Chapter 78
If Xue Shun really had to go and ask Shen Jiao for it himself, he would feel a little embarrassed.
But afraid that she would really get angry, he deliberately added: "Tell her that I like what she does very much. No matter what you say, it's all nonsense. You are too old, deaf and blind, and you can't tell whether I like it or not. You are just afraid that I will kick you out, so you deliberately want to compete with her and want me to value you more. You are jealous of her and can't stand seeing us both doing well, so you want to replace me. You are so insidious..."
Xue Shun became more and more convinced as he spoke, and his eyes changed immediately: "That's what you think, go and apologize to her! Otherwise, get out of here!"
Wei Qian: ...
A small amount of truth is mixed with a lot of speculation. You scolded me and still wanted me to listen to you. Am I a despicable person?
I'm sorry, I really don't think face is more important than life.
Wei Qian agreed hesitantly, not daring to delay for a moment. After finally getting the jar back, he hurried back to the kitchen to look at his medicine pot. As he was busy, a feeling of grief and indignation surged in his heart, and he was so sad that he almost cried.
But he was very strong, because Qiongzhi was like a wooden stake sticking beside him, afraid that he would add something he shouldn't add to the pot, and even his tears were strictly guarded.
"Wipe it off. How can we use the pot if it falls into it?" Qiongzhi considerately handed over a used rag.
Wei Qian took a look and said, "This is all oil... How can I use it?"
"Who cares? If you dirty the medicine pot, I'll tell the young master that you're doing something bad and kick you out. Don't think we don't know why you're staying."
She put her hands on her hips and looked aggressive.
Wei Qian: It’s too bullying.
He carefully took up his sleeve and wiped his eyes.
He has completely realized his position in this courtyard. Most likely, he is not even as good as Xuan Youxi's group of stupid kids who can only gnaw on random things.
Trying to please others will not make you welcome. It seems that there is no other choice except to stay quiet and treat the disease diligently.
Okay.
It's good to be a little plain.
When no one spoiled him, Wei Qian was still very patient. He calmed down and quickly adapted to life in Liao'eyuan.
It was quite easy to adapt. He was surprised to find that as long as he didn't go against Shen Jiao, no one in this courtyard would pay any attention to him. Even Master Xue Shun was too lazy to tell him to get out, and they all pretended that he didn't exist.
If he had known this, why would he do it?
Wei Qian felt sorry for himself, so he wanted to find something to do. Hesitantly and shamelessly, he went to Xue Shun and asked him for help. He asked him to send a few people to his residence to help move some medical books and other items, and bring his two servants along.
"They're just two little kids, about eleven or twelve. They won't cause any trouble. All they need is a bed, and they can help the girls in the yard with some work."
Xue Shun refused: "No."
Wei Qian said cautiously, "I can pay for their accommodation and food. If they help me prepare medicine for your illness, I can get twice the result with half the effort."
Xue Shun still refused: "No, I can ask Qiongzhi and the others to get your things for you, but the servants can't. I don't like crowds."
Actually, that’s not the case. Xue Shun just didn’t know what to do with these two servants.
Wei Qian's eyes lit up. "That's perfect, sir. One of them is deaf and the other dumb. They don't talk much on weekdays and sit somewhere all day. If you don't pay attention, it's as if they're not there. I'll ask them to move around less. They won't bother you, sir."
Xue Shun: ...
"No……"
"Sir, it's time to drink your medicine. It's almost cold." Shen Jiao picked up the bowl and handed it to him.
Xue Shun glanced at her, took it silently, and drank it all in one breath. He frowned because of the bitterness and was speechless. He still didn't like to eat candied fruits, so he just rinsed his mouth.
Shen Jiao took advantage of this opportunity to persuade him, "They are just two children. Young Master, why don't you agree to it? We can save some trouble. There will be someone to prepare the medicine, and no one will have to worry about it. Besides, they live in the mountains by themselves, which is inconvenient and dangerous."
"Let me think about it and talk to you later."
Xue Shun waited until Wei Qian tactfully excused himself before asking Shen Jiao, "Why did you agree to this? We're going to kill him, and what will happen to the two children then?"
"That depends on what they want others to do," Shen Jiao squatted in front of Xue Shun, holding his hand, and said seriously, "Sir, if you want to accomplish this, you must not be soft-hearted. Those two children would be dangerous if they were left outside. It would be better to keep them under our noses. We will know their every move. Even if they want revenge later, we can deal with them in time."
Or kill them all together and get rid of them once and for all.
Shen Jiao swallowed her words silently and continued, "If the Master can't bear it, then forget it. I'll go and tell him not to bring the two children here."
She made a move to stand up.
Xue Shun also raised his head following her movements.
"No... ask them to come."
Even as he said this, he couldn't help but feel reluctant and hesitant, but at this point he had no choice.
The opportunity must not be missed, even if he doesn't want Shen Jiao to give him a push.
As soon as Xue Shun agreed, Shen Jiao immediately went to talk to Wei Qian and even said thank you.
Shen Jiao said with a smile, "You don't have to thank me. Qiongzhi will ask them to bring your money as well. Remember to pay me back when the time comes."
Wei Qian:...I knew she wasn't that kind!
The world is fickle and people's hearts are no longer the same, which makes people sad. Wei Qian said with a stiff smile: "Don't worry, I will return it to you as soon as I get it."
"Remember the interest," Shen Jiao said matter-of-factly, "I pay out nine out of thirteen here, and I pay it back daily instead of monthly."
"Nine out and thirteen back? And you're using the sun instead of the moon? How come you're even more corrupt than those who lend money at usury?" Wei Qian jumped up in fright as if he was on fire.
Shen Jiao said unhappily, "Why are you saying such harsh things? They're kind-hearted, you can't expect me to help you for nothing, right? Isn't it only natural to give them a little thank you?"
"That's not possible..." Wei Qian muttered, "That's not possible... Money doesn't just come from the wind..."
"Is it mine?" Shen Jiao said angrily. "How can you be so bad? You make money so much easier than me, and yet you still want to cheat me out of a few ounces of silver. You might as well just kill me. Go ahead and take your knife and chop me to death to make oil. Sell my heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. You black-hearted profiteer, damn you, struck by lightning! Why didn't I let that horse kick you to death? You plague-inducing beast!"
As Shen Jiao spoke, tears began to fall, and she reached out and patted her face.
The slaps came down on his head all at once, like iron palms, each one bringing a strong wind.
Wei Qian was dizzy from the beating and held his head. He begged for mercy repeatedly and agreed to everything.
When she looked up again, she was standing in front of Xue Shun crying.
The Seventeenth Young Master, who was so partial to him that he almost hurt him, even asked, "Did he bully you?"
Wei Qian burst into tears, "Master! I didn't do that. I'm so wronged!"
"What's the point of going to Tongcaifang and telling me about your grievances? Besides, paying back debts is only natural." Xue Shun asked a few questions and decisively took sides.
Wei Qian sobbed, "That's nine out and thirteen back... using the sun instead of the moon..."
Xue Shun frowned: "There's nothing we can do about it. It's your fault for owing you money."
Wei Qian defended himself: "She didn't say there was profit."
Shen Jiao felt wronged: "You didn't ask."
"Okay, it's all his fault, don't cry." Xue Shun handed her a handkerchief to comfort her, and turned around and reminded her worriedly, "You have to return it to her."
"……yes!"
Wei Qian was almost suffocated to death. In this life, he was the only one who cheated others. When had anyone ever cheated him? Even when he was being tightly entangled by the Sixth Young Master, he didn't feel so aggrieved.
It's really too late to regret after one wrong step.
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