Chapter 161 Opening
After the shopkeeper read out the names of the Class C winners, the seven winners naturally felt a little disappointed when they heard their names, but they were instantly satisfied when they thought about the prizes they might get.
Being able to stand out among so many readers and be shortlisted in the top ten is actually quite good.
The great scholars awarded them Class C prizes, which were a set of pens, ink, paper and inkstone, plus twenty taels of silver. Several scholars were extremely excited as they held the prizes. Not to mention the silver, just this set of pens, ink, paper and inkstone were all from Wenxuanfang, of top quality, and naturally not cheap. A family might not be able to save enough money in two years.
Holding the heavy prizes in their hands, the respected scholars in front of them, and these scholars, whether from rich or poor families, were all very excited.
These great scholars and teachers did not leave immediately after moving the awards. Instead, they said some encouraging words, which made these scholars feel like they were injected with chicken blood. They nodded repeatedly and were extremely excited.
Some were so emotional that their eyes were even red.
He was a little worried that he would be laughed at for his embarrassing appearance, but on the contrary, not only did he not be laughed at, but he received kind comfort. He felt even warmer in his heart, and secretly decided to work harder and strive to become a person like the teacher in front of him one day.
After the awards ceremony, the great scholars and teachers went aside first, and the shopkeeper asked the winners to speak one by one.
This session is also for the winners to showcase themselves and greatly help to increase their reputation. It is also another opportunity given to them by Zhuangyuanlou.
This is also the strength of Zhuangyuan Building. The scholars who were shortlisted in the previous life all had real talents and knowledge. It is impossible for such people to be unknown and have no achievements.
They did this to gain a good advantage. It would be best if they could make friends, but even if they couldn't, it would bring goodwill to their own Zhuangyuan Building. If they really need help in the future, they will definitely make some concessions based on today's face.
The reason why Zhuangyuanlou was able to grow from obscurity to become the leading restaurant in the capital city where dignitaries are everywhere is because of the resources and connections accumulated bit by bit.
Of course, the fact that they are kind to others, their food tastes great, their products are genuine and their prices are fair, and they do not cheat anyone, is also an important reason.
Class C and others left with their heavy prizes, and next came the award ceremony for Class B.
There are only two people in Class B, and the prizes are much richer than those in Class C. In addition to writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone, fifty taels of silver, there is also a table of food and wine from Zhuangyuanlou.
The two winners happily came up to the stage, happily received their prizes, happily talked and thanked the great scholar who presented the prizes to them, and then happily left. Fifty taels of silver were enough for them to live for a long time.
Next comes the highlight of the first place.
The man who came in first was dressed like a scholar, with clear eyes and no expensive clothes or decorations on his body, but he was neither humble nor arrogant. No wonder he stood out among the many strong men.
This boy will become a great man!
This was everyone present's evaluation of him.
The reward for the first place is much more generous than that for the others. Not only does it include fine writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone, one hundred taels of silver, two tables of banquet in Zhuangyuan Building, but also an ancient book with comments from great scholars. Apart from anything else, this ancient book with comments from great scholars would be fought over by countless people.
The person who presented him with the award was the most famous scholar. He walked up to the man and could not hide his admiration for him. While giving him the reward, he also told him that if he encountered any problems, he could come to him.
This is also a disguised way of saying that he has taken a fancy to the other person. If the other person is interested, he can go to him. If not, everyone will be respectful.
The man thanked her happily, holding the heavy prize, his eyes slightly red. He finally didn't have to worry about money anymore.
The shopkeeper thanked everyone, made a summary, and then left.
After the award ceremony, everyone left the stage, and the dancers and musicians who had performed at the beginning came on stage again and began their performance.
Those who were watching the show before and were interested in it stayed to continue watching, while those who had other plans left directly. The huge crowds of people dispersed in an instant.
Lu Yao and the others did not stay in the teahouse, but continued to walk around slowly, waiting for the fireworks show.
That's right, a fireworks show.
The group walked and stopped, and before the fireworks show began, they arrived at the best viewing spot. They stopped walking and just found a rock to sit down.
Xiao Yunhao and Xiao Xinyue were so happy when they heard that they were going to see the fireworks made by their father and uncle.
"Is it like that night?" Little Xinyue remembered the beauty of the fireworks.
