Chapter 119: Ransom

  Chapter 119: Ransom

  "My uncle?"

  The tide was stunned.

  I'm really stunned this time.

  Suddenly she had to face a difficult problem.

  Identity crisis.

  From crossing over to this era, she has gone through many hardships. Almost starved to death, and after entering the palace, several times nearly lost her life. But none of those times were like this one, with no warning at all, feeling chills from the bottom of her heart.

  This uncle, she doesn't recognize him.

  She had never even seen this person before and didn't know what he looked like, what his name was or what kind of person he was.

  However, this person is her only relative in this world.

  How could she not know?

  Xiao Shun thought she was joking and didn't dare to believe it, explaining: "No one else knows, but this is unprecedented, no one in the mansion has ever had a family member show up at their doorstep before... except for sending letters."

  Chao Sheng nodded vaguely, his palms were all cold sweat.

  What's wrong?

  She doesn't even know that person.

  Xiao Shun hesitantly said: "Uh... although he is your uncle, but... you are now a person of the inner house, it's not good to casually express opinions to him. How about I go out and ask for you? If you have anything to say, I'll tell him first. After he makes a statement, we can see if you two can meet, what do you think?"

  Tide nodded: "Okay... then you go see him for me. Ask him where he's been these few years..."

  Xiao Shun nodded and said, "That's true. This person has been gone for so long without any news, leaving you alone and ignoring you... it's really excessive. It seems like there aren't any other relatives in your family either."

  Maybe there is.

  Chao Sheng thought to herself, when Qian Auntie first told her that there were only two people in their household, just her and her uncle, but she never mentioned that all the other relatives had died, maybe there were still some other relatives who didn't live together.

  But parents should be gone.

  She can't see him - at least, she can't just go and see him like this.

  What if what I say doesn't match up at all when the time comes? How should I respond?

  The weather is clear but not hot, yet I've suddenly broken out in a sweat.

  This time she was completely at a loss.

  Xiao Shun went out to see Chao Sheng's uncle.

  To be honest, Xiaoshun thought - this person has been gone for several years without any news, and didn't even care about his niece's life or death. This time he suddenly came to the door again...

  Has he received some news that his niece is now living a good life in the mansion and wants to come up with some plan?

  Pfft, Xiao Shun looks down on people like that.

  Although I was also a poor family's child who was sold, the matchmaker promised that it would be a good place to go, with no worries about food and clothing, and that I could still strive for freedom when I grew up. But in the blink of an eye, I was pushed into a dark place where the sun never shines, and suffered a cruel fate...

  Xiao Shun pushed open the door and the person sitting in the room stood up.

  Xiao Shun had only heard Xiao Yuan say it before, but this time he really saw someone and was also startled.

  This guy is really tall.

  And it's nothing like Xiaoshun thought, a soft and greedy rich kid with no backbone.

  This man has extremely broad shoulders and is very tall, when he stands up his head almost touches the top of the door frame. His temples are neatly trimmed, without a beard, with a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes.

  Even if he wears a linen garment, it makes people feel a strong and heroic spirit.

  And when he looks at people, his eyes and expression are all open and honest, where is there a bit of a despicable look?

  Xiao Shun was taken aback for a moment, and the man clasped his fists in greeting: "I don't know how to address this steward?"

  "Ha! Polite, people in the mansion call me Xiao Shun."

  "It turned out to be the Shun family."

  "My surname is He, and my niece Chao Sheng works in the mansion. I was injured while traveling and sent someone to deliver a message, but they were delayed due to other reasons, resulting in miscommunication. If Steward Hong can make decisions, I will immediately redeem Chao Sheng's contract."

  Xiao Shun was stunned all day today.

  Redemption contract?

  Xiao Shun hesitated for a moment, and the man immediately understood: "Is this matter still to be reported back for discussion? Which official in the mansion is in charge, would you please introduce me?" He took off the package on his back, which looked flat but didn't seem heavy. However, when he opened it, inside were silver ingots and gold bars, clinking and scattering all over the table, all of high quality, definitely not mixed with inferior metals.

  Good boy, Xiao Shun has seen gold and silver before, but this is a person... This person's money, as well as this person's aura, make Xiao Shun feel like he can't defend himself.

  Tide born ah, why didn't you tell me your uncle is such a big shot?

  Xiao Shun came back to his senses, coughed and said: "He Shu..." This uncle was called out a bit awkwardly. The man looked like he was just over thirty, calling him He Xiong would be more suitable.

  "He Qingxian first put away the silver money, Chao Sheng is from the palace, not a ordinary contract sale... I really can't make decisions on this matter. Please sit down and have a cup of tea, I'll go and report to General Qi."

  That person nodded and said: "Then I'll have to trouble you. If it's convenient, could... could I see Chao Sheng?"

  Xiao Shun let out a long sigh as soon as he walked out the door.

  Chao Sheng was sitting restlessly in the house when Xiao Shun'er came running over.

  "Hey, Cai Sheng, your uncle is really something...". Xiao Shun picked up the tea and took a gulp, not even caring about the temperature: "Guess what your uncle came for?"

  "What brings you here?"

  "Come and bail you out, I've brought the silver, a heavy package... What does he do to save so much money?"

