20demayo Chapter 5: If we fight him again, we'll give him a good beating.
Chapter 5: If we fight him again, we'll give him a good beating.
Cong Shuang, unaware of what had happened, simply went outside the pavilion, broke off a bamboo branch, and returned to give it to her.
Jiang Mian tapped the pillars of the pavilion with a bamboo stick and said leisurely, "This thing is much more effective at hitting people than a rattan cane."
As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes turned cold, her hand tightened, and she raised her hand and slapped down hard without hesitation.
The bamboo branch sliced through the air with a sharp, piercing sound.
A crisp sound exploded on the back of my hand, and soon a bright red bloodstain appeared.
Xiao Hengzhi's hand trembled slightly, and blood quickly seeped out from the bloodstain.
But Jiang Wan still didn't stop.
She suddenly raised the bamboo stick in her hand and lashed it down hard once more.
This time, they were aiming for his shoulder.
The force was greater, and the movements were faster.
"Snapped!"
Xiao Hengzhi's body swayed slightly, and the clothes on his shoulders were instantly torn, leaving a scarlet mark seeping from his skin.
Cong Shuang covered her mouth in horror, wondering why her young mistress seemed like a completely different person.
Jiang Wan didn't stop. Panting, she beat him repeatedly until his skin was torn and bleeding, as if she wanted to vent all her resentment on him.
After a long time, the bamboo branches had begun to crack, and Jiang Mian's forehead was covered in a fine layer of sweat. She only stopped when she saw that Xiao Hengzhi was covered in blood.
"Have you had enough?" he asked calmly.
Jiang Mian felt a tingling sensation in her back, and the anger that had just subsided suddenly surged up again.
Those humiliating days and nights flashed through her mind. Every time he tormented her to the extreme, she would ask Xiao Hengzhi, "Are you satisfied now? Is that enough? Can you let me go now?"
But the answer is always the same—"Continue."
......
This time, it was her turn to continue.
Jiang Mian casually tossed the split bamboo branch aside, staring at him with eyes as sharp as knives, pointed to the pool beside her, and said in a voice as cold as ice: "Jump in."
Xiao Hengzhi supported himself on his knees, slowly stood up and walked to the edge of the pool, staggering and almost falling.
Jiang Mian coldly watched as his back and shoulders were covered in bloodstains, with some areas of skin torn open and blood slowly seeping from the wounds, dripping down his clothes.
She clenched her fists tightly, meeting his gaze.
Just when she thought Xiao Hengzhi would beg for mercy, she only heard a thud.
Water droplets splashed onto Jiang Mian's face, and she subconsciously took a step back, her eyes filled with undisguised astonishment.
She hadn't expected Xiao Hengzhi to be so compliant with her words at this moment.
soon.
A crimson stain spread across the pond, and koi, drawn by the smell of blood, gently pecked at his exposed wounds.
The pain was amplified by the cold water, and the wounds between the skin and flesh felt as if countless needles were piercing them simultaneously.
Xiao Hengzhi weakly called out, "Second Miss..."
He looked at her with a seemingly pitiful expression, trying to soften her heart.
But through the crimson water, he couldn't see the slightest bit of reluctance in those eyes.
It seems Jiang Wan truly hates him...
It doesn't matter, he has plenty of time in his life to let her torment him.
As long as she doesn't kill him, the marriage will remain valid, and no matter how much she hates him, he has no intention of letting go.
Jiang Mian stood by the pool, naturally unaware of what he was thinking.
Her gaze fell coldly on the water, but her mind kept replaying the image of Yu'er. He was so young, and had only just learned to call her "Mother," yet Xiao Hengzhi used him as leverage to seize control of the imperial seal.
She died without ever knowing where he had hidden Yu'er...
Those dark days and nights, those torments and humiliations, the pain Xiao Hengzhi brought her is absolutely unforgivable!
Thinking of this, Jiang Mian was so angry that her teeth itched. She picked up a handful of fish food and threw it into the water.
Upon smelling the scent, the koi quickly began to thrash about in the water, the red and white fish swirling like a wild eddy, instantly creating chaos on the surface.
The fish fin scraped against the wound, and Xiao Hengzhi's body trembled slightly, as if he could no longer bear it.
