Chapter 6: The Old Trade

Ye Hua nodded vigorously, assuring the elderly lady to rest assured

One old dog rushed towards a corpse, baring its large teeth as it bit down hard on the thigh, tearing at it with force. The other dogs howled and pounced on it, indulging in a feast.

How is it? Does it look acceptable? Ye Hua was also uncertain.

Wang Dan gritted his teeth and said not a word. For a full two days and nights, Wang Dan was beaten to death, with not a single intact piece of skin left on his body

Rarely, Ye Hua had a good sleep, without even a dream. When he woke up, he found that Grandma Ye was missing. Usually, the old lady would prepare breakfast for everyone early in the morning

The elderly lady was both angry and helpless, her eyes were red.

The imperial uncle came to arrest people, and Xiuyun found him while holding the young prince. Wang Dan helped to conceal their presence, saving the young prince, and then assisted Xiuyun in escaping.

What else could Ye Hua say? Of course, he agreed. However, with so many corpses, it was truly too difficult for the two of them to manage. At some point, a burly man stood opposite them, grinning with his teeth exposed, and said, "Brothers, I am a subordinate of General Guo. If you don't mind, I can lend you a hand!"

Perhaps hearing Ye Hua's footsteps, the old lady stopped, turned around, her eyes swollen and red. She wiped her eyes and said softly: "It's nothing, just praying to the gods and Buddhas for protection, hoping that the deceased can enter the cycle of reincarnation soon, and be reborn in a peaceful and prosperous era, never to be exposed on the streets again"

Ye Hua hurriedly got up to search, and when he reached the back hall of the land temple, he happened to see the Ye family kneeling on the ground, facing the half-destroyed statue, reciting words with great devotion

Ye Hua opened his mouth, speechless. Heaven knows, he truly did not wish to be a hero! Yet, he had no way to clarify, and could only let him misunderstand. The two of them left the dilapidated temple, one in front and the other behind.

But Old Wang always shakes his head; it is not that he does not want to, but as a smelly-footed cart driver, why should he be a father to others, making the child suffer alongside him?

The loyal minister entrusted with the care of the state, holding significant military power, the pillar resisting the Khitan, the Great Wall of the court

Think about it, who is Guo Wei

I am not afraid! Chen Shi clenched his fists, "The Guo family has been kind to me. Chen Shi is not an ungrateful person. Is it allowed for you to be a hero, but not for others to show gratitude?"

After much difficulty, having driven away the dog, he returned, his knees giving way, and knelt on the ground. The corpse of the coachman, Old Wang, lay before him, mangled and unrecognizable, blood and flesh in a state of disarray...

The Guo family has committed a capital offense and has been executed by the court and discarded in the market. If we were to collect their bodies, we might provoke the court, and we cannot afford to bear that consequence. Grandson, you must not get yourself into trouble.

Ye finally agreed. She reached out and took out two gold beads, handing them to Ye Hua, and instructed, "Be careful to protect yourself. If you encounter the yamen officers, just give them the gold beads. Those beasts are all greedy for money; a person's safety is more important than anything else."

Simply due to the emperor's suspicion, he ruthlessly took action, bringing disaster upon his family. The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period truly deserves its reputation as a dark and chaotic era, so cruel!

In this world, good people do not receive their just rewards, and even in death, they cannot find peace in the ground

The constables only guarded for two and a half days before running away early

The national uncle Li Ye immediately ordered severe torture, seeking to extract information about the child's whereabouts

"Grandma, three days have passed since we abandoned the market, and the court cannot ignore reason. I will handle it with care." Ye Hua's attitude was very firm. In the past, the old lady would never have agreed, but in these few days, her grandson has indeed grown up, especially in his cleverness to come up with the brilliant idea of using beggars to fend off the officials, which shows his quick wit

He has died, without a son, destined to become a wandering spirit, unable even to preserve his corpse, as wild dogs will feast upon him

Ye Hua hesitated slightly, "It will be dangerous!"

Some people urged Old Wang to adopt a godson to inherit the family lineage

However, as soon as he turned his head, he was captured. Someone in the residence, being spineless, informed the Duke Li Ye that Wang Dan had been injured, and questioned where he could have a son from

A person cannot find peace in death if they are not buried; this is the greatest cruelty

However, a calm exterior does not necessarily reflect a tranquil heart

"Leave it to me!" Ye Hua instructed, bending down, "Go buy some needles and thread, rouge, and powder, and then bring a bucket of clean water back." Chen Shi was somewhat skeptical, unsure of what he intended to do, but still complied.

