Chapter 27 Anger

With Fu Yunxiu's handsome face as a selling point, Aman's vegetables sold exceptionally well today. Although people would always stand in front of the stall for a long time for various reasons, at least she managed to sell some.

Aunt Hua, who was standing nearby, had only sold seven or eight potatoes all morning. She looked on with envy, saying, "Wow, business is really good. It's not even noon yet, and they're all sold out."

"It's all thanks to my young master," Aman said as she packed her things.

That's absolutely right. Most of the people who come to Aman's stall to buy things are young women.

Aunt Hua secretly sized up Fu Yunxiu. To be honest, apart from his inability to move his legs and his need for a wheelchair, there was really nothing to criticize about him.

The young master of a wealthy family was handsome, and although he was somewhat aloof, he was still quite considerate in his dealings with others.

She just didn't understand why a rich man's son would come to a place like this.

The market on Changqing Street was frequented by ordinary people. Wealthy families would pass by without even glancing at it, let alone buying vegetables there.

This young master Fu is quite a peculiar character.

Moreover, she always felt that the tone of Aman's voice when she spoke to this young master Fu was not at all like a servant speaking to his master. For example, when Aman asked this young master Fu what he wanted to eat for lunch, she actually used the word "we".

Although she didn't understand the complicated etiquette of high-ranking nobles, she knew that normal servants would never speak to their masters so casually.

"It's up to you." Fu Yunxiu said those two simple words again. Aman smiled knowingly after hearing them. "Then let's eat out today. Consider it a reward for you for being my accountant today."

As the three walked further and further away, Aunt Hua's doubts grew bigger and bigger. When she turned around, she saw Zhao Hu staring blankly at their departing figures, like a lovesick fool.

"Still looking? The people have already gone far away."

Zhao Hu snapped out of his daze, scratched his head sheepishly, and chuckled.

Even with that young master Fu here today, he didn't get a chance to speak to Aman.

"I think this Aman is not someone you can be interested in. You should give up on that idea as soon as possible!" Aunt Hua said.

"Auntie, what are you saying?" These words felt like a stab to his heart, and Zhao Hu was somewhat displeased.

"I didn't say anything wrong," Aunt Hua thought, realizing it was just her own guess, and didn't want to spread rumors. But she didn't want to see Zhao Hu get deeper and deeper into this mess, so she tried a different approach to persuade him: "Don't you even know what kind of person that Young Master Fu is? He's handsome and comes from a noble family. Aman has been serving him for a long time. How could he possibly be interested in you?"

"So what?" Zhao Hu retorted, somewhat unconvinced.

A man's good looks can't put food on the table. As for being of noble birth, if that young master Fu only had that one house in Wutong Garden, Zhao Hu felt that as long as he was willing to work hard, he could buy a house like that in the city sooner or later.

And his legs are still perfectly fine!

In this respect alone, that young master Fu is far inferior to him.

Moreover, he felt that Aman was not the kind of person who despised the poor and loved the rich.

Seeing his confident demeanor, Aunt Hua knew that nothing she said would make a difference.

Well, when it comes to relationships, you never know until you hit a wall. You only know after you've experienced it yourself.

Aunt Hua shook her head and sighed deeply in the direction Aman and the others had left.

She just hoped that she was overthinking it.

Thinking that if they were going to eat out, they should get their money's worth, Aman was discussing with Mantou what to eat later.

Mantou thought that if he had to spend money on food, then eating noodles would be more cost-effective, as they are plentiful and filling. However, Aman felt that since he made noodles every day and was going to eat out anyway, he should eat something he didn't eat often.

"Then what do you suggest we eat?" Mantou played his trump card, "Young Master loves noodles the most."

He felt that Aman would definitely compromise because of this, after all, the young master's preferences were the most important thing.

Unexpectedly, Aman said, "I think the wontons from that place over there are pretty good. They have thin wrappers, are big, and have both meat and noodles."

The two were deadlocked, and in the end, the decision was handed over to Fu Yunxiu.

"What would you like to eat, young master?" Aman asked with a fawning smile. "I was thinking of having braised potato noodles this afternoon, so how about wontons for lunch?"

"Okay." Fu Yunxiu nodded.

Mantou's stomach was growling with hunger, and a bowl of wontons was definitely not enough to fill him up. Upon hearing this, he immediately started yelling and protesting, "This is not fair! This is a bribe!"

"Then why don't you try bribing me too, hehehe." Aman made a face at him, making Mantou stomp his feet in anger.

Fu Yunxiu was amused by their childish bickering and couldn't help but smile slightly.

Although it was only for a fleeting moment, it was as beautiful as the glow of the sunset and the moon, making even the flowers on the street pale in comparison.

