As soon as she heard that voice, Bie Sulan grabbed a kitchen knife from the chopping board and rushed out.

  "Master sister, master sister." The brown-clothed man shouted anxiously at Bie Sulan, but he was as light as a swallow, and no matter how hard Bie Sulan chopped, she couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes.

  Bie Su Xin walked out and quietly stopped her sister "Don't you dare continue".

  Bie Sulan put away the vegetable knife and stood beside her sister with a dejected look, pouting and whispering: "It's all his fault! If it weren't for him, Father wouldn't be locked up in prison..." As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she used her sleeve to wipe away tears.

  The man in brown clothes looked ashamed: "Junior sister, it's me who has wronged you, I know whatever I say is useless. I just came to see Master and bring some things for you." As he spoke, he put two salted meats on a stone bench aside, then took out a bulging coarse blue cloth pouch from his bosom and placed it beside the meat, turned around and left.

  "Brother Chen, wait a minute." Bie Suxin stepped forward and took the money bag. "We appreciate your kind intention. Father didn't mean to blame you either. We'll accept the meat, but please take back the money. Your family isn't well-off either, with Aunt and younger sister to support, how can we use your silver?" As she spoke, she tossed the money bag back to Brother Chen.

  Elder brother Chen hastily took over the money bag, without saying a word, put it on the ground and turned around to leave.

  Bai Su's heart picked up the money bag, and in a few steps, he caught up with Chen Shixiong, letting Chen Shixiong take the money away. Chen Shixiong insisted on not wanting to, this one wanted to put the money bag into that one's sleeve, but that one used his elbow to block it from being stuffed. You came and went, and then started fighting.

  Chen Shixiong was swift and powerful, his movements as smooth as flowing water. Bie Sulan was light and agile, like a flying flower or falling leaves. The two of them leapt and bounded about, a delightful sight to behold.

  As soon as Bie Suxin pushed the door and came out, the people in the house also followed her out. At this time, standing under the eaves to watch, they couldn't help but stare with their eyes wide open. Especially Dou Zhao: "I didn't expect Suxin to have kung fu skills," she muttered, "I thought she was just a gentle and delicate girl, but it turns out she has strength too... I thought only Sulan had followed the master of the other mansion to learn martial arts..."

  Chen Qu Shui smiled: "Both sisters have followed the other master to learn martial arts, and the other master said that girls who learn two-handed kung fu can take the initiative even in a husband-and-wife fight, so they won't be at a disadvantage. Otherwise, why would Shan Jie need to use the power of the government to force the other master to bow his head?" As he spoke, he thought of the misfortune that had befallen another family and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

  Learned in literature and martial arts, wealth and honor are equal to those of imperial families.

  Dòu Zhāoyě also let out a sigh.

  Chen Qu stepped forward two steps and shouted loudly "Halt!"

  The two people quickly parted ways.

  Dong Zhao only then discovered that Chen Shixiong was majestic and handsome in appearance.

  He took a few steps forward, bowed to Chen Qu Shui and respectfully called out "Uncle Chen", looking like they were very familiar with each other.

  Chen Qu looked at the money bag hanging from his sleeve and smiled: "It's not your fault, although you didn't see through that single Jie. But don't be too hard on yourself either. After all, it was that Single Jie who was too despicable. If you feel uneasy in your heart, come over to help the sisters with some chores when you're free, no need to send money, your family isn't wealthy either."

  Elder Brother Chen's face turned bright red as he said, "I've already quit my job at the Single family and will be leaving with Chen Xiaozi after the New Year. I'm afraid I won't be home for several years..."

  Bie Su's face changed slightly, and she said: "You want to follow Chen Quezi to go out of the pass and walk with him? Do you know what kind of escort Chen Quezi is walking? Not many people who follow him can come back alive! You are the only son in your family!" As she spoke, her hand quickly snatched the money bag from Chen Shixiong's sleeve, "No wonder you suddenly had money..." She loosened the strings on the money bag, revealing four shiny silver ingots.

  "Not following Chen Bozu," Chen Shixiong awkwardly argued, "but following other people..."

  Bie Su Xin didn't let him get away with it, and said sternly: "If you weren't following Chen Youzi, where did you get so much money? How many years of life-and-death contract have you signed with Chen Youzi?" As she spoke, her expression turned solemn, and she said: "Chen Shixiong, if we knew that the money you gave us was your lifeblood money, do you think we could rest easy?"

  "Brother Chen hung his head and muttered: 'I know... I have no other skills... Master said not to use martial arts against people, all I can do is some boxing and kicking techniques, nothing else...' "

  "Father has already entrusted me and my sister to Miss Duan, so you don't have to worry about us, Brother."

  "Entrusted to Miss Duan's fourth daughter?" Brother Chen was stunned and immediately asked in a loud voice, "Entrusted? What kind of entrustment is this?"

  Bie Su said quietly: "Go to Fourth Miss."

  "How can this be! How can this be!" Brother Chen heard it and was so anxious that his face turned red with anger, "Master, how can you let them go to serve as slaves for others!"

  Bie Su's heart was racing with fear, but after taking a quick glance at Du Zhao, she saw him smiling calmly back at her, and only then did she feel relieved.

  On the other side, Chen Shixiong had already loudly said: "Shimei, you can't go, you... or else marry me and my mother will take good care of you and Xiao Shimei. I'll also protect you and Xiao Shimei well and never let anyone have designs on you both again..."

  Everyone in the courtyard was speechless with their mouths agape.

  Dòu Zhāo couldn't help but mutter under his breath.

  This Chen brother, looking to be around 22 or 23 years old, is so naive, thinking that once a woman gets married, no one will have any ulterior motives! Who knows, maybe that Singleton thinks that since Su Xin married a commoner with no power or influence, he'll make even more trouble. Otherwise, why would some of the noble young masters in Kyoto take pride in seducing married women?

