Chapter 82 Counterattack
Seeing the bustling scene of Qingfengwan, Chen Mian's eyes widened in surprise, "Is this the restaurant you opened? I heard the nanny beside me mention that this restaurant is affordable and delicious, but there are too many people and it is always difficult to get in line. I didn't expect you to be the owner."
Chen Mian excitedly grabbed Su Wanwan's hand and said, "Wanwan, you are so amazing. I really admire you!"
Because of her praise, Su Wanwan's heart felt warm, because this honor belonged to her alone.
Su Wanwan blushed, "I also think I'm quite powerful."
Chen Mian said: "Not just a few, if I can open a restaurant with such good business, I would be willing to give up being the Duke of England's wife."
Although she has been the Duchess of England for seven or eight years, Chen Mian is actually only in her early twenties. She will be twenty-three after her birthday at the end of this year.
She looked a little girlish, and when Aunt Liu beside her saw this, she couldn't help coughing to remind her of her identity.
Chen Mian's smile disappeared all of a sudden, the corners of her mouth drooped slightly, and she suddenly looked like she had aged ten years. Su Wanwan gave Hong Xing a look.
Hong Xing understood and pulled Aunt Liu aside, saying, "Let's go over there and have a bite to eat so that your wife and my wife can have a good chat."
Madam Liu refused to move, so Hong Xing quietly stuffed a silver ingot into her hand. Madam Liu's expression eased, "That's true. Madam has been feeling depressed staying in the mansion all day. It's not easy to find a friend you can talk to. We should have a good chat."
Seeing that Aunt Liu had left, Chen Mian slumped slightly, "She was bullying me. It's not like I haven't given her money before, but she took the money and still went to the old lady to complain about me, causing me to be scolded."
"There are so many rules in wealthy families," Su Wanwan handed her a piece of pork ribs, "Eat something. You look so thin."
Chen Mian was eating when he suddenly stood up and pulled down the curtain of the small compartment. "It's just the two of us. No one can hear us talking like this."
Chen Mian had really been feeling depressed in the courtyard for a long time, and couldn't help but talk a lot to Su Wanwan. At first she was a little afraid to say anything, but later, seeing that Su Wanwan was also a straightforward person, she talked more and more.
Su Wanwan didn’t have any friends of similar age in the capital. The closest woman she knew was Widow Liu, followed by Hong Xing. But they were not friends after all, but relatives and master and servant. There were some things she could happily say with friends, but not necessarily with relatives.
The two chatted for nearly two hours, and the dishes were re-ordered several times. It was not until it was almost dark that Su Wanwan stood up reluctantly and said, "We can't chat anymore today. I have to go home to see my son."
Chen Mian laughed at her, "You still remember that you have a son."
Su Wanwan didn't feel embarrassed. "He has someone to take care of him. He just sticks to me at night. I will save myself as much trouble as possible. It's not that the conditions don't allow it. I can't carry the child on my back all day long."
"That's very well said," Chen Mian said, "My husband passed away that year, and everyone in the mansion protected Luo Lian as a treasure. But there were also people with bad intentions. I told the servants to keep an eye on him, but they still felt uneasy. I kept watching over him day and night, and it's only now that I can let go a little."
"At least it's okay now. There are no obstacles in life that can't be overcome."
The two of them walked out while talking. Madam Liu and Hong Xing were waiting for them on the other side.
While walking through the corridor, Chen Mian bumped into someone walking towards him.
Before Su Wanwan reached out to help, she saw the man hugging Chen Mian's waist, looking very unruly.
Chen Mian's face flushed, and he pushed Bai Jitong, "Let go! Let go quickly!"
Bai Jitong let go of Chen Mian, "I'm so sorry, I hope I didn't offend Madam."
Chen Mian was so embarrassed that she didn't know where to look. "It's okay, it's okay."
She pulled Su Wanwan out. Su Wanwan was stunned. She couldn't expect Bai Jitong to be such a person.
Walking out a little, Chen Mian said to Su Wanwan, "Sister Wanwan, don't tell anyone about what happened today. I don't know him, I just bumped into him accidentally. Who knew that his hands were so unruly? Oh! Anyway, you must keep it a secret for me."
"This is natural," Su Wanwan made a gesture to seal her mouth, "I understand all these things."
The two parted ways, and Su Wanwan got on the carriage back home.
