Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Offered in Both Hands (1/2)

Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Offered in Both Hands

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Mrs. Yang didn’t have any particular feelings towards Feng Susu; it was the overly enthusiastic attitude of the servants at home that made her suspicious. However, since the last time she mentioned selling people, the servants had been exceedingly polite yet distant towards the Old Lady. Whenever Mrs. Yang asked them something, they would seal their lips and claim ignorance. With no way to vent her frustration, the Old Lady could only glare as Feng Susu entered the room.

“Aunt, you’re here. I’ve been feeling increasingly heavy these days and can’t go out, so I’ve been looking forward to your visit, just to chat with me,” Su Wenyue said, smiling as Xiao Xi took the basket from Feng Susu’s hands. She was genuinely happy that Feng Susu could come; her previous efforts had not been in vain.

“As long as you don’t mind, Lady Yue, I’ll come by more often,” Feng Susu also found that Madam Han was a very cheerful and straightforward person, easy to get along with, and she was intent on repaying.

“Didn’t Taier come today? Is he out at his stall?” Su Wenyue brought up An Tai, who was indeed a lovable child, obedient and sensible.

“Yes, as long as the weather is good, Taier is sure to be out setting up his stall. We rely on the money he earns from writing letters for people to get by. Taier is very filial and doesn’t want me to take on heavy work. He says it’s not worth it to wear myself out,” Feng Susu said, her voice filled with both heartache and pride when she talked about her son.

“Taier is truly a sensible child. But the world is becoming tougher by the day. Earning money from a street stall is getting more difficult and it’s also not safe,” Su Wenyue said, aware of the coming changes. The Imperial Court was starting currency reform, which had yet to be implemented in Xinye, but she knew it would likely soon cause chaos. Having lived through similar events in her previous life, she knew how bad things could get.

“That’s just the way it is,” Feng Susu sighed. She and her son didn’t even have a place to live; if they didn’t find a way to make money, they would be reduced to begging in the streets.

“Aunt, why don’t you and Taier come work for me? The world is becoming ever so unstable, and while my home might not be as rich and prestigious as others, it’s still a place to settle down,” Su Wenyue said. She didn’t lack servants but could still support two more. She worried that, once chaos erupted, Feng Susu and her son might not know where to go. Having invested so much in them, Su Wenyue didn’t want her efforts to go to waste. Besides, Feng Susu and her son were the kind-hearted people who would appreciate her help.

“How can this be? Lady Yue, you’ve already saved Taier’s life, and I’m so grateful. I don’t know how to repay you, I can’t cause you more trouble!” Feng Susu refused without thinking. She was not the type to take mile after being given an inch. She couldn’t keep imposing on others, especially now that, despite the difficulties, they were getting by.

“Aunt, I know you’re a kind-hearted person who recognizes kindness and don’t want to trouble me, but you also have to think about Taier. While you might not know, I’ve heard that the Imperial Court has just issued new decrees and it won’t be long before they’re enforced. With every new decree comes chaos, and it’s truly unsafe for Taier to be out on the streets with a stall, and income will likely diminish.”