Chapter 108 Father-Daughter and Mother-Son (Catching Bugs)
"Eldest Sister, Yue Chang Lu, Yue Chang Lu was here!" You Yin's mood had stabilized a lot, but the panic in her heart restrained her so much that she couldn't breathe. She looked at You Jin helplessly: "I saw him! I really saw him!"
You Jin stretched out her hand to hold You Yin's hand tightly and softly comforted her: "It's okay. It's okay. There’s Eldest Sister for everything."
A chill gradually condensed in her eyes. Those people from Yue Family would always be a calamity to them. It was time to find a way to end it.
You Yin's mood remained unstable. You Jin had no choice but to get someone to invite the doctor from Ning’an Hall to come and prescribe some calming medicines for her. Then she asked Li Dong to take the medicine to the back kitchen at the back of the shop, stew it, and coax You Yin to drink it.
Half an hour after You Yin drank the medicine, the medicine’s effect appeared. She leaned on the couch and fell into a deep sleep shortly later. You Jin fetched a brocade quilt, gently covered her, and ordered Qiu Fen to stay inside and watch over You Yin. She went to the next room, called Li Dong and the guard over, and inquired about the details of what happened today.
Hearing the family’s guard roughly describe the appearance of the somewhat suspicious middle-aged man and at mention of a scar on the man's face, You Jin's heart sank: "I see. You two aren’t allowed to talk about this matter. Especially to Madam and the misses."
Although they were perplexed, the felt tense when recalling Second Miss’s abnormality and Eldest Miss’s solemn expression. This matter must be major. So they both bowed and said: "Yes, maidservant (subordinate) understand."
After dismissing the two of them with a wave of a hand, You Jin sat alone in the wing room for a long time. Only when the cup of scented tea that was still full of fragrance turned cold, she finally made up her mind.
***
It wasn’t difficult to find out the whereabouts of Yue Chang Lu brothers. Within half a day, Su Family’s guards brought back all the information. Standing in the wing room, Leader Guard Xiao respectfully clasped his hands and reported the news that he had acquired today one by one: "Reporting Eldest Miss, Yue Family brothers have only been in Luohe Prefecture for a few days. The two brothers caused a ruckus about missing money a few days ago. The manager said to report to the officials and the two brothers ran away like thieves with a guilty conscience."
You Jin sat on the main seat. After listening to Leader Guard Xiao's words, her slender index finger with a thin layer of calluses slightly bent and softly tapped the rosewood table in rhythmic motion. After a while, she spoke: "Thank you, Leader Guard. Arrange people to follow Yue Chang Lu these few days. Don't startle the snake and let me know immediately if there is any movement."
Yue Chang Lu came here to seek refugee. He had no background and no influence. It was a matter of minutes for You Jin to deal with him now. Although Dafeng had an open-minded style, loyalty and filial piety were still a core standard. If evidence was left behind and people will find out in the future, You Jin and everyone in Su Family would suffer. The plan for now was to find Yue Chang Lu's vital hit point first and then slowly deal with him.
Back to Yue Wen Sheng brothers, who were forced to flee with their father and came to Luohe Prefecture. Yue Wen Sheng's heart was wavering greatly. He knew that his elder sister was in Luohe Prefecture. If he had to choose between You He and the current Yue Chang Shou, Yue Wen Sheng would choose You He without hesitation.
Along the way, both Yue Wen Sheng brothers behaved obediently. So Yue Chang Shou didn't keep strict supervision on his two sons. On the contrary, he was happy that they weren’t in front of his eyes and he could spend time with Jiao Niang. Wen Sheng brothers just left and closed the wooden door where the third branch were now living when a woman's coquettish and frivolous voice sounded from inside.
Although Yue Wen Sheng didn't understand these human affairs, he wasn’t a fool. He naturally knew what was going on inside. With a very ugly expression, he dragged his younger brother who was still a little confused and walked out angrily.
But when he got out of the resting stop inn and stood on the streets of Luohe Prefecture where people were coming and going, he realized that Luohe Prefecture was so big that finding someone in Luohe Prefecture was like looking for a needle in a haystack .
Looking at the bustling market, Yue Wen Sheng tugged at the corner of Yue Wen Sheng's clothes curiously and uneasily: "Third Elder Brother, where are we going?"
Yue Wen was born in third in line in Yue Family. Only twelve years old Yue Wen Yu had gone through all these family changes and twists and turns. Now that his mother wasn’t around and his father was no longer the doting father, the only person he trusted was his own elder brother.
