Yang Fan was shocked. He opened his eyes wide and said, "There's such a thing?"
Maqiao nodded lightly and said, "That's right! The Prime Minister's doorstep is a seventh-ranked official. Moreover, she is Princess Taiping's wet nurse. Because of this relationship, very few people dare to offend her. Therefore, Mo Bōshō advised Su Fangzheng not to cause trouble. "
Yang Fan frowned and said, "That Madam Yao … shouldn't interfere. Think about it, if the one surnamed Liu breaks off the engagement, won't he be able to wholeheartedly attend to her?"
Maqiao laughed coldly and said, "Even if the one surnamed Liu gets married, won't that Madam Yao still be able to summon him whenever she wants to? Will Madam Yao be jealous of him? Besides, she only treats the one surnamed Liu as a plaything. It's not like she's marrying him. That day I humiliated her ruthlessly. That woman has a vicious heart. She can't wait to humiliate Xiao Ning. "
Yang Fan was silent for a moment. He slowly said, "If that's the case, it's my fault. If I hadn't offended them that day, perhaps Sister Ning wouldn't have met with so much trouble after breaking off the engagement. "
Maqiao said, "Forget it. Let's not talk about this. You sincerely treat Xiao Ning as an Elder Sister. That's why you're willing to stand up for her. Even if you didn't humiliate them that day, with their despicable nature, how could they easily let Xiao Ning go? "
Ma Qiao was silent for a moment, then said, "Shopkeeper Su is quite loyal. Although he knew that Madam Yao has such a status, he still wanted to give it a try, so he strongly invited Shopkeeper Mo to come forward and persuade Liu Junfan. He even agreed on behalf of Xiao Ning that as long as Liu Junfan was willing to break off the engagement, he would give him some money. He originally thought that this person was too spineless, so if he was given some money, perhaps he would agree. Who would have thought that Madam Yao was at the Liu residence at that time. She actually walked out of the inner chamber and shamelessly ridiculed him, saying that a Pasta Soup seller's money was nothing in her eyes. She also said that Xiao Ning was going to marry that man surnamed Liu. She asked Su Fangzheng not to waste his time and come back to tell Xiao Ning to prepare to be a bride. "
When Yang Fan heard this, a fierce look flashed across his eyes. Even though Maqiao was merely relaying these words, he could imagine how condescending Madam Yao must have been at that time and how much hatred she must have harbored for Elder Sister Ning.
This woman was narrow-minded and vengeful. That Liu Junfan was despicable, shameless, and without any backbone. With these two people together, if Pasta really married into the Liu family, he wouldn't just be unable to raise his head, he would be living a life worse than death.
Yang Fan's hand pressed heavily on the couch. Suddenly, he touched a corner of the bundle. His heart was moved. "Ning Jiejie's family's little bit of money is nothing in their eyes. If I use the precious jewels that A Nu gifted me, can I buy Ning Jiejie's freedom?"
With just a thought, Yang Fan dispelled this idea. Now that this matter was hindered by Madam Yao, even if Liu Junfan was willing, she would not. He was only a shopkeeper and Ning Jiejie was only a Pasta seller. If they suddenly took out this much treasure, Madam Yao would only need to send a name card to the authorities and say that they were suspected of theft. Then it would become a big problem.
Besides, that Liu Junfan was a profit-seeking fellow. Although his character was despicable, he was not an idiot. If someone was willing to take out this much treasure to buy Ning Jiejie's freedom, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't be blinded by greed. If he got an inch, he would take a foot, trying to squeeze even more wealth out of Ning Jiejie.
Maqiao saw him lowering his head in contemplation, his expression uncertain. He knew that Yang Fan was thinking of a way to help Jiang Xuning. He heavily patted his shoulder and said, "Xiao Fan, don't worry. I have already thought of a way."
Yang Fan suddenly raised his head and happily said, "You have a way?"
Maqiao nodded and said, "Mmm! As soon as I left Su Fangzheng's house, I started to think of a way. That man with the surname Liu doesn't have any redeeming qualities. If she marries him, Xiao Ning's life will be ruined. She grew up with me, so no matter what, I can't just watch her jump into a fire pit. I thought about it... "
Yang Fan suddenly understood and said, "So that's how it is. You want to elope with Ning Jiejie? This is indeed a good way to take drastic measures! "
"Huh?"
Maqiao's jaw almost dislocated. He stuttered, "This … is a good way?"
