Red Crossing Chapter 4

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Chapter 4: Establishing a Foothold in a Wealthy Family, Section 1: A Reward. Pang Xiaohu returned safely to the Nan Mansion alone. Zhang Erniang escorted him to the outskirts of Coconut Grove Town and then went back herself. The first person he saw was Chen Ma, who was waiting for him at the entrance of the Nan Mansion. Upon seeing him, Chen Ma immediately told one of her maids to quickly fetch Xiaohu's sister, Pang Juhua. Although she knew that Xiaohu had not been harmed, Pang Juhua still hugged him and cried her heart out. When Seventh Concubine Yuan Ruyu heard that Pang Xiaohu had returned, she immediately instructed her personal maid to invite him into her room. She had her son, Third Young Master Nan Zhicheng, come over to thank Xiaohu for saving her life, and her daughter, Huizhu, also came out to thank Xiaohu. Xiaohu repeatedly said that he dared not accept such a gift, but he could not refuse Seventh Concubine's request, so he had to accept the greetings and then respectfully return the greetings to the young master and young lady. Seventh Concubine told Xiaohu that she had no authority in the mansion, but she would personally ask for a reward for him when the master returned. She first had her maid, Qiuju, wrap fifty silver dollars for Xiaohu, saying it was a small token of her appreciation. This was no small sum; at that time, one silver dollar was enough for Pang Xiaohu's parents and siblings to live on for a month. The Seventh Concubine also told Xiaohu that he didn't need to do anything for the next few days, to rest well, and that he could sleep or go for a stroll if he wanted. Xiaohu thanked the Seventh Concubine, bowed, and withdrew. Yuan Ruyu watched Xiaohu's retreating figure, lost in thought. Since marrying into the Nan family, she had always been cautious in her words and actions, avoiding arguments with anyone. However, she carried a heavy burden in her heart, often keeping her awake at night. She desperately needed a trustworthy and capable helper, and Pang Xiaohu seemed like a gift from heaven. But she had nothing special to offer him to win him over, and she now regretted not competing with the master for favor and resources like the other concubines. After returning home, Pang Xiaohu ate a very sumptuous lunch, prepared by the Seventh Concubine's orders to the inner kitchen and delivered by Chen Ma. His eldest sister and Chen Ma ate with him. After dinner, the older sister went back to work, while he went to Chen Ma's house and slept soundly on her bed until almost dinnertime. To avoid being disturbed, Chen Ma sat on a stool by the door, keeping watch. When Xiao Hu woke up, he found Chen Ma dozing off on the stool, her body slumped over. She hadn't slept well the night before because she was worried about Xiao Hu's safety. She looked rather comical, snoring and drooling. She was holding one of Xiao Hu's discarded jackets, patching up the holes before falling asleep. Xiao Hu noticed she was only wearing a loose cloth shirt, without a bra. Her large, white breasts seemed about to burst out of her clothes, and Xiao Hu suddenly felt his penis slowly harden, his heart racing. But it was still broad daylight, and there were many people around, so he forced himself to suppress his impulse and didn't reach out to touch Chen Ma's breasts. Chen Ma had already told him that he was allowed to touch her breasts. He wanted to carry Chen Ma to bed, but she weighed at least 130 or 140 pounds, and he couldn't lift her. He had to shake her awake. Chen Ma opened her eyes and saw it was Xiao Hu, asking, "Xiao Hu, why are you up? Sleep a little longer." Xiao Hu smiled and said, "I've been sleeping for half the day, it'll be dark soon." Chen Ma looked at the sky and then at the clothes Xiao Hu was holding in her hand, and smiled apologetically, "Look at me, I was going to mend your clothes, but I fell asleep." She got up and went to the room to find a piece of her deceased husband's clothing, helping Xiao Hu put it on while saying, "This is a little big, you'll have to make do with it for now." Xiao Hu said, "Thank you, Chen Ma." "Don't mention it, Chen Ma should thank you. And my good-for-nothing nephew Zhou Dahai, he should thank you even more. If it weren't for you, even if Master didn't want him dead, he would definitely have given him a good beating and kicked him out of the mansion." Chen Ma no longer treated Xiao Hu like a child. She felt that Xiaohu was a truly upright and reliable man, her pillar of support in the Nan family mansion. Recalling how she had wet herself yesterday when she took the young master from Xiaohu's arms, she suddenly felt an urge to burst into tears in his arms, her face involuntarily turning red. To hide her embarrassment, she poured Xiaohu a cup of cool tea. The next morning, the head steward of the Nan family mansion, Uncle Nan Qi, sent a servant to