CHAPTER 228: CHAPTER 228: REDEMPTION

The Boss was not afraid of Lei Family’s Trading Team, but as enemies, it is better to resolve conflicts than to create them. She did not want to cause trouble for the Boss, and Li Shuangxi was not a great beauty anyway, so it might be better to do them a favor and let them take her away.

When Gu Dashan heard that it was Elder Li Si who deliberately sent Daya and her daughter to Yingxian Square, and even instructed to give Daya and her daughter a harder time, he was furious: "How could Elder Li Si’s heart be so wicked? Daya’s family might not have merits, but they surely have toiled. The whole family had escorted the Li Family all the way to escape to He’an Prefecture, how could he not remember their kindness?!"

"People, when they turn bad, are capable of anything." Ms. Jin finished her sentence and then said to them: "Wait here for a moment. I will go and get the indenture for you."

Ms. Jin went back to her own courtyard, fetched the indenture of Gu Daya and her daughter, and handed it to Gu Dashan: "Big Brother, look carefully. These names, Li Guiyun and Li Shuangxi, are mother and daughter. Keep this indenture safely, and I will escort you out. As for any grievances, go take them up with the Li Family."

Do not involve Yingxian Square in this; they too, abide by the rules.

Besides, she had already been merciful. If she had truly intended to harm them, Li Shuangxi would not just have a scratch on her face. Even in death, her innocence could not be preserved.

Seeing that Gu Dashan was dumbstruck, she specifically reassured him once more: "Her mother and daughter are fine, pure and unharmed. Rest assured."

Upon hearing this, Gu Dashan felt much more at ease. He took the indenture and passed it to Qin San Lang: "San Lang, look at this. Does it list Li Guiyun and Li Shuangxi?"

Qin San Lang took it, looked over the indenture, and nodded: "That’s correct, it is them."

He handed the indenture back to Gu Dashan: "Uncle Dashan, let’s take these two indentures to the government office to be canceled. Once done, they will no longer be slaves. We then can register their original names for a new household register, and they can start their lives anew."

There were many refugees fleeing the famine, so they seized the opportunity to arrange Gu Daya’s family’s household register. Without encountering acquaintances, no one would know of their past.

"This is good, this is very good." Gu Dashan carefully received the two indentures, securing them, and then went to support Gu Daya: "Daya, let’s go, your big brother will take you home."

"It’s better to leave through the back door, where there are fewer people." Ms. Jin said, gesturing to them with a wave and leading them through the back courtyard and a narrow alley to a secluded back gate. She took out the key and unlocked the iron gate: "Go on."

Gu Dashan and Gu Daya, supporting Li Shuangxi, were the first to go through the back gate.

Master Qi was very sociable, suggesting to Brother Gu: "Your niece is ill and it’s not good for her to be moved around. Why don’t you come stay at the Qi’s place for a few days? What do you think?"

"No need for that." Jiang Jiao said: "I have a residence in the Prefecture where Brother Gu and his family can stay. As for the Qi Family, that heartless Li Family is still living there, so we dare not go."

Master Qi’s face turned crimson with embarrassment, and he quickly defended himself: "The Li Family is but a distant relation to the Qi Family. You cannot blame the Qi Family for the actions of the Li Family."

Jiang Jiao responded: "You can discuss that with Uncle Lei Wu."

Seeing that Jiang Jiao had mentioned Elder Lei Wu, Master Qi’s face grew darker.

Jiang Jiao didn’t care about how unpleasant Master Qi looked, and went on to say: "Master Qi, better hurry back to the Prefecture and inquire which official mine the Li Family has sold Li Duofu and his son to? Once you find out, send someone to deliver the news to the Jiang Residence on Le’an Street in the northern district."

After saying this, Jiang Jiao called to Gu Dashan and the others, and the group left the alley.

Qin San Lang ran fast and had already made it to the front gate of Yingxian Square, instructing the Jiang Family’s four Protectors to hurry over with the carriage for pickup.

In the carriage, Gu Jinli asked him, "How did it go? Did you get them? Are they alright? Were they... you know?"

"You know?" Qin San Lang didn’t understand.

"That is, is their innocence still intact?" Gu Jinli did not want her cousin to face such a tragic fate.

Qin San Lang’s face instantly flushed red upon hearing this, and he said with his head lowered, "They, they are still there... Ms. Jin said no one has touched them."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinli let out a sigh of relief: "That’s good, let’s hurry and pick them up."

To avoid further embarrassment, Qin San Lang recounted the events at Yingxian Square to her again.

He also relayed what Jiang Jiao and Master Qi had said to her.

"After Master Qi finds out the whereabouts of your uncle and cousin, he will send someone to deliver the message to the Jiang Family, don’t worry."

"Got it," Gu Jinli replied. Although the search was going smoothly, she still despised the Li Family and that Elder Li Si, contemplating in her heart how to teach the Li Family a lesson!

In the midst of their conversation, the carriage arrived at the entrance of a small alley, and Gu Dashan along with Gu Daya helped Li Shuangxi onto the carriage.

The moment they boarded, Gu Jinli was struck by a sour odor mixed with a strong scent of blood.

She looked at the mother and daughter and saw their clothes stained with blood, evidently, they had been beaten badly.

Turning to the elderly woman, she could hardly believe it: "Aunt Daya?"

Tears still in his eyes, Gu Dashan settled Li Shuangxi down with Gu Daya, then looked up at her and said, "She is your real aunt, and this is your cousin, called Shuangxi. She’s sick."

Gu Jinli saw a long scab of blood on the right side of Li Shuangxi’s face; her complexion was very red, lips were deathly pale, and peeling, indicating a high fever.

She immediately grabbed Li Shuangxi’s hand, rolled up her sleeve, and massaged the acupoints on her hand to prevent her body temperature from rising further.

"Everyone hold tight, we are leaving," Jiang Jiao shouted. After waiting a moment and surmising that everyone was seated, he instructed the Protector to crack the whip on the horse, which propelled forward in pain.

In 30 minutes, they arrived at the Jiang Residence located on Le’an Street.

Stepping off the carriage, Jiang Jiao led them to a guesthouse, and shortly after Li Shuangxi, who was still unconscious, was settled, the summoned doctor arrived.

After assessing Li Shuangxi’s injuries and taking her pulse, the doctor immediately took out a silver needle case and proceeded to needle her.

Only after half an hour did he put away the silver needles and write out two prescriptions.

"This young lady is extremely weakened, the fever is not subsiding, and she has external injuries on her face and body. Drink the medicine for treating the high fever for one day first, and after the fever subsides, then use the medicine for external injuries."

The doctor handed over the prescriptions after writing them and handed them to Gu Dashan: "Go and get the medicine quickly; she has a high fever and can’t wait, she must take the medicine as soon as possible."

Gu Dashan quickly took the prescriptions, called Wang Yongfu, gave him some silver, and instructed him to go get the medicine.

After examining Li Shuangxi, the doctor also took Gu Daya’s pulse.

Gu Daya’s injuries were not as severe as Li Shuangxi’s, but after the tumultuous journey coupled with the shock and fear, she was completely drained and nearly fainted.

At the Jiang Residence, Gu Jinli and the others were busy treating the illness of Gu Daya and her daughter.

At the Qi Family, Master Qi was furiously berating the Li father and son: "Hurry up and say, where have you sold Li Duofu and Li Daxi to? If you dare to hide anything, don’t blame the Qi Family for being impolite to you!"