"What daddy and uncle make must look better than that one." Xiao Yunhao has always had a mysterious confidence in his family.
"Yeah, daddy and uncle are awesome." Little Xinyue always follows their lead. Her brother is awesome too, and everything he says is right.
Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu smiled and rubbed the heads of the two little flatterers.
"You'll have to watch carefully later."
"Today's fireworks are even more than before."
As they were talking, time slowly came to the appointed time. With a "bang", a firework exploded in the sky, as brilliant as a tree of fire and silver flowers.
This sound seemed to turn on a switch. There were a few more "bangs", and the fireworks lit up half the sky, attracting everyone's attention.
The place for setting off the fireworks was carefully selected by them, between the imperial palace and the lantern festival venue, to ensure that people on both sides can see it. Not only can everyone see it, but it is also an excellent viewing spot.
However, in order to take care of the person above, the fireworks are closer to the palace, but it does not affect the viewing at all.
As one firework fades away, more fireworks bloom. Everyone who sees it is amazed and the rich are very excited.
This year is the most special and unforgettable year for them. I believe that good things will happen throughout the year.
"Daddy, mommy, uncle, Uncle Mozhu, look, it's so beautiful."
“You guys are really amazing!”
"Ahhh, is that a little bunny?"
"And the big tiger!"
"This is too ingenious."
"Who on earth made this? It's really amazing."
"I never thought I'd be able to see such a beautiful view in my lifetime. I have no regrets in my death."
“God bless Dayong!”
“…”
Everyone's attention was focused on the sky. The laughter of the two little guys was mixed in with the exclamations and shock of the people around them, without distracting others. Lu Yao watched the fireworks while paying attention to the surrounding situation, avoiding any situations such as trampling and loss.
In fact, these issues were raised by Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu at the beginning, and were conveyed to the emperor by Xie Qin and Xingwang.
The current emperor is a person who is good at thinking and accepting opinions and suggestions. Therefore, the problems that Lu Yao is worried about will not occur.
After a magnificent fireworks show ended, many people were still immersed in the dreamlike scene. It was unknown how long it took before they came back to their senses. However, they had no choice but to leave. Instead, they talked to each other about the magnificent scene.
Lu Yao and the others looked at each other and quietly left with the children.
Because of the fireworks, the streets became more lively. They did not continue shopping, but walked back slowly.
So he didn't come back. Lu Yao didn't let Lu Mingxiu go back: "Anyway, we have everything at home, and the housekeeper has prepared everything. Go back and have a good rest."
Lu Mingxiu did not refuse. In fact, he did not want to be separated from his younger sister and two children.
When they got home, the two children were still excited. Lu Yao looked at the time. It was almost ten o'clock. The children were so happy. They must have eaten a lot of snacks. It would be good for them to play for a while to help digest the food. Taking this into consideration, she did not force them to rest quickly.
During the days when Daddy was away, the two children slept with Mommy. Now that Daddy is back, they should all go back to their own rooms, but after not seeing Daddy for so many days, little Xinyue said that she missed him very much and wanted to sleep with Daddy and Mommy. Little Yunhao was a little hesitant, but seeing his sister looking so pitiful, he nodded and said that he wanted to sleep with Daddy and Mommy.
Rong Yan replied: "..."
This is truly a loving son and daughter.
What else can I do?
Since they are related by blood, I have no choice but to pamper her myself.
Isn't it just that he wants to sleep with them? He also misses his two children.
Although,
He missed his dear wife more.
Because they went to bed very late the night before, except for Lu Mingxiu and Rong Yanhui, the others all got up late. Fortunately, Lu Yao remembered that she had important things to do today, so she didn't get up too late.
As for the two children, let them sleep until they wake up naturally. There is nothing wrong with them anyway.
Rong Yanhui and Lu Mingxiu had finished their work, and the rest could be left to the craftsmen arranged by the emperor, so they didn't have to go to the imperial farm anymore. However, the county examination would be held next month, so they naturally couldn't slack off at all. Therefore, they got up early, packed up, and set off for Rong Mansion.
After Lu Yao had breakfast, she went to the teahouse with the troupe and Gu Li.
The teahouse opened today. They have been warming up for several days and many people are waiting to see what is different about them.
