Speaking of this, the woman immediately started talking: "What else could it be? This kid took the settlement money and went to a gambling den, lost it all and even incurred debts, so they broke his leg and threw him out."
The person next to him immediately chimed in, "Yeah, I've never seen anyone like this before. It's a blessing that they managed to escape here alive, but they just waste their money like this. Sigh!"
"People like him shouldn't be given money; they might as well starve to death on the street!"
...
He Jiuniang turned around and glanced at the person on the ground, then looked at Boss Lu.
Lu Laoda's expression wasn't good either. The rest of the clan had been saving every penny they had along the way, and when they received their resettlement allowance, they were eager to split every tael of silver in half. But this brat not only lost it all but also incurred gambling debts. How could someone be so deserving of a beating!
Lu Xiaoyang knew it was shameful for her actions to be revealed, so she kept hugging Lu Laoda's leg and crying, "Uncle Jingxuan, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong, please give me another chance, I promise I won't do it again!"
His gaze swept over the carriage that Boss Lu was leading, and he thought to himself that Uncle Xuan's family must have become rich by robbing some wealthy people on their way out of the famine. Now they even have a carriage. Following them, they must be living a life of luxury!
He Jiuniang saw all his little actions, but remained silent.
Boss Lu was in a dilemma and very reluctant to help, but Lu Xiaoyang was a junior in the same clan, and he couldn't bear to see him like this.
So he looked to He Jiuniang for help, but He Jiuniang coldly replied, "We don't support idlers in our family. If you want to eat your fill, you have to work."
"Yes, yes! I'll definitely work hard!" Lu Xiaoyang nodded repeatedly, then looked at his broken leg and said, "But now that my leg is injured, can I..."
"cannot."
He Jiuniang interrupted coldly, "My family doesn't run a charity."
Lu Xiaoyang immediately lost her temper and said directly, "Third Aunt, it's not your place to be the head of the Lu family yet! Uncle Jingxuan hasn't even spoken yet!"
Lu Laoda thought He Jiuniang was right. Their family didn't run a charity. Although they had helped many people in the clan on the road, those were all kind-hearted people. They kept track of the money they lent out and would definitely pay it back in the future. But if they got involved with Lu Xiaoyang, there was no hope at all.
"How dare you speak like that? Your third sister-in-law's opinion is the family's opinion! Now that everyone is in trouble, if you're willing, go back and work to support yourself; if you're not willing, then fend for yourself!"
After saying that, he shook off Lu Xiaoyang, took the horse and left, with He Jiuniang following behind.
The crowd spontaneously parted to make way, and Lu Xiaoyang hurriedly dragged his broken leg to catch up.
He didn't expect that just saying one thing to this woman would make Uncle Jingxuan unhappy. This woman became a widow the day after she married into the family. Could there be something between her and Uncle Jingxuan?
That must be it, otherwise why would Uncle Jingxuan bring this woman instead of his own wife when he comes to the market?
Lu Xiaoyang felt as if he had obtained some important information. He cursed inwardly, then gritted his teeth and kept up, trying not to fall behind.
After they left, someone said, "Tsk tsk, this family is so unlucky, how could they run into relatives like that!"
"Who says otherwise? What bad luck!"
...
The three who had gone far away could not hear the sound. Once they were out of the city gate, He Jiuniang rode off on horseback, and when Lu Laoda saw this, he simply got into the carriage and ran after them.
Lu Xiaoyang felt like he was going to die. Even if he had both legs intact, let alone one broken leg, he still couldn't compare to a four-legged horse!
He knew that Boss Lu and his men wanted to shake him off, but since they had already met, they would eventually find him.
The closest village to him by this road is Anping Village. He can go there and ask around. After all, he's been wandering around the county town for several days, so he shouldn't be completely clueless.
At first, Boss Lu was a little uneasy, but gradually he felt less burdened.
Especially seeing He Jiuniang riding her horse so fast ahead, he also wanted to drive the carriage as fast as he could.
When they got home, the children all gathered around the new carriage, looking at it with great curiosity.
Lu Laoda went to Sun Shi to give her the remaining money, while He Jiuniang went to give the skincare products to her sisters-in-law.
The total cost of loading the cart and carriages was four and a half taels of silver, but only two taels of silver were left.
Madam Sun took the silver and asked, "Did the third son's wife buy the writing brushes and ink for the children?"
Lu Laoda lowered his head in shame. As the eldest brother, he could only let his younger brother and sister-in-law spend money, and he felt very incompetent.
Madam Sun noticed that her eldest son was in a bad mood and offered some words of comfort, which was rare for her: "She has money and said before that she wanted to give a few children as gifts. Don't overthink it. With the third son not at home, she and her daughter will need your help in the future. Just take better care of them."
"Mother, I know, I treat her like my own sister."
Sun was finally satisfied. She put the money away and went to find He Jiuniang. Hearing the loud laughter of the women outside, she decided to go and see what was going on.
Lu Laoda wanted to talk about Lu Xiaoyang, but he didn't know how to bring it up. He was afraid that if his mother found out that he had brought back a troublemaker, she would be furious.
Outside, the Yu family members all received skincare products brought back by He Jiuniang, saying they could be used on their faces and hands, as they were all still young and should pay attention to skincare.
As soon as Madam Sun came out, He Jiuniang pounced on her like a butterfly.
"What are you doing? Get out of here, get out of here! What are you doing leaning on me? You're like you have no bones!"
Sun pushed her away with obvious disgust, then looked suspiciously at her other daughters whose smiles were barely concealed, and asked with great displeasure, "What have you been doing behind my back?"
Don't think she's hard of hearing because she's old. She heard everything inside. He Jiu Niang bought them some nice things!
"I didn't do anything!"
He Jiuniang answered first, explaining that she just wanted to tease the old lady.
Mrs. Sun was indeed a little unhappy, but she held back and didn't show it. She was just an old lady, and she couldn't be jealous of a group of children.
She turned to leave, but He Jiuniang quickly grabbed her: "Mother, don't be angry! How could I forget you when I have something good? I bought you a bottle too!"
Sun felt a sudden urge to laugh, but she forced herself to hold it in, finding it extremely difficult.
Unfortunately, He Jiuniang was quite oblivious and directly called her out: "Mother, if you want to laugh, just laugh. Don't hold it in and hurt yourself!"
Lu Guilan was the first to burst out laughing. Sun's face turned red, and she slapped He Jiuniang twice more, but she couldn't help but smile.
Holding the small bottle, he examined it carefully from left to right and asked, "What is this thing?"
He Jiuniang proudly introduced, "This is Jade Face Cream. Apply it to your face and hands after washing your face in the morning and evening. It can help maintain your youthful appearance!"
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