Chapter 69 The Poor Man
Perhaps it was because of their fear of the government that they were now rushing to tell the truth, which they had been hiding before.
Unfortunately, Captain Wu and the others really didn't want to listen.
As long as it is confirmed that these people are not good people, someone will naturally be responsible for investigating the rest of the matters.
"Sir, everything I said is true. There really is nothing left."
"We have no other choice."
Seeing that Captain Wu and his men remained unmoved, someone mustered up the courage to cautiously probe, "Sir, the general just said that if we surrender, we'll be forgiven. Will you let us go?"
The implication is that sending them to the yamen is a breach of trust.
"Yes, sir, we are all honest farmers."
"Sir, we were also coerced by the village chief. We really didn't know we were going to cause trouble for you."
"Please give us a chance, we will never dare to do it again."
One person started and the others followed suit.
Captain Wu scoffed, "The general said not to dwell on today's events, but as for your past, you can only wish for the best."
Everyone's faces turned pale. They had done too much in the past.
Just as they were trying to make excuses, voices were heard outside the door.
This is the person who went to each household to look for someone and came back.
More than ten people went out, but now there are nearly thirty people coming back, and those who are supporting each other are all thin, haggard and miserable women.
Led by the soldier, the woman entered the yard. In the dim light of the torch, she could see their numb expressions. Some of them looked at the people in the yard without any ripples, which was a despair of having no hope in life.
But some people react differently.
For example, a few people found a man tied up in the yard. They rushed over excitedly, supported the man and looked at him carefully. They were relieved after confirming that the man was not injured. However, the look they gave the soldiers was filled with complaints and dissatisfaction.
"Boss, what's wrong with you?"
"Sir, what did my man do?"
"Sir, if my man has offended you, I apologize to you on his behalf. Please let him go."
The soldier who brought them back was stunned by this sudden change and didn't understand why these women suddenly became different people.
Aren't they victims? Why are they still speaking up for these men?
Could it be that they made a mistake?
But when we went to rescue them just now, no one denied it.
Captain Wu had seen more human hearts and human nature than his subordinates, and was not surprised by these people's abnormal behavior. Instead, he looked at the other women.
The conditions of these women were different from the others. When they stepped into the yard and saw the men in the yard, their eyes instantly became sharp and fierce. They wished they could cut these men into pieces. Even so, they were still not satisfied. They wanted to skin them, pull out their tendons, drink their blood, eat their flesh, and gnaw their bones.
This is the look and expression that only people with a blood feud would have.
Very good, my temperament and will have not been erased by reality.
"Do you have anything to tell us?" Captain Wu coughed lightly and tried to soften his voice.
Their eyes met his, then they quickly turned their heads away, not wanting to say anything.
They have suffered too much deception, betrayal and injustice, and it is impossible for them to let down their guard easily just because this person has a better attitude and a gentler tone.
If these people were not the benefactors who rescued them from that cage, they might not even get a glance from them.
Captain Wu was helpless, but also understood. After thinking about it, he simply went into the house and asked Lu Yao to come out.
After Captain Wu gave a brief explanation, Lu Yao put down what she was doing, told her man what to do next, and followed her to the yard.
The yard was divided into several parts artificially.
One part is where the village chief and villagers are left, one part is where the military service is, and one part is where the women are.
These women have endured inhuman torture and are filled with hatred, but facing distrustful officers and soldiers, they are still at a loss, not knowing where the road ahead lies or how to proceed.
Because of her father, Lu Yao knew about many cases that the outside world paid little attention to. Regardless of her past and present lives, Lu Yao hated the scum and buyers who trafficked women and children.
She carefully stepped forward and introduced herself: "Hello, my name is Lu Yao, and I'm a prisoner exiled to Ganzhou."
After hearing her introduction, a woman looked up at her and said, "Prisoners don't have as much freedom as you."
Lu Yao's eyes lit up. She didn't get angry at being questioned. Instead, she patiently replied, "The generals and officers who escorted us were all very kind. They wouldn't beat or scold us or torture or torment us for fun."
No matter what the reaction is, only with a reaction can there be a breakthrough.
The woman sneered, "This has nothing to do with you being able to move freely without shackles, right?"
There are good and bad people among those who escort exiled prisoners, but no matter how good they are, they will not ignore the law.
Lu Yao was shocked. This girl was very familiar with the affairs of the court, so her status must be not low.
She nodded in agreement without showing any emotion, "Indeed, they are good people. That's why my family and I don't have to bear the burden."
The woman looked at her without saying a word, waiting for her to continue her performance.
Lu Yao coughed lightly and said, "Are you all hungry? I made some meat porridge. Would you like to try some?"
"Can you make the decision?" The woman became more defensive.
Lu Yao smiled and said, "If you are willing, I will go and ask for instructions now."
The woman just stared at her, as if trying to see through what tricks she was playing.
Without waiting for Lu Yao to ask, Captain Wu at the side took the initiative to ask them to eat a little too.
When there is something in the stomach, people will feel comfortable and relaxed. When they are relaxed, they will let down their guard and cooperate.
only,
The woman didn't agree immediately, but looked at the other people beside her, asking for their opinions. The other women were obviously centered around her, and whatever she said, everyone else followed. The woman thought for a moment and looked at Lu Yao, "Thank you."
