Chapter 99: One Hundred Taels (Two chapters combined, 4,000 words)
Cheng Yuzhu was much calmer than her mother Cheng Wanshi. She shook her head and said, "I'm afraid it wasn't done by the Prince of Jin."
"Who is that?" Upon hearing that it was not Prince Jin, Cheng Wanshi's arrogance suddenly rose again, as if she wanted to tear to pieces the person who broke her son's leg.
Cheng Yuzhu looked at her brainless mother with disdain, "Even if it wasn't the Prince of Jin who ordered it, it was his youngest son, the Prince of Pingyang, who colluded with Princess Yuyang's son to do it."
Cheng Wanshi: ...What's the difference between that and the King of Jin reaching out? I don't dare to hate or touch the King of Jin, but that old bitch and that little bitch...
As if she knew what Cheng Wanshi was thinking, Cheng Yuzhu reminded her, "Mother, you only brought Ding back from the nunnery, and my brother's leg was broken. If you killed Ding or Zhen, what do you think would happen?"
At the critical moment, Cheng Yuzhu was still sober.
"Then just let these two damn bitches go?" Cheng Wanshi was unwilling to let out this anger. She was suppressed by her parents-in-law and sisters-in-law. Wasn't she allowed to deal with her own concubine and illegitimate daughter as she pleased?
Then what's the point of her living?
Since he came back from work yesterday, Su Yanli did not tell his wife about Aunt Ding's matter before he came to work. Early in the morning, he stood under the corridor and watched Hua Ping teaching the children boxing.
As soon as the sun rose, Su Ruojin got up from the warm bed and waited for Hua Ping to arrive. She wanted to ask him how the matter last night went. But her father stood in the corridor like a guard and watched them fight.
I couldn't help but shout, "Dad, aren't you on duty?"
Su Yanli was afraid that someone from the Bo's Mansion would cause trouble for his wife, so he took a day off today and waited at home to deal with the impending trouble.
Shu Tong also found it strange. Usually the adults had already eaten, but today they were standing in the corridor leisurely, looking like they didn't want to go on duty. "Sir, if we don't leave now, we'll be late." He prepared to go and harness the mule cart.
Su Yanli waved his hand and said, "I woke up with a sore throat. I'm going to take a day off."
Cheng Yingzhen, who was about to call people for breakfast, heard that her husband was not feeling well. She was so panicked that she hurried over and reached out to touch his forehead, but was stopped by Su Yanli, "He doesn't have a fever, it's just that the dry weather has made his throat uncomfortable, so it's not convenient for him to teach the children."
"Oh, then I'll go get the autumn pear paste." Cheng Yingzhen hurriedly went to get the things.
In the courtyard, Su Ruojin looked at Hua Ping. He understood and waved his hand, "Let's stop here for today." After that, he turned to the corridor and took the outer robe on the chair. "I'm going back to the shop. If you have any questions, ask me tomorrow morning."
After that, he bowed to Su Yanli and said, "Dr. Su, I'll go first."
Su Yanli invited him to have breakfast, but he said he wanted to eat at the shop. After a few pleasantries, Hua Ping politely left.
Su Ruojin shouted to his father, "I'll go see Master off."
"Put on your coat..." Su Yanli was afraid that his daughter would sweat while practicing the martial arts, and if she stopped suddenly, she would be blown by the wind when she went out, so he quickly asked Mao Ya to take the coat and chase after her.
Outside the door, Su Ruojin grabbed Hua Ping's sleeve and said, "Uncle Hua, why are you walking so fast? How did you handle what happened last night?"
The young lady's short legs made her run with a heavy breath. Hua Ping was secretly happy. He did not stop, but his pace was slow. He looked around vigilantly. It was a cold morning and only birds were chirping in the alley. He bent down and whispered, "At least your father doesn't need to take leave."
"Done?"
What kind of tone is that? Hua Ping deliberately glared at her and said, "When has your Uncle Hua Ping ever been unreliable?"
"Hehe..." Su Ruojin smiled, "I'm not questioning you, I'm just too surprised."
Hum! What a difference.
As they were about to reach the alley entrance, Su Ruojin hurriedly asked, "Then my aunt..."
"Don't worry. Since I promised you, I will definitely get things done for you." He walked to the entrance of the alley and looked at the roads that led to all directions. "Let's go back quickly." After that, he strode away.
Su Ruojin stopped at the entrance of the alley, watching the figure walking further and further away. She didn't know what method Uncle Hua used. She was really curious. It was all because the body was too small!
Mao Ya caught up with her and put on her thick coat. "The alley is windy at the entrance. Go back quickly."
After returning home, although Su Ruojin knew that Hua Ping was reliable, she did not persuade Su Yanli to go on duty. If he wanted to wait for news from the Bo Mansion at home, then let him wait. It would be nice to take a day off at the same time.
