After speaking, Wu's second sister-in-law suddenly covered her face and squatted down, crying "woo". Crying and said: "I am a shameless woman, but staying in the Wu family is worse than death." The Wu family didn't treat me as a human being, and the men of the Wu family tortured me even more. ”

Hearing Wu's second sister-in-law crying so sadly, Su Jinyao had already roughly guessed what she meant by the "torture" from the Wu family's men. It is really an unspeakable pain to be with a man who does not (ài) himself, and he is also not (ài) him, but he is still forced by him.

It seems that she was also hopeless by (bī), so she would rather use herself as a bargaining chip to catch the fat brain and stinky (ròu) Zhang Lizheng.

However, Su Jinyao still had a little doubt and didn't figure it out, so she asked: "I remember that in Guyushu Town before, the grandfather of the Wu family clearly threatened you that if you make any more trouble, you will go to the official and let the government arrest you, a person who has no household registration." At that time, if you break the jar and break it, won't you be satisfied? Why do you come to me now? ”

Second sister-in-law Wu listened to Su Jinyao's question, and said with a wry smile: "Su family girl, you also saw that my father-in-law and that master walked together and talked together." They are already so familiar, even if the government checks the household registration and arrests me, isn't it the same and let me fall back into the hands of the Wu family? Besides, if I am really arrested because I have no household registration, and the Wu family can't redeem it, my only fate will be to be confiscated. ”

Charge the army! Su Jinyao had heard this word, and she also understood that it meant that for a woman, she would be forced to die by countless men in the barracks. It's no wonder that the second sister-in-law of the Wu family was so scared when she heard Wu Shengjin's threat.

If she is arrested by the government because she does not have a household registration, then one way is to return to the Wu family and continue the torture (rì) son. The other way is even worse, she may have to be confiscated.

Second sister-in-law Wu cried for a while, wiped her tears and looked up to Su Jinyao and said, "The reason why I asked you to report to the official is because before I left the town, I accidentally saw the mayor of the Yamen of Ancient Elm Town talking to you." I guessed, if you really know the mayor, aren't you better than the master my father-in-law knows? If I am arrested by the government, the deed of sale (shēn) in the hands of the Wu family will become a piece of waste paper. And after all, you know the mayor of the town, so when the time comes, you can ask for one (qíng) for me, and then use the silver as a guarantee to redeem me. ”

Only then did Su Jinyao understand that she had gone around in a big circle, and it turned out that Wu's second sister-in-law was because she saw herself talking to the middle-aged man in front of the yamen. The original speculation and doubts have also been proven, and the middle-aged man is not simple. However, it seems that he is extremely respectful to Zhang Chengliang, so he doesn't know what the origin of the passing guest Zhang Chengliang is.

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao asked again: "Then what if I really promise to help you report to the official, and you are arrested by the government again, and I can't redeem you in the end?" Aren't you worse then? ”

Second sister-in-law Wu bit her lip, twisted her brows and thought about it, before she made up her mind: "Then I will admit it." Succeed or not. ”

After speaking, she looked at Su Jinyao again and said, "If I am arrested by the government, I will use ten taels of silver as collateral to redeem me." I've already prepared the money, and I'll give it to you secretly when I get a chance. I just ask you to help me say a word in front of the mayor, and agree to let you vouch for it. If I can really break away from the Wu family, even if I sell myself to you again, I am willing to be a maid for you for the rest of my life. ”

After thinking about it, Wu's second sister-in-law assured again: "Su family girl, let's just say it, as long as you can help me this time and succeed, I will personally write you a deed of sale." I am willing to sell (shēn) and be a slave with you. ”

Su Jinyao has no shortage of maids, but looking at Wu's second sister-in-law's tragic appearance, and thinking about her shrewdness when she sold vegetables to herself in Wu's house before, Su Jinyao felt that it seemed that there was nothing to help her. She didn't have a heart for a virgin, but she didn't rule out doing good deeds to pave the way for herself. There is always a selfish side to people, and why not do it (qíng) as a win-win situation?