This scene, by sheer coincidence, was witnessed by Shen Jiao, who was riding in a carriage not far away, lifting the curtain to get some fresh air.

"Wait a minute." The sudden voice startled the coachman, who abruptly pulled on the reins and asked in a low voice, "Miss, is there anything you need?"

Shen Jiao didn't reply, but instead lifted the carriage curtain, her beautiful eyes brazenly peering at Fu Yunxiu's face.

She came from a family of military generals; her brother was a rising star in the imperial court who had repeatedly achieved great feats on the battlefield and was highly regarded by the emperor.

Because of her status, there were hundreds, if not thousands, of noble families who wanted to marry her.

Among these people, some are outstanding in appearance and some have extraordinary temperament, but it is rare to find someone who combines both qualities so perfectly as this person in front of you.

However... when Shen Jiao's gaze fell on Fu Yunxiu's legs, she clicked her tongue in regret.

It's a pity... he's paralyzed.

"Let's go!" Shen Jiao lowered the carriage curtain, and the coachman, upon hearing this, cracked his whip to urge the horse and drive the carriage.

As the car passed the three people, the dust it kicked up made Fu Yunxiu cough violently, and Shen Jiao frowned even more.

"He's not only paralyzed, but also sickly."

The carriage passed through the market, then drove out of the east gate towards Ganzhou, finally stopping in front of the most prosperous mansion in Ganzhou.

Shen Jiao and her maid Ku Zhu got out of the carriage, and the coachman went to the backyard to tie up the horses.

"Take a look, see if there are any flaws." Shen Jiao straightened her clothes and tidied her hair.

"Don't worry, Miss, everything is fine," Ku Zhu said.

"That's good. Go back and change your clothes first, then go and greet your brother and mother."

As soon as the two women stepped through the gate, the butler rushed over, looking at her as if she were his savior. “Miss, you’re finally back! The young master was furious.”

"What happened?" Shen Jiao asked.

The steward was even more confused. "I don't know. Young Master has been acting strangely since this morning. Just now, when the Shadow Guard came to report, Young Master got very angry. He not only smashed things all over the place, but also cut his hand."

The fact that the Shadow Guards could be mobilized meant something big had happened. Judging from the young master's angry expression, he thought the Shen family was about to undergo a major upheaval.

"What? Brother is injured? Has a doctor been called to see him?" Shen Jiao asked.

"Young Master is in a bad mood and won't let us near him," the steward said, sounding utterly exasperated.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jiao didn't bother to go back and change her clothes, and went straight to Xianfang Courtyard where Shen Yan lived.

Before she could even enter the room, Shen Jiao heard her brother's voice from outside. It was icy cold and devoid of any warmth as he questioned the shadow guards for their incompetence.

"If we can't even find a single person, what can we expect from you?"

Shen Jiao pushed open the door and entered, and saw several shadow guards kneeling in the courtyard. Shen Yan stood under the corridor, his face pale, clearly very angry.

"Brother, what happened?" Shen Jiao seemed oblivious to the oppressive atmosphere, and slowly walked up to Shen Yan. "Why are you so angry all of a sudden, and with that hand..."

Shen Yan's entire right hand was soaked in blood, yet blood continued to drip onto the ground.

"How did you get hurt like this?" Shen Jiao took out a handkerchief she always carried to bandage the wound, but Shen Yan dodged her and asked with an unfriendly expression, "Where have you been?"

Unexpectedly, the other party didn't appreciate it, and Shen Jiao got angry. She snorted and said, "You went out on business without me. I was bored at home by myself, so I went to Yongzhou to visit my cousin. Didn't Mother tell you?"

"..." Now, it was Shen Yan's turn to feel uncomfortable.

He hasn't seen his mother since the incident yesterday.

Seeing his expression, Shen Jiao knew that her brother had once again missed visiting their mother. She was somewhat displeased, but she also knew that he was tied up with official duties, so she could only be understanding for the time being. "What's wrong with these people? Why are they throwing such a tantrum? Has something happened in the camp?"

Since the Shadow Guards have been mobilized, it's obviously not a matter within the camp, but rather Shen Yan's private affair.

Chen Yan assumed that his younger sister was naive and shook his head, saying gently, "No, it's just that a prisoner escaped."

Knowing that Shen Jiao was present, Shen Yan couldn't say anything more. He could only tell the shadow guards on the ground, "Go down and search again. If there is still no news, deal with them one by one according to military law."

The shadow guards are always elusive, appearing and disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye once they receive an order.

