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Chapter 195 Freedom is just around the corner
Chunying felt a little uneasy, Hu Fei's words seemed strange, was it her illusion?Why did she feel that he didn't simply ask her to go back south with him?
So she hesitated and said: "This...my parents and family are all here..." She secretly prayed that she was really delusional, and she didn't want to have trouble with this "brother".

Hu Fei was stunned, an imperceptible gloomy flashed in his eyes, but then he smiled: "Of course I'm going with your family? Do you think I'll tell you to leave them?" He straightened his upper body with his face Spread out a brighter smile: "Back then we shared weal and woe together, and I have never forgotten those days. Now I have some family property, and my life is quite satisfactory, but you are still a girl in the Hou's mansion, Serving others, I was almost betrothed to a dubious bastard! How can you make me feel at ease? Naturally, I want to get you out and let you enjoy the blessings, so that it is not in vain that you helped me so much back then. "

Chunying felt relieved, and secretly spurned herself, she was too narcissistic, Hu Fei was obviously a good person, caring for and loving herself like an elder brother, so she didn't want herself to suffer in the Hou's mansion, it was too much for her to think about it. I'm sorry for him, if he knew what he was thinking just now, he wouldn't be able to help but make fun of him, right?She blushed slightly, and said with some embarrassment: "I didn't actually do anything back then. If it weren't for you, I might have stayed at my second uncle's house every day to mold! Thanks to you for letting me partner, I have the opportunity to earn some extra money. During that year, I saw the world and learned a lot. Although I have better food and clothing than at that time, but in terms of ease and happiness, it is far from that time. Sometimes when I look back, I feel happy. I Instead, I want to thank you."

Hu Fei smiled lightly, and said sincerely: "No matter what you say, you saved my life. At that time, I was so devastated that I almost starved to death, and I almost made a big mistake. If it weren't for you and Uncle Lu , I'm afraid I don't even have any bones left. It was you and Uncle Lu who helped me to cheer up and how to make a living. What I experienced in that year is the treasure of my life, and I will never will forget."

He paused for a moment to calm down, and then continued, "In the past few years, I have been outside, and I have also risked my life. In order to get ahead, I didn't care about anything. There were a few times when I thought I would not return. Come on... I didn’t know what to fear until the danger passed. Later, when I made some money, I told myself that the money would never run out, and I didn’t have to go to sea to get rich. If I was really buried at sea, who would give me Father and mother offer incense? Who is going to seek justice for them?! So I found a place in the south of the Yangtze River, bought some properties, and changed to other ways to make money. In fact, my life is not bad, but I have always been uneasy in my heart, and I always want to go back to Beijing to see how those people are doing, and besides... I am also worried about you... and Uncle Lu, I don’t know how you are going Is it good? Since I have already gained wealth, I can't let you continue to be slaves, I have to get you all out, so that I can enjoy happiness with peace of mind!"

He spoke so sincerely that Chunying was a little touched. Thinking about it carefully, it would be a good thing if he could really redeem himself, but the reality may not allow it: "I thank you for thinking about our family like this, but we are all lords. The family of the mansion has a son, who is a servant of several generations. It is a kindness for the master to let us out. Outsiders want to buy it, but it is impossible, and there is no reason, and they will not let people out of the mansion. I am grateful for your kindness , but if you really want to get us out of the mansion, it will not be so easy."

Hu Fei's heart moved: "So, in fact, you are not opposed to redeeming yourself and leaving the house? That's right, I remember you mentioned before that you want to live an ordinary life with freedom and no worries about food and clothing."

Chunying smiled and lowered her head: "I won't hide it from you, I naturally want to go out, but my father is not willing... He is now in charge of a silk and satin shop under the name of the Hou Mansion, and it took a lot of effort. , the business is not bad. If I redeem myself, the shop will be gone, and I am worried that it will be difficult to make a living in the future. After all, it is good to enjoy the shade under the big tree. With the name of the Marquis Mansion, I will not be bullied. Although I persuade I beat him a few times, but since he has made up his mind, I can't push him too hard..."

Hu Fei thought for a while: "What is there to worry about? It's not difficult to open a shop outside. Besides, Uncle Lu can be the treasurer of the Hou Mansion, and naturally he can also be the treasurer of other houses. The shopkeeper Shi of Yunxiang Pavilion Don't you also receive a salary every year to take care of the An family's business? Uncle Lu has this ability, so why worry about having nowhere to make a living? Besides..." He paused, "Do you remember that you gave me 100 taels of silver to make a living? Capital? After three years, the 100 taels has more than doubled by ten times..."

Chunying opened her eyes wide: "Ten times?! No way?! I... I just plan to let you relax..."

Hu Fei smiled: "Of course I know, but it was saved by you with great difficulty. How can I get it for nothing? Since it is agreed that it is a shareholding, you will naturally have a share of the money I earn. How? With this money Qian, your family doesn’t have to worry about their livelihood after leaving the government, right? Whether it’s opening a shop or buying land, your family members don’t have to worry about it anymore, you don’t have to worry about it anymore.”

