Chapter 273: I Won’t Believe You
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wu Ji frowned and said, “Young Master Sheng has already helped us a lot. Don’t trouble him if there’s nothing else.”
Sheng Huaixuan gave them the daily necessities they needed on the way and 20 taels of silver as cash.
If they used it sparingly along the way, they should be able to buy a small house in the Southern Frontier.
Wu Hao did not want to trouble Sheng Huaixuan, but if he did not, he really did not know how to redeem Meng Weiwei’s entire family.
Wu Hao nodded distractedly and made up his mind to wait for Sheng Huaixuan at the entrance of the inn the next morning. If Sheng Huaixuan was unwilling to lend him money, he would beg his father to temporarily take out 20 taels of silver to redeem Meng Weiwei. As for Meng Weiwei’s parents, he would think of other ways on the way.
Wu Ji’s family were people who had not done any ch.o.r.es before. Even if Sheng Huaixuan gave them instant noodles, they still did not know how to cook instant noodles.
Fortunately, Sheng Huaixuan was considerate and meticulous. He specially redeemed a capable maidservant, Little Huan, for Wu Mengyao.
Little Huan originally thought that she would never see any hope in her life. In the end, Sheng Huaixuan redeemed her and made her Wu Mengyao’s personal maidservant. She swore that she would definitely be loyal to Wu Mengyao.
When Wu Mengyao saw Little Huan picking up the firewood efficiently, she was stunned and could not help but smile.
He was always so considerate.
Little Huan boiled the noodles. Soon, a pot of hot instant noodles was out of the pot.
The rumbling sound in the pot made the four people sitting in front of the pot swallow their saliva.
This delicious instant noodles was the best meal they had on the way.
Meng Weiwei, who was chewing on a cold steamed bun and secretly staring at Wu Hao, was extremely envious, but she could not go over yet.
She had to prevent Wu Ji and Wu Mengyao from feeling disgusted at her, which would prevent Wu Hao from redeeming her.
Wu Hao got up before the sky was bright. He arrived at the entrance of the inn, but the soldiers did not let him approach.
Wu Hao could only watch from the periphery, hoping that Sheng Huaixuan would notice him at first glance.
He waited and waited. Under the escort of the soldiers, the Governor got into the carriage. Only then did Sheng Huaixuan follow the others out of the inn.
They had set off too early. After Stinky had breakfast, he fell asleep on Sheng Huaixuan’s shoulder.
Sheng Huaixuan covered him with a blanket to prevent the cold wind from blowing at him.
When Wu Hao saw Sheng Huaixuan in the crowd, he immediately shouted excitedly, “Young Master Sheng! Old Master Sheng! I have a favor to ask!”
Stinky felt a little uncomfortable lying down and slid into Sheng Huaixuan’s arms as if he had no spine.
Sheng Huaixuan glanced at Stinky and heard Wu Hao shout, “Young Master Sheng, I really have something to ask of you!”
Sheng Huaixuan had already given them the greatest help. But Wu Hao had come looking for him, without caring about the inconvenience of carrying a child in his arms.
Sheng Huaixuan lowered his eyes and stepped into the carriage. The carriage’s soundproofing was very good, and Wu Hao’s shout was immediately silenced.
When Wu Hao saw Sheng Huaixuan get into the carriage and ignore him, he was more anxious and somewhat angry.
Even if he was not the legitimate son of the Minister of Rites, Sheng Huaixuan was a businessman. What right did he have to look down on him?
Wu Hao knew that he shouldn’t think that way, but he couldn’t help it. If he couldn’t borrow the money, how could he ask his father and explain to Meng Weiwei?
Just as Wu Hao was in despair, a familiar figure appeared in front of him.
Wu Hao’s eyes lit up. He jumped up and waved his hand, shouting, “Uncle Cui!!”
Cui Shize heard someone calling him. He turned around and saw Wu Hao, who had become much thinner.
Cui Shize and Wu Ji were good friends in the imperial court. The two of them had the same political will and were equally loyal to the Yan Kingdom’s Emperor.
When Emperor Ling Hui broke through the city gate, Wu Ji did not surrender.
That was why his family was punished and sent to the Southern Frontier.
Cui Lingyi and Wu Mengyao were five years apart. Both of them had quiet personalities. When Cui Shize and Wu Ji were on good terms, Cui Lingyi was already married. When she saw Wu Mengyao, she did not know that Wu Mengyao was Wu Ji’s daughter.
Why was Wu Hao here? Cui Shize almost thought that he was seeing things. He walked over excitedly. “Wu Hao? Where’s your father?’
In the dark, there was light. Wu Haohao said even more excitedly than Cui Shize, “Uncle Cui, my father is packing his bags at the side and preparing to leave for the road!”
Cui Shize said, “Quickly bring me to see your father!”
Wu Hao nodded and said hesitantly, “Uncle Cui, can you lend me 60 taels of silver now? I really have no choice. I can write you an IOU. When we settle down in the Southern Frontier, I’ll work hard to earn money to return it to you!”
Wu Hao was familiar with the four cla.s.sics and five scriptures. Even though he was not proficient in the Six Arts, he was above average and thought that he definitely had the ability to support his family.
Seeing him like this, Cui Shize thought that he must have suffered a lot on the way. Without hesitation, he immediately got someone to give him 60 taels of silver.
After receiving the silver, Wu Hao immediately brought Cui Shize to Wu Ji.
While Cui Shize and Wu Ji were exclaiming at their reunion, Wu Hao quickly found the leader of the female soldiers and asked to redeem Meng Weiwei and Shen Yueqin.
If Wu Chui had not been captured by You Huaijie, it would be absolutely impossible for Wu Hao to use 20 taels of silver to redeem the most outstanding beauty in the team.
However, Wu Chui was taken away. After the leader of the soldiers confirmed that Wu Hao was an immigrant to the Southern Frontier and asked him to sign the agreement, he removed the handcuffs on Meng Weiwei and Shen Yueqin.
After Meng Weiwei and Shen Yueqin regained their freedom, they immediately followed Wu Hao to the men’s team to redeem Meng Ge.
Granny Su stood rooted to the ground in a daze as Su Yue mocked her again. “This is the good master you’ve been serving your entire life. Tsk tsk, no matter how loyal you are, and how you don’t even care about your daughter, you’re just a dog that they casually threw away.”
Granny Su cried silently. She walked to a corner and suddenly raised a stone to her face.
Su Yue shouted in shock, “You’re crazy!”
Granny Su raised her scarred face and took out three golden teeth from her mouth with her hand. She looked like she was crying and laughing at the same time. “I’m sorry to you. Take these three golden teeth and redeem yourself.
Find a good family and marry. You don’t have to care about me in the future.”
Su Yue looked at her hatefully. “Do you think I’ll forgive you like this? Dream on! Am I something you can satisfy your guilt this easily?’
Granny Su shook her head in pain. “l don’t mean that.” She also wanted to give everything to Su Yue, but she had also received the princess’s lifelong favor.
Su Yue shouted with a trembling voice, “l don’t believe you!”
She ran away. Granny Su looked at the three b.l.o.o.d.y golden teeth in her hand and stood up with tears running down her face.
The golden teeth had already been pulled out. It was definitely not safe to keep them on her. With her back hunched, she found the leader of the soldiers and said, “1 want to redeem my daughter, Su Yue.”
Three golden teeth could be exchanged for about 25 taels of silver, which was just enough to redeem Su Yue and leave some silver for her expenses on the way.
The leader of the soldiers brought her the contract. Granny Su signed it and took a closer look. Her eyes were filled with tears as she kept it like a treasure.
Her daughter was finally no longer a servant..