Chapter 78 She Thought She Was Going to Get Rich
"Not long ago, Xiao Yan was freed from slavery with the help of the White-headed Eagle and has married Lu," said the emperor.
Zhou Xiaoyao's eyes were filled with disbelief.
Zhang Heyao was obviously relieved.
"Because of the Condor, I happen to know this."
It felt like a heavy hammer had fallen on Zhou Xiaoyao's heart, hitting him until he was bloody.
Sister, sister, she is actually, married?
And, it was not long ago.
He pinched himself hard and forced himself to calm down.
He continued, "Your Majesty, you also said that Lu only recently married Xiao Yan. But there has been no news of Zhang Heyao for several years, and Lu has always believed that he died in the northwest. His marriage to Princess Zhaoyang took place two years ago! At that time, Lu was still a slave in the Zhou family. The fact that Zhang Heyao divorced his wife and remarried is a foregone conclusion and cannot be refuted."
Today, no matter what, he would nail Zhang Heyao to the pillar of shame!
The emperor paused for a moment and said, "I will have someone investigate this matter. Fortunately, they have both found new families... Well, Zhou Xiaoyao, I value your talent, but I don't appreciate your recklessness. You know, if I were stupid, I could definitely punish you today!"
"I understand, and I'm willing to shoulder the consequences." Zhou Xiaoyao kowtowed, "It's just that I don't want to see kindness betrayed, waiting become a joke, good people go unrewarded, and bad people rise to prominence."
This isn't the way the world should be.
And there was another reason he didn't say.
He wants to save Lu Qiniang's life!
Ever since he learned about this matter, he has been tormented day and night, fearing that Zhang Heyao would be cruel and kill people to silence them.
Now, he revealed the matter in front of the emperor and all the civil and military officials. If the matter became a big deal, it would be the best life-saving talisman for Lu Qiniang.
If Zhang Heyao wanted to take action against Lu Qiniang, he would have to think carefully.
"Okay, I said I'll send someone to investigate."
In the end, the emperor chose Wang Run as the top scholar, Li Chengming as the second, and Zhou Xiaoyao only got the third place.
Lu Qiniang didn't know this.
She only heard that Zhou Xiaoyao won the third place, and she was immediately happy and disappointed.
Fortunately, I won.
Disappointingly, I didn’t get the top spot.
Oh, is she a jinx?
I told you before that you must not get the third place, but did you actually get it?
But overall, I'm more happy.
At night, while lying on the kang, she was still mumbling to Xiao Yan, "That's good now. The Fifth Young Master has finally made his mark. He's even the third place in the imperial examination. Now the Zhou family won't dare to neglect him."
"Xiao Yan, you don't know that the Fifth Young Master has a very difficult life in the Zhou family. Those servants are all evil and bully him."
"The Fifth Young Master is also unlucky. As for his stepmother, well, it's hard to say."
Lu Qiniang felt that Madam Zhou was not a bad person.
She doesn't torture her servants.
But she didn't look down on others.
"She has eyes on the top of her head, and she doesn't look at anyone. But she is quite generous. She really gives money during the New Year."
"Xiao Yan, you have no idea how evil those servants are. They even want to grab and divide up the little monthly salary of the Fifth Young Master. Poor Fifth Young Master, he only has a thin cotton coat in winter, and he has to write at night. He doesn't even have a brazier, and his hands are covered with chilblains."
When she mentioned the tragic scene she had just seen when she arrived beside Zhou Xiaoyao, Lu Qiniang sighed.
But at that time, it was also difficult for her.
But she had forgotten everything.
"Thank goodness he finally made it," Lu Qiniang said with deep emotion, "It's time for him to get married, but he has to marry someone strong, otherwise he'll be bullied."
"Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan? Are you asleep again? You haven't recovered yet!"
Lu Qiniang muttered a few words, yawned, and turned over to sleep.
In the darkness, Xiao Yan's eyes were as sharp as torches.
He didn't sleep.