Look, before the door even opens, there are already many people waiting who like to drink tea, watch plays and listen to books.
The opening of the teahouse was different from the others. Lu Yao and her team broke with the norm and invited a lion dance team to hold a grand opening ceremony.
When the red silk was unveiled, revealing the three words "Fengyalou", the onlookers all looked puzzled. This name had nothing to do with a teahouse in any way.
Ding Er, who was temporarily assigned to this place, saw this and said with a smile: "Everyone, please come in first. Perhaps you will find the answer soon."
Their Fengyalou is not an ordinary teahouse.
Here, you can see the latest and best plays, hear stories you have never heard before, and enjoy different pastries, snacks, and tea while watching plays and listening to stories.
Not only that, they also regularly hold activities for readers to exchange and compete with each other, which is definitely worthy of the word "elegant".
After hearing the shopkeeper's mysterious words, everyone became more curious and followed him in. They originally thought it was just an ordinary teahouse, but after entering, they found that it was far from what they had imagined.
Oh no, that's completely different.
Usually, teahouses are places for eating, drinking tea and chatting. Some businesses may at best invite storytellers or singers, but since the storytellers and singers are not fixed, they cannot retain regular customers to come and consume.
As for opera troupes, there are special theaters for them. If a family is well-off, they will spend more money to invite the troupe to their home to perform for them privately. It is impossible to watch a play in a teahouse.
But here, judging from the overall decoration, it looks like a teahouse but it also doesn’t look like a teahouse, nor is it a combination of a theater and a teahouse.
As you approach Fengya Building, you will see a lobby. Inside the lobby, there is a large open platform. Around the platform, there are several steps spread out in a fan shape. In front of each step, there is a table.
On the second floor, there are several private rooms. From the windows, you can have a clear view of the situation below.
Many people looked at this, very curious and puzzled. What is this?
Isn't this a teahouse? Why are there so many ladders and tables here?
Could this be the place for tea? But how many people can sit here?
Everyone huddled together for tea?
Are you kidding me?
However, apart from this strange place, other places are quite normal.
In particular, there are many calligraphy and paintings hanging on many places on the wall. Although these calligraphy and paintings look unfamiliar, they are of top quality. Even those who don’t know much about them can see the skills of the people who wrote and painted them.
"Strange, such good calligraphy and painting shouldn't be unknown."
"Yes, this painting and this calligraphy are obviously the work of a master, but there is no signature on them. It's really strange."
"No, I must know who painted this. I need a painting like this at home."
"Me too, this is the only calligraphy I have at home."
"I finally understand why this teahouse is called Fengyalou. Look at these words and paintings, and then look at the decorations here. Isn't it elegant?"
"You know what? I fell in love with this place the moment I walked in, even though I don't know what that big fan-shaped thing in the middle is for."
"Could it be a storyteller?"
“…”
Everyone was very confused about the furnishings and arrangements in many places, so they simply asked Ding Er. No one knew more clearly than the shopkeeper.
Ding Er had already given instructions and was not busy at the moment, so he accompanied the guests to tour the shop from inside to outside, explaining things to them as they walked.
The route he led was also quite particular. He ignored the central stage that everyone was most curious about, but instead led customers from the first floor to the second floor, then from the second floor to the backyard, and then back from another route, never letting customers go to the same place twice.
Finally, they were brought to the middle fan-shaped ladder.
Every time Lu Yao looked at the decoration of the shop, she couldn't help but sigh that these craftsmen were really amazing. She told them the effect she wanted and provided them with drawings, but she didn't expect them to be able to complete it on time. In particular, they gave her an even bigger surprise, that is, no matter where she was in the shop, she could see the big stage in the middle.
Lu Yao fell in love with this design every time she saw it.
"Without further ado, I think once you've experienced it for yourself, you'll understand what this is all about," Ding Er said, inviting the guests to find a seat of their choice. "To celebrate the opening of our new restaurant, I'd like to thank you all for a performance."
"show?"
Everyone's eyes lit up. Could it be a theatre troupe?
Thinking of this, they looked at the big stage in the middle, and you know what, it really did look a bit like it.
They didn't hesitate and found a place to sit down.
As soon as they sat down, a maid came over with tea trays. On each tray, there was a pot of fruit tea and something that no one recognized. It looked a bit like a base.
