Chapter 426: Rescue

Sun Ming had some familiarity with Su Xin’er. Although he disliked the willful and arrogant Su Xin’er very much in his heart, she was impressive enough to leave an impression. Although Su Xin’er was very bedraggled at this time, Sun Ming had recognized her at a glance.

Seeing her clothes torn until her arms and neck were exposed, her shoes gone, and no covering, he knew it was inappropriate for others to see her like this. Taking off his own cloak, he had covered her and convinced the villagers to disperse. In order to manage the lively crowd, he had asked one of them to help find a donkey cart or ox cart so Su Xin’er could be sent back to the city.

Su Xin’er had never been so embarrassed in her life! At this moment, her mind was amess and she didn’t know how to do anything except cry in fear and shame. She didn’t dare to look at anyone.

She was completely terrified.

But now Su Jing He was here.

After hearing Sun Ming’s brief story, he cupped his hands and said: “I don’t know how to thank you for this kindness but I will remember both your kindness. I, Su Jing He, will definitely repay you! If you need any help in the future, come find me and you fill find assistance. No need to be polite, just go to the Su family manor in Shuangliu county to find me! I will leave first.”

Su Ming smiled. “It’s just a coincidence. You don’t need to act like this! Young Master Su should see to Young Lady Su!”

Su Jing He nodded, thanked them again, and left in a hurry.

Sun Ming and his classmate watched them leave, their interest in visiting Zhulin Temple completely lost. Sun Ming sighed secretly, thinking about how not so long ago, Young Lady Su had been so domineering and arrogant. She hadn’t put anyone in her eyes, always looking at people like they were mud under her feet.

He didn’t expect that things would turn out like this today, life was really unpredictable!

Compared with Sun Ming’s sigh, his classmate was much more excited. His eyes were almost glowing with excitement: “Brother Sun, I’m not dreaming, right? The Su family in Shuangliu county? The same Su family that is the wealthiest family in Shuangliu county? Oh my god, it really turned out to be the Su family!”

Sun Ming looked at him helplessly and nodded: “Yes, its that Su family. Brother Liu, do you really want to go to their house and ask for something? We are scholars, how can we—”

“Brother Sun’s words are no good!” Brother Liu interrupted him, rubbing his hands with excitement and smiling. “You’re superb in your studies, even the teacher praises you for having the ability to become a high-ranked scholar. Of course you don’t have to worry about anything! But my studies are mediocre!” He sighed. “I don’t know if I can make it through life. To be honest, what are we working so hard for? Isn’t it to fight for our families? In order to become an official and have a good life in the future? But if you climb onto the Su family, you can have a good life at your fingertips! What do I still need to study for?”

“Brother Liu, how can you think like this?” Sun Ming said, surprised. He started to try and persuade him but Brother Liu put up a hand to stop him.

“You don’t need to persuade me. To be honest, I have been very tired these last few years. Rather than slaving away over the next few years, it’s better to cherish this opportunity! Don’t you agree?”

Hearing the words ‘cherish’, Sun Ming suddenly felt like he couldn’t laugh or cry.

Everyone had their own aspirations, no one could force anyone!

Frowning, he said: “You’ve made up your mind?”

Brother Liu nodded without hesitation. “Of course! This is a heaven-sent opportunity! My village doesn’t have any shops, I need to strike when the iron is hot…”

“Brother Liu, Young Master Su is not a kind person. You, ah, I’ll just say it straight. Don’t go overboard or your gains won’t be worth the loss.” Sun Ming hurriedly reminded him when he saw that the other was thinking of going over to the Su family immediately.

“Just tell me not to be too greedy!” Brother Liu pretended to glare at Sun Ming before smiling, “When was I such a person who doesn’t know how to act? Asking for favors, no one is willing to overdo it. I’m not greedy either.”

He touched his chin and thought for a moment. “I want two shoes, three hundred acres of fertile land, and one thousand taels of silver. This isn’t too much, right?”

Then he laughed. “With these things, my sister’s dowry will be enough and my parents can live a good life. As for me, I won’t have to work as hard, so everything will be great!”

“Brother Liu, you are really…” Sun Ming smiled helplessly and laughed, not knowing what to say.

Brother Liu urged him again, “It’s not too much, right?”

Sun Ming nodded, “It’s not too much. The Su family is the richest family in Shuangliu, such a thing would only be a drop in the bucket to them. It’s not too much at all.”

Brother Liu laughed loudly.

But later, this daring man did not go to the Su family to ask for a favor.

This was because, after a few days, the steward of the Su family brought him five thousand silver taels and indicated that this was the Su family’s thank you for saving Young Lady Su.

As for Young Master Su’s promise, it was still valid. If anything happened in the future, they could go to the Su manor for help.

Sun Ming’s friend took the five thousand taels and with his education and intelligence, his life became prosperous.

Sun Ming was also offered the 5,000 taels but he did not accept them. Instead, he insisted the steward take them back.

But this was a later story.

Back when Su Jing He got into the carriage, Su Xin’er, who was exhausted, fell into a deep sleep. This made Su Jing He depressed to death!

He had a lot of things to ask her and wanted to scold her severely.

What mess had she tossed herself into for Cui Shao Xi!

What kind of reputation did she have now? Not to mention a proper match, even a slightly better than ordinary family might not be willing to marry her in!

Su Xin’er was greatly hurt this time and extremely stimulated. When she returned to the manor, she immediately fell ill, making Master and Madam Su’s hearts ache for her.

Su Jing He let her recover but as soon as she was better, he forced her to tell him everything that happened.

At first, Su Xin’er did want to remember her nightmare. Everything had been so horrible, she never wanted to think about it again! She just wanted to cover her ears and scream, cry, and refuse to listen, let along talk.

But Su Jing He knew very well that if she didn’t tell him, they would never learn about what happened. If they were passive about this, the results would be even worse.

Regardless of his parents opinion, he forced her to speak.

Su Xin’er’s face was pale and she was almost driven mad by him, but finally she opened her mouth.

When Su Jing He heard it, he was extremely angry.

Back then, no matter how terrible he was, he never did anything like raping women and wantonly oppressing ordinary people.

He didn’t expect that the heart of a little girl raised in the inner courtyard would be so vicious! Cui Shao Xi didn’t like her so she decided to ruin Lian Fang Zhou’s life!

When she did this, did she ever think about the relationship between Lian Fang Zhou and her sister-in-law? Did she even think about her innocence?

However, the retribution she had received this time was too great. Not only was it too much for her, the whole family couldn’t bear it.