Chapter 252: Maybe We Should Have Huai Ge’er Marry That Girl

Chapter 252: Maybe We Should Have Huai Ge'er Marry That Girl

Thanks to Xingxing's careful care, using the knowledge she learned from Daxi Sipo, Weipozi's cough has mostly improved.

When Yu Sanbao explained to the family about Huai Ge'er being wrongfully imprisoned, Li Chunhua nearly fainted upon hearing the news.

Yu Daniu quickly helped his wife stay standing.

"Huai Ge'er!" Li Chunhua, once regaining consciousness, became very agitated. She pushed away Yu Daniu's supporting hand and was about to run outside.

Yu Daniu hurriedly pulled and blocked her, managing with great effort to stop Li Chunhua.

Li Chunhua's reaction was indeed too intense, while Weipozi and Yu Laotou, though equally anxious, knew they had to stay calm or the household would descend into chaos.

"Alright, elder daughter-in-law, don't panic just yet," Weipozi sighed.

"Since this incident was caused by a wandering criminal who used drugs, my Huai Ge'er is also a victim. How does this concern Huai Ge'er?" Li Chunhua said, her cheeks flushed with anxiety as she gripped Yu Daniu's arm.

Yu Daniu somewhat shared the sentiment, though he wasn't as out of control as Li Chunhua. He suppressed his own anxiety and asked Yu Sanbao, "What did the authorities say?"

Yu Sanbao replied, "I've asked Old Master Liu to help. The case will only start being reviewed tomorrow. The magistrate's side suggests that since both Huai Ge'er and that girl are victims, maybe Huai Ge'er should marry the girl to give her a proper resolution and close the case."

A hush fell over the room after Yu Sanbao's words.

Li Chunhua forgot her struggle, murmuring, "This... this could work..." Then, becoming agitated again, she said, "But that jail is no place for a human to stay!"

Yu Daniu remained silent, clearly sharing the same thought. He slowly said, "We do need to give that girl a proper resolution."

Yu Sanbao, however, sighed, "Big sister-in-law, please don't be too hasty. I still feel there's something suspicious about this; it's all too coincidental."

But Li Chunhua was in a hurry, "But every day Huai Ge'er stays there, it's like a knife cutting my heart..."

Yu Sanbao could understand her feelings. He comforted, "Big sister-in-law, don't worry too much. Isn't the trial tomorrow? As for the conditions in the jail, don't worry too much. Old Master Liu has spoken to the Magistrate, so no one will intentionally mistreat Huai Ge'er."

Li Chunhua nodded reluctantly, trying to keep her tone from falling apart. "...Then, tomorrow..."

Weipozi, who had been silent until now, spoke up, "Tomorrow, we'll all go and listen to how this case is handled..."

Li Chunhua nodded repeatedly.

If it could ensure Huai Ge'er's safety, she was willing to do anything.

Even if it meant marrying off her son, or even welcoming that girl into their home and treating her like a treasure, she was willing.

The matter was thus settled.

Yet, Li Chunhua still couldn't find peace. She murmured, "Mother, my heart keeps pounding. Maybe I should go to the Daoist temple and pray."

Weipozi nodded, "I'll go with you."

"Xingxing wants to pray for Big Brother too!" A young voice came from outside the door as Xingxing ran in, crossing the threshold with her little legs.

Behind her was Ju Ge'er, looking annoyed—clearly, these two little ones had been eavesdropping.

Weipozi, who always doted on Xingxing, wouldn't refuse her request to go to the Daoist temple. She just tapped Xingxing's little head, "In the future, when the adults are discussing matters and don't want you children to listen, you mustn't eavesdrop, understand?"

Xingxing nodded obediently, "Grandma, Xingxing understands."

Ju Geer felt uneasy watching and hurriedly said, "Grandmother, don't blame Xingxing. I wanted to know what you were talking about and dragged her along."

Xingxing let out a small sound, "Ah," and whispered, "Don't say that, Gege. We did this bad thing together."

The two children were quick to take the blame, which slightly dispelled the dull atmosphere in the room.

Yu Sanbao hitched the horse and cart and sent Wei Pozi, Li Chunhua, and Xingxing to the foot of the mountain where the nameless Taoist temple was located.

From there on, the mountain path became difficult to traverse.

Wei Pozi, Li Chunhua, and Xingxing had to continue on foot.

"Mother, Big Sister, I'll wait for you at the foot of the mountain," Yu Sanbao said, parking the cart by the side of the road.

Wei Pozi nodded and, holding Xingxing's hand, walked up the mountain with Li Chunhua.

They had walked this path many times and were familiar with it.

However, Li Chunhua felt a pang of sadness remembering how Huai Geer used to ride his horse up this mountain every day to practice martial arts, but now he was locked away in a dark prison.

Upon reaching the Taoist temple, it so happened that the old Taoist priest was sweeping the main hall. When he saw Wei Pozi and Li Chunhua approaching, he was momentarily taken aback and then sensed that something was wrong.

Wei Pozi seemed okay, though her expression was somewhat troubled.

Li Chunhua, however, had red eyes, clearly having cried.

The old Taoist priest's heart skipped a beat.

Could something have happened to Huai Geer?

He hesitated to speak but first allowed Wei Pozi and Li Chunhua to burn incense.

This time, Xingxing was also very earnest. She lit three incense sticks, knelt on the prayer mat in front of the statue, held the incense in her small hands, bowed, and whispered something under her breath.

Standing by, the old Taoist priest waited until Wei Pozi, Li Chunhua, and Xingxing had finished praying before asking, "...Has something happened at home?"

At this question, Li Chunhua almost burst into tears.

She choked out, "Taoist Master, it's our Huai Geer..."

Wei Pozi also sighed and briefly explained the situation.

The old Taoist priest furrowed his brow. "This... it's all too convenient..."

He thought of something else, hesitated again, and finally sighed, saying nothing more, only asking what time the trial would be held the next day. "...I'll go take a look then."

Seeing that Li Chunhua was still troubled, the old Taoist priest thought for a moment and took a fortune stick holder from behind the shrine, handing it to her. "If you're truly worried, why not draw a fortune stick?"

Li Chunhua took it but hesitated before handing the fortune stick holder to Xingxing.

With hope in her eyes, she said to Xingxing, "You are the most blessed child in our family. Please draw a stick for Auntie and see if your Big Brother will be able to turn danger into safety tomorrow."

Xingxing solemnly nodded, her two small hands holding the fortune stick holder and shaking it.

A stick immediately fell out.

Li Chunhua was a little stunned. Was it always this fast to draw a stick?

She picked up the stick from the ground and handed it to the old Taoist priest, feeling somewhat uneasy. "...Is it too fast? Could it be inaccurate?"

Upon seeing the sign, the old Taoist priest smiled and said, "There is no need for concern, sir. This is the highest blessing, indicating Huai Geer will be safe and blessed tomorrow."

Li Chunhua, who had always had great faith in this unnamed Taoist temple, was trembling with excitement, "May the gods protect him, may the gods protect him!"

She hugged Xingxing tightly, "I knew our Xingxing is the luckiest girl!"

Wei Pozi finally smiled and asked the old Taoist priest if Xingxing could shake a sign for her as well to predict tomorrow’s luck. The old Taoist priest naturally agreed.

Wei Pozi gave the sign tube to Xingxing to shake for her.

With just a couple of shakes, a sign quickly popped out of the tube.

The old Taoist priest was also impressed.

When he looked at the sign, it was another high blessing.

What great luck!

Wei Pozi and Li Chunhua exchanged an excited glance.

It seemed that Huai Geer would indeed be safe tomorrow!