Published: March 7, 2025
CHAPTER 22: Mo Qingwu Runs Away from Home
Leaving the family!
This was Mo Qingwu's persistent wish for more than a year. Especially after the marriage proposal that took place a few days ago, she had completely lost hope in her family.
Here, she could not expect any protection! She could only be treated as a tool.
For the past year, Mo Qingwu had naively hoped that her father would change his mind and her family would be kinder to her.
After all, the destruction of the three yin meridians was not my fault; I am the victim! I don't expect the family to nurture me as they did before, but... at least treat me like a child of the family...
Even when the family was actively nurturing me, I never offended anyone; I greeted everyone with a smile. Everyone praised me for being obedient! Why is it that no one cares about me now?
She had hoped for a year, only to be met with despair.
The marriage proposal from the Dream Clan extinguished the last flicker of light in Mo Qingwu's heart.
She had to leave here.
Leave this place, to the Canglan War Zone; Brother Chu Yang's brothers are all there. As long as I can find one, that’s enough; I will wait for Brother Chu Yang there...
But... I have never gone out on my own; this route needs to be carefully planned...
Mo Qingwu spent several days inquiring and, regardless of anything in the house, she wouldn't take it with her; first, these were the Mo Family's belongings, and she didn't want to take them. Second... if she did, it might be discovered immediately...
Even her most beloved scabbard was left at home. The Mo Family knew that this was Mo Qingwu's most treasured item; as long as the scabbard remained, Mo Qingwu wouldn’t disappear.
She thought for a long time, trying to think things through. She had been pondering this matter in her little heart and had not consulted anyone...
Finally, she took one last look at the room... at the scabbard placed on the pillow, then she walked out without any lingering attachment.
"Mother, I want to go out and play..." Mo Qingwu looked at Madam Mo, "It's so boring these days..."
"Alright! I’ll send someone to accompany you out for a stroll right away." Madam Mo was pleasantly surprised. Her daughter had been increasingly repressed and silent lately, which worried her; now that she finally proposed to go out, it could be a way to relieve some stress. At least her mood would improve...
"No need, I'll just look at the grass nearby, maybe fly a kite... then I want to go see the Falling Goose River, play in the water... and see if I can catch some fish." Mo Qingwu forced a cheerful smile.
"Impudent!" Madam Mo scolded, "You're such a big girl, still wanting to play in the water and catch fish..." She pondered for a moment and said, "Fine, go ahead, but don’t forget to come back early."
"It’s fine... I have several copper coins on me; I can buy some things." Mo Qingwu waved a handful of copper coins.
"Haha, go ahead." Madam Mo didn't think much of it.
"Then... Mother, I’m leaving..." Mo Qingwu looked at her mother and said softly.
Madam Mo never expected that "Mother, I’m leaving" was her daughter's long farewell; she simply patted her daughter's hair and said with some sadness, "Go on, take your mind off things... Xiao Wu, some things... cannot be forced; you must understand the family..."
"Mm..." Mo Qingwu lowered her head. No one could see that the last bit of light in her eyes quietly extinguished...
Understand the family? It means sacrificing myself, right? I understand the family, but... what about me?
She pondered for a moment with her head down and then stepped outside. Behind her, Madam Mo let out a soft sigh... Because of her poor aptitude, she had been promised in marriage at an early age. She thought her daughter would surely be happy with the innate three yin meridians, but little did she know her daughter... shared the same fate as her...
Mo Qingwu walked out of the small courtyard cheerfully, looking up and greeting everyone she saw with a sweet smile, and then she walked out.