summon Xiaohu to the council hall to see the master. This was Xiaohu's first time meeting the renowned philanthropist Nan since entering the mansion; he had never even formally met the head steward, Uncle Nan Qi, before. On the way, he pondered what to say to Nan Dechang. Although Nan Dechang was known as the "Great Philanthropist Nan," Xiaohu's impression of him was that of a thoroughly wicked person. Just looking at the group of vicious servants in the Nan family mansion was enough to know the master's character. He was led by the servant to the council hall of the Nan family mansion. Servants guarded the entrance day and night; ordinary servants like him were never allowed inside. Nan Dechang sat in the center of the room, a water pipe dangling from his lips, with the head steward, Uncle Nan Qi, standing beside him. Pang Xiaohu glanced at them impassively, bowed, and said, "Master, Head Steward. I am Pang Xiaohu, a handyman from the Seventh Concubine's household. I greet you both." He then stood bowed. Although Nan Dechang was just over fifty, he appeared much older, his face somewhat puffy, and his head almost entirely bald. However, he possessed a pair of sharp, eagle-like eyes that intimidated anyone who looked directly at him. Pang Xiaohu immediately judged that this was a formidable opponent. He seemed like a ferocious jackal, constantly searching for his opponent's weakness, ready to pounce and kill at any moment. The head steward, Uncle Nan Qi, also appeared shrewd and resourceful. Since his transmigration, Pang Xiaohu had mostly interacted with the poor and lower classes. This was the first time he had dealt directly with someone truly wealthy and powerful. According to later generations, this Master Nan would be considered a "tyrannical landlord." He not only had his own armed retinue but also served as the mayor of Coconut Grove Town, a figure neither the legitimate nor the underworld dared to provoke. Pang Xiaohu decided to proceed with caution, not to be careless. Master Nan and the head steward first praised and encouraged Pang Xiaohu, then casually inquired about his negotiations with the Black-Tasseled Rakshasa. Xiaohu responded cautiously, trying to keep his tone calm to avoid giving the impression of seeking credit or arrogance. He didn't mention treating the female bandit named Sister Hong, fearing they would question where he learned his medical skills, which wouldn't be easy to explain. He attributed the main credit to Master Chu, saying that without him surrounding the courtyard, he alone wouldn't have been able to persuade the female bandits to release the young master. He also spoke well of Yuan Zhenwu, the martial arts instructor. Nan Dechang and Uncle Nan Qi nodded in satisfaction after hearing his account. They had never heard of Pang Xiaohu in the manor before; Uncle Nan Qi only learned about Pang Xiaohu's background after the young master was rescued. It turned out he was a newly arrived handyman, living in Pangjia Village on the other side of the mountain. He also had an older sister who did manual labor in the manor; she was the newlywed wife of the manor's accountant, Old Dong. "Can you read?" Master Nan asked him. "Yes, sir, I apprenticed under a traveling doctor for a while and know a few characters," Xiaohu replied. He guessed that Master Nan wanted to assign him a job, so he needed to check his literacy first. A child like him, if illiterate, probably wouldn't have any suitable work. So he made up a story about apprenticing under a traveling doctor, which he could later use to explain his "superior" medical skills. Master Nan asked again, "Can you compose couplets?" Xiao Hu nodded. Master Nan decided to test him. He asked Uncle Nan Qi to bring a brush and paper. After the maid ground the ink, he picked up the brush and wrote the four large characters "九天日月" (Nine Heavens Sun and Moon). Then he put down the brush and said to Xiao Hu, "You also write four characters, which must match the four characters I wrote." It must be said, Master Nan's calligraphy was quite skillful. Xiao Hu picked up the brush and deliberately thought for a while before writing the four characters "万里风光" (Ten Thousand Miles of Scenery) next to it. "A good match!" Master Nan couldn't help but praise him, and Uncle Nan Qi echoed him. Xiao Hu humbly said, "My calligraphy is too ugly; it doesn't suit being placed next to yours, Master." Master Nan was pleased to hear this; he was indeed very proud of his calligraphy. In high spirits, he picked up the brush and added the three characters "开新运" (Opening a New Fortune) after "九天日月," making it "九天日月开新运" (Nine Heavens Sun and Moon Opening a New Fortune). He then handed the brush to Xiao Hu and asked him to continue writing. As a child prodigy, Pang Xiaohu didn't need to use his brain at all to play these little games. The problem was that he came from a poor family and couldn't show off his talent too much, otherwise