Chapter 1076: Chapter 1075: The Seven Emotions and Six Desires of Humanity
Lele’s sudden words were like a needle, piercing everyone’s hearts!
As the saying goes, children speak innocently, but their words can often reach the depths adults are afraid to explore!
After hearing Lele’s words, Lin Fan’s face also darkened!
Even Miao Qiaomei’s face turned unpleasant!
Mr. Zhang’s face changed with fear when he heard his son unexpectedly speak, for he knew the status of the Miao Race Saintess all too well and worried that Lele would provoke Miao Qiaomei’s anger, so he hurriedly pulled his son behind him!
"Lele, don’t talk nonsense, mommy was just taken by this big sister to play, and she’ll be back soon!"
While Mr. Zhang was speaking, tears shimmered in his eyes. Losing his beloved, Mr. Zhang was no less in pain!
Then, Mr. Zhang turned to Miao Qiaomei and pleaded, "Your Highness, children speak without restraint. I hope you won’t be angry. The child is innocent. If you are indeed upset, please vent your anger on me!"
As he spoke, Mr. Zhang even closed his eyes, resigning himself to whatever fate awaited!
Miao Qiaomei was stunned for a full three seconds at this sight!
She wasn’t a cold-blooded creature after all; otherwise, she wouldn’t have come all the way from the Miao Race to avenge the dead Saintess!
Miao Qiaomei’s mind was akin to that of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. Seeing this scene also made her feel a pang in her heart, and her eyes couldn’t help but fill with tears!
Miao Qiaomei rubbed her eyes, trying to appear strong, and said to Mr. Zhang, "Rest assured, I won’t harm a child!"
Mr. Zhang was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. I will never forget your great kindness and virtue!"
Miao Qiaomei nodded and said, "How exactly did the Saintess die?"
Mr. Zhang hesitated for a moment and turned to look at Lele, who was blocked behind him, blinking his big eyes full of innocence!
Lin Fan signaled Nie Lei with a look, and upon understanding, Nie Lei walked up to Lele and smiled, "Lele, come play with Uncle. Uncle has candy!"
Lele’s expression brightened, but he hesitated as he looked at his father, a very obedient child who never dared to interact with strangers without his father’s consent!
Mr. Zhang said, "Lele, go play with Uncle. Uncle is a good person!"
"Yay! Great, Uncle, I want candy!" Lele laughed naively.
"Come along, come with Uncle. Uncle will take you to the supermarket to buy candy!"
Nie Lei picked up Lele and headed toward the supermarket!
Looking at the innocent Lele, Lin Fan couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional. A child’s world is truly the most perfect and pure world in existence.
Unlike Lin Fan and the others, who are constantly consumed with scheming, revenge, fighting, and enemies!
Once Lele departed, Mr. Zhang felt at ease, having been concerned that Lele would hear things inappropriate for his age.
Mr. Zhang said, "My wife was killed by a man named Zheng. That bastard Zheng threatened my wife to help him harm Mr. Lin, even kidnapping me and Lele to force my wife into compliance. My wife could do nothing but assist him."
"Thanks to Mr. Lin, who rescued us, my son and I narrowly escaped the ordeal, but... my wife wasn’t as fortunate. She was killed by that bastard Zheng."
"However, Mr. Lin has already avenged this for me, and he’s been supporting me and Lele. Mr. Lin is truly our benefactor!"
"Your Highness, this whole affair has nothing to do with my wife, Lele, or Mr. Lin—the greatest sinner here is me. If it weren’t for me, none of this would have happened. If Your Highness is angry, then channel it all at me. I harbor no resentment; I only ask that you spare Mr. Lin and Lele, for they are innocent!"
Mr. Zhang looked at Miao Qiaomei frankly, already resigned to a mindset of impending doom!
Seeing Mr. Zhang in this state softened Miao Qiaomei’s heart!
After all, everyone possesses emotions and desires, and Miao Qiaomei was no exception!
"In the Miao Race, especially for someone like the Saintess, marriage and children are out of the question. She violated the greatest taboo of the Miao Race," Miao Qiaomei said coolly.
"No! This is all my fault and has nothing to do with my wife. I beg Your Highness, I am willing to bear all the responsibility and guilt!"
"Thud!"
As Mr. Zhang spoke, he unexpectedly knelt down in front of Miao Qiaomei.
This sudden action left both Lin Fan and Miao Qiaomei stunned, and even the crowd around them looked on in shock, as if they were witnessing a movie being filmed!
Seeing this, Lin Fan couldn’t help but feel a wave of sadness in his heart, demonstrating how deeply Mr. Zhang felt for the Miao Race Saintess!
Lin Fan looked at Miao Qiaomei and said solemnly, "The Miao Race Saintess is already dead; everything should be settled peacefully. Mr. Zhang and Lele are innocent. Although the Miao Race has its rules, they can’t stifle human emotions and desires, can they?"
Miao Qiaomei took a deep breath and said, "Indeed! Humans have emotions and desires, and everyone has the right to choose their life and love. These are freedoms bestowed by the heavens, the most beautiful gifts to humanity, and I shouldn’t stand against them!"
"However, the Miao Race has rules, and since the Saintess willingly accepted the position, she must bear the constraints and pressures that come with it!"
Miao Qiaomei’s gaze sharpened.
However, just when everyone thought she might take action, the sharpness in her eyes gradually faded, becoming calm!
Miao Qiaomei took a deep breath and said, "But responsibility should fall where it belongs, and the Saintess has already paid her price. Let this matter rest."
"I will not trouble you or the Saintess’s child, but I hope you forget this incident forever and never tell Lele. I’ll treat it as if it never happened. When I return to the Miao Race, I’ll announce that the Saintess was framed and that I have avenged her!"
After speaking, Miao Qiaomei took a long breath. It was clear that making this decision burdened her greatly!
"Thank you, Your Highness... We’ll never forget Your Highness’ great kindness and virtue!"
Mr. Zhang said excitedly, nearly bowing his head!
Miao Qiaomei nodded, her gaze shifting back to Lin Fan as she said, "The matter of the Saintess is resolved. Now, it’s time to settle the score between us, isn’t it?"
"Settle the score? If you wish to fight me, I don’t mind!"
Lin Fan’s lips curled with a playful smile, a cold laugh escaping him!
