Chapter 33 Comparison of Acting Skills
When everyone had finished speaking, Lu Yao smiled and said, "Are you done? Then give me the silver."
As long as you pay her, she will never talk back and can even provide supporting services.
She called to the officers and soldiers beside her: "Sir, please help me with this. The money will be given by the old lady of the Shen family."
The officers and soldiers knew the situation of every person being escorted, and since they had been standing nearby, they naturally knew this family. After hearing what Lu Yao said, they were willing to cooperate. They immediately took two steps towards Old Lady Wang, silently urging her to give the money quickly.
Old Lady Wang was so angry that she glared at Lu Yao fiercely.
If the occasion wasn't wrong, she would definitely let this bitch taste the power of her crutch again.
People can pack up later, but the official in front of him must be sent away immediately.
Her eyes rolled, and she immediately acted out a drama of a loving elder with good intentions but being excessively demanded by an unfilial descendant. Then she described the elder brother as being dishonest, malicious, jealous of his younger siblings, and disobedient to the elders... She used almost all the words she could think of, and she cried bitterly with tears in her eyes, which was so heartbreaking that anyone who heard it cried.
Finally, she wiped her eyes with her sleeve, helpless: "Sir, these are my children. I also hope that everyone can be shackled and relieved, but I really don't have enough money, so I can't do anything."
This officer was often in charge of escorting prisoners and had seen countless people of all kinds. On the way to the place of exile, many things happened every day, some touching, some sad, some pitiful, but more often, they showed the ugly side of human nature.
Therefore,
In his view, the old lady's performance, which she thought was sincere and heartfelt, was nothing more than a hypocritical act of taking advantage of her seniority and being arrogant and domineering.
He nodded understandingly and suggested, "It's a long journey, and we don't know what will happen. It's better to hold the banknotes in hand for security."
Old Lady Wang and Wang Yalan nodded repeatedly, "Sir, you are absolutely right."
It feels a bit like meeting a soulmate but regretting that you didn't meet him earlier.
This official is indeed different from those vicious and evil ones.
Just as they were about to talk further, trying to get some benefits, they heard the other party say, "Okay, I'll have the banknotes returned right now so you can have something to worry about."
After saying that, he took a step and was about to leave.
They value voluntary friendship, but will not force prisoners to death regardless of their life or death.
Old Mrs. Wang looked at Wang Yalan with a puzzled look in her eyes. Why did the topic suddenly turn to refunding the money?
Wang Yalan had no time to pay attention to her, but hurriedly stopped him: "Sir, you misunderstood."
"What did I misunderstand?" The officer was puzzled. "Didn't you say you didn't have any silver on you and wanted to keep it just in case?"
They are not those black-hearted people who try every means to squeeze every last drop of oil out of them.
"Yes, but..."
Wang Yalan wanted to explain, but the officers and soldiers didn't have the patience to listen: "It seems you are teasing me?"
This man's position among the escorting officers and soldiers was not the highest, but he was also a captain of the seventh rank, so it was most appropriate for him to call himself "this officer".
Seeing the official's sudden change of expression, several people's hearts tightened instantly. The experiences of the past few days had long made them lose their initial arrogance, and they were afraid that the other party would make things difficult for them if he was unhappy.
Old Lady Wang quickly signaled Wang Yalan to find a solution. The latter had no choice but to bite the bullet and smile apologetically, "It's just the children playing around. Please don't blame me, sir."
After saying this, their faces showed bitterness and helplessness. It was obvious that they were also physically and mentally exhausted by the torture of Lu Yao and his wife's ignorant child.
"You are so virtuous and kind," Old Lady Wang patted the back of Wang Yalan's hand and said to Captain Wu, "I am not afraid of losing face. I will tell you the truth. That family has no relationship with my Shen family for a long time. Don't let them fool you, sir."
"Grandma, are you really that cruel?" Lu Yao exclaimed in disbelief, then regretted and reflected: "We should have just agreed to take the blame for my brother, and we shouldn't have asked for mother's dowry back."
Old Lady Wang and Wang Yalan were furious. How dare this bitch say anything!
Shen Yaoming's face turned pale and red, and he could only explain dryly: "You misunderstood."
Lu Yao ignored him and instead flattered Old Lady Wang, "Brother Rong and I are both very capable. As long as you're willing to pay to remove the shackles, we'll definitely be obedient and filial."
"Yes," Shen Yanrong nodded in agreement, "As long as we can have enough to eat every day, we will do whatever you ask us to do." After saying that, he glanced calmly in the direction of the flatbed truck.
He guessed what his wife wanted to do when she first opened her mouth. He felt touched and would not hold her back.
Of course, even if he doesn't know, it won't affect his full cooperation.
"Grandma, Madam, our family eats very little." Lu Yao pressed the tips of her index finger and thumb together to show that it was really just a little. Seeing that they didn't react, she pleaded pitifully, "Grandma, we are also your younger children. Please don't sever ties with us."
The angry Old Lady Wang and Wang Yalan were delighted when they heard the last sentence. They looked at each other and were determined to break off relations with these blood-sucking insects immediately.
Lu Yao and Shen Yanrong also smiled at each other.
It won't be long before they can truly get rid of this family.
Having achieved her goal, Lu Yao stopped pestering them.
Old Lady Wang protected her purse and glared smugly at Lu Yao and Chen Yanrong.
Lu Yao didn't want to pay attention to her at first, but seeing her like this, she couldn't help but grin at her with a malicious look, full of joy: "Grandma, you're looking for me?"
As long as the other party nods, she will immediately come forward and serve him.
"Who's looking for you!" Old Mrs. Wang cursed, turned her eyes away, and continued to care about her precious son.
The Shen family's descendants were somewhat disappointed. With such a good opportunity, why didn't they continue to make trouble? If the eldest young master and his men could succeed, perhaps they could also gain some benefits.
They looked at each other silently, and finally ended in silence.
Only Shen Yulian lowered her head, hiding the emotions in her eyes. Her aunt leaned on her shoulder and closed her eyes to rest, her complexion becoming increasingly ugly.
General Lin, the team leader, saw that everyone had rested enough (mainly because they had spent all the money they wanted to spend), so he sent someone to notify them to prepare for departure. It was getting late, and they had to reach the post station before dark.
Lu Yao and Shen Yanrong followed the Shen family with their two children. In front of them were several illegitimate sons and daughters and concubines who were struggling to drag their shackles and push flatbed carts to make their way. A few people who had taken off their shackles walked in the front with their hands free.
The carts were pushed very slowly, and they would urge them to move faster from time to time. If they got anxious and sped up, and accidentally bumped the cart, they would scold them for having bad intentions and wanting to harm others.
They kept cursing and swearing all the way, and finally they calmed down after the escorting officers and soldiers came out to warn them.
Lu Yao, who was born and raised in the new society, doesn't quite understand these people who are submissive. They are all exiled. No one is nobler than anyone else, and there is no need to endure the oppression of those people.
However, she could only keep such thoughts in her heart.
Different dynasties have different education and cognition for each person. It all depends on personal choice.
"Can you hold on?" Chen Yanrong saw his sister Yao's expression change, thinking that something was loose, and suggested distressedly: "Let's remove the shackles first."
They have money, so there is no need for them to compromise themselves because of others.
There is no need to rush into some things.
"It's okay," Lu Yao gave him a reassuring look, "Just hold on for two more days."
The drama has come to this point. In three days at most, Mrs. Wang and the others will become impatient and cannot afford to give up.
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