Men are superior to women: the heartthrob in Yunqi

Mu Yao held nearly 140 million taels in her hand, and she was calm and composed.

Today the sky was clear and blue, so she went out early and walked briskly to the "Jinzi Dental Clinic". This dental clinic was recommended by Wang Hao, and there were some families and servants of officials who had committed crimes in the court, so they could choose more than other dental clinics.

"Sir, are you looking to buy someone?" The manager of the pawnshop saw Mu Yao from a distance, took a few big steps forward and greeted her with a smile.

This service attitude is worthy of this "golden" sign.

Today, Mu Yao was wearing a lake blue silk gown with crystal clear bamboo embroidered on it. This embroidery technique would reflect dazzling silver light in the sun. She was wearing a pair of thick cloud-patterned silk boots. Ignoring her slightly sickly face, she looked either rich or noble.

"What's your name, little brother?"

This was the first time that Li Si met such a polite guest, so he said more attentively: "Sir, you are too polite. Just call me Li Si. Do you want to buy someone, a house, or rent a shop?"

Mu Yao smiled and said, "I want to buy some servants. Is there anyone here who is good at cooking, cleaning, and accounting?"

Li Si was very excited when he heard this and said hurriedly, "Yes, yes, yes! Please come this way!"

Mu Yao followed Li Si into the inner courtyard. There were dozens of rows of crude narrow cages. Each cage was about nine square meters but held seven or eight people. These people were dressed in dirty clothes, their faces were so dark that their appearance could not be seen. Both young and old were skinny and coughing. There were men here without exception. Women were rare in Yunqi Continent, so they would not be enslaved unless they were sentenced to death.

A young man and the child beside him caught her attention. The man was sitting cross-legged on the ground, his body covered in stains and his face was unclear. His back was straight, his eyes were closed, and he sat there in one position. The boy beside him was about six or seven years old, his face was as dirty as coal, but he had a pair of bright big eyes, which were very clever. He leaned against the man beside him obediently, staring at Mu Yao without blinking.

This child reminded Mu Yao of her seventh uncle's youngest son, Muchen. She often teased him when they were young. Her Muchen also had a pair of bright big eyes.

"Brother Li, what's the situation with these two people?" Mu Yao asked.

Seeing Mu Yao was so polite, Li Si couldn't bear to hide the truth: "Sir, why don't you take a look at the others? The elder of these two is Yun Su, he has a chronic disease and can't do heavy work, so he'll delay for as long as possible. The younger one is his brother, he's only six or seven years old and is useless. These two won't separate. Now we have to wait for the elder one to die before selling the younger one."

Li Si's ruthless words touched Mu Yao's heartstrings. Slaves still existed here, and selling a person was as easy as selling a chicken. A person's words were not taken seriously, and if it were a girl, there would still be a way out. However, these young men, some in their prime and some starving, had already been trampled under the feet of fate.

"My dear, what's wrong with you?" Mu Yao asked.

Seeing that Yun Su didn't even raise his eyelids, Li Si was so angry that he wanted to go up and hit him.

Yun Zhou shouted loudly: "Don't hit my brother! My brother is not sick, he is poisoned!" He raised his tender fist vigorously, and his small body firmly blocked his brother. His brother has been in this position for two days. He knew that his brother was dying, and his tears had dried up, leaving only despair. When his brother died, he would be sold. It is said that little boys like him will not live long after being sold.

Mu Yao asked Li Si to open the door, and she gently took Yun Su's pulse. Yun Zhou pursed his lips and stared at Mu Yao. For some reason, the young man in front of him had a pair of very beautiful eyes, which seemed to bring them hope.

After half an incense stick, Mu Yao frowned and let go of Yun Su's wrist. This poison is quite powerful. This man has been poisoned for at least three years. Every time the moon is full, the heart-wrenching pain is worse than death, but he can miraculously survive until now. He is a real man.

For her, it is not difficult to cure this poison, it just requires a few rare herbs. No wonder Yazi wanted him to die sooner, rich disease, rich disease.

Mu Yao kindly asked the little boy: "Can you two cook, do laundry, clean and do accounting?"

Yun Zhou lowered his head and said nothing. He looked at Yun Su and said firmly, "We both know how to do it. My brother cooks delicious dishes. He is also very smart, has a photographic memory, and can calculate accounts very quickly. It's just that he is sick. I can also cook, and cleaning is no problem. Young master, I am very hardworking. Buy us, we won't let you regret it!"

