AWB Chapter 125: Selling Pan Jinlian at the Start
Chapter 125: Selling Pan Jinlian at the Start
"Brother, I heard a rumor while I was on duty today. They say you married a beautiful woman, but that Ximen Qing forcibly took her from you. Is that true?"
Qingmo was stunned for a moment. Who had Wu Song heard this from? "No, that woman was indeed too beautiful. She was too good for me, so I sold her. I sold her for a thousand taels of gold. Haven't you noticed that I don't sell steamed buns anymore?"
Wu Song was speechless for a moment, but still said angrily, "Brother, tell me the truth. Did Ximen Qing force you? He and Pan Shi have been colluding for a long time. It's outrageous! Brother, don't be afraid. I'll kill those two and avenge you."
Clear foam: ...
"Don't talk nonsense. I'm asking you, would you choose a thousand taels of gold or a woman?"
"Gold."
“That’s it. That Pan was originally a maid in a wealthy family. She was sold to me for a penny. Now that I have money, what kind of wife can’t I marry? What use is that Pan? I bought her for a penny and resold her for a fortune. This is a good deal.”
"cocoa…"
Wu Song still looked unwilling and muttered, "Brother, that's what you say, but Ximen Qing forcibly took another man's wife, so he can't be let off easily."
Qingmo shook her head helplessly, thinking that Wu Song was indeed a tiger-slaying hero, his righteousness was a bit too much.
"Brother, let's not talk about this anymore. I was the one who went to Ximen Qing. Now that I have this money, I'm living a very happy life. Come on, let's go have a drink."
Wu Song scratched his head, thinking it made sense. "In that case, I'll listen to my brother."
So the two went out to a tavern, and the affair between Ximen Qing and Pan Jinlian was gradually forgotten, like a leaf falling into water.
Qingmo was secretly pleased, finally managing to change the subject. Otherwise, she really didn't know how Wu Song would have continued to pester her. This brainless guy, did he really want to kill Ximen Qing and Pan Jinlian so that he could submit to Song Jiang as a pledge of loyalty?
Although the matter had passed, not long afterward Wu Song found Qingmo and proposed to travel far away to accomplish something great.
Qingmo gave him a sharp rap on the head. "You can't stay idle for even a day. Your brother is counting on you to support me in my old age. You quit your perfectly good job just like that. What are you doing wandering the world? Don't think I don't know what you're up to."
"Brother, please let me go. I'm so bored patrolling here every day, I can't stand it."
Qingmo glanced at him, nodded, and said, "Alright, since you want to make something of yourself, I'll go with you. I'll take you to do something big."
Upon hearing this, Wu Song looked at Qingmo with some surprise, his expression stiffening. Although he wouldn't look down on Wu Dalang, what could his brother do with him in this state? Would the two of them go sell pancakes together?
"Um! Brother, you should stay home and relax. I'll go see the world and come back."
Qingmo sneered inwardly. What a naive person he's been through. In the end, he still ended up as a bandit.
"Hmph, so you don't believe me?"
Qingmo didn't say much. She went to the backyard, pulled out a wooden stick, and started hitting Wu Song. At first, Wu Song just dodged, but later he realized that no matter how he dodged, he couldn't avoid it, so he started to take it seriously.
"So, do you submit or not?"
Qingmo was beaten to the ground by Wu Song, while she looked down at him from her high position. Hehe, as expected, she didn't need to look up to people to talk, which made her so arrogant.
Wu Song was also surprised that his brother had such skills. He quickly said, "I'm impressed, I'm impressed, brother. Where did you learn your skills? They're so amazing. I've never seen you use them before."
Qingmo looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, her face full of sorrow: "Sigh, brother, I just wanted to live an ordinary life. Since you want to go out and make your way in the world, I'll go with you. Don't ask too many questions. An elder brother is like a father, so don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."
Seeing this, Wu Song stopped asking questions. He wasn't very shrewd, and he figured his brother wouldn't lie to him.
Qingmo took Wusong to the yamen to say goodbye to the county magistrate, while she stared at the bounty posted on the wanted poster with shining eyes. Hehe, I'm going to get rich, I'm going to get rich.
Wouldn't it be a pity if someone came to Water Margin but didn't join Liangshan? What would they do on Liangshan? Of course, they would rid the people of evil!
Since the 108 heroes were going to die sooner or later anyway, and there weren't many left in the end, she might as well send them off on their way, so that they wouldn't be used by the emperor in the future. She could also use the reward money to buy meat to eat.
This is the light of righteousness. She can also earn money through her own abilities. What kind of heroes and outlaws are they? They are just a bunch of robbers and thieves who commit all kinds of evil deeds, such as murder and arson.
We're all the same kind of people. We won't criticize the eldest sister, but please don't say she's ruthless.
Take that shrewish Sun Erniang, for example. She conspired with her husband to kill people for money and sold human flesh buns. You call that being straightforward?
Dong Ping, one of the Five Tiger Generals, was infatuated with the daughter of Prefect Cheng. When Prefect Cheng disagreed, he betrayed his master and helped Liangshan open the city gates. He not only robbed the Cheng family's daughter but also slaughtered the entire family. Can you call that a hero?
That Black Whirlwind Li Kui was an even more reckless man, who liked to bully people without asking why, bullying them like chickens.
It goes without saying that the strategist was useless; he came up with all the bad ideas. In order to force others to join the Liangshan bandits, he burned down their homes, causing their families to be destroyed and their lives to be lost.
At this moment, Wu Song came over and said from the side, "Brother, what are you looking at!"
Qingmo's cool gaze fell on Wu Song again. Her adopted brother was even more brainless, only full of loyalty. He would do whatever Song Jiang told him to do. It was unbearable to watch.
Qingmo said coolly, "Look at our future. This is all part of our future business. Just wait and see how your brother defeats this rabble."
Wu Song was completely baffled, scratching his head with a puzzled look on his face.
Qingmo didn't say much. After the two of them went home and packed their bags, they set off. Qingmo had a large knife slung across her back, which looked taller than her from a distance, making her look rather ridiculous.
Watching the two brothers walk away, Granny Wang spat out the melon seed shells in her mouth: "Pah, with Wu Da's physique, he dares to try to roam the martial world. I wonder if he'll even make it back alive."
We should also understand Wang Po. She probably just loves to talk. She gets uncomfortable if she doesn't speak ill of others.
So before Qingmo left, she sprinkled some medicine on her body to ensure that she would never be able to speak again, and now she could be quiet.
Wu Song was excited all the way, while Qingmo remained as calm as an old dog. "What's there to be excited about? Your sister's life is longer than yours."
It's still a bit early. The Liangshan bandits haven't all gathered yet, and some haven't even become outlaws. If they haven't become outlaws, it means there's no bounty. Without a bounty, it's just working for free, and we can't do this unprofitable business.
So she wasn't in a hurry. After all, there's a world of its own wherever there are people. She decided to be a good person and deal with any bandits she encountered along the way.
Then they were sent to the government to collect a reward. Although they were all small fry and not worth much money, even a small mosquito is still meat.
Anyway, under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be her turn to take action. Wu Song is just a tool and a henchman.
I have to say, this younger brother is really good. He's obedient, can carry luggage, earn money, and act as a bodyguard.
Nice! Don't say she doesn't spoil him. She won't even let him sit on the memorial tablet of the 108 heroes. How could she not spoil him? She spoils him way too much, little brother. You should be secretly happy!
Wu Song: Listen to me, thank you, Shuan Q!!!