There was only a crisp sound, the tea lid and the tea cup collided gently, Rong Jiu chuckled: "Brother Chu is talking about the Chu family in Yunzhou who took advantage of the flood eight years ago to buy and sell people and seize fields?"
Shock flashed across Chu Yi Zhuo's face, and with a shake of his hand, some water from the teacup spilled onto his sleeves.
Young Master Rong Wu even found out about this matter.
The two looked at each other for a moment, and Chu Yi had many thoughts going through his mind.
He became good friends with Rong Jiu at first because Rong Jiu introduced him to study under Mr. Kong. Although he did not have the status of a disciple, Mr. Kong was a great scholar in the world and had profound knowledge, which was enough for him to benefit from. Besides, regardless of these, he was just a disciple. Mr. Kong's reputation is great, and if he can learn from him for a period of time, he will be much more successful in taking the scientific examination and becoming an official in the future.
Although he has devoted himself to reading the books of sages these years, he is not a pedantic and stubborn person. In order to escape the control of the Chu family and save his mother from the sea of misery, he is willing to take advantage of the situation. If there is an opportunity in the future, he will repay him one by one.
But he didn't expect that, by some strange combination of circumstances, his sister would be Master Rong Wu's roommate.
It would be fine if she was just an ordinary maid... No, if she was just an ordinary maid, he wouldn't be able to see his sister on the hunting ground.
I have a lot of emotions in my heart.
But Chu Yizuo has been used to suppressing his emotions in front of everyone in the Chu family over the years. He was shocked for a moment and lost his composure. Now he calmed down, and there was an edge in his words: "Brother Rong. We also found out some clues, you should know that the Chu family is running rampant in Yunzhou, not only harming thousands of people, but also Gu Shilang, who went to provide disaster relief back then, was also dragged into the water!"
He had been living on thin ice in the Chu family these years, seeing his mother working as a slave and a maid, and the mother and son could only face each other without knowing each other.
The Chu family had forced him to this point, so he would not be cowardly and allow himself to be manipulated.
"As long as the fifth young master can let my sister go home in the future, I am willing to do my best to help you deal with the Chu family!"
Chu Yizuo stood up from the table and bowed his head to Rong Jiu.
"Brother Chu, why are you giving such a great gift? We can discuss anything if anything..."
"This matter is non-negotiable!"
Just as Pei Weinan straightened up to smooth things over, he was quietly interrupted by his friend.
"Brother Rong, my sister has suffered a lot in these years. It's all because of my incompetence as an elder brother. Now that the brother and sister have finally recognized each other, how can I helplessly watch my sister become a slave? Brother Rong, please be considerate of me as a brother. of heart!”
"Brother Rong has a distinguished status. Why can't he find a woman with outstanding appearance? There is also a sister by his side!"
When Pei Weinan heard the first sentence, he thought it was acceptable, but when he heard the second sentence...he felt a sudden change in his heart and looked at his friend's face.
He knew best that his friend had an unusual love for Tao Ye. No matter it was helpless or fascinated by sex at first, but now his friend's level of concern for that girl was definitely not that of a dispensable roommate who was waiting on the bed.
As he expected, a cold light gathered in Rong Jiu's dark eyes after hearing this.
Just when he was about to continue smoothing things over, he heard the bead curtain snap, and Tao Ye, who had already arranged her face, came out of it.
"Brother, this is..."
As soon as Tao Ye came out of the inner room, she saw this scene and her face was a little confused.
"come over!"
Rong Jiu ordered without moving.
"Fifth Young Master!"
Although Taoye didn't know what happened, the atmosphere outside was really stagnant.
She knew best not to disobey her master, so after hearing these words, she walked over with her body low as usual, and stood beside Rong Jiu with her eyes lowered, with a careful and respectful look on her face.
Chu Yizuo looked at it and felt even more distressed.
"Your elder brother said he wanted me to set you free. What do you think?"
Chu Yizuo did not expect that Young Master Rong Wu would directly ask his sister what she thought. His face showed surprise at first and then surprise.
My sister would naturally be willing to regain her freedom and reunite as a family in the future.
This question was asked suddenly, and Taoye was stunned for a moment.
Last time in the East Palace Garden, the eldest brother still asked her to stay in the Duke's Mansion for the time being, leaving it to talk about it later. Why did she suddenly mention this today.
How could Taoye be unwilling to be reunited with her mother and brother, without having to be a slave or a maid, being cautious in front of her master?
but……
"This slave wants to stay with the Fifth Young Master!"
Taoye lowered herself towards Rong Jiu and spoke softly but firmly.
"Ah Yuan!"
Chu Yizuo couldn't believe his ears.
"Brother, when we were in the East Palace a few days ago, Ayuan said that my wife and the fifth young master treated me very well, and I am now the fifth young master's son. Even if I know my eldest brother, I should stay in the Duke's mansion. Isn’t that what eldest brother said to A Yuan last time?”
Tao Ye's last words were already a subtle reminder.
Now my mother's affairs have not yet been settled. Although my brother is very talented, if there is no support in Shengjing, even if he passes the scientific examination, it will be difficult to accumulate enough confidence in a short time to deal with the Chu family that has been entrenched in Yunzhou for many years.
As for her mother, she was still in the hands of the Chu family. Taoye had already lost her family once, and she didn't want to lose her a second time. She was willing to take any road that could make her mother feel better.
Whether it's because of his appearance or satisfaction with his daily service, the fifth young master has been somewhat interested in him recently. Now that the siblings have no support behind him, they can only achieve their goals by taking advantage of the situation.
As for what will happen in the future, as long as people are alive, there is always a way.
"Ah Yuan...that's all. If you think so, then big brother, let's do whatever you want!"
Chu Yizuo suppressed the heartache and guilt welling up in his heart, and cried and laughed.
His sister said these things against her will for the sake of her mother and him, how could he bear to ruin his sister's good intentions.
"Brother Chu, I told you that Rong Wu treats your sister well. Didn't you entrust your sister to him last time? Why are you so worried today?"
Pei Weinan said with a smile, and secretly winked at his friend: That's almost it!
"We, brother and sister, have been separated for many years and have finally recognized each other. From time to time, I can't help but worry that it's me who is obsessed with me!"
Chu Yizuo hid the forced smile on his face by lowering his head and drinking tea.
"Sister Hongxiao, the outside is ready!"
At this time, there were two knocks on the door.
"Today the slave family is going to present a song. The young masters and Miss Taoye have finished talking about business and just went out to relax for a while. Although the slave family's skills are not excellent, they can still be heard!"
Before going out, Hongxiao smiled and said something to a few people, and then swayed out in a charming way.
"The girl from Hong Kong plays the pipa very well, come on!"
Pei Weinan was eager to do something to break up the dull atmosphere in the room, so he shouted towards the door.
"Carry this little table out and get some tea and snacks! Then move the chairs out, we are going to listen to music outside!"
"yes!"
The two boys outside the door hurriedly responded.
The second floor of Chunhua Qiuyue is full of private rooms, and the minimum cost per stay is no less than a hundred taels of silver. Naturally, the people who serve them are also extremely attentive.
