“How could you not? Aren’t you heartbroken for him?” Gu Xin patted her shoulder and said, “He defended Zhong Shi, which means that at least in the years before Zhong Shi and Butcher Liu got together, Zhong Shi was sincere towards him. There was someone who cared about and loved him.”
Du San Niang looked at Gu Xin and forced a smile.
"Third Miss, will Zhong Shi also be executed?" Du San Niang asked, wiping away her tears.
“It depends on the specific circumstances. Liu the butcher killed the man, and Zhong can only be considered an accomplice. Of course, this is the conclusion we get from Zhong’s words. Perhaps the story is not like that? We’ll have to wait until Liu the butcher is arrested and the facts are clarified before we know whether Zhong will be executed,” Gu Xin explained, then asked, “Don’t you resent Zhong?”
“She raised the child, what right do I have to complain? I just feel that the most complicated thing in this world is the human heart. She was such a gentle and virtuous person, even if the child wasn't her own, she raised it, she spent her whole life and energy raising it. How could she be so heartless? Why are there still women who believe men? All men in this world are selfish. Women should treat themselves better, because only when you are doing well can you face betrayal or abandonment with composure, instead of being at a loss when things happen. I regret that Zhong Shi can't understand this.” Du San Niang sighed and said.
“Everyone has their own thoughts! Like you said, all men in the world are fickle, but that's just because you haven't met someone truly devoted. Of course, I'm not contradicting your point of view. At least, from what I've seen, my family and my friends are all deeply devoted. Of course, I've also seen many fickle men.” Gu Xin calmly narrated, “But, Mr. Du, you can't lose your trust in a whole type of person because of one person. Your point of view is right; women should treat themselves well. That way, when betrayal and abandonment come, you'll always have a way out and will never be at a loss. But we must learn to trust. There are always people worthy of trust, and there are always people who won't let you down.”
Du Sanniang looked at Gu Xin, seemingly lost in thought.
“Boss Du, go to sleep! Everything will be alright after a good night’s sleep. This has nothing to do with you. Although I know you may find it hard to accept, it has already happened. No one can turn back time. We have to learn to accept it and face it,” Gu Xin added.
"Alright. Thank you for your words, Third Miss. I'm going to sleep now. I hope we can catch Butcher Liu tomorrow." Du San Niang took a deep breath, picked up the oil lamp from the counter, and went upstairs with Gu Xin.
The two went upstairs and heard Zhong's crying coming from the room where she was being held, sometimes laughing and sometimes crying.
The two exchanged a glance, neither suggesting going over to check, and each returned to their own room.
...
The next morning, Mr. Qian arrived at Qi'an Inn.
Minister of Revenue, Lord Qian, is over forty years old, only a little older than Uncle Gu. His father, Master Qian, is older than Grandpa Gu, having already passed sixty.
However, he was a spirited old man. Although he had been a little sick in the past few days, after hearing about what had happened in town, he got up in the morning, scolded Steward Qian, and came straight to the inn.
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