After leaving Tian Heng's gang, Shen Lang rushed back to his parents' house.
His parents and brother had been waiting for him. When he was still at the foot of the mountain, his mother could not wait to welcome him.
"My son, how is Miss Count House treating you?" His mother asked eagerly.
Shen Lang said, "She is very good to me."
His mother said, "Then I can rest assured."
Two warriors from the Count House moved boxes of gifts home. There were cloth, rice, meat, and a lot of medicinal herbs.
Mulan was very careful. She knew that Shen Lang's father and brother were injured, so she prepared a lot of medicine and tonics.
Then, Shen Lang took out 300 gold coins and gave it to his father. "Use this money to build a new house for us. Use good bricks and tiles."
His father's face changed slightly. "Dalang, you are now a member of the Count House. As your parents, it's okay for us to eat and drink a little, but we can't take the Count House's money. We can't let the Count House think that you are spending money outside. It will ruin your reputation."
His father's words were very euphemistic. To put it more bluntly, he was worried that Shen Lang would have a reputation of being a traitor.
Shen Lang smiled. "These gold coins are not from the Count House. I earned them myself."
His father said, "How did you earn it?"
Shen Lang said, "I invented a new dye formula and sold it to a big silk merchant in the city. I didn't dare to use it before. Now that I am the son-in-law of the Count House, I can use this money without worry. "
Of course, Shen Lang could not tell his parents that the money was from Tian Heng. If that was the case, his parents would not dare to use it.
Even so, his father was still very hesitant. He had spoiled Shen Lang since he was a child. He really could not use his money.
Shen Lang said, "Build a big house. It will be good for me when I come back. If Mulan comes back with me, she can't live in this thatched house, right?"
These words immediately made his father determined to build a new house, a big house.
Although he felt that the daughter of the Count House would never come to his house, if she did, he couldn't let his wife have no place to stay and his son lose face.
"Building a big house would only cost a dozen or so gold coins. Why would we need three hundred gold coins?" Father said.
To be honest, he had never even touched a gold coin before. Previously, he had only used copper coins. At the very most, he had used silver coins.
If you went to the market to buy things, people wouldn't be able to give you change if you used gold coins.
When building a house in the countryside, even if it was a big brick house with five or six rooms, the best black bricks and the best slate would be used. Together with a large courtyard and walls, it would cost less than a hundred gold coins.
Shen Lang said, "The house has to be big and imposing. The walls have to be thick and high."
"Alright," his father said.
His younger brother, Shen Jian, looked at Shen Lang eagerly. He had always been a ruffian at the bottom of the society. Now that his elder brother had become the son-in-law of the Count House, he had long wanted to leave this small village and go out to see the world.
Shen Lang said, "Rest well. When your body recovers, I will take you out. I will definitely let you have a bright future."
"Ah!" His younger brother was overjoyed. "When I become strong, I will marry Widow Liu."
His dream was still as ambitious as ever.
Next, his mother made a sumptuous lunch, even though it was already afternoon.
Shen Lang enjoyed the meal with his family.
His mother invited the two warriors from the Count House to eat together, but they refused. After moving things, they went out and took out two big cakes for lunch.
This was a form of respect, but to some extent, it was also a form of alienation. They didn't want to be too close to Shen Lang's family.
Although they were willing to risk their lives to protect Shen Lang, they still looked down on him in their hearts. Shen Lang couldn't order them around.
Of course, Shen Lang didn't mean to be cold to them. If they didn't want to come in for lunch and wanted to eat outside, then so be it.
Even when his mother wanted to make tea for them, Shen Lang said no and gave each of them a bowl of cold plain water.
Shen Lang made a decision in his heart.
He needed to have his own confidants. He didn't need many, just one or two strong ones. When they heard Shen Lang's order, they could rush forward without hesitation.
Moreover, if Shen Lang had something to do, he didn't need to do it himself. He could just send someone to do it.
It was embarrassing to have to do everything himself.
It didn't matter how many subordinates he had. Loyalty and ability were the most important.
…
Next, Shen Lang brewed medicine for his father to consume. Then, he applied new medicine on his younger brother's broken bones and bandaged it with a clean cloth.
His parents almost greedily enjoyed all this warmth and happiness.
