26 My husband always pays attention to others (2/2)
”My name is Sheng. My surname is Liang,” the trader said.
”Mr. Liang, please sit down,” I asked. He straightened his head then sat down. Looking at his face, I estimate that Mr. Liang is only in his thirties. He doesn't look too old. He is not handsome like Liu Gongzhi.
Mr. Liang Sheng took two small wooden boxes on the table next to him. Ling readily approached the merchant and accepted the box.
”Junwangfei, I'm sorry. I only brought tea for you. Next time, I will bring you expensive herbs,” the merchant said cheerfully. I frowned. I received the box from Ling and opened it. I know that the tea provided is high quality. I gave it to Yao Mama. Yao Mama smiled.
This Mr. Liang said 'next time'. I understand what that means. He certainly hopes that he can cooperate with me.
”This is enough. Thank you, Mr. Liang,” I said casually. I feel a little worried. If this merchant asks for my help to expand his business in the capital then I will feel ashamed because I cannot help him. My reputation has been ruined because of my suicide attempt. As for Hui An, the people in this city called him the Waste Prince.
It seems he has never heard my story and the story of my husband.
”I am a small trader in a small town. A man approached me very politely. He asked my help to deliver a letter to his beloved wife. I was surprised when I arrived at the capital. It turns out that man is a prince,” Mr. Liang Sheng said with an embarrassed expression.
”Jungwangye is someone like that. He is polite to anyone. It's not your fault if you consider Jungwangye to be an ordinary person,” I reassured him. He nodded his head then smiled. Look relieved.
”I thank you for sending this letter. I can only give a little silver to you,” I called Ling to whisper some silver to give.
”Junwangfei, I'm sorry. I do not expect money. If I can, I ask for your help,” he said nervously. I sighed. Looks like this man really wants to ask for my help to develop his business.
”What can I do for you?” I asked in a voice as calm as possible while thinking of a plausible reason to reject it. Don't let it be seen that my husband and I don't have power.
”I'm looking for my wife. I have done evil things to her. She fled to the capital,” he said, his face bright red. His eyes filled with tears. He seemed to hold back his tears.
I am shocked.
”Your wife fled to the capital?” I asked again. He nodded his head.
”In the past, I only knew about gambling and spending my inheritance in that gambling table. She escaped to the capital after I beat her because she prevent me from gambling. I'm lamented. I want to improve our relationship. I changed myself during this three years. I learned to trade so I had the chance to go to this capital city,” Mr. Liang said again. I actually feel annoyed to hear his words.
Gamble?
Beat his wife?
It's only natural that his wife runs away.
”Are you really looking for her? What if she is married to someone else?” I asked him. He was surprised to hear my words. His face turned pale.
”At least I can ask for forgiveness. If she rejects me, I can understand. At least I can meet her one last time,” he said with a gloomy face. I knocked slowly on the table. Consider my abilities.
Looking for people in the capital city is not easy.
I really have no power and people look down on my husband.
However, I have a influential father. I also have a younger brother who has a wide range of relationships. I can ask for their help, right? In his letter, Hui An asked me to help this merchant. He said that he was 'feel pity and hoped he could help this merchant'. Although he did not ask me to help Mr. Liang, his words in the letter clearly implied that.
”Do you have her painting?” I asked him. He shook his head.
”Can you describe her face?” I asked.
”I remember my wife's face very well,” he said solemnly.
”Ling, bring paper, brush and ink,” I said to Ling firmly. Ling smiled. Her eyes sparkled and then nodded her head.
He has no his wife's picture but I can draw it from his describe.