Only in this way could he avoid living in endless regret all the time.
Wang was unaware of Huang Chuan's thoughts.
After confirming with Qingtian, his face immediately darkened. "You go down first, I'll stay here alone for a while."
"What would you like to eat for dinner tonight, Madam?"
"A stewed bowl of bird's nest will do; it's hot and I don't have an appetite."
"This servant understands."
After Qingtian left, Wang lay on the bed in a daze, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.
She felt that same sense of helplessness again.
Unable to catch people, unable to catch money, unable to catch anything...
Huang Lao Er and his wife were unaware of the couple's affectation.
This time, they weren't polite at all. Upon seeing the person, they tied them up without saying a word.
This nonsensical behavior puzzled Boss Huang. "Second brother, what are you doing?"
He was just sitting in his study reminiscing about the past when suddenly a group of people barged in and tied him up.
I was sitting at home when disaster struck out of nowhere, and I had no idea why.
"I'd like to ask you what you're doing," Huang Lao Er said, his face dark. "You dare to pawn off things bestowed by the emperor? You're not afraid of death, but why drag your whole family down with you?"
As he spoke, he couldn't help but raise his fist and punch Huang, beating him until he was rolling on the ground before stopping.
Originally intending to act like the eldest brother, Huang Lao Da immediately felt guilty upon hearing Huang Lao Er's words, "How did you know?"
"You think no one will know if you go to the next county?" Huang Lao Er was very disappointed. "Mother was worried and had someone follow you the whole time. Luckily, that's how it is, otherwise she would have been dragged down to death without even knowing it."
If you're tired of living, just say so now. I'll find you whatever you need, whether it's a knife or a rope, and I can even prepare a coffin in advance!
“It’s not that serious,” Huang Laoda explained with a pale face. “The jade pendant has no mark, so it’s not easy to be discovered. And Mother’s status is special. Even if the Emperor knew, he wouldn’t pursue this matter for such a small thing.”
"You're quite shrewd!" Huang Lao Er gritted his teeth and growled, "You think you can pawn your things just because the Emperor doesn't pursue the matter? Do you think you can guarantee you'll never be investigated again just because he doesn't pursue it this time? Don't you understand that the truth will eventually come out?"
With so many people watching him at home, how could he still be so brazen? He was completely speechless.
He considered himself the dumbest one in the family and wouldn't do something so foolish.
These words left Huang Chuan speechless. "His Majesty already knows?"
What do you think?
Huang Lao Er didn't want to explain further, so he waved his hand and took the person away.
On the other hand, Huang Xiaosan's methods were not as crude; he simply had someone hold Wang Shi hostage.
"Third brother, men and women should not touch each other. Isn't it against the rules for you to barge into the house?"
"You're talking about rules now? Don't you find it ridiculous? Aren't you two the ones who break the rules the most?"
"Third Master," Qingtian was terrified by the chaotic scene, "what... what do you intend to do to our mistress?"
"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Just do your job and stay put."
Seeing herself being dragged away, Wang panicked. "You're treating me like this for no reason. Aren't you afraid your older brother will come after you?"
"Without any reason?" Huang Xiaosan snorted coldly, looking the man up and down before speaking, "Big brother pawned the imperial jade pendant, do you think that's without any reason?"
As she spoke, she pointed to Wang's head and said, "The new gold hairpins and earrings, and the fabric of your clothes are all fresh from the county town. You're certainly spending your money well, but what right do you have?"
Huang Xiaosan immediately recognized the new items that Wang had acquired.
These pieces of jewelry were sourced from the south by Ji Quan through the Han family and then resold to jewelry stores. He kept a set of each style specifically for his family.
It's not particularly valuable, but its novelty makes it very popular.
Wang looked very embarrassed after being accused by Huang Xiaosan, but she dared not refute him.
After all, she knew perfectly well where the money came from.
Besides, she had already made a mistake and been arrested, and her family had forcibly sent her here.
She pursed her lips and asked unwillingly, "Where are you going to send me? What about your older brother?"
She was terrified, afraid that these people would force her and her husband to divorce.
"No rush, you two will be able to meet soon."
After a cup of tea, the two sides met at the main gate.
"Second brother, what exactly are you trying to do?"
"Mother said that you should go up the mountain to observe mourning for Father. Jiang Chao is already building a thatched hut, and daily necessities and food will be prepared. It should last for a month or so. Any longer, you'll have to rely on yourselves."
"But I'm going to the capital soon."
"Still thinking about the capital?" Huang Xiaosan couldn't help but shake his head. "Brother, you've personally thrown away the title that was within your grasp."
For the next year or two, the couple will likely have to stay on the mountain.
"What?!" Huang Chuan's expression changed drastically. "Mother won't let me be a marquis?"
"What makes you so confident that your family will continue to tolerate such a stupid thing?" Huang Xiaosan really wanted to knock Huang Chuan's head open. "You dare to pawn things bestowed by the emperor, showing such contempt for the emperor. How will you explain to the emperor if the marquisate falls into your hands? Or do you think you are more capable than the emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Chuan quickly shook his head.
Thinking about Ji Xuan's methods, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. "Is this really that serious?"
"What do you think?" Huang Xiaosan said with exasperation, "Anything that happens in the court can be fatal, let alone such a huge blunder. The only reason we've managed to hold on is because Mother is in the limelight. If Mother were gone, or if a new emperor were to take over, who can guarantee that our family wouldn't be held accountable?"
"So, you've all brought this on yourselves, you fools!"
After saying that, he ignored the couple's reaction and took them directly up the mountain.
Jiang Chao brought a large number of people, and they only built two thatched huts. They moved very quickly, and by the time Huang Lao Er and his men arrived, everything was already tidied up, and they even used wooden sticks to build a fence around it.
Huang Lao Er pointed to the thatched hut and said directly, "This is where you will live from now on. There is a month's worth of food in there, as well as various tools. If you want to eat vegetables, grow your own; if you want to eat meat, hunt your own. Just stay here peacefully, and perhaps in a few years, your mother will let you go back."
Looking at the brand-new thatched hut, Wang felt somewhat overwhelmed.
Although the surroundings had been simply cleaned up, it was still clear that the place was very rudimentary, even worse than in Huangjiakou. I don't know if it was just my imagination, but I had a feeling that something big was watching me, which made my scalp tingle.
"My husband..."
“I understand,” the eldest brother Huang said, taking a deep breath after realizing his two younger brothers’ firm stance. “Don’t worry, I’ll stay here obediently, but…”
The tone shifted abruptly, and she pleaded, "Your sister-in-law isn't feeling well. Could you please have Doctor Gu come up and help take her pulse and prescribe medicine?"
Upon hearing this, the three were stunned. After exchanging glances and hesitating for a moment, they agreed.
“Your aunt only asked you to observe mourning, not to take your lives. It is only right that you see a doctor, but,” Jiang Chao did not intend to indulge the two of them, “this is a one-time thing. Doctor Gu cannot treat your sister-in-law every few days.”
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