My sister became the empress, but I'm still growing vegetables and raising chickens

Chapter 165 I'm Going to Get My Daddy Back

Si Muyan opened his eyes at this time and said, "Little brother, when I moved into this room, I sorted out everything in the room. The things that big brother left behind are all in that box. Go and look for it. There is a letter tucked inside the top book."

The younger brother quickly walked into the room and opened a box covered with a piece of cloth. Inside was a box full of books. He had never read most of these books because they were indeed obscure and difficult to understand.

When my eldest sister moved in, she cleared out all the books that my father could read on a daily basis and use to teach the children. The remaining box was not used for the time being, so it was put away.

When I opened the book, there was indeed a letter inside.

My younger sister and younger brother read the letter but were still confused.

"Sister, this letter should be from someone else to Brother. It's just an ordinary greeting letter, nothing special."

Si Muyan said, "This letter was received about three months before my eldest brother passed away. Judging from the content of the letter, this gentleman and my eldest brother must have been close friends, regardless of age difference. The first thing the gentleman did upon taking office was to send a letter to my eldest brother. My eldest brother also took this letter very seriously, folding it neatly and keeping it in one of his favorite books."

My younger sister understood and carefully read the signature at the end of the letter: "Luo Jingxin, who is it?"

"I only know that it's a man named Luo. Jingxin isn't his given name; it's probably a pseudonym he gave himself after becoming acquainted with my eldest brother. Furthermore, the letter was sent from Lingnan City, which suggests he was transferred from Fenghuang County to Lingnan City at the time."

The younger sister nodded. "If that's the case, with my brother's connections, as long as Lord Luo is still serving in Lingnan City, he should be able to help us. The only worry is that his term is three years, and after his term is up, he might not still be in Lingnan City."

"We have to try it to find out." Si Muyan said, "Little sister, go ask An Susu for help. The people who go to the An family's teahouse are either rich or noble. The An family must have some power behind them. Don't bother him with anything else. He should be able to help you find out about this matter."

"Okay, I'll go now."

The younger brother was still anxious: "But, after asking around, I still don't know when I'll get any results. Even if I meet that Lord Luo, I don't know when he will be able to save Daddy. Daddy... can he wait until then?"

Si Muyan said: "The Qian family is coming for me, so I will go and get my father back."

"How is that possible!"

Si Muyan wants to go to the prison to exchange Si Xingzhi back, because she is the owner of the Si family food store. After all, from the beginning of the business to the later opening of the store and workshop, everything was dominated by her.

And her father, Si Xingzhi, was as fragile as a blade of grass. He knew nothing and could do nothing.

Aunt Jin shook her head like a rattle. "I've been to jail to see the master, and that prison is no place for women. And they say the Si family committed a serious crime, so they held the master in solitary confinement and used torture. Miss, how could a girl like you endure such suffering? No, even the master would never allow you to go."

As soon as the village head came over, he heard Si Muyan say that she was going to exchange Si Xingzhi back, and he tried his best to stop her.

"Girl Yan, this won't do. Do you think those jailers are decent people? It's impossible. You are a girl, and you look like this. There must be someone who has bad intentions towards you..."

Everyone nodded, feeling that Si Muyan should not go.

But Si Muyan was very calm: "I never care about reputation, what I care about is my family. I know my father's health very well. He won't last much longer. If I don't get him out, and delay it for another two days, I'm afraid he won't be able to come out."

"Sister, you just woke up this morning and you are weak..." The second sister burst into tears. It was a pity that she could do nothing. Even if she wanted to go to jail for her father and sister, no one was willing to accept her.

The younger sister also said, "Big sister, why don't you just follow my method? I should be able to delay Boss Qian for three or four days. With you here, maybe we can settle this matter."

"My Si family acts in accordance with our conscience and will never compromise for the sake of survival!" Si Muyan shook her head firmly: "No need for any of you to persuade me. This time, I have to go. Little sister, you must remember my words. Do everything I say from now on."

No one in the family could persuade Si Muyan, so my younger sister had to ask Doctor Cheng for help.

Doctor Cheng stroked his beard, shook his head, and said, "This girl's filial piety is admirable, but how can there be so many miracles in the world? She's just woken up from a serious illness and is so desperate to make trouble, she's throwing her own life away. However, I, a compassionate doctor, how could I bear to see such a scene? I'll give you a pill. Drink it first. It will boost your vitality and allow you to be as healthy as before for the next twelve hours. Otherwise, I can't do anything else."

He left a pill and wrote down the prescription for Si Muyan's daily medicine. He refused to ask for the medical fee, saying that the Xu family had already given a generous amount, then waved his sleeves and left.

After taking the pills, Si Muyan felt much better and quickly arranged the rest of the matter. Everyone felt heavy-hearted, knowing that the eldest sister's death would definitely be dangerous, but now that things had come to this, they were helpless.

Arriving at the county town, they split up. The three Zhu brothers accompanied Si Muyan and Aunt Jin to the government office to exchange Si Xingzhi. He Song, Boss Zhao, and the second sister accompanied the youngest sister to find Boss An to inquire about the situation of Lord Luo mentioned in the letter.

Not long after the carriage continued moving forward, it heard Zhu Laoer shout "Be careful" and stopped.

"What's going on?" Si Muyan lifted the car curtain to look.

I saw a young man rolling on the ground, crying out "Ouch, ouch!" "My legs, my legs..."

Zhu Laoer was stunned: "You... stop talking nonsense, my horse and carriage didn't touch you at all!"

"My leg must be broken. You broke my leg, and you're not going to admit it?"

Si Muyan frowned at the young man. Although he was covered in dust and his clothes were threadbare, his collar and cuffs showed that he was well-dressed and must be a wealthy man. Furthermore, his hands were smooth and white, and his teeth were straight and even when he opened his mouth, which was enough to show that he had always lived a life of luxury.

How could such a person come out to blackmail others?

Si Muyan simply got off the carriage, walked over quickly and said, "You can eat these two sesame cakes first. I have another hundred coins. My family has been in trouble and I can't take out more money. Please give me some."

"I thought people who rode in carriages were rich, but it turns out you're poor. What bad luck..."

The young man said this, but he was not polite at all. He took the money and then went to take the pancake from Aunt Jin's hand. When their eyes met, he was stunned.

"You...Aunt Jin?"