlessly whipped the reins, causing the horse to run wildly with frothy saliva flying and its mane standing on … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu Escape from the Xie Mansion Leaving the Xie family and starting a new life is an exhilarating event for every newborn calf. A whole night, Alai tossed and turned, unable to sleep, imagining all sorts of things after dawn and the freedom that would come with completely breaking away from the … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu On Three Strategies Alai returned from the riverside, and on the way to the Xie Mansion, she saw a large group of commoners blocking the main road of Qixian, surrounding a carriage and angrily shouting as it struggled to move forward. She recalled that Sun Mingyi was about to be escorted … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu Separation Melody The small boat was just a step away from the riverbank, and the hull was at a certain height. The punter was about to step down to help her aboard when he saw Alai lightly leap onto the boat, holding her padded jacket and other belongings. She landed steadily … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu A Lonely Boat on a Cold River The next day, after Alai’s mother fell asleep, Alai tried to leave the mansion but was stopped by the gatekeepers, who said it was by order of Master Xie. Alai tried to explain, saying she needed to go out to pick up some pre-ordered … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu A major event is about to begin The coffin containing Fourth Aunt’s body was placed in the backyard. Normally, relatives and friends would come to pay their respects, but due to the ongoing crisis in Qixian, no one dared to venture out recklessly. Fourth Aunt’s family had been scattered and few … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu The tree that stands out in the forest “Take off your clothes, sister will apply the medicine for you.” Ah Xun mixed Su Fang, Angelica sinensis, Panax Notoginseng, Safflower, and other traditional Chinese medicines to make a medicinal paste. She spread it on a plaster, slightly heated it over an oil … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu Xie’s Ah Xun Alai and her mother, both covered in wounds, were pushed into the woodshed and locked inside, with four burly servants standing guard outside. Alai, worried about her mother, asked if she was hurt anywhere. “These minor injuries are nothing,” Xiaoshi dismissed her own wounds lightly, retying Alai’s hair. … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu Awaiting Orders “Why are you back alone? Where’s my mother?!” When Alai returned to the Xie residence, battered and breathless, the first thing that greeted her was the sharp, scolding voice of the Sixth Lady. “Fourth, Fourth Aunt hasn’t come back?” “I’m asking you, and you’re questioning me instead? My mother … Read more

The Sixth Year of Shenchu Urgent Matters Sun Mingyi was deeply irritated by the commotion outside the county office, where people were demanding the expulsion of refugees. He slammed his bowl on the table and snorted, “That brat from the Xie family, does he even know his own limits? He makes a mess and expects me … Read more