The general kneels on the washboard again

Chapter 115: Get the money

I went out these days and found that after the loss of Xiezhou and Huanzhou, many refugees scattered, and now the number of refugees in Lingzhou is gradually increasing.

Yue Niang always kept her grandmother's instructions in mind and set up some porridge stalls. As a result, the people gradually changed their views of Yue Niang.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day when Fu Yuanniang returned home, and a large group of people followed to watch the fun.

The Fu family also set up a banquet.

Fu Yuanniang followed Ling Xun shyly. Ling Xun looked back at her from time to time, his face full of love and the joy of a newlywed couple.

Looking at the harmonious family scene between Fu Yuanniang, Fu Shiqing and Tian, Yue Niang felt uncomfortable and slipped away on her own.

I just gulped down a few gulps of wine at the table, and now I feel nauseous.

I felt dizzy and almost fell down. A big hand hugged Yue Niang's waist: "Yue'er."

Yue Niang raised her head and met Jiang Yunxiao's concerned eyes.

Yue Niang stood up quickly, mostly sober, and asked Jiang Yunxiao, "Why are you here?"

Given the current situation at Duke Jiang’s Mansion, there was no way he would invite his “father”.

Jiang Yunxiao stood beside Yue Niang and said, "I heard about what happened on the day your second sister got married, and I'm worried about you."

Yue Niang was completely sober. "I'm fine. But you, have you recovered from your injury? Why are you walking around?"

It was Yue Niang who originally spread the news about what happened that day, so how could she feel wronged?

Jiang Yunxiao just stood there, smiling so sweetly that Yue Niang's heart was moved.

Yue Niang asked him confusedly, "What are you laughing at?"

Jiang Yunxiao rubbed Yue Niang's head and said, "I'm happy that you care about me. Don't worry, the wound has healed a long time ago."

"That's good."

At this time, Jiang Yunxiao said again: "I saw that you were unhappy just now. What happened?"

Yue Niang walked forward, because she knew Jiang Yunxiao would definitely follow her. As she walked, she said, "The bet between my father and I is about to expire. I don't want to give him an inheritance, nor do I want to get married just for this."

Jiang Yunxiao followed Yue Niang closely: "Yue'er." But he just called out and didn't say anything else, because he didn't want Yue Niang to think that he was forcing her.

Yue Niang turned around with a smile on her face: "But it's not a problem now. I believe everything will be fine."

Three days later.

Now that Ang Lee has responded, it’s time for the Fan family to close the loop.

Yu Hemei reminded Fan Qude three days in advance, and then went to Wanyong Money House with the deed.

Fan Qude was waiting in the inner room after receiving the news. When Yu Hemei walked in, he was busy making tea: "Boss Yu, please sit down."

Yu Hemei sat down and took out the deed: "Boss Fan, I have already taken care of the warehouse, and it's time to end our business."

Fan Qude said respectfully, "Boss Yu, have some tea first."

"Thank you, Boss Fan." Yu Hemei took the tea and drank it. "My people are waiting outside. Boss Fan, please hurry up."

Fan Qude did not sit down. Although he was wearing a thin purple and gold robe, he could not stop sweating.

Yu Hemei asked, "What's wrong? Boss Fan, is it very hot today?"

Fan Qude laughed awkwardly.

Yu Hemei urged again, "Boss Fan, what do you say about my gold? I want it today. I sent you a letter three days ago."

Fan Qude was a little panicked now: "Boss Yu, something happened in my warehouse. Can you give me some more time?"

Yu Hemei stood up nervously: "Is there something wrong with my gold?"

Fan Qude hurriedly shook his head: "No, Boss Yu, it's just that the warehouse is far away, and I can't give you so much gold at once. Can you spare me a few days?"

Yu Hemei's eyes were filled with anger. "I only cooperated with you because I trusted Wanyong Bank. Otherwise, there are so many banks in Lingzhou. Boss Fan, you disappoint me so much. I gave you the letter three days in advance."

Fan Qude gritted his teeth and made a firm decision: "Boss Yu, don't worry, come and pick it up tomorrow, and I will definitely give you the full amount of 90,000 gold."

Yu Hemei's tone softened a little: "You said it." Then she walked away.

Yu Hemei returned to Yanhuapu and relayed Fan Qude's words to Yue Niang.

