Song Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Your older sisters don't have your level of awareness; they just followed in that shrew's footsteps."
"Madam's temper has been like this for a long time, yet Father indulges her unconditionally. Third Uncle, in your opinion, what is Madam's appearance and talent like?"
Song He'er's question startled Song Xiaoyu, who then quickly recovered and smiled, "Madam is plain-looking and not very literate, but she was just incredibly lucky to be born into such a privileged family. It's precisely because of this that your father has treated her with such respect all these years..."
Song He'er had personally witnessed how furious Song Xiaoqi was about Li Shi not arriving in Xinzhou on time. If these feelings did not come from genuine emotions, then why was he so anxious to find Li Shi's whereabouts?
"So, Uncle also believes that Father's respect for Madam was not based on affection, right?"
"You could say that, but we're not mind readers, so how could we know what he's thinking?"
"Hmm... Uncle San is right."
Song He'er forced a smile and then fell silent.
The soldiers did indeed go into the room to change their clothes, and then took out a bundle, looking as if they were about to go out.
Song Xiaoyu and Song He'er hid behind the fence, listening to the whispers of the group.
Soldier A hoisted the bundle onto his shoulder and said to another soldier beside him, "After deducting travel expenses, this is the amount we'll receive on this trip!"
"so much?"
"General Song is wealthy and generous; this small amount of money is nothing to him. As long as we keep an eye on his connections, we'll always have food to eat. He's much more generous than those stingy Nanzhao merchants..."
"However, General Nubis of the Western Continent is a straightforward man. Every time we send a letter, he will give us the money. He is a man of his word."
Soldier B sneered, "The two of us are their most important liaisons. To be honest, without us, would these deals have gone so smoothly?"
"Ah, I just hope the imperial court can keep these two hats on our heads forever, so we can be content in this remote borderland~"
"Forget about keeping this hat, we'd be lucky to even keep these two heads!"
As they talked and laughed, their steps quickened, and soon their figures disappeared from Song He'er's sight.
Song Chengyu broke out in a cold sweat and almost collapsed to the ground.
"My God, how dare he be so audacious as to secretly communicate with other countries? This is a capital offense of treason!"
Song He'er helped Song Xiaoyu up from the ground. "Third Uncle, I told you long ago, but you just didn't believe me. He's been doing this for a while now. We have to come up with a solution; we can't let him drag us down with us..."
Song Xiaoyu looked as if she had been hit by frost, listless and unable to utter a single word.
"My mind is in a mess right now... I thought he was just having some money coming and going, I never imagined he would do something like this. Even though we're not under the emperor's nose, once this is exposed, everyone connected to him will surely die a horrible death!"
"Third Uncle, it's not safe here anymore. Let's go back first. Also, don't let my mother know what we saw today. She's just recovered and can't take it."
Song Xiaoyu nodded. "Of course I know all that. Sigh, it's just that your father really breaks my heart... We need to come up with a solution as soon as possible. Let's go back first."
"Um."
Song He'er didn't say anything more. The time when she needed help was over. Song Xiaoyu knew what kind of person her brother was, and he would help her find a solution in the future. She was no longer alone in facing this huge trouble.
When the two returned to the group, they saw Zhang Xiue arguing with a tall, thin man.
Song Xiaoyu became somewhat agitated and rushed over, pulling the person behind her. Then she yelled at the rude man, "What are you doing here? Coming here to bully a group of women?"
Ruizhen stood by, sobbing and apologizing, "I'm sorry, it's my fault. I've caused everyone trouble. I'll take him home right away..."
As she spoke, Ruizhen went over and pulled the cursing man away.
But the next moment, the person was thrown to the ground by that scoundrel.
"You filthy old hag! I'm already being lenient by sparing your life, and now you dare to betray me and seek refuge with someone else. Don't you know which man gave you favors so you'd work for someone else here? Tell me! How many things have you been hiding from me?"
The man was talking nonsense and showed no mercy to Ruizhen.
No wonder this kind of person can completely disregard his reputation and live with prostitutes; he must have acted improperly and is morally corrupt!
"No, no, stop making a scene here. We'll talk about it back home. Let's go... let's go now!"
As she spoke, Ruizhen reached out to pull him again, but this time, the man slapped her across the face, causing blood to trickle from the corner of her mouth.
Qin Xiaoniang was furious and tried to stop her, but suddenly she started coughing violently...
Song He'er quickly went to support her, "Mother, don't get angry. It's not worth it to argue with this kind of person. In a bit, I'll have Uncle San get a big stick and kick him out!"
"Hey! You little brat, who do you think you are, daring to interfere in my wife's affairs? Be careful, or I'll beat you up too!"
Song He'er was not afraid of threats from such low-level thugs. These people were nothing more than loudmouths with no real skills.
"Hit me? What right do you have to hit me? Although we are all prisoners, we are not without people in Xinzhou. Of course, even if there is nowhere to seek justice, do you think you can beat a group of us? I think you are just showing off in front of your wife."
The skinny man was clearly hit where it hurt: he only knew how to bully his wife and children, so he lost face and raised his leg to kick Ruizhen again.
Zhang Xiue reacted quickly, grabbing a broom and placing it across his feet, causing him to trip and fall headfirst.
"You call yourself a man? You shameless bastard, always fooling around with prostitutes, not caring about your wife and mother's lives. I'm already being kind to God by not beating you to death. Now go find somewhere cool to stay!"
Looking at the skinny monkey's shameless and fearless attitude, Song He'er's anger surged to the top of her head.
How is this any different from those modern, heartless, cheating men who have affairs?
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