It was not until the maid put down the teapot and placed the thing with the base on the table that they discovered that Li Man had a white object. They waited for the maid to continue, but they saw them put the things down and leave.
"Hey, what does this mean?"
"Aren't we supposed to have tea? Why are you just leaving it like this? There's no blanket either. Are you expecting us to just yell at you directly into the teapot?"
Someone said half-jokingly.
Ding Er hurriedly comforted him: "Everyone, please be patient and continue to wait."
"You are such a jerk, boss! Why do you keep me in suspense?"
"Exactly. This is just to whet our appetites. Don't you know that I, Old Zhang, am impatient?"
Ding Er knew that the two guests weren't really complaining, so he begged with a smile, "Then please wait a little longer and see if it's worth it to satisfy your appetite."
"Hahaha, after hearing what you said, I really want to see what you have in store."
"Let me make this clear first. If you're not satisfied, I, Old Zhang, will not give in."
Ding Er quickly begged for mercy: "Then we have to work hard."
At this moment, a maid happened to come over with an oil lamp. She called out to her, "Come, light it for the two masters."
The maid agreed, bowed slightly to the two of them, then took out a stick of incense, lit it on the lamp, and placed the incense on the white ball in the base. Slowly, the white thing suddenly emitted a blue flame.
The two and the guests around them exclaimed in surprise when they saw this. Ding Er quickly comforted them, saying that this was something that had been specially treated to be combustible. Although it was different from the firewood we usually use, its function was similar.
After the solid alcohol was ignited, the maid placed the pot of fruit tea on top.
After her, another maid handed out cups one by one and poured tea for them, "Dear guests, please have some tea."
Lao Zhang and the others picked up the teacup and smelled it, "What kind of tea is this?"
The taste of this tea is very special, with the fresh fragrance of tea and the sweet aroma of fruit. It is something they have never tasted before.
He opened the teapot curiously to see what was inside, but he couldn't tell what it was.
When preparing the teapot, Lu Yao thought about which one to use.
Naturally, a transparent teapot that allowed one to clearly see what was inside would surely draw everyone's praise and admiration, but in the end she rejected it.
Good steel should be used on the blade, and now is not the time for this Fengya Building.
Ding Er gave everyone a brief introduction. He did not hide anything and said frankly that this was fruit tea, well, it was made from fruit and tea leaves.
When everyone heard this, they praised it and took note of it in their hearts, preparing to give it a try when they got back.
Some people think Ding Er is too honest. He speaks so carelessly, isn't he worried about others copying him? He runs a teahouse, so this is too reckless.
Of course, there are also some people who are secretly happy. This tea tastes great and it is a profitable business at first glance. If they also learn to do this, would it be possible?
I can't stop thinking about this thing anymore. The more I think about it, the more feasible it seems. The more I think about it, the more excited I get. I wish I could go back and try it right now. This is a lot of money.
However, because they wanted to see what else Fengya Tower had to offer, they suppressed their eagerness and waited for the next arrangements while sipping tea with their cups in hand.
Ding Er naturally knew that many people present were arranged by other teahouses to gather information. He dared to say it so openly, so he was naturally not afraid of others imitating him.
He looked at a few customers who seemed to like it and said, "You can try it at home. You can adjust it according to your taste."
At this point, he seemed to remember something and said, "I have prepared many flavors for you today. You may want to try them and see what flavor you like."
After hearing what he said, everyone felt happy and started to taste the food carefully.
"Hey, this seems to taste like watermelon."
Watermelons were only introduced from the Western Regions in the past two years. They are very rare, so they are quite expensive. If it weren't for his family's background, he would have had the opportunity to eat one once before. He would have remembered the taste so well that he probably wouldn't be able to taste it today.
Chouji nodded, "Indeed, there is watermelon fruit tea."
"This is red dates and wolfberries?"
"I tasted it, it's orange."
"My taste is sour and sweet, but I can't tell you what it tastes like."
"Let me try it. I love eating fruit the most. As long as it's available on the market, there's nothing I don't know."
“…”
Ding Er listened to their discussion without interrupting them. Instead, he listened quietly to their guesses until they all died down before revealing the answer to them.
"So there are many fruits we haven't seen yet?"