it would definitely arouse suspicion, and he wouldn't be able to explain it clearly. So this time, he pretended to ponder for nearly fifty minutes before adding the three characters "醉太平" (drunken peace) after "万里风光" (vast scenery), which perfectly matched Master Nan's "九天日月开新运" (the sun and moon open a new fortune in the nine heavens). "Good! Excellent! For such a young age, to be able to match it like this is already very good." At least Master Nan felt that none of his sons had such talent. This was also his biggest worry. In his life, he had done all sorts of things—bullying men and women, robbing for money, and murdering—and he had done his fair share of servile flattery and fawning. He had finally managed to build such a large fortune.In his old age, he didn't know who to entrust with his duties to. Alas. Next, Master Nan asked Xiao Hu what reward he desired. Although Xiao Hu was eager to seize power, he was determined not to actively ask the cunning old man Nan Dechang for anything, or he wouldn't even know how he died. But asking for nothing was illogical. So he told Master Nan that Seventh Concubine had already given him a reward; he only asked that Master Nan transfer his sister Pang Juhua's position from the outer courtyard to the inner courtyard, preferably so she could serve Seventh Concubine. This way, the siblings could be together more often. Master Nan hadn't expected Xiao Hu's request to be so simple, and he readily agreed. Then he asked the head steward, Uncle Nan Qi, "Is there anywhere else in the mansion that needs manpower?" Uncle Nan Qi, being shrewd and worldly-wise, naturally understood the master's meaning. He replied, "Manager Zhang is often too busy with his affairs. I think we should have Xiao Hu help him out?" Master Nan nodded and said, "Alright, let's do it that way." Chapter 2: A Young Man's Romantic Encounter, and a Mature Woman's Passionate Feelings. The news quickly spread throughout the Nan household that Pang Xiao Hu, a servant who had only been there for half a year, had been promoted to manager by the master, assisting Manager Zhang in managing the large group of male and female servants in the Nan household. Manager Zhang's name was Zhang Decheng, and he also served as the head accountant. Besides managing the accounts, he also had to worry about the repair and maintenance of all the houses in the mansion, the operation of the kitchen, the procurement of various daily necessities, and many other things, keeping him extremely busy all day long. He had never wanted to get involved in the affairs of the maids and old women in the inner courtyard. Firstly, it was indeed inconvenient for a grown man like him to run around the inner courtyard; secondly, the concubines were openly and secretly scheming against each other, and the servants serving them often clashed, making it difficult for him to be caught in the middle. Now he had handed over all the affairs of the inner courtyard to Pang Xiaohu, and he felt a sense of relief. Xiaohu was young, making it easier for him to move around the inner courtyard. Master Nan and Uncle Nan also wanted to see just how capable he really was. The most surprised person about this was Pang Xiaohu's brother-in-law, Dong Yifu. He never imagined that his brother-in-law would suddenly surpass him and become one of the most prominent stewards in the Nan family. He hadn't paid much attention to the bandits that day, because they had come before without causing any major trouble. The Nan family had so many strong guards; they weren't pushovers. Later, his wife, Pang Juhua, came to tell him that Xiaohu had negotiated with the bandits and rescued the kidnapped Third Young Master, but he himself had been kidnapped by the bandits. Pang Juhua cried and begged him to find a way, but what could he do? What gave Xiaohu the audacity to negotiate with the bandits? And how had he managed to rescue the Third Young Master? He was completely bewildered and had no clue whatsoever. The next day, he went to inquire with Zhang Degui, the gatekeeper of the inner courtyard, because Zhang Degui was the younger brother of Zhang Decheng, the head accountant and manager, and was well-informed. Before he could get any information, the maids and servants of the mansion were already spreading the word that Pang Xiaohu had returned safely. Dong Yifu knew he wasn't particularly capable; he usually just helped with the accounts in the accounting office. During holidays and weddings and funerals, he could get a free meal and drinks, but he never dared to expect any other benefits. Now everything had changed; everyone around him looked at him with envy. Even Zhang Degui, who usually looked down on him, spoke to him in a flattering tone: "Old Dong, I never thought you had such a capable brother-in-law. Don't forget to help me out when you become successful!" Dong Yifu went to where Xiaohu lived in the mansion, hoping to find him and