Chapter 157: The Girl, Ah Wu

Chapter 157: The Girl, Ah Wu

The young master-looking man and his two accomplices also endured the pain and got up, rushing toward Yu Siyang.

Yu Siyang quickly put Xingxing down, turned around, and fought the three of them.

Although Yu Siyang's fighting had no structure and relied solely on his strength, he possessed a natural bravery that others lacked. Fighting three opponents, he did not fall into a disadvantageous position.

The street turned into chaos.

Fortunately, the girl was not out alone.

Her maid had just gone to buy some pastries. When she realized her young mistress was missing, she was frightened.

As she searched and cried along the way, she even considered taking her own life to atone.

By chance, she reached this spot. The commotion on the street caught the maid’s attention, and she hurried over, only to find her young mistress involved!

"Young Mistress!" The maid was terrified to the core!

Fortunately, Mapo County being small, local constables often patrolled to ensure peace. It wasn’t long before the constables arrived at the scene of the disturbance.

The young master and his two accomplices, hearing the call that the "constables are here," showed a hint of panic on their faces and tried to escape.

Yu Siyang wouldn’t let them get away!

Although he had some injuries, he still tightly grabbed the one who was trying to flee—

When the constables pushed through, they saw Yu Siyang with one person lying nearby, another pinned under his knee, and he was still holding onto one more.

The constables knew Yu Siyang; they were somewhat surprised and called out, "Shopkeeper Yu."

Yu Sibao had a good relationship with Constable Xie Er, often looking out for them, saying that they worked hard to protect the people and buying them delicious food and wine.

It could be said that Constable Xie Er’s men also had a good relationship with Yu Sibao.

Since Yu Siyang often helped at the shop, they naturally knew him too.

"What's going on here?"

The constables knew Yu Siyang's usual character; he was a simple and genuine young man.

On a usual day, he smiled showing eight teeth, simple and genuine.

Yu Siyang, having fought three people and getting injured, winced in pain, struggling to explain to the constables.

Xingxing, worried about her little uncle who had been beaten, had tears welling up in her eyes as she tried to speak up loudly, "Constable uncle, they grabbed Xingxing, Uncle Si came to save me, they hit Xingxing, and they also hit Uncle Si..."

The little girl’s voice quivered with sobs, sounding pitiful.

The constable sensed something amiss and became serious, "They grabbed you?"

Xingxing nodded quickly and pointed to the girl beside her, "They also grabbed that sister!"

The constable looked at the girl.

The girl nodded, her voice gentle yet firm, "That person said he would buy me some candied haws. But later, seeing them being mean to the little girl, I didn’t want to go with them, but they insisted on dragging me away—that brother intervened and fought with them."

She pointed at Yu Siyang.

The young lady spoke innocently, but the meaning she conveyed was very straightforward.

The maid beside the young lady was both terrified and enraged. "They must be kidnappers!"

The constable nodded and gestured for his companions to secure the three men tightly, preparing to take them back to the yamen.

The three men looked dejected, likely knowing they had records and that once inside, they might not come out anytime soon.

Since both the young lady and Xingxing were involved and could be considered witnesses, they needed to go to the yamen to provide their testimonies first.

Xingxing and Yu Siyang both agreed.

But the maid firmly refused. "My young mistress has been frightened and needs to go back to rest properly."

Although her voice wasn’t loud, she exuded authority.

The constables mused that even the magistrate’s wife’s maid lacked such presence.

The maid continued, "However, we are not lawless commoners who ignore the law. Rest assured, after my young mistress has her calming medicine and rests well today, we will go to the yamen to give our statements tomorrow."

The two constables thought this was acceptable and nodded.

The maid extended a hand to support the young lady, her eyes filled with concern. "Miss, shall we return to the estate?"

But the young lady glanced at Yu Siyang.

Xingxing tenderly used her own handkerchief to wipe Yu Siyang's face, who was grimacing in pain. Yu Siyang felt somewhat embarrassed. "Xingxing, your handkerchief is clean and pretty. My face is covered in blood; don't wipe it, okay?"

Xingxing sniffled. "Uncle Si, you saved me and got injured! What's a handkerchief? Don't worry, I'll wash it."

Seeing Xingxing crying, Yu Siyang didn’t dare speak further and quietly allowed her to wipe his face.

The young lady softly said, "He saved me."

The maid nodded. "When I return, I will report to the elder master. He will certainly send people with generous gifts to thank him properly."

The young lady thought for a moment but shook her head.

She wasn’t mute; she could thank him first and then have her grandfather prepare a generous gift for him.

Feeling a bit nervous, the young lady moved closer to Xingxing and Yu Siyang.

Yu Siyang, crouching with his back to her, didn’t notice. But Xingxing, who was wiping his face, noticed and called out, "Sister."

The young lady’s cheeks turned slightly red as she replied softly.

Yu Siyang quickly rose.

The young lady’s eyes were pure as she gazed at Yu Siyang. "Thank you for saving me."

After a moment, she added, "My name is Ah Wu."

Yu Siyang, feeling very awkward, his face turning red from embarrassment, dared not look directly at her and stammered, "I... I wasn’t saving you; I was saving my niece."

Upon hearing this, the maid couldn’t help but look at Yu Siyang more closely.

Most people would try to claim credit, but he was being very honest.

The young lady named Ah Wu pursed her lips, looking slightly unhappy, and spoke in a softer voice, "...but you did save me."

She turned to Xingxing again, and asked concernedly, "Little sister, are you alright?"

Xingxing had already dried her tears and managed a smile at the young lady, "Sister Ah Wu, I'm fine!"

While Xingxing felt that this young lady named Ah Wu seemed different from others, she also remembered that Ah Wu had stood up for her and even faced off against those bad people for her sake.

Sister Ah Wu is a good person!

Xingxing decided simply.

Ah Wu smiled gently at Xingxing.

Naturally beautiful, her smile was pure and clear.

Yu Siyang's face grew even redder, and he turned away, daring not to look at the young lady.

The maid had a very favorable impression of Yu Siyang and asked for their names before leading Ah Wu away.

This time, Ah Wu did not refuse and followed the maid obediently.

Yu Siyang scratched his head and followed the constables to the yamen to make a statement with Xingxing.