Red makeup against the world

Chapter 69 New Hope
Inspector Peng slapped the gavel loudly, and Master Wang signaled the servants on both sides to stomp the water and fire sticks together, making a "bang bang bang" sound, and shouted "Wei... Wu..." in unison.The hall fell silent in an instant, only the woman sobbing softly.

Master Wang raised his voice and said, "Yu Xiulian is in charge of Chuanhefeng."

Hearing the summons from the hall, Yu Xiulian brushed off her clothes, licked her temples, and walked into the hall with her two subordinates.

The three of Yu Xiulian dressed differently from women nowadays.For convenience and neatness, he wrapped his hair with a turban like a man, wore a short jacket, and tightly tied the cuffs with a cloth belt.The lower skirt only reaches the knees, and the trouser legs are tucked into the sheepskin boots.

Yu Xiulian has a plump figure, and years of darts have made her body elastic and powerful.She took the lead, and the three of them strode heroically into the hall.Everyone made way for them and whispered.An old pedant shook his head and said, "Going out like this is really immoral." There were also envious gleams in the eyes of some women.

Yu Xiulian stood still in the hall, cupped her hands in a salute neither humble nor overbearing, and said: "Yu Xiulian, a grassroots man, I have seen Mrs. Peng."

The yamen servant on the side shouted: "Bold and unreasonable! When you see an adult, don't kneel!" According to the law, civilians need to kneel and kowtow to salute those who have official positions.

Governor Peng knew that the woman was here to rescue him, so he was in a good mood, and said with a smile: "It's okay, it's okay. What's the matter with you?"

Yu Xiulian didn't beat around the bush, and said straight to the point: "The Caomin would like to implore Mr. Peng to hand over the six women rescued today to the Caomin."

As soon as this remark came out, it was like a drop of water splashing into a frying pan, and everyone began to "buzz and buzz".

"Quiet! Quiet!" Peng Cishi patted the gavel repeatedly before suppressing his voice.With a dark face, he said: "If there are any more quarrelsome people, they will be punished by the Roaring Court and hit twenty boards!" Now that there is a way to deal with it, Peng Shishi is full of confidence.As soon as the official authority was released, the people in the hall really stopped.

Governor Peng asked, "How about leaving it to you?"

Yu Xiulian said: "The grass people will bring them back to the 'Hefeng', the 'Shuiyan team' is short of manpower."

The "Flying Swallow Team" is indeed a good place to go, all of them are composed of women, and the darts are also used to protect the female relatives, so there is no concern about reputation.Now it seems that it is the best place for these six women. "However, these women are not good at martial arts?" asked Peng Shishi.

Yu Xiulian smiled slightly and replied: "In the 'Water Swallow Team', each has a division of labor. The sisters with strong martial arts are the guards, the ones who are good at embroidery are responsible for the sisters' clothes, the ones who are good at water are the boat maids, and the ones with good cooking skills are in charge of the meals. From Xiulian's point of view, every woman can find her place in the 'Water Swallow Team'."

As soon as the voice finished speaking, a woman in yellow clothes jumped out from the left side, knelt down on the ground, and kowtowed: "Master Qingtian, the little girl Wen Mulan is willing to go to the 'Shuiyan team'. I beg the master to make the decision."

Wen Mulan was one of the rescued women. When a clan elder said that these women would be thrown into the river, she was hugged and protected by her mother.Among the several women, she has the most tenacious temperament and the most difficult experience.After being taken away, she was first raped by Lin Jiabao, and because she refused to follow her, she was sold into the "Tianxiang Pavilion".He suffered a lot from the madam, but he never gave in, scratching and scratching at the guests.The old bustard couldn't help it. In the brothel, there are many young and beautiful women, and she is not the only one missing.Send her to clean the yard and do some rough work, which lasts three years.Qianqian's jade hands have worn out calluses, and her youthful appearance has been eroded by wind and frost.

When she thought her life was hopeless, she finally waited for help.But after half a day in the government office, after hearing all kinds of rhetoric, my heart became colder and colder.Is what is waiting in front of her still a dead end?

It wasn't until Yu Xiulian's appearance that she saw new hope.

This "Water Swallow Team" was mentioned by her sisters when she was in "Tianxiang Pavilion".I still remember the envious tone of the sisters when they mentioned it.That's right, just relying on one's own ability and not betraying one's appearance, one can gain a place in the Gaomang Dynasty.Don't rely on the family and don't rely on men, isn't this kind of woman worthy of admiration?
Although the mother loves herself, there are still women in the family who have not left the court.Let this woman who bears the stigma affect the name of the entire family?Affect their marriage?If I really go back, not only will I bear the infamy, but my mother will also bear more pressure.How can she bear it?

That's why she broke free from her mother's embrace and was the first to jump out, willing to join the "Water Swallow Team".Her mother wanted to call out, but remembering Governor Peng's order just now, she covered her mouth and wept.She actually knew in her heart that this was the best way out for her daughter.But when I think about it, my daughter will have to make a living by herself from now on, and it will be difficult for mother and daughter to meet each other, and it is hard to accept it.

Seeing Wen Mulan taking the lead, several other women also knelt down and kowtowed, "Little girl is willing to go."

Others wanted to stop them, but Inspector Peng slapped the gavel, and said in a deep voice: "Since that's the case, I now announce that from now on, six people including you will voluntarily join the 'Hefenghao' firm. You must not go back on your word."

The six women all agreed.

Yu Xiulian clasped her fists and said, "Thank you, Mr. Peng, for your fulfillment. 'Hefenghao' will treat each other well, and will never let down your kindness."

Finally, the matter was resolved satisfactorily, and Governor Peng said: "You and the six women, as well as their parents and relatives, stayed behind. The rest of the irrelevant people, etc., all retreated."

Some clansmen are dissatisfied. In their view, it is a disgrace to the family for these women to survive for a day.However, Lord Inspector had already announced the result, and it was useless to talk too much, so he could only retreat in embarrassment.

Seeing the result, the people watching at the gate also left one after another. "Hefeng" received these women in an emergency, and gained a good reputation.

The yamen servants closed the gate, and there were only a dozen people left in front of the hall.Governor Peng walked among the crowd, and said kindly to the sufferers, "Say goodbye slowly, don't be in a hurry." After speaking, he led the master back to the backyard.

Yu Xiulian said: "Although you have joined the 'Shuiyan Team', you are not in a hurry, you can go home and stay for a few days, and then come to 'Hefenghao' to find me."

The scholar's father scolded: "What a disgrace! Why do you go back? You don't think you've embarrassed me enough? Let's leave quickly." His daughter shrank aside, covering her face and crying.

Wen Mulan's mother didn't like him early in the morning, so she stretched out her hand and pushed him a stagger, cursing, "What are you talking about! Did she voluntarily abduct you? You're still a scholar. Bah! What the hell."

Although the scholar is not as good as Juren, he is also a well-known person in the local area, which shows that officials do not kneel.When have you ever been scolded like this?Pointing at Wen Mulan's mother, "You, you..." He blushed for a while and his neck was thick, and he was speechless.

Yu Xiulian stepped forward, grabbed his outstretched index finger, and made a crisp "click" sound with her hand.Suddenly, "Ah!" The whole hall resounded like he was killing a pig.Everyone saw him insulting his daughter in every possible way, and no one went to appease him and let him howl miserably.

Yu Xiulian walked towards Xiucai's father's daughter, and said softly: "You will go back with me now, okay?" The woman wept and nodded.

Not long after, everything was arranged.Except for this woman, the others went home with their parents, got together for a few days, and then reported to the "Shuiyan Team".

(End of this chapter)