After all, all her money had been given to the old government servant, and now she was so cash-strapped that she had nothing left.
However, the old government officer could not understand Mrs. Zhang's difficulties. He just said impatiently, "Why are you still standing there? Go quickly!"
After listening to the officer's words, Madam Zhang had no choice but to get out of prison.
But even after she went out, she touched her burning cheek and still felt as embarrassed as if someone had left a mark on her cheek.
It was clear that the sun was too hot outside, but she felt like she was walking in darkness despite the clear sky.
When the young yamen servant saw her walking out in despair, he couldn't help but asked in a low voice, "Where is my master?"
Madam Zhang said expressionlessly, "Let's have a drink inside."
"Then why did you come out?"
"He sent me out to buy him food and drinks."
After hearing Madam Zhang's words, the man stopped questioning her.
After Mrs. Zhang walked out of the government office, she naturally saw a small restaurant not far away. However, she was already penniless, so she finally thought about it, hesitated for a while, and decided to go to Jixiang to borrow it again. Although she was very embarrassed, she had no better way at the moment.
So she calmed down and returned to Jixiang.
When Ji Xiang saw Madam Zhang coming back, he also said, "Madam Zhang, it's getting late now. Should we go to dinner together?"
Madam Zhang shook her head when she heard this.
Ji Xiang then looked at Madam Zhang in confusion, and she quickly saw that there seemed to be a red mark on Madam Zhang's face, as if she had been slapped.
Seeing this, Ji Xiang immediately asked, "Ms. Zhang, what happened to your face? Did they hit you?"
Madam Zhang didn't expect that her slap actually didn't go away.
For a moment, the lady Zhang felt a little embarrassed. But no matter how embarrassed she was, she didn't want Jixiang and the others to worry about her. After all, judging from today's conversation, they actually couldn't help her. Since they couldn't help her, why should she say anything more and make a group of people worried. .
Therefore, Madam Zhang was only embarrassed for a moment, and then she said nonchalantly, "I accidentally hit a pillar just now, but it doesn't matter."
Hear Madam Zhang’s words. Everyone was silent for a while, everyone knew that Madam Zhang had obviously lied. After all, hitting a pillar wouldn't leave any scars. Even if there were scars, they shouldn't be such large-scale bruises on the cheeks.
So after thinking about it, this scar was probably caused by someone's slap.
Madam Zhang obviously didn't want to talk more about this issue. She simply skipped the question and said, "Speaking of which, the weather is really hot."
"By the way, Jixiang, can I borrow some more money from you?" Madam Zhang continued to ask.
Ji Xiang only asked in a low voice, "How much do you want to borrow?"
Madam Zhang gritted her teeth and said, "Why don't you lend me ten liang! I will definitely pay you back later."
In fact, Jixiang didn't expect Mrs. Zhang to repay the money, but this time the amount borrowed by Mrs. Zhang was obviously getting larger and larger, so Jixiang couldn't help but asked in a low voice, "What do you want to borrow ten taels for?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhang immediately said, "I have found a way."
Ji Xiang asked in surprise, "What way?"
"It's a way to protect my brother and sister-in-law from being bullied. But I still need some money to buy a banquet. Once they have a good meal and drink, I won't have to pay money every day."
Hearing Madam Zhang's words, everyone was happy for her, but compared to five taels of silver per day, it was obviously a loss-making business, so Jixiang only asked one more question, "Is this reliable?"
Madam Zhang said categorically, "It's natural and reliable."
As if she was afraid that everyone would not believe it, Madam Zhang then added, "I did some inquiring before I found out that I have a relative working there. He heard about my brother's plight and was very pitiful, so with his help I can save money." A lot of things."
After hearing Madam Zhang’s words, everyone was still a little skeptical.
, but in this case, no one dared to expose her face to face.
Therefore, Ji Xiang only said, "If this is the case, that would be great. Money can be earned slowly, but people cannot."
After hearing Ji Xiang's words, Madam Zhang just nodded, smiled and said, "That's exactly what it means."
Then Jixiang took out another ten taels of silver and gave it to Madam Zhang. Madam Zhang was very concerned about Jixiang at this moment. She once again assured Ji Xiang, "Good girl, thank you so much for today. Without you, I really don't know what I would do. Don't worry, I will pay you back when I have money."
After saying this, Madam Zhang took the ten taels of silver and went to a nearby restaurant to book a table.
Then she quickly led the waiter to the prison. After the waiter prepared the meal, she hurried to the prison with the waiter.
With the support of the old government officials, this time Mrs. Zhang had no trouble when she entered.