Their most beloved eldest son had actually become so filial and sensible. Everything was just too wonderful.
The sun was gradually setting in the west. Shen Lang officially said goodbye to his parents and returned to the Count House.
His mother's eyes were filled with tears, but they were full of smiles as she watched Shen Lang leave.
"Dalang, something happened to the Big Fool. He's not in good condition. Go and see him."
Before leaving, his mother couldn't help but say.
The Big Fool was Shen Lang's only friend and had protected him since he was a child.
In order to protect Shen Lang, his younger brother, Shen Jian, fought with others. The Big Fool protected Shen Lang and took a beating for him.
…
When Shen Lang passed by the Maple Leaf Village on his way to the Big Fool's house, the villagers pointed at him and hid behind the door to watch the show.
The way they looked at Shen Lang was incomparably complicated.
They didn't expect that the useless Shen Lang would soar to the sky and become the son-in-law of the Count House.
The Second Fool that they looked down on before was now high and mighty, becoming a figure that the villagers couldn't look up to.
They were envious, jealous, and hateful!
However, when Shen Lang's gaze landed on them, all of them had a flattering smile on their faces.
However, they also speculated maliciously in their hearts that Shen Lang was driven out by the Xu family before. Maybe he would soon be driven out by the Count House and return to his thatched cottage on the mountain dejectedly.
These villagers were simple and honest, but they were also very cunning.
They were compassionate, but they didn't want others to live too well.
It would be best if you lived worse than me. Then I can help you once or twice occasionally, so that my kindness can be satisfied and I can gain a sense of accomplishment.
Shen Lang was completely swaggering through the streets. He didn't have the slightest intention to stop and ask about these people's well-being.
He wasn't the emperor who needed to act like Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty.
Shen Lang's family was an outsider. In addition, he was beautiful and had a mental problem before, so he had low intelligence.
Therefore, the people in the village not only looked down on him, but they even bullied and isolated him.
Since he was a child, many children in the village bullied Shen Lang.
Every time this happened, the Big Fool would use his strong body to block stones for Shen Lang. Once, it was even feces.
The Big Fool was the same as the previous Shen Lang, with a low IQ.
In other words, the Big Fool was more like the male lead in "Forrest Gump". He was more simple and simple-minded.
He was abnormal from the moment he was born. When he gave birth, he weighed a full 12 pounds.
After giving birth to him, the Big Fool's mother passed away due to dystocia.
After landing, the Big Fool's head suddenly grew.
Even if he didn't have enough to eat every day, when he was 18 years old, he actually grew to 2.1 meters, like a giant.
He didn't know why it was like this. His parents were normal people, but he was different from ordinary people.
The Big Fool ate a lot every day, but he also worked very hard. He could do the work of three or four laborers, and he was very strong.
In short, he was gifted and extraordinary.
Although he was very strong and had super strength, the Big Fool had always been harmless. He had an honest face, pure eyes, and never fought.
When someone hit him, he would just turn around and expose his back to them. He would not fight back at all.
When Shen Lang was beaten, he would protect Shen Lang in his arms and then turn his back to let others hit him.
The Big Fool didn't have a good life. Three years after his mother passed away, his father married a stepmother and gave birth to a younger brother.
Since then, the Big Fool seemed to have been picked up. If it wasn't for him being able to work, he probably wouldn't even have food to eat.
Of course, even if he could work, he wouldn't have enough to eat every day. His stepmother only gave him corn rice, and the amount was fixed. Most of the time, he was hungry.
…
His mother said that something had happened to the Big Fool, so Shen Lang rushed to the Big Fool's house.
Shen Lang came to the Big Fool's house. His family's conditions were good. His father was a famous hunter and also the leader of the Maple Leaf Village Army, so he lived in a brick house with three big rooms and a courtyard wall.
"Where's the Big Fool?"
After entering his house, Shen Lang didn't see the Big Fool, only his stepmother and younger brother.
Seeing Shen Lang, the Big Fool's stepmother was stunned and said, "Second Fool, why are you here?"
Then she quickly covered her mouth because Shen Lang was dressed luxuriously and had two warriors with him.
"The Big Fool went to work." The Big Fool's stepmother said, "Shen Lang, what's the matter?"