  Bie Suxin was so embarrassed that she couldn't bear it, and Bie Sulan directly jumped up: "Chen Xiaofeng, what's wrong with you? My sister will never marry you! You can't even beat my sister..."

  So this is Chen Xiaofeng!

  Dou Zhaoxiao looked at his face with interest, and suddenly it turned red like a piece of cloth. "I, I..." He didn't say anything for a long time, and Chen Quanshui helped him out: "Marriage is a lifelong major event, how can you be so casual? Since you're here, come in and have a cup of tea!"

  Chen Xiaofeng didn't dare look at the Bie sisters again and followed Chen Quanshui into the thatched cottage with her head down.

  He lay motionless on the bed, except for a slight rise and fall of his chest. He looked as if he were dead.

  Chen Xiaofeng knocked his head against Bie Guangyi's.

  It was clear that Bi Su's heart was somewhat worried, Chen Xiao Feng shaved his head and made a big fuss, making it impossible for her to get off the stage. After Chen Xiao Feng kowtowed to his father, he solemnly introduced Dou Zhao: "This is the fourth miss of the Dou family. If Father can be released from prison, it's all thanks to the fourth miss speaking up for Father in front of the elders at home, and Father was able to escape danger. Father was also afraid that Shan Jie would not give up, and would still come to pester us, so he entrusted us sisters to the fourth miss. The fourth miss has a pure heart, and she kindly took care of us two sisters, so she took us in."

  Chen Xiaofeng had seen Dou Zhao earlier. He thought this little girl was simply dressed but had an extraordinary air, making people dare not underestimate her, and didn't know what family she belonged to, so neither Bie Suxin nor Chen Quanshui introduced them, and he didn't dare look at her more, now he couldn't help but glance over.

  Only saw Duan Zhao's long eyebrows reaching his temples, young and tender. A pair of bright eyes with distinct black and white pupils, shining like a cold star, her beauty was captivating, like jade and pearls by his side, making him feel ashamed of himself, his mouth twitching, his mind full of thoughts he didn't know how to express.

  Dong Zhaoben's intention was to help the Bie sisters. If Biesu Xin and Chen Xiaofeng had a mutual affection for each other, it would be fine to arrange this marriage. Later, let Chen Xiaofeng do some small business in the name of the Dong family. It doesn't necessarily require the Bie sisters to enter the manor to serve her tea and water.

  As she was about to leave, she asked Bie Sulan: "Is Chen Xiaofeng very familiar with your family?"

  Bie Sulan murmured, "Hmm," and said with a somewhat downcast mood: "His father was also a boxer in the past. He passed away when he was seven years old. My father pitied him and took him as an apprentice, even recommending him to go to Kyoto to be a teacher. He was afraid that if he left, his mother and sister would have no one to take care of them. So he went to the Shan family to be a guardian. Alas, if he hadn't gone to the Shan family to be a guardian, how could all these things have happened?" She looked very worried.

  Dong Zhaoguang said, "You used to be very close, didn't you?"

  Bie Sulan nodded: "He's just like our brother..." As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes widened. "Fourth Miss, you won't be agreeing to marry him off to my sister, will you? You mustn't agree! My father says he's a muddle-headed fool, always changing his mind, or else my father would have already betrothed my sister to him!"

  Dòu Zhāo was somewhat surprised.

  However, since Bie Guangyi thinks it's not good, Chen Xiaofeng must have some unsuitable aspects in her heart, she wouldn't think so herself.

  "Don't worry, from now on, when you sisters get married, I'll listen to your own decisions."

  Her face turned red with embarrassment.

  Dong Zhao returned home and first went to pay respects to his grandmother, mentioning the trip to another family. His grandmother listened with great interest: "Does that Bi Su still know martial arts? Bring her over for me to see when you have time!" She was very curious.

  Ganluo, who had always been respectful and cautious in front of Doudao, couldn't help but smile when she heard her grandmother mention the Bie sisters: "Biesuolan is also skilled in martial arts."

  "Really?" Her grandmother's interest was even higher, and she said: "What do they look like? Are they big and tall, with a round waist?"

  Ganluo and Sujin saw Tudao smiling and sitting there listening, both of them let go of their fears. One laughed and said: "You'll know when you see it?" The other said: "I guarantee you'll be scared out of your wits."

  Chirping and chattering, it became much more lively and cheerful.

  This is their original nature.

  Dong Zhao sighed and felt that he had done the right thing by bringing them along.

  After dinner, she went to her third brother's place.

  "It's just as well to do some small business." Du Zhao gave the fragrant powder he brought back from Zhending Prefecture to Shu Jie, and had tea with San Tang Ge and San Tang Sao in the resting room.

  San Tang Ge couldn't help but exchange a glance with San Tang Sao, who asked cautiously: "What business does Fourth Sister want to do? Who's helping her with it?"

  Dong Zhao pretended not to see, smiled and said: "I saw that our family uses so many pens, ink, paper and inkstones every year. I thought of opening a pen and ink shop. As for who will be in charge, I haven't thought about it yet. When the time comes, I'll ask Third Uncle to introduce a big store manager."

  It seems that Dou Zhao had a sudden whim and no one instigated her to interfere with industry affairs.

  San Ge relaxed and smiled, asking her: "How much silver do you want?"

  "Ten thousand taels should be enough!" said Du Zhao with a smile.

  Dou Xiuchang was so frightened that his hand shook and the tea water in his hand spilled onto his clothes.

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  Sisters, I'm sorry for the update yesterday. From today on, I'll ignore those annoying things at home and focus solely on writing! The content of these two days may seem a bit dull to you all, but it can't be skipped. I will speed up and bring out the male lead.

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