Jiang Mian sneered and was about to throw the fish food can at him when she heard a familiar shout coming from the front yard.
"Second sister!"
"Second sister, where are you?"
She recognized the voice.
Cong Shuang said excitedly, "Miss, it must be Prince Li who has arrived!"
Xiao Hengzhi's face darkened, and his eyes suddenly dimmed.
Li Zhijing, he remembered this person, the heir of the Marquis of Pingnan's mansion, Jiang Mian's childhood sweetheart.
In his previous life, after he became regent, Li Zhijing repeatedly tried to enter the palace to abduct Jiang Mian, but was eventually imprisoned in the dungeon by him. There, he cursed Xiao Hengzhi every day, wishing him a terrible death.
As it turned out, Li Zhijing's prediction came true; he did indeed die that winter.
Xiao Hengzhi snapped out of his daze and looked up to see Jiang Wan already walking towards the front yard.
After hitting him, he went to see other men?
He gritted his teeth, grabbed a koi fish, and threw it forward.
Sooner or later, he will make all the men around her disappear.
......
Front gate.
Li Zhijing instructed his servants to carry two large boxes. He always brought some rare and interesting items with him, which is why the servants in the mansion loved to see him.
If it were the Jiang Mian of the past, she would have happily gone to welcome him. After all, the two had grown up together, and everyone knew how good Li Zhijing was to her. If nothing unexpected happened, he would definitely have welcomed her into his family.
But then, an unexpected event occurred that forced him to marry someone else.
Judging by the timeline, he should have been married for about six months by now.
Why make such a big fuss about coming to her house? Is it because they want everyone to know or something?
"Hey......"
Jiang Wan sighed. She blamed herself for not being mindful of his marriage and for not avoiding suspicion, which led to gossip. The Pingnan Marquis's mansion was concerned about its reputation and forbade the two of them from seeing each other again. Later, when she fell on hard times, she didn't dare to go to him.
"Second sister."
Seeing her standing there in a daze, Li Zhijing strode up to her, a smile playing on his lips.
Jiang Wan teased him, "What's wrong? Why are you laughing so happily?"
"I just saw Uncle Jiang at the Xie Marquis's residence and heard about your annulment of the engagement, so I rushed over to ask you if it's really over?"
Jiang Wan nodded and replied, "Yes, I'm breaking off the engagement. What's there to be happy about?"
Li Zhijing clicked his tongue lightly: "If you were to marry into the Xie family, I wouldn't be able to see you whenever I wanted. Now that the engagement is called off, I can come to see you whenever I want. Do you think I wouldn't be happy?"
"Then why are you coming to see me? Aren't you afraid your wife will be unhappy?"
Li Zhijing's lips curled into a smile: "Why did you bring her up out of the blue?"
Jiang Wan teased, "What? You've been married for half a year, and you're still sulking?"
"You knew perfectly well that she wasn't the one I wanted to marry. Our marriage was a result of a treacherous scheme..."
"Stop, stop, stop!" Jiang Wan raised her hand to interrupt him. "Li Zhijing, you are a legitimate son of the Marquis of Pingnan, how can you speak so recklessly? Besides, now that you are a husband, you shouldn't see other women. Don't come to see me anymore."
Li Zhijing was puzzled: "Why are you being so distant today, Second Sister? Did I upset you?"
He had barely finished speaking when, before Jiang Mian could say anything more, a commotion arose outside the door.
Then, Jiang Xun, Aunt Wan, and Jiang Li were all beaming with joy.
It's obvious that the marriage negotiations went smoothly today.
Jiang Xun strode closer, laughing heartily: "Wan'er, the Marquis Xie and his wife are truly understanding. Not only were they not displeased, but they also said that since you have someone you like, they will not force you."
Jiang Mian thought to herself: After all, her son is an idiot, what right does he have to be picky?
Then Aunt Wan said, "Moreover, Li'er's birth chart is a perfect match for her second young master! It seems that Li'er is truly destined to be a noble lady."
Jiang Wan raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Then I really have to congratulate you, eldest sister."
Jiang Li raised her chin, looking very proud: "I also thank you. When you marry Xiao Hengzhi, I will definitely give you a big gift."
Upon hearing this, Li Zhijing's eyes widened in surprise: "What? Marrying Xiao Hengzhi?"