Went to work? Didn't his mother say something happened to him?
"Where is he working? I'll go find him." Shen Lang said, "Also, I'll give your family a sum of money. You have to let him eat his fill every day, understand?"
Then, he took out a bag of money. There were fifty silver coins in it.
When Shen Lang fully established himself in the Count House, he would take his younger brother, Shen Jian, and the Big Fool with him. But now, the Big Fool still needed to stay at home for a while. Even if one-tenth of this money was used on the Big Fool, it would be enough to let him eat his fill.
The Big Fool's stepmother's eyes lit up. She quickly took the bag of money and nodded desperately. "Shen Lang, don't worry. I'll definitely let Da Zhuang eat his fill every day. I'll even give him meat. Dalang, you're still promising and have a conscience. You don't forget your friends even when you're rich."
The Big Fool's half-brother saw Shen Lang's wealth and was instantly jealous. He sneered and said, "Big Fool? I'm afraid he's already dead and was thrown into the ravine. "
As soon as these words came out, Shen Lang's expression changed. He quickly rushed out of the Big Fool's house.
…
A quarter of an hour later, in a ravine, Shen Lang saw the abandoned Big Fool.
He was so thin that he was only skin and bones. He was on the verge of death and covered in blood.
The 2.1-meter-tall expert was so thin that only his skeleton was left. His chest was shockingly swollen, and there were obvious signs of broken bones.
But his eyes were still pure. After seeing Shen Lang, his eyes even showed joy. He weakly shouted, "Two Fool, you're here? I missed you so much! "
"Yes, I'm here." Shen Lang's eyes were burning. "What happened to you? Why are you so miserable?"
The Big Fool said, "My younger brother was naughty. He provoked a big bug on the mountain. I tried to save him, but the bug slapped me a few times. Several of my bones were broken and I vomited blood. Father didn't have money to treat him, so he left me here. "
As soon as these words came out, Shen Lang couldn't help but cry.
Bastard, beast!
Really, where there's a stepmother, there's a stepfather.
This younger brother of the Big Fool was not a good guy. He bullied him and Shen Lang every day. He would either throw dirt into the Big Fool's food, pee in the Big Fool's bed, steal money and frame the Big Fool's head, peep at women or bathing and frame the Big Fool.
Even so, the Big Fool still protected this younger brother.
Now, in order to save this bastard, his younger brother was injured by a tiger, and his father actually left him here to die.
He was worse than a beast.
The Big Fool's father's family was quite well off. Was there really no money to cure the Big Fool? It was just that he was reluctant to spend more money.
"How many days have you been thrown here?" Shen Lang asked.
The Big Fool tried to count with his fingers, but he couldn't even lift his hand.
How strong was he before?
"One hand is not enough," the Big Fool said.
In other words, he had been thrown in this ravine for more than six days.
He didn't eat or drink, just let him bleed, let his bones break, and let him die.
Shen Lang had already checked the Big Fool's injuries. Five ribs were broken, and his liver, stomach, and lungs had internal injuries.
This injury was very serious, but as long as he was willing to spend money, he could definitely be saved. His father didn't want to spend money, so he threw him in the ravine to die.
But he was very lucky that the broken ribs didn't pierce his organs.
The reason why the Big Fool was dying was because he was thrown in the ravine, exposed to the wind and rain, and he didn't eat for several days and nights, so he had a high fever and was extremely weak.
"Two Fool, I'm going to die." The Big Fool smiled at Shen Lang. "I was worried that you would be bullied, but now it's okay. You've become stronger."
Then, he closed his eyes slightly, and his breathing gradually weakened.
The Big Fool was attached to living, but he wasn't very afraid of death. He just felt a little sad.
"No, you won't die, and you're not allowed to die. I'll save you, I'll take you away," Shen Lang said.
Then, he took out ginseng slices from his arms and put them into the Big Fool's mouth.
The Big Fool's eyes were still dull, and he had no will to live.
There was nothing sadder than a dead heart.
From the moment he was abandoned by his father, he didn't want to live anymore.
Although he was abused by his parents since he was a child, and he didn't have enough to eat, and his father was very cold to him, the Big Fool always firmly believed that his father loved him, but he was not good at expressing it.
