Chapter 19: Is the Last Name An or Su?

In the pavilion by the clear spring stream, An Zhisu gazed down at the babbling water, sadly recounting her life story:

"I was born in a mountain village in Yangzhou's Guangling County."

"My mother was a widow in the village, my father had passed away before I was born, so life was very tough."

"But ever since I can remember, my master would often visit my mother and me."

"Each time he came, he would bring some money to help out, so our life wasn't too destitute."

Ling Yunpo listened with interest, only then understanding that Su Jian wasn't some swordsmanship-obsessed murderous lunatic—he too possessed the kindness and warmth of an ordinary person.

An Zhisu continued:

"Every time my mother would refuse to take master's money, saying he 'doesn't owe us mother and daughter anything'."

"But master always found a way to leave the money, making it impossible for my mother to refuse."