dtnovels Chapter 143 The Death of the Old Madam
Chapter 143 The Death of the Old Madam
Zhou Wenyan said depressedly at this moment:
"Second brother, what elder brother said is true. The Su family is really good to you.
I heard from Aunt Liu that Su Shi only has my eldest brother as a son, so we have to be nice to him."
"Something's wrong." Zhou Wenyi didn't believe it. "She has a purpose."
Zhou Wenqing laughed out of anger.
"What purpose could a mother have? I think you are the ungrateful ones."
He took a step to leave.
"Don't leave."
Zhou Wenyi stopped him, "You don't know how hateful Zhou Chengru and his wife are."
He recounted how Zhou Chengru had ordered someone to castrate him, but the mastermind included not only Zhou Chengru but also Su Rutang.
"What? Second brother, you..."
Zhou Wenqing felt like the sky was falling.
"Aren't you going to study abroad?"
Zhou Wenyi sneered:
"They are just lying to themselves. But..."
The conversation turned.
"I am serving in front of the emperor now. The emperor is very wary of the Su family. Even though Mr. Su has returned to his ancestral land, the emperor's fear has not been dispelled."
Only then did he understand why the Fifth Prince wanted to attack the Su family.
It was to show off in front of the emperor.
Zhou Wenqing's heart trembled. He recalled how good Su Rutang had been to him, and secretly vowed to repay Su Rutang in the future.
We cannot go against the imperial power for the Su family right now.
The three brothers got together.
Discussing whether to stay or go.
Zhou Wenyi asked Zhou Wenyan to move out and live in this house, studying hard to pass the imperial examination and become an official in the future.
"Brother, you must go to Mobei."
Zhou Wenqing smiled and said:
"My mother asked me to enter the Su family martial arts school next month. After I practice internal skills and various martial arts techniques, I will go to Mobei."
"She said it was held to select talents."
Zhou Wenyi was confused.
Is Su Rutang really good to them?
"It's better to go to the martial arts school. You should write down the address and key instructor of the Su family martial arts school."
"Okay. Then we'll catch them all at once." Zhou Wenqing sighed, "I've done something that's sorry to my mother again."
"When she dies, I will burn more paper money for her."
"Count me in." Zhou Wenyi thought of the past when he was sick and lying in Su Rutang's arms.
That embrace is so warm!
Zhou Wenyi stayed for a while and then left.
Zhou Wenyan stayed behind. Only Zhou Wenqing went back.
Return to the small courtyard.
Su Rutang sat under the corridor in Zhou Wenqing's yard.
"Mother."
Zhou Wenqing stepped forward and bowed, "The heat hasn't subsided yet, why doesn't mother come in?"
"I came to look for you. Tie Niu said you went to play next door with Tang San Shao."
Su Rutang stared at him with an inquiring look.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have gone to play with Young Master Tang. It was really because he asked the servants to invite him many times. I went because I couldn't refuse."
Zhou Wenqing spoke so quickly that he didn't notice Tie Niu's wink.
Su Rutang's eyes were gloomy.
"Are you going to lie again?"
"Children don't dare."
"Tie Niu, who did I bring here today?" Su Rutang glared at him.
Tie Niu knelt on the ground.
"Second Madam brought Young Master Tang San and his sister here. She said that they haven't played with Young Master for a long time, so they came here specially to give you a surprise..."
Zhou Wenqing: “…”
How to surprise someone you seldom see?
It was clearly a shock.
His eyes rolled around, thinking about how to get through today's events.
Su Rutang's disappointed voice rang out.
"I was just being sentimental, thinking that you and I were destined to be mother and son.
I don't want to hear any more excuses from you today.
Let's end our relationship as mother and son. I know you think that as a mother without any biological children, I want to rely on you for my future.
Now, you are on your own."
Su Rutang looked at the furnishings in the room coldly. Make sure the powder has been dispersed before neutralizing the green plants. It will be impossible for Zhou Wenqing to rely on kung fu in the future in the army.
Zhou Wenqing felt empty inside.
It was as if something was lost and he could no longer grasp it.
"Mother."
Su Rutang walked outside.
When you reach the door, look back.
Zhou Wenqing was secretly happy, thinking that Su Rutang was just angry, and would calm down after scolding him.
"Zhou Wenqing. Don't get yourself into trouble."
Done.
She left without looking back.
