Chapter 111 Chapter 111 is the only genuine version...

The old helper woman huddled in a corner, trembling.

Zheng Si clenched his fists and threatened, "Speak!"

The tight collar of his clothes made it difficult for Blind Chen to breathe. He was on the verge of tears, and he coughed as he said, "I don't know who Liu Ling is."

Gu Zhizhuo played with the lucky bag and asked, "Have you ever taught anyone to clip hair into a talisman?"

After hearing this, Blind Chen remembered: "Yes, yes."

"explain."

Gu Zhizhuo said calmly, "If you don't want to be beaten to death, then be honest and tell us everything."

Zheng Si's gaze was as if he wanted to eat him. Blind Chen didn't know what he had done wrong and said tremblingly, "I, I remember that person."

He didn't dare look directly at Zheng Si, his teeth chattering. "One night at the beginning of the month, when I was about to close my stall, he passed out drunk in front of my stall. He smelled of powder and made me look like I had just come from a brothel."

Maoer Street is adjacent to Hua Street, and Blind Chen has seen many people getting drunk and having fun in Hua Street.

"He was lying on the ground crying. I couldn't leave, so I went to try to get him up," Blind Chen stammered. "He wouldn't let me go, saying his fiancée's family were all snobbish and had forced his beloved woman into a random marriage. He had to swallow his disgust and try to curry favor with his father-in-law."

"He cried so hard, it was truly pitiful. Master Changfeng said saving lives would earn me merit, so I gave him a marriage talisman." Blind Chen never felt he'd done anything wrong. "Since he said his fiancée's family was so power-hungry, why not just let her marry someone else? That way, he can be with his beloved. I told him to pick a good man for her, and then clip that man's hair into the talisman..."

"I'll kill you!"

The corners of Zheng Si's eyes were bloodshot. He screamed and threw Blind Chen to the ground, then pounced on him and started punching and kicking him.

"Ouch, stop hitting me, stop hitting me."

Blind Chen held his head with both hands and screamed in pain.

"Don't let anyone get killed." When Zheng Si had almost vented his anger, Gu Yican went over and pulled the people apart.

Blind Chen huddled in a corner, tears and snot all over his face. "Mr. Zhang is so pitiful, and Mr. Liu is also a pitiful man. I'm saving people!"

"Aren't girls pitiful?" Gu Zhizhuo asked coldly.

"How can this be the same!"

Blind Chen stiffened his neck and said, "Girls will get married sooner or later, and it doesn't matter who they marry! They can get married, and when their husbands are at their most difficult, they can share the joys and sorrows with them, gain their husbands' respect, and live a happy life. This is a great thing."

"Fuck you." Zheng Si couldn't help but curse and kicked him a few more times.

"Don't cause any loss of life or get into trouble with the law."

"Brother Can, he, he..." Zheng Si stopped obediently, his teeth itching with hatred, "Brother Can, Sister Lin can't live anymore."

Zheng Si hadn't expected Liu Ling to be so despicable. If he truly was devoted to his beloved, he could have just called off the engagement; it wasn't like his family was desperate to marry off their daughter. The Liu family didn't want to damage their reputation, so they married her off. Liu Ling, however, took his anger out on Lin Jie'er, blaming her for refusing to accept a concubine. He devised such a filthy scheme to ruin her.

"On the day of the birthday banquet, Sister Lin hanged herself."

"Brother Can, I really want to kill that Liu guy!"

In front of everyone, Liu Ling said that Lin Jie'er and the groom had secretly gotten married and had lost their chastity.

Lin Jie'er was rescued that time, but the clan elders and the clan leader said that since Lin Jie'er had implicated her sisters, she should die to prove her worth. Zheng Si had originally considered using his drunken stupor to stab Liu Ling to death.

Killing someone means paying with your life. At worst, he can pay with his life.

Zheng Si's eyes were bloodshot, and he punched the wall hard, causing it to shake. The dust on the beams fell down and covered Blind Chen's head.

"Master Zheng Si," Gu Zhizhuo sighed softly, "Since this is the case, are you willing to bear a little bit of the consequences? This should be enough to restore Miss Zheng Liu's reputation, or at least prevent her from facing criticism."

