In the courtyard behind the Inn.
Ye Man and the Maidservant were sitting at a table, eating Crispy Ribs.
Wang Suning ate the Crispy Ribs she had personally made, gave her a pound's worth, and was quite curious about what was happening in the Front Area.
Ding Yuan carried over a chest of Silver.
Wang Suning gave him his portion and quickly asked, "How was it?"
Ye Man casually rewarded the Waiter with two Silver Ingots, totaling ten taels.
Ding Yuan was too busy to know who to answer first. Seeing the Esteemed guest also reward the Maidservant, he said, "That Woman casually implicating the Meng Family might not be effective. That Merchant definitely wants her dead, along with several others who were in cahoots with her."
Wang Suning looked at her Master. Did that Woman still have hope?
Ye Man glanced at her, "Eat! Eat while it's hot. What does it matter if a silver-clad woman lives or dies?"
If she dies, it's because she sought death; if she doesn't die, there are plenty of other ways.
Wang Suning thought that was true; it wasn't her business. In this world, men are not good, and women are not good either.
Otherwise, why would Mama Feng bully people like that? Her Birth mother even sold her.
After finishing the meal, Ye Man ignored the dishes and instructed the Maidservant, "Eat dinner yourself; I don't know when I'll be back."
Wang Suning felt a bit scared staying alone, so she could only say, "Master, please be careful."
It was raining outside; it wouldn't be good to slip, get scraped, or get soaked.
Ye Man didn't want to go out, but wasn't there no other way?
Braving the wind and rain to Songshan Village, she saw Qing Ming lingering outside.
This fellow is cunning, a good match for Tan Xianglin, a qualified Hooligan.
When Tan Xianglin is at the Academy, he messes around in the village; this ability probably doesn't lose to Tan Xianglin's.
Ye Man ignored him. As he entered the Front Area room, Ye Man circled to the back.
This was not a small courtyard; the five rooms in the Front Area were rented out, and they lived in the five rooms in the back, which were lively at the moment.
The middle was the Main room and the Main Hall.
The furnishings were simple and grand. As it was raining and getting dark, a lamp was lit on the long table.
Sitting by the door of the East Side Room was a Woman.
If one were to say Old Ancestor Yeman was thin, this Woman could rival her. She looked a few years older than Ye Man, but was extremely frail—truly ill.
Ye Man was starved by Madam Mao; as long as she ate well and slept well, things were manageable. This girl, Young Lady, Young Lady, truly didn't have long to live.
Her hair wasn't in great condition; it was neatly combed but she wore nothing on her head. Her features were good, but her demeanor wasn't one of pitiable fragility. Some people look fine but have sick minds; others are physically ill but possess strong souls.
This Young Lady belonged to the type who wouldn't show weakness, nor would she pretend to be strong; a fragile life with a unique charm.
Sitting beside her was a Woman.
This Woman was over forty, likely old enough to be a Paternal Grandmother, someone who could be called an Old Madam.
The young Old Madam was robustly built, with a ruddy complexion and a somewhat aggressive aura.
Her rough, large hands were forcefully gripping the Young Lady's hands, which showed prominent veins.
Although the Young Lady's hands looked like they would shatter with a squeeze, the Old Madam didn't care at all; after all, she had squeezed them hard many times before without breaking them.
While others might handle the Young Lady with extreme caution, this Old Madam was rough and ready.
It wasn't a gentle tone; the Old Madam was lecturing the Young Lady, "You should know what your situation is, right? Your Elder Brother supported you for ten years; you can't be an ungrateful wretch."
A young man charged over, tall and strong, truly radiating Killing intent, "You old hag! Always coming here to bully people!"
The Old Madam was furious!
She wore a blue Forehead Band, a blue cloth jacket, and a Silver Bracelet on her hand; she was certainly no match for those hags.
She had dealt with the young man before, and she bravely retorted, "Zhang E is my Niece, and who are you? Coming here for no reason—aren't you afraid of gossip!"