"Let's go find Mother and Elder Sister." Although he was a little flustered, Yue Wen Sheng's eyes were firm. Mother once told him Elder Sister married into Luohe Prefecture. Before leaving, Mother had told him that she would go to Luohe Zhou Zhou to find Elder Sister. Yue Wen Sheng didn't know that if it was a lie fabricated by Mrs. Han in order to coax him to follow Yue Chang Shou.
When he heard that they were looking for Mother and Elder Sister, Yue Wen Yu became spirited. However, in an instant he was pulled back to reality by the huge Luohe Prefecture: "But Third Elder Brother, this place is so big. How do we search?"
Still, Yue Wen Sheng insisted on looking for them. With decisive steps, he walked forward: "Even if we are looking for a needle in a haystack, we can’t give up as long as there is a glimmer of hope. Does Wen Yu want to follow Father?"
Upon hearing Third Elder Brother's rhetorical question, Yue Wen Yu repeatedly shook his head: "I'm with Third Elder Brother."
The two brothers just went from house to house and alley by alley as they walked aimlessly and persistently on the streets and lanes of Luohe Prefecture.
Even though that You Jin kept it from Mrs. Su and the others, she secretly told Mrs. Han about the matter: "Now that Third Uncle and two younger brothers are in Luohe Prefecture, this is the best chance if you want to separate from Third Uncle. what should I do next?" Time was the best time. If Third Aunt wants to break it off with Third Uncle, I will help you one last time."
If Mrs. Han wants to get involved with Yue Family, You Jin will only help her this time for the last time. In the future, it will be each going their own separate way.
After listening to You Jin's words, Mrs. Han made a decision without thinking about it. With a determined expression, she spoke, "I want to separate from Yue Chang Shou."
The love between her and Yue Chang Shou of more than ten years had long faded away when he wanted to push her daughter into the fire pit. Then it completely cut off when he brought that woman in.
"You Jin, Third Aunt wants to ask you one more thing." Mrs. Han stood in front of You Jin, bent her knees, and directly knelt down on the ground: "Can you bring your two younger brothers back to me? Now that Yue Chang Shou acts like a ghost covering his eyes, Wen Sheng and Wen Yu’s lifetime future will be at stake if they follow him."
You Jin hurriedly helped her up and sat her back into her seat. She assured in a low voice, "What is Third Aunt doing? I know you miss two younger brothers dearly. Is this not the same for two younger brothers?"
After finishing speaking, she raised her voice and directed to the door: "Bring them in!"
At first, Mrs. Han was perplexed. But when she turned her head and saw the two sons who had lost a lot of weight and were standing at the door in a daze, tears immediately came down: "Wen Sheng! Wen Yu!"
"Mother!" Wen Sheng brothers wandered around Luohe Prefecture for a good few days without finding a single needle. Today, as soon as they went out, they were invited by two men carrying swords to this snack shop that they had passed by several times in the past two days. At the beginning, the two brothers sat anxiously in the next room and didn’t dare to taste the freshly baked pastries on the table. They asked the two guards and received no response. Just now, a little maid in green clothes entered and invited them out. The brothers were still a little uneasy.
All the uneasiness disappeared the moment they saw Mrs. Han. Wen Yu was young, so he threw himself into Mrs. Han's arms. His thin small face was stained with tears. He hiccupped while crying: "I, I, I thought I would never see you again, Mother!"
"Silly child, isn't Mother perfectly fine and in front of you?" Mrs. Han lovingly took in the youngest son, wiped away the tears on his face carefully with a handkerchief, and then looked at the eldest son whose eyes were red from repressing himself. She stretched out her hand and said, "Wen Sheng!"
Wen Sheng's eyes were red. He clenched his teeth tightly and walked toward Mrs. Han with heavy steps as if afraid of losing his composure. Mrs. Han took her eldest son into her arms with a distressed heart: "It’s been hard on you."
Wen Sheng shook his head slightly. A bean-sized teardrop slipped quietly where no one could see, and seeped into his clothes with no one knowing about it. While searching for news in Luohe Prefecture in the past few days, news of the disastrous defeat in the northern war continued to come in. The sad news of Dingyuan's fall came early this morning. Yue Wen Sheng became even more uneasy. He already suspected that Mother was trying to get them to leave by telling a lie. If my mother was going to leave by herself, why did she give him all the money?
