The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 26 Liu Mengdie's Past

In the misty rain of Jiangnan, the spring waters are bluer than the sky.

In this ancient city, which resembles a traditional Chinese ink painting, this dance competition is not only a grand feast for talented men and women, but also a battlefield for dance masters from all walks of life to showcase their skills and compete for glory.

On this year's stage, representing the Valley of Resentment is Liu Mengdie, a woman with stunning beauty and unparalleled dance skills.

Today, the seventh person to appear is Liu Mengdie. Who is Liu Mengdie?

To Qiu Ziyue's surprise, Liu Mengdie was once a maid serving Tao Ling'er and also Tao Ling'er's best playmate.

Liu Mengdie, though of humble origin, possessed a beauty that could rival the most beautiful women in the world. Furthermore, by spending time with Tao Ling'er, she developed a keen interest in poetry, calligraphy, music, and painting.

However, fate played a cruel trick. A sudden disaster plunged the Tao family into ruin overnight, leaving Tao Ling'er's fate unknown, while Liu Mengdie was swept into another world by the merciless twist of fate.

She was taken hostage by the five major gangs, who coerced Tao Asheng into giving up resistance.

However, when the members of the five major gangs learned that Liu Mengdie was not Tao Ling'er, they sold her to the most famous brothel in the city, the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. There, she was not greeted by the decadent pleasures she had imagined, but by cruel training and ruthless reality.

The brothel madam disciplined these unfortunate women with an iron fist, but Liu Mengdie did not yield. She used everything she had learned in the Tao family to turn suffering into motivation, and so, amidst the whipping and tears, the most resilient flower quietly bloomed.

As time went by, Liu Mengdie, through her wisdom and perseverance, not only learned various skills in the brothel, but also displayed amazing talent in dance.

She perfectly embodies the grace of classical dance, creating her own "Butterfly Dance in Frost," whose movements are both gentle and moving.

Just at the previous courtesan competition.

The lights were dim, the crowds were bustling, and all eyes in the Jiangnan region were focused on this dazzling stage.

When Liu Mengdie wore a dazzling dance costume, she looked like a fairy who had stepped out of an ancient painting. Every gesture she made exuded an indescribable charm, and at that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Her face was veiled by a light veil, and her graceful figure swayed beautifully in the moonlight as she performed "Dreaming Back to Qinhuai". Her flowing sleeves fluttered like ripples on the Qinhuai River, a sight that was breathtaking.

As the music began, she danced lightly, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. Every spin and every leap captivated the audience.

Her dance is not only a display of skill, but also a tribute to past hardships and a yearning for freedom and dignity.

Her dance was so moving, it seemed to transcend time and space, awakening the deepest memories in people's hearts.

The scholars, gentlemen, and heroes present were all deeply moved.

Thunderous applause and rave reviews followed.

Liu Mengdie became famous for her dance.

While she was dancing, she was fortunate enough to be appreciated by the Valley Master of Kongqing Valley, who redeemed her and brought her back to Kongqing Valley, where she became a contestant in the Kongqing Valley Qin-Sword Competition.

Qiu Ziyue, a woman who became famous after winning the championship in the Qin-Sword Competition, was unexpectedly drawn to the graceful figure on the stage by the contestant who was about to perform.

As the music rose and fell, Liu Mengdie twirled and turned slowly. A small black mole on her face appeared and disappeared under the lamplight, like the finishing touch, stirring up a long-forgotten memory in Feng Xiaotang's heart.

That familiar little black mole was a testament to the time Tao Ling'er and Liu Mengdie spent together.

Qiu Ziyue felt a surge of emotion. Tao Ling'er's past memories were giving her a headache again. She didn't want to recall the past, but when she had a headache, she had no choice but to recall it in order to cure it.

Finally, Qiu Ziyue remembered that this Liu Mengdie was the woman who was as close as a sister to Tao Ling'er before the Tao family suffered a great change.