Sure enough, before lunch, someone came over. Su Ruojin moved her legs to open the door, but Su Yanli stopped her and stopped her. He went to open the door himself and closed it again.
Su Ruojin who came over: ...I had no choice but to listen through the crack of the door like a thief.
Outside the door, the hanger-on was excited and said in a low voice: "I have good news for you, sir. Your brother-in-law's leg was broken. Before I came, a Taoist priest came to the door and said that he had offended Tai Sui, and wanted to sell the offending person in the family."
Could it be that they are selling Aunt Ding? Su Yanli was anxious, "If they are selling the old lady, please help buy her, brother. I'll pay the silver." After saying that, he turned around, pushed the door open and went home to get the silver.
"Ajin, it's cold, go back to the house quickly." Su Yanli reached out to hold Su Ruojin's hand, but she dodged.
"Dad, where are you going?"
Su Yanli almost said, "You are just a kid, how can you not understand adult matters?" But then he thought, "This family is supported by my daughter." He smiled helplessly and said, "I will go get the money and ask your uncle to help us buy our aunt back."
"Dad, do you have money?"
Oh no, he gave the salary increase to his wife and seemed to have forgotten to tell his daughter.
Su Yanli said with a guilty conscience, "Well... last month I got a raise and was also given a piece of land..."
"Why didn't you tell me such an important and happy thing?"
"You... fell asleep..." Later, the couple chatted excitedly all night long. The next day, they suppressed their swollen hearts and pretended that nothing had happened. Then, they... forgot to tell Xiao Dajia.
What does this have to do with falling asleep?
Su Ruojin rolled her eyes and said, "Dad, you don't need to spend money to buy someone. Someone will do it."
Su Yanli could understand the first sentence, but he was confused by the second one. "What do you mean someone will do it? How... did you know?"
"Of course, my father ate one bowl less of rice when he came back last night. I felt something was wrong, so I asked Uncle Hua Ping to find out for me. Before Hua Ping left, he said he would help us sort it out."
Su Yanli: ...
Can eating one less bowl tell what's going on? This... is outrageous?
"Dad, don't look at your daughter like she's a monster!" Su Ruojin felt strange. "Besides the worrying matter about my aunt, what else can worry you, Dr. Su?"
That’s true!
Su Yanli shook his head and laughed, "You little bastard."
Su Ruojin laughed and said, "No matter how cunning I am, if I hadn't made a good brother with Uncle Shutong, this matter would have been really in jeopardy!" It should be estimated that it would really require a helper to help buy my aunt back.
When Shu Tong heard that it was also his contribution, he smiled with his big white teeth, "I said that Hua Ping is a capable brother, but he is a little lazy at ordinary times. Second Madam, please don't despise me!"
Of course, she secretly worships such a useful person, but she can't be too nice to him openly, otherwise Uncle Hua Ping will be so proud of himself.
Cheng Yingzhen listened in the corridor for a long time before she realized it was about her aunt. She was so nervous that her hands and feet were shaking. "I...what's wrong with my aunt..."
Su Ruojin glanced at Su Yanli and told his wife to comfort herself.
Su Yanli reached out and knocked on his daughter's head. This child...isn't she your mother? Aren't you going to comfort her?
Su Yanli took his wife into the room, explained the whole story to her, and told her to relax. "This time, Auntie should be able to reunite with us."
"But...but..." Cheng Yingzhen didn't believe it. "My stepmother would never give my aunt to us even if she tortured her to death. I still can't believe it..."
Not to mention that his wife couldn't believe it, Su Yanli had also dealt with Cheng Wanshi before, and it was just as his wife said, Cheng Wanshi just wanted to torture him to death, so why was he willing to let her go this time?
For her, these few taels of silver are not as satisfying as having the person in her hands!
It was not until the evening that Hua Ping found someone at the small inn run by his companion Jiang San. "Do you know where they got it from?"
Hua Ping didn't answer him, but quickly asked him to send Aunt Ding to the room, and asked him to arrange for the waiter to bring hot soup and hot water to the room, and find a little maid to serve her.
Only after he had taken care of the people did Hua Ping reply to his companion, "From the tone of your voice, it sounds like Black Mule City!"
"That's right!" Jiang San clicked his tongue. "The blessings of these noble families are really coming to an end. They are not afraid of retribution."
Hua Ping was dismissive of all these talk of karma and retribution, and said, "Thanks, brother." He then handed him a hundred taels of silver.
"Hey, how come you have money?" Jiang San thought he would have to pay for it, but he didn't expect that not only did he not have to pay for it, but he also made a lot of money. He took it without hesitation and put it in his arms, grinning from ear to ear.