The more Yue Wen Sheng thought about it, the more frightened he became. But he didn't dare to show it. All the uneasiness, regret, and anxiety disappeared the moment he saw Mother. Fortunately, Mother was fine.
Looking at the mother and sons trio who were weeping because of their reunion and thinking about You Yin who had been a little bit out of it these days, You Jin couldn't help sighing. They were also parents. Look at Mrs. Han's reunion with her sons. Then look at Yue Chang Lu scaring You Yin out of her wits. What irony!
While You Jin was in contemplation, Mrs. Han led her two sons and knelt down to You Jin again: "You Jin, your kindness to Third Aunt's family, Third Aunt has no way to repay..."
"What are you doing, Third Aunt!" You Jin hurriedly helped her up and said a few reproachful words: "We are all one family. As an elder, you’re shortening my life by kneeling down to me, no?"
Mrs. Han wiped away the tears on her face and stood up with the support of You Jin and her two sons. She turned to her two sons: "You must remember that us mother and son can be reunited safely today and your elder sister can be fine now is all thanks to You Jin's kindness. This is a kindness we must remember for a lifetime."
"Yes, Son remembers." Yue Wen Sheng noticed the little girl who was by Mother's side when he entered the door and dressed and had an aura like someone from a prestigious family. Never thought it was Third Younger Sister of Second Uncle's family from back then. The more he thought about it, the more confused he became. He couldn't help but look at You Jin again.
Noticing Yue Wen Sheng's gaze, You Jin smiled and nodded at him. Then she looked at Mrs. Han: "Then Third Aunt, talk more with Wen Sheng and Wen Yu. I'll work away outside."
After saying that, she turned and went out, leaving the space for Mrs. Han's mother and sons.
Although Mrs. Han's separation with her two sons wasn’t too long, there was chaos everywhere outside. Naturally there were endless questions to ask. What’s more, she still had to probe into her son's opinions. Even though she had made up her mind to separate from him Yue Chang Shou, her two sons were also descendants of Yue Family. If sons were willing to follow her, she’ll have confidence in her heart. If sons was unwilling to follow her, then how can she have the confidence to compete with Yue Chang Shou?
"Eldest Sister, Yue Chang Lu, Yue Chang Lu was here!" You Yin's mood had stabilized a lot, but the panic in her heart restrained her so much that she couldn't breathe. She looked at You Jin helplessly: "I saw him! I really saw him!"
You Jin stretched out her hand to hold You Yin's hand tightly and softly comforted her: "It's okay. It's okay. There’s Eldest Sister for everything."
A chill gradually condensed in her eyes. Those people from Yue Family would always be a calamity to them. It was time to find a way to end it.
You Yin's mood remained unstable. You Jin had no choice but to get someone to invite the doctor from Ning’an Hall to come and prescribe some calming medicines for her. Then she asked Li Dong to take the medicine to the back kitchen at the back of the shop, stew it, and coax You Yin to drink it.
Half an hour after You Yin drank the medicine, the medicine’s effect appeared. She leaned on the couch and fell into a deep sleep shortly later. You Jin fetched a brocade quilt, gently covered her, and ordered Qiu Fen to stay inside and watch over You Yin. She went to the next room, called Li Dong and the guard over, and inquired about the details of what happened today.
Hearing the family’s guard roughly describe the appearance of the somewhat suspicious middle-aged man and at mention of a scar on the man's face, You Jin's heart sank: "I see. You two aren’t allowed to talk about this matter. Especially to Madam and the misses."
Although they were perplexed, the felt tense when recalling Second Miss’s abnormality and Eldest Miss’s solemn expression. This matter must be major. So they both bowed and said: "Yes, maidservant (subordinate) understand."
After dismissing the two of them with a wave of a hand, You Jin sat alone in the wing room for a long time. Only when the cup of scented tea that was still full of fragrance turned cold, she finally made up her mind.
***
It wasn’t difficult to find out the whereabouts of Yue Chang Lu brothers. Within half a day, Su Family’s guards brought back all the information. Standing in the wing room, Leader Guard Xiao respectfully clasped his hands and reported the news that he had acquired today one by one: "Reporting Eldest Miss, Yue Family brothers have only been in Luohe Prefecture for a few days. The two brothers caused a ruckus about missing money a few days ago. The manager said to report to the officials and the two brothers ran away like thieves with a guilty conscience."
