People like Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an could have saved someone with just a word, so why were they so cruel?
The beautiful image of Fang Qing in her heart gradually became blurred.
She even began to resent Fang Qing's ruthlessness.
Didn't we agree yesterday that we would save people?
Pinming didn't go home; instead, he went to find Yunniang.
Yunniang had long anticipated this outcome.
After listening to Pinming's explanation, she asked, "So you're blaming Madam for not helping him when he was in danger?"
Pinming bit her lip.
She was resentful.
Yunniang gently stroked the back of her hand.
"The magistrate and the county magistrate have authority, but they cannot abuse it."
He sipped his tea and chuckled.
"Haven't they abused their power enough? Don't think I don't know you're also from Fengyulou. Your Fengyulou has committed numerous evils. If he's going to punish you fairly, then he should first eradicate Fengyulou."
Yunniang was shocked by what she heard, and looked at her with incomprehension.
Sipping tea, she averted her gaze and changed the subject.
“I really want to save Wan’er. She’s been my sister since childhood. Even though she knew I was abused in Liu Family Village a few years ago, she never looked down on me and still treated me like a child.”
As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.
"I hate myself for being powerless to save her."
Yunniang thought to herself, "You two really have a deep sisterly bond."
She withdrew her hand from comforting Pinming and also distanced herself from her.
“I also consider you a good sister. You wanted to save people, so I risked being punished by my master to take you to see the county princess, but you said that our Fengyulou had committed many evils.”
Pinming kept his head down and did not respond.
Yunniang's heart sank.
"You can't get through to our master, but there are other ways to save your good sister. Your second brother's father-in-law is the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. You might as well ask your brother to plead with him. However, if your second brother really pleads for the family of the traitor, it may jeopardize his career."
As I sipped my tea, I looked up and my eyes brightened.
"Thank you, I'm leaving now."
She left in a hurry.
Only Yunniang's soft sighs remained in the room.
A moment later, the sound of wheels rolling over the floor drew closer, and Xiao Wu maneuvered his wheelchair over.
Are you sad?
Yunniang looked at him helplessly.
Xiao Wu took her hand.
"Okay, don't be sad. I just made your favorite wontons, they're still warm. Come on, let's go eat them."
With his comforting words, Yunniang instantly felt much less stifled.
The couple went to the kitchen.
*
The outcome of the handling of the Prince Xian's family was announced quickly, and the subsequent series of matters awaited the handling of officials sent from the capital.
Fang Qing originally wanted to have a good time in Yangzhou with Zhao Shi'an, but unexpectedly the weather was bad for the next two days, and it even rained.
Fang Qing didn't get a proper chance to go out and have fun until the Chinese New Year.
Even if she's spending the New Year away from home, Fang Qing still wants to make the most of it.
Even Fengyulou became quiet at the end of the year. Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an discussed it and decided to rent a villa outside Yangzhou City so they could spend the New Year there.
The villa has a fire dragon inside, so we don't have to worry about the cold anymore.
A day in advance, Xiao Liu and his friends started preparing hot pot and eating shabu-shabu.
On New Year's Eve, Yunniang and her husband also came over, and Fang Qing only then realized that Xiao Wu's poor health was due to such reasons.
Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an sat in the front hall warming themselves by the fire, while Xiao Liu and the others made a ruckus outside. Xiao Wu and Yun Niang sat on the veranda watching the lively people under the lamplight.
Fang Qing glanced outside.
"Will Xiao Wu have to use a wheelchair from now on?"
"I've been looking for a doctor, and there's about a 50% chance of a cure."
"It would be great if there was a chance."
As she spoke, Fang Qing's gaze fell on the couple again.
"They seem quite affectionate."
"That's true. Xiao Wu is Yun Niang's savior. He injured his legs while saving Yun Niang during a mission. Yun Niang should have had the opportunity to marry into a wealthy family."
It seems that the couple's relationship is truly extraordinary.
Watching the two chatting and laughing under the eaves, Fang Qing couldn't help but smile along.
Zhao Shi'an fed her a segment of orange and said with a smile, "What, are you envious of them?"
"Can't I even be envious?"
"Why envy them? I can treat you a hundred times better than Xiao Wu treated Yun Niang."
Fang Qing glanced at him helplessly.
"Why compare yourself to others? Every couple's love is unique."
"Yes, yes, my wife is right."
Zhao Shi'an then popped another segment of orange into Fang Qing's mouth.
"I must say, these oranges are quite sweet."
Zhao Shi'an then peeled an orange for her, smiled, and said nothing.
Before giving any to Fang Qing, he would taste a segment himself to ensure that every segment of orange that went into Fang Qing's mouth was sweet.
That night, everyone made a ruckus until very late. Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an went to bed early, since they could still hear the noise outside even in the middle of the night.
On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, when everyone was preparing breakfast together, Seventeen and Six were so sleepy that they could barely keep their eyes open.
We made dumplings together this morning, and after eating, everyone went about their own business.
Before the New Year, Qing wrote letters to her relatives and friends, and they all replied. However, the letters and gifts were sent to their residences in the city and were only delivered to the villa today.
In the morning, Fang Qing was sorting through the things everyone had given her when Xiao Dou, who had disappeared for several days, finally reappeared.
Found it! We've finally arrived!
"What's wrong with you? Why are you making such a fuss about finding something?"
"What did you say? Didn't you tell me to find a way to destroy the relics of gods and Buddhas?"
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