"The security in He County has always been bad. When did such a domineering person appear? Mother, where did this happen? Shall we go and see?" Da Wa was surprised and wanted to go and see! Recently, he had met a lot of rich people with his mother. He wondered who was bullying him like this. He should stay away from such people in the future.
Seeing that Qin San Niang did not object, the beggar told them the location. It turned out to be in the same direction as their shop, so it wouldn't hurt to go and take a look.
The trapped beggar father and son were kneeling on the ground, trembling with fear. Although they were disheveled and the father's clothes were tattered from being beaten, Qin San Niang and Da Wa recognized him at a glance as Wang Erlang! And standing opposite them, arrogant and haughty, was also an acquaintance... Xiao Cui! Xie Yu Yan's maid!
The mother and son looked at each other, both filled with shock!
The eldest child led his mother to a secluded spot, and from the whispers of the onlookers, the mother's family pieced together the facts of the matter.
It was said that Wang Erlang and his son were so careless that they knocked over the maid's snack box and drinks. Seeing the pastries scattered all over the floor, the greedy little beggar didn't even apologize; instead, he reached out and grabbed some to eat. This infuriated the maid! She was immediately enraged and began cursing at the father and son, even grabbing a stick to strike them. How could Wang Erlang let his son be beaten? He quickly blocked the oncoming stick…
Unexpectedly, Da Bao was a troublemaker. Seeing his father being beaten, he cursed Xiao Cui and the others again, and even Xie Yuyan, who was sitting in the sedan chair, was not spared.
Originally, Xie Yuyan didn't want to escalate the situation, as she had important matters to attend to. However, the crowd of onlookers grew larger and larger, eventually blocking the sedan chair. Even the most good-tempered person would find it hard to contain themselves, especially since she wasn't exactly benevolent to begin with. Now, with the added prestige of being the concubine of the Prince of Zhennan, she felt even more superior! She sternly ordered the servants behind her to seize the two individuals!
Qin Sanniang pondered to herself that Wang Erlang and Dabao were, after all, somewhat related to them, and the children even had a friendship with Wang Erlang. If Xie Yuyan really captured them, the consequences would certainly not be good. However, she didn't have any good ideas at the moment. Xie Yuyan was as troublesome as a leech, like a stubborn plaster; it was best not to expose her. Otherwise, all her previous attempts to avoid her would be in vain.
"Don't rush, let's talk about it later!" Qin San Niang calmed herself down and patted Da Wa on the shoulder.
The eldest child nodded, knowing that this was not the right time to make a move.
Seeing that the little beggar in front was also staring, Qin San Niang signaled Da Wa to call him out.
"Madam, what can I do for you?" the little beggar asked, somewhat puzzled.
Without beating around the bush, Qin Sanniang asked, "Does your Beggars' Sect have a leader? Where is the leader?"
"Of course we have a gang leader! He's incredibly powerful! But our gang leader isn't someone a mere woman like you can order around..."
"Fifty taels of silver! Ask the gang leader if he's willing to see me," Qin Sanniang said painfully. But saving lives was the priority, so fifty taels it was! What's lost can be regained!
What? Fifty taels? Then who would still be a beggar? The little beggar swallowed hard. "You wait here, I'll go and call our gang leader and elders right now!"
The little beggar seemed to have been given a whirlwind of speed, dashing into the crowd in a flash.
Before long, Qin San Niang met the leader of the Beggars' Sect...
A boy who was about the same age as his eldest son!
The boy had a dark complexion and a gaunt appearance. The hair on his head was dry and yellow, tied casually with a tattered strip of cloth whose color was indistinguishable. Only his eyes were very bright.
Tan San Niang thought to herself, "I wonder if it's too late to take back these fifty taels now?"
The young man looked at the woman before him and said impatiently, "I heard you wanted to see me?! Do you want me to save that father and son?" He asked suspiciously, wondering if the woman knew the father and son. But it didn't seem like it. If they had such wealthy relatives, how could they have become beggars? Could the woman be simply being kind? That didn't seem like it either. Didn't she see the shrewd glint in her eyes? That was a sign of someone who was cunning and calculating.
Qin Sanniang, who was being scrutinized, was also sizing up the young man. The fact that he could deduce her purpose from a single sentence showed that the young man was not only not stupid, but actually extremely intelligent. Indeed, someone who could become the leader of the Beggars' Sect was no ordinary person!
Qin San Niang laughed, "Chief, you are so wise and powerful that you could guess my intention. To tell you the truth, I want to save these two people. Look how pitiful they are! But I am just a woman and I really don't have any good ideas. If that young lady sees me, wouldn't she seek revenge? I have elderly parents and young children to support, so I have to consider my family's needs."
The boy looked her up and down again, then noticed the older boy behind her, whose features resembled hers. He thought to himself that what the woman said might not be entirely false.
Their Beggars' Clan was already dwindling in size, and much of their territory in He County had been robbed. If they didn't band together for mutual support, where would they find a way to survive? Even if this woman wasn't willing to pay, he would still find a way to save her! Besides, he wasn't without options. Now that there was such a willing sucker to pay, things were even easier!
That's fifty taels of silver! He'd never seen such a large sum of money in his life! Enough for them to eat and drink for over a year, right? They shouldn't starve or freeze to death this winter, should they? His grandfather had said this winter was going to be a harsh one, very difficult…
"Since you're so kind-hearted, I can't be an unrighteous person, so I'll help you out. But what about the silver?" the young man asked coldly. "If you don't give it to us, our Little Beggars' Clan is not to be trifled with!"
“Of course, my mother has always kept her word! But if you can’t rescue this father and son, you won’t get a single penny. And your Little Beggars’ Gang’s name will be erased from He County from now on!” Da Wa retorted. He wasn’t easily intimidated; he was naturally unhappy that the boy had disrespected his mother.
A hint of surprise flashed in the boy's eyes; he seemed not to have expected that this well-behaved young man would also be so sharp-tongued! So, a smirk played on his lips, and he snorted coldly, "Fine, we'll see!"
After saying that, he strode into the crowd.
I don't know what method he used, but many beggars came out from all directions. They were mostly teenagers and many younger ones, and they gathered in a safe area on the outer perimeter.
It may seem loose and disorganized, but it is actually very well organized and disciplined.
Xie Yuyan and the others were surrounded, making it difficult for them to get out. This young man was no ordinary person!
The Xie family's servants and guards were no longer Fei Peng and his men; those now surrounding Xie Yuyan were simply bodyguards.
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