Suddenly, a stone was thrown with great force, striking the old dog on the head, causing it to roll several times on the ground while howling in distress

Chen Shimu was left speechless; not only was it acceptable, it was simply perfect

The ghost of a violent death, having lost all face, cannot be accepted by the King of Hell, and will never be able to be reborn! He reached out his hand to wipe Old Wang's face, but no matter how hard he tried, it could not be cleaned. Tears streamed down Chen Shi's face uncontrollably

Ye Hua frowned and asked, "Mother, have you been to the execution ground?"

Ye Hua's expression was grave; he has returned to his old profession again

Chen Shi suddenly became spirited and proposed, "How about we arrange and dress all the corpses?"

Tears streamed down Ye's face, evoking deep sympathy in those who witnessed it. Ye Hua's throat tightened as he spoke softly, "Grandma, please do not be sad. I will go help the Guo family with the arrangements for the bodies."

Chen Shi had seen corpses before, but never so many and so gruesome. This was his first time experiencing such a sight, and he could not help but turn away, retching several times. It took him a while to catch his breath.

The old lady did not deny it, lamenting: "I had planned to get up early to buy some vegetables, but unexpectedly took a wrong turn and ended up at the execution ground..." Her voice trembled, her fingers shook, as she painfully recalled: "Hua, such a large expanse of corpses, and there were many dogs tearing at them, it was too tragic, too tragic, a hell on earth, even worse than hell itself"

Chen Shi's eyes also turned red; he recognized that the corpse belonged to Old Wang, the groom of the Guo family. He had once been a personal guard of Guo Wei, serving as a coachman in the Xiang residence. It was said that he had been injured and had no sons. He was particularly fond of the little beggars, often providing them with assistance and even giving them the medicine used in the Xiang residence for treating injuries.

The soap maker, who is usually responsible for disposing of corpses at the mass grave, cannot dare to transport them privately due to the Guo family's treasonous crime and can only leave them unattended. A gust of wind carrying a heavy stench of blood blows in, piercing the nostrils. Chen Shi feels his stomach churning, with uncontrollable gastric acid surging up continuously. He tries hard to suppress it, but the more he suppresses it, the more it churns.

It seems that the color difference is still quite noticeable, but it doesn't matter. By mixing the rouge with water powder and applying it layer by layer, finally, after working for half an hour, the task is completed

Grandma, please do not get lost

At that moment, several dogs suddenly appeared from nowhere. The eyes of these beasts were all red, their fur bristled along their backs, and they lowered their heads while emitting a series of growls, truly reminiscent of a regression to a wolf-like state.

Oh heavens, how could you be so cruel

Uncle Wang looks much younger than he did in life, impressive, Huazi

He turned and left, reaching the temple gate, when suddenly footsteps sounded behind him; it was Chen Shi who had hurriedly caught up.

The old lady is right, collecting the bodies for the Guo family is not without its risks

Fortunately, it is early winter, and the weather is cold; otherwise, it would have rotted and emitted a foul odor long ago. Yet even so, the heavy smell of blood sends chills down one's spine. The common people all avoid the execution ground, and even if they must pass by, they cover their mouths and noses, hurrying through with their eyes averted.

What? No way! The old lady was anxious; although she was sad, she was not confused

Old Wang's wish is commendable, but he will never have the opportunity to realize it

Chen Shixiang seemed to have gone mad, as he threw several stones in quick succession, then grabbed a wooden stick and charged forward! This fellow truly had a fierce strength; the dog was so frightened that it fled in disarray, while Chen Shi pursued it relentlessly, determined not to let it escape

From a distance, over one hundred corpses lay scattered haphazardly, with no one to attend to them

I will go with you

After crossing several streets, the execution ground suddenly appeared

He curiously glanced at Ye Hua, wanting to see his distressed appearance, but to his surprise, Ye Hua's expression remained unchanged, as if he were not affected at all. In fact, this was indeed the case. Although the scene before them was horrific, Ye Hua had dealt with too many corpses in his previous life. There was an incident involving a car accident with dozens of people, a fire that turned bodies to ash, and others who had drowned for days, their bodies retrieved in a state of decay and bloating, infested with maggots... In short, the scene before him was still within an acceptable range. However, Ye Hua had dealt with too many corpses in his previous life. There was an incident involving a car accident with dozens of people, a fire that turned bodies to ash, and others who had drowned for days, their bodies retrieved in a state of decay and bloating, infested with maggots... In short, the scene before him was still within an acceptable range

Carefully arranging the corpse, cleaning the wounds, and suturing the torn skin, especially on the face, must be done meticulously. Due to the absence of several pieces of skin, Ye Hua had no choice but to take a patch from the thigh of the corpse to repair it.

Old Wang quietly saved some money, intending to wait for Guo Wei's return, so that he could plead with his husband to let him go out. He planned to buy a few acres of land in the countryside and then adopt a godson, raising him to adulthood, thus fulfilling his responsibility towards the child