"This Fengya Building is worthy of its name, it embodies elegance in every detail."
"It turns out that anything edible can be used to make tea. I'll try it when I get home."
Ding Er couldn't play it cool anymore after hearing what this person said, and immediately explained, "Although many things can be used to help make tea, you also need to understand their properties. If there are any contraindications, it can cause problems."
At this point, he mentioned a few things to everyone. Everyone was surprised to hear that there were so many things to say. It seems that you really can't just cook casually.
Ding Er saw that the stage was ready, and then he smiled at everyone and said, "Next, please enjoy some tea and cakes while watching the performance specially prepared by Fengyalou."
As he finished speaking, everyone looked up and down. They didn't know when the center of the circle, which was previously empty, was now filled with various props. When had they been put there?
Ding Er left the stage with a smile on his face, hiding his achievements and fame.
Today was Fengya Tower's first show, and Lu Yao and the others naturally hoped to make a splash. Therefore, the play they were to perform today was not one they had written, but the modern classic "The Legend of the White Snake". However, seeing that most of the guests present were men, they made a temporary change and changed it to "Water Margin". Due to time constraints, they were only performing the first two episodes today.
She knows too well the pain of chasing dramas, so let these people feel it too.
However, before that, some precautions must be made clear.
"Dear customers, for the sake of the performance, the doors and windows will be closed. Please don't panic, just stay seated and don't move around."
"In addition, if any of our customers feel unwell, please let us know now and we will arrange for you to leave the venue to prevent any discomfort during the performance."
"Also, everything you're going to see is fake. Please don't panic, and don't take it seriously..."
A series of precautions were given, leaving everyone present looking at each other in confusion.
Isn't it just a show? Why are there so many requirements?
Could this Fengya Tower be deliberately mysterious?
The person in the center of the stage repeated it again, as if he hadn't heard anyone else's complaints.
The master said that these precautions must be explained in full. It would be fine if nothing happened, but if something really went wrong, it would be bad for everyone.
You know what, there was really an old man who was frightened by their serious attitude. Although he wanted to watch the performance, his own life was the most important.
After he left, we made sure that everyone understood the precautions and expressed their willingness to cooperate before we stopped.
Before the performance began, all the doors and windows were closed, and the previously bright room was plunged into darkness.
Because of the repeated reminders before, everyone did not panic, but sat quietly in their seats, waiting for the next performance.
In the center of the stage, a ball of white light lit up, and where the white light illuminated was a bustling market...
Everyone was quickly drawn into the story, and their emotions fluctuated with the characters.
Just as they were immersed in the plot, suddenly there was a "click", the doors and windows were opened, and the whole store became bright again.
"What's going on? We're performing a show, why are you creating something?"
"That's right, close it quickly."
“…”
"Dear customers and friends, the first episode of "Water Margin" has ended. Thank you for watching."
Just as everyone was complaining, the same voice from before, announcing precautions, rang out from the stage. This time, it was even more annoying. "What do you mean the show's over? It's not over yet! What happened next? There's no explanation. How can it be called over?"
There were expressions of dissatisfaction from the crowd. How could the performance end with just the beginning?
Are you worried that we won't give you money? It doesn't matter. I don't have anything else, but I have a lot of money.
"Boss, come and collect the money quickly."
"Yes, come on, I'll give you some money and ask them to continue performing for me."
"How can you be so wicked? Hurry up and finish the performance."
“…”
Ding Er listened to everyone's complaints, feeling both sad and happy, but he still had to comfort those who needed to be comforted. He repeatedly said that the new store had just opened and everyone had only rehearsed this time, so please don't make things difficult for them. If you want to watch, there will be other performances tomorrow, and you can bring your family and children. Their show is very exciting, and I guarantee that the whole family will like it.
Before the performance, people might have been skeptical about this statement, but after seeing the wonderful performance, they are looking forward to the rest.
"Can't you perform today?"
"It's still early, let's have another one."
"Don't you just want money? Even if this old man gives it to you, it's not enough!"
Ding Er quickly explained, "Fengya Pavilion has performances every morning and afternoon. In addition to stage plays, there are also storytellers. Their stories are also very good. In addition, there are other performances. I guarantee that every guest who comes here will feel that it is worth it and want to come again."
