Chapter 497 - 497: Easier to Bear a Grudge than to Remember a Kindness

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

When the father and son went in, Zhang Guisheng took a look. There were a

few snoring men on the main bed. A nauseating stench of feet and sweat assaulted his nose.

Zhang Guisheng pulled Zhang Defa outside and whispered, “Father, let’s go to East Main Street tomorrow and see if we can find the Zhou family. We’ll get some silver to treat my leg and find a private school to sit in. As we earn money, we’ll prepare for the imperial examination.”

Zhang De felt that this was the only way. “Alright, I’ll accompany you tomorrow morning.”

The father and son discussed what to do after finding the Zhou family outside before going to bed.

After Li Yu’s family returned from Lin County, Granny Chen took a letter and handed a small cloth bag to Li Yu. “Madam, the caravan from Tongzhou brought it to you. I heard from the escort that a family with the surname Hu asked me to bring it here.”

The Hu family in Tongzhou might be from Hu Village. Why did they think of bringing her a letter?

After Li Yu opened the letter, she saw that it said, “Madam, I’m Hu Cheng, the new patriarch of Hu Village. The kid from our village is a shop assistant in a tavern in Tongzhou. He happened to hear a family with the surname Zhang and a person called Mr. Yang conspiring…”

After reading it, Li Yu handed the letter to Zhou Jia and waved the cloth bag in her hand. “Xiao Xi, take a look. There are still people who remember that we helped them in the past and found out that someone is scheming against us. They even brought a letter from afar to remind us and helped me collect wild rice.”

After Zhou Jia saw this, he nodded and said, “That’s right! It’s easier to bear a grudge than to remember a kindness. Back then, you even taught the people of Hu Village a lesson. Who would have thought that the Hu family, who were thieves, would always remember your kindness?”

Li Yu smiled and said, “That’s why people say that the same rice raises a hundred kinds of people!”

Zhou Jia nodded and turned to look at Yangyang, who was squatting by the cradle and teasing Yueyue. “Yang’er, how’s your homework these days?”

Yangyang turned to look at Zhou Jia proudly. “Father, Sir praised me yesterday. He even said that if I pass the test next month, I can attend class with those older children.”

Zhou Jia smiled and went forward to hold his hand. “Alright, let’s go to the study. I’ll test you.”

Li Yu watched as the father and son left hand in hand. She tucked the two children in and asked Granny Chen to watch the children before going to the backyard to see the sweet potatoes.

Zhang Defa’s family woke up early in the morning. After asking about the location of East Street, they rushed towards it.

When they reached East Street, the sun was already high. The family looked at the houses on both sides of the street. The magnificently decorated shops were placed in a dazzling array.

Most of the carriages on the street were pulled by tall horses. The clothes of the pedestrians were either rich or noble.

The family couldn’t care less about familiarizing themselves. They split up and walked around the streets on East Main Street. When they asked around, they were ordered around and chased away by servants with sticks.

The family was hungry and only found Li Yu’s house in the afternoon.

Standing opposite Li Yu’s house, Zhang Guisheng bent down and rubbed his sore injured leg. He looked sinisterly at the vermilion door opposite him and the majestic stone lion at the door. He had mixed feelings…

Chen Zhaodi looked at the mansion opposite with red eyes. “Heavens! That bitch actually lives in such a big and good house.”

Zhang Defa also watched blankly. Thinking of the scene when he was chased away by those servants, he suddenly felt a little afraid.

“Guisheng, that bitch was never a good person in the past. Now that she’s the high and mighty Madam of an official, can we get any benefits?”

“We have to give it a try even if we can’t get it. Mr. Yang said that the richer such a family is, the more they care about their reputation. He asked Mother to talk to her about conditions. If she doesn’t agree to us, we’ll make a fuss outside the door. Didn’t she say that he who is down needs fear no fall? We’re all down and out now.”

Zhang Defa felt that Zhang Guisheng had hit the nail on the head. “Yes, we’re down and out now. We’re not afraid of her.”

Chen Zhaodi looked at the two of them and then at the opposite side. She swallowed nervously. “How much silver is appropriate for her to give us?” Zhang Defa thought for a moment. “I have to ask for a few thousand taels!”

Zhang Guisheng gritted his teeth and said, “Mother, look at the situation first when you see Li Yu. Be bold and ask for more. Let’s see what she says!” “Okay, okay!” Chen Zhaodi nodded repeatedly.

Someone behind them shouted, “Why are you guys sneaking around here? Get lost. How dare you come here?”

Zhang Defa hurriedly bowed and smiled apologetically. “I’ll leave now.”

Zhang Guisheng clenched his fists and took a deep breath. “Mother, we’ll wait for you at the alley entrance. It’s up to you.”

“Oh!” Chen Zhaodi took a deep breath and strode towards the Zhou Mansion’s door.

When she reached the stone lion, she turned to look at Zhang Defa and their son, who were standing opposite her. She mustered his courage and went up the steps. She stood at the door and looked at Uncle Liu. He shouted, “Call Li Yu out. I have something to say to her.”

Uncle Liu looked at the bluffing Chen Zhaodi indifferently. “Who are you? Why are you looking for my Madam?”

Chen Zhaodi raised her head and said, “You’ll know who I am when she comes out.”

“Wait a moment.” Uncle Liu turned around and walked in.

When Li Yu heard Granny Yang’s words, she chuckled and said, “You came quite quickly!”

‘Madam, I’ll send them away,” Granny Yang said.

“This family is like rats in the gutter. They love to play tricks in the dark. This time, they dare to come looking for us.” Li Yu stood up. “Let’s go! Let’s meet her. ”

“Yes, Madam.” Granny Yang followed Li Yu out.

Zhou Jia got out of the carriage and saw an old woman standing at the door. He immediately understood who it was.

When Uncle Liu saw Zhou Jia return, he went forward and bowed. “Master, this old woman is looking for Madam.”

Chen Zhaodi looked at Zhou Jia, who was wearing an official uniform and had an extraordinary aura. She cowered and glanced at the father and son waiting at the entrance of the alley. She mustered her courage and waited for Zhou Jia to ask her.

“Get rid of her. If she doesn’t leave, throw her out.”

Zhou Jia walked past her without looking at her.

Chen Zhaodi shouted, “Lord Zhou, do you know who I am?”

Zhou Jia turned around and looked at Chen Zhaodi with a hawk-like sharp gaze. “Chen Zhaodi, how dare a rat in the gutter come out again? Throw her out.”

How did he know about her? Chen Zhaodi was dumbfounded.

Ji Xiang went forward and grabbed her collar, throwing her down the steps.

Zhang Defa and Zhang Guisheng ran out and shouted, “Help! Someone was beaten up. An official of the Imperial Court killed someone…”

Chen Zhaodi rolled over and lay on the ground. She patted the ground and cried, “You’re killing me. Is there still justice? Li Yu, you b*tch, why don’t you dare to come out and see me? Back then, the two of you lived in my house, ate at my house, and used my house.. Now that you’ve become rich, you’ve turned against me…”