Now, even if Liu Ling and the old blind man were sent to the government together, it would be useless. After all, Liu Ling only gave a marriage talisman to Lin Jie'er and then broke off the engagement. His fault did not involve the "Da Qi Law".

But this blind man Chen had no idea where he was wrong.

If Zheng Si really beat them to death, it would not be worth it for Zheng Si to lose his life.

The right way doesn't work.

There are still evil ways to go.

Zheng Si didn't even ask what karma was, and just agreed.

Gu Zhizhuo threw the wrinkled lucky bag in his hand over, and Zheng Si grabbed it.

"Pull out some of his hair."

ah?

Zheng Si didn't understand and didn't ask. He just pulled out a handful of hair as he was told. He was filled with hatred and even pulled out his scalp.

Blind Chen screamed and covered his head with his hands, which were wet.

"You don't need that many. Just take one and put it in the talisman in the lucky bag."

Zheng Si did as he was told and sealed the lucky bag again.

"Go find Liu Ling, burn the talisman inside along with his hair, dissolve it in water, and pour the entire talisman liquid into his mouth without leaving a single drop. Can you do it?"

Zheng Si squeezed the lucky bag and laughed: "Of course."

Liu Ling was a scholar and was weak as a kitten. It was nothing he could not do by just feeding him some magic water.

"Bring the person over after you're done." Gu Zhizhuo beckoned his finger and called Zheng Si over. After giving him a few instructions, Zheng Si nodded repeatedly.

"I'll go now."

Zhou Liulang vaguely guessed something, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

This old blind man keeps coming up with one fallacious logic after another, and has no idea that he has done anything wrong.

He simply looked down on women from the bottom of his heart, believing that women were meant to work hard and sacrifice everything for men. Hitting such a man was like stabbing tofu with a knife; even if he was chopped to pieces, he would still feel that he was doing a good deed and would not feel relieved at all.

Zheng Si acted quickly. Liu Ling was still studying at the Imperial College at that moment, so he went straight to the college and dragged him out. Along the way, Zheng Si listened to Gu Zhizhuo's advice and did not knock the man unconscious, allowing him to shout and quarrel along the way.

Zheng Si closed the door and pushed Liu Ling to the ground.

Liu Ling, a handsome man of about seventeen or eighteen, dressed in splendid attire, stood up, straightened his disheveled clothes, and glared at Zheng Si angrily.

"Your sister is fickle and has lost her virginity first. Our Liu family is a family of poetry and literature. No matter how much you threaten me, I will not marry such a broken woman!"

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered.

His Ling'er was also a girl from a good family, but was forced to marry far away in a hurry because of the Zheng family.

His grandfather was a second-rank official, his father's uncles all had distinguished themselves in officialdom, and even he himself, at the tender age of eighteen, had already passed the imperial examination. He had to marry a legitimate wife of equal status, one who could assist him in his career. Having Ling'er become a concubine was already a great injustice to her. So, he went to the Zheng family with great zeal to ask for a legitimate position for Ling'er. But how did they respond? Not only did they refuse, but they also threatened to break off the engagement.

It would be fine if he broke off the engagement, he could also marry another generous and virtuous wife. However, the Zheng family went too far and insisted on telling the public that they broke off the engagement because he wanted to take a concubine before the wedding. Wouldn't this ruin his career?

He had no choice but to watch Ling'er being given an abortion drug and hastily married off to a distant place.

Liu Ling was in great pain when he lost Ling'er.

He personally planned a great show, which was to ruin the reputation of Zheng Lin, the pampered noble lady, have her engagement broken off, be hastily married off, and let her taste the suffering that Ling'er had suffered.

Serves you right.

This is what the Zheng family owes him and Ling'er!

"Zheng Si, stop it! If you dare to hit me again, I'll have my second uncle impeach your father and let the whole capital know that your Zheng family's daughter has given herself to a groom!"

"Sir..."

Blind Chen recognized him and called out to him softly, trying to remind him to behave himself, as he would be beaten if he shouted loudly.

