"Miss Lian 'er, are you really not going to reconsider?"
In Xi City, in a room of a teahouse, a young woman in a thick dress said to a little girl.
This little girl was the Li residence's maidservant, Lian 'er!
"No! No! I … I will never betray Young Master and Young Madam! "
Lian 'er shook her head fiercely and replied.
Today, she had come to the pharmacy in Xi City to get some medicine for her mother. However, a woman stopped her halfway and said that she had a way to treat her mother's illness. She was overjoyed and followed her to this teahouse. However, she did not expect that woman to actually want to use a hundred strings of money to exchange for the Li residence's bean sprout secret formula. Lan 'er subconsciously rejected it in her heart because the two strings of money in her purse to buy medicine were lent to her by Han Yuxi yesterday!
With that, Lian 'er turned to leave. However, the two burly men guarding the door took a step forward and blocked her way!
"Miss Pingxiang, what do you mean by this? I'm from the Marquis's residence, and this is the foot of the Emperor. Do … do you want to commit murder? "
A hint of panic flashed in Lian 'er's eyes, but when she remembered that this was the capital, she calmed down slightly and forced herself to remain calm.
"Impudent! All of you, leave! Don't scare the guests! "
The woman waved her hand and scolded the two burly men at the door. Then, she went forward and grabbed Lian 'er's hand. She smiled and said, "Hehe! Lian 'er! You might have misunderstood what I meant just now. I didn't ask you to betray the Marquis of Yong 'an! I just want to know how these soybeans are soaked into bean sprouts. Don't worry, after I know, I will definitely leave Chang 'an immediately and go to other counties to sell bean sprouts. Naturally, I won't harm the Marquis of Yong' an's interests! And you can't be considered as betraying the Marquis of Yong 'an. Don't you think so? "
Lian 'er frowned slightly and remained silent. Seeing this, the woman continued to persuade, "Besides, your mother is sick now. You definitely don't have enough money, right? Sister Lian 'er, as long as you tell me the bean sprout recipe, not only will I give you a hundred strings of cash, I will also help you find the most famous doctor in the world to treat your mother. Think about it, when your mother recovers, you will still have a hundred strings of cash. Why would you still need to be a maidservant in the Marquis's residence? At that time, you will become a rich family's young miss! Don't you think so? "
Lian 'er's expression finally changed. She opened her mouth, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Is … is what you said true? Will you really leave Chang 'an? Will they really find a doctor to cure my mother's illness? "
The young woman was overjoyed. She pointed to a black package on the table and smiled sweetly. "Of course. Why would I lie to you? Here is the ten strings of coins. As long as you tell me the secret recipe, I will give you the ten strings of coins immediately! After Big Sister verifies your method, I'll give you the remaining 90 strings of money! As for the doctor, I can send the doctor to your house tomorrow to treat your mother's illness! What do you think? Miss Lian 'er? "
Lian 'er's little face was instantly filled with conflict. Under the young woman's overbearing gaze, she thought for a long time and still refused. "I … I can't say! I don't know if you're lying to me. Let me think about it! It's getting late, I … I have to go buy medicine for my mother!! "
With that, she hurriedly ran out of the door.
The two men outside the door wanted to stop her, but they didn't hear the woman's order and could only let Lian 'er leave.
In the side room …
After Lian 'er left, a Hu woman with blonde hair and blue eyes walked out from behind the screen. This was none other than the concubine of the Hu merchant, Wuzhu Liuxi.
"Madam, she didn't agree! This servant has failed. Madam, please punish this servant! "
The young woman bowed and said.
The Hu woman called Snow Cherry waved her hand, and then she lifted the young woman's chin and chuckled. "Haha, Lingmeng, this isn't your fault! Besides, that girl has already been tempted. Whether she succeeds or fails is still unknown! Think of a way to ask her out tomorrow. If one hundred strings of coins isn't enough to move her, then two hundred strings of coins. If two hundred strings of coins isn't enough, then five hundred strings of coins! If this matter is done well, I will let the Old Master favor you well! "
Yes, it was she who had ordered her maid to 'tempt' Lian 'er into revealing the secret recipe for bean sprouts. She had not personally appeared because she was a Hu. Most Tang people looked down on Hu, and Lian 'er was from a marquis' estate. There was a high chance that she would also look down on Hu. Moreover, she was hiding behind the scenes. Once the matter was exposed, she would be able to escape unscathed.
"Thank you, Madam!"
The young woman softly thanked her.
… … …
"Mother! The medicine is here. I'll help you up to drink it! "
South of Chang 'an City, Daan Square.
In a small, run-down courtyard, Lian 'er held a bowl of medicine as she spoke to an old woman lying on a bed.
"Haaa! Lian 'er, how many times has Mother told you not to waste money? Mother has lived long enough. I can't be a burden to you! "
The old woman looked at her daughter, whose face was still covered in ash, and sighed.
"Mother! What are you saying? You gave birth to me and raised me. No matter what, your daughter will take care of you for the rest of her life. How can you call me a burden? "
Lian 'er hurriedly said.
The old woman sorrowfully said, "Lian 'er, Mother has let you down! You lost your father when you were young. Mother couldn't raise you, so I could only sell you to Master Li as a maid. Mother only gave birth to you, but I didn't raise you! Now, Mother can't be a burden to you! "
"Mother! If you say such things again, Lian 'er will get angry! "
Lian 'er stomped her feet and said, "Besides, it was fortunate that you sold me to the Li Estate back then. Old Master and Old Madam are both kind people, and Young Master and Young Madam are also good masters. Moreover, Young Master is favored by the Emperor and will definitely have a bright future! Who knows how many people want to be a maid in the Li Residence! It's a pity that they don't have this fortune! "
The old woman agreed with Lian 'er's words. She said with a face full of joy, "Lian' er, you're lucky to have a master like Marquis. Otherwise, I would really regret it for the rest of my life! Mother prays for the Marquis of Yong 'an every day. I pray that he will be healthy and live a long life. I pray that his family will prosper for generations. This way, Lian' er, you will have someone to rely on! "
"Enough, Mother! Don't say such things. The medicine is getting cold. Quickly drink it! "
Lian 'er hurriedly said with some complicated feelings in her heart.
"Alright! But Lian 'er, you're not allowed to secretly buy medicine behind Mother's back next time. Mother's illness is actually almost healed! "
"I understand, Mother!"
Only then did the old woman drink the medicine in the bowl. Then, she muttered to herself, "This Marquis of Yong 'an's wife is really kind. She lent you money and actually didn't set a time limit for you to return it. She and the Marquis of Yong' an are really good people! If anyone dares to harm such good people, Mother will definitely turn into a vengeful spirit and seek revenge after death! "
Lian 'er's body couldn't help but tremble. The face of the young woman who came looking for her during the day involuntarily appeared in her mind. Almost instantly, she made a decision in her heart!
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