A wave of sincere joy welled up from the bottom of Chunying's heart, and she suddenly felt that the boulder that was pressing on her heart was lifted away.With this wealth, her future life will be guaranteed. The next thing she needs to worry about is to persuade her parents to redeem her life. Moreover, the problem that her father was most worried about has been solved. Ten times 100 taels is 1000 taels... No, even five hundred taels is enough for her father to open a shop of his own!

She couldn't help but reached out and grabbed Hu Fei excitedly: "Brother Xiao Fei! I'm not dreaming, am I? What you said just now is true? You didn't coax me? Is there really so much money?"

"Of course it's true!" Hu Fei smiled and patted the back of her hand, his eyebrows relaxed a little, "Don't forget, I only had three or four hundred taels of silver on me at that time, and your 400 taels would at least account for 100%, I made money, how can your share be less? How is it now? Finally, you don’t have to worry about it? As for how to redeem yourself, you don’t have to worry about it. Brother Xu is on good terms with me. He is the young master of your family. It must not be difficult to ask the head of the Hou Mansion to ask the master for grace."

Of course not difficult!Maybe not as easy as he said, but not impossible.Chunying knows in her heart that redemption means that she can no longer be in charge. For those who are jealous and want to pull their father off the horse, it is exactly what they want. With their help, even the originally difficult things will become easier.

However, when she calmed down and thought about it carefully, she felt a little unsure: "Is it really possible? Although the people in the fourth bedroom come to our old lady and wife from time to time to say hello, but it is not very respectable, because the old lady's The girl suffered a lot of grievances as a concubine in his family, and the old lady is not very satisfied with his family, not to mention that Master Xu is a concubine and has been away from home for many years..." After hesitating for a while, he said, "I don't think this matter can be rushed , I try to convince my father first, as long as he nods, he can always think of a way to redeem himself, and it doesn't have to go through the fourth house. And... and there is another person... willing to help me get out of citizenship..."

Thinking of Zhou Nian, she felt a little shy in her heart, she was silent for a while, and then continued: "The third young master has a friend, I once saved him once, and I helped him a little bit, he promised me that after a while When it was convenient for him, he asked the third young master to ask me to go, and then let me be free. This was agreed a long time ago, but it is a pity that my father is not willing to go with him, because he thinks his family is not as prominent as the Houfu. But the current situation It's different, when I quit my citizenship, my sister has already married outside, and my father is the only one in my family who works in the Hou Mansion, so it will be much easier to leave! Then I will ask you to help me find a house, open a shop, etc. how?"

With a calm face on Hu Fei's face, he only asked: "Who is that person? How long have you known him? Is it reliable?"

"It's reliable. I've known him since I was 11 years old. He's a few years older than you. His surname is Zhou. He's a gentle scholar."

Hu Fei continued to ask sullenly: "I have never heard that the third young master of the Hou's mansion knew any scholar named Zhou, what is his origin? The most important thing is how is his character? Although he agreed to ask you to come, but... I'm afraid that you will pass by, but you won't be able to escape."

Chun Ying was taken aback: "How could it be? He's not such a person!" Hearing what Hu Fei said, she thought it was an evil-doing Huahua who wanted to molest women from good families, which didn't fit Zhou Nian at all!How could he think of going there?

Hu Fei couldn't tell what was going on in his heart, he just felt that his chest was heavy, but in front of Chunying, he couldn't vent it, so he could only say: "Forget it, since you think he's reliable, let's do it this way, it's just that When you get out, remember to come to me right away, and let's figure it out how to get your parents and brother out."

Chunying happily nodded vigorously: "Okay! It's settled!" She suddenly remembered another thing: "By the way, Brother Xiaofei, if it's convenient, can I store the money with you temporarily? I haven't told you yet. My father said that when I gave you 100 taels back then, he would definitely scold me to death, and when I tell him the matter slowly, for the sake of money, he should not be angry."

Hu Fei smiled: "Okay, but don't rush to tell him, how about bringing it up in two months? I can't let people know that I have entered Beijing. Uncle Lu is naturally trustworthy, but I am worried If Second Uncle Lu knows about it, it means that your young master knows about it, and then the relatives of the Huo family and several other Houfu will also know about it... Too much involvement! My sister will keep it a secret for me first?"

After thinking about it, Chunying thought it was nothing, so she agreed, still thinking that in two months, the lawsuit of Zhou Nian's family might be over, and since she happened to be out of citizenship, it would be easier for her father to persuade her.

Thinking of this, she felt better: "Brother Xiao Fei, where do you live now? Where can I find you then?"

"Not far from here, there is Baofu Lane to the north of Fahua Temple. Do you remember? Brother Xu rented a yard there, and I lived next to them. You go, just say you are looking for Hu Erye will do."