Moreover, he had eaten too much.
Even though he endured the hunger every day and ate no more than two bowls of corn rice for every meal, he worked hard every day.
He just wanted to let his father know that he was useful.
But in order to save his brother, he was seriously injured. His father was not willing to spend money to treat him and abandoned him in the ravine. He finally understood that his father did not love him.
Therefore, he was not afraid of death.
Shen Lang slapped the Big Fool's face and shouted, "Big Fool, I'm being bullied. You have to help me."
As if by conditioned reflex, the Big Fool suddenly opened his eyes and opened his arms to protect Shen Lang.
Shen Lang said, "Big Fool, you can't just die like this. You have to show your father how powerful you are and make him regret it, right?"
These words struck the Big Fool's heart. He paused for a moment, then nodded vigorously.
"Yes, I want father to know that I'm useful. When he's old, I can take care of him." The Big Fool said to himself, "I can't die. I still have to take care of father. My brother is naughty. When he grows up, he definitely won't care about father."
Even at this time, the Big Fool still wanted to take care of his father. This made Shen Lang speechless.
"Carry him to the carriage," Shen Lang ordered.
The two warriors of the Count House were surprised, then nodded and said, "Yes, sir!"
The two of them carried the Big Fool to the carriage.
…
Shen Lang directly returned to the Big Fool's house, his face cold.
The Big Fool's stepmother smiled awkwardly and said, "Our family really doesn't have the money to treat the Big Fool, so we had no choice but to do this. Moreover, everyone in the mountains is like this, we're not the only family"
"Hmph!" The Big Fool's half-brother sneered, "This kind of fool, if he dies, then he dies. What's there to feel pity about? You too. "
This stupid child is hopeless.
Without saying a word, Shen Lang stepped forward and kicked him fiercely.
His leg was broken!
"Ah …" The Big Fool's brother screamed miserably and rolled on the ground desperately. The pain made his eyes roll back and he foamed at the mouth.
The Big Fool's stepmother screamed, "Shen Lang, what are you doing? Don't think that I'm afraid of you just because you've become the son-in-law of the Xu family. I'm going to sue you, I'm going to sue you! "
She still didn't know that Shen Lang had become the son-in-law of the Count House.
"I don't hit women," Shen Lang said.
He took a wooden basin and gracefully filled it with water.
"Don't be afraid, I said I don't hit women." Shen Lang said with a smile.
Then, Shen Lang pressed the Big Fool's stepmother's head into the water, suffocating her.
"Wu, wu …" The vicious woman struggled desperately, but she couldn't break free.
Seeing this scene, the two warriors of the Count House's faces trembled slightly, but they didn't say anything.
For a full two minutes.
The Big Fool's stepmother felt that she was going to die. She couldn't breathe at all and was so scared that she peed and defecated.
Shen Lang grabbed her hair and lifted her head out of the water. Only then did she regain her breath. She coughed desperately and cried loudly.
"These days, the Big Fool has been desperately waiting for the arrival of death. I'll let you have a taste of it." Shen Lang said lightly, "When your husband comes back, tell him that I'm at the Xuan Wu Mansion. He can come to me at any time."
After he finished speaking, Shen Lang swaggered off.
He took the Big Fool back to the Xuan Wu Mansion.
…
When the sun set, Shen Lang rushed back to the Count House.
Ordinary people couldn't enter the castle on the top of the mountain of the Count House, but Shen Lang was the son-in-law, so he was naturally unimpeded.
But he was soon stopped by someone.
A young officer, leading dozens of warriors, was patrolling. When he saw Shen Lang come in, he stopped him.
"Stop!"
Shen Lang didn't know this person.
His name was Jin Cheng. He was the head of the internal guards of the Count House. He had the title of Deputy Qianhu.
Of course, he used to have another identity, which was one of the five candidates for the Count House's son-in-law. He grew up in the Count House and was very good at kung fu. With his level, he could pass the military examination. But he said that he would never leave the Count House for the rest of his life.
Jin Cheng looked at Shen Lang with a very complicated gaze.
As a young talent who grew up in the Count House, he certainly respected and loved Jin Mulan. He was infatuated with her from the bottom of his heart and soul.
