Jiaohua

Chapter 1574 Tao Lan's Retribution

Chen Yongming stayed in Mingfang City.

He was almost the same as a beggar, but fortunately, the thing the Northern Yuan Dynasty had the most was beggars. When the whole street was filled with beggars, his self-esteem quickly made him accept his new identity.

Ever since the Xia family army seized Qingquan Town, the entire Northern Yuan Dynasty became unstable and all kinds of rumors arose.

People in Mingfang City were in a panic. When people were in a state of panic and anxiety, it was easy to make money. When the people who made money were in a good mood and occasionally showed some kindness, Chen Yongming would have a bite of hot food to eat.

However, such kindness is rarely shown, and each time it requires the same group of people to play the game.

Others formed gangs, but Chen Yongming had no relatives or friends, and could not integrate into other people's small groups. Over the past few days, he suffered countless beatings.

Despite this situation, Chen Yongming still refused to leave.

He tried his best to fight for a chance for himself. In addition to constantly wandering around the door of He Yan's mansion, he also went to look for his "kind" from time to time.

When they first met him, they had to call him "Sir Chen". The officials in Congxin Prefecture all lived a dishonorable life here.

The worst hit ones have become seriously ill and may not even survive this harsh winter.

Chen Yongming simply didn't bother to talk about the past with them. He would rob anyone who had some money, and if he saw someone who was even poorer, he would just turn around and leave.

Five days later, the hungry Chen Yongming leaned against an alley near He Yanfu.

Hearing the barking of dogs not far away, Chen Yongming touched his belly and thought how nice it would be if he could have a bite of dog meat.

Gurgling.

My stomach growled twice more.

Chen Yongming turned over impatiently.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of dogs barking getting closer and closer, and it was very fierce. Chen Yongming quickly got up.

Three tall, thin vicious dogs led the way, and behind them followed slowly a dirty old man wearing a tattered black coat.

Not wanting to cause unnecessary trouble, Chen Yongming got up and left.

A standard Chinese voice suddenly rang out: "Stop!"

Chen Yongming was stunned and turned his head away.

When the passers-by heard the Chinese voice, their expressions changed, but when they saw the vicious dog in front of the old man, they had to hold back their ferocity.

Chen Yongming asked in Northern Yuan dialect: "Who are you? Are you talking to me?"

“Hahahaha!” Chongmen Heng raised his head and laughed loudly, “Chen Yongming, you don’t have to be like this. I’m not here to harm you.”

Chen Yongming still spoke in Northern Yuan dialect: "I don't understand what you are saying. Who are you?"

"Tsk tsk, you've been here for so long, just looking for a chance to stand out again. Now that the opportunity has been offered to you, why don't you want it?"

Chen Yongming stared at him closely, unable to make a decision.

There's no way. This old man is in rags and his dog is so skinny. How can we trust him?

Chongmen Heng laughed loudly, shook his head and went to the gate of Heyan Mansion.

Chen Yongming's gaze followed his back.

However, when the servant of He Yan's mansion opened the door and saw him, his attitude immediately became respectful and attentive. He nodded and bowed and welcomed him in.

Chen Yongming was stunned and stood up from where he was.

The passers-by nearby, who were originally filled with murderous intent, saw this scene, but now they were stunned.

Tao Lan was finally able to get out of bed three days ago.

However, after getting out of bed, her mental state became worse.

Because everyone was hiding the truth about her daughter from her.

Upon hearing that Chongmen Heng had arrived, Tao Lan's eyes, which had been silent for many days, finally lit up, and she hurriedly said, "Please come in! Please invite Mr. Chongmen in!"

Chongmen Heng's dog was taken away to be fed, and Chongmen Heng followed an aunt to Tao Lan's new residence.

Chongmen Heng looked around as he walked: "This is not the road I often went to before." Auntie whispered: "Well, the lady no longer lives in the previous residence, so as not to be reminded of the past."

After thinking for a while, the aunt stopped and said, "There is one thing, Mr. Chongmen, I want to tell you in advance."

"explain."

The aunt said in a very soft voice: "Madam's little Yaji is a silly girl."

Yaji was a respectful title used by people in the Northern Yuan Dynasty to refer to noble ladies.

Chongmen Evergrande was surprised: "This..."

"Madam had a premature birth and suffered severe bleeding. Xiao Yaji might have been affected by this."

"Alas," Chongmen Heng sighed, "It makes me sad to hear this. It is really a great misfortune."

I thought to myself that this was probably what they called retribution.

Tao Lan's eldest son was crippled by the avengers of the massacre, who secretly stabbed him with a long needle every day and left him disabled for life.

The youngest daughter was stabbed by Lin Wumei again and became a fool.

She enjoyed wealth and glory for ten years, but her children borne the consequences.

My aunt said again: "Mr. Chongmen, there is another matter."

"What else?"

"Madam... doesn't know about the Xia family army yet."

Chongmen Heng was even more surprised, his eyebrows raised high: "It's been so long, the world outside has been turned upside down, and she is completely unaware of it?"

"Yes, Madam is in very poor health and just got out of bed three days ago. We kept everything a secret so that she could recover properly. Including Xiao Yaji's matter, Madam only found out about it three days ago when she got out of bed and held her in her arms."

Oh my, Chongmen Heng laughed in his heart, he didn't realize that He Yanpo was still sincere to Tao Lan.

Chongmen Heng said: "You told me all this, do you want me to keep it a secret too?"

"Ah."

"Isn't this inappropriate? I came here to talk to her about this matter. If she doesn't want me to tell her, then just pretend I haven't been here."

"No, Mr. Chongmen!" Auntie said hurriedly, "You have excellent medical skills. Please take a look at the condition of Madam and Xiao Yaji."

"What about Mr. Mo? His medical skills are better than mine."

My aunt pleaded, "Sir, please go and see her. The lady is waiting for you."

"Ah!" Chongmen Heng sighed, "Forget it, let's just take a look! Let's go!"

The room was as warm as spring. Tao Lan held He Yanxin in her arms for the whole morning. Only when she heard that Chongmen Heng was coming did she hand him over to the wet nurse beside her.

After Chongmen Heng sat down, the maid brought him some tea made from special grade Longjing tea.

Chongmen Heng glanced at it and said with a smile: "No need, no need. I'm starving now. A bowl of noodles is better than this tea!"

Tao Lan looked at the maid beside her and said, "Go and tell the kitchen to make a bowl of mutton noodles."

The head maid took the order and left.

Tao Lan looked back at Chongmen Heng: "Mr. Chongmen, did you come to Mingfang City specifically because you received a letter from my husband?"

"No, no," Chongmen Heng smiled, "Madam, you know that I have no fixed place to live. Even if Lord He Yan wants to find me, he has nowhere to write to. I heard in Qingquan Town that Madam had encountered an assassin, and Lord He Yan went everywhere to find medicine and medical treatment for Madam. I think Madam is in trouble, so I came here."

Tao Lan smiled and said, "Anyway, they all came for me."

"Madam, you don't look very well."

Tao Lan sighed softly and looked at the wet nurse.

The nurse came back and carried He Yanxin forward.

"Sir, please help me take a look at my daughter," Tao Lan said sadly, "Can my daughter... still survive?"

"Alive?" Chongmen Heng looked at the baby brought by the wet nurse.