[Through the Book] The ancestor only wants to live a long life

Chapter 118 Hu Shan Surrenders

The gatekeeper had some skills, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to find out the monthly salary of the county lady's maid while chatting with her.

After Hu Shan was called away by Tingqin, the servants in the county lady's house all made strange faces and looked weird, so he became wary.

As soon as the two of them left, he fell far behind them. In addition, he was more familiar with the route to the Marquis' Mansion than Hu Shan, so he hid in the blind spot of the two people's vision all the way, and was not discovered until the two of them stopped.

When the manager saw the two men fighting over a disagreement, he was shocked and immediately sent someone to report to Baishou Hall.

Rong Enqing, Princess Anyang and others were all in disbelief after hearing what the little maid said, and immediately asked someone to bring the two people over.

However, when the maid of Baishou Hall went to call for help, the two had already separated. One returned to the door to watch the servants move things, and the other returned to the main courtyard.

So it took some time before the two of them were brought here.

After entering Baishou Hall, Tingqin looked calm and had no idea why he was called here.

There was no expression on Hu Shan's face, but when he saw Tingqin was also called over, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, and he quickly lowered his head, trying to hide his swollen left face.

He could feel that Tingqin didn't hold back when she punched him, and the kick to his abdomen that followed didn't hold back either, so he stopped trying to take it. Fortunately, he didn't try to take it, otherwise, he wouldn't just have half his face swollen.

The wound on Hu Shan's face naturally could not be hidden from the people present.

Princess Anyang looked at Tingqin, who looked calm, and then looked at Hu Shan, who had obviously suffered a loss. The corners of her mouth could not help but rise. She thought to herself, it's good that I didn't suffer a loss.

Rong Enqing also discovered that it was Hu Shan who suffered the loss, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hu Shan, you are an old man in the Marquis' Mansion, how could you fight with the maid of the county lady? Don't you understand that a guest is a guest?"

Hu Shan said respectfully: "Madam is right, this matter is my fault, I am willing to accept the punishment."

"Well, I'll punish you..."

Rong Enqing was prepared to make a big deal out of a small matter. Anyway, Hu Shan, who had suffered the loss, would be punished severely regardless of whether he was right or wrong, and the Anyang County Lord's Mansion would be given enough face, and that would be the end of it.

Unexpectedly, before she could finish her words, Nanny Zhou interrupted her sharply, "Madam, it is not feasible to make a hasty decision before the matter is clarified."

Rong Enqing smiled awkwardly, "So what does Madam Zhou mean...?"

Madam Zhou looked at Tingqin and said, "Tell me, why did you two start fighting? Who started it first?"

Tingqin's expression remained unchanged. She knelt on the ground and said calmly, "It was I who started it first. Please punish me, Madam, and the County Lord."

Madam Zhou's face darkened. "Why did you do that? What's the problem between you and Hu Shan?"

"I didn't like him, so I beat him up."

"Pfft!"

As soon as Tingqin finished speaking, Princess Anyang couldn't help laughing. As expected of her maid, she could use the calmest tone to say the most arrogant words.

Nanny Zhou glared at Princess Anyang fiercely, then continued to watch Tingqin and asked, "Do you have anything else to say?"

Tingqin shook her head: "No. I will allow Madam to punish me."

At this time, Hu Shan said anxiously, "This matter has nothing to do with Miss Tingqin. It's all my fault. I am willing to bear all the blame. I also ask the Madam and the County Lord to show mercy and spare Miss Tingqin."

Everyone looked at Hu Shan and saw that he looked anxious and worried. They couldn't help but feel puzzled. After being beaten, he still helped the person who beat him to take the blame? No matter how you look at it, this is illogical. Unless there is some hidden reason.

Before anyone could say anything, Tingqin's face darkened and she said in a cold voice, "I made a mistake, so I should be punished. You don't need to take the blame for me. Master Hu, just take care of yourself."

The attitude of rejection is very obvious.

This is interesting.

Everyone thought of the same thing at the same time, and their eyes turned strangely towards the two of them.

Could it be that these two people are so heartless that they just don't care?

The more Rong Enqing thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case. Otherwise, how could Hu Shan be beaten with his skills? And looking at the two people's completely different attitudes... It couldn't be wrong!

Thinking of this, Rong Enqing smiled and said, "Since both of them admit that they are at fault, why not fine each of them half a month's salary as a small punishment and a big warning."

Princess Anyang nodded quickly and agreed with a smile: "I think Madam Tai's proposal is feasible. Then each person will be fined half a month's salary."

Since both of them said so, Nanny Zhou didn't want to refute them too much, so she stopped talking.

The matter was resolved peacefully.

But afterwards, when the Anyang County Lady and her group returned, Madam Zhou punished Tingqin by making her kneel on the gravel road for two hours. As usual, she had to hold a full basin of water on her head.

The reason is that if he is not severely punished for causing trouble outside, he will surely bring disaster to the county mansion in the future.

Faced with Nanny Zhou who had the final say, Princess Anyang’s pleas were of no avail.

Then, I couldn't get out of bed for three days.

After hearing this, Hu Shan thought about it again and again, endured it again and again, and finally found Rong Enqing.

"Madam, I have something to ask of you, please help me!"

Hu Shan, contrary to his usual behavior, knelt in front of Rong Enqing and kowtowed heavily.

Hu Shan's actions startled Rong Enqing.

She was actually a person who didn't follow rules, and wasn't strict with her servants, so she usually just bowed and bowed, and that was enough. This was the first time Hu Shan had given her such a big gift.

"Master Hu, what are you doing? If you have anything to say, get up and talk."

Hu Shan did not stand up and still knelt on the ground.

He looked painful, his eyes full of worry, "I heard that Miss Tingqin was severely punished after returning home, and has been unable to get out of bed. I would like to ask the Madam to take me to see her."

Rong Enqing opened his mouth in astonishment. "You, a foreign man, actually want to go to the county lady's mansion to meet the county lady's personal maid? This, I'm afraid it's inappropriate, right?"

My god, how much does Hu Shan like listening to the zither? He even disregards the rules and etiquette and worldly morality?

Rong Enqing couldn't help but persuade him, "Master Hu, I know you have feelings for Miss Tingqin, but this kind of thing requires mutual consent. I think Miss Tingqin doesn't seem to have that intention towards you. But you are so persistent, which is not good for both you and her. I advise you to give up!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a complex look flashed across Hu Shan's expression.

Just when Rong Enqing thought Hu Shan was about to say something, Hu Shan fell into a long silence.

Rong Enqing didn't rush him and waited for him to think it through.

After an unknown amount of time, Hu Shan raised his head with a struggling expression and looked at Rong Enqing, and asked in a heavy tone: "Madam, can I trust you?"

Rong Enqing was stunned and looked at Hu Shan in confusion.

Hu Shan clenched his fists, and his expression changed from struggle and hesitation to firmness and determination.

He said, "Madam, listen to the piano, it's my daughter!"