Shen Yan turned to see Shen Jiao still staring blankly at him, clearly wanting to know the whole story. But he didn't want too many people to know about this, so he could only use his uninjured left hand to pat her head and say gently, "Now that you've returned from Yongzhou, you must be tired from the long journey. Go and pay your respects to your mother, and get some rest!"

Not getting the answer she wanted, Shen Jiao pouted and looked at his right hand again, "Then your hand?"

"It's nothing, just a minor scrape. I might be away from home for a while, so please keep an eye on your mother and don't let her worry."

"Okay, okay." Shen Jiao nodded. It was always the same old thing, nagging on and on, and she was so tired of hearing it.

Knowing she was getting impatient, Chen Yan didn't say anything more, and rubbed her head. "I won't be back for lunch. You and Mother can have lunch together. Don't wait for me."

After saying that, he left on his own.

Shen Jiao watched him walk away, then glanced at the scattered bloodstains on the ground, feeling a deep sadness in her heart.

She didn't know if what she was doing was right or wrong.

“Miss,” Ku Zhu said, still somewhat shaken by the young master’s angry roar earlier, “Do you think he might find out that we did it?”

She knew the young master's methods; if he found out they had let that person go...

"No, as long as you don't say anything, no one will know." Shen Jiao was very calm, and even if they found out it was her, her brother wouldn't do anything to her.

Hearing this, Ku Zhu immediately felt relieved. "Don't worry, Miss, I'll keep my mouth shut."

“That’s good,” Shen Jiao nodded. “Let’s go, let’s change our clothes first, then we’ll go see Mother.”

Shen Jiao suppressed all the unease and guilt in her heart.

I also hope that person will keep their promise and never come back in this lifetime.

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"Qiniang Mingzhao" - An inspirational young lady and her loyal magistrate

Ming Zhao, the youngest daughter of the Ming family, in order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, and her childhood sweetheart and fiancé Zhou Yuanqing searched through ancient books and studied diligently for a year. Finally, they created a set of exquisite ancient lacquerware to use for the World Trade Center.

Zhou Yuanqing said that the two of them would get married when he returned this time.

Mingzhao was waiting to be married, but instead of good news from her fiancé, she received news that he had been robbed on the way, died from his injuries, and that his lacquerware had disappeared.

The newly appointed magistrate, Shen Tingsi, was in charge of investigating the matter and eventually discovered that the murderer was a Japanese.

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Mingzhao said that at first, he just wanted to fulfill his grandfather's last wish and let him rest in peace. Later, he wanted to find a way out and pass on this skill.

Shen Tingsi: When I first met Mingzhao, I thought she was just a young lady living in the shadow of her parents. Later, I found that she was just like her name, wise and intelligent, and dazzling.

The Substitute Bride: Little White Rabbit and Big Bad Wolf

Xiao Bai Ze Shu Yao transmigrates into the body of a substitute bride who is forced to marry the disabled general Yan Sui Zhi.

Rumor has it that this man has an eccentric personality and is unpredictable; all three of his previous wives died on their wedding night, without exception.

Sure enough, as soon as Shu Yao entered the house, before her veil was even lifted, the man grabbed her neck fiercely and said, "If you don't want to die, get out of here right now."

The veil slipped off, revealing the beautiful woman with a wronged expression and teary eyes. "My husband, I'm hungry."

Yan Suizhi: "..." Is this person out of their mind?

Yan Suizhi spent his life on the battlefield, achieving numerous military exploits, but unexpectedly aroused the emperor's suspicion. At the victory banquet, a cup of poisoned wine crippled him, leaving him crippled in both legs, unable to fight, and with his life hanging by a thread.

The emperor was still not at ease, so he granted her marriage three times in a row, and each time blood stained the bridal chamber on their wedding night.

On this fourth occasion, the other party not only did not make a move, but also said that he was cold late at night and wanted to be held while sleeping.

Yan Suizhi guessed that the emperor had run out of tricks and had changed tactics.

Ha, let's see how long she can keep up this act...

From then on, Yan Suizhi always granted Shu Yao's requests.

Shu Yao complained that the bed at home was too hard, so he sold his possessions to buy her a softer, larger bed.

Shu Yao disliked the food, so he suppressed his subordinates and made them all become chefs.

Shu Yao disliked his family's poverty, so he dragged his disabled body out to earn money.

Shu Yao then lived a life of ease, with everything done for her, but everyone thought that Yan Suizhi was being hypocritical and waiting for an opportunity to make his move.

Until one of his trips away, Shu Yao was summoned to the palace by the emperor, where she was tortured beyond recognition and nearly lost her life.

The usually calm and collected man, who was always so composed and strategic, suddenly flew into a rage. "They've already spoiled her to this extent. Making her the most honored woman in the world isn't too much to ask!"