Chapter 187 Changed gender
Cao Hongyu pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "What choice do I have? Even if I don't believe you, you can still find a way to ruin my reputation, right?"
Wen Mingqian didn't say anything. Cao Hongyu was right, that was the truth.
She is not qualified to compete with herself. Even if she wants to lose both sides, she will only lose more miserably.
The prince's palace would not protect an unchaste woman, and she knew it in her heart.
The Zhou family would no longer accept her, and there would even be no place for her to stand in the entire capital.
By then, what would happen even if Liu Cuiyi was also dragged into the water? Not half of the benefits will fall on you.
"Ms. Wen, whether you are sincere or fake, I thank you for not revealing the truth about me." Cao Hongyu said, "I can't stay in the capital any longer. If you can keep our mother and daughter safe, I will I will miss you forever.”
"In this case, I would also like to thank Miss Cao for her cheerfulness." Wen Mingqian said, "In that case, you can go back and pack your things! I will send someone to see you off properly tomorrow morning."
After Cao Hongyu left, Wen Mingqian ordered the big man at the head: "Brother Ding, could you please leave a few people to keep an eye on the Cao family's mother and daughter in case anything happens tonight.
If she really wants to leave the capital tomorrow morning, just escort them out of the city. And give this to Cao Hongyu to pay for your expenses on the road! ”
"Ms. Wen, don't worry. Just leave the matters here to us." The big man named Ding is named Ding Rui. These people are all serving in the army.
They all received kindness from Wen Mingqian when they were on the border, and their families relied on Wen Mingqian's help to survive.
The laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty allowed soldiers to use money to atone their sins, but it was expensive and few people could afford the money. These people were all redeemed by Wen Mingqian.
Because of this, they are all willing to do things for Wen Mingqian.
But Wen Mingqian knew in her heart that she would not let these people show up unless it was a last resort.
Because the more your cards are revealed, the more disadvantageous it is to yourself.
After Cao Hongyu returned, she told her mother what had happened. Her mother sat there in shock for a long time and said helplessly: "There is nothing we can do. They are holding us accountable!"
"Mother, let's leave here as soon as possible! I originally came to the capital, thinking that this is the foot of the emperor, and I will definitely be able to climb high branches.
Now it seems that we are far from being their opponents, so we might as well find a small place to stay and live out our lives safely. "Cao Hongyu had completely lost her fighting spirit at this time and just wanted to live a peaceful life, "Besides, Wen Mingqian seems to have a kind heart. I hope she won't lie to me. ”
Mother and daughter didn't want to sleep, so they packed everything overnight.
Before dawn the next day, the woman beside Cao Hongyu opened the door to hire a car, but was stopped by Ding Rui and others.
"The car is ready. All you have to do is get in the car. The city gate won't open until daybreak. Leave early and save worry."
After loading all the things into the car, Cao Hongyu took out the written letter and gave it to Ding Rui: "This is the letter I wrote to Aunt Zhou. You can find a way to give it to her!"
"Don't worry, Miss Cao, we will definitely deliver this letter. Our lady gave this to you, please take it with you!" Ding Rui took the letter and handed the wallet Wen Mingqian gave him to Cao Hongyu.
There was some scattered silver in it, as well as two banknotes.
"Thank you, Mrs. Wen, for me!" Cao Hongyu felt a little grateful, but also a little envious, envious that Liu Cuiyi had such a good friend.
Mrs. Zhou got up earlier today than every day. She slept very poorly last night, so she felt dizzy when she woke up this morning and was too lazy to eat breakfast.
"Where is the eldest young master? Why don't you see him?" Mrs. Zhou asked the mother-in-law beside her angrily. Something like this happened at home. Her husband was not at home, her mother-in-law was ill, and her son was not at home either. As a result, she didn't even have anyone to discuss it with.
"The young master has not come back yet." The mother-in-law said, "Madam, please finish your breakfast first."
"If you don't eat, if you don't eat, how can I have the intention to eat? Where is that bitch?" asked Mrs. Zhou.
"Grandma is in her room. She should be here soon according to the daily greeting time."
"Hmph! How can she have the nerve to come here?" Mrs. Zhou whispered, "You should go and take a look. She is not looking for a short-term idea."
Just as he was talking, the door curtain was raised, and Liu Cuiyi came in.
She was dressed more carefully today than usual, her face looked good, and she didn't look guilty.
"Greetings to my mother-in-law, hasn't she had breakfast yet?" Liu Cuiyi asked softly.
"I don't have the appetite to eat," Mrs. Zhou snorted coldly, "I tell you, there are many benefits to telling the truth as soon as possible!"
"Mother-in-law, I have been your daughter-in-law for so many years. Don't you know my character?" Liu Cuiyi was not annoyed and smiled slightly, "How can we listen to outsiders' rumors? When will we be a family? He only thinks about his own gains and losses, so how can he care about the reputation and face of the Zhou family? ”
"Madam, someone sent this letter, saying it was sent by Miss Cao's cousin." At this time, a maid came in with a letter.
"Where is she?" Mrs. Zhou asked curiously, "What does it mean to send a letter?"
Still, she took the letter as she spoke.
Liu Cuiyi watched from the side, and Mrs. Zhou's expression changed from suspicion to surprise, and in the end she was even a little angry.
"What's going on? Why did everything change overnight?" Mrs. Zhou stood up and shook the letter paper in her hand. "Yesterday I was still here casting curses, and today I suddenly left Beijing. It’s so confusing!”
"What happened to Cao's cousin?" Liu Cuiyi asked.
Mrs. Zhou glanced at her and threw the letter away impatiently.
Liu Cuiyi picked it up and read it. The letter said that because she was confused for a while, she listened to other people's instigation, thus framed Liu Cuiyi.
Now he regrets it, but he is too embarrassed to face the Zhou family, so he explains everything in the letter.
At the end, he also said that he had done many wrong things in the past year since he came to the capital, and now he decided to leave and not disturb anyone anymore.
"Madam, the Cao family girl has made it clear in the letter. Do you believe that I am innocent this time?" Liu Cuiyi didn't know why Cao Hongyu suddenly changed her gender, but she also guessed that someone must have intervened. .
"But there is always something fishy about this matter. Why did she change her story so smoothly? Could it be..." Mrs. Zhou looked at Liu Cuiyi with suspicion.
"Madam, Grandma, Madam Wen is here and wants to see you, madam." A woman came in and said.
"She's here? What's she doing here?" Mrs. Zhou didn't like Wen Mingqian very much, but she couldn't offend her too much.
After all, she is now the popular person in front of the eldest princess, and she has close contacts with many female members of noble families.
So he said lightly: "Since she is here, please invite her in."