Yue Niang was playing with a celadon cup and said, "The Fan family has been in Lingzhou for many years, so they must have some savings, but most of them are probably tied up in the bank."

Yu Hemei took a sip and said, "Well, but these 90,000 gold coins have basically taken away most of his assets."

Yue Niang picked up the teacup and toasted Yu Hemei: "Aunt Yu, I toast you."

Yu Hemei took another sip before hesitatingly saying, "Yue Niang, I found a way to go back. Do you want to go back?"

Yue Niang's eyes lit up: "Really?"

Yu Hemei looked very serious, and didn't seem to be lying: "I just found the trace, but the book is in Dongqi Country, and I am also thinking about whether to go back."

Yue Niang was also wondering in her heart that she was free and unrestrained there, but here she had friends, people she loved, and her own career.

Yu Hemei's expression remained calm as she continued, "I have a family there, but my husband got together with my cousin, and they're plotting to harm me. Honestly, I've been running away."

Yue Niang took Yu Hemei's hand and said, "Aunt Yu, just think of this as a thought. We don't have to go back, but knowing there is a way out can be considered as leaving a way out for ourselves. What do you think?"

Yu Hemei agreed, "That's right. You should go back quickly. If you're any later, you'll probably get scolded again. They're just unimportant people. If they say something unpleasant, just ignore them."

"Okay, Aunt Yu, I'll go back now."

Before she even walked out of Yanhuapu's door, she saw Dongzhu stumbling over to her: "Miss, Miss, the Third Master is back."

The Third Master that Dong Zhu mentioned was Fu Shichuan. He returned to Beijing with great fanfare, but his first stop after returning was not the Fu family, but the Jiang family.

Yue Niang followed closely behind and went to the Duke's Mansion.

At this time, Fu Shichuan had finished taking Jiang Songrui's pulse and came out.

"Third Uncle." Yue Niang's crisp voice of "Third Uncle" attracted Fu Shichuan's attention.

Fu Shichuan was also very happy: "Yue'er, you are here? You have grown taller and more handsome, not bad, not bad."

Yue Niang keenly noticed that Cao Jin and his mother behind Fu Shichuan were in a depressed mood.

I quickly asked, "How is my uncle?"

Fu Shichuan shook his head upon hearing this: "Even if you cleaned the toxins in time according to my prescription, it still won't work."

Upon hearing this, Cao Jin's tears rolled down. Yue Niang rushed over to comfort him: "Aunt, don't be sad. Third Uncle is a skilled doctor. Give him some time."

Fu Shichuan shook his head, and several people followed him into the flower hall.

At this point, Fu Shichuan immediately changed his expression: "Madam, don't be so sad. The Duke's illness can still be cured. It's just that there were too many people watching outside, so we had to put on a show."

"Acting?" Cao Jin looked at Fu Shichuan with tears in her eyes, her eyes full of doubt.

Fu Shichuan then slowly spoke, "The Duke's poison must have been administered by someone from his own family, because it requires long-term consumption and a certain amount of accumulation before the poison will take effect when the anger rises."

Cao Jin was vaguely afraid: "Someone from the mansion?"

Fu Shichuan handed a white porcelain bottle to Cao Jin and said, "Your Majesty, take this pill once a month. The poison will be cleared after taking it, but you must show to the outside world that your Majesty is dying."

Jiang Yunxiao was still a little skeptical: "Mr. Fu has been traveling for many years, how could he know so much about my family's situation?"

Fu Shichuan glanced at Yue Niang and said, "My niece has been urging me to come and see him every two days. The Duke has not only been poisoned, but also suffered from overwork. He needs to rest well."

These words made Yue Niang blush. She really had urged her uncle too hastily.

After explaining the precautions, Fu Shichuan was about to leave: "Okay, I have to go now."

Yue Niang stood up hurriedly: "Why don't you stay in the capital for a while longer, Uncle?"

Fu Shichuan looked calm and composed: "I won't stay anymore. You asked me to come back just to show up, right?" He didn't want to see his elder and second brothers.

Just like that, Fu Shichuan left in a hurry.

Cao Jin spoke first after leaving the few people in the hall: "Yue'er, thank you."

Yue Niang nodded slightly: "Aunt, I am just doing what I can do. Next, I will just wait for the fox to reveal its tail.

"It will come out sooner or later." Jiang Yunxiao also agreed.