After hearing what Ding Er said, everyone became even more curious.
"Stop keeping us in suspense and tell us what good stuff you have."
"That's right, whether it's a mule or a horse, take it out for a walk."
"Let us see what else you have up your sleeve."
"If you are satisfied, we will come here often in the future. If you are not satisfied, hmph!"
Seeing this, Ding Er quickly cooperated and begged for mercy, and asked for preparation for the next program.
Next, they prepared an acrobatic performance.
It was called an acrobatics show, but it was also a very beautiful story, which made the people present exclaim in amazement and applaud.
"I didn't expect that Fengya Building has something special."
"I'm already looking forward to the next story."
"Look, the stage below is blocked by a screen."
“I don’t know what kind of show this is.”
“…”
Everyone was looking forward to the next show, so they stopped talking and just stared at the stage, waiting.
The entire room was plunged into darkness again. Although the doors and windows were closed, they could still feel the whistling wind, which became stronger and stronger, followed by the crackling sound of rain. With the wind and rain, they could imagine the bad weather outside just by listening to the sound.
Since they have a show to watch, they are not in a hurry to go back, so they just go.
However, the next moment, the sound of horse hooves and the clashing of swords made them no longer calm. Is this... a fight?
The sounds of fighting became more and more obvious, the sound of wind, rain, cursing, wailing...all kinds of sounds mixed together, making people terrified. They wanted to escape timidly, but were too afraid to move, for fear that they would make some noise and let those vicious people discover their presence, break in, and swing their knives at them.
Soon, the cries became quieter and the sound of horse hooves faded away, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but none of them had the courage to get up and go out to check.
The sound of the wind gradually died down, the sound of the rain gradually disappeared, more and more people came into the street, and the sounds became more and more mixed: hawking, dogs barking, children playing, bargaining... it became more and more lively.
"Mom, I want that sugar man."
"Xiaobao, do you want a candy man? Come on, let mother go buy it for you."
"Thank you, mother."
"Boss, give me a candy man."
On the street, the conversation between the mother and the child was exceptionally clear. Judging from the voice, the child was about three or four years old, and the mother's voice was also very young. She must be a young woman who had just become a mother.
"Okay, husband..."
"Great, we finally found you! My brother and mother have been searching for you for the past few days, we've lost our appetite and haven't slept a wink. And yet, you're out there enjoying yourself with our only child. Sister-in-law, don't you have any concern at all?"
The candy man stall owner had just begun to speak when he was interrupted by an aggressive female voice.
The young woman was bewildered: "Who are you? I don't know you."
When the woman heard this, she immediately refused to do it. She said in a sharp voice: "Sister-in-law, although our family is not as well off as your mother's family, you can't even deny me, your sister-in-law, right? After all, I still call you sister-in-law. It was my mother and I who took care of you during your confinement. What did you say then? We are a family."
"I don't know you, get out of the way."
The young woman noticed people pointing and talking around her, so she wanted to leave with her child.
"My dear, I finally found you!" Suddenly, a man's voice came, his anxiety mixed with surprise, and his surprise mixed with complaints. "You don't know, we've searched almost the entire Shuntian Prefecture these past few days just to find you. Let's stop quarreling and come back with me, okay? Our son is still so young, can you bear to separate us?"
"Who are you? You are not my husband. I want to go back." The young woman wanted to leave.
The man was anxious: "Wife, our family is indeed very poor, but we have tried our best to give you the best life over the years. Look at what you and your son are wearing, and then look at us. We really tried our best."
"Yunniang, we finally found you. Come back with me and Daniu quickly. We can borrow money to buy you the gold bracelet you wanted. And I've already asked the price of the dress you wanted. Daniu has already saved two taels of silver, so we'll be able to buy it back soon. Please don't leave, wuwuwu."
After the man, another old woman's voice was heard. Her voice was humble but flattering. In the end, she burst into tears because of her anxiety.
Seeing this, what else could the people around them not understand? This was a daughter-in-law who despised her in-laws' poverty and took her only son to seek a better husband elsewhere. How could this be allowed?!
Immediately, they all started pointing and talking at the young woman.
"Girl, you're married now, and your children are grown up. Listen to me and live a good life."
"Yes, your in-laws are all good. Look at what they wear, and then look at what you wear. You can't find such a good in-law these days even with a lantern."
