Farming and reading family

When Yang saw them come back, she hurriedly invited them to dinner, and her heart finally settled down.

Gao E calculated the time briefly and felt that they were rushing back to close the city gate, and probably ended today on bad terms.

The three of them didn't talk about their parents while eating, but after the meal they all called their wives away, leaving Chen Ke to find Gao E.

Chen Ke entered the cave and locked the door.

"What's wrong?" Gao E saw that Chen Ke was so cautious.

Chen Ke walked in and sat down with his head down: "You know Rong Xiu from my second uncle's family, right?"

Gao E nodded: "What happened to her?"

"When the bandits went to her house, they not only broke my second uncle's legs, but also broke her husband's legs, and they also... raped her." Chen Ke said in a low voice.

Gao E didn't know about this. Chen Fancai and his family didn't tell her when they returned to the village, and the two families didn't have any contact: "Then..."

"Later, they forced her to become a secret prostitute. Rongxiu was almost dead. She met our father on the street. Our father took Rongxiu back home. Our mother couldn't tolerate Rongxiu." Chen Ke said in embarrassment.

"You went to He County today just for this matter?" Gao E suddenly realized.

She felt that it was normal for Jiang to have such a reaction. The two families had never gotten along, and Chen Rongxiu was still a secret prostitute, which would affect the reputation of the Chen family.

It was normal for my father-in-law to take in Chen Rongxiu, as she was his niece and they were somewhat related by blood.

"Yeah." Chen Ke gave a brief account of what happened today.

Gao E frowned when she heard that they wanted to bring Chen Rongxiu back, and was surprised when she heard that Chen Rongxiu was unwilling to come.

"We three grown men really don't know how to deal with this matter." Chen Ke was embarrassed.

"Since Dad's attitude is so firm, I can only persuade Mom to be more open-minded." Gao E said helplessly.

"That's what Big Brother meant. We can't just watch Rong Xiu get kicked out to die."

Gao E nodded, she knew that this was also Chen Ke’s attitude.

Men tend to feel pity for women, especially when they are family members.

"Then I'll go and try to persuade Mother tomorrow." Gao E said uncertainly, "You know how Mother treats me. I may not be able to persuade her successfully."

"Just do your best." Chen Ke also knew this was the case.

After the two of them finished chatting, Lei came over.

Gao E knew that Lei couldn't keep things to herself, so as long as Chen Jie didn't tell her about it, it meant that he didn't say anything at all.

She said she wanted to persuade her mother-in-law, but she didn't intend to persuade Jiang at all.

It was useless even if his three biological sons said it, so what would be of use if she, an outsider, said it?

This matter was caused by Chen Rongxiu, so just deal with Chen Rongxiu.

Chen Rongxiu is already married, so her family really can't interfere too much.

Gao E got up early for the first time, asked Luo Dagang to harness the carriage and go to He County, and entered the county before the city gate opened.

However, she did not go to Chen's house but went to find Lu Hao.

Lu Hao hummed a little tune as he went to drink tofu soup. He used to think that the tofu soup at the corner of the street was so tender, smooth and delicious, but after living in Baotou Village for half a year, his taste has become more refined and he only thinks it is drinkable.

Fortunately, he is not greedy for food and is happy as long as he is full.

Now I have three taels of silver every month, which I can never spend.

As soon as he reached the intersection, he saw the Chen family's carriage parked there. He was startled. Could something happen so soon?

Gao E got off the carriage, asked Luo Dagang to park the carriage aside, and went to drink tofu soup with Lu Hao.

"Do you know Qian Gaosheng?" Gao E asked directly.

"Of course I know. He used to be a minion of the government and was also the number one figure in He County. Years ago, when bandits were rampant in He County, his legs were broken by bandits. Now he lives like a mangy dog." Lu Hao said with some pride.

He had been bullied by Qian Gaosheng and others before, and he had to put on a smile.

"What about his wife?" Gao E didn't know about the grudges between Lu Hao and Qian Gaosheng.

"I'm not sure." Lu Hao blew on the surface of the tofu soup and Bai Qi took a sip.

"His wife is the daughter of Chen Ke's second uncle Chen Fancai, her name is Chen Rongxiu." Gao E looked at Lu Hao.

Lu Hao almost choked. He knew about Chen Fancai, but he didn't know there was such a connection. "Then..."

"Hurry up and eat, then go and find out about Chen Rongxiu's situation." Gao E ordered.

"Okay." Lu Hao felt that he must find out things clearly in the future, and not just listen to rumors and make random decisions.

After eating, Lu went to inquire about Chen Rongxiu. Luo Dagang and Gao E sat together at the stall drinking tofu soup.

After drinking the tofu soup, Gao E did not go to the Chen family. The two elders of the Chen family knew the carriage and would definitely come over if they saw it.

The two of them asked around and found the Qian family.

Although the Qian family had been robbed once, the house was still quite large. Now they had no money to repair it, and it looked very dilapidated.

Gao E waited outside for a long time, but no one from the Qian family came out.

In fact, when she came to He County, she planned to let Qian Gaosheng take Chen Rongxiu away. In that case, even her father-in-law would be unable to do anything, after all, they were husband and wife.

But there is a hidden danger. Her father-in-law wants to take his three sons to ask for her back, and then the matter will become a big disaster.

By then, their family will be exposed, and if Chen Rongxiu makes a scene, it will be really difficult for the Chen family to back down.

It was almost noon when Lu Hao came in a hurry.

"How did the investigation go?" Gao E asked directly.

"I've found out everything." Lu Hao was a little excited. "After being attacked by bandits, Chen Rongxiu was indeed forced by Qian Gaosheng to become a prostitute. Qian Gaosheng was unable to move around easily, so sometimes he would ask one of his former subordinates, Jiang Huai, to take people out."

"As a result, Chen Rongxiu and Jiang Huai got together and planned to leave He County. Qian Gaosheng found out about this and ordered his former subordinates to capture Chen Rongxiu."

"As a result, Chen Rongxiu disappeared." Lu Hao spread his hands. "Those people are still looking for her."

Gao E was puzzled: "Qian Gaosheng's legs are lame, and those people still listen to him?"

"Qian Gaosheng is a vicious guy, but he's smart. He must have promised those people benefits." Lu Hao guessed.

"What about Jiang Huai?" Gao E thought that Jiang Huai might not be a good person either.

"That Jiang Huai is a gambler. He sold his sister and wife before. I guess he has set his sights on Chen Rongxiu. After Qian Gaosheng found out, he said that it was Chen Rongxiu who seduced him and that he was the one who led people to look for Chen Rongxiu." Lu Hao sneered.

Gao E lowered her eyes and thought for a moment.

Although Chen Fancai's family has done all kinds of bad things, Chen Rongxiu is a woman, and she plans to give Chen Rongxiu a chance.

"Let's go find Jiang Huai." Gao E said directly.

Jiang Huai's house didn't even have a door panel. He slept until noon and was thinking about where to go to get a meal today.

If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have set my sights on Chen Rongxiu. I could have made a living by following Qian Gaosheng.

Just as she was thinking this, Gao E brought Luo Dagang into the Jiang family's yard.

"What are you doing?" Jiang Huai came out angrily, and immediately put on a smile when he saw Luo Dagang. "It's Brother Luo."