More and more people gathered together. Some persuaded the old man to accept the girl, some said that the young woman was unkind, and some were envious and jealous that the old man got a beautiful concubine for free.

Dalang is no longer the straightforward country boy he was before. He slightly raised the corners of his lips and said, "I regret saving you!"

Then, he kicked the woman into the water again.

"Ah!" Amidst the exclamations of everyone, the woman fell into the water with a 'plop' and flopped around desperately.

Everyone was stunned, they didn't expect such an operation.

Dalang shouted: "Whoever goes into the water to save someone, I will give fifty taels of silver!"

As he said this, he took out five taels of silver ingots from the sleeve pocket of his robe and put them in the coachman's hand, "You keep them for the people who go into the water to save people."

After saying that, he ran up the river embankment, but he was freezing to death and there were ice particles on his inner clothes. He had to quickly get into the carriage and change out of his wet clothes.

At the same time, 'plop, plop, plop...' five men jumped into the water and rushed to save people.

For fifty taels of silver, you can also get a beautiful concubine. This is a good thing you can’t miss!

The water was shallow at the edge, so the woman could stand up by herself and tried her best to hide in the water to prevent them from touching her. But she was already weak and had been frozen for so long. How could she be a match for several men and hold her arms?

The leg hugger dragged the person ashore.

"There are exactly five people, each with twelve taels!" The coachman divided the money among the five people, and did not forget to say to the woman: "Girl, they all hugged you and touched you, you choose one to be your husband-in-law!"

After saying that, he climbed onto the river embankment and drove away in a carriage.

Those men were very happy to have received ten taels of silver, which covered their expenses for several months, not to mention getting a beautiful woman.

One of the bachelors smiled with big yellow teeth and said, "Girl, let's go and become a mother-in-law for me. I'm more useful than that pretty boy!"

"No, follow me! I hugged your leg just now!"

"Bah! I even touched her breasts! Of course you have to follow me!"

The woman changed her weak posture, stood up and pushed away a few people, frowning and saying: "Bah! Go ahead and dream!"

After saying that, he ran away.

Several men still wanted to chase, but were stopped by two women, "Brother, forget it, don't embarrass this little girl!"

Everyone also saw clearly that the girl’s promise of her body was a sign of separation! They didn’t know whether she really fell into the water or was fake!

Today is a day trip, and Dalang has not prepared a change of clothes. Fortunately, there is a charcoal stove in the carriage, a shit mattress, and a thick blanket. He is wearing a cotton robe, a sheepskin cloak, and a blanket, but he is still shivering and sneezing. It is the coldest month of winter.

The river water was literally freezing to the bone.

The coachman swung his whip and galloped all the way, firstly for fear that the elder would be frozen, and secondly for fear that the people behind him would catch up.

Because of the Chinese New Year, Dalang and his family all went to stay at Yuci's house in Mao'er Hutong. When they got home in the evening, they felt a little feverish.

The boy saw that he had wet hair, got out of the carriage wrapped in a blanket, and went to the inner courtyard to report the news.

The family is frying New Year's goods. Although there is a cook, it is a tradition to be busy during the New Year, so Mrs. Qian is still willing to do it herself. As soon as she does it, her daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law have to help, making croquettes, croquettes, fruits, fish...

Suddenly, a boy's voice came from outside: "The young master fell into the water!"

Wu Wenhui was squeezing fish balls, put down her spoon and ran out.

Mrs. Qian also ran out with the meatballs in hand, Shangguan Ruoli, Li and Liu followed.

The children who were eating hot fried food in the house also ran out in a hurry.

Suddenly, the yard was full of people.

Wu Wenhui breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Dalang walking in by himself, and asked anxiously: "How did you fall into the water?"

Dalang was a little ashamed, as if he had done something wrong, "To save people!"

As soon as Mrs. Qian saw her eldest grandson's expression, she knew there was a story, and said, "Don't ask anymore, go inside and get warm! Heat hot water! Make ginger soup!"

Everyone got busy.

Mrs. Qian then called the coachman to ask about the situation. After listening to the coachman's narration, she slapped the table and said, "That foxy kid must have done it on purpose!"

Shangguan Ruoli said with a smile: "Dalang is really quick-witted and can think of a way to escape by fighting poison with poison."
Chapter completed!