In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 345 - 344 - Please Let Dad Have a Couple of Bites!_1

Chapter 345: Chapter 344 - Please Let Dad Have a Couple of Bites!_1

How should we proceed?

Slowly lifting her head, Su Yue’er looked at the impending nightfall and gritted her teeth.

"Let’s go find Uncle Wu Zuo!"

However, on arriving at Wu Zuo’s house, they found out that he had already gone to Luoshan Village and had not returned yet. His house, barely big enough for his family of seven, barely accommodated Su Yue’er and her two companions for the night.

Two days went by without any news from Wu Zuo.

For Su Yue’er, these two days felt like an eternity.

She waited everyday at the entrance of the government office, once her home, now a place she could only long for from afar.

She tried to gain an audience but all her attempts were futile.

She couldn’t even get in contact with the prison gatekeeper.

With all her prayers falling on deaf ears and her incessant endeavours bearing no fruit, Su Yue’er was on the brink of a mental breakdown.

Just when she was at her wits’ end, weeping inconsolably, Wu Zuo finally returned home bearing good news.

"Young lady, I bring good news! Excellent news at that, I have just convinced County Magistrate to allow you to visit the prison. Please prepare quickly, we shall leave immediately for the prison!"

Returning to the prison, Su Yue’er’s emotions were in stark contrast to how she felt a few days prior.

Following Wu Zuo in greeting the prison guards, she maintained decorum, a far cry from her previously arrogant demeanour.

A prison guard in a black uniform examined the County Magistrate’s note repeatedly, before impatiently waving his hand.

"Are you looking for Su Sikong? He’s in there. Xing Wu, Xing Wu, you take them inside. Go on!"

"Alright!"

An affirmation sounded from inside the gatehouse.

Without uttering a word, Su Yue’er turned to leave, Wu Zuo, however, had the sense to quickly hand over a silver ingot.

"Thank you, thank you! This little token is for you brothers to drink tea."

Having said that, he hurried to catch up with Su Yue’er.

"Hmph! She thinks she is still the former spoiled young lady!"

The prison guard snorted coldly, conveniently picking up the silver ingot: "She needs a mirror to reflect upon herself. Without everyone respecting and indulging her for her father’s sake, who would acknowledge her? Good looks cannot be eaten nor do they guarantee a happy fate. Her beauty may well become her death knell. She probably won’t even know how she dies!"

Having finished, he shook his head and humming a tune to himself, unperturbed.

Another minor official in a white robe came over: "Boss, do you think this Su Sikong will have a chance to recover? With his integrity, I fear..."

"Haha, recover? He would need to know who wants to punish him first!"

The prison guard crossed his legs, looking complacent: "This is an order from the Imperial Envoy. Su Sikong has been sent to the harsh Black prison by him. The County Magistrate isn’t a fool, the following series of events clears all suspicions. Has Su Sikong been lenient with the wealth of the people in all these years? You can easily accuse him of one of the myriad sins, it would be enough to punish him. Do you really think he has a chance to make a comeback?"

This statement invited nods of agreement from everyone.

However, there were differing opinions: "Didn’t you hear that he is still working for those above?"

"Those above are masters of turning with the wind! If you don’t believe me, let’s bet on whether this Su Sikong can leave the Black prison alive. If I lose, I’ll treat you to whatever dishes you like at Man Xiangyuan without any restraint. If you lose, I’ll take ten percent of your tips for this month. How about that?"

"Alright! You said it, Boss. We are all looking forward to this treat!"

Everyone burst into laughter at this.

Su Yue’er, who was following the prison guard, had mixed emotions as they walked.

I can finally see my father. I wonder how he is doing now?

The leading prison guard didn’t concern himself with her thoughts, he casually pointed towards the Black prison at the far end.

"The prisoner is inside. Only one person is allowed to visit at a time. Remember, be out within a few minutes, or I’ll charge extra! That was a rule set by your father."

After seeing Su Yue’er nodding, he finally unlocked the cell.

Wu Zuo quickly handed a basket of wine and food to Su Yue’er: " Young lady, I can only escort you until here. Please hurry, don’t waste time!"

Su Yue’er silently took the basket and stepped in.

She caught sight of a figure under the dim light by the door and strained her eyes to discern who it was: " Father! Father, where are you?"

Su Sikong awoke from a groggy slumber upon hearing his name being called.

It took him immense effort to realise it was Yue’er’s voice. He quickly struggled to rise from the ground, his face revealing sheer joy: "Yue...Yue’er, is that you?"

"Yes, father, it’s me. I’ve come to see you! Father, h..how..did this happen?"

Upon seeing Su Sikong’s condition, Su Yue’er couldn’t help but gasp!

The present Su Sikong was a far cry from his dashing days as an official. His hair disheveled and body reeking, there was no sight of his past dignity!

"Oh, Father! What on earth happened? Wah wah wah..."

Unable to bear the sadness welling up inside her, Su Yue’er burst into tears.

Slowly shuffling towards the cell gate, Su Sikong leaned against it and said with difficulty.

"Don’t cry, Yue’er. Don’t cry. Did you ...did you bring any food?"

"Yes, there’s food and drink. Father, please eat quickly!"

Only then did she remember that she was carrying food, she quickly stopped crying, placed the basket down and handed him the bamboo tube filled with water first.

Su Sikong took it, didn’t even bother looking and gulped it down eagerly.

Gulp...Gulp...Gulp...

"Father, don’t rush. There’s wine and food here. Let’s talk slowly once you have eaten your fill!"

Watching her father drinking desperately, Su Yue’er’s heart ached. She hurriedly took out all the food from the basket and placed it in front of him.

"Cough, cough, cough ..."

Su Sikong began to cough violently from drinking too fast.

Su Yue’er quickly stood up to pat his back, " Father, drink more slowly, there’s still water..."

But before she could finish, several hands appeared out of nowhere, snatched her water and food, and ran off. Suddenly, the dozen or so prisoners in the cell sprang into action.

Su Yue’er was taken aback before she yelled out in anger.

"Hey! You bastards! What are you doing? Put that down, this is for my father! Give it back, hey!"

She quickly extended her hand to snatch them back and managed to save a bowl of white rice.

However, she didn’t hold it steady and the bowl of white rice spilled onto the ground.

"Yue’er, stop shouting, it’s pointless," Su Sikong took a deep breath, shook his head, and then reached out his dirty hand to grab the rice from the ground and started shoving it into his mouth.

"Father, that rice is dirty, don’t eat it! I’ll go and find someone to bring more for you, quickly spit it out, father..."

Su Yue’er hurriedly reached out to stop him but was shocked by Su Sikong’s plea.

"Yue’er, I haven’t eaten for two days. Please let me eat a bit!"

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