What Ms. Zhang didn't know was that Wu Chengwei had been following him. Ji Xiang and Shen Fanghui were worried that Ms. Zhang would be deceived, so they only asked Wu Chengwei to secretly follow Ms. Zhang.
However, all Wu Chengwei could track was that Madam Zhang indeed held a banquet and went to prison again, and no one stopped her from entering the prison this time. Wu Chengwei thought that Madam Zhang really had relatives here, so he No further tracking.
Of course, even if he wanted to follow him there, he wouldn't be able to get in for a while.
On the other side, before Madam Zhang stepped into the cell, she suddenly heard the teasing laughter of the government officials.
"Speaking of which, does this little lady really listen to you?"
When someone said this, the old man Zhangtou immediately said proudly, "That's not true. My sword is not old yet, and my queen has skills. Look at that little lady, she doesn't want anything but pounces on me."
Hearing what Lao Zhangtou said, it was obvious that everyone else was very smart and wanted no money. Most of the women who posted things about Lao Zhangtou without any reason had other motives. After all, who could really fall in love with such a bad old man? Therefore, everyone just smiled tacitly at the moment.
Then one of them couldn't help but criticize Lao Zhangtou's words, "You are still good at handling women? You really made me laugh to death. You are so capable, do you dare to let your wife know that you are raising women outside?" If your wife knew about the existence of this woman, she would have to tear you apart first and then tear her apart!"
As soon as the man mentioned his wife, the old man was immediately frightened. He only said, "Why are you mentioning her? She is just a big female insect, too fierce."
"What's more, I'm just playing with that woman. If she doesn't like it, I'll give it to her to practice."
After hearing what Lao Zhangtou said, everyone just smiled and nodded and said, "You are really a loser."
Lao Zhang didn't take it seriously when his head was nodded. He just laughed and said, "To each other!"
Obviously they only think that they are romantic and it is a very elegant thing.
However, after hearing their words, Jixiang wanted to turn around and leave.
After all, she originally thought that the old man was just trying to get along with her because of his dead wife. She had never thought about being someone's wife, but the old man's words clearly meant he was just having fun.
They were just having fun, but it completely ruined a woman's reputation.
At this moment, she was not the only one who heard their conversation, but also the waiter who followed them also heard this.
In an instant, the waiter looked at her differently.
That look was like looking at something dirty.
Madam Zhang never felt that she was dirty, nor did she have any strong resistance.
After all, how could she save her brother and sister-in-law if she couldn't bear to die.
Now was not the time to talk about dignity. Under the disdainful eyes of the waiter, she came to where the government servants were. Then she directly said to the government servants, "The food and drinks you asked for are here."
Hearing Madam Zhang's words, the originally unscrupulous jailers finally silenced themselves. However, although they silenced each other, the winks they thought were secretive still made Madam Zhang feel... nausea
.
She stopped looking at other people, and she didn't want the waiter to continue to look at her in such a miserable state, so she took the initiative to take the waiter's rattan basket and said, "You go, it's good to have me here, wait until you get back." When the time comes, I will send these things to you again."
After hearing Madam Zhang's words, the waiter naturally didn't want to stay here anymore.
So Mrs. Zhang said this, and the waiter left immediately.
"That's okay, but madam, please remember to return the things to me early."
Madam Zhang looked at the waiter and said, "I understand, let's go."
When the waiter heard this, he naturally left in a hurry.
After Mrs. Zhang watched the waiter leave, she also took the initiative to come over. She took the initiative to serve these people with dishes and wine.
The old government officer wanted to take advantage of her at this moment, but Madam Zhang said directly, "What are you doing? You are making fun of others."
After saying this, the lady Zhang continued to serve.
Later, when the group of people were eating, drinking and chatting happily, Madam Zhang just asked the old government officer, "Have you done what I asked you to do for me?"
Lao Zhangtou was obviously surprised and asked, "What do you have to do?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhang felt that this old man was either pretending to be stupid or he was really confused.
So at that moment, Mrs. Zhang simply sat down on the other party. She nodded her head and said, "Why don't you pretend to be stupid? Didn't I ask you to save my brother and sister-in-law?"
Hearing Madam Zhang's reminder, he just slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, yes! Yes! Yes! Look at my memory."
Not wanting to listen to what Old Zhangtou said, the jailer on the side suddenly put down the cup in his hand and said, "Old Zhangtou, this is not very kind of you. You have brought the beauty back, but our brothers have to give it to you." As a favor, that’s not how this deal works.”
After hearing what the jailer said, Madam Zhang immediately said, "Who took you as a favor? Didn't I treat you to dinner?"
Hearing Madam Zhang's words, the jailer suddenly laughed out loud.