He just didn't want to listen to what Zhou Xiaoyao said.
When Xiao Yan learned that Zhou Xiaoyao argued for Lu Qiniang in the court, he felt even worse.
He was just somewhat relieved that he and Lu Qinniang now had a clear path forward.
Later, how did Lu Qiniang know about this incident in the court?
Because when she went out to set up the stall, she suddenly found that many pairs of eyes were looking at her, openly or secretly.
At first she was naive, thinking that they were businessmen, and she even greeted them enthusiastically: "Come and try it. If it doesn't taste good, don't buy it. If you like it, then buy it."
She lowered her voice and said to Daya beside her, "They've all heard about our stuff and come here. What's it called? They come here because of our reputation!"
I feel like there is a little more ink in my stomach!
"Mom, I feel like they are here to see you." Daya said in a low voice.
She was a little suspicious that the news of Xiao Yan's marriage had leaked out and was known by people in his former circle, so they sent people to find out the news.
Because it was obvious that those people looked like servants of a wealthy family.
Whether it is clothing or temperament.
"What are you looking at me for? My face is covered in blood!" Lu Qiniang still didn't believe it. "They must be here to buy things. Come on, shout and yell. Forget it, you're shy. I'll do it—anyone who passes by should come and try it!"
Although business is okay, there are too many invalid customers.
Lu Qiniang couldn't help but mutter, "What are those people doing? They're just standing there like pillars."
If you just look but don’t buy, what’s the point of looking at!
Haven’t you seen a woman weighing 160 kilograms?
Oh, it’s been a long time since I last weighed myself. Maybe I only weigh 150 kilograms now, Lu Qiniang thought secretly.
She didn't know if it was her illusion, but she felt like she seemed to have a little waist?
Finally, it was Song Yan who came and Lu Qiniang finally knew the truth and why she was being watched by so many people today, just like the monkey in the monkey show.
"You, you got married!" Songyan came up angrily.
"I, I'm married." Lu Qiniang said, "But, hey, let's not talk about it."
She was forced by others and had no other choice but to do this.
But it was such a shameful thing - not only did she lose her man, but she was also rubbed on the head by the man who came after her, leaving no room for resistance, so she decided not to mention it.
She is prone to heart attacks.
"Why don't you mention it? You clearly said before that it was a repayment of a favor, and it was fake. How come, after just a few months, it became true? In a few months, the child will be born, right?" Song Yan was furious, his eyes red with anger.
Lu Qiniang was puzzled.
"No, Songyan, you, you don't like me, do you?" She said half-jokingly and half-seriously.
She wasn't exaggerating, but Songyan looked so furious now, as if she had done something wrong to him and he had come to catch her cheating.
Why is it so weird?
Song Yan stamped her feet: "Even if I were blind, I wouldn't like you!"
"Look at you, you should just speak nicely, but why are you cursing yourself? It's best if you don't like me, but I'm getting married, why are you angry?" Lu Qinniang asked sincerely.
Songyan: "I, I..."
"Okay, don't be angry, I was just teasing you."
Lu Qiniang knew that Song Yan was a reckless person.
Who among the good people would follow the Fifth Young Master?
These are things that no one wants, so they are stuffed into the Fifth Young Master's yard.
For example, pine smoke, and for example, myself.
Lu Qiniang smiled and said with interest, "The Fifth Young Master won the third place in the imperial examination. Please tell me about it. Everyone in the mansion must be very happy now. I was too busy to watch the fun. You have to help me congratulate the Fifth Young Master. By the way, what gift should I give him?"
Songyan sat down on the chair dejectedly.
No gift could heal the Fifth Young Master's broken heart...
Although the chances of the Fifth Young Master and Lu Qiniang being together were slim, Song Yan was not optimistic.
But at least there is still a little hope keeping us hanging.
Now, Lu Qinniang suddenly got married, and the Fifth Young Master was completely disheartened.
If I have to say hope, it is that Xiao Yan dies quickly and makes room for me.
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