How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 67 Yanqiu's Mischief

Shi An smiled brightly in her arms; at this moment, the two of them looked like a divine couple.

Days passed by, and before we knew it, more than half a month had gone by.

During this period, Shi An's sachets sold exceptionally well, earning him a considerable sum of money.

At the same time, she also got to know many neighbors, and they would greet each other every day, and their relationship was very harmonious.

That morning, as usual, Shi An saw Chu Ci off and returned to his room to take another nap.

However, not long after, a rustling sound suddenly reached her ears, interrupting him.

Ever since the incident with Zhao Qing, Shi Anxin became wary and immediately reached for the hidden arrow hanging on the wall.

He cautiously walked to the door and peered out through the crack.

A filthy beggar in tattered clothes climbed over the wall and jumped into the courtyard.

Judging from his build, he appears to be a man.

Shi An frowned, carefully examining the uninvited guest.

He found the beggar's face somewhat familiar, but couldn't quite place who it was.

Therefore, Shi An decided to observe for a while longer.

As time went by, Shi An finally discerned a clue from the beggar's filthy face.

He stared wide-eyed at the other person in disbelief.

A few seconds later, he mustered his courage and stepped outside. "What are you doing here?"

The person in front of me was Yanqiu.

At this moment, most of his hair had fallen out, his face was covered with red spots, and his clothes were tattered. He looked like he was terminally ill, which was quite frightening.

When Yanqiu saw Shi An, she rushed towards him as if she had gone mad.

However, before he could get close, a hidden arrow struck him squarely in the abdomen.

Yanqiu screamed and fell to the ground.

The man's face turned deathly pale in pain, as if all color had been drained from him.

He could no longer hold onto the scissors, and they fell to the ground with a clatter.

However, despite this, his eyes, filled with hatred and resentment, remained fixed on Shi An not far away, as if he wanted to devour him alive.

"Die! Die! It's all because of you that I've ended up in such a miserable state!" he roared through gritted teeth, his voice filled with endless hatred.

"Go to hell! Why aren't you dead yet?!"

"The Songs of Chu should have belonged to me!" he roared madly. "Everything you have now should have been mine!"

"Chu Ci should have been my wife!"

Looking at the man in front of him who had completely fallen into madness, Shi An's eyes flashed with deep disgust and contempt.

He said coldly, "Someone like you dares to try and lay a hand on my wife? You're just delusional!"

"What right do you have to mention my wife?"

Shi An's tone grew increasingly cold, as if it could freeze the surrounding air.

However, Yanqiu seemed oblivious to her predicament, continuing to shout recklessly, "How am I not worthy? If you hadn't interfered, I wouldn't be in this state now. Why didn't Zhao Qing kill you? Heaven is unjust! Unjust!"

"Die! Die..."

His voice gradually faded and eventually disappeared completely after a short while.

After all, the hidden arrow was coated with a sleeping potion made by Shi An.

Shi Anjing looked at Yanqiu on the ground with an extreme indifference in his eyes.

Chu Ci claimed that Zhao Qing killed Zhao Qing on the mountain.

How did Yanqiu know that Zhao Qing was coming for him?

No, Zhao Qing is definitely colluding with Yan Qiu!

He still dared not recall what happened before. If Chu Ci hadn't arrived in time, he would have been tortured to the point of wishing he were dead by Zhao Qing. Chu Ci was also stabbed by Zhao Qing for saving him, and blood flowed all over the ground.

Thinking of this, Shi An's eyes flashed with hatred. He wished he could tear this shameless slut in front of him to pieces immediately.

But he held back and turned around to go to West Street to find He Baobao.

He Baobao frowned when she saw the person lying in the yard. "Is this the person who wanted to harm you?"

Shi An nodded, covering her mouth and nose with a handkerchief. "Yes, please help me quickly determine what disease he has and whether it's contagious."

He Baobao examined it carefully and came to a conclusion: "This is a common ailment in brothels. His condition is now very serious; it can be said that he is terminally ill and there is no cure."

Then she turned to look at Shi An and reassured her, "Don't worry, it won't be contagious except for doing that thing."

Shi An nodded and put the handkerchief away.

Seeing this, He Baobao scratched his head and asked cautiously, "Should I call Chu Ci back?"

Shi An nodded without hesitation, "Okay, I'll wait here."

"Okay, I'll be right back." He Baobao said and turned to leave.

However, halfway there, she suddenly realized that Shi An had called her first to find out if Yanqiu's illness was contagious, and only after confirming that it was safe did he call Chu Ci back.

Thinking of this, He Baobao couldn't help but sigh, "This person really is... considerate!"

Upon learning of what had happened, Chu Ci rushed home in a great hurry.

As soon as Shi An saw his wife return, he immediately rushed into her arms like a frightened little rabbit, his voice trembling as he said, "Wife, I was so scared~"

The decisiveness and ruthlessness from before were completely gone.

Chu Ci quickly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm back."

She was filled with guilt and self-blame.

If Shi An hadn't been armed, who knows what might have happened.

She chuckled self-deprecatingly, saying that she had promised to protect Shi An, but today she had almost put him in danger.

When fighting against the demonic sect, her hands never trembled, but now, facing the near danger of Shi An, her heart panicked.

As expected, she was still too arrogant.

"Shi An." Chu Ci gripped Shi An's shoulders tightly with both hands, looking at him seriously and said, "From now on, you will come with me to the teacher's house for lessons, do you understand?"

Shi An nodded obediently and replied, "Okay, I'll do whatever my wife says."

Chu Ci buried her head deeply in Shi An's neck and said with a hint of self-reproach, "Why do you always encounter danger when I can't see you! You can't leave my side anymore. I have to watch over you myself."

Upon hearing this, Shi An's face flushed with excitement.

He turned his head and gently kissed Chu Ci, obediently agreeing, "Okay, I will always follow my wife closely from now on and be her little shadow."

Chu Ci and Shi An rubbed their heads together and softly replied, "Mm."