Yun Su's ears twitched slightly and he struggled to open his eyes. What came into view was an ordinary face with a yellow complexion but surprisingly bright eyes, so beautiful that one could not look away.

He held his breath and said softly: "Xiao Zhou, don't lie."

"My dear, I can't cook or make dishes. But Xiaozhou knows a little. Our family has fallen on hard times, and although he is young, he already knows how to take care of others. He can make some simple meals, and they taste pretty good. Please have mercy on him because he is still young, and take him away."

Yun Su was once the son of Yuzhu, one of the four sons of Shangjing. His father was convicted, and his entire family was in danger. Now he has fallen to the point of begging for help and looking at other people's faces. It is extremely ironic. He has lost his will to live since he fell into the mud, but he can't let go of Yun Zhou. He is only six years old, so innocent, but so well-behaved that it makes people feel distressed.

Mu Yao stared at Yun Su for a while, then stood up and said to Li Si, "What's the price of these two people?"

Li Si urgently needed to get rid of these two money-losing goods. The big one couldn't be sold, and the small one couldn't be sold at a high price. He had to spend money to keep it, which was a loss anyway. So he said sincerely: "Sir, if you want to buy it, just give me two taels of silver."

Mu Yao's pupils dilated: So cheap!

Li Si thought Mu Yao thought it was too expensive, and he was so anxious that he couldn't speak clearly. He kept complaining and sounded as if he was the hardest person in the world.

After he finished speaking, he actually offered to give a few cents less, and finally the deal was closed at one and a half taels of silver.

Li Si was afraid that Mu Yao would go back on her word, so he quickly stuffed the indenture into her arms and repeatedly stressed that the goods could not be returned once sold.

Yun Su bit his lower lip to prevent himself from collapsing. He was frantic. The son of a second-rank official in the imperial court, Yuzhu, was sold at a low price. It was not worth even two taels of silver. He would not live long anyway, so there was no need to linger. The young master was a good man. He hoped Xiaozhou could live well.

Then Mu Yao looked at several people and didn't like any of them. Some of them could cook, but they didn't look good enough.

Yun Su was too weak to move, so Mu Yao asked Ya Zi to help hire a carriage to take them back. Li Si sighed along the way that the two were lucky to meet a kind person. Yun Zhou didn't say a word along the way, just staring at Mu Yao. Although he didn't know where he and his brother would go in the future, he believed that it would be better than the current situation.

When they arrived at Sui Garden, Yun Su's eyes fell on the plaque, which was written in official script, vigorous and simple. He looked at Mu Yao with a twinkling look, feeling a little uncertain.

The courtyard was square, small and exquisite, with brand new doors, windows and carved railings of expensive material. The two loquat trees in the front yard were full of fruits, bright yellow and lovely. Seeing Yun Zhou's drooling look, Mu Yao picked a few for him to satisfy his craving.

Yun Su and Yun Zhou didn't expect that the young master lived here alone. Mu Yao let them live in the west wing and told them that they could do whatever they wanted with the things in the room.

The room was filled with exquisite items. Even the toothbrush had handles made of ox horns and pig bristles. Fresh fruits and cakes were placed on the table. In the closet were clothes made of silk from the silkworm and men's shoes decorated with jewels. There were no sizes for children, but they could be altered.

Looking around the room full of Huanghuali furniture, the two looked at each other in shock and remained silent. What on earth were they doing here?

They were extremely hungry and thirsty, so after a struggle, they carefully picked up the fruits and ate them with relish. The rich juice and sweet taste refreshed their spleens, and they felt extremely satisfied.

Yun Su poured a glass of water and was surprised to find that the tea set was made of the finest purple gold sand. This set must have cost at least three thousand taels. He took a sip. This... This tea is Tianshan Snow produced in Penglai Island! The market price is eight thousand taels per tael of tea! Yun Su was completely speechless. He was annoyed that he swallowed it in one gulp. It was really a waste of natural resources. He quickly poured himself another cup, sat upright, and restored his previous appearance as a nobleman, tasting the fairy tea carefully.

Yun Zhou was surprised by his brother's behavior. He sat down and drank a few sips of the wine, but he didn't think it tasted good. Instead, it had a bitter taste.