Hong Xing couldn't help but complain, "You don't know how arrogant that Aunt Liu is. She's a servant like me, but she's so arrogant even when she's eating. She says the dishes I ordered are not good, and then she says there are too many people in the hall and it's noisy. Why doesn't she see how many people are queuing outside?"
"She's been a nanny in a wealthy family for a long time, so this is what happens," Su Wanwan rubbed her head, feeling dizzy. "I chatted with Sister Chen for too long all of a sudden, why do I feel dizzy?"
Hong Xing was studying a small incense burner that had appeared on the table. After hearing this, she also felt dizzy. "Yeah, what's going on? I feel a little dizzy too."
After saying that, Hong Xing fainted. Su Wanwan hurriedly opened the car window, but found that they were not on the way back to the general's mansion. She shouted anxiously: "Driver, driver! Stop the car! Where are you taking the car to?"
The driver didn't answer, but cracked the whip loudly. Su Wanwan could no longer hold on and fainted.
When Su Wanwan woke up again, she was tied to a chair, and next to her was Chen Mian who was also tied up.
Chen Mian was still asleep, his head lying limply on one side.
Su Wanwan's hands were tied behind her back, a cloth was stuffed in her mouth, and her feet were tied together. She made muffled sounds from her mouth, trying to wake Chen Mian up.
Seeing that she couldn't wake Chen Mian up, she looked around and saw what was going on. It seemed like they were in an inn.
This is a kidnapping. Su Wanwan was extremely panicked. She was still frightened by the last kidnapping. This was no joke. If she was not careful, she would lose her life.
Su Wanwan's body couldn't stop shaking. She looked at the door, tears streaming down her face. Compared to the previous kidnapping, besides fear, this time she felt more reluctant. She couldn't bear to leave her son. Xiao Fuguan was less than two months old. How tragic it would be if he lost his mother at such a young age.
Her mouth felt bitter and she couldn't cry out. She couldn't calm down all of a sudden, so she had to raise her head, take a deep breath, and force herself to calm down. She would wait for the kidnappers to come and see if there was any room for negotiation.
As long as it's not simply life-threatening, it can be resolved.
Just as Su Wanwan had adjusted herself, the door was pushed open. The moment she saw the kidnapper's appearance clearly, her eyes widened. It was Liao Cheng!
Liao Cheng walked in with a smile, "Su Wanwan, I finally caught you."
Liao Cheng signaled the maid to pull the cloth out of Su Wanwan's mouth.
Luzhi stepped forward and pulled out the cloth, then slapped Su Wanwan in the face, "Bitch!"
Su Wanwan groaned and blood came out from the corner of her mouth.
Luzhi was happy, "You were very capable, why can't you do it now?"
Su Wanwan gritted her teeth and told herself that she had to stay calm now. As long as she could get out alive, there would be many ways to make up for the humiliation she suffered today.
Chen Mian, who was standing by, also woke up slowly. Seeing this scene, there was nothing she didn't understand. She stared at Liao Cheng, not knowing what she was going to do.
Liao Cheng spoke at this time. She sat on the chair and looked at the two people leisurely. "I won't waste words with you. I tied you up today. I want to kill not only you two, but also Pei Changfeng and Bai Jitong. They have ruined my reputation. It is not excessive for me to retaliate."
The cloth in Chen Mian's mouth was pulled, and she asked in confusion, "They are now appointed officials of the imperial court, aren't you afraid of the emperor's blame?"
"Afraid?" Liao Cheng crossed his legs. "Madam, I am the princess, the niece of His Majesty, and I am the only daughter of my parents. Even if I make a big mistake, His Majesty will not take my life. But you are different."
"What's the top scholar? There will be a new batch of people every three years. It's not surprising. You are a widow, Su Wanwan is a country woman, and her father is just a high-ranking bandit leader. If he dies, he's dead."
She looked arrogant and really didn't care about their lives.
Chen Mian wanted to say something, but was slapped by Luzhi.
Su Wanwan came back to her senses after hearing what Liao Cheng said. She knew that she had misunderstood Pei Changfeng before, but now was not the time to think about whether it was a misunderstanding or not. Instead, she had to delay time. As long as she didn't go home before dark, Su Cha would definitely send someone out to look for her.
She took a deep breath and asked, "I can understand why the princess wants to kill me, but what did Sister Chen do wrong? Why did she want to be killed?"
"Because she is the woman Bai Jitong likes. When they both die, I will strip them naked and throw them on the street. A widow and a top scholar, what an exciting thing." Liao Cheng's eyes were full of morbid amusement. "This is even more exciting than what happened to me."
