Chapter 133 Using Backdoors
But the person she hated most was herself.
At that time, she listened to Lu Xingde in everything.
Even as he grew increasingly disgusted with Qiaoxiu, he still felt how wonderful it would be if Qiaoxiu were a son.
This way, at least Lu Xingde can keep Lu Xingwang in check.
So Qiaoxiu was ordered around in everything.
How stupid!
How stupid.
I've truly wasted my life.
No one paid any attention to Chen Cuihua.
She definitely deserved to be hit.
Lu Qingqing looked at Chen Cuihua, her eyes dark.
“If you, as her mother, won’t stand up for her, I will.”
"I don't care who he is!"
Unfortunately, the culprit, Lai San, has already been exiled.
Even if he survives, she won't let him go!
Chen Cuihua had already realized something.
I numbly closed my eyes.
As Lu Changshun begged for mercy, Lu Qingqing slowly pushed the long needle forward.
There are consequences for doing evil.
This filthy, shameless soul doesn't deserve to be called human.
Lu Changshun eventually became incontinent and was permanently paralyzed.
He couldn't speak either; when he did, it was just a muffled "ah-woo" sound.
From now on, he can only crawl on the ground like a maggot in a cesspool.
...
The next day, Chen Cuihua gave Qiaoxiu's indenture to Lu Qingqing.
Originally, they were afraid that Lu Xingde would cause trouble, so they agreed to go to the yamen to remove their slave status after a while.
Now Chen Cuihua no longer has the face to hold onto this contract.
“I am not worthy to be Qiaoxiu’s mother, so let her stay with you.”
“From now on, I will work for your family and sell seasonings. I will work for as many years as I can, and I will not ask for anything in return. I only hope that Qiaoxiu will forget the past and forget her mother.”
"There's no need for that..."
"Qingqing, I know she'll be fine with you. Please!"
Chen Cuihua had been confused her whole life, but she knew that the decision she was making at this moment was the most correct decision of her life.
Lu Qingqing was their savior, and she was a capable person.
She genuinely cares for Qiaoxiu, and Qiaoxiu will have a different life if she stays with her.
I will never follow the same path as her.
Once she handed Qiaoxiu over to Lu Qingqing, she had no more worries.
For the rest of my days, I will work hard to repay your kindness.
"All right."
Lu Qingqing accepted the indenture.
Chen Cuihua was a failed mother, but these were not reasons she deliberately caused.
She was nothing more than a tragic woman created by the historical context.
Next, Chen Cuihua took the seasonings and went to find partners.
The Lu family's courtyard was expanded to twice its original size from the west, and a thatched roof was built over it.
Lu Qingqing brought Li Meng, Sister-in-law Linghua, Aunt Ding's daughter Xiao Huan, and three girls about the same age as Xiao Huan.
These are the ones she's been eyeing lately that seem promising.
It was agreed that they would be paid 500 coins per month to help grind medicinal powder.
Everyone was happy.
Five hundred coins is a high income that an ordinary girl would never dare to dream of.
If you can make money, you'll have a voice in your own home.
They worked under the thatched shed of the Lu family.
Other villagers were naturally envious, and many brought their daughters to volunteer.
Lu Qingqing only said that she would choose again if she needed someone in the future.
Si Xi and Wang Jincai also selected a few underlings to dig medicinal herbs on the mountain every day.
Each child is given ten coins a day.
Black Egg was one of the veterans and loyal members. That day, while digging for medicinal herbs, he huffed and puffed and asked Sixi if he could talk to Lu Qingqing about letting his stepmother do the work.
“You’re using connections! I was thinking of getting my mother to do the work! If everyone were like you, how difficult would it be for Sixi?” Wang Jincai said righteously.
"As the most trusted underling, you need to consider the interests of Doctor Sixi and not lead the way in breaking the rules!"
Black Egg grunted and couldn't speak.
Si Xi said, "Rules can be broken, depending on what happens."
"Black Egg, why do you want to find work for your stepmother?"
"Brother Sixi, my mother is pregnant."
"Oh~" Wang Jincai suddenly realized: "She's pregnant, so she won't give it to you anymore. She wants to save it for her own child, right?"
You want to please her, so you find her work!
"No, no, that's not how it is!" Black Egg hurriedly waved his hands.
“My mother didn’t refuse to give me food; I just overheard her talking to my father inside the house.”
Hei Dan heard his stepmother and father talking inside the house.
His father was short and thin, and it was difficult for him to find work outside. He said that making a living was too difficult these days.
I heard that a wealthy man in town is looking for a playmate for his child. Why don't we let Heidan give it a try?
The stepmother said no, saying that she was looking for a playmate, but really she was looking for someone to have fun with, and that the children from rich families would definitely bully her.
She said she would find some laundry jobs so she could manage even if things got a little tough.
However, Black Egg's stepmother was already pregnant, and washing clothes was very tiring. Moreover, if she ruined someone else's clothes, she would have to pay for them.
Black Egg didn't want to be someone's playmate, nor did he want his stepmother to do laundry for someone.
He knew that preparing medicine was a delicate task, but for farmers who were used to rough work, it wasn't tiring at all.
Moreover, Aunt Qingqing is a kind person and would never hit or scold anyone.
"Brother Sixi, my mother hasn't touched the ten coins I bring home every day. She's saving them for my wedding. She's very good to me."
We'd like to ask for a lower wage; could you talk to Aunt Qingqing about it?
This time, Wang Jincai didn't say anything either.
The Black Egg family is indeed facing difficulties.
"I'm just mentioning it; whether your mother and aunt want it or not is up to them to decide," Sixi said.
"Brother Sixi, thank you! Regardless of whether Aunt Qingqing can give my mother a job, you are still my brother!" Heidan's eyes were full of loyalty.
This made Sixi feel quite embarrassed.
But... it feels so good to have someone call you "brother".
So Si Xi went back and mentioned it to Lu Qingqing.
There were no additions or deletions; it was a complete retelling of what Heidan said.
Lu Qingqing remembered Tian Qiao'er, Hei Dan's stepmother.
She even helped Chen Cuihua when she jumped into the river.
She even secretly wiped away tears; she's a soft-hearted person by nature.
Since the family is struggling financially, it doesn't matter whether there's one more or one less person for this job.
"We have to give Sixi face! Then tell Heidan to have his mother come over!"
"I'll go tell them right now!"
Si Xi slipped away and ran off.
When he arrived at Heidan's house, he didn't go in, but called out twice from outside.
He felt it would be better for Black Egg to tell his stepmother about this in person.
That way, his stepmother will be moved and treat Heidan even better in the future.
"Brother Sixi!"
"Hmm." Sixi nodded steadily.
"Hey, I came here to tell you that your aunt has agreed, so you can have your mother go to work tomorrow."
"Really? Brother Sixi, you're so kind!"
Black Egg got excited and hugged Sixi.
Oh dear, this kid is acting all effeminate!
Si Xi awkwardly straightened his clothes.
"Brother Sixi, I'll go tell Mother right now, she'll be so happy!"
"Black Egg, wait a minute! I need to tell you something!"
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