Qiu Ziyue's eyes welled up with tears. She never expected that, many years later, on such a magnificent and bustling night, she would be able to reunite with her old friend in this way, replacing Tao Ling'er.

As the dance ended, thunderous applause erupted. Liu Mengdie left the stage with a smile, leaving behind a trail of enchanting beauty.

Just as Liu Mengdie stepped into the backstage area, a gentle yet firm voice rang out: "Mengdie, is that you?"

Qiu Ziyue walked through the crowd and stood in front of Liu Mengdie. Their eyes met, and they both understood each other.

Time seemed to flow backward at this moment, and all the days and nights spent together, all the words left unspoken, were condensed in this silent gaze.

"Are you Qiu Ziyue?" Liu Mengdie asked in confusion.

“I am Qiu Ziyue, and I can also be Tao Ling’er’s stand-in,” Qiu Ziyue said.

"Sister Ling'er?" Liu Mengdie's voice was filled with disbelief, mixed with surprise.

The two held hands tightly, their past hardships and present glory intertwining in that moment, turning into two lines of clear tears that slid down their smiling faces.

"Mengdie, you've become so dazzling, it's truly remarkable," Qiu Ziyue said softly, her words filled with pride and heartache.

Liu Mengdie chuckled softly, her voice tinged with a sob: "Fate is cruel, yet it has also allowed us to blossom in different worlds. Ruyan, let's not miss each other again in the days to come."

Liu Mengdie was born in a chaotic world, with no relatives or friends by her side. Suddenly, she met her best friend from the past, which stirred up a shallow ripple in her heart and touched up long-forgotten memories.

Memories surged like a tidal wave, taking her back to that stormy night.

The Tao family's peace vanished overnight. Amidst the raging flames, cries and pleas for help intertwined into a symphony of despair.

Liu Mengdie only remembered that she and Tao Ling'er, mother and daughter, were separated. The scene of that night haunted her like a nightmare, and every detail was so clear that it suffocated her.

The tragic experience was filled with hardship and uncertainty, with hunger and fear constantly looming over them.

Until one day, the wheel of fate pushed her into an even deeper abyss—she was sold into a brothel.

When she first entered the brothel, she still harbored illusions, thinking that she could find a chance to escape with her intelligence. Little did she know that what awaited her was an even more cruel trial.

The madams of the brothels were known for their heartlessness, exploiting the women forced into prostitution to the extreme.

Liu Mengdie endured countless physical and mental torments. During those unbearable days and nights, she fainted from pain more than once and awoke from despair. She insisted that she would never sell her body.

Every night, when all was quiet, she would curl up on her small bed, her tears silently soaking her pillow, and silently reminisce about the Tao family's past, which was her only spiritual comfort.

She recalled one time when she refused to please a guest and was punished like never before; the whip left shocking scars on her skin like a venomous snake.

Physical pain can be endured, but mental humiliation is like being cut by a knife.

At that moment, she almost gave up all resistance and let herself be swallowed by the darkness.

But in that abyss of despair, a ray of light quietly rose.

It was dance that gave her meaning in life and the power to resist.

She transformed all her bitterness and resentment into the strength and beauty of her dance steps. Every spin and every leap was a farewell to past suffering and an endless yearning for freedom.

Tonight, this unknown past resurfaces, tears mingling with the bitterness of the past, and intertwined with today's achievements and hardships.

Liu Mengdie took a deep breath and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. She knew that the past was the past.

In the future, she will live a different kind of brilliance in her own way, blooming like a lotus even in the mud.

In the quiet night, Liu Mengdie and Qiu Ziyue briefly recognized each other, and their few words led them to make a secret promise to one another.

When the time is right, we must become partners again and share those lost moments.

Under the moonlight, two hearts are intertwined, as if foreshadowing the beginning of a new story.

Perhaps, deep in Liu Mengdie's heart, she still longed for that purity and freedom, as well as a true confidant who could appreciate the beauty of her soul.

To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter!