This Life, I'm Raising the Right Man

After leaving the dance house, Su Yaoguang’s mood was quite good.

Zhou Wangshu noticed her cheerful mood and had a strange expression on his face.

With the loss of one hundred taels of silver and a bracelet, what exactly is she happy about?

"Miss Su..." A man in a cloth shirt stopped Su Yaoguang in her path, bowed to her, and said nervously, "You must be Miss Su from Taoyao Square, right?"

Su Yaoguang looked at the man in front of her with confusion: "Sorry, you are...?"

The man in the cloth shirt bowed again, showing a look of unease: "The lady does not know me, but I know the lady. I am Zhen Yuanfang, my respects to you."

A figure appeared in Su Yaoguang’s mind, that of Zhen Yuanfang dressed in official attire. However, when she met him, he was already an iron-faced and impartial officer at the Ministry of Justice, as dignified as could be, which was a stark contrast to his current frail appearance. Now, in his early twenties, he has a fair complexion and handsome looks, a typical charming young man. When she saw him in the past life, he had grown a beard, commanding respect without anger.

Su Yaoguang realized that after her rebirth, many things had changed. The Jiang Jing in her memory, the Zhen Yuanfang in her memory, both looked easily bullied when they were young.

"Does Mr. Zhen have any business?"

"I’m...ashamed." Zhen Yuanfang took out a box from the bundle he carried and said to Su Yaoguang, "This is my family heirloom. I came to escape the famine, and upon passing through here, I found local officials caring for their citizens like their own children, and many benevolent merchants assisting and saving the people. The epidemic here is the mildest among all places, so I plan to stay here long-term. I’m willing to be a shopkeeper at Taoyao Square, only requiring two hundred cents a month, plus food and lodging. As I traveled here from afar, the lady does not know my background. I’m willing to pledge this heirloom and retrieve it from the lady when I leave, as a show of sincerity."

"You’ve really got it all planned out." Zhou Wangshu snorted, "There’s no work to be found here, no grain to be bought. Even scholars might not have a way to make a living. Two hundred cents a month sounds like you’re losing out, but having a place providing food and lodging already saves you plenty."

"Yes, I’m aware of that. Actually, I’ve been wandering around the city these few days. By chance, I saw the lady feeding corn buns to a mother and daughter who had been hungry for several days under the eaves. I noticed the lady’s benevolence, which urged me to recommend myself."

"I accept your offer." Su Yaoguang responded, "Forget about the heirloom, you should keep it yourself! You look like a scholar, do you have any titles?"

"I’m currently a scholar, but I have failed several times afterwards, quite embarrassing."

"Mr. Zhen will surely be an exceptional talent in the future. If not successful this time, try next time. Even after several failures, there’s still opportunity. You are young, with plenty of time ahead, no need for discouragement."

"Thank you for your kind words, Miss. No, employer. Thank you, employer." Zhen Yuanfang bowed again, "I... I also have a younger brother, ten years old this year..."

"Just bring him along." Su Yaoguang thought about how his brother seemed to be a poor soul too. After meeting Zhen Yuanfang, she had heard about his story.

He had just gained a title not long ago, and was a minor official. His brother followed him to the Capital City, and they relied on each other for many years. One day, his brother was eyed by a powerful figure and forcibly taken into the estate. The boy had a stubborn nature and refused even at the cost of his life, getting hacked to death after attempting to assassinate the powerful figure. From then on, Zhen Yuanfang grew a hatred for evil and became an impartial official at the Ministry of Justice, famously known as the Soul Seeking Yama to the aristocratic family.

Su Yaoguang halfway ’picked up’ such a future significant figure, changing her plans from headed back to the academy with Zhou Wangshu, now taking Zhen Yuanfang to a rundown temple to find his brother.

She told Zhou Wangshu to go back first, only receiving an expression of displeasure from him. As she considered the fickleness of youth, she thought nothing of it, and she and Zhen Yuanfang were immersed in pleasant conversation, chatting happily.

"Have mercy... give us some food..."

Just upon entering the rundown temple, a group of people swarmed over.

Zhou Wangshu stood in front of Su Yaoguang, fiercely saying: "Get lost, just try touching her again and see if I don’t chop off your hand."

Seeing Zhou Wangshu’s dangerous look in his eyes, the crowd dared not approach.

Zhen Yuanfang came out, carrying a thin and pale little boy.

Su Yaoguang looked and said to Zhen Yuanfang: "He looks like he hasn’t eaten in a long time. Doesn’t our Taoyao Square serve porridge daily? Why haven’t you brought him to get some?"

"Before we arrived here, he was already sick, unable to eat. I could only feed him a little bit each day, which was barely enough."

"You didn’t mention a seriously ill younger brother when you suggested yourself. Now that everything has been agreed upon, this sick brother suddenly appeared. You really are cunning."

"I know there’s a very skilled female doctor at Taoyao Square. If my brother can be cured, you can deduct the medicine money from my wages." Zhen Yuanfang looked at Su Yaoguang nervously, afraid she might change her mind.

Su Yaoguang said: "His illness doesn’t seem like an epidemic, probably some other sickness. Anyway, we need to save him first. Carry him on your back and follow, we must hurry back to find the doctor."

"Thank you, employer." Zhen Yuanfang was even more grateful. "This kindness, Mr. Zhen will surely repay in this lifetime."

Su Yaoguang took the Zhen brothers back to Taoyao Square. When these unfamiliar brothers appeared, the Zhang sisters and Wang Huanzhi came to greet them. Su Yaoguang informed them of the situation, then asked Zhang Zhaodi to arrange a room for the Zhen brothers.

Previously, they built a few rooms as warehouses, which have now been freed, just right for the brothers to stay.

"His illness should be caused by eating something unclean during your travels, resulting in worms growing in his stomach. This can be easily handled, we just need to expel the worms."

"Thank you, doctor." Zhen Yuanfang said.

"Yaoguang, Wang Shu’s little face looks stormy, did you have a falling out?" Zhang Zhaodi asked, pointing toward the door.

"He’s just a kid, a little coaxing will do." Su Yaoguang said, "Leave it to you here, I’ll take him back to the academy. By the way, mom, keep a good watch on this brotherly pair. Although I think they aren’t bad people, it’s always prudent to keep an eye on them."

"You and Wang Shu be careful."

Su Yaoguang went out, pulling the sulking Zhou Wangshu along.

"I just saw the meat shop open there, later I’ll get some intestines and cook up some stir-fried intestines for you. Didn’t you say nothing tastes good lately, I’ll make something flavorful for you."

"One dish to brush me off?" Zhou Wangshu’s expression improved slightly, "You gave a hundred silver notes to someone you’ve never met, picked up these unknown brothers, even arranged a doctor for them, and I’m only worth a plate of intestines? But it makes sense, I’m just worth ten cents."

Su Yaoguang: "..."

He’s actually settling old scores!

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