Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 187: Saintess

Chapter 187: Chapter 187: Saintess

However, the man was still in a state of shock, not because his martial arts skills were inferior, but because his poison did not seem to affect them. The poison of the Snow Maiden Clan, even the slightest bit brought to the outside world, could be considered one of the ten deadliest poisons. How could it be so easily neutralized by someone?

After Wuxin sealed the man’s acupoints, he dragged him back before Gu Qingli’s sedan chair and stared at the newcomers.

The woman in the wheelchair was around forty years old with a beautiful face. Although she was wearing cotton clothes, they were more delicate and exquisite than those worn by the people they had previously encountered. With such beauty at the age of forty, one can only imagine how stunning she must have been when she was young. Could this woman be the so-called Saintess mentioned by the villagers when they entered the village? Weren’t those legendary Saintesses and Saints supposed to be youthful and ethereal? How could she be in such a crippled state?

The woman had a gentle expression on her face and quietly observed Gu Qingli and her companions, eventually settling her gaze on Wuyou.

"Child, you’ve returned." The woman gently smiled at Wuyou and spoke, her tone one of definite assurance.

Wuyou glanced at the woman, not speaking. I really hate this kind of pretentious person, she scoffed internally. It was so obvious she wanted to kill me, yet she pretended to be concerned. What was all this talk about returning? What did it have to do with me?

Seeing that Wuyou didn’t respond, the woman shifted her attention to Gu Qingli.

"Young lady, are you not worried that staying among the flowers for too long might affect the child in your belly?"

"You’ve already sent people to kill us, and you’re still worried about the child in my belly? Madam is truly benevolent. If Madam has something to say, spit it out. We’re in a hurry."

This woman probably thinks I’m easy to talk to just because Wuyou ignored her, Gu Qingli chuckled internally. Too bad for her, I’m the most difficult one, especially with people I dislike. I have no patience for games and I’m always direct.

Wuqing, her three female companions, Yun No. 20, and Yun No. 2 all tried to suppress a smile at their mistress’s bold remarks.

The woman’s face darkened, unable to hold her composure any longer. She had never met anyone who dared to speak to her like this in her entire life. Each and every one of them was infuriatingly arrogant. She took a deep breath, not daring to lose her temper, as her son’s life was still in their hands. However, if she didn’t deal with these people, her wrath would never subside.

She raised her eyes and coldly said to Gu Qingli, "Young lady, why don’t you come inside first?"

"Are there going to be any more traps and dangers?" Gu Qingli sneered.

The woman, her face dark, waved her hand. "My son’s life is still in your hands."

"Oh, let’s go then." Gu Qingli reached out her hand to Wuqing, who immediately helped her up, and they slowly followed the woman’s wheelchair.

The woman turned her head to look at Gu Qingli’s belly once more.

Gu Qingli ignored her gaze, focusing on walking instead. This was a stone-paved road, very flat and smooth. I’d better be careful not to slip and fall, she worried.

Once they passed through the area of flowers, they found a lake with a pavilion in the middle. The woman headed towards it.

"Miss, shall we go?" Wuqing asked as Gu Qingli and her group stopped at the edge of the lake.

The woman, already in the pavilion, saw them stop. She glanced at Ah Li, who was pushing her wheelchair. Ah Li nodded. The woman then said to Gu Qingli, "Young lady, don’t worry, come over."

Gu Qingli frowned. There must be traps in this pavilion. Poison or Gu spells would be manageable, but if it’s some kind of mechanism and we fall for it, things will get ugly. I know nothing about mechanisms. And I certainly don’t feel like knowingly walking into a tiger’s den.

She shook her head. "We won’t. If you have something to say, just say it directly. Our ears work just fine."

"You—"

The woman in the wheelchair pointed at Gu Qingli. Where did this woman come from? How can she be so infuriating? My liver aches from anger!

"Fine," she gritted her teeth. This woman is cunning; it’s like she knew about the trap in the pavilion. I planned to deal with them here, but they didn’t fall for it. The woman grew even more furious.

Ah Li, who was gently patting her back to calm her, looked unfriendlily towards Gu Qingli.

Gu Qingli rolled her eyes at Ah Li.

Suppressing her anger, the woman pointed at Wuyou. "Let’s not beat around the bush," she said. "Aren’t you here to claim the position of the Snow Maiden Clan’s Saintess? Today, I’ll tell you clearly: even if my son is in your hands, you won’t get it."

Gu Qingli rolled her eyes at her. What nonsense is this "Saintess" business? Why would Wuyou even be interested?

Wuyou, on the other hand, furrowed her brows as she looked at the woman. I was raised in the Secret Sect since I was young and never thought about my origins. Hearing this woman, I’m actually a bit curious. But I have no interest in being a Saintess. If I became one and was trapped here for life, I’d rather die.

Wuyou looked at Gu Qingli. Gu Qingli understood her intentions and nodded, letting her handle the situation.

Wuyou thought, Since she thinks I’m back to become the Saintess, why not play along and try to get some information? I need to see if I really am a child from this place.

With this thought, she finally said, "I have no interest in becoming the Saintess. I just came back to see my parents. Where are they?"

The woman and Ah Li both looked stunned. They exchanged glances.

The woman didn’t believe her. "Is that really what you’re thinking?"

Wuyou nodded. "Indeed. I was young back then and didn’t know much. I just want to know why I ended up wandering outside."

"This...?"

The woman hesitated. Did we make a mistake? The person who took the child back then would surely have told her about her past. But this girl looks exactly like the Saintess we knew. She and the Saintess had grown up together, and they were as close as real sisters. However, after the Saintess assumed her position, their relationship seemed to have changed somewhat, though it didn’t stop her from staying by the Saintess’s side. Until...

"You’re not Xue Xin’s child?" the woman blurted out, but as she spoke, she felt something was off.

Wuyou smirked. This fool is actually giving us information.

She glanced at the woman and said, "Just because you say I’m not, doesn’t make it so. Have her come out and face me, and we’ll ask her directly. I don’t believe she wouldn’t recognize her own child."

The woman’s expression turned cold. "Call her? Who am I supposed to call?" That Xue Xin! After her child went missing, she asked me to manage the Snow Maiden Clan and left with her husband to find their child. Who knows if they’re alive or dead? For sixteen years, I thought they’d never return, that the family of three would live in the outside world forever. I’m the ruler of the Xue Clan now. I can legitimately make my son the Saint. Then, the Xue Clan will be ours. Who would have expected this Cheng Yaojin to appear so unexpectedly? Hmph! Since they’re here, they won’t leave easily. Especially not after entering my courtyard. So what if my son is in their hands? I have more than one son.