Therefore, he looked at Shen Lang with a complicated and cold gaze.
If he lost to Wang Lian or Mo Ye, he had nothing to say.
If he lost to Jin Shiying, he would feel bitter and happy, because Jin Shiying was his idol, his big brother, and his role model.
But he lost to Shen Lang.
Mulan was a goddess and a master, so Jin Cheng didn't dare to be dissatisfied.
But he was full of absolute contempt and disdain for Shen Lang.
Who do you think you are, Shen Lang?
He was ignorant and incompetent, and he did not even have the strength to truss a chicken.
Putting all of these aside, the crux of the matter is that you, Shen Lang, are greedy and vain. Not long ago, you stole money from the Xu Clan and molested a maidservant, and you were chased out of the Xu Clan. It hasn't even been three days, and you've come to the Earl's residence to marry into the Earl's family.
Is there a man more shameless and vain than you?
Therefore, even if Shen Lang was now the son-in-law of the Count House, Jin Cheng couldn't suppress the hostility and contempt in his heart.
When he saw Shen Lang enter the Count House as if there was no one else around, he went up to stop him.
Shen Lang said, "Who are you? Why are you stopping me? "
Seeing Shen Lang act like a master, Jin Cheng was even angrier. He said coldly, "Of course you can enter, but what is in your carriage? I want to check it! "
The Big Fool was too heavy. Jin Cheng could tell at a glance that the carriage was carrying something heavy.
Jin Cheng stepped forward and pulled open the curtains of the carriage. He saw a person covered in blood on the verge of death.
"Shen Lang, how dare you!" Jin Cheng said coldly, "It's true that you married into the Count House, but what right do you have to bring anyone into the Count House? Do you think this is your backyard?"
To some extent, Jin Cheng was right. The status of a son-in-law was only slightly higher than that of a servant. At most, he could be regarded as a master.
Therefore, Shen Lang had absolutely no right to bring outsiders into the Count House.
"Someone, throw this unknown man out. He is not allowed to enter." Jin Cheng ordered.
Immediately, the two warriors under his command stepped forward and were about to throw the dying Big Fool out.
Big Fool was on the verge of death and his breathing was weak. He needed to be treated immediately and could not be delayed. Moreover, he could not be tormented or he might lose his life at any time.
"Who dares?"
Shen Lang said indifferently. He then ordered the two warriors behind him, "Carry this injured man in."
The two warriors who followed Shen Lang home looked at each other and didn't move. They didn't know who to listen to. Jin Cheng was their superior.
Jin Cheng said coldly, "Shen Lang, you are not the master of the Count House. It is not your turn to give orders. I have the final say in the patrol of the Count House. What are you waiting for? Why don't you throw this unknown outsider out? "
Shen Lang looked at Jin Cheng for a long time. He nodded and said, "Okay, I will take my brother to Xuanwu."
Then, he directly sat in the driver's seat and turned the car to leave for Xuanwu.
At this time, the Count and Jin Mulan quickly came.
Jin Cheng stepped forward and said, "Master, Miss, the son-in-law wanted to bring a stranger into the Count House, but he was stopped by me. This is not in line with the rules."
Count Xuanwu frowned and said, "Shen Lang, what's going on?"
Shen Lang didn't complain, as that would make him seem too low-class. He directly said, "The person lying in the carriage is my only good friend, and his life is already in danger. If he can't enter the Earl's Mansion to treat his injuries, then I will bring him to the city to treat his injuries."
To cure the Big Fool, a lot of medicinal materials were needed. Only the Count House had the most complete set.
After hearing Shen Lang's words, the Count directly ordered, "Go get Senior An. It is more important to save him."
"I will …" Mulan stepped forward and personally lifted the body of the Big Fool and walked towards the castle.
At this time, Shen Lang was really touched. Mulan was the most beautiful at this time.
Mulan was using action to apologize to Shen Lang. He could even read Mulan's eyes.
"I am sorry, Husband. I made you feel wronged."
At this time, Jin Cheng said, "Miss, this is against the rules. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the Count House."
After listening to his words, Mulan put the Big Fool down.
She didn't say anything. She walked in front of Jin Cheng and took out a whip.