Slap!
Old Ancestor Yeman charged over just like that and slapped the hag.
The Old Madam, enraged, had to let go of the Young Lady.
Because the Old Ancestor delivered another slap.
Her small stature posed no threat compared to that young man.
The Old Madam wasn't afraid at all, clawing and flailing as she grabbed at people, aggressively shouting, "And who are you? Ha, I don't know!"
Ye Man flashed in front of the young man and shouted at him, "What are you standing there for?"
Right, the young man swung his arm and slapped the hag!
This slap, regardless of the force, looked even more terrifying.
The Old Madam went crazy from the beating and lunged toward the Young Lady again.
Ye Man grabbed a stool and smashed it onto her shoulder, knocking her down, then swung the stool to smash her again!
Ouch! Like a pig being slaughtered!
The Young Lady sat to the side, not daring to move.
With her body in that state, she couldn't move.
Ye Man yelled at the young man, "What are you standing there for? Kick her!"
Oh, kick! The young man was strong and sturdy; that kick could kill someone.
The Old Madam didn't dare pretend to be dead; she scrambled up and ran.
Ye Man shouted for the third time, "What are you standing there for?"
The young man reacted and immediately rushed forward.
Hearing the sound, the Old Madam ignored the rain and dashed into it, running incredibly fast!
Haha! The Young Lady laughed so hard she spat blood.
Another young man returned from the rain.
Seeing the Young Lady spitting blood, he threw his Bamboo hat aside and rushed to her side.
The Young Lady covered her chest with one hand and gestured with the other to stop him, wanting to say she was fine but unable to speak.
The sturdy young man asked, "Why hasn't the doctor arrived?"
The Young Lady recovered, smiled calmly, and said in a flat voice, "Why call a doctor? It's a waste of Silver."
The sturdy young man, whose looks weren't great, was full of emotion, "Don't talk nonsense."
The Young Lady smiled, "Isn't it obvious what my situation is? Elder Brother doesn't need to waste any more Silver; just marry a good sister-in-law for yourself. Then when I meet Father and Mother below, I won't be alone. I'm only worried about leaving Elder Brother alone. If you have a good sister-in-law, I won't worry anymore."
The refined young man who had returned from the back became furious, "Did Paternal Aunt say something again? Why are you listening to her?"
After saying all that, the Young Lady fainted.
Ye Man swiftly caught her and administered an injection.
The young man froze.
Ye Man was crisp and efficient, "The Divine Doctor is here; she won't die."
The young man blinked, looking at his sister; she seemed to have stabilized, at least she wasn't being tormented anymore.
The sturdy young man was more direct, dropping to his knees, "I beg the Divine Doctor to save her life."
Ye Man asked curiously, "Do you like her?"
The young man shook his head like a rattle drum, "No, Zhang Yi and I are like brothers; she is just like my own sister."
Ye Man asked, "Then, for this sister of yours, what are you prepared to offer me?"
The young man blinked, "Whatever the Divine Doctor asks me to do, I will do it."
Ye Man asked, "Is killing acceptable?"
The young man gritted his teeth, "Acceptable!"
Regardless of whether the young man was being impulsive, Old Ancestor Yeman didn't care, "No need to kill, but you will break Tan Xianglin's leg for me."
The young man blinked; why was it Tan Xianglin again?
Ye Man said, "I will notify you when the time comes."
The young man said, "I usually work at Zhichun Pavilion."
Ye Man asked, "Why are you free today?"
The young man said, "A girl ran away from Zhichun Pavilion, and Mama Feng sent us out to look for her. I snuck back for a moment to check in. Anyway, I don't know where to look, so I'm trying my luck."
Ye Man was amused, "You have great luck! Tan Xianglin saved her."
Zhang Yi realized something was wrong and saw his sister waking up.
He quickly went to pour water, bringing one cup to his sister and one to the guest.