get some answers, but he couldn't find him. After asking several servants, Dong Yifu learned that Xiao Hu was no longer sharing a room with the other servants; he had moved into a single room not far from the inner courtyard gate. He wasn't in his own room at the moment. Dong Yifu couldn't just go into the inner courtyard whenever he had nothing to do. He was about to send a maid to deliver a message to Xiao Hu when he ran into Chen Ma, the maidservant of the Seventh Concubine, who came to see him. She informed Dong Yifu that his wife, Pang Juhua, was to move into the inner courtyard starting tomorrow to serve the Seventh Concubine, saying that this was personally ordered by Master Nan. Dong Yifu nodded eagerly in agreement: This was a wonderful job! The wages in the inner courtyard were much higher than in the outer courtyard, and it wasn't as hard work. He would also have the opportunity to meet many influential figures in the Nan household. He had worked in the Nan household for over ten years, and the master and the concubines had never given him a second glance. Now that the master had personally appointed his wife to serve the most favored Seventh Concubine, how could he refuse? He didn't know that this was actually Pang Xiaohu's idea. Xiao Hu arranged for his sister to live with the seventh concubine, so she would come home less often and wouldn't be constantly abused by her father-in-law, that old geezer. Dong Yifu told his father about this when he got home. The old man had been unwell recently, and after consulting a doctor, he was diagnosed with kidney deficiency and needed to recuperate. He knew he was getting old and his energy wasn't what it used to be. His daughter-in-law, Pang Juhua, was young and beautiful; he had never had sex with such a fair and healthy young woman before. Every time he mounted her, he didn't want to get off, which resulted in him exhausting himself and ruining his health. It seemed he couldn't deny his age. Therefore, he didn't object to his daughter-in-law Pang Juhua moving into the inner courtyard of the South Mansion. At his age, incest was quite strenuous. Although he craved Pang Juhua's body, excessive sex with women still left him feeling weak and short of breath, lacking stamina. It seemed the important matter of continuing the family line could only be pursued after his health recovered. Pang Xiaohu had already privately told his eldest sister about his plans, and she was secretly delighted. After returning home, her husband, Old Dong, fearing things might get complicated, urged her to pack her bedding and move to Seventh Concubine's place early the next morning. Concealing her joy, she packed a small bundle and was hurriedly escorted to the South Mansion by her anxious husband. Only after entering the inner courtyard did she breathe a sigh of relief: at least she wouldn't have to sleep with that old geezer that night. Seventh Concubine treated her exceptionally well, assigning her relatively easy tasks, mainly cleaning the house, mending clothes, and tending to the plants. Xiaohu specifically instructed her: if anyone asked, say that her brother had once been an apprentice to a traveling doctor, knew a few characters, and possessed some medical knowledge. Although Pang Juhua didn't understand why Xiaohu wanted her to say this, she firmly believed that her brother's words were always true. She had long known that her brother was incredibly intelligent, but she hadn't expected him to become one of the powerful and influential stewards of the South Mansion so quickly. Now, even she herself, Chen Ma, and the large group of maids and old women in the Nan Mansion were under his jurisdiction. Like Chen Ma, she began to admire Xiao Hu; he became towering in her eyes, her pillar of support. The thought of her past vow to let Xiao Hu experience the pleasures of a woman and bear him a child made her blush and her heart pound. Pang Xiao Hu's rise to power in the Nan Mansion also brought him some trouble. Several old women in the mansion went to Pang Juhua to inquire about Xiao Hu's engagement; they were all acting on behalf of others, wanting to propose marriage for him. Fortunately, Xiao Hu had already instructed his eldest sister to tell everyone that he was engaged to a girl from Pangjia Village, and after much persuasion, he managed to send away those persistent old women. Becoming the manager brought him a great step closer to his goal, and Xiao Hu was extremely excited, falling asleep late in bed. He woke up in the middle of the night to find a woman gently massaging his arms and legs; it felt very comfortable. It was Chen Ma. Unable to sleep, she quietly came to Xiaohu's room to talk to him. Seeing he was already asleep, she sat by the bed and massaged his body. She had been massaged by Xiaohu many times before and had become quite adept at it. Xiaohu remembered the sexual urge he had felt towards Chen Ma during the day, and