Chapter 4: Wang Ning'an's Counterattack

By the way, could it be that Cui deliberately had his son steal the horse, and then found an excuse to deal with himself

To escape from an unfavorable situation, there are only two options. One is to hope that my father and mother return quickly to make decisions on my behalf. However, my father is accompanying my mother to a funeral, and it is uncertain when they will come back. Moreover, even if they do return, will my father dare to say anything to Old Lady Wang? Over the years, due to my father's insistence on practicing martial arts, Old Lady Wang has become quite dissatisfied with him. In the end, it would only result in both of them suffering together.

Wang Ning'an once again pulled his younger brother, reminding him to be obedient. After calming the two children, Wang Ning'an left the house. It had been almost three days, where could he go to find Ma?

There is another way, which is to actively seek to reclaim the horses and clear the injustices.

During the day, if a petty thief were to lead a horse past, it would certainly be seen by someone, and there would undoubtedly be someone to inform the Wang family

Having made up his mind, Wang Ning'an called over his younger sister

Moreover, Wang Ning'an suspects that his cousin Wang Ninghong took the horse. If it is indeed him, then this would be quite a commotion. Cui's own son has made a mistake, yet it is Wang Ning'an who suffers an undeserved disaster. Let us see how you will justify this situation

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At that moment, Uncle Wu drove his horse-drawn cart back from Cangzhou. When passing by the creek, he jumped down from the cart, approached the water's edge, and scooped up the cool creek water to take a couple of sips

It is said that the teacher has very strict requirements, and students must get up before dawn to memorize their lessons, continuing with classes until the evening. Therefore, apart from the students from this village, all others must stay in the school.

At that moment, someone spoke up, and a voice complained: "Brother Wang, just hand the horse over to Old Tiger Jin. Look at it, it's been at my place for three days now, eating grass and feed, and it even howls in the middle of the night, making it impossible for me to sleep well."

Where Wang Ninghong is, I still do not know. I cannot act rashly. At this moment, a voice was heard coming from the road, approaching this way. In a moment of panic, Wang Ningan hurriedly hid behind a pile of firewood, just as a large poplar tree completely concealed him.

After speaking, she gave her husband a punch and said, "What are you standing there for? Get to work!"

Wang Ning'an has already taken the worst possible malice to speculate about the Cui family

It is time to catch the thief! Wang Ning'an clenched his fist tightly

Haha, Wang Ninghong is so fortunate! I didn't expect to be drinking his wedding wine. This guy is dancing with joy, happier than he is on his wedding day. No wonder Brother Wang has been taking leave these past few days; it turns out he has encountered good fortune.

This brother, I am Wang Ninghong's younger brother, named Wang Ning'an. My family has sent me to find my elder brother to arrange a marriage for him

Wang Ning'an had an idea. He left Tuta Village and ran along the main road, panting as he covered more than ten miles, finally arriving at a large town, which was Niu Jin Zhuang, home to three to four hundred households, making it the largest village in the surrounding area

Cannot find the horse, and still cannot find the person

Hurry up and find someone, catch them red-handed, and make the Cui family pay for it

They spoke in a voice that was not particularly loud, yet Wang Ning'an had very keen hearing, and he understood everything clearly and distinctly. Not only did he confirm that it was his cousin who had stolen the horse, but he also learned the reason behind it

To the east of Niu Jin Zhuang, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, there is a well-kept fenced courtyard with seven or eight brick and tile houses. Among a cluster of thatched cottages, it stands out prominently as the private school classroom and also serves as the residence for students from neighboring villages

The old lady showed no concern for the fact that the Cui family had struck first, withholding food, and subsequently slandering and insulting her. She was actually forcing herself to go out to work, fetching water and chopping firewood, and even her younger sister could not escape this fate

"That won't do!" Wang Ninghong quickly waved his hand and said, "Brother Li, you don't know, my family is not as open-minded as yours. My great-grandmother is an old fossil, stuck in her ways. She never allows her descendants to gamble, and if she finds out, she will surely skin me alive."

In order not to become a pitiful child laborer, Wang Ning'an decided to fight with all his might

Elder brother is going out to take care of some matters, please take good care of younger brother. You two stay in our yard and do not run around, can you do that

Wang Ning'an continued to probe, "May I ask, is my elder brother in the school?"

It would not be accurate to say that he gained nothing; he became increasingly convinced that it must have been his cousin who took the horse away

A boy of eleven or twelve years old, how could he not understand!

Wang Ning'an walked to a ridge in the field, where a farmer had just finished weeding a row of crops and was sitting by the ground to rest

Wang Ning'an observed carefully, and he became increasingly certain that the horse had not been stolen. The reasoning was simple: on both sides, not far away, there were vast fields, and the land was filled with hardworking people, all of whom were from the same village.

In the family, several boys, cousin Wang Ninghong entered a private school to study and learn to read, while he could only stay at home. How could he not feel envious? ... In the past, he was so mischievous, causing trouble everywhere, perhaps it was also a way to attract attention and vent his dissatisfaction ... Wang Ningan could clearly feel the envy and frustration hidden in his heart

It is settled, let it be done as such

It is the royal family's horse

Unless it is not an outsider, but rather a thief from within the household

Wang Ning'an was not at all unfamiliar with it; in the past, when he played, he often went outside the private school, and from a distance, he could hear the sound of reading inside.