"Marry a man, and you'll have clothes and food, no matter what's going on at home, but he'll be willing to spend every penny he earns on you. Isn't that enough?"
"That's right. Look at some men. They have good families, but they don't give you anything. They have three wives and four concubines. What's so good about their lives?"
"People should be more responsible. This is our fate, and we have to accept it."
"Hurry up and go back with your man. Stop being so angry."
"Your husband is the only good person. If it were someone else, they'd be lucky if they didn't beat you to death."
“…”
Young Lady Ming was so angry that she was shaking as she listened to everyone's responsibilities. She said in a trembling voice, "No, I don't know them. I want to go back. You guys get out of the way."
"Sister-in-law, if you want to leave, please leave my son behind. He is the only root of our family." The woman's sharp voice sounded again.
The old woman's voice was tired and conciliatory: "If you really want to leave, take my grandson down."
"No, don't come over here!" The young woman cried and hugged the child tightly. The child was frightened by the appearance of several people and burst into tears.
From the sound, it was the old woman and they went forward to hold the child, but the young woman refused to give it to them.
"My dear, please stop fighting and come back with me. I will definitely treat you better," the man begged. "I recently met a noble man who said he would give me a job to make a living. I will get three taels of silver every month. I will give it all to you. You can buy anything you want."
"Sister-in-law, that's enough. Let's not embarrass ourselves here. If you have anything to say, let's go back and talk," the woman said, and then she shouted, "Brother, let me hold the child. You can take care of sister-in-law."
"Ah, don't come over here, I don't know you, help me, help me!"
The young woman hugged the child tightly and resisted frantically, but she was a weak woman after all. Two fists could not fight four hands, not to mention she was holding a child. Soon, the child was snatched away. She wanted to take it back, but was held tightly by the man. "Madam, let's go back, please."
"Please... give my son back to me..."
The crowd watching could no longer bear to watch and started to criticize:
"Girl, for your own good, you should be more obedient."
"We still have to live our lives. If you make such a fuss, it will be difficult in the future."
"So, when you're looking for a wife, you have to be careful. Don't look for someone who's too pretty."
"Go back quickly and live a good life from now on."
"I'm telling you, Auntie, you can't be too nice to your daughter-in-law. Look, her head is climbing over yours."
"That's right, you're a mother-in-law, so you have to act like a mother-in-law."
“…”
"Oh, who told my son to like her? Besides, she gave birth to a son for us. I have accepted my fate. I just hope she can live a good life after returning. If she really can't, well, let's talk about it later." The old woman's voice was embarrassed and helpless.
"No, mother, I only want Yunniang in my life. It must be because I haven't done well enough. I will try harder to treat her well. As long as life at home is good, Yunniang will definitely not want to leave me."
The man immediately retorted and said to the young woman, "Yunniang, let's go back first. I will agree to whatever you want, okay? Please." He showed his willingness to compromise to the fullest.
"I'm not..."
"Sister-in-law, we have lived together for so many years. In order to leave this family, you not only disown us, but also deny your own identity. Over the years, we have been so sincere to you that even stone would be warmed. Is your heart really colder than stone?"
As soon as the young woman opened her mouth, she was interrupted by another woman. Her accusations made the onlookers even more dissatisfied with the young woman.
Here, another auntie offered advice to the old woman, and the old woman gritted her teeth and said, "Then I'll try. If I can't learn well, the older sisters will teach me again."
The aunties watching laughed complacently and said:
"Don't worry, I promise you'll be cured completely."
"My two daughters-in-law, if I tell them to go east, they dare not go west. If they don't obey, I don't even need to do anything, my two sons can take care of them."
The old woman finally made up her mind. Seeing that she was still trying to snatch her grandson, she stepped forward and slapped the young woman in the face with a "slap" sound. "Bitch, if I don't show my power, you will think we are easy to bully. Now come back with me, otherwise, I will peel off your skin!"
Having said that, regardless of the young woman's resistance, he simply grabbed her arm and dragged her in the direction she came from, without forgetting to thank the person who had given her advice before.
"Yes, that's it!"
"If you don't beat your daughter-in-law, she'll tear the tiles off the roof!"
"Remember, you must be better than her!"
