Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

Tao Jiuxi spoke slowly, his voice heavy, "Xie Yushu believed Zhong's words about the man who saved her and married her within two days. After the marriage, the man became addicted to gambling. Moreover, he became entangled with other women, completely disregarding their relationship as husband and wife."

Mu'er's face flushed red with anger when she heard this: "She left so resolutely that day, not taking your advice to heart at all. Now that she has ended up like this, she still has the nerve to beg you."

Tao Jiuxi sighed slightly, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "Yes, I tried hard to persuade her not to be impulsive and to think carefully. But she was so blinded by the so-called love that she insisted on having her own way."

She gently closed the letter and put it aside, but the content of the letter was like a thick haze, weighing on Tao Jiuxi's heart.

The letter also said that the man beat and scolded Xie Yushu, and Xie Yushu's mother was not spared either. She was ordered around all day and treated like a servant.

Now, Xie Yushu was penniless and almost out of money, so the man's attitude became even worse.

Xie Yushu tried to escape, but was caught by the man every time and was brutally whipped. She could only secretly mail the letter while her mother was buying groceries.

During this period, she also tried to seek help from the government, but the marriage contract became the man's amulet, leaving the government helpless to stand by and watch.

"Girl, don't bother with people like this. She deserves it." Mu'er said angrily.

"But if I ignore her, she will surely be tortured to death. After all, I was the one who brought her out of the capital." Tao Jiuxi frowned, her eyes full of worry. She knew very well that Xie Yushu's current situation was like being stuck in a quagmire. If no one helped, he would be doomed.

"Miss, Miss Xie is already married. Even if she is being tortured, it is her husband's family's business. We really can't do anything about it."

Mu'er has never liked Xie Yushu. In her opinion, the bitter fruit Xie Yushu suffered today was entirely caused by her own actions. She did not listen to the advice and ended up like this.

"Here, if a husband abuses his wife, is there any place to seek justice?" Tao Jiuxi was very curious whether there was a marriage protection law in this era.

"I don't know..." Mu'er shook her head.

"Well, you are still young, so it's normal that you don't understand these things. Mu'er, you go back first and play with Fu Ya more often. Don't restrain her." Tao Jiuxi whispered.

Mu'er opened her mouth and wanted to continue persuading Tao Jiuxi not to interfere in this matter, but seeing Tao Jiuxi's absent-minded look, she knew that it was useless to say more, so she could only turn around and leave silently.

Tao Jiuxi knew that the current situation was very tricky.

Even if he wanted to save Xie Yushu, his father Tao Hongyuan was watching him very closely. How could he allow him to go out on the boat?

Even if her father agreed, she would need to ensure her own safety before she could save others. However, she didn't know whether Shen Zhiyi was free, and she couldn't let Shen Zhiyi accompany her all day.

Tao Jiuxi sat alone in the front hall, looking out the window, not knowing what to do.

Just at this moment, Ji Qingyi was about to go out and walked to the front hall.

"I hope you are well, Brother Yi." When Tao Jiuxi saw Ji Qingyi, he hurriedly stood up and saluted, forcing a smile on the corner of his mouth.

Although Tao Jiuxi tried hard to control his emotions, the sadness that remained between his brows could not escape Ji Qingyi's sharp eyes.

"Why are you so sad?" Ji Qingyi walked forward, his eyes full of concern, and looked at Tao Jiuxi carefully.

"I received a letter. The matter in the letter is quite tricky for me." Tao Jiuxi sighed lightly and slowly told Ji Qingyi about Xie Yushu's experience.

"Do you need me to accompany you to deal with it? I still have more than a month of rest time." Ji Qingyi said without hesitation.

"Will you come with me?"

If I want to go out, my father Tao Hongyuan might only agree if I go with Ji Qingyi.

However, Shen Zhiyi had just told her the day before yesterday that Ji Qingyi planned to ask him to cancel the engagement after his father was done with his work in the next few days. She didn't want this matter to drag on too long, and she also felt that it was inappropriate to go out alone with Ji Qingyi.

When she makes a decision now, she also needs to consider Shen Zhiyi's feelings.

Ji Qingyi noticed Tao Jiuxi's hesitation and took the initiative to speak sympathetically: "However, this matter is serious, so it is better to discuss it with Ayi."

"Then Brother Yi, can you please ask Ayi to go to Zuifeng Tower? During dinner, I will go with you to find Ayi." Tao Jiuxi thought that even if they didn't go together, he could still discuss with Shen Zhiyi how to deal with this matter.

Ji Qingyi nodded slightly and agreed: "I'll pick you up in the evening."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Yi. I have to go find my sister, so I'll take my leave first." Tao Jiuxi bowed slightly, looking a little hurried.

"Go."

Tao Jiuxi returned to Yilanyuan where Zhong Yunxi lived. As soon as he stepped into the yard, he saw Zhong Yunxi and Tao Qingwan chatting enthusiastically with laughter.

The maids around were sent away by the two of them and waited obediently outside the yard.

When the two saw Tao Jiuxi coming, they continued to chat excitedly.

"What are you talking about? It's so lively." Tao Jiuxi's eyes lit up, and looking at the mysterious looks of the two people, he hurried over.

Tao Qingwan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, her eyes turned smartly, and she looked at her sister with a half-smile and said, "I never thought that your 'psychological consultation' business would be so prosperous."

When Tao Jiuxi heard this, he hurriedly sat down and said, "Oh, I forgot to tell my sister how Yunxi and I met. Yunxi, you must keep this a secret from my father. Don't let him know, otherwise I will be in trouble."

Zhong Yunxi's expression straightened and he nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, I will keep my mouth shut in front of your father."

"Jiuxi, do you really understand fortune-telling? Come and tell me my fortune." Tao Qingwan's face was full of curiosity. Only then did she understand that the so-called psychological counseling was actually such a consultation method.

"I don't understand!" Tao Jiuxi shook his head like a rattle, laughing as he said, "Hehe, I was just saying something nice. Who could have imagined that I'd run into someone as innocent, lovely, and generous as Yunxi? That gift was so generous, five hundred taels in one go! Oh my god, I almost wanted to slide down to my knees in front of Yunxi and kowtow to her."

Tao Jiuxi said this with a smug look on his face.

Looking back on the days when I set up a stall to tell fortunes, it was much more interesting than staying at home.

Seeing Tao Jiuxi's proud look, Zhong Yunxi couldn't help but joked, "I only gave you five hundred taels, but now your family is under my control." After saying that, he proudly shook the warehouse key in his hand.

"If you calculate it this way, I've suffered a huge loss. Now even my father is involved." Tao Jiuxi said in pretended annoyance, but Zhong Yunxi blushed with embarrassment.

Zhong Yunxi looked at the sisters in front of her who were laughing and playing with her, and for a moment, she felt a little dazed.

She really didn't have to wander anymore, she no longer had to worry about her food being poisoned, and she didn't have to be afraid that her father and stepmother would send her away at will.

She recalled that winter day when Tao Jiuxi, dressed in men's clothing, said to her, "Girl, although playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting are certainly icing on the cake, it doesn't matter if you don't have them. Life is only a few decades long, as fleeting as a white horse passing by. Being happy is the most important thing."

At this moment, she finally understood that being happy was so simple.