I was a conman in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 237 Forced to Help

Chapter 237 Forced to Help

Wang Wenzhou learned what had happened from Fu Ying.

After being injured, Wang Qiang crawled for a while, but lost too much blood and fell unconscious. Fu Ying happened to pass by, saw Wang Qiang, carried him home, and took good care of him. Two days later, Wang Qiang woke up.

Fu Yingde went out to work to support the family, and Fu Niu Niu usually took care of Wang Qiang.

Wang Qiang was shot in the buttocks and stabbed in the thigh, leaving him unable to get out of bed. One time, unable to hold it any longer, he needed to use the toilet and had to ask Fu Niuniu for help.

Fu Niu Niu didn't pay any attention and carried Wang Qiang to the toilet, even helping him take off his pants.

不幸的是，这事被傅英看到了。他气愤的揍了王强一顿，之后便口口声声，王强坏了他孙女清白，要王强娶傅妞妞。

Fu Niu Niu was really ugly; she had a birthmark the size of a palm on her face, and her nose was crooked. Wang Qiang had been with Wang Wenzhou for so long and was used to sleeping with beautiful women, so how could he agree to that?

Unable to reach an agreement, Fu Ying decided to force herself on Wang Qiang. Terrified, Wang Qiang explained his identity and demanded that Fu Ying escort him back to Hanshan, arguing that marriage was an arranged marriage, and he had no say in the matter.

Fu Ying thought it made sense, so she and her granddaughter pushed the rooster cart and took Wang Qiang back to Hanshan. Who knew that Wang Qiang, that scoundrel, would try to deny everything once they got to Hanshan.

So, Fu Ying and his grandson held onto Wang Qiang tightly. With so many people watching, Fu Xingping couldn't use force, so he had to go and ask Wang Wenzhou for help.

Fu Ying looked at Wang Wenzhou and said righteously, "Wang Qingtian, you have to stand up for my Niu Niu! This ingrate, if he doesn't marry my Niu Niu, she'll never be able to face anyone!"

"Young Master! You can't betray me! If I hadn't risked my life to save you that day, you would be dead!" Wang Qiang pleaded, grabbing Wang Wenzhou.

Wang Wenzhou thought for a moment and then said, "Old man, do you think one thousand taels of silver is enough?"

"Huh?" Fu Ying frowned and asked, "Wang Qingtian, what do you mean by this?"

Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "One thousand taels of silver is compensation for Xiao Qiang ruining your Niu Niu's reputation. How about you take one thousand taels of silver and bring your Niu Niu home?"

"Wang Qingtian, how can you do this? A thousand taels of silver can't buy back my Niu Niu's innocence!" Fu Ying refused without even thinking.

Wang Wenzhou thought to himself, "I wonder what this old man from the countryside can do with a thousand taels of silver."

Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "Old man, a thousand taels of silver is quite a lot. A thousand taels of silver can buy two houses in Hanshan now. For outsiders like you, if you want to get a good citizen certificate in Hanshan, you can only do so after buying a house."

Wang Wenzhou continued to explain, “Two houses, one for yourselves, and one to be rented out. Then, you and your granddaughter can go in and out of Hanshan City a few times a day, and the silver you earn each month will be enough for you to live a life free from worries about food and clothing. Then you can find a son-in-law to live with your granddaughter. He can also carry on your family line. Why not?”

Fu Ying thought for a moment and then said, "Wang Qingtian, although I am poor, I know what money I should take and what money I shouldn't take! I will never take money that I shouldn't take! Niu Niu and I saved him, and he ruined my Niu Niu's reputation, so he has to marry Niu Niu! Otherwise, I will kill myself in front of you!"

"Damn it! That old bastard! So heartless! A thousand taels isn't enough?" Wang Wenzhou shook his head slightly and said, "Someone, bring ten thousand taels of cash!"

"Yes!"

A short while later, several sedan chair carriers carried a large wooden box into the room, inside which was ten thousand taels of silver.

Ten thousand taels of silver, weighing nearly a thousand catties, and a wooden box more than half a person's height, made a very conspicuous place in the room.

Wang Wenzhou pointed to the wooden box and said, "Old man, I know you saved Xiaoqiang without expecting anything in return. Here is ten thousand taels of silver. Take the silver and leave with your granddaughter. There is no happiness in forcing things! Besides, Xiaoqiang really didn't ruin your granddaughter's reputation! It was just an unintentional mistake!"

Wang Qiang nodded repeatedly and said, "Grandpa Fu, you saved my life! I know how to be grateful! But your granddaughter is so ugly! You want me to marry her? That's like taking my life!"

"Grandpa!" At this moment, Fu Niu Niu washed up, changed her clothes, and walked into the room.

"Ugh..." Wang Wenzhou and Wang Qiang both gagged at the same time when they saw Fu Niu Niu's appearance.

Fu Ying waved to Fu Niu Niu and said, "Niu Niu, let's go!"

Wang Wenzhou quickly clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your wisdom and righteousness, sir! Someone, help the old man carry the silver home!"

"Yes!" Several sedan chair carriers and soldiers quickly lifted the silver box.

"No need!" Fu Ying waved his hand at Wang Wenzhou and said, "Wang Qingtian, I've said it before, I won't take money that isn't rightfully mine! You can keep the money! Niu Niu, let's go!"

"Wait!" Wang Zhixin rushed over at this moment. He took Fu Ying's hand and said affectionately, "My dear in-law, how can you leave in such a hurry? You must stay for a drink before you go!"

"..."

Wang Wenzhou and Wang Qiang were immediately dumbfounded. "Old Wang, have you lost your mind? What in-laws? Open your eyes and look! Niu Niu is uglier than an ugly duckling!"

"Old Wang! Have you had too much to drink again today?" Wang Wenzhou said sarcastically.

Wang Zhixin said with a smile, "Father-in-law, please don't be angry. These two children are so disrespectful and don't know any manners."

"Pfft..." Wang Qiang immediately protested, "Grandpa! Can you please stop talking nonsense? What in-laws? I'd rather die than marry her!"

Wang Wenzhou gave Wang Qiang a thumbs up, saying, "Xiao Qiang has finally grown up!" For so long, Xiao Qiang had never dared to say "no" to Wang Zhixin.

"Xiaoqiang, a good wife should be virtuous! This marriage is settled! In-laws, let's go have a drink!" Wang Zhixin pulled Fu Ying out.

"Young Master! Help!" Wang Qiang looked at Wang Wenzhou with a wronged expression.

Wang Wenzhou said with a wry smile, "Xiao Qiang, I've lost my mind, and I can't save you now! In the Ming Dynasty, apart from orphans, very few people can decide their own marriage! It's okay, you can still take concubines! Marry all your lovers from the policewomen's team and Chunfeng Pavilion at the same time!"

"Pfft..." Wang Qiang was very depressed. Young Master! Why am I so unlucky! I'm not like you! When you married that ugly girl, the Duke of Ying's mansion gave you a huge dowry and even a title. My ugly girl has nothing but ugliness!

"Young Master! I beg you! For the sake of my life for you, you must help me with this!" Wang Qiang pleaded with a mournful face.

"Xiaoqiang! Don't rush! Let's take our time! Hey you, Niu Niu, I'm leaving Xiaoqiang in your care. I have official business to attend to!" After saying that, Wang Wenzhou put his arm around Sheng Lan and walked away laughing.

Wang Qiang glanced at Fu Niu Niu, feeling like he wanted to die!