Hua Ping glanced at him and said, "This is given by the young master."
Jiang San was stunned, then he reacted and said excitedly, "Young Master, are you willing to take over this business?"
Hua Ping nodded: “Mr. Shen said this is what he meant.”
"That's good, that's good." Jiang San seemed to have found a backbone, "It will be easier for us to do things from now on."
Maybe! After a warm exchange of words, Hua Ping said before leaving, "Find someone to do it cleanly, and make sure people believe that Aunt Ding has been bullied to death."
"Don't worry, little brother Hua. I will take care of it."
"Yes." Hua Ping said, "You keep the person first, and when the opportunity comes, I will take him away."
"good."
The next day, the news from the Black Mule Market reached the Bo's Mansion. Aunt Ding could not bear the torture from the crazy old man and had died. A special person examined her and finally threw her into a mass grave.
Cheng Wanshi frowned when she heard this, "He died so soon?" Isn't it too easy for her?
Cheng Yuzhu also frowned, "Mother, what you need to do now is to cure A-di's leg."
"That's right." Cheng Wanshi was still unwilling to accept it, "Azhu, you must never forget the grudge of your brother's broken leg."
"I know." She responded to her mother, but Cheng Yuzhu felt that the matter of Aunt Ding was handled too quickly. She always felt that something was not right. After returning to the mansion, she asked someone to investigate secretly.
Su Yanli was already on duty. He assured his father that Hua Ping would definitely take care of the matter concerning his aunt. Su Ruojin was so worried that she didn't eat well for three days. It was not until the fourth day when Hua Ping came to teach them kung fu that he told her that the matter was settled.
"A method that solves the problem once and for all."
Su Ruojin nodded in understanding, "Thank you, Uncle Hua. Please tell me the cost of saving people and hiring people later, and I will give you the banknote."
"With my ability, do I have to spend money to save a person?"
Su Ruojin's eyes widened in disbelief, "Uncle Hua, are you so awesome?"
The young lady's eyes were full of little stars of admiration.
Hanahira: ...Why did the sudden flattery make him feel guilty?
"You... don't have to be like this..." Hua Ping's thin face suddenly turned a little red.
I didn't expect Uncle Hua Ping to have such a lovely side, but Su Ruojin is not a person who takes advantage of others. Not only did she give Hua Ping a hundred taels of silver, she also promised that she would personally deliver soup and water to him this winter.
Hua Ping took the 100 taels of silver and fell into deep thought:...Why do they all like to give 100 taels? And can all this soup and water go into my stomach?
Cheng Yingzhen was so worried about her aunt that she lost several pounds in three or four days. There was no other way, so Su Ruojin asked Hua Ping to arrange for Ding to meet Cheng Yingzhen.
When Hua Ping brought the soup to Mr. Shen, he talked to him. Unexpectedly, Zhao Lan just came in. While smelling the smell of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, he replied, "If it's not convenient, use my secret guard."
The young prince’s secret guard?
Mr. Shen: …
Huaping...
The little prince paid too much for the delicacy! Hua Ping thought, I will help you then!
Su Yanli and his family of three quietly came to the inn where Aunt Ding was staying on a moonless and windy night. The scoundrels who followed them had been wiped out long ago, without leaving any trace.
Aunt Ding's experience in the past few days was from birth to death, and then from death to rebirth. It was truly a thrilling experience. She never thought that one day she would be served by someone. It was just like a dream.
Looking at the little girl and listening to the howling northwest wind outside, I felt at peace in my heart, "I wonder which noble person saved me?"
The old lady had been asking this question since she woke up. The little girl didn't know the answer, so she just smiled and said, "No matter if you are a noble lady or not, I can only say that you are lucky."
Is her life really good?
Just as Aunt Ding was about to look back at the past, there were two gentle knocks on the door.
The little girl understood the signal. Someone was coming, but not a bad person. She hurried over to open the door. She saw the host and his family of three standing neatly at the door. She immediately realized that they might be the relatives that the old lady was worried about, so she quickly moved aside.
Cheng Yingzhen saw her aunt sitting beside the bed at a glance, "Mom..." she covered her mouth and rushed into her arms.
Aunt Ding thought to herself that the only person who could save her in this world must be her daughter, but her daughter must have asked a noble person for help. She understood this and had always wanted to see her daughter. She wanted to ask her if it was hard work to ask a noble person for help.
Finally we met.
Su Yanli and his daughter quickly closed the door, allowing the mother and daughter to vent their emotions.
"Mother... Mother..." Cheng Yingzhen removed the word 'aunt'. From then on, she had a mother!
When mother and daughter were reunited, Su Ruojin also shed tears. The meaning of life is to have a solid origin and wait for the return with peace of mind!
(End of this chapter)
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