Zhou Wenqing sat on the chair dejectedly, "Tie Niu, is mother really angry?"
Tie Niu felt something was wrong.
"Second Madam is really angry. Young Master, go and tell Second Madam where you went today. I'm sure Second Madam will understand you."
"Will not."
Zhou Wenqing kept Zhou Wenyi's words in mind.
They are brothers.
Zhou Wenyi is in the palace again.
Consecutive days.
Zhou Wenqing wanted to go to Chuitang Courtyard but was stopped by the old woman at the door.
He was upset and dissatisfied.
Finally, he found Zhou Wenyi and planned to follow General Chen to Mobei.
Zhou Wenyi, who learned about this, scolded Zhou Wenqing.
They said he couldn't even handle the smallest things.
Zhou Wenqing felt very aggrieved.
The two had a quarrel and he was driven away by Zhou Wenyi.
Zhou Wenyan was very scared.
Zhou Wenqing did not return that night and was sent to Zhou Mansion early the next morning.
Su Rutang just got up.
Chunxi came in with an anxious look on his face, "Second Madam. Young Master Wenqing has been sent back. I'm afraid it's not good."
Su Rutang frowned.
"what happened?"
"You can go and have a look."
Su Rutang came to Zhou Wenqing's yard. He was lying on the wooden board, covered in blood.
He was brought here by two beggars.
Waiting for the reward.
Wang Yuehong and Cui have arrived.
Cui saw Su Rutang and burst into tears. "Wenqing was fine, but he was beaten like this.
Rutang, go to the Dali Temple to report the case.
Let someone arrest the murderer who hurt Wenqing. Chengru is not at home, what should we do? "
She sat on a small stool in the porch, crying. "My great grandson!"
Wang Yuehong asked someone to call a doctor.
Su Rutang asked the beggar to come over and question him. He asked him about the situation in detail.
The two beggars told her everything.
"Did you hear anything last night?"
"I heard it. It sounded like the eunuch's voice." The beggar recalled carefully, "He said that since you know my identity, I can't let you leave safely."
"The person who spoke had a shrill voice. I took a sneak peek and he looked quite young but had a unique look. The old beggar said he was probably a young eunuch."
Su Rutang squatted beside Zhou Wenqing.
"How did you get involved with eunuchs?"
Zhou Wenqing was unable to speak.
Saliva oozes from the corners of his mouth.
His body was covered in blood, as if he had been beaten last night and had been lying outside all night.
Su Rutang asked Chunxi to give the little beggar twenty taels of silver, and asked them to ask around to find out which young eunuch the eldest son of the Zhou family had offended.
The two little beggars didn't understand what Su Rutang meant by making such a fuss.
He agreed immediately.
Wait for the doctor to come.
Zhou Wenqing was carried to the bed, and the doctor shook his head as he looked at him.
"My kneecap is broken. Even the bones in my left wrist are broken. There is no hope for my life."
Su Rutang burst into tears upon hearing this.
“I originally wanted him to go to the Su Family Academy. Joining the army in the future would also be a career option.
I don't know what's wrong with this kid?
Go out and meet some crooked people. This will ruin your life."
The old doctor had already heard about the Zhou family's affairs.
Hearing this, comforting:
"Madam, don't be sad. Just be clear in your conscience. He chose his own path and he won't regret it in the future."
"This child has loved wielding swords and sticks since he was young, and he used to like to tell me his secrets.
I don’t know what’s going on these past two years. There’s also something mysterious going on between the brothers.”
"Brothers have fought to the death for money."
The old doctor kept shaking his head.
"I have seen many, but few are friendly and respectful to each other."
Every word fell into Zhou Wenqing's ears.
He whimpered and tried to speak.
Su Rutang said a few words to Tie Niu, and said that Zhou Wenqing no longer liked her as his biological mother, so it would be better for her to show up less often.
She gave the old doctor a silver ingot as a reward.
When the old lady heard that Zhou Wenqing was injured, she couldn't breathe.
He actually died.
The Zhou family was suddenly in chaos.
Zhou Chengru is still on business in Fengyang Prefecture and cannot come back for a while.
Su Rutang also collapsed due to anger because of Zhou Wenqing's matter. Chunxi called for a sedan chair to send Su Rutang to Chuitang Courtyard, and ordered someone to call the doctor from Baohe Hall with great fanfare.
This incident alarmed the capital.