From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!

Chapter 562: Chapter 558 Night Talk Through the Wall (Part 1)

”We’re like brothers, there’s no need to ask for favors. If you have anything to say, just speak up. As long as I, Sun Erniu, can do it, I’d be willing to do anything for a brother!”

Sun Erniu patted his chest as he made this promise.

Lu Yuanfeng felt a warmth in his heart. In this life, what people lack the most is not adding flowers to embroidery, but rather offering charcoal in the snow. At your most difficult times, those who are willing to lend a hand are the ones who truly value you.

Lu Yuanfeng said, ”I heard you are working as a prison guard. My relatives have been wrongly imprisoned, and the situation is unclear. I wanted to ask if you could pass on a few words. Would that be possible?”

”That’s not a problem. What’s their name, and which town are they from? I need to know these details to help you!” Sun Erniu said.

”Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang are from Er Gui Village in Qingshan Town, they’re from the same village as me, this is their daughter.”

Lu Yuanfeng brought Mu Shuangshuang to Sun Erniu.

Only then did Sun Erniu notice Mu Shuangshuang, and upon seeing her, he exclaimed, ”Is this your wife?”

Mu Shuangshuang had her hair styled like a young girl, but since Lu Yuanfeng mentioned it’s her parents, it’s pretty certain she’s his wife.

Turns out it’s Fengzi’s father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sun Erniu felt even more obliged to help with this matter!

Mu Shuangshuang nodded towards Sun Erniu: ”This matter is troubling Brother Erniu. My parents are honest and decent people, and they’re truly wronged...”

Mu Shuangshuang narrated the situation entirely to Sun Erniu.

Sun Erniu listened and frowned.

”This matter is indeed a wrongful accusation. How can someone simply passing by become a murderer?

This matter, Fengzi, you and your wife don’t need to worry. Tonight, I’ll go to the prison and have a look. If you have any messages, you can tell me, and sometimes you can buy some food to bring to the old couple.”

Sun Erniu’s words moved Mu Shuangshuang deeply. Bringing food into prison carries the greatest risk; if something goes wrong, not only could the job be lost, but also lives.

But Sun Erniu not only suggested it voluntarily but also reassured them, which made Mu Shuangshuang feel even more grateful.

She said, ”Brother Erniu, can I use your kitchen for a bit? I want to cook something for my parents myself!”

”Help yourself, there’s chicken in the backyard, and vegetables in the garden. You can pick what you want, no need to be formal with us. By the way, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? Sit with us for dinner, we’ve just started.”

Mu Shuangshuang quickly shook her head: ”Fengzi and I just ate, we’re not hungry!”

”Even if you’re not hungry, you should eat a bit. It’s a long night, I bet you won’t get much sleep tonight. I usually don’t return from the prison until after midnight.”

Sun Erniu explained to Mu Shuangshuang, and under his strong assertion, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng were coerced into eating half a bowl of rice each.

After dinner, Mu Shuangshuang helped Sun Family’s daughter-in-law Zhang Guifen clean the kitchen, washing dishes one by one. Mu Shuangshuang bought a chicken, a bit of flour, and two eggs from Zhang Guifen.

Sun Erniu would surely go at night, Mu Shuangshuang wanted to send some fried chicken to Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang, prepared similarly to modern KFC style.

After marinating the chicken, coat it with flour, then with egg wash, and fry it in the pot.

Who knows if Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan have eaten dinner, even though Zheng Zhi promised not to let the prison guards use private punishment, the food and clothing might not be provided, as no one is obliged to help with these.

In the kitchen, Mu Shuangshuang was busy up and down, Lu Yuanfeng and Sun Erniu were catching up in the main room, Zhang Guifen helped Mu Shuangshuang with the fire, and the two chatted a bit, all about the county’s matters.

Mu Shuangshuang knew that County Magistrate Zheng is an upright person, normally anyone who hasn’t committed crimes would be released by him.

Mu Shuangshuang felt an extra layer of assurance, although still worried, she believed Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang would be released.

A pot of fried chicken was done, and the aroma made Zhang Guifen’s mouth water, Mu Shuangshuang generously handed her a chicken leg.

”Sister-in-law, you eat, the taste should be quite good.”

While speaking, Mu Shuangshuang picked out some to give to others.

One chicken, Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan surely can’t finish it; as long as they have a chicken leg and some chicken meat, it’s enough.

”No, Shuangshuang, take this chicken leg to your parents, sister-in-law can just eat some chicken meat!”

Zhang Guifen still craved for more of Mu Shuangshuang’s cooking.

She took a piece of small fried chicken, ate a chunk, and sucked her fingers several times.

”Shuangshuang, this stuff is really delicious, crispy outside and the chicken inside is particularly tender!”

”If sister-in-law likes it, after my parents’ matter is settled, I’ll teach you individually,” Mu Shuangshuang said.

Fried chicken is loved by many modern people, with the combination of fried chicken and beer in snowy weather being their favorite; not to mention an ancient person who hasn’t tried it before.

Once the fried chicken was packed, Mu Shuangshuang made two wraps, unsure if there’s enough water in the prison, intending to take it to Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang when Zhang Guifen stopped her.

”Shuangshuang, don’t worry about the water, Erniu will arrange it!”

Mu Shuangshuang took the wrapped items out to give to Sun Erniu, also handed over two taels of silver for him to treat the prison guards.

Mu Shuangshuang understood that Sun Erniu already extended such significant help, there’s no reason to let him spend money treating the guards.

In these times, nothing is done for free; anything requires a cost.

Sun Erniu refused to take the two taels of silver, insisting, ”Fengzi and I are like brothers, how could I take this silver from family?”

”Erniu, take the money, because we are family, all the more reason not to exploit you.” Lu Yuanfeng forced the silver into Sun Erniu’s hands, and the matter was settled.

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng were arranged in the Sun Family’s side room, just a wall apart.

Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t fall asleep, her mind filled with thoughts of all that had happened since arriving in the Da Ning Dynasty.

Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan were already an indispensable part of her heart, this family wouldn’t be complete without anyone.

In this moment, the prison’s mud walls must be cold, not knowing if there are any rats or cockroaches...

The more she thought, the harder it was to sleep. Mu Shuangshuang tossed and turned, a few sounds came from the wall, with Lu Yuanfeng gently knocking on the other side.

”Shuangshuang, are you unable to sleep?”

Lu Yuanfeng’s voice carried a bit of a hoarse tone, in the dark night, hearing his voice suddenly calmed Mu Shuangshuang’s frantic heart.

”Mm! Fengzi, are you still awake too?” Mu Shuangshuang asked.

Through the wall, Mu Shuangshuang wondered about Lu Yuanfeng’s sleeping posture, whether he was lying down or sleeping on his side.

The quilt didn’t provide much warmth, even after a long while it still didn’t warm up, Mu Shuangshuang rubbed her hands together and wrapped the quilt tighter!