The Tale of Liniang, Mistress of Bliss Manor

The freedom of life is so precious. Life is worthy of such reverence. In troubled times, some people endured every kind of hardship simply to see the sunlight of tomorrow, while countless others gave up their freedom for the sake of that tomorrow.

Many years later, they had all grown old. Sitting beneath the setting sun and cracking sunflower seeds as they watched their little grandson run around outside, Li Niang said, “If I hadn’t pretended to be dead back then, would you have never told me that you loved me?”

“I was using my actions to tell you that I would protect you with my entire life. I hoped you could live freely for the rest of yours, even if I had to spend my whole life in darkness. It was only when I heard news of your death that I regretted not giving you happiness with my own hands instead of leaving it to someone else.”

“That’s wonderful. I finally don’t have to chase after you anymore. After meeting you, I realized that all the suffering I endured was so you could come to my side. In our next life, you must remember me.”

“Mm.”

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