Chen Mian's face turned pale.
Su Wanwan understood what Liao Cheng meant, and at the same time, her heart seemed to have fallen into an abyss, so heavy that it was frightening.
Their chances of survival are slim.
The windows were sealed, so I couldn't tell whether it was day or night outside. It was quiet all around. It looked like an inn, but it wasn't noisy.
There are countless inns in the capital, what if this is outside the city? Is there really a way for them to be saved?
Su Wanwan's mind was in a panic and she couldn't think of a solution for a while.
"How pitiful," Liao Cheng's sharp nails lifted Su Wanwan's chin, "Are you crying? It's too early now, it's not the time to cry yet. When I peel off your skin, you will know what it means to be unable to live and unable to die."
There was a blood mark on Su Wanwan's chin instantly. She choked and said, "Princess, I was wrong before. My child is still so young and cannot be without a mother."
The hands behind her back secretly exerted force to untie her aunt - this was something she learned after being kidnapped last time. She used her cleverness to break free from the hemp rope that bound her hands. On the surface, she was trying her best to delay time.
Liao Cheng smiled, "He's your son, what does it have to do with me?"
Chen Mian saw Su Wanwan's actions, and she also cried and begged Liao Cheng, "Princess, as long as you are willing to spare my life, I am willing to give you whatever you want as long as I can give it."
"You two little bitches, do you really think the princess would be interested in your junk?" Lvzhi mocked, "Our princess wants everything, so why are you making demands?"
Liao Cheng watched the two begging for mercy with interest, "Well said, keep talking, it makes me happy, maybe I can let you die quickly, but you won't die so early, I have asked someone to notify Pei Changfeng and Bai Jitong, don't worry, I am a kind person, you will die together."
Su Wanwan pursed her lips. Because she exerted too much force, the wound at the corner of her mouth bled more and more. At the same time, her left hand successfully broke free.
She tied the hemp rope loosely around her hand to avoid being discovered, and then said: "Princess, I really know nothing about what happened before. It was all done by Pei Changfeng alone. I am innocent."
Hearing Su Wanwan say this, Liao Cheng was a little surprised, "I thought your love was stronger than gold, oh no, last time you didn't trust Pei Changfeng, and you almost had a difficult delivery. You are really a heartless woman. After all, Pei Changfeng has done so much for you, and now the first thing you think of is to get rid of yourself."
"Nothing matters more than life and death," Su Wanwan shed tears, "Besides, Pei Changfeng doesn't treat me that well. He only divorced me for the sake of his own reputation. In fact, he has long despised me. I beg the princess to let me go."
Liao Cheng approached, "Is what you said true or false? I want you to wait for Pei Changfeng to come and tell him this, so that he will know that he has been betrayed by the woman he loves. That scene is interesting just thinking about it."
Su Wanwan raised her eyes to look at her, and the rope behind her fell quietly to the ground. "Every word I said is true, as long as the princess is willing to believe it."
After she finished speaking, she quickly stood up, hugged Liao Cheng's head and pressed it on her knees, then pulled out the hairpin on her head and pressed it against her neck.
"Don't move! Or I'll kill her!"
Luzhi's hand that was about to tear Su Wanwan's hand stopped in mid-air, as if he had not recovered from the reversal.
Su Wanwan was panting, and the hairpin in her hand moved forward an inch, and Liao Cheng's neck began to bleed.
Liao Cheng knelt on the ground, his voice trembling, "You are crazy! Those outside are my people. As long as I give the order, both of you will die."
"Even if I die, I will take you with me," Su Wanwan grabbed Liao Cheng's hair and slammed him twice on the corner of the stool as revenge, "I'll teach you not to kill innocent people and be tyrannical!"
Liao Cheng screamed, his forehead covered in blood.
Su Wanwan said to Luzhi, "Untie Chen Mian! Quickly!"
Luzhi hesitated, and Su Wanwan poked Liao Cheng in the back with a hairpin, causing Liao Cheng to scream, "Untie her! Untie her!"
Luzhi was trembling as she was tied up by Chen Mian. Chen Mian tied Luzhi up and then untied Su Wanwan's feet.
Su Wanwan kept holding the hairpin while Chen Mian stuffed the cloth into Liao Cheng's mouth and tied her hands and feet.
At this time, the two of them sat on the ground as if exhausted.
Su Wanwan touched her swollen cheek and said, "Sister Chen, it's our turn to fight back."
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