Yang Fan beamed with joy and said, "Of course it is a good way. I have long seen that Ning Jiejie treats you differently. I think she also likes you in her heart. Since you have this idea today, it couldn't be better. The two of you elope and become real husband and wife. That man surnamed Liu won't be able to stay. "
The corner of Maqiao's mouth suddenly twitched. He said, "Brother, although Xiao Ning hasn't married yet, the marriage contract has already been signed. In other words, she is someone else's wife! Elope? Only you can think of that. That is against the law. Even if I elope with her, we have already had seven or eight children. She should still be someone else's wife unless he is willing to divorce her. Besides, she has an old mother. I also have an old mother. Tell me, where can we escape to with our families? "
Yang Fan then realized that he had thought wrongly. He couldn't help but ask, "Then what's the good way you mentioned?"
Maqiao said fiercely, "'Break off the marriage!' That's the only way to do it! Tomorrow I will go to his house and recognize Xiao Ning's mother as my godmother. I will go there as Xiao Ning's brother and break one of his legs. I'm not afraid that he won't report me to the authorities. As long as he takes the initiative to report me, I can ask Xiao Ning to break off the engagement! "
Yang Fan stared at him and said, "This is the good idea you came up with? Do you know that you will go to jail for injuring someone's life? "
Maqiao said with a serious face, "I know. That's why I came to find you. If I hit him too lightly, it won't work. No matter what, I have to break one of his legs to fulfill the condition of 'break off the marriage.' In this way, I will naturally have to go to jail for two years. I have many brothers in the Ma family, so I don't have to worry about no one taking care of Mother. It's just that my cousins don't live in this house and Mother won't leave this house to live with my brothers. When I'm not here, I hope you can take care of her. "
As Maqiao said this, he stood up and solemnly bowed to Yang Fan.
Maqiao had many shortcomings and shortcomings, but he was extremely benevolent and filial to his parents. To his friends, he was supremely righteous. He was just an ordinary man in the marketplace. But who said that to be chivalrous and to die for justice, one must have extraordinary abilities? Those with great skills may not have such a chivalrous heart.
Most chivalrous people are like dogs! Maqiao was illiterate and didn't know any great principles, but many people who knew great principles would feel inferior in front of his actions.
How could Yang Fan let him stand up for himself? He immediately retorted, "Fool! Even if you go to jail, will you be sentenced? If this matter was only between Sister Ning and that Liu Junfan, it would actually be easier to handle. But now, isn't Madam Yao involved? Think about it, as long as she sends a name card to the magistrate's office, do you think the magistrate's sentence will be as you wish? "
Maqiao was stunned for a moment and anxiously said, "Then what should we do? Don't tell me we can only watch as Little Ning jumps into the fire pit? No matter what, I have to try! "
Yang Fan asked, "Does Sister Ning know the news?"
Maqiao shook his head and said, "Not yet. Su Fangzheng came back late, so I have been guarding his house. After asking about the news, I came to you. I even specially told him not to tell Little Ning."
Yang Fan nodded his head and said, "Good! You go back first. Let me think about it tonight. Maybe I can think of a better way. If it really doesn't work, there's no harm in trying your method again. "
Maqiao smiled bitterly and said, "I, Maqiao, grew up in Luoyang, and I can't even do anything when encountering this kind of ruffian. If I give you one night, what good idea can you come up with? Ay! Then I'll go back first. Don't forget what I entrusted you. If … I am arrested and sent to jail, I want you to spend more effort on my mother. "
Maqiao nagged as he was sent out by Yang Fan.
Tin Aino stood in the room, watching Yang Fan return. She asked, "Why did he look for you?"
When Yang Fan raised his head, a murderous aura had completely hidden in the depths of his eyes.
He smiled lightly and said, "It's nothing, just a trivial matter. I won't be on duty tomorrow. Early in the morning, I'll send you off! "
In the dark of the night, the sound of the clapper came from afar and then from near to far.
Yang Fan opened his eyes. The moonlight shone through the window, and the sparse shadows on the window lattice made it look especially tranquil.
He began to prepare. Opening the chest, he took out a knife from the bottom of the chest and gently inserted it into his belt. He didn't even put on his night clothes. Tonight was not the night he snuck into the Ministry of War to look through the files and broke into the Liu family. Killing Liu Junfan would be as easy as killing a chicken's ear. There was no need to act as if he was facing a formidable enemy. Yang Fan finished packing and was about to leave. His body had just moved when he suddenly stopped, his hand already gripping the hilt of the knife.
The door to the rear courtyard opened and clear light poured in, casting a shadow on the ground like a sparse shadow on the window, exquisite and protruding.
Yang Fan let out a breath and loosened his grip on the knife. Tin Aino slowly walked in.
Tin Aino stood with her back to the light, so the expression on her face couldn't be seen. The clear and cold moonlight shone from behind, accentuating her slender waist. Her figure was extremely beautiful, and there was an indescribable elegance and beauty about her.
"You're going to play cards again?"
"Ah! Yes, yes, playing cards. "
"Do you need a knife to play cards?"
"…"
"You're going to kill someone? Kill that guy surnamed Liu? "
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