Chapter 114

Just as the servant said, Cook Wang had a very fiery temper. From far away, one could hear her loud reprimands: "The Dragon-Beard Golden Carp, the crayfish, the spirit rice, the Dan Gui Xiang in the manor—which one of these is not a rare spirit item? Which one of these can be eaten wantonly?"

Interspersed with this was Susu's tearful defense: "I didn't—"

"Didn't? Who was just clamoring to demand these things?"

"I will use my own silver to compensate—"

"Silver can compensate? Are these good things something that can be compensated with silver? Time and time again, do you think this is the small kitchen your family opened? I've already told you, and you're still pestering! What is it? I really have them, but I just won't give them to you. They are reserved for the masters, mistresses, young masters, and young ladies. I can't give them to your son-in-law! What is he worth? Do you really think he's a member of the Su family? Go ask the Fifth Young Lady yourself and see if she even looks at him straight! You, a maid, what kind of favors are you trying to curry all day long? You just transferred from the back mountain, and you're already thinking of climbing a high branch? But open your eyes and see what kind of high branch this is! If you want to offer favors, use your own things, don't take advantage of the public funds!"

"I didn't do it time and time again. The son-in-law has been out of the manor for several months; he just returned. Why must Cook Wang slander people out of thin air?"

"Also, go back and tell your son-in-law that the General's Temple at the mountain pass was already put to use by the Master before the year ended. He shouldn't be thinking about it either. The people he brought should be sent wherever they came from; our Su family can't afford to raise them!"

Just as she was speaking, Liu Xiaolou had already strode over, pushed through the crowd, and stood behind Susu. Susu was teary-eyed, turned to look at him, and said timidly: "Son-in-law..."

Cook Wang had seen Liu Xiaolou long ago, but she wasn't afraid, and even the last words were meant specifically for Liu Xiaolou to hear. None of the old stewards of the Su family took this new son-in-law seriously. Although they didn't know about the three-year agreement, they all knew why the Su family had taken in a son-in-law and what the background of this son-in-law was.

Just a wild cultivator from Wulong Mountain, at a low stage of Qi Refinement. If anyone had been watching the wind at the beginning, thinking about whether to curry favor with this new son-in-law, then by now, no one had any such ideas.

They all saw what the situation was like in the Qingyu Furong Garden. It had been several months since the wedding, and the couple hadn't shared a bed, didn't even live together on a daily basis, and didn't eat together. Even the Fifth Young Lady herself didn't look down upon this son-in-law who had married into the family, so who else could?

Therefore, Cook Wang sneered: "The son-in-law is here? This old woman is just disciplining Susu on your behalf. This lowly maid has been acting like a tyrant behind your back, ordering people around all day. If this continues, and the Master finds out, and the Lady finds out, I fear it will be unfavorable for you, son-in-law."

Liu Xiaolou asked: "Cook Wang, is it?"

"Yes, this old woman is surnamed Wang, and I have been managing the kitchen for many years. Son-in-law, from now on..."

"Cook Wang, who taught you to say those words just now?"

"What does the son-in-law mean? Where would anyone teach this old woman to speak? I have been in the Su family for so many years; is it possible that I can't say what I want?"

"Really not? Is it all something Cook Wang wanted to say herself?"

"Yes. I don't know where I said it wrong? Please instruct me, son-in-law."

Liu Xiaolou sighed: "Cook Wang, do you know where this son-in-law is from?"

Cook Wang gave a "Heh," her eyes full of mockery.

Liu Xiaolou continued: "Wulong Mountain! Does Cook Wang know the rules of Wulong Mountain? Where we are, the mountains are poor and the waters are treacherous, the folk customs are fierce, and there is no learning. So when there is a dispute, we don't use our mouths, nor do we talk about reason, because we are clumsy with words and straightforward in nature, and don't know how to speak. So do you know what we do over there?"

Cook Wang hummed and didn't speak.

Liu Xiaolou said: "So we have always acted directly. I heard that Cook Wang is an expert who has entered the fourth stage of Qi Refinement. This one is untalented and has just entered the fourth stage of Qi Refinement, so I specifically challenge Cook Wang to a battle, one battle to decide the outcome."

