After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

Zhao Jinping nodded quickly and said, "Not only did they search Senior Brother Li's room, they also searched Senior Brother Su's and Senior Brother Du's rooms."

Senior Brother Du didn't seem to be faking his defense of Master Lu, so why did we search Senior Brother Du's house?

So I asked, “Did you find anything?”

Zhao Jinping said: "We found several silver bills and some jewelry on Senior Brother Su's bed, but we only found a few sets of clothes and a few copper coins in Senior Brother Du's place, and nothing valuable was found."

Just as I guessed, Li Haoran and Senior Brother Su were in cahoots with each other. Senior Brother Du might have known about it, but he couldn't do anything about it, so he had to swallow his anger. Now that he had a chance to drive them both away, he would naturally spare no effort.

I said, "I see. Please send Doctor Fan out and ask someone to get some medicine. Master Lu's illness can't wait. He needs medicine to detoxify."

Zhao Jinping took the prescription from my hand and said, "I know, but we don't have the money to buy the medicine now. Lord Li took away all the gold, silver and treasures of Senior Brother Li and Senior Brother Su. Lord Li said that they can only be returned to the academy after the truth is found out."

During this period of time, Li Haoran and Senior Brother Su have been managing the academy, so naturally they have kept the money firmly in their hands. But now I am penniless, what should I do?

At this moment, Master Lu, who had been dozing with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes and said to Zhao Jinping, "Ping'er, come here, move the closet a little. There is a secret compartment with some silver hidden in it. Take it and get the medicine."

Zhao Jinping and I looked at each other. I didn't expect that Master Lu was not completely stupid and actually knew to hold back.

Zhao Jinping hurried to move the wardrobe, but he was skinny and weak, and he couldn't even move the wardrobe after moving for a long time. Zhang San couldn't bear to watch it anymore and had to go over to help.

Zhang San just moved the whole wardrobe out with a slight movement. After the wardrobe was moved out, Jinping saw a small secret compartment at the back. He opened the secret compartment and took out a bag of silver from it. He weighed it and found it was quite heavy.

After Zhao Jinping took out the silver, Zhang San helped move the wardrobe back to its original place.

Zhao Jinping took the purse to Master Lu and said, "Master, I have taken out the silver. I will take one ingot to get the medicine first, and I will return the rest to you."

Master Lu stretched out his hand, pushed away the purse that Zhao Jinping handed over, and said, "I don't need to spend money now. You can use it to buy food and medicine for the children."

I took a look at the purse and saw that there were only a few dozen taels of silver in it at most. I will send someone to deliver some more silver tomorrow.

So I said to Zhao Jinping, "Take it first. Master Lu is right. Buying food, cooking, hiring doctors, and getting medicine all cost money."

Zhao Jinping had no choice but to say, "Then I'll take it first."

Master Lu nodded.

Only then did Zhao Jinping stuff the purse into his sleeve and send Fan Chunlai out.

Master Lu waved to me only after he saw Zhao Jinping leave.

I hurried over and sat in front of Master Lu.

After standing for a long time, I felt dizzy and uncomfortable.

Master Lu whispered, "Can I call you a maid?"

I almost jumped up when I heard it, and stammered, "Lu, Master Lu, I, I don't know what you are talking about."

Master Lu laughed twice and said, "Little girl, I have lived for decades and my eyes are very sharp."

I swallowed and said, "Master Lu, can you please not tell others about my identity? It is inconvenient for women to act outside and they are restricted everywhere. I don't want to be criticized."

Master Lu nodded slightly and said, "You helped me, so I won't say anything. Alas, I was blind and raised that kid Su for sixteen years, but in the end he poisoned me. It's really, really..."

When Master Lu said this, he became so angry that his chest ached and he couldn't help but cough loudly.

I quickly held Master Lu's hand and was about to guide the white light into Master Lu's body to heal him, but Master Lu quickly pulled his hand away and said repeatedly: "Little girl, no, no, I know you saved me, but you were exhausted just now. If you save me now, I'm afraid your life will be in danger."

I didn't expect that Master Lu is so insightful, knowing and understanding everything.

I slowly retracted my hand and said with a wry smile, "Master Lu is really amazing. You figured this out."

Master Lu sighed softly and said, "Girl, although I have been in a coma for a while, my consciousness is very clear. I know everything that Li did, but I am conscious but unable to move. There is nothing I can do about it."

I said, "Don't worry, Master Lu. Lord Li will give you justice."

Master Lu said, "If you hadn't come to my house today, I would have died on this bed. It was really dangerous. What's your name, little girl? I will set up a longevity tablet for you in the future to bless you with a long life."

I quickly said, "My real name is Zhao Shengping, but everyone calls me Zhao Man. Master Lu can also call me Ah Man. There is no need to set up a longevity tablet. I just want Master Lu to get better soon. There are so many students waiting for your class."

Master Lu coughed a few times and said with a sad face: "My health is not as good as before. I am afraid I can no longer teach the children in the future."

I thought about it and said, "Master Lu can be invited to teach after the new year, or the older ones can be asked to teach the younger ones. As long as Master Lu is here, this school will not fall apart, so you must take good care of your health, the children cannot do without you."

Master Lu nodded and said, "Girl, you are right. There are so many children waiting for me to teach. I must take good care of myself and not let them down."

I looked out the window and saw that it was getting late. I stood up, bowed deeply to Master Lu, and said, "It's getting late. Ah Man, I won't disturb you to rest. You can come back to visit me in three days. You must take good care of yourself and don't let the children down."

Master Lu said with tears in his eyes: "Good boy, I will definitely live up to your expectations."

When Zhang San and I said goodbye to Master Lu and walked out of the door, it was already dark.

When I was about to leave, Zhao Jinping and a few of his fellow apprentices were busy cooking in the kitchen.

The meal was simple. I steamed a big basket of white buns and cooked a big pot of pork, vermicelli and cabbage, with soup and vegetables, which was just right for the buns.

Zhao Jinping invited me to dinner, but I declined. It’s not that I don’t like steamed buns, but I’ve been used to eating the food cooked by Yiping, and my taste has become a bit picky.

It turns out that habit is a terrible thing. Once formed, it is difficult to change.

Li Si was taken by Li Jin to the yamen to help, so Zhang San had to escort me back home alone.

I didn't find a gentleman to write a complaint today, and I offended Li Jin. I think I have to find someone to complain to.