  No, it's actually not hard to save money, what's hard is the momentum of taking it out all at once.

  Many people save money, but they hide it and are afraid to show it off, as if they want to turn their silver into an ancestral treasure.

  But this person obviously doesn't take money seriously.

  "I'm not sure either... I was young back then." This excuse is still barely valid after all these years.

  Xiao Shun also said: "Mm, that's right."

  "You said... he wants... to redeem me?"

  "Right," Little Shun thought of it: "Hasn't Director Qi come back yet? This matter..."

  I'm afraid even Director Qi can't make a decision on this matter?

  Xiao Shun took a glance at Chao Sheng.

  Chao Sheng is someone by your side.

  And now, at this critical juncture...

  Many people in the house are guessing openly and secretly whether Chao Sheng will become one of them...

  But then, an uncle suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

  What's going on here?

  Xiao Shun has been in charge for so many years and has never encountered such a situation before.

  In the palace, there was no one who would naturally have a family member come to the door to ask for ransom.

  Outside the government office, of course, there is a saying that you can buy back your freedom. What's being sold is a contract for a living person; if the family's situation improves, this kind of thing isn't unheard of.

  But...

  But both of these are related to the tide and cannot be counted as either.

  The king is not here at this moment, and General Qi is also not present.

  Xiao Shun is not someone who can be ordered around.

  After a while, he asked: "Do... you want to see him?"

  Chao Sheng turned his head and looked at Xiao Shun.

  Whether you say it or not, it's false.

  The only relative in this world, no matter if that person abandoned her or not... is always a thought, a reliance.

  But then again, I don't dare to meet.

  If I were exposed, if...

  What if one's weakness is discovered?

  "I bet your uncle probably wouldn't recognize you either. Tsk, tsk, when you first arrived at the East Palace, you were so pale and thin... A girl changes a lot after turning 18, I'm sure your uncle has no idea what you look like now as a grown young lady. He just said he wants to see you."

  Against...

  The tide is finally getting its backbone...

  Yes, she is no longer a little girl now.

  It's been several years, and it was the most important few years for a little girl to grow into a big girl.

  Chao Sheng and Uncle Sheng's relationship is distant, which is normal.

  "I..."

  "Just say you want to see me, it's not a big deal."

  Chao Sheng hesitated for a moment before finally nodding his head.

  "Wait, I'll arrange something for you..."

  It's okay to meet, but of course not alone. Not only is Xiao Shun present, but also Luo Xiaoyuan and a Li aunt are there too.

  As soon as the tide came into the house, the person sitting in the house immediately stood up.

  He took a step forward, looking anxious, his eyes scanning Chao Sheng from head to toe - and then stopped in his tracks.

  "Tide... born of the tide?"

  Chao Sheng hastily glanced at him and responded in a low voice: "Uh-huh."

  Auntie Li's eyes were sharper than Xiao Shun's.

  This person is a martial artist. You can tell from his posture and movements.

  Kung fu is definitely not superficial.

  The uncle of Chao Sheng turned out to be such a person.

  "This Mr He, speak slowly, you sit down first."

  The people sat down on both sides, and Aunt Li pulled one of Chao Sheng's hands, feeling her slightly trembling.

  Alas, this child is pitiful, relatives who haven't seen each other for years have come...

  It's clear that Chao Sheng's uncle is not as carefree as Chao Sheng. He opened his mouth several times before finally saying, "I owe you an apology... these past few years, I've caused you a lot of suffering..."

  Chao Sheng didn't know why, but this person was a stranger, never seen before. However, after hearing these two short sentences, he suddenly felt his nose inexplicably sour, and hurriedly lowered his head.

  Is it bitter?

  Of course it's bitter.

  These years, suffering, hardship, trembling with fear, panic and confusion...

  It's still the first time someone said she suffered.

  Xiao Shun and Auntie Li also didn't make a sound.

  They also cannot defend themselves by saying that Chao Sheng has been doing well in recent years.

  How can being someone's slave be considered a good thing?

  The subtlety of it all, Xiao Shun and Auntie Li are both experienced people, how could they not know?

  "I... am all right now, I'll take you home, and from now on... I definitely won't let you suffer again."

  This sentence is said with absolute certainty.

  Xiao Shun knew this man's determination.

  That bag of gold and silver was his determination.

  If standing on Chao Sheng's side, naturally Xiao Shun hopes she is fine.

  After these years of getting along, we understand each other's temperament and character. Cai Sheng has a good heart and is kind-natured, it's really a pity that she's been treated as a servant. Now that her family members have come to take her away, once she leaves, she'll be free and won't have to worry about looking at the master's face or worrying about being fired at any moment.

  But...

  Xiao Shun also knew that Chao Sheng's matter was not so simple.

  Not like those slaves who were sold for ten years or a few years and could leave after redeeming their contract.

  Besides, our own king... can he afford it?

  Xiao Shun is an eunuch, everyone thinks it's a pity.

  Besides, at this time... The Wang Fu's rear residence is going to add someone. Counting and counting, in the mansion, who can compare with Chao Sheng in terms of talent?

  This thing... is really hard to handle.

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  The big orange wants to listen to bedtime stories, and I read until my voice is hoarse... Then I coaxed him to sleep and came back to continue writing this chapter.