Master Zhong pointed at her retreating figure and shouted, "An Ruo, you'll regret this later!"

Madam Zhong stopped in her tracks upon hearing this.

"Regret? The thing I regret most in my life is marrying you. If you pretend to be deaf and dumb, then I will take You'er back to my parents' home for a visit. If you want to make trouble, then we will get a divorce!"

Not only was Master Zhong surprised by her words, but even Steward Chu, who was present, and Qin Luo and Wu Hua outside the door were taken aback.

After saying that, Madam Zhong walked towards the door without looking back.

When Qin Luo and Wu Hua saw her come out, they immediately hid behind the artificial hill.

Wu Hua patted her small chest.

"Luo Luo, it's all thanks to you! If you hadn't reacted quickly, how embarrassing would it have been if we had been seen together?"

Qin Luo also took a few breaths nervously.

"From now on, we'll eavesdrop from the rooftop; the corner of the doorway is too unsafe!"

Wu Hua nodded in complete agreement.

"You're right!"

The two outside managed to avoid Madam Zhong, while Steward Chu faced Master Zhong alone inside.

He was so embarrassed he felt like his feet were digging into the ground, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet and pretend he hadn't heard anything.

"Young Master Zhong will need to rest in Wangu for a while. During this time, we hope that Master Zhong will not allow any unauthorized persons to come and disturb him!"

Master Zhong was already furious, and these words nearly made him explode with rage.

But he couldn't afford to offend the person in front of him, so he could only flick his sleeves and turn to leave.

After he left, Steward Chu raised his sleeve and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"What kind of mess is this? And of all things, I had to run into it! Ugh!"

He had just finished sighing when Qin Luo walked in, carrying Wu Hua, pretending not to know anything.

"Uncle, what's wrong? What happened? I just saw a handsome middle-aged man storm off at the door!"

Mentioning Master Zhong filled him with anger, and he embellished the story, recounting what had just happened once more.

Qin Luo and Wu Hua responded to every sentence as if it were the first time they had heard it, and occasionally even asked questions.

This allowed Steward Chu to vent his anger completely, and afterwards he even gave the two men some instructions.

When you grow up, you can't be like Master Zhong, living off a woman and acting all high and mighty.

Qin Luo and Wu Hua exchanged speechless glances, but both nodded obediently in agreement.

For the next few days, Madam Zhong and Young Master Zhong stayed at Wangu.

Master Zhong never came again, and rumors circulated that he doted on his youngest son.

The reward for finding him has increased from ten thousand taels to hundreds of thousands of taels.

Madam Zhong, who had previously paid no attention, suddenly wanted to return to the Zhong family.

Qin Luo was puzzled.

“Young Master Zhong is already able to get out of bed. In two more days, he will be able to see and move around freely. Why is there such a rush?”

Madam Zhong frowned deeply.

"If I don't go back soon, I'm afraid I'll lose my dowry!"

Qin Luo was even more confused. A century-old family, although their accumulated wealth was not as great as Xia Beinian's family.

But I imagine it wouldn't be a small amount; how could I possibly be so destitute that I have to spend my wife's dowry?

As if sensing her doubts, Madam Zhong sighed before explaining the whole story.

“The Zhong family, a scholarly family, values ​​reputation above all else. They disdain commerce and look down on merchants from the bottom of their hearts. What they have left behind are mostly paintings, calligraphy and ancient books. They don’t have much gold and silver that they can actually spend!”

After hearing her explanation, Qin Luo understood. Since ancient times, scholars have been considered to have a high social status, while merchants have been considered lowly.

But isn't the dowry of a young bride even more demeaning?

"Do we really have to take Young Master Zhong back with us?"

Madam Zhong nodded with great difficulty.

“I know it’s best for You’er not to return to the manor right now, but he is the eldest grandson of the Zhong family. Only with him around can my affairs be taken seriously!”

Qin Luo couldn't help but feel sorrow for her, or rather, for women of this era.

Even someone from a family like Madam Zhong's had to rely on her son to fight for the rights that rightfully belonged to her.

What should women from ordinary families do when faced with problems?

She exhaled a breath of stale air and immediately made a decision.

"Madam Zhong, my clan has a secret method that can restore Young Master Zhong to his original state in a short time without any side effects, but you must do something for me!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhong could not hide her joy, and naturally granted her every request.

"You said that as long as I can do it, I will do my best!"

"Very well, I want you to be the guardian of this auspicious beast, to build a temple and erect a monument for generations to worship it!"

Lady Zhong didn't know why she wanted to build a temple, but to her it was a trivial matter.

"Alright, as long as my son can recover completely, I'll do anything, not just build a temple and erect a monument, but even let myself stay with the ancient Buddha and the lamp day and night!"

Seeing her so agreeable, Qin Luo didn't say much. After giving her Dang Kang's portrait, he headed towards Zhong Xiaoyou's ward.

"Madam Zhong, please wait here for a moment!"

Madam Zhong held the portrait in her hand, her heart filled with anticipation.

Over the years, her You'er has suffered so much scorn because of her blindness; she will surely pay back all of it in the future!

Qin Luo called Wu Hua, and the two of them knocked Zhong Xiaoyou unconscious as soon as they entered the room.

"Luo Luo, you always said before that you shouldn't help people recover quickly because it would expose you! Why did you help him this time?"

"There are two reasons. First, I can't stand seeing women being oppressed. Second..."

She suddenly fell silent, and Wu Hua became anxious.

"What's the second one? Tell me!"

Qin Luo cupped its little face in her hands, smiling with doting affection.

"Secondly, of course, I need to give my sweet little one a belated second birthday present~"

Wu Hua was overjoyed upon hearing this, but pretended to decline.

"Oh dear! Your birthday's already over, what more do you want in a present!"

Qin Luo had an expression that said, "That won't do."

"I missed it because I was trapped in the domain. I'll make it up to you once I'm out!"

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