In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Chen Ruotong sympathized with Qiao Zien but was also indignant: "Evil stepmother, does your father not care about it?"

"Control? He only cares about having fun. He has eight concubines at home, but he still flirts with other women outside. He thinks four legitimate children and six half-sisters are not enough. I don't know how many more are raised outside. Can he control them all?" Qiao Zien said sarcastically.

Chen Ruotong was surprised and said, "Oh my god, is he a stud? Oh, sorry, that was rude! But, ten children are perfect! Your stepmother has a daughter?"

"Well, the second brother has an older sister, twelve years old, who is also arrogant and domineering."

"Logically speaking, your stepmother shouldn't have allowed so many illegitimate children to be born, right?"

"Firstly, the concubines were more skillful, and secondly, my father protected them and kept a close eye on my stepmother, so it was difficult for her to do anything. My grandfather only had my father as his child, and he was afraid that the family line would be cut off, so he encouraged my father to have more children, saying that more children would bring more blessings."

"You are the eldest grandson, does your grandfather not care about you?"

"My grandfather is far away in the northern border, out of reach, so Uncle Qiao was left to take care of me."

"Your house is quite lively, with a big mansion and many house fights! The master and servants are so numerous, and it costs a lot of money!" Chen Ruotong sighed.

"Yes, she wasted my mother's dowry! If I'm not mistaken, it was that vicious woman who killed my mother." He clenched his fists, his eyes cold.

How can this be a cowardly and easily bullied child? "So what are you going to do in the future? Are you going to live in disgrace or go back to seek revenge?"

"Of course I have to take back everything that belongs to me and make them get the retribution they deserve." He raised his head with a confident tone and a firm gaze.

Haha, this kid is quite manly! With his temperament and his lack of strength, will he succeed?

"Hehe, you should heal your leg first! There's no use thinking too much." Chen Ruotong said with a smile after taking a sip of tea.

Qiao Zien also drank a sip of tea and said solemnly: "Brother Guchuan, didn't you find someone following you?"

Chen Ruotong's heart skipped a beat: "When? Who? How do you know?"

"The day before yesterday, I was in the lobby of the clinic and found two groups of people asking about you. I was afraid that you were in danger, so I came home with you." He stared at her and said.

Chen Ruotong suddenly remembered Zhou Qian's words, "Wait for Zhou at Renjitang." What was his purpose in following me? Who were the other group of people? Zhang Yishun? The waiter at the clothing store? She felt a headache.

"Mother Qin and Ma Wu have no idea what I look like dressed as a man, so it can't be them; Mr. Wang has never seen what I look like, and he has no time to suspect others even though he is like that." Chen Ruotong pondered.

"Brother Furukawa, do you know who is following you?"

"There should be people from the dental clinic, but I don't know about the other group of people." Chen Ruotong shook her head gently and fell into deep thought.

"Don't think about it. It's a waste of time. Brother Zien, aren't you afraid that I'll get into trouble and implicate you?"

"No way, you are my benefactor, how can I just walk away knowing that you are in trouble?"

"Even if someone causes trouble for me, how can you help like this? Would you even make things worse?" Chen Ruotong said jokingly.

"One person's plan is short, two people's plan is long. It's good to be able to give you some advice. At least I feel at ease to be with you." Qiao Zien looked into her eyes and said.

"Thank you, Brother Zien!"

"There's no need to say thank you between you and me. If you have to say thank you, it should be me who says thank you!"

The two chatted for a while and then went to bed.

Chen Ruotong was lying on the bed, reviewing what had happened in the past few days and the people she had met. She suddenly had an idea, Oh my God! The old man and the old lady who guarded the gate of Mr. Wang's house had seen her! Although it was night, they were not far away. Did the old man and the old lady see her appearance clearly? This time she had a guilty conscience. In other words, the property of Mr. Wang's family was lost and has now been discovered. She is being wanted throughout the city, but there is no fanfare. After all, those properties were not obtained in a glorious way. Besides, she has been shopping sprees and buying a big house these days. How can she not attract the attention of some people? A young boy, spending a lot of money, how can people not be suspicious? And she is still a stranger in this city. It's bad. She has been a little carried away these days. Why don't she keep a low profile?

It seems that I have to go out and hide. With my IQ, I am only suitable for planting rice. If I play with the powerful people who are good at playing tricks, I will kill you. The idea of ​​going to Anyang Prefecture has become stronger.

Chen Ruotong didn't sleep well and was a little listless. He was wearing a moon-white scholar's gown, a silver hairpin with a cloud pattern in his hair, and a folding fan in his hand. He still looked like a handsome young man.

No matter when and where, no matter whether she is a man or a woman, Chen Ruotong pays great attention to her appearance, which is a good habit.

Haha, they are wearing the same clothes. Qiao Zien and she are wearing the same clothes. They are about the same height. They look like brothers when standing together. But their temperaments are different. Chen Ruotong is handsome and heroic, while Qiao Zien is handsome and elegant. She looks more like a man than him.

The two smiled at each other: "Good morning, Brother Furukawa!" "Good morning, Brother Zien!" "Hahaha..."

"Brother Zien, I have a sister who was abducted by a human trafficker. Now I know that the trafficker is in Anyang Prefecture, so I have to go find him and bring my sister back." Chen Ruotong said bluntly, "Don't worry about your injuries at home, don't worry about me, it's just right for you to look after my house and the hospital."

"Brother Guchuan, are you going alone? The journey from here to Anyang Prefecture is long and the mountain road is difficult to travel. There are often robbers on the road. How can I feel at ease with you? It's all my fault for my legs. I can't go with you! Alas!" Qiao Zien blamed herself.

"I'll go to the escort agency later. It should be fine to go with the escort convoy. It's a good way to avoid those people. Let's eat. By the way, I'll leave you two hundred taels of silver. You can take care of your food and drink expenses. Take care of the family and yourself. I'll be back in one month at the fastest and two months at the slowest."

The two looked at each other without saying a word and ate breakfast in silence.

After dinner, Chen Ruotong hired a car to go to the South Street Escort Agency.

March 18th was the day of the imperial examination. To the south of the government office was the examination hall. At this time, the students had already entered the hall to take the examination. The relatives and servants of the candidates were waiting near the hall. The streets were a little congested and carriages could not pass. The patrolling yamen runners were maintaining order and directing traffic.

Chen Ruotong got off the car and walked to Xinglong Escort Agency. The people of the escort agency were sitting in front of the door listlessly. A burly man stood up and bowed: "Young Master, is there anything I can do for you?"

Chen Ruotong bowed like a scholar: "But you are the escort leader Bai Qiang, Brother Bai? I am Chen Guchuan, and I was introduced by Brother Zhang Yishun."

The dark-skinned Bai Qiang smiled innocently: "Haha, it's Bai, Lao Zhang greeted me! Brother Chen, please come in."

"I can't escort the goods recently. The city gates are closed and I can't go out or come in. I don't know when the city gates will open. Alas! It delays business!" Bai Qiang said helplessly.

"Why?" Chen Ruotong was a little anxious.

"According to the grapevine, the house of Li Zhifu's uncle, Wang Yuanwai, was robbed and a large amount of money was lost. The Zhifu was furious and sealed off the city to catch the thief!" Bai Qiang said mysteriously.

Chen Ruotong's heart was beating fast. Oh my god! Is this going to be exposed?