In Sanhe Village, about five miles away, would you like me to take you there? This person was quite warm-hearted, but Wang Ning'an quickly waved his hand, only inquiring about the direction to Sanhe Village before hastily taking his leave

Where is Li Zhenjia

It is truly foolish

No, yesterday he asked for leave from the teacher again, saying he was going to Li Zhen's house. The two of them are the best of friends, always doing everything together

On the way back, I deliberately passed by Wang Ning'an and whispered, "Wang Dalang is leading a horse with a young lad."

"Uncle Li, may I ask if my elder brother Wang Ninghong was leading a horse over three days ago?" Wang Ning'an asked politely, and the farmer casually replied, "It seems so..."

Wang Ning'an had no choice but to ask the next person. He asked four or five people in succession. Some genuinely seemed not to know, while many others wore expressions of difficulty, clearly aware but unwilling to speak.

Leaving home, Wang Ning'an followed his memories and found the riverside where he often let his horses roam. The stream meandered, with lush grass on both sides, a perfect place for horses to drink when thirsty and graze when hungry

Having run until noon, Wang Ning'an sat down on a stone by the creek

Ah!

Rest assured, I have made arrangements. Tonight, Old Tiger Jin will bring the money over, and tomorrow morning we will go to buy the results and place our bets. There will be no delays

Wang Ning'an recognized it at a glance, and his excited heart nearly leaped out of his chest. He truly wanted to rush in and directly lead the horse away, allowing the Cui family to have a good look.

It is indeed him

He inquired about Li Zhen's home, found the backyard, and, peering over the earthen wall, indeed saw a horse tied next to the cattle shed, appearing restless and pacing back and forth

The Cui family and Old Lady Wang have left, and the fire of anger in Wang Ning'an's eyes is burning, from the inside out, like an angry fireball, releasing a terrifying heat. Wang Ning'an has come to understand that the Wang family is also divided into ranks, and because his second uncle is a scholar, he cannot be touched, which has allowed the Cui family to act tyrannically and without restraint.

Hmm! Wang Luoxiang nodded vigorously

I want to buy a fighting dog and place bets to get rich! Go ahead and indulge in your grand dreams!

In his previous life, Wang Ning'an had witnessed countless deceptive tricks. If he truly had the ability to predict outcomes, he would have made his fortune and would not sell it to you. Of course, Wang Ning'an had no need to expose the scam, and moreover, the perpetrators might not even believe him.

Through the gaps in the branches, it can be seen that it is indeed my cousin Wang Ninghong

As for the villagers, they are unwilling to speak, and the reason is simple: it is a matter concerning the Wang family. Speaking out would offend Wang Liangxun and the Cui family. No matter how much commotion there is, to outsiders, you are all family, even if you break bones and connect tendons. Why should we invite trouble

The conjecture has been confirmed, yet looking at Uncle Wu, it is evident that he does not wish to testify on his own behalf; he simply cannot bear to remain in the dark himself

Wang Ning'an clenched his fist; he did not rush to the school to find someone, but instead waited outside for half a day. Finally, he saw a boy of about fourteen or fifteen years old come out, and Wang Ning'an quickly approached him

Before he could finish speaking, someone suddenly coughed twice. It turned out to be his wife, who hurried over and shot him a fierce glare. Then, she smiled at Wang Ning'an and said, "Wang Erlang, that day we were not working in the fields, we were unaware."

Sigh, there will be opportunities, it won't be long before I can also attend school and study

It is necessary to find concrete evidence... Wang Ning'an held his head, pondering for a long time, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

Next to him, that "Brother Li" disdainfully remarked: "What is there to be afraid of? As long as you can buy the results of the dog fight from the living immortal. Wager a treasure, win a fortune, and even selling a horse would be enough; what can your family do to you?"

Alas, Brother Wang, I must remind you that tomorrow is the day of the dog fighting finals. Today, by all means, you must sell the horse.

Since it was Wang Ninghong who took the horse, finding Wang Ninghong would mean finding the horse!

I rushed to Sanhe Village in one go, completely drenched in sweat

Wang Ninghong is fifteen years old by traditional age counting, and perhaps the peasant families have already married off their children. The fellow across the way is not surprised; instead, he is all smiles.

Wang Ning'an was taken aback and wanted to ask a couple more questions, but Uncle Wu had already mounted the carriage and left, cracking the whip.

All unfair treatment stems from the so-called horse loss incident. As long as the horses are found, there is no reason to force oneself to work

Wang Ning'an could no longer endure the situation. I am not one to be easily manipulated; for my own sake and for my sister's, I must rise up and fight back. The current situation is truly dire for me. With the permission of Old Lady Wang, the Cui family will undoubtedly become even more oppressive in the future, offloading countless tasks onto me and my sister. If we make even the slightest mistake, we will be punished, making it impossible to live our lives peacefully. The current situation is truly dire for me. With the permission of Old Lady Wang, the Cui family will undoubtedly become even more oppressive in the future, offloading countless tasks onto me and my sister. If we make even the slightest mistake, we will be punished, making it impossible to live our lives peacefully.

What a relief!

The horse must be found, no matter what

Moreover, Wang Ning'an is just a young boy and holds no significant position in the Wang family. Is it of any use to speak up for him? No one is willing to engage in a task that is both laborious and thankless

Two men discussed and decided to enter through the back door. They specifically checked the horse before feeling reassured to return to the house

Alas, Brother Li, please bear with it. Four guan of money is no small matter. If the money is not paid, I cannot give him the horse. Moreover, taking it out during the day, if someone sees it and informs the family, I will be in trouble.