Master Hu?Chunying glanced at Hu Fei, then pursed her lips and smiled: "Brother Xiao Fei is also a master now?"

Hu Fei also laughed, hesitated, raised his hand and knocked on her forehead: "Naughty! Why can't I be a master?!" But he really didn't like it...

Chunying didn't notice any abnormality at all, and felt that Hu Fei was very close to her. The two of them talked again, and suddenly heard the sound of a carriage coming from outside, and lifted a corner of the curtain to look outside. Finally came back after receiving the news.Seeing them walking past her house, Chun Ying felt that it was getting late, so she asked Hu Fei what he planned to do next.Hu Fei didn't answer, but just told her to go home first, and pretended that he hadn't seen him, and when he finished the business at hand, he would openly visit him. "At that time, I will give Uncle Lu a generous gift! Maybe your parents will regard it as a betrothal gift, and let you be my wife without saying anything." He said with a hint of teasing.

Chun Ying curled her lips: "Brother Xiao Fei, I found out that you have been away for a few years, but you have failed in your studies, and you actually made fun of me!"

Hu Fei smiled and said nothing, and the two said a few more words before saying goodbye to each other.Chunying noticed that no one was passing by outside the carriage, so she quietly slipped out of the carriage and ran back home. Less than half an hour later, she heard the sound of carriages and people outside the door. Looking through the crack of the door, it turned out that It was Li Xu who came out with his wife and children, got into the carriage again, joined his friend's carriage, and left slowly.

Chunying turned around, let out a sigh of relief, and then remembered Hu Fei's words, and felt happy in her heart.

In the afternoon Lu Yougui came back with his wife and son, and when he entered the door he asked for tea.Chunying poured a glass, but saw her younger brother was blushing and smiling stupidly, and was surprised: "What's wrong? Xiaohu has been drinking?!"

Mother Lu scolded: "This boy stole the wine from the banquet to drink while I wasn't there. I'm so mad! Fortunately, I didn't lose face, otherwise I wouldn't be ashamed to see that bitch of the Wang family!" After a glance, he took out two red cloth bags from the sleeves, handed them to his daughter and said, "This is the wedding money from the Wang family. I have seen it. It is a pair of anemone seeds, which are worth two coins! What a ostentation!" Back then, it was not so beautiful for the young master to marry a daughter-in-law! I plan to use it to bring back half a piece of cloth and make summer clothes for your siblings. What do you like?"

Chunying fetched water to wipe his younger brother's face and said, "Anything is fine, mother, don't worry about it, ask someone else to do it, too much sewing is bad for your eyes." He went to take a bath, but was stopped by his father: "Tell your mother, I have something to tell you."

Chunying was puzzled, so she handed her brother over to her mother, and asked her father what he wanted to say.

Lu Yougui took a sip of tea and said: "At the banquet today, I heard from others that the granddaughter of the Wang family got married and accompanied many fields and several shops. It was very rich! This marriage was originally done late. The bridegroom did it before he got an official position. Others would only say that the granddaughter of the Wang family was lucky, but after the groom got an official position, some people said that the Wang family was high-ranking. If it wasn’t for the rich dowry, what would have happened? I heard that Mr. Wang bought these dowries. In the name of the granddaughter, it is not the property of the Wang family, no matter what happens in the future, it will not be taken away by the mansion..."

Chunying knew in her heart that the Wang family was leaving behind.

Lu Yougui said again: "I see his family like this, and I remembered what you told me earlier about buying property privately and asking your sister and brother-in-law to help take care of it. Thinking about it carefully, your words really make sense. It's just the property or something , It’s very troublesome to take care of it, and I can’t show up, your brother-in-law has his own property, so he’s busy enough, so I don’t plan to buy the land.”

Chunying hurriedly said: "Then buy the shop and rent it out? Or buy shares in another shop and let us collect interest money?"

Lu Yougui shook his head: "Investing in shares is risky, and the shop is expensive. I saw that your brother-in-law rents a house to live with others, and it seems that you don't need to worry about it. I think... just find two medium-sized yards near his house, and it's OK. It’s only 200 taels, I bought it and picked it up, rented it out to merchants or students who are rushing for exams, ask your brother-in-law to help collect the rent, how about a few taels a year for his family to eat tea?”

Chunying was overjoyed: "This is a good idea! It's settled! If Dad moves quickly, he can still catch up with Enke in two months! Then he won't have to worry about renting it out!"

Lu Yougui nodded: "Then I'll tell your brother-in-law tomorrow!"

Chunying was happy in her heart, and only felt that the future was bright.His father bought the estate privately, and he has money from Hu Fei. It will be much easier to persuade his father to quit his citizenship in the future, and he doesn't have to worry about life after leaving the mansion.Really everything is ready, only the east wind is owed——

After wearing it for so many years, she felt for the first time that freedom was within reach.

(Is this counted as an addition? Ask for a pink ticket...)
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