Mu Yao hadn't explained the matter to them yet, and the two of them felt uneasy, so they took care of themselves and took the initiative to find work. Yun Zhou pushed his brother on the chair and advised: "Brother, let me do it, you take a rest first, the young master knows that you are weak, I think he won't blame you." Yun Zhou felt that the young master was a good person, giving them such a good house to live in, such good things to use, and he was also very kind, and he even picked loquats for him to eat, he was a very good and kind person!

Yun Zhou picked up the rag and wiped it here and there in a very serious manner, while Yun Su watched from the side with a sour nose. They were once noble sons of a wealthy family with many followers, but now they have become slaves.

More than 200 members of the Yun family were sold off and changed hands many times, and no one knows how many are still alive. His mother, the eldest daughter of Duke Cai, divorced her father as soon as she learned that her father had been convicted, and severed all ties with him and Xiao Zhou. Not long after, she married someone else, showing such cruelty that he hated her to the core.

Those who were convicted in Dayun were not allowed to enter the government for three generations, and those who were enslaved were never allowed to enter the government. He and Yunzhou had no future in their lives.

In the evening, Mu Yao finally made a simple version of the detoxification pill. This thing needs to be paired with safflower fruit so that Tie Xinlan can remove the toxins. I will ask Wang Hao to find out tomorrow.

When Mu Yao saw Yun Su and Yun Zhou again, they had washed off their makeup and changed into decent clothes. Although they looked frail, their looks were undoubtedly excellent.

How to describe Yun Su? A stranger is like jade, and even a gentleman who is unparalleled in the world pales in comparison. Mu Yao sighed that the soil and water here are so good, and the boys are all handsome and graceful. Although Yun Zhou is still young, it is not difficult to see that he will be a peerless talent in the future.

The two of them looked much better, especially Yun Su, who no longer looked like he could barely walk steadily as before.

Mu Yao gave the antidote to Yun Su, who looked at Mu Yao in disbelief: "Master, are you a doctor?"

"I guess so. Just call me Master. My last name is Mu, and my given name is Yao."

"Take it. Now you are lacking two herbs to clear your body completely. Wait until I find them and I will solve the problem. This pill can clear 90% of the Thousand Machine Powder in your body. Then you can safely pass the full moon."

Yun Su's whole body was shaking uncontrollably, and he finally couldn't control himself and knelt on the ground crying, trying his best to vent the grief and anger in his heart.

Mu Yao was startled by him and reached out to help him, but Yun Zhou bumped into her arms. Yun Zhou also cried like a tearful baby. It is said that men don't shed tears easily, but this was a huge injustice.

Yun Zhou raised his red and swollen eyes and sobbed, "Thank you, young master, for saving my brother! Our Yun family was harmed by someone. My father made a mistake in order to save my brother. Mother didn't want us anymore. We only regret that we didn't meet you earlier. We were tricked by the bad guys and the whole Yun family was buried with us. My brother felt that it was always his fault. He was the one who harmed 212 people in the Yun family."

Yun Su and Yun Zhou cried intermittently for a long time, and Mu Yao finally understood the whole story of the Yun family's crime. Yun Su and Yun Zhou were the children of the former Minister of War Yun Heng. Many years ago, the fourth prince Ye Yuheng colluded with foreign tribes to sell arms. Minister Yun intercepted the evidence and presented it to Emperor Qingyuan. The emperor was furious and deprived Ye Yuheng of his title and 100,000 troops, which was equivalent to denying his right to succeed to the throne. After that, he became a mortal enemy with the Yun family.

Yun Su had passed the palace examination four years ago, and on his way to take up the post of prefect of Huzhou, he was assassinated and poisoned. The person who poisoned him was the imperial concubine He, the mother of Ye Yuheng, but the killers were all dead men, and none of them survived. Minister Yun had no evidence, so he could only suppress his anger.

Minister Yun was already in his old age, and only had two sons, Yunsu and Yunzhou. Yunzhou was still young, and the hope of the whole family rested on Yunsu's shoulders. Yunsu was full of talent, gentle as jade, modest and gentlemanly, handsome and unparalleled, and was known as the Yuzhu Young Master of the Four Young Masters of Shangjing.

Yun Heng had high hopes for him and devoted the whole family to train him, but he was poisoned and was ordered to live no more than five years. It is said that the royal family of Nanyue has a secret treasure called Bingpo Jade Cicada, which can cure all poisons. Yun Heng took a risk for his son and leaked military information to make a deal, but it turned out to be another trap set by Imperial Concubine He. Minister Yun committed suicide in prison because he felt guilty about the emperor's grace. Madam Yun also quickly broke off relations with Yun Su and Yun Zhou to protect herself.

