"What's the use of this chivalry? I'm just an ordinary person."
Tu Yufan looked at him with amusement as he blew his beard and glared.
He thought seriously for a moment, then shook his head: "Little brother, don't lie to me, an old man. Do ordinary people have the fighting power of the late innate stage? Besides, being an ordinary person is not good at all. Alas, this is difficult. Ordinary people cannot decide their own destiny."
Indeed, at that time the imperial court was weak, military men were rampant, and there were many people who violated the law by force. The fate of ordinary people was not in their own hands.
In the end, the old man kept following him, and Tu Yufan felt that it was pointless to always bully a lonely old man, so he just let him go if he couldn't chase him away.
Tuxiang Village
I don't know if it's because of the season, but the village looks very desolate, with mud houses scattered around. When the breeze blows, it actually stirs up a mouthful of yellow sand.
There was no one around except some villagers gathered in front of a house. Tu Yufan and the old man looked at each other and jumped onto the nearest tree.
Warriors have sharp ears and eyes, so being so far away does not affect their ability to watch the fun.
"Aunt Zhang, just let Daya leave. It would be bad if she offends the noble man." An old man advised with a bitter face.
Zhang Xiaohua looked to be in her forties, a little haggard, wearing a gray and white linen shirt, thin, with traces of tears on her face. She hit the girl next to her hard on the shoulder.
"You don't even listen to me. How can you degrade yourself and sell yourself out? You think that's a good place. They can torture and kill you at will. If you're gone, what will I do?"
The little girl had a stubborn expression and some dried tears on her face.
"Mom, they said that if I don't get treatment I'll die. I'm the son of the Wang family, so I must be a good boy and be obedient, and not offend the master. Mom, please don't die."
Daya couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears.
The surrounding villagers also felt bad and fell silent for a while.
Tu Yufan saw the cause and effect clearly.
It should be that Zhang Xiaohua had been ill for a long time, and Daya sold herself to a wealthy family without telling Zhang Xiaohua and used the money to treat her illness.
"Zhixing was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and his family members also received protection. Originally, they could not have been in such a difficult situation. Now they have ended up like this. Besides being ignored by others, I am afraid that greed is also at work."
The old man said quietly.
When the news of Emperor Xuanzong of the Qing Dynasty being exterminated came, Zhang Zhixing had not returned yet, and people were afraid that things might not go well for him. A woman with a girl would inevitably be coveted by others.
There are many pitiful weak people, but there are also many who take advantage of the weakness.
Two men in uniform pushed the crowd aside, looking quite impatient. He said in a harsh voice, "My husband was very kind. He gave her two taels of silver for selling her body and allowed her to come back once. If she doesn't do that, don't blame us for being rude!"
"Mother, please take care of yourself. After your daughter dies, you must eat well and take good care of your illness. I'm sorry that I can't fulfill my filial duty."
Zhang Xiaohua was so sad that she couldn't even speak. She just stared at Daya silently and shed tears.
Daya knelt down and kowtowed to Zhang Xiaohua, then followed the two men away.
Looking at this situation now, Tu Yufan also knows that it is time for him to take action.
He and the old man jumped in front of the two men.
The two men looked at Tu Yufan in panic, but they selectively ignored the beggar next to them.
"Who are you? We are servants of the Wang family in Zou County. What can I do for you?"
Tu Yufan said expressionlessly, "This girl and I have a history. I'm afraid I can't sell her to your Wang family. Take me to your Wang family and I'll have a good talk with your father-in-law."
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