"Sister-in-law, this is such a great occasion. Everyone else would love to throw a three-day feast. Why are you keeping it a secret as if you're afraid others will find out?" Huang Juan looked much better than when they last met. She was no longer naked and had a smile on her face.
Li patted Ye Shuang's head, smiled, and said, "The world is not peaceful these days, it's better to keep a low profile. If you're too conspicuous, who knows what might happen next?"
Huang Juan nodded in agreement and said warmly, "Sister-in-law is right. Our family is just a farming family, so we shouldn't be too high-profile. But it's fine for us family members to get together!"
Madam Li nodded: "Alright, I'll invite you over for dinner during the Chinese New Year this year. Wenyi should be here too. Since we're celebrating for him, it wouldn't be appropriate to do it when he's not around, would it?"
Huang Juan's smile froze for a moment before she couldn't help but say, "It seems Wen Yi has been quite busy lately. Well, it's true, things are always hectic when you first take office. I don't even know what I'm asking, really..."
Even Ye Shuang, who hadn't paid any attention to what they were saying, could tell that Huang Juan wanted something from him, let alone Li Shi.
"Sister-in-law, just say what you want to say." Li was too lazy to beat around the bush with her. So many people came every day. If they were all like Huang Juan, she wouldn't have to do anything all day but entertain guests.
Hearing Li say this, Huang Juan couldn't help but sniffle and wipe away the tears that welled up in her eyes: "Sister-in-law, you know that my unworthy belly has only given birth to two daughters. I just wanted to ask Wenyi to help me find out where my daughters have been sold so that her father and I can go and redeem them."
That's it? Even Ye Shuang couldn't help but glance at her sideways. Did Li Wenyi really need to inquire about this? Couldn't they just find a matchmaker and bribe her with some money? If even she knew this, how could Huang Juan not know?
Li thought so too, but Huang Juan could no longer hold back her tears. Between sobs, she said, "We've asked around through matchmakers for ages, countless matchmakers, and bribed them with a lot of money, but not a single one knows anything? Her grandmother is so cruel! Selling someone is bad enough, but she's sold them so badly we can't even find them anymore… Waaah…"
Li hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him, wiping away his tears and promising to help, but she could not guarantee that he would be found. In this year of famine, their area was relatively safe. If someone were really lost on the road, who would know where he was lost?
But as soon as Ye Shuang got to this point, she realized something was wrong. Where could that old lady sell people? She didn't know any high-ranking officials or dignitaries. Even if she were selling people, it would only be to a few places. How could she not find out anything about it?
Ye Shuang suddenly remembered the old Taoist priest at the village chief's house, so she tugged at Li Shi's clothes and said, "Mom, I want to play with that old man. His beard is really interesting!"
Li Shi, both amused and exasperated, pinched Ye Shuang's little cheek: "Shuang'er, that's a highly accomplished master, we have to be polite to him, you know?"
Ye Shuang nodded as if she understood, then lowered her head to play with the snowflakes at her feet, tugging at their ears and legs. Anyway, they felt good to touch, were obedient, and were a lot of fun!
Toy Snow White: Confirmed to be a tool!
Ye Shuang's words immediately reminded Huang Juan. She stopped crying and took Li's hand, saying, "Sister-in-law, what is this esteemed person like? Could you perhaps introduce me to him?"
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