CHAPTER 79: CHAPTER 79: OR DO YOU HAVE DESIGNS ON ME

Among them is the household of Li Fugui.

He argued forcefully, "This was taken from the bandit lair, it should naturally be shared by everyone. It’s Pei Shu’er who’s too domineering, that’s why she hoarded these things."

"Now that the temperature just dropped, she took back the quilts. She doesn’t even use them, just keeps them. Isn’t this disregarding human life?"

Yinxing was speechless, but her tongue was tied, she couldn’t say anything coherent after a long "you" sound.

Instead, she was rendered speechless by Li Fugui’s words.

Pei Shu’er walked over, smiling as she looked at Li Fugui.

"It indeed was taken from the bandit lair, but I wasn’t the only one who took it. Even the Lord has acknowledged that this is personal property, so what accusation are you trying to pin on me here?"

Li Fugui was somewhat intimidated by Pei Shu’er’s gaze, but still stiffened his tone.

"Pei Shu’er, my mother and I have it so tough. If you give us this quilt, it’s a great act of charity, isn’t it?"

Pei Shu’er sneered, "I’ve never seen such a forceful form of begging."

After saying that, Pei Shu’er kicked Li Fugui’s hand, snatching the quilt back.

She said coldly, "If you covet my things, act better, don’t be like now, trying to play the victim and the hero."

"If I give this to you, it’s my kindness. Even if I don’t, others won’t say a word."

"You call it enough quilts? Open your eyes and look, how many quilts were in our straw shed last night? If not for that straw shed, we’d all have frozen to death!"

A little girl immediately cried and echoed.

"This quilt was originally given to a few of us by Miss Pei. Last night, Li Fugui drove us out, and he and his mother monopolized the quilt."

"My grandmother froze to death because of it, and this murderer still has the nerve to ask for a quilt!"

Saying this, she and her family rushed at Li Fugui, full of resentment.

Pei Shu’er took back the quilt and said nothing more. When she was about to leave, Li Fugui suddenly hugged her calf, tears and mucus streaming.

"Heir’s wife, I beg you, we’re just a mother and an orphan, it’s not easy for us. Please give us the quilt, or my mother and I will freeze to death tonight."

Mrs. Li also cried and begged, "Heir’s wife, Fugui was just being foolish earlier, please don’t hold it against him."

"Can you give us this quilt? We really can’t stand the cold anymore. You shouldn’t be hard-hearted enough to watch us freeze to death, right? We know you’re a great kind person."

Pei Shu’er sneered; this Mrs. Li was more skilled than Li Fugui. If she didn’t give it to them, it would seem like she was deliberately letting them freeze.

"If you’d acted like this earlier, I might have shown some kindness, but not now."

"Besides, I’m not kind, I’m very protective of my own. I’m only good to my people, don’t try to label me, don’t think you’re the only smart person in the world."

After saying this, Pei Shu’er kicked Li Fugui’s hand hard, cracking his hand bones.

Li Fugui released in pain, still trying to chase after Pei Shu’er a few steps.

Pei Shu’er slapped him, sending him flying, flipping mid-air, and landing heavily on the ground, breaking his nose.

Pei Shu’er looked ruthless.

"Be sensible, don’t make it so ugly, these quilts are barely enough for our people to use!"

Pei Shu’er returned to the wheelbarrow and placed the quilt on it.

Tang Zan glanced at Pei Shu’er, sneering, "I think for a person like that, it’s better to just kill them. Save the trouble!"

Pei Shu’er: "..."

Even with so many officials watching, Tang Zan dared to say such things.

Honestly, if she didn’t have to deal with someone like Tang Zan in real life, she’d want to stay far away from someone like him.

An unstable element in society indeed!

Of course, Pei Shu’er also felt fortunate that Tang Zan didn’t follow her over.

Otherwise, with Tang Zan’s disregard for life, it would definitely have ended in a slice-and-dice affair.

But turning the villain around is still necessary, after all, she’s in the same boat as Tang Zan now.

This villain is so violent, if she doesn’t keep a close watch, what if he causes trouble and implicates her?

The more terrifying thing is that if she lets the villain’s murderous nature spread unchecked, Pei Shu’er even fears that one day she might say the wrong word and get cut.

Then, dying would be for nothing.

After all, she was just a mere pawn.

The plot father doesn’t even protect her, or even actively seeks ways to torment her.

Thinking of this, Pei Shu’er grew more despondent.

She cleared her throat, "It’s easy to kill, but if we do, the government officers won’t let us off."

Indeed, people like that aren’t worthy of sympathy, but there’s no need to ruin her future over them either.

Tang Zan snorted disdainfully, clearly not thinking much of the government officer.

Pei Shu’er certainly knew that Tang Zan was highly skilled in martial arts. He’s even killed a government officer under their very noses.

But two fists can’t fend off four hands; now there are forty government officers left. No matter how skilled Tang Zan is, he’s just one person.

Too many ants can bite an elephant to death!

If Tang Zan dies, or is lost, what would she do then?

Where would she find such a good remedy?

However, Tang Zan’s words were very effective. Once he spoke, coupled with Pei Shu’er’s actions just now,

those who still didn’t want to return the quilts immediately let go.

Pei Shu’er chuckled softly, her eyebrows showing a touch of softness.

It must be said, in this group of exiles, it seems the evil ones are at the top of the food chain.

Tang Zan raised his eyebrows at her, Pei Shu’er actually saw a hint of smugness in his eyes.

Pei Shu’er suddenly recalled the portrayal in the original text, of a young man in fine clothes riding a spirited horse.

He was arrogant and wanton, famous from a young age, with countless supporters.

She smiled slightly and sat next to Tang Zan.

Tang Zan glanced sideways at Pei Shu’er, his mouth slightly curved up, the smugness in his eyes growing stronger.

"Pei Shu’er, don’t get so close to me."

After saying this, Tang Zan moved even closer to Pei Shu’er, their noses almost touching.

Tang Zan’s eyes brightened, his phoenix eyes curved alluringly, his mouth slightly lifted.

"Or could it be, you have some intentions towards me?"

He’s not blind; he just doesn’t readily speak, having long noticed the anomalies.

During the exile, Pei Shu’er always walked beside him, following him the whole time.

But previously she had been desperate to stay far away from him.

When exhausted from the journey, Pei Shu’er would hand him a water pouch.

Tang Zan took the water pouch, finding it still warm.

She would even say unexpectedly during the journey to take a rest and bandage his wounds.

Previously, his calf would also bleed and even fester, but Pei Shu’er wouldn’t bat an eye.

Now, with just a little blood, Pei Shu’er was this concerned?

What’s more important, she often followed him closely, staying within arm’s reach.

Whenever he left for a while, he’d find Pei Shu’er pale-faced, anxiously running to him in small steps.

She’s so clingy!

He outwardly appeared annoyed.

But in his heart, there was a small sense of joy.

His words were half serious, still probing, eyes firmly fixed on Pei Shu’er’s lips.

He wanted to know what dangerous words would come from those lying red lips.