Chapter 79 Wu Bo's Abnormalities
Having appeased the Enping County government, Yan Jin sent a letter of apology to the capital overnight, recounting everything in detail. He even said that the Enping Earl's Mansion was willing to be a tool in Emperor Xiaozhao's hand, to be used against whomever it was pointed at.
Thus, Yan Jin quickly inherited the title of Earl of Enping, and the bloody massacre at the Earl's mansion was left unresolved. Even the bandits who committed the murders were now legitimately appointed as regular guards of the Earl's mansion.
However, after this ordeal, the Enping Earl's Mansion could no longer remain unscathed.
Yan Jin was also summoned to the capital.
Before the new year, the Ministry of Rites began selecting a site for Yan Jin to build the Earl's Mansion.
At that time, many families who had heard about the Earl of Enping killing his mother, father, and siblings were burning incense and praying to Buddha, hoping that the Earl of Enping's mansion would not be built next to their own homes.
It was also bad luck for the Marquis of Xuanping's family, as they had a lot of trouble during that period, which damaged their reputation.
So, after the Ministry of Rites discussed it, Emperor Xiaozhao made the final decision, and the Enping Earl's Mansion was located next to the Xuanping Marquis's Mansion.
After recounting the story of the Earl of Enping, Madam Zheng was still shaken. "Don't let his young age fool you, the Earl of Enping was incredibly ruthless! He killed his entire family! It's said that his youngest sister was only two years old!"
After listening, Madam Min was deeply moved, "He really is a ruthless person! It's a pity I don't have his abilities!"
Madam Zheng looked at Madam Min with a strange expression. "What do you mean by that? It sounds to me that you're not afraid at all, but rather you seem to admire her?"
Min Qiao gave an awkward laugh, almost blurting out what was on her mind.
To be honest, what the Earl of Enping did was something she wanted to do but couldn't.
In her past life, everyone in the Marquis's mansion betrayed her! They even conspired to poison her!
The moment she was reborn, didn't she also want to kill everyone like the Earl of Enping?
But she couldn't!
Because she didn't have that ability, that courage, or the determination to fight to the death and end things right from the start!
Therefore, all she could do was to feign indifference and free herself from the power struggles and conspiracies within the Marquis's mansion, so she could live a different life!
Seeing that Madam Min Qiao only smiled and didn't speak, Madam Zheng patted her worriedly and reminded her, "You'd better take it easy. I was quite unconventional before, but compared to the Earl of Enping, I'm nothing!"
"It's fine if you act impulsively once in a while, just like me. But never learn from the Earl of Enping, who kills people at the drop of a hat!"
"At our age, taking care of our health is the most important thing!"
Madam Min Qiao looked at Madam Zheng speechlessly, "Which eye of yours saw me about to kill someone? Who do you think I want to kill? Who can I kill? And who do I dare to kill?"
Madam Zheng glared at her with a frustrated expression and retorted, "But your gaze just now was clearly daggers! I saw it clearly, don't think I'm blind! Tell me, who were you thinking of just now?"
Madam Min Qiao twitched her lips, sighed helplessly, and said to cover up her embarrassment, "I was just thinking about the Earl of Enping's biological father and mother. Do you think that if women could inherit family property and titles, would an ambitious person like Yang Yuhui still have the chance to usurp the family property and murder his wife and children?"
Madam Zheng also sighed, "Alas, who can say otherwise? The old man and his wife probably never dreamed that the son-in-law they carefully selected would be a wolf in sheep's clothing!"
Madam Min Qiao nodded: "That's right. The fact that Yang Yuhui was chosen by the old man and his wife shows that his character, talent, and abilities were all rigorously tested. But in the end, it was all a facade! Just how good at pretending is he?"
"Who says otherwise! She really knows how to put on an act!" Madam Zheng wholeheartedly agreed.
Madam Min secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Very good, she had successfully diverted Madam Zheng's attention.
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In Lingyun Pavilion, where Uncle Wu and Rongrong were temporarily staying, Weijia took the medicine prepared by the maid and personally fed it to Su Rongrong.
"Sister, I can do it myself." Su Rongrong reached out and groped for the medicine bowl.