his heart pounded. He slowly reached out and grasped one of Chen Ma's breasts, pulling it closer to him. Chen Ma whispered to him, "My darling, be gentle." Then she unbuttoned her clothes and leaned down towards him. Xiaohu opened his mouth and sucked on her nipple. Chen Ma felt very comfortable being sucked and began to moan softly. Xiaohu's hands weren't idle; they reached inside Chen Ma's clothes and roamed around. After touching her breasts for a while, he didn't stop but instead reached down and slipped his hands inside her panties. He had taken over Chen Ma's most private parts. Her breathing grew heavier, and gradually Xiao Hu pulled off her clothes, her floral underwear already down to her ankles. Xiao Hu noticed that her crotch was already soaking wet. He rolled over and pinned her beneath him. Suddenly, a flash of clarity crossed Chen Ma's mind. She reached out and braced herself against Xiao Hu's chest, who was pressing down on her, preventing him from getting any closer. She felt Xiao Hu's penis touching her labia. In the dim light, they stared at each other for a full half minute, neither of them speaking. Finally, Chen Ma couldn't hold on any longer. Her arms went limp, and her tense body relaxed. She sighed deeply and cried out, "My little darling, come in!" Then she spread her legs, allowing his penis to enter her vagina, which had been barren for over two years. Xiao Hu was still a complete virgin in this life, never expecting that his first time with a mature woman like Chen Ma would be his first time. He felt his little sausage enter a warm, moist trap, it felt incredibly good. He lasted less than two minutes before ejaculating inside Chen Ma.Chen Ma covered her flushed face with both hands and whispered, "Xiao Hu, you've really ruined my life!" Despite her words, she quickly got out of bed, found a cloth to wipe her genitals, then dressed and went out to fetch a basin of warm water to help Xiao Hu wash himself. Now it was Xiao Hu's turn to be embarrassed; his face was as red as a pig's liver, and Chen Ma gently held his soft little penis in her hands to wash it. Seeing Xiao Hu's awkwardness, Chen Ma felt both annoyed and amused. While washing him, she pinched his bottom and said, "You heartless little rascal, now you know how to be shy? Sigh, who knows how many young women, married women, and older women will be ruined by you in the future!" Chapter 3: A Junior Steward Taking Over Power, A Strategic General The first thing Xiao Hu did after becoming steward was to transfer Chen Ma's nephew, Zhou Dahai, from the household guards to be his assistant. After all, he was too young, and there were some things he couldn't do himself; he needed an adult to assist him. Of course, he first consulted with the head steward, Uncle Nan Qi, and obtained his consent. Zhou Dahai had long been instructed by Chen Ma to unconditionally obey Pang Xiaohu in everything he did. Zhou Dahai's own abilities were average, and he had always been suppressed by Master Chu. Chen Ma said that only by working for Pang Xiaohu could he have a future in the Nan family. His master and Master Chu's master were fellow disciples, so they should have had a bond of kinship. However, they later fell out over a courtesan. Although it wasn't a deep-seated hatred, they had no relationship left. This time, being able to leave Master Chu and work for Pang Xiaohu made him feel much more relaxed. Zhou Dahai was very familiar with many things in the Nan family. Pang Xiaohu asked him if there were any women in the Nan family with high martial arts skills, as he had always been thinking about the white-clad woman who had taught him martial arts. Zhou Dahai thought for a moment and said that Fourth Concubine Li Qiuyue could dance with a sword, and he had seen her perform for the master at a family banquet once. However, women usually only practice swordsmanship for aesthetic purposes and to please men, so he couldn't say for sure what Li Qiuyue's true skill level was. Li Qiuyue's family was wealthy, comparable to the Nan family. She had a delicate face and a seductive figure, and was usually favored by the master. In addition, as the mother of the second young master, Nan Zhiwu, she could order around all the servants in the Nan family except for the head steward, Uncle Nan Qi, and even the other concubines often had to put up with her temper. Xiao Hu felt that Li Qiuyue was not the woman he had sparred with that night, because the woman in white was obviously much older than her, and their temperaments were different. It seems that there are quite a few interesting people in the Nan family. He could only keep this matter in mind for now and pay more attention in the future. Pang Xiao Hu also acted as a go-between for Yuan Zhenwu, allowing him and his group of apprentices to successfully take on some errand-running, debt collection, and cargo escort jobs from the Nan family. Although Yuan Zhenwu