Chapter 9 Exploitation

There is a lot to say about this matter, so I won’t go into details for now, because Shen Huai feels sick just thinking about it.

In short, he is the "passing boy" who saved Zhao Qing.

He traveled to Beijing to avoid the noise, so he kept his name anonymous all the way. At that time, he passed by Yong'an and offered help for some reason. He single-handedly visited the camp at night and not only rescued the general Zhao Qing, but also forced the chieftain to surrender in front of the formation.

Such an effort to turn the tide turned around, but there was actually something behind the scenes and a bit of luck, so Shen Huai didn't want to take credit and was ready to leave immediately.

But Zhao Qing held him back and refused to let him go, saying that the grace of saving his life was unforgettable, and wanted to stay with Shen Huai to drink a celebratory drink and write a letter to him asking for credit.

Shen Huai naturally refused and only drank three glasses of wine from Zhao Qingjing.

It was the drinking that caused the problem.

After three cups, several sharp edges came from the forest, but Shen Huai suddenly felt that his hands and feet were soft. Although he tried his best to avoid it, he was still scratched by a flying knife.

Zhao Qing was shocked and angry, saying that the chieftain was acting secretly and secretly killing people, and he was going to kill the person immediately.

Shen Huai was high-spirited. Although he suspected that Zhao Qing was greedy for power, due to various reasons, he was at the juncture where he was most disgusted with right and wrong. He wanted to put things aside. He said that the chieftain's rebellion had been decided and there was no need to stir up trouble again. He simply treated the wound and took Xu with him. Yuan Gaojun left.

When he arrived in Wuchang, Shen Huai felt weak and his wounds would not heal for a long time, which was very unusual.

Liu Sandian, a poison doctor from Wuchang, was famous all over the world. He was both a poisoner and a doctor. He was good or evil at will. Zhao Qing happened to go to Guangxi from Wuchang, so Shen Huai went to look for Liu Sandian on the spot, and then followed the traces all the way to Huai'an Mansion.

Now it seems that Zhao Qing not only plotted against him, but also poisoned him. Not only did he poison him, he was also afraid that he would not die.

What was the loophole that made Zhao Qing suspect his identity and pursue him so closely?

Shen Huai was not sure of the answer for a moment, so he simply wanted to follow the clues: Okay, he wanted to see if Zhao Qinghe, the local snake in Huai'an, wanted to treat him as a soft persimmon, whether he could handle it or not!

The most important thing right now is naturally to see who can find poison doctor Liu Sandian first.

He returned to Zhou's house, drank two gulps of the newly brewed medicine, and ordered Gao Jun to investigate Liu Yun, the chief criminal officer.

"I was worried that there was no place to look for Liu Sandian, and some local snakes came rushing to help. It's great! Just go and keep an eye on people and make up the medicine every day. You don't have to stay here all the time."

He rinsed his mouth with water, put down the handkerchief to wipe his mouth, and said again: "When Su Ya comes to Zhou's house again, you call her over."

The topic changed so quickly that Gao Jun didn't react and asked blankly: "Looking for Su Ya? Master, do you want to listen to the book?"

Listen to books?

That's not the case.

Shen Huai just saw Su Ya's unknown secrets and guessed that this girl might have mastered many secrets of local official circles.

A gentleman is good at fake things. He is in a hurry to seek medical treatment and must be careful to prevent damage. However, Shen Huai is short of manpower. Since there are convenient people like Su Ya, wouldn't it be a gentleman to use it?

However, Shen Huai wanted to use Su Ya, but Su Ya didn't give him a chance.

She didn't go to Zhou's house at all in the past two days.

After realizing that she was being followed that night, Su Ya decided to take some time off. Not to mention that the year was over and she wanted to have some fun during the New Year. So Su Ya helped Zhou Zhai finish dusting and settled his monthly salary. , I put down everything and concentrated on spending time with my mother.

Early in the morning on New Year's Eve, she took Yan's family to the fair in previous years.

The mother and daughter visited the most lively market of the year from beginning to end. Although they had no money to buy expensive things, they were full of happiness during this New Year's Day.

Su Ya picked two fluttering butterflies from the stack of flowers held by the vendor, one purple and one pink. She first put the purple butterfly on Yan's head, and then put the other pink butterfly on her head.

inserted into the edge of her bun, the butterfly wings made of thin silk trembled slightly in the pile of hair, extremely vivid.

Su Ya was very satisfied with her eyesight. After paying the money to the vendor with a smile, she pulled Yan to see how good she looked from her pupils.