Cook Wang was stunned and laughed: "Challenge to a battle? What kind of rule is this?"

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Liu Xiaolou said: "Is Cook Wang afraid? Cook Wang insulting me is a small matter, but insulting my maid is a big matter. Since I entered the Su family, I have been taken care of by my maid Susu. Susu being insulted is worse than me being insulted. Since I have suffered such a great humiliation, there is only one battle."

Cook Wang's face changed several times. She looked at the stewards and servants gathered around and said stiffly: "Fine, son-in-law has such elegant interests, this old woman will naturally accompany you. But what if you win? And what if you lose?"

Liu Xiaolou said: "Cook Wang is overthinking. Where would there be any 'what if'? If you win, you live; if you lose, you die, that's all."

Cook Wang was instantly stunned, and the stewards and servants watching were also stunned, staring blankly at Liu Xiaolou, not knowing what to say.

Susu's tears immediately gushed out, and she hugged Liu Xiaolou and cried incessantly: "Son-in-law, you don't have to do this... Son-in-law, just let her say it, Susu doesn't mind... Wu Wu..."

Liu Xiaolou patted her back, pulled her behind him, and cupped his hands: "Cook Wang, please instruct me!"

The crowd around was so frightened that they immediately retreated into a circle, and Susu was also pulled out of the circle by someone. In the empty field, only Liu Xiaolou and Cook Wang remained.

Cook Wang was truly frightened this time. In front of so many people, she also wanted to summon the courage to fight, but as soon as she thought that this was a life-and-death battle, she couldn't open her mouth no matter what. Let alone a life-and-death battle, she hadn't even experienced an ordinary combat technique.

"If you win, you live; if you lose, you die"? As soon as she thought of this son-in-law saying such tragic words in such an indifferent tone, she couldn't help but tremble.

The rumors are not false; he really is a thief from Wulong Mountain!

She finally opened her mouth and smiled reluctantly: "You are the son-in-law, with a noble status. I am just a cook, how would I dare to fight with you? If the Master blames me, how could I afford to bear the sin?"

Liu Xiaolou had a solemn expression: "Cook Wang just said that I, this son-in-law, am nothing, and no one in the Su family has ever looked at me straight, so what is there to talk about nobility? Furthermore, since it is a challenge, there is only an enemy in the eyes, and no son-in-law or cook. Please!"

Cook Wang finally panicked: "It was this old woman who spoke wrong words. I ask the son-in-law to be the bigger person and forgive this old woman. This old woman will apologize to the son-in-law."

Liu Xiaolou shook his head: "The challenge has been issued. If Cook Wang doesn't accept it, it means you look down on me. How deeply has Cook Wang insulted me? Please!"

Cook Wang retreated step by step, and Liu Xiaolou pressed forward step by step. With every step, Cook Wang's courage weakened, and Liu Xiaolou's appearance became more fierce. In the end, Liu Xiaolou in her eyes had become like a bloodthirsty demon, making her unable to hold on any longer, turning and fleeing: "The son-in-law is crazy, go call the Master quickly..."

Before she finished speaking, she was chased by Liu Xiaolou, who struck her back with a palm, sending her flying more than a zhang away, coughing up a large mouthful of blood.

Suddenly someone shouted: "Who dares to commit violence here!"

A figure flew into the field and exchanged a palm with Liu Xiaolou, who was about to continue his attack, knocking Liu Xiaolou back.

Everyone looked, and the person who came was none other than the Su family's Eighth Young Master, Su Mo.

Su Mo glared at Liu Xiaolou and said: "Who gave you the guts to hurt people in broad daylight?"

Liu Xiaolou cupped his hands: "This person insulted me, and I had no choice but to accept the challenge, only to wash away the shame."

Su Mo said: "That still doesn't mean you can hurt people! Cook Wang is an old person in the family, who has worked hard for decades. How will you explain beating her and injuring her? Someone, help Cook Wang down..."

Liu Xiaolou said: "Slow down! I challenged her to a life-and-death battle. We will explain how we should explain after the battle. If the Eighth Young Master wants to take her away, are you planning to accept the challenge on behalf of Cook Wang? If so, please!"

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