was a distant cousin of the seventh concubine, Yuan Ruyu, he didn't have many opportunities to meet her. Yuan Ruyu held little power in the Southern Mansion and, being a woman, could hardly help him. After Xiaohu became the steward, not only did Yuan Zhenwu reap tangible benefits, but Yuan Ruyu herself also felt much more empowered. Ten days later, Pang Xiaohu met Li Tieniu and Zhang Erniang again in a grove outside Coconut Grove Town. Sister Heiying had sent them to see Xiaohu, with Yuan Zhenwu acting as the messenger. This was something Xiaohu had agreed upon with Sister Heiying before their last parting: if anything happened, they could contact him through Yuan Zhenwu. Upon seeing Xiaohu, Li Tieniu hugged him tightly, pressing her face against his, displaying extreme affection. Xiao Hu joked with her, saying, "Tienniu, it's better if we stay away from each other, otherwise your cold-faced wife will get jealous. She might even stab me with a knife, which would hurt much more than your beard!" Li Tieniu chuckled and said, "No way. My wife is cold on the outside but warm on the inside; she's actually a very nice person." Just as Li Tieniu let go, Xiao Hu was hugged by Zhang Erniang again. Zhang Erniang was only twenty-two or twenty-three years old. She was pretty, except for some freckles on her face, which were a bit of an eyesore. She was a normally developed mature woman, with all the right curves. Zhang Erniang kissed Xiao Hu on the cheek and deliberately said in a coquettish voice, "Xiao Hu, do you have someone you like? If not, have pity on your older sister and become my lover?" Xiao Hu smelled a strong fragrance on her; it seemed she had specially applied some perfume and face powder before coming. Li Tieniu slapped Zhang Erniang on the buttocks and said, "Erniang, stop fooling around! Let's get down to business." Then, Li Tieniu vividly recounted to Xiaohu the battle in which the Black Tassel Society ambushed Feng Jinbiao. She said it was thanks to Xiaohu's brilliant idea that they ambushed Feng Jinbiao at the foot of Tianzhu Peak, catching him completely off guard. When Feng Jinbiao attacked Tianzhu Peak, he led more than thirty men from the county security team. They carried rifles with bayonets fixed, their bodies laden with bullets and grenades, as well as food bags, and so on. This wasn't the first time Feng Jinbiao had fought the Black Tassel Society. Half a year ago, not long after he became the deputy captain of the county security team, he received a report from his subordinates that the Black Tassel Rakshasa had disguised themselves and entered the county town, settling in a carriage inn in the west of the city. Because he was eager for credit, he didn't report to his superiors first, but only led five or six of his security team members to capture the Black Tassel Rakshasa. She easily escaped, and in the ensuing melee, he was kicked in the groin, requiring over a month to heal. Known as the "King of Southern Fist," he had never suffered a defeat in a fight before. Being kicked by Black-Tasseled Rakshasa was a profound humiliation, and he vowed to capture the female demon and skin her alive. The attack on Tianzhu Peak was triggered by a carpenter living in the south of the city who, drunk, boasted in a tavern that he had connections with the Black-Tasseled Society and had even slept with one of the female bandits. After being arrested and tortured by the county security team, he confessed that he had indeed been captured by the Black-Tasseled Society and taken to Tianzhu Peak, where he had worked as a carpenter for them for a period. Feng Jinbiao, overjoyed with this information, immediately reported it to the county magistrate and proposed the attack on Tianzhu Peak. Because the Black-Tasseled Society was notorious throughout Hainan Island, Magistrate Wang thought: if he could wipe out the Black-Tasseled Society, he would surely achieve a great merit and might even be promoted. So he agreed to Feng Jinbiao's plan. Unexpectedly, Feng Jinbiao's intelligence was outdated; they not only missed their target, but also fell into an ambush by the Black Tassel Society on their way back. Four or five of them were killed by a hail of rocks falling from the sky, and five or six more tumbled down the mountain and died during their breakout attempt. More than ten were wounded or captured. Feng Jinbiao escaped with fewer than ten men. On the Black Tassel Society's side, only five or six female henchmen suffered minor injuries. The biggest gain from this ambush was the capture of nearly twenty rifles and over three hundred rounds of ammunition, along with many grenades, uniforms, rations, and so on. Compared to their previous dozen or so broken guns, they were now completely transformed. Li Tieniu told Xiaohu that the Black Tassel Society's leader had repeatedly instructed her and Zhang Erniang to express her gratitude to Xiaohu. She said that without Xiaohu's