Yan murmured softly, saying that no one would wear this, but Su Ya teased her so much that she couldn't help but laugh. She couldn't help but look at her own appearance from Su Ya's pupils, and that little bit of restraint slowly turned into joy.

, spreading from the corners of the eyebrows and eyes.

On New Year's Eve, Su Ya wrapped Mrs. Yan warmly and climbed up to the roof with the help of a ladder.

The houses in the small courtyard are not high, so you can't overlook the lights of thousands of houses, but the sky is in front of your eyes without any obstruction.

Su Ya often climbed over the walls at night and had long been accustomed to this openness. She wanted to share it with her mother tonight.

In her previous life, she never thought she would have to say goodbye to her mother so hastily. Su's father died young, and the Yan family was simple. The two of them lived a very poor and simple life by washing clothes and selling embroidery to make a living.

At that time, she had already thought about how she should live her life——

Marry a loyal husband, give him children, be filial to his parents, and support your mother with him. When Yan's hair turns gray, she will cherish her sparse white hair even more than her mother.

With her dexterous hands, she carefully helped Yan pull up her white hair into a very energetic and good-looking appearance. The elderly person probably has bad teeth, so she had to patiently cook the fragrant rice porridge and sprinkle it on the porridge.

Crispy pork floss that melts in your mouth.

Of course it is difficult to marry with a mother, and it is even harder to meet a loyal man. In the previous life, Su Ya was stubborn and never gave in. If she couldn't meet the right person, it was good for mother and daughter to depend on each other, so even if it was delayed to ten

At eight years old, Su Ya is still full of hope for the future.

It's a pity that God doesn't fulfill his wish...

A beam of bright light exploded in the night sky, interrupting Su Ya's thoughts.

It's midnight, the transition between the old and new years. Firecrackers are blasting in Huai'an City, fireworks are blooming, and the night sky is brilliant.

Su Ya looked at the brilliance in Yan's eyes and silently made a wish: Mom, in this life, my daughter will be taken care of!

She took out the Kongming lantern and pen and ink that she had put away a long time ago from behind the ridge of the roof. The mother and son laughed softly and wrote their wishes on the lantern paper. The orange candle flame dyed the lampshade a moving color.

The sky lanterns rise slowly, swimming upstream in the snowy sky, with thousands of fireworks as a backdrop, as if they are about to unveil a bright future.

Su Ya hugged Mrs. Yan, raised her head with a smile and said loudly: "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of my mother!"

Tears flashed from the corners of Yan's eyes, and she gently brushed away the snowflakes that had fallen on her daughter's hair: "Silly boy, don't always worry about Nianniang and delay the good opportunity to get married..."

"Oh, my mother, why are you so anxious? I have to read so many story books every day, and there are all kinds of men in them. Unfortunately, there are many passionate and unlucky ones. It's not so easy to meet someone worth trusting.

People?"

Su Ya held her hands on the roof tiles, shook her head, and said firmly: "There are so many blind marriages in this world. They are just gambling on luck. I am not in a hurry to gamble! If you want to marry, marry like your father."

Hero, or else you will become a heroine like Mrs. Liang, so you can’t be anxious!"

Mrs. Liang was the wife of Han Shizhong, a famous anti-Jin general in the Song Dynasty, and she was also a legend in the storybook.

Mrs. Liang's maiden name was Liang Hongyu. She was originally from a family of military generals. Later, the elders in the family were convicted of war, and she was reduced to a prostitute. However, she was unwilling to fall into this world. With her talent and appearance in both civil and military affairs, she formed a good relationship with the famous general Han Shizhong.

She fought against the Jin soldiers and was named the Lady Protector of the Country.

The couple was stationed in Huai'an City back then. For three hundred years, Madam Liang's Temple in Huai'an City has been flourishing.

Mrs. Yan said angrily: "You are talking nonsense again. Mrs. Liang suffered a lot in her early years. How many grievances did she have to suffer? Mother hopes that you will be safe and prosperous throughout your life."

"Okay, okay, I'll have a safe and smooth life, and my mother will also have a safe and smooth life!"

Su Ya put her cheek against Yan's face and responded softly.

The unique soft and fine hairs on the girl's face were reflected by the night light and snow, as if the skin was covered with a layer of scented mist. She looked at the fireworks in the sky, her eyes were flowing, and she had a heroic spirit, and she turned out to be extremely smart and beautiful.

But, where is the trace of the birthmark on Ruxuexiang’s cheeks?

It is not easy for a woman to be born in this world, and Su Ya, who has secrets in her heart, is walking on thin ice and is afraid of troubles, so she only dares to show her mother the beautiful beauty that is like the beginning of a flower.

(End of chapter)

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