Yun Su and Yun Zhou knelt down and kowtowed three times to Mu Yao. They swore to the heavens that they would be loyal to Mu Yao for the rest of their lives.

It's hard to describe how Mu Yao feels now. She wanted to hire a cook, but ended up hiring a young master named Yuzhu, whose background is so complicated that even the prince and the imperial concubine are involved. That imperial concubine He sounds like a ruthless character. Although she is not afraid of trouble, she finds it troublesome. How about sending them both away? Wouldn't that be too cruel?

Mu Yao was undecided, and when she saw Yun Zhou's cute big eyes again, she seemed to see Mu Chen's figure. She stretched out her arms to embrace Yun Zhou in a trance, and rested her chin on his head, just like she had hugged Mu Chen before.

Yun Zhou raised his chubby little face and said nervously: "Young Master, have my brother and I caused you any trouble?" Yun Su and Yun Zhou did not want to hide their background. The Young Master was a good man and they could not hide it from him.

Mu Yao smiled gently and said, "No, I just miss home."

"Why don't you go home, sir?"

Mu Yao's eyes showed sadness: "Because I can't go back."

Yun Zhou wanted to ask more, but was interrupted by Yun Su: "Sir, Xiao Zhou and I will go prepare dinner first."

Mu Yao had high requirements for food. She looked at their expectant eyes and said, "Then I'll try your cooking later."

In less than half an hour, they finished three dishes and a soup: steamed chicken with Chinese sausage, steamed eggs with green onions, stir-fried vegetables, vegetable and egg drop soup, plus a bowl of white rice.

Mu Yao looked at this combination in silence for a long time and then said, "Pour two more bowls of rice and eat with me."

Yun Su hurriedly said, "Sir, this is not polite. Xiao Zhou and I can just eat in the kitchen."

"Let's go together. My place is small and there are only three of us. There is no need for so many rules. I usually feel lonely when I eat alone. It's more lively when we eat together."

Yun Su said no more. Yun Zhou was very smart and added bowls and chopsticks. The two of them tried to hold back the tears in their eyes and buried their heads in eating the white rice. This meal brought out the warmth of home.

Mu Yao was surprised that these dishes looked ordinary but tasted much better than she had imagined. She wondered if they were really made by a six-year-old child?

"Xiao Zhou, did you cook today's meal?"

Yun Zhou was a little nervous: "Sir, is it not to your liking? I will practice hard and cook a lot of delicious food for you."

"No, it tastes pretty good, better than I thought. Did you make all of this?"

"Well, I cooked all the dishes! My brother helped me prepare the dishes and cooked the rice." Yun Zhou said proudly. He was very nervous at first, but then he found many exquisite glass bottles in the kitchen, which were filled with various condiments and spices. It is no exaggeration to say that there is everything on the market here. He and his brother were shocked for a long time before they recovered. His brother said that the firewood here is oak and the rice is from Yuquan Mountain. The food made with these ingredients can't be too bad. He didn't know how to express it, but he felt that the young master was rich, very rich! Luxurious, very luxurious!

"Xiao Zhou is great, Yun Su is great too. Good luck to you two." Mu Yao encouraged happily.

Then she took out a 10,000 tael silver note and handed it to Yun Su: "Take this money and tell me when you have used it up. I don't have smaller denominations at the moment, so you can go to Tongbao Bank to exchange them. Remember, don't be stingy with food, clothes, and other things. I can't get used to the cheap ones."

Yun Su held the banknotes carefully in both hands. Ten thousand taels would probably last a long time. Well, he would have to calculate and make a spending plan later.

Yun Zhou was so excited that he felt his life was several times better than before at home! He was craving for the lotus root cake from Wanzi Pavilion.

Mu Yao continued, "It will take a while for the antidote to fully exert its effects. You don't feel anything now, but it will hurt later. Just bear with it and spit out the black blood. You can rest for the next two days. I don't have any particular requirements here, just prepare the meals on time. If the inner room in my room is closed, it means I'm busy, and the meals can be left at the door. If anyone visits, you can come and notify me."

Yun Su's heart was surging like a wave. He looked at the young master with gratitude, wishing he could hug him tightly. He felt that his life had a new guiding light, and the young master was his guiding light.