Su Jinyao asked again: "I can tell you the truth, the person who talked to me at the yamen today, I didn't even know that it was the town chief." I just went to find someone else I knew, and he came out to talk to me. In other words, I can only do my best to do your thing, but I am not completely sure, in this case, are you willing to do it? ”

Wu's second sister-in-law said: "Su family girl, I won't tell you, since your mind is clear, I have begun to pay attention to you." I don't know how much money you make now, but I know that if you can scrape together enough five taels of silver to save the daughter-in-law of the Li family at once, it proves that you are a capable person. If you bet on yours (shēn), I'm willing to give it a try. ”

Su Jinyao remembered that when she watched Wu's second sister-in-law being beaten, the Wu family's sister-in-law did say a word, asking the second sister-in-law not to expect Su Jinyao to save one and save another. It can be seen that this second sister-in-law Wu has indeed been planning since then.

Su Jinyao has always liked shrewd people, people who do things in a planned way, and who maximize their own interests are not bad people. So Su Jinyao nodded and said, "Okay, I can try my best, but it may not be successful." ”

Second sister-in-law Wu hurriedly said, "Then I'll give you the silver when I find an opportunity." ”

"Aren't you afraid that I will take your money, but I will not redeem you?" Su Jinyao smiled, smiling a little badly.

Unexpectedly, Second Sister-in-law Wu didn't think about it at all, so she shook her head and said, "From the moment I opened my mouth to ask you to help me, I have already bet all my treasures on yours (shēn)." If this thing can't be done, the ten taels of silver don't care so much to me, just when I lose the bet, I just lose a fine loss. ”

Su Jinyao was satisfied with Wu's second sister-in-law's strength. More importantly, she likes to be trusted. It's not a lot of pride, but at least someone is sure of their ability.

Su Jinyao said to Wu's second sister-in-law: "I still have to plan this matter, and I can't report to the official immediately." Because I don't know the town elder well, this is a big risk. So you have to be a little patient (xìng) and wait, at least until next month when my brother goes to the academy to sign up. During this period, you don't want to arouse the suspicion of the Wu family, otherwise they will immediately go to Zhang Lizheng to open a household registration certificate, and this matter will no longer be done. ”

Second sister-in-law Wu nodded and said, "I know, after I said it today, I will think that I have never met you." ”

"Well, that's for the best. As for your silver ......" Su Jinyao smiled and said, "Don't be in vain, I won't pay you in advance." Therefore, bring me the money, and I will do something for you, so that I may redeem you. If you want me to pay for it, then you don't have to talk about it. ”

"Okay, I see." After the second sister-in-law of the Wu family finished speaking, she rubbed her legs again, sat back on the side of the road, and said to Su Jinyao: "It's still a long way to go back, I'll rest again, you go first." ”

Su Jinyao didn't expect that Wu's second sister-in-law would have to sit on the side of the road and wait, so she asked, "Do you really have no money to take a car?" I could have borrowed a few pennies from you. Look at the passing carriage carrying you for a while. It's better than walking back like this, I'm afraid it's going to get dark. ”

The second sister-in-law of the Wu family shook her head with a wry smile and said: "There is really no money, my father-in-law said that he gave me monthly money, and it was in front of outsiders." But in fact, my status in the Wu family ...... Even if you give you two green onions, you will be beaten. ”

Hearing Wu's second sister-in-law say this, Su Jinyao was curious: "Since you have to be beaten for giving me a few green onions, how did you save ten taels of silver?" "You know, ten taels of silver is not a small amount. The Li family "married" the (chūn) girl back, and the bride price was only ten taels in total.

Second sister-in-law Wu listened to Su Jinyao's question, pursed her lips and didn't say anything for a long time. After a while, he said: "I have been a thief, and I have secretly taken the money of my man and eldest sister." But only take a little bit at a time, so that they can't find it for a while. Still...... After receiving money from Zhang Lizheng, he asked me to go and have a good time with him when I passed by Xiaozhang Village, and sometimes in order to coax me, he would give me some money. The carriage of the Wu family is to deliver vegetables to the town early in the morning, in order not to come back empty, I am waiting there to pull some goods, every time I follow the car, I have the strength to help carry the basket, and then take advantage of the free time, I will go to find some odd jobs to do, there is nothing to endure hardship, just give money. Slowly, I saved it. ”