Wei Jia avoided her hand and gently comforted her, "Don't move, I'll feed you. You don't need to feel embarrassed, taking care of you is what I should do. If it weren't for me inviting you to the mansion to tell stories for the Grand Madam, and if I hadn't gone to the teahouse to look for you several times, Zhao Zhiheng wouldn't have targeted you and caused you to suffer an undeserved disaster."
Su Rongrong gently shook her head, "I don't blame you, sister. You wanted to help me, so you invited me and Uncle Wu to the Marquis's mansion to tell stories for the Grand Madam. Without your advice, Uncle Wu and I wouldn't even have the ability to make a living in the capital."
Wei Jia sighed, "I was just giving you an idea. It's your own skill to be able to make a living."
At this point, Wei Jia changed the subject, "Look, your injuries are almost healed. In a couple more days, you can stop taking this medicine."
Su Rongrong nodded slightly, her heart filled with reluctance. Once her injuries healed, she and Uncle Wu should leave the Marquis's residence.
Just then, Wei Jia continued, "I begged the Grand Madam for her grace, and in a couple of days, she will invite a royal physician from the palace to examine your eyes."
“I asked the doctor at the clinic before, and he said that you only fell and hit your head, which caused blindness, and that it should be curable.”
Su Rongrong trembled, and tears immediately streamed down her face. "Sister Linxiang, you...you've been so good to me. I have nothing to repay you with..."
"Just call me Wei Jia," Wei Jia reminded her with a wry smile. "I abandoned my old name a long time ago."
Cao Linxiang, that was her former name. From the moment the Cao family's property was confiscated and her family members were sold off, they no longer deserved to have their own names.
Su Rongrong obediently called out, "Sister Weijia."
Wei Jia put down the medicine she was drinking halfway through, took out a handkerchief and wiped away Su Rongrong's tears. "I don't want your repayment. From the moment you and Uncle Wu gave me water on our way to the capital, I've considered you my sister. I hope to cure your eye disease so you can see this world again."
“But Sister Weijia, it will cost a lot of money to cure my eyes. When I first arrived in the capital last year, Uncle Wu took me to a clinic to inquire. The doctor there said that it would cost a lot of money to cure my eyes, and there was no guarantee that it would be cured. The situation might even get worse than it is now.”
Su Rongrong spoke in a somewhat listless tone.
She and Uncle Wu performed storytelling at the Junyue Teahouse every day, earning just enough to cover their rent and daily expenses. If it weren't for Sister Weijia bringing her to the Marquis's residence to perform for the Grand Madam and earning her thirty taels of silver, she and Uncle Wu wouldn't even have any emergency savings.
Although they were affected by the Grand Madam's affair and encountered Zhao Zhiheng's misfortune, they also received two hundred taels of compensation. The Zhao family gave them one hundred taels, and the Grand Madam insisted on giving them another one hundred taels. It could be considered a blessing in disguise.
At least for the time being, they won't have to worry about money anymore.
However, if she needed to treat her eyes, her two hundred taels of silver wouldn't be enough.
"Silly girl, don't worry, I still have the money to treat your eyes."
Wei Jia smiled and explained, "When I first arrived at the Marquis's residence last year, the Grand Madam gave me one hundred taels of silver and allowed me to do some small business outside the residence in my spare time. Now, that money has increased tenfold in my hands."
At this point, Wei Jia sighed with feigned annoyance, "Sigh, I'll have to work even harder to earn money for the Grand Madam from now on! Otherwise, I'm afraid that brat Ajiu will squander all of the Grand Madam's money!"
"If the Grand Madam runs out of money, how will she support so many young maids at Songhe Hall?"
Su Rongrong was amused by Wei Jia's tone, "Aside from being a big eater, there's nothing wrong with A Jiu, right? Why do you dislike her so much? I remember, A Jiu once helped you chase away a lecherous man."
She had met Ajiu a few times; she was a quiet girl who didn't talk much. But she loved to eat.
Every time Sister Weijia brought Ajiu to visit her, while they talked, Ajiu would sit to the side, eating sunflower seeds, snacks, and drinking tea. She was a very well-behaved and quiet little girl.
Wei Jia rolled her eyes, but then remembered that Su Rongrong couldn't see her, and was about to speak.
Just then, Uncle Wu, who was lame, hopped into the house.
His eyes were urgent and his expression was flustered. As soon as he entered the door, he shouted urgently, "Miss, pack quickly, we need to leave the Marquis's mansion immediately!"
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