Chapter 379: Once the Second in Command of the State Government
Chapter 379: Once the Second in Command of the State Government
Gao Shuying was stunned for a moment, it was really unexpected.
"Why do you ask this, Kamaer?"
"That day, Big Brother Wei went to get someone to paint his portrait. I was there too. I saw that Big Brother Wei wanted to paint a large portrait from a small one. I thought it was strange, so I asked him a few more questions. Then I found out that Big Brother Wei's cousin had gone missing since she was a child."
"Brother Wei said he's been looking for her for eight years and hasn't given up. I think the reason you two haven't been together yet is because of Brother Wei's unfinished business. Sister Gao, I want to do my best to help you. I hope you can be happy."
Yes, she has other purposes, but this does not conflict with her hope that Gao Shuying will get what she wants.
Moreover, the Guanning Iron Cavalry’s base was abandoned, and Gao Shuying was still keeping an eye on Song Laosan’s movements, but she just couldn’t find any clues.
With Gao Shuying's ability to gather information, she might have guessed the relationship between her and Song Lao San. She also wanted to avoid future troubles for herself.
Gao Shuying listened, and her heart felt warm and a little sad.
smiled.
"I'm glad you think this way. Over the years, I've been helping him find someone. I've seen countless faces and asked countless people, but to no avail. So you don't have to bother with this and tire yourself out."
"Sister Gao, I actually have some special skills that might be able to help. I can't guarantee that I can do it, but one more person means one more force, right?"
"I came all the way to Yuezhou just for this matter. Sister Gao really treats me like a sister. Please tell me."
Seeing Qiao Lian'er's firm attitude, Gao Shuying was a little surprised. The little girl actually cherished her so much. She hoped that she would be happy soon.
Before I knew it, my eyes were a little moist.
In fact, it was no secret that the Chu family was looking for their daughter. Even if she hid it, Jian'er could find out if he put in some effort.
It would be better to fulfill her kindness.
"Wei Chi's aunt's family is surnamed Chu. Uncle Chu was once the governor's deputy, coordinating state affairs. Uncle Chu was born weak and married for several years before he had a daughter. But when she was a few months old, she was abducted. The mastermind of the theft was quickly apprehended. It turned out to be a provincial official, under Uncle Chu's rank. Many matters were subject to his control, and the resentment was deep. So, the official bribed someone to steal Uncle Chu's only child, intending to make this incident a lifelong pain for Uncle Chu."
"Since we have caught the person, we must know where he is hidden." Qiao Jianer said.
Gao Shuying shook his head. "That officer had anticipated the discovery, so he had the baby thrown hundreds of miles away, without telling the exact location. That way, no matter how hard he was tortured, he wouldn't be able to utter a single word. And the people he sent out, whom he paid a sum of money, had already fled to the ends of the earth and are nowhere to be found."
Qiao Jianer frowned in disgust: "He's so heartless."
"Yes, for Uncle Chu, he would rather die than have his children abandoned outside to fend for themselves."
"Uncle Chu is now fifty-two years old, a prime age, but his temples have already turned gray. He's been distracted and lacks energy. He's been demoted to a clerk. Aunt Chu has cried so much that she's blinded and needs someone to support her to barely walk."
"They should have been a happy family of three. Uncle Chu had great prospects for his career, but everything was ruined."
Gao Shuying took a sip of tea silently.
"As for Wei Chi, his uncle Chu and his wife saved his parents' lives, and the two families are relatives, so he has to help his aunt find her daughter and fulfill their wish no matter what."
"If you ask where their house is, it's in Wanglongfang, behind this main street, house number 21."
Yes, here below the county town, there are alleys behind the streets, but in the big city, behind the commercial street are residential quarters, divided into pieces, and separated by large alleys, each piece has its own name.
If you are familiar with the streets and alleys, when looking for someone, you just need to know their address.
"Has the Chu family ever considered that a baby thrown outside, even in the wilderness, might not survive?"
"As a parent, who wouldn't have thought of this? It's just that in the end, there's no trace of the person alive or dead, so we just cling to our fantasies."
"Actually, if they had known their daughter was dead earlier, it would have been fine. They could have let go of that wish, accepted the reality, and lived a good life. But Uncle Chu and his wife always thought about what would happen if their daughter was still alive and was adopted, suffering all kinds of hardships, or even being married off to a bad family, leading to a life of misery. The thought of this made them unable to eat or sleep."
"I went to see Uncle Chu a few days ago. He's sick and has taken a temporary leave to recuperate at home. I don't know how he's doing now."
"Jian'er, let's go take a look." Gao Shuying said as he took out some change to pay the bill.
"it is good."
Qiao Jianer stood up.
Wanglongfang is very close and we arrived there quickly. We walked through the alleys and found the gate of Yard No. 21.
This area is full of large houses with three entrances and three exits. It seems to be a gathering place for dignitaries or wealthy people. The guards at each house are quite vigilant.
The Chu family guard saw Gao Shuying and said, "Miss Gao is here. Please wait a moment. I will go and tell the master and his wife."
Looking in from the outside, unlike other houses that have a lot of layouts, even if the branches and leaves wither in winter, you can still see the lush and prosperous scene of spring and summer. The inside is empty, with only some scattered trees standing alone, and those large porcelain pots used to plant flowers and trees are idle, and I don’t know how many years they have been idle.
Under the pavilion, which was mottled by wind and rain, two servants were dozing there, looking very lazy, one of them was holding a broom in his arms.
Qiao Jianer couldn't bear to look at such a bleak scene.
Regardless of whether the daughter of the two elders is Qiao Yunni, they miss their child so much that their home becomes deserted. They slowly approach the end of their lives in regret and hatred day after day. No matter who sees them, they will be moved by such deep family affection.
"Ms. Gao, please come in." The guard looked at Qiao Jian'er again: "This is—"
"She's my stepsister."
"Okay, please come in."
The guard led someone in, and Gao Shuying asked, "How is Mr. Chu's health?"
"Master Wei asked the family doctor to come and prescribe some medicine. After taking it for half a month, he is finally feeling better. Alas, our master's condition is mainly due to heart disease, which has dragged down his health."
"Miss Gao, please persuade the master and the mistress. After so many years, they should let things go. While their health is still strong, they should quickly adopt a child to support the family."
The security guard is also an old man and has been in the Chu family for many years.
When I entered the main hall, I saw two white-haired old men sitting in the main seats, with tea on the tea table.
Old Madam Chu's eyes were open, but there was no light in them, and she was supporting herself with a cane.
Mr. Chu had a smile on his face, but it looked weak and powerless, as if it was forced.
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