strategic planning and brilliant scheme, the Black Tassel Society alone could not have won so easily. She also said that if Xiao Hu joined the army in the future, he would definitely become a great general who could lead the army independently. Xiao Hu quickly replied modestly, "Not at all, I don't deserve such praise. It was just a coincidence this time." However, he was still very happy to receive praise from Sister Hei Ying. Li Tie Niu said that Sister Hong's injury had not yet healed, and the bottle of anti-inflammatory medicine that Xiao Hu had left behind was finished. Sister Hei Ying wanted to ask Xiao Hu if he could give her another bottle. Xiao Hu took out a bottle full of medicinal powder from his pocket and handed it to Li Tie Niu, asking her to take it back to treat Sister Hong's wound. He had anticipated that Sister Hong would need medicine and had prepared this bottle in advance. He also said that he would need to remove the stitches from Sister Hong's wound in a few days, and since he couldn't do it himself, he could only explain some precautions to Li Tie Niu and Zhang Er Niang. Li Tie Niu and Zhang Er Niang didn't dare to delay any longer. They said goodbye to Xiao Hu and left in a hurry. They were very reluctant to part with Xiao Hu, and Zhang Er Niang's eyes were red from crying. Xiao Hu stood there waving goodbye to them, feeling a pang of reluctance. He only turned back after they had disappeared from sight. Chapter 4: Spring Breeze's Bitter Fate, Orchid's Ruin In the Nan Mansion, there was someone who used to be close to Xiao Hu, but recently he had rarely seen her. This person was Miss Chunlan. Once, she clearly saw Xiao Hu, but pretended not to recognize him and quickly walked away. Xiao Hu noticed that Chunlan's attire was much better than before; she wore many expensive gold and silver ornaments in her hair and ears, completely unbecoming of a maid. Later, Chen Ma told Xiao Hu that Chunlan was no longer serving the Seventh Concubine; she had been assigned by the Master to be the eldest son, Nan Zhiyong's, concubine. However, Xiao Hu was still puzzled; why had she suddenly stopped paying attention to him? Actually, Chunlan had always secretly loved Pang Xiao Hu, and she felt that Xiao Hu also liked her. Because her cousin had married into Pang Family Village, she learned Xiao Hu's true situation: he was not currently engaged. However, an event that occurred later changed everything. That day was the eldest mistress's birthday. The eldest mistress, surnamed Wu, was seven or eight years older than the master and was the biological mother of the eldest son, Nan Zhiyong. She also had a married daughter named Nan Huiying. In her youth, she contributed significantly to the Nan family's rise to prominence.Li was highly respected by the master. In recent years, she had been a vegetarian and chanting Buddhist scriptures every day, rarely leaving her own courtyard. The master would visit her in her courtyard every month. Xiao Hu had only seen her twice from afar on some important occasions in the mansion. The eldest mistress never allowed anyone in the family to celebrate her birthday in a grand manner, and this year was no exception. The other concubines did not dare to disturb her, but simply prepared some birthday gifts for her on the day. That day, the seventh concubine took out a pillow and a quilt that she had embroidered herself and asked Chunlan and another maid, Qiuju, to deliver them to the eldest mistress. On the way back, Qiuju went to do another thing for the seventh concubine and did not walk with Chunlan. Chunlan bumped into the eldest young master, Nan Zhiyong, and his two attendants. He had also come to deliver birthday gifts to his mother. Chunlan recognized him and knew that he was the eldest young master of the mansion, so she stopped and lowered her head to stand by the roadside to let him pass first. Nan Zhiyong looked at the pure and lovely maid standing by the roadside and asked which room she was from. Chunlan blushed and replied that she was the maid of the Seventh Concubine. Nan Zhiyong grew increasingly fond of her, and regardless of her wishes, he stepped forward and pulled Chunlan into his arms. He was used to this. He would grab and play with any of the maids in the manor, whether young girls or mature women, as long as he liked them, without any scruples. He had even slept with a wet nurse more than twenty years his senior. Although Chunlan harbored feelings for Pang Xiaohu, this man before her was the eldest young master of the manor; ordinary women in the manor wouldn't even get a glance from him, even if they knelt and begged. Nan Zhiyong was a seasoned womanizer, especially fond of naive young girls. He reached inside Chunlan's clothes, pinching and groping her. She wanted to scream but dared not, her delicate and helpless appearance only fueling his lust. He gave his two henchmen a look, signaling them to keep