Speaking of this, Wu's second sister-in-law lowered her head and rubbed her legs, and whispered: "I know that I am a thief and a prostitute, and I am a shameless woman." But I just can't stay in the Wu family anymore, as long as I can leave, I'm willing to do anything. Even if it's just right with Zhang Li, I'm willing. ”

Su Jinyao listened to the slight certificate, and then was relieved. Yes, women can also leave everything behind in order to achieve their goals. It's as if you were once a killer and might sacrifice everything for a mission. If she needed ****, she should have gone too. But fortunately, she used to be very cold-blooded, and she was just a killing machine and not very suitable for ****, so the organization did not arrange such a task for her.

And for Wu's second sister-in-law, she was able to get what she needed a few times with the disgusting Zhang Li, which was more willing than being tortured in the Wu family. At least, it was her heartfelt choice.

Su Jinyao sighed and said, "You really don't need me to lend you money, so you can take the car back?" ”

Second sister-in-law Wu shook her head and said, "The thought of going back makes me feel furious. So it's good to be able to walk more on the road. ”

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "Then forget it, I'm going back with my brother." Let's just treat today's incident as if it didn't happen. My brother and I won't say it. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao turned (shēn) and walked towards the big black horse. However, after walking a few steps and coming back (shēn), he handed the bamboo tube filled with water he was carrying to Wu's second sister-in-law, and said, "Throw it away after drinking, I don't expect you to return it to me, anyway, there is one on this bamboo mountain." ”

"Thank you." Second sister-in-law Wu took the bamboo tube with grateful eyes, and opened it to take a sip.

Su Jinyao then turned (shēn) and returned to Xiaocheng'er, took the reins from Xiaocheng'er's hand, and jumped on horseback as soon as she flipped (shēn).

The distance just now was not far away, and it was not very close, so Xiao Cheng'er didn't hear a few words here, but she just cried when she saw the second sister-in-law of the Wu family. When Su Jinyao got on the horse, he asked curiously, "Second sister, what's wrong with Second Aunt Wu?" ”

Su Jinyao just said: "It's okay, she is tired and has no money to take the car home, so I gave her the water bottle." ”

"Then why is she crying so sadly?" Xiaocheng'er is not stupid, of course she knows that Aunt Wu, an adult, is tired and has no water to drink, and she will definitely not cry.

Su Jinyao said: "Just complain to me." said that the Wu family treated her badly, and let her go all the way back without giving her money for a car. ”

"The Wu family is so rich, do they still care about the money for a few rides? Besides, the Wu family's carriage also passed by here, and they refused to take her? There are also the brothers of the Wu family, no matter what Aunt Wu says, they are their second mothers, and they go and beat her, which is really too much. Xiao Cheng'er looked indignant. Obviously, he has an extremely good heart, and he can't understand the sinister nature of this.

Su Jinyao glanced back again, and said to Xiao Cheng'er: "Forget it, we don't have to worry about other people's affairs (qíng)." "But is it really left alone? Su Jinyao agreed just now.

Su Jinyao told Xiao Cheng'er again: "Don't say anything about meeting Second Aunt Wu on the way after you go home, do you know?" ”

"Well, I know, didn't the second sister say it just now, it's the Wu family's business, let's leave it alone." Xiao Cheng'er nodded seriously and said.

Su Jinyao let out an "um" and urged the horse to run forward. When I got home, my head had fallen behind the mountain, but it wasn't completely dark. Master Gu and the group of masons had already left, and Niu and Siping were still there, busy helping Sophie pack her things.

As soon as Su Jinyao and Xiaocheng'er came back, (chūn) Niu and Sophie both greeted her. (chūn) Niu smiled and said, "Little Champion is back?" How did you do on the exam? ”

Sophie also said: "After a day of walking, you are tired." Hurry up and get into the house, and sit down and talk to us about it. ”

As he spoke, a group of people entered Su Xiangui's room, some sat on the edge of the kang, some sat on the bench, and waited to listen to Xiaocheng'er talk about today's (qíng) situation.