Blind Chen did remember him, and he was a pitiful man, separated from his beloved by his jealous fiancée, who could only drown his sorrows in alcohol.

He stood by the window, the sunlight shining on his body, and his uneven face was covered with lines.

"Is it you?"

Liu Ling looked up when he heard this, and after a moment of hesitation he recognized him.

Did Zheng Si bring him here so that he could confront this old blind man?

The Zheng family was quite capable, having found the old blind man. But how could that be? Who would believe that a mere talisman could have such an effect?

Liu Ling brushed his messy hair and looked at Zheng Si with a sneer.

He was just about to make a few sarcastic remarks, but somehow, at a glance, he suddenly noticed that the old blind man who gave him the marriage talisman was extremely handsome.

uncertain.

Take another look!

Liu Ling turned around and his eyes fell on Blind Chen's face. His heartbeat became irregular.

It was as if a brilliant firework bloomed in my heart.

He had originally thought Ling'er was a rare and gifted person in the world, but this old blind man was like a holy light, which made him lose his mind in an instant. Why didn't he notice it when they met last time?

Liu Ling stared at Blind Chen intently, his palms were slightly sweaty and his breathing was a little disordered.

This must be a heart-pounding feeling.

He originally thought that his love for Ling'er would never change, but now, he suddenly felt a little unsure.

Liu Ling gritted his teeth and turned his face away with difficulty. The last bit of rationality in his heart told him that this shouldn't be the case.

He was torn between his conscience and his desires. From time to time he looked back at the old blind man, his eyes full of heat.

What's wrong with this guy? Blind Chen felt a little creeped out by the gaze. He looked at him, then at Zheng Si, and subconsciously moved in Zheng Si's direction.

Liu Ling's Adam's apple rolled up and down, and he tried hard to control the restlessness in his heart.

Gu Zhizhuo watched this scene with great interest and said at the right moment, "Master Zheng Si, hit that old blind man. Hit him hard in the face."

Zheng Si raised his fist and punched Blind Chen in the face. Blind Chen was already standing behind Zheng Si, and was hit by the punch in an instant. He covered his cheek and screamed in pain.

However, there was a voice that was even more tragic and sharper than his.

"Chen Lang!"

Liu Ling shouted loudly, and the last line of defense in his heart collapsed.

So what about etiquette?

What about the world's eyes?

Compared to his sincerity, these were nothing. Liu Ling rushed over desperately and supported the fallen Blind Chen, his eyes full of worry: "Chen Lang, are you okay?"

Zheng Si: ???

Gu Zhizhuo shuddered and leaned towards Gu Yican.

She just tried it, but she didn't expect that the effect of the Zhuyin Mantra could be so strong. No wonder the master and the temple master said it was a sorcery.

Gu Yican watched and couldn't hold back any longer. He laughed out loud, pounding the table with his hands. His breath almost got stuck in his throat. Gu Zhizhuo hurriedly patted him on the back and buried his head in his shoulder and laughed secretly.

Zhou Liulang was also dumbfounded, and felt goose bumps all over his body.

He looked around and moved his stool to Gu Yican's side. Brother Can was full of righteousness and was immune to all evil!

Gu Zhizhuo suppressed his laughter and said seriously, "Fourth Master Zheng, fight again."

Zheng Si gave a command and made a move, then turned around and did a spinning kick.

"Zheng Si, stop it."

Liu Lingping raised his arms to block Blind Chen's way. His eyes were filled with rage, as if he would fight him to the death if he dared to attack him again. He kept saying, "Don't worry, Chen Lang. I will never let anyone hurt you."

Blind Chen was dumbfounded.

Weak and helpless.

Oh, right, hair! He suddenly remembered that the girl had someone pluck out his hair and stuff it into the marriage charm.

He was so scared just now that he didn't realize their intentions at all. Now when he thinks back on it, his scalp suddenly goes numb.

No way! ?

Liu Ling was very close to him, and the affection in his eyes was almost overflowing. He was so scared that he broke out in cold sweats.

Blind Chen's lips trembled as he tried to tell him to stay away, but a stone seemed to be stuck in his throat, and he couldn't speak clearly. He used both hands to crawl behind Zheng Si, willing to be beaten by him.