watch, and then dragged and carried the petite girl into the roadside bushes. Chunlan was terrified and at a loss for what to do. She barely struggled before he stripped her naked. Although she hadn't been the seventh concubine's maid for long, she had already witnessed how Master Nan tormented the seventh concubine in bed at night. Now that it was her turn, she blushed, her heart pounded, her limbs went weak, and she broke out in a sweat. Nan Zhiyong showed no mercy. He pressed the tearful Chunlan down in the bushes and brutally fucked her for nearly half an hour. The poor, delicate hibiscus flower was instantly crushed, leaving only fallen petals on the ground. In the Nan household, maids who were slept with by the eldest young master usually received an extra month's wages from the accounts. This time was different, because the eldest young master had taken a liking to Chunlan. The next day, he went to inform the master and took her from the seventh concubine to become his maid. In the Nan household, the master's word was law, and Yuan Ruyu naturally dared not object. When Chunlan left, she even gave her many gifts. Many familiar maids came to congratulate Chunlan, saying that the young master treated her very well. He had only married two women so far, and perhaps one day Chunlan would become the young mistress, or at the very least, a concubine. Everything happened so fast that Chunlan didn't have time to think much. But she vaguely felt that she had lost something precious, something she could never get back. However, the fact that the young master of the prestigious Nan Mansion liked her satisfied her vanity, even though she had no choice in the end. She felt very sorry for Pang Xiaohu, which was why she avoided seeing him. Chunlan's closest friend was the maid Qiuju, who also envied Chunlan. Once, the young master had grabbed her and forcibly kissed her, even touching her breasts. She was terrified, broke free, and ran away quickly, but afterwards felt a pang of regret. She had only been in the mansion for a few days before being assigned to serve the master, and had already lost her virginity to him. The master was drunk when he saw a pretty young maidservant serving him. He grabbed her, threw her onto the bed, and then stripped her of her clothes and raped her. Qiu Ju was only thirteen years old at the time, and she was terrified. Although her lower body was in great pain, she dared not cry out, much less make a sound. Only after the master fell asleep did she grab her clothes and slip off the bed and run away. Afterward, she dared not tell anyone else about what happened. When the master woke up, he completely forgot what happened the night before and didn't remember who Qiu Ju was at all. He had slept with so many women; it was indeed not easy for him to remember an ordinary maidservant. A month later, Qiu Ju was assigned to serve the seventh concubine. The eldest sister, Pang Juhua, heard about Chunlan's situation and came to tell her brother during her free time that evening. She originally thought that Xiao Hu liked this girl Chunlan and was worried that he would clash with the eldest young master because of it. The servants in the mansion all knew the eldest young master's character very well. Besides being lecherous, he was also very domineering, and no one dared to offend him. The master was the same kind of person, except that the master's abilities far surpassed those of his son. Xiao Hu sighed upon learning of this. He didn't have any special feelings for Chunlan, only sympathy for her plight. In this era, women suffering humiliation and oppression happened every day. He felt helpless and could only silently wish Chunlan a peaceful and stable life in the future. Even in later generations, weren't those second-generation officials and rich kids still running rampant and lawless? Compared to them, the young master's misdeeds were nothing. Seeing that her younger brother didn't show any sadness or anger, Pang Juhua breathed a sigh of relief. She hugged her brother's head in her arms, holding him silently. In the year or so since they came to the Southern Mansion, Xiao Hu had grown much taller, almost as tall as her. His body had also become stronger, and from behind, he resembled his father, Pang Dashan. Her parents, who had worked hard since she could remember, were finally able to live a slightly more comfortable life thanks to Xiao Hu and her help. Thinking of this, she felt very gratified. She looked up and gazed affectionately at her brother. Xiao Hu seemed to know what she was thinking, and he hugged his older sister even tighter. More than his sister, he harbored greater worries. He knew he lived in a turbulent era, with frequent natural and man-made disasters. If he didn't plan ahead and deal with them carefully, he and his family might one day be wiped out completely. [To be continued]

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