Xiao Cheng'er did well in the exam, of course, he likes to hear people ask him this sentence, standing in the middle (tǐng) with small (xiōng) 脯 and saying: "Those questions are very simple, I will finish them quickly." Looking at others, there are many people who can't write at all, and scratch their heads one by one. There is another one, who can't even hold a pen, and I don't know why he wants to take the exam. ”

Xiaocheng'er doesn't understand, but Su Jinyao understands in her heart. Those squires are not short of money, so they look forward to having a baby at home who can read, and in the future, they can also glorify their ancestors. So when I heard that there was a government-run school, I naturally thought of a way to let my children go to school.

After listening to Xiao Cheng'er, Su Jinyao asked (chūn) Niu Dao again; "How's it going over there today? Is there anything you need? ”

"It's okay, it's all (tǐng) going well. The foundation had been tamped, and it had been plastered with yellow mud, and the sun had just dried up in the west. Master Gu said that this time is just right, and the yellow mud that is dried overnight (yīn) is not easy to crack, and it can be strong when building a house. Since I didn't live anymore, I asked Master Gu to go back. The loess was dug by the two helpers brought by Master Gu to the foot of the mountain, and two large bamboo baskets were pulled by your small cart, which was convenient to pull one cart at a time. ”

It seems that today's work is also (tǐng) going smoothly. In fact, there are (chūn) girls at home to help inside and out, and Su Jinyao is very relieved.

Sophie said that she was going to cook now, and she had helped Master Gu collect the tools before. Master Gu said that he would start laying wall bricks officially tomorrow, so he brought all the tools used by the mason. Let Sophie keep it in the yard, for fear that she will be stolen by naughty children to play directly on the foundation of the new house.

Su Jinyao said yes, and then asked Xiaocheng'er to help Sophie.

Su Jinyao dragged the (chūn) girl to the courtyard, untied the two pots, one large and one small, from the hook of the big black horse, and handed it to her: "Here you go, it will be convenient for your house to cook on fire in the future." Looking at the two new pots that Su Jinyao brought to herself, (chūn) Niu didn't refuse, and accepted it. After all, his family's pot was brought to the small water shop, and with Su Jinyao's (xìng), he would not let himself break the bank in vain.

There was also a large oilcloth bag on the back of the big black horse, and Su Jinyao took it and handed it to the (chūn) girl, saying, "This, it is the interest on your (tào) pot." ”

Curious, she took it and opened it to see that it was a new cooker, with a spatula and a colander and a pair of large iron chopsticks. (chūn) Niu smiled and said, "Then my family has made money." Our family's cooking utensils were all brought from the Li family and used old ones. But you're a pot and a cooker, and they're all brand new, so you've got a new product for our family. ”

Su Jinyao saw that (chūn) Niu did not shirk, and her heart was also happy (tǐng). This at least proves that the (chūn) girl is generous, and she understands her mind very well. If she doesn't want it, it's not easy to do.

Su Jinyao took out the box of rouge and a small packet of candied fruit for the (chūn) girl, and said, "Those just now are things that have been repaired with a small water shop, which is considered a business matter." Now this is a personal relationship between the two of us (qíng), you can accept it, but don't be polite to me. With that, he shoved the thing into the hand of the (chūn) girl.

(chūn) Niu looked at the rouge box in her hand, was stunned, and then her face turned red again, and said, "I haven't used this thing yet." On the day I got married, it was my sister-in-law next door who wiped her rouge on me. When I walked to your Pingshan Village, my face was sweating again, and the mountain wind was blowing all the way, but I didn't blow the rouge well, but I washed my face and entered the cave room. ”

Su Jinyao heard (chūn) Niu say before that she married into Pingshan Village by herself, which is really pitiful. He said, "Open it and take a look, just like it." I picked the color for you, and it should suit your complexion. ”

(chūn) Niu opened the rouge box and looked at it, but she didn't move for a long time, sniffed it and closed it again, and stuffed it into her arms. smiled at Su Jinyao and said, "Don't rub it now, go home at night and wash your face and then rub it, just show my family Siping." ”

"Haha, you're not ashamed, I'm not uncommon to see it." Su Jinyao smiled and pushed (chūn) the girl.