You Jin sat on the main seat. After listening to Leader Guard Xiao's words, her slender index finger with a thin layer of calluses slightly bent and softly tapped the rosewood table in rhythmic motion. After a while, she spoke: "Thank you, Leader Guard. Arrange people to follow Yue Chang Lu these few days. Don't startle the snake and let me know immediately if there is any movement."
Yue Chang Lu came here to seek refugee. He had no background and no influence. It was a matter of minutes for You Jin to deal with him now. Although Dafeng had an open-minded style, loyalty and filial piety were still a core standard. If evidence was left behind and people will find out in the future, You Jin and everyone in Su Family would suffer. The plan for now was to find Yue Chang Lu's vital hit point first and then slowly deal with him.
Back to Yue Wen Sheng brothers, who were forced to flee with their father and came to Luohe Prefecture. Yue Wen Sheng's heart was wavering greatly. He knew that his elder sister was in Luohe Prefecture. If he had to choose between You He and the current Yue Chang Shou, Yue Wen Sheng would choose You He without hesitation.
Along the way, both Yue Wen Sheng brothers behaved obediently. So Yue Chang Shou didn't keep strict supervision on his two sons. On the contrary, he was happy that they weren’t in front of his eyes and he could spend time with Jiao Niang. Wen Sheng brothers just left and closed the wooden door where the third branch were now living when a woman's coquettish and frivolous voice sounded from inside.
Although Yue Wen Sheng didn't understand these human affairs, he wasn’t a fool. He naturally knew what was going on inside. With a very ugly expression, he dragged his younger brother who was still a little confused and walked out angrily.
But when he got out of the resting stop inn and stood on the streets of Luohe Prefecture where people were coming and going, he realized that Luohe Prefecture was so big that finding someone in Luohe Prefecture was like looking for a needle in a haystack .
Looking at the bustling market, Yue Wen Sheng tugged at the corner of Yue Wen Sheng's clothes curiously and uneasily: "Third Elder Brother, where are we going?"
Yue Wen was born in third in line in Yue Family. Only twelve years old Yue Wen Yu had gone through all these family changes and twists and turns. Now that his mother wasn’t around and his father was no longer the doting father, the only person he trusted was his own elder brother.
"Let's go find Mother and Elder Sister." Although he was a little flustered, Yue Wen Sheng's eyes were firm. Mother once told him Elder Sister married into Luohe Prefecture. Before leaving, Mother had told him that she would go to Luohe Zhou Zhou to find Elder Sister. Yue Wen Sheng didn't know that if it was a lie fabricated by Mrs. Han in order to coax him to follow Yue Chang Shou.
When he heard that they were looking for Mother and Elder Sister, Yue Wen Yu became spirited. However, in an instant he was pulled back to reality by the huge Luohe Prefecture: "But Third Elder Brother, this place is so big. How do we search?"
Still, Yue Wen Sheng insisted on looking for them. With decisive steps, he walked forward: "Even if we are looking for a needle in a haystack, we can’t give up as long as there is a glimmer of hope. Does Wen Yu want to follow Father?"
Upon hearing Third Elder Brother's rhetorical question, Yue Wen Yu repeatedly shook his head: "I'm with Third Elder Brother."
The two brothers just went from house to house and alley by alley as they walked aimlessly and persistently on the streets and lanes of Luohe Prefecture.
Even though that You Jin kept it from Mrs. Su and the others, she secretly told Mrs. Han about the matter: "Now that Third Uncle and two younger brothers are in Luohe Prefecture, this is the best chance if you want to separate from Third Uncle. what should I do next?" Time was the best time. If Third Aunt wants to break it off with Third Uncle, I will help you one last time."
If Mrs. Han wants to get involved with Yue Family, You Jin will only help her this time for the last time. In the future, it will be each going their own separate way.
After listening to You Jin's words, Mrs. Han made a decision without thinking about it. With a determined expression, she spoke, "I want to separate from Yue Chang Shou."
The love between her and Yue Chang Shou of more than ten years had long faded away when he wanted to push her daughter into the fire pit. Then it completely cut off when he brought that woman in.
"You Jin, Third Aunt wants to ask you one more thing." Mrs. Han stood in front of You Jin, bent her knees, and directly knelt down on the ground: "Can you bring your two younger brothers back to me? Now that Yue Chang Shou acts like a ghost covering his eyes, Wen Sheng and Wen Yu’s lifetime future will be at stake if they follow him."
