"Take it, at least improve your life first, and we will arrange the rest." Worried that she would not dare to accept it, Su Ziji persuaded softly.
Unexpectedly, although this woman had suffered a lot, was tired and alert, she immediately believed Su Ziji's words, like a drowning person grabbing a life-saving straw.
"Okay, I listen to you. Baoer and I are waiting here." The woman asked the little maid to take the banknotes and money, and bowed to Su Ziji Yingying.
Su Ziji accepted it, glanced at the wild Taoist, and walked out of the courtyard directly. After leaving, he sighed heavily, and the wild Taoist also sighed.
"Lord, do you regret it?" The wild Taoist asked after being silent for a while.
There cannot be a woman's kindness in officialdom or on the battlefield.
"No, this is the price Qian Zhidong should pay, but the women and children are still innocent." When Su Ziji said this, he suddenly remembered the time in the Prince's Mansion.
At that time, there must be women trembling with their young children in their arms, imagining that life will eventually have a way out.
They didn't wait.
"Only my lord thinks so." The wild Taoist smiled: "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. This has been the case since ancient times. What's more, Qian Zhidong is indeed guilty of murder."
As he said this, the wild Taoist also sighed: "The more I see it, the more I realize that maybe I wasn't involved at the beginning. If I were to get involved, there would be no way out."
"Wash your hands in a golden basin and retreat bravely from the rapids. It seems to be high-spirited and honest, but it is actually pedantic."
"If I retreat, I don't know how many relatives and friends will die."
This was his advice. Su Ziji turned around, stared at the wild Taoist silently, and said, "Don't worry, I'm not so confused."
Su Ziji wanted to say something, but didn't say anything. He looked back at the door and told the Taoist: "Find someone to repair this door first. Before they move out, make sure they are not disturbed."
The wild Taoist must know in his heart that although he did not mention it, his master has already guessed it. How could such a beautiful, young and helpless woman live in such a place without encountering such trouble?
The two of them had only exchanged a few words, but before they even walked out of the alley, someone came face to face, an acquaintance of both of them.
Jianqu?
Su Ziji saw that Jian Qu was just saying goodbye to a nearby peasant woman. He must have finished asking questions and headed here. When Su Ziji and the wild Taoist saw him, Jian Qu also saw the two of them and was stunned for a moment.
Su Ziji had not seen Jian Qu again before the examination. During the examination, he only met Fang Wenshao, an acquaintance. He also did not see Jian Qu. However, judging from his past writing style and the articles he wrote, he might not make fundamental changes.
It is very difficult to pass this examination.
At this moment, Jian Qu looked worried.
He was a little surprised to see Su Ziji and the wild Taoist here, but he immediately calmed down and came over and asked, "Are the Sun family and the Marshal's daughter living there?"
Su Ziji was actually a little surprised at how well-informed Jian Qu was. After all, in his opinion, he had clues that Qian Zhidong personally gave him, and even had helpers like Ye Taoist, he could cast a net to find people, but Jian Qu couldn't.
I'm alone, I'm new to the capital, and I'm not familiar with this place. How can I find this place?
But then I thought about it, this Jian Qu was originally Qian Zhidong's staff, so it was natural that he had some skills and knew some private matters.
Su Ziji nodded: "Exactly."
"You two, please wait a moment. I'll go in and say a few words and I'll be out soon." Jian Qu came to his senses and looked at Su Ziji with pleading eyes.
Su Ziji had nothing to do at the moment and wanted to know what medicine Jian Qu was selling in his gourd, so he didn't refuse: "Okay, Feng Yun and I will wait for you outside."
"Thank you!" Jian Qu bowed his hands to the two of them and quickly walked into the small courtyard.
Su Ziji and Ye Taoist were waiting not far away, and they didn't try to eavesdrop on what they heard. They just said a few words of comfort or gave some money - but Jian Qu didn't have much money either.
Although Jian Qu had a grudge against Qian Zhidong, no matter whether he was from Su Ziji or a wild Taoist, they could all see that this man was a bit extreme, but he still had a kind of complex that a scholar would die for his confidant.
Sure enough, after a while, Jian Qu came out again with a solemn expression.
As soon as he came out, he thanked Su Ziji and Ye Taoist and said, "I didn't expect you, Brother Su Xian, to be so righteous and able to repay evil with kindness. When they were in this situation, you not only didn't add insult to injury, but also extended a helping hand. On my behalf, Commander-in-Chief,
Thank you!"
Su Ziji didn't want to accept the favor, so he just said: "You don't have to do this. I made an agreement with Qian Zhidong, and this is what I should do."
Jian Qu said: "Even if there is an agreement, it is very rare for one party to be completely in trouble and still fulfill the agreement - Su Xiandi has the style of an ancient gentleman."
At this point, he hesitated and then pleaded: "By the way, although it is very presumptuous, I still have the courage to say it - I want to see the commander-in-chief. I wonder if Brother Su Xian has such a way?"
Su Ziji was not surprised by Jian Qu's request. He originally wanted to refuse. After all, Qian Zhidong has been rejected by everyone, and he is afraid that he will be questioned soon. How easy is it to meet him?
But for Jian Qu, Su Ziji had other ideas. He pondered for a while and asked, "Isn't Qian Zhidong not good to you?"
"Especially when they were about to separate, they sent troops to pursue you. Why do you still want to see him and worry about his wife and children?"
When asked this question, Jian Qu didn't seem to have thought about it seriously and was stunned. After a long time, he smiled bitterly.
"Brother Su Xian, you are still young and don't know."
"I entered school at the age of eight, was a boy student at the age of fourteen, and a scholar at the age of fifteen. I was so proud of myself, but I feared that I would have used up all my blessings, and I didn't win the exam for twenty years."
"I have endured my hopeful parents, endured the support of my clan, and watched people who entered school later than me become children, scholars, and even imperial examinations. You have never tasted the warmth and coldness of human relationships.
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"It was the commander who helped me when I was in the most difficult time, called me sir, and treated me with courtesy."
"Even now that I have the honor of being a civil servant, I still took refuge in the commander-in-chief, got a recommendation, and passed the exam in Southwest China."
"Before I left, I was full of resentment. I just couldn't bear to see the commander end up like this, but I just did my best to show my respect for host and guest."
After hearing this, Su Ziji wanted to accept him as a member of the family more and more.
It's just that I haven't won the Jinshi title yet. Even if I did, it would be difficult to accept a scholar as a guest, let alone a retainer.
Putting this aside, he smiled and said: "Qian Zhidong is in the Ministry of Punishment Prison. This matter is not easy and needs to be discussed again. And this is not the place to talk about it. Let's talk about it when we get back."
Jian Qu nodded and couldn't help but look back.
Su Ziji said: "I have asked Feng Yun to find someone to repair the gate and protect the mother and daughter. You don't have to worry about their safety."
Jian Qu bowed deeply to Su Ziji again and stood up without asking any more questions.