"Master Zheng Si, fight again."

Gu Zhizhuo sat on a wooden bench, resting his arm on Gu Yican's shoulder, and gave orders with a smile.

Although Zheng Si felt disgusted, he had already seen some fun in it. He grabbed Liu Ling's collar and threw him away, then happily punched Blind Chen several more times. Blind Chen was beaten so hard that he screamed in pain, but he didn't dare to run, for fear that Liu Ling would pounce on him again.

"Chen Lang!"

Liu Ling cried out miserably, "This is none of his business, let him go!"

"Zheng Si, if you let him go, I..." Liu Ling gritted his teeth, as if he was making some difficult decision, "I will marry your sister."

As he spoke, he silently closed his eyes, as if he was being forced to sell himself.

Gu Zhizhuo curled his lips and asked slowly, "So, you deliberately wanted to ruin the reputation of Miss Zheng for him?"

Liu Ling: "I..."

Is he doing this for Ling'er? A hint of confusion appeared in his eyes.

Gu Zhizhuo raised his eyebrows. This talisman was second-hand and its effect was indeed not as good as the original one. It was too outrageous and would still make people suspicious.

Gu Zhizhuo: "Blind Chen, he said he loves you."

Blind Chen wished he was really blind so that he wouldn't have to face such a disgusting situation again.

He said in a trembling voice: "No, it's not like that. I didn't..." His mind was in a mess and his words were incoherent.

Gu Zhizhuo brushed past the intricate patterns on her sleeves, without even looking up, and said nonchalantly, "Liu Ling, you'll never get your sweetheart if you're so fickle." She emphasized the word "sweetheart."

Gu Yican pinched his sister's cheeks, it was too uncomfortable to hold back his laughter.

"Look, he doesn't want to pay attention to you anymore, what should I do?"

Gu Zhizhuo's voice was like a small flame that instantly ignited Liu Ling.

He couldn't wait to reveal his fiery sincerity: "Chen Lang, ever since we met in the Red Street, I have been obsessed with you. But I'm engaged, so I'm really not worthy of you. But now, I'm not engaged, and we can be together forever."

He shouted without hesitation: "Zheng Si, if you are angry, come at me. I deliberately planned to ruin your sister's reputation so that I could be with Chen Lang and didn't want to marry her! Don't hit Chen Lang, he knows nothing about this."

"I, I don't." Blind Chen was about to cry. Even when he was beaten just now, he had never cried so miserably. He shouted with despair, "What do you like about me? Can't I change?"

"you."

Liu Ling hesitated.

But he soon understood his own heart, or rather, he convinced himself and said with no regrets: "Chen Lang, you are handsome and talented. I fell in love with you at first sight."

Why are there these eight words again! Gu Zhizhuo covered his lips with his sleeve, blocking the chuckle that was about to come out.

She shook her sleeves, stood up, walked straight to them, and looked down at them both.

Under Liu Ling's vigilant gaze, she said to Blind Chen, "You are such a fool! Young Master Liu is truly sincere to you, and you should gladly accept it."

Yes, yes! Liu Ling showed gratitude. This strange girl turned out to be a very kind person.

"Blind Chen, Young Master Liu is currently unengaged and unmarried, and he's done a lot for you. He's about to take the imperial examination, so you should repay him and save him. After all, men have to marry sooner or later, so whether he marries a man or a woman is unimportant. This is a great deed that will help you accumulate merit."

If you don't cut yourself with a knife, you will never know pain.

Blind Chen was shocked and scared.

Liu Ling said affectionately, "Chen Lang, I will definitely treat you well. I will pass the imperial examination and make you live a good life."

"Let's go, don't delay them from expressing their true feelings." Gu Zhizhuo said, called Gu Yican and the others, and then opened the door.

Huh?

She pretended to be surprised and asked, "There are so many people here. Are you all here to congratulate Master Liu on his wedding?"

Standing outside were Liu Ling's teachers, classmates, good friends, and the imperial censors who planned to impeach Zheng Si.

They all looked shocked and doubted their lives.