You Jin hurriedly helped her up and sat her back into her seat. She assured in a low voice, "What is Third Aunt doing? I know you miss two younger brothers dearly. Is this not the same for two younger brothers?"
After finishing speaking, she raised her voice and directed to the door: "Bring them in!"
At first, Mrs. Han was perplexed. But when she turned her head and saw the two sons who had lost a lot of weight and were standing at the door in a daze, tears immediately came down: "Wen Sheng! Wen Yu!"
"Mother!" Wen Sheng brothers wandered around Luohe Prefecture for a good few days without finding a single needle. Today, as soon as they went out, they were invited by two men carrying swords to this snack shop that they had passed by several times in the past two days. At the beginning, the two brothers sat anxiously in the next room and didn’t dare to taste the freshly baked pastries on the table. They asked the two guards and received no response. Just now, a little maid in green clothes entered and invited them out. The brothers were still a little uneasy.
All the uneasiness disappeared the moment they saw Mrs. Han. Wen Yu was young, so he threw himself into Mrs. Han's arms. His thin small face was stained with tears. He hiccupped while crying: "I, I, I thought I would never see you again, Mother!"
"Silly child, isn't Mother perfectly fine and in front of you?" Mrs. Han lovingly took in the youngest son, wiped away the tears on his face carefully with a handkerchief, and then looked at the eldest son whose eyes were red from repressing himself. She stretched out her hand and said, "Wen Sheng!"
Wen Sheng's eyes were red. He clenched his teeth tightly and walked toward Mrs. Han with heavy steps as if afraid of losing his composure. Mrs. Han took her eldest son into her arms with a distressed heart: "It’s been hard on you."
Wen Sheng shook his head slightly. A bean-sized teardrop slipped quietly where no one could see, and seeped into his clothes with no one knowing about it. While searching for news in Luohe Prefecture in the past few days, news of the disastrous defeat in the northern war continued to come in. The sad news of Dingyuan's fall came early this morning. Yue Wen Sheng became even more uneasy. He already suspected that Mother was trying to get them to leave by telling a lie. If my mother was going to leave by herself, why did she give him all the money?
The more Yue Wen Sheng thought about it, the more frightened he became. But he didn't dare to show it. All the uneasiness, regret, and anxiety disappeared the moment he saw Mother. Fortunately, Mother was fine.
Looking at the mother and sons trio who were weeping because of their reunion and thinking about You Yin who had been a little bit out of it these days, You Jin couldn't help sighing. They were also parents. Look at Mrs. Han's reunion with her sons. Then look at Yue Chang Lu scaring You Yin out of her wits. What irony!
While You Jin was in contemplation, Mrs. Han led her two sons and knelt down to You Jin again: "You Jin, your kindness to Third Aunt's family, Third Aunt has no way to repay..."
"What are you doing, Third Aunt!" You Jin hurriedly helped her up and said a few reproachful words: "We are all one family. As an elder, you’re shortening my life by kneeling down to me, no?"
Mrs. Han wiped away the tears on her face and stood up with the support of You Jin and her two sons. She turned to her two sons: "You must remember that us mother and son can be reunited safely today and your elder sister can be fine now is all thanks to You Jin's kindness. This is a kindness we must remember for a lifetime."
"Yes, Son remembers." Yue Wen Sheng noticed the little girl who was by Mother's side when he entered the door and dressed and had an aura like someone from a prestigious family. Never thought it was Third Younger Sister of Second Uncle's family from back then. The more he thought about it, the more confused he became. He couldn't help but look at You Jin again.
Noticing Yue Wen Sheng's gaze, You Jin smiled and nodded at him. Then she looked at Mrs. Han: "Then Third Aunt, talk more with Wen Sheng and Wen Yu. I'll work away outside."
After saying that, she turned and went out, leaving the space for Mrs. Han's mother and sons.
Although Mrs. Han's separation with her two sons wasn’t too long, there was chaos everywhere outside. Naturally there were endless questions to ask. What’s more, she still had to probe into her son's opinions. Even though she had made up her mind to separate from him Yue Chang Shou, her two sons were also descendants of Yue Family. If sons were willing to follow her, she’ll have confidence in her heart. If sons was unwilling to follow her, then how can she have the confidence to compete with Yue Chang Shou?
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somehow in this chapter you jin sounds a lot like a mob boss xD
ReplyDeleteshould have kept count how often someone You Jin helped all too much kneels before her and she is all frantic to get them to stand up again. at least 5 times it happened .. probably more
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