The woman was terrified to see that not only could she not get her son back, but she was also being dragged away. The passers-by present had completely believed their words. Not only would they not help her, they also created trouble to prevent her from getting close to her son. She cried out in despair, but the three men did not give her a chance to speak.
What to do? What to do? If nothing is done, both she and her son will be finished.
At this time, a carriage slowly came over from the distance.
Perhaps it was the strength of a mother, or perhaps it was a struggle in desperation, but she suddenly burst out with great strength, took advantage of the old woman and the man's relaxation, broke free from their restraints, and rushed directly towards the carriage.
Seeing this, the driver immediately tightened the reins and shouted, "You little woman, you are courting death!"
The young woman did not stop, but took advantage of this opportunity to continue forward, rushed into a shop nearby, grabbed a jade bracelet and threw it on the ground.
With a crisp "snap" sound, the jade bracelet shattered.
"what you do!"
"Catch him!"
The shopkeeper and the waiter who were watching the excitement at the door did not expect that the excitement would happen to them, and they immediately became angry.
Seeing the waiter and the shopkeeper cursing, as well as the driver's anger, she smiled and said to the shopkeeper, "The three of them will compensate."
When the shopkeeper heard this, he quickly asked the waiter to stop the man.
The two waiters moved quickly, grabbing the man and woman and preventing them from leaving. The shopkeeper stopped the woman holding the child and trying to leave: "None of you are allowed to leave."
This is a jade bracelet worth hundreds of taels, I must pay for it.
The old woman and the others didn't expect this woman to be so crazy, so they quit immediately: "We don't have money, whoever fell will be held responsible."
They had also heard of this jewelry store and knew that the prices there were quite high.
The young woman looked at the shopkeeper and said, "Then report it to the police."
"You vicious woman!" the woman screamed, "My brother shouldn't have married a jinx like you."
"Shopkeeper, please keep an eye on them. Although they look poorly dressed, they are actually very rich." The young woman ignored their shouting and said to the shopkeeper, "By the way, please ask someone to report this to the police."
The incident happened suddenly and she was very panicked, but her son's safety finally made her calm down. At present, this is the best solution she can do.
The shopkeeper is not stupid to be able to reach this position. He was just watching the fun before, but now that it happened to him, he realized that something was wrong and immediately arranged for someone to go find the person.
The coachman was secretly annoyed that he had met the crazy woman, but fortunately nothing happened. Because his master had something to do, he did not dare to delay and was about to drive the carriage away, but was stopped by the people in the carriage. He was ordered to inquire what had happened. Now, when he heard that they were going to report to the police, he became even more interested.
He lifted the car curtain and asked in a pretentious manner, "What happened?"
Everyone chattered as they explained the situation. The man raised an eyebrow and pulled out a gold ingot from his pocket: "Everyone, keep these people under guard and don't let them leave."
The implication is that as long as they stay, the gold will be given to them.
When everyone heard this, they immediately surrounded the people and made it impossible for them to escape even if they had wings.
"Why are you stopping us? Get out of the way."
"If you don't want to go back, just say so. Why bother pretending to be crazy?"
"Since you don't want to go back, then don't go back, and don't even think about seeing your son in the future."
“…”
The three old ladies took the initiative and attacked the young woman. Then they looked at the people around them pitifully and said, "Please be kind and let us leave first. My grandson is crying like this. He must be starving. We have to go back and get him something to eat."
"Yeah, thank you all for speaking up for us. It's a pity for my sister-in-law. Well, since she doesn't want to go back, forget it. We won't force her."
"Is it really okay for this child to cry like this?"
"Seeing him keep calling for his mother, why don't you let his mother comfort him first?"
The two old ladies didn't understand how things had turned out like this. Now they couldn't leave, nor could they stay. They were in a dilemma.
The young woman didn't care what they were thinking. She walked up to the woman and said, "Give me back the child!"
The woman had finally snatched the child, so naturally she was reluctant to give it away, "This is ours."
"Mom, mom, I want mom, wow wow wow, it hurts..."
The shopkeeper looked at the few people and pinched the woman's arm directly. The woman felt pain and loosened her hand holding the child. The young woman hurried forward and with the help of the shopkeeper, finally took her son back.
"My child..." The look of loss and recovery moved everyone present.
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