Chapter 95 Wu Cheng's advances were not successful.
Seeing that she had frightened the two, Madam Min Qiao quickly explained, "I've heard everything about your family from Xiao Hongbao. When we return from Jiangnan, I will release your indentures and find someone to register you as citizens so that Xiao Hongbao and his elder brother can also participate in the imperial examinations."
"Little Hongbao said he wants you to be an old feudal lord like me in the future!" The last sentence was said to Granny Fang.
Upon hearing this, Granny Fang's eyes immediately reddened, and she said in a flustered manner, "Grand...Grand Madam, how...how can this be?"
Madam Min waved her hand with a smile, "I was careless before and didn't take your family's actual situation into account. Do everything as I say."
Madam Min sighed and said with self-reproach, "In the past, I only said that I treated you as a sister, but in reality, I neglected you in many ways. I suppose, given your status, you wouldn't really dare to call me a sister, would you?"
"That's good now. Once we release your whole family from civilian status, and have your eldest grandson get you a degree, you'll finally be able to stand up straight!"
Upon hearing this, Granny Fang was moved to tears and immediately knelt down to kowtow to Madam Min, saying, "Madam, you have treated me so well, I have no way to repay you!"
Madam Min's eyes also reddened, and she went to help him up herself, but Granny Fang couldn't stand up. Instead, she turned around and glared at Yang An, who was already dumbfounded, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and kowtow to the Grand Madam?"
"Oh, right! Right!" Yang An realized what was happening and quickly knelt down next to Granny Fang. He then called over Xiao Hongbao, and the three of them kowtowed to Madam Min Qiao to express their gratitude.
Wiping away her tears, Madam Min personally helped the three of them up. "From now on, don't kneel in front of me. You all need to start learning to live with your backs straight."
"Madam, thank you! Thank you!"
Even the usually calm and experienced Steward Yang An was so moved that tears streamed down his face. He could only say thank you and couldn't say anything else.
***
Meanwhile, Weijia in the capital also encountered some trouble.
"Miss Weijia, you just got back from outside? What a coincidence, we've run into you again. We've met twice in one day, what a coincidence!"
When the steward Wu Cheng encountered Wei Jia returning to the Xuanping Marquis's residence at the gate, he greeted her with a polite smile.
Wei Jia rolled her eyes. She was certain that Wu Cheng was deliberately waiting at the door to bump into her!
The old lady had only been gone for less than ten days, and she had already run into Wu Cheng five or six times! At first, it was once every two or three days, but now it had escalated to twice a day! If she wasn't targeting her with ulterior motives, she would write her name backwards!
This person never does anything when they meet; he just smiles at her and says some ambiguous things. He only comes up to help her carry things when he sees her carrying them.
He was extremely cheerful, generous, enthusiastic, and sunny, and with his naturally good looks, he was indeed very likable.
Come to think of it, this is how Feixu was gradually deceived, right?
Thinking of this, Wei Jia's face visibly fell.
Back then, the Dowager Madam didn't manage affairs, and after Feixu's death, she had no intention of dealing with Wu Cheng. Of course, there was no need to deal with him, since Feixu and he were both willing to be at each other's mercy.
Later, I heard that Wu Cheng had been driven to the estate by the Lady of the Marquis.
To my utter surprise, this person has been up and running around again as soon as the old lady left!
They even targeted her!
That's incredibly audacious!
At that moment, Wei Jia suddenly realized how good A Jiu was. If A Jiu were here, she would have asked A Jiu to go up and kick that person away.
But now that Ajiu isn't here, she has to find a way to get rid of this clingy person herself.
Just as Wei Jia was pondering this, she suddenly saw Steward Wang from the neighboring Enping Earl's Mansion leading two tall and burly servants toward the Marquis's Mansion.
The three of them carried quite a few things, some on their shoulders and some in their hands. They were clearly there to deliver something to Su Rongrong.
Wei Jia's mind raced, and she immediately shouted sharply, "Wu Cheng! Don't go too far! Don't think that just because the Grand Madam isn't here, I, Wei Jia, can be bullied like this!"
As she spoke, she rushed over and slapped the person across the face. After slapping her, she leaned towards Steward Wang with a look of grief and indignation, appearing weak, helpless, and pitiful, as if seeking help.
Wu Cheng was stunned by the beating and hadn't even reacted when he saw two burly men from the Enping Earl's Mansion bypass Steward Wang, quickly walk to Wei Jia's side, throw what they were holding on the ground, rush over in a few steps, and lift Wu Cheng up like a chick.
"What the hell is this brat? How dare he bully Wei Jia? He's got a death wish!"
He then slammed the person to the ground.
With a loud bang, Wu Cheng felt as if his body had fallen apart.
However, before he could make a move, another burly man, who was a step too slow and failed to grab him, kicked him three or four meters away. "You bastard, you dare to mess with the people our Lord is protecting? I'll make sure you're dead!"
Wu Cheng felt a sharp pain all over his body, followed by dizziness, and he quickly lost consciousness.
Looking at Wu Cheng, who was lying in the corner like a lump of mud, coughing up blood, Wei Jia couldn't help but smile.
Great, this guy deserves to be taught a lesson!
However, it's unclear what Lady Hou is planning this time, resorting to the same old tricks.
Unfortunately, she wasn't a simple-minded girl like Feixu, and she wouldn't fall for her charm.
Soon, Lady Wu, the wife of the Marquis, heard about the commotion at the Marquis's residence. At first, she was somewhat annoyed when she heard the report that Wu Cheng had been beaten by the men of the Earl of Enping's household.
But after she found out the reason for the incident and questioned Wu Cheng about his actions during his stay at the mansion, Madam Wu was immediately enraged.
"What is Wu Cheng trying to do?" Wu was so angry that she smashed the teacup on the table.
A few days ago, Wu Cheng's father knelt before her, crying and begging her to let Wu Cheng return to the manor. She considered that Steward Wu was an old man who had come with her from the Wu family as part of her dowry, and wanted to give him some face. Besides, some time had passed since the Fei Xu incident, and the Grand Madam hadn't mentioned anything about punishing Wu Cheng. Furthermore, the Grand Madam had now left the capital and probably wouldn't be back for at least a year or two.
Therefore, his request was granted, and Wu Cheng was brought back from the estate.
Who would have thought that in just a few days, Wu Cheng would secretly go and flirt with Wei Jia of Songhetang!
What does he want to do?
The more Wu thought about it, the angrier she became, and she immediately called Wu Cheng's father to ask him.
Unexpectedly, this Steward Wu not only knew nothing when asked, but also cried poverty and grievances, saying that Wu Cheng's internal organs were injured and without ginseng to treat his injuries, he was afraid he would not survive. He also said that his whole family were Wu's dowry servants and were loyal to her, begging her to give money and ginseng to treat Wu Cheng's injuries.
Mrs. Wu was furious.
Just then, Min Yuexi arrived.
She glanced coldly at Steward Wu kneeling on the ground and asked in an icy tone, "Uncle Wu, what are you trying to do?"
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