Lu Yao looked at the women who were some distance away from them. They had numb expressions and did not react at all even after hearing what they were talking about.
She looked at the woman: "Are they okay?"
"I don't know," the woman shook her head. "I only know they came here long before us, and we are a tough nut to crack in the mouths of those men. We're a challenge."
So they were locked up together and had not yet been separated.
"Challenging?" Lu Yao frowned. What else did these scum want to do?
"Here," the woman raised her chin towards the group of men, "just like those ones."
She curled her lips in mockery, "What a successful transformation."
Lu Yao: “…”
Her expression was complicated. If those people were also victims...
"Would you like to follow me to the kitchen?" Lu Yao invited.
The woman looked at the sisters beside her and shook her head: "No, let's just stay here and be at ease."
After being locked up for so long, they don’t want to go into the cramped space again for the time being.
Lu Yao understood this and didn't say anything more. She just asked them to rest for a while. She would come back soon and turn to walk towards the kitchen.
Looking at her back without any reluctance, the woman was a little surprised.
Wasn't this person specially arranged to comfort them?
This attitude is a bit too perfunctory.
But,
She felt very comfortable with this attitude.
"Miss, these people seem different from those people," another woman who had been standing next to the woman suddenly said, "We will be able to go home soon."
Tao Xiangling shook her head, Jinxiu was still too naive.
They have been missing for more than ten days. If they suddenly return now, there will definitely be another storm.
However, she did not spoil the little girl's fun. After being frightened for so many days, she decided to be happy first.
Lu Yao cooked a big pot of lean meat porridge, which was barely enough for more than a dozen people.
One bowl per person, just right.
After taking a mouthful of delicious lean meat porridge, I feel warm all over.
Tao Xiangling sighed. No matter what she would face later, she had to admit that this was the most comfortable moment she had experienced since she was kidnapped.
The few people who had been surrounding their "men" before saw that the women all had food but theirs was missing, so they immediately stopped working.
What does this mean? Different treatment?
"Why isn't ours?" someone asked.
Lu Yao ignored it. She sympathized with the women's plight, but didn't want to say much.
"You are treating me differently!"
"Could it be that the official has taken a fancy to them?"
"It must be those seducing vixens who are ignoring honest people like us."
“…”
"Shut up!"
Captain Wu could no longer bear it and swung his whip in the air, making a crisp "pia" sound.
He looked at the women with a look of disappointment and sneered, "You have men, why do you still care about this bowl of porridge?"
If you are in the whirlpool and are forced to accept the status quo, everyone will understand and not say anything, but if you still want to drag others down with you, such people do not need their salvation.
Several women looked at each other in bewilderment. It had already come to this, and they had even given birth to a child. What else could they do?
It's not that they don't know what is right and wrong, but the reality is already like this and they can't go back to the way it was before.
go home?
If they go back in this state, where will they find a place to stay? They will only cause trouble for their sisters and children at home.
if,
If these people could have come earlier, they wouldn't have been forced and abused...
Just as the hatred buried deep in her heart was about to break through the shackles, and seeing the pain on the man's face, she felt heartbroken again.
Lu Yao was in a complicated mood. She couldn't judge whether these people's choices were right or wrong. After all, they had to bear the consequences of every choice they made.
How harsh and cruel is this world to women? It's hard for widows to survive, let alone those who have gone through such hardships and experiences.
For them, the man who took her by force may be their only support.
"You're simply..." A woman who looked to be in her thirties pointed at the men, her eyes filled with disappointment. "Have you forgotten how these people treated us? Without them, we wouldn't have been sold here and tortured like this."
"But, but, without them, there are other men," someone whispered back, "This is our fate."
The woman was disappointed: "If no one buys it, will we be kidnapped by the matchmaker?"
"It's already like this, what else can I do except accept my fate?"
"I was sold by my own father. If it weren't for my man, I would have been beaten to death long ago."
"Actually, this man treats me very well. Even without this experience, I would still marry someone else, and it wouldn't necessarily be better than it is now."
“…”
The woman sighed. Yes, everyone has a miserable life and everyone’s growth and experience are different. She shouldn’t be condescending and blame others.
Forget it, she'd better not be the bad guy anymore.
After the midnight snack, it was still early, so Lu Yao took the women to rest.
Tao Xiangling hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded and followed him to the kitchen.
But this doesn't mean that I have let down my guard.
Many scumbags will not become good people just by wearing this kind of skin.
"Let's deal with it for one night. The general and the others are all good people, they will definitely find a way." Lu Yao said.
Tao Xiangling looked at her: "Are you feeling sorry for us?"
Lu Yao shook her head: "It has already happened. I just hope you can forget the past, look forward, and work hard to live the rest of your life well. That's what matters most."
For these women who have experienced pain, what they need is not pity, but a heart willing to accept their past.
Tao Xiangling curled her lips and smiled for the first time in recent days: "You're right. Looking ahead, the most important thing is to live well in the days ahead."
"You can definitely do it." Lu Yao said affirmatively.
Tao Xiangling smiled but said nothing.
She doesn't have a clear plan for the road ahead, but she can foresee that it will be difficult.
but,
None of this matters, she believes in her abilities.
but……
She doesn't trust the outside world, and
Your own family.
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