Song Dingxiang [Completed]

C53. Give a Good Beating.

Chapter 53

Lai Er is a young beggar, who is diligent when it comes to stealing and lazy when it comes to begging by leaning against a wall. The nearby villages and towns are places he often wanders around, and even if someone sees him in their own village, they don't find it surprising.

Although this small petty thief is young, he has a thick skin. Even if someone grabs his hand, he is not afraid and can either put on a playful face or shed tears, always finding a way to make the captors let their guard down, sparing his life.

Lai Er's dark neck was gripped by Song Junshan's big hand, like catching a small bird, and he was dragged into their firewood room and tied up with a hemp rope.

Looking left and right with his spinning eyes, he then started crying to Song Dingxiang, "Oh, Song Second Madam, why are you catching me, I'm just a little beggar..."

Ignoring him, Song Dingxiang said to Song Junshan and Song Junli, "Give him a beating, break his arms and legs, just don't kill him. Also, gag him to stop him from shouting and attracting attention."

After speaking, she turned and walked away.

Lai Er's eyes widened in shock, he had never seen such a cruel woman before. He quickly got up, knelt down, and kowtowed, "Sister-in-law, spare me, where did I offend you, just tell me clearly... I swear, I won't come to this village again in the future."

With a stern face, Song Junli stuffed a worn rag into his mouth, then grabbed a broomstick and began hitting him with it.

Song Dingxiang also told them about Song Zijin's situation, causing Zhang Shi to immediately get red eyes and scold Song Zijin.

Song Dingxiang stopped Zhang Shi, expressed her thoughts, and that's why Lai Er was caught as soon as he showed up today. People who saw him on the road only said that this guy was not clean, daring to steal their eggs!

The villagers were also well aware that these eggs were valuable goods, as one egg could be sold for two copper coins. Although Song Dingxiang's family was wealthy, they lived frugally on a daily basis and did not show off their wealth.

What others ate, they also ate, so losing an egg was definitely a painful loss.

"Just give him a beating, this kid... Ah, even the yamen doesn't want him, it's really frustrating to deal with."

Before Lai Er could even come up with the words he wanted to say, he was beaten up. However, Song Junli only hit him on the thick meaty parts, so it did hurt but it wasn't too serious.

Once Song Dingxiang felt that it was enough, she entered the firewood room. Lai Er was rolling on the floor, unable to scream because his mouth was gagged, but his face was covered in snot and tears, looking dirty and disgusting.

Covering her mouth, Song Dingxiang said, "Older brother Li, take the cloth out of his mouth, I have a few questions to ask."

Song Junli dropped the broomstick, and pulled the cloth out of Lai Er's mouth.

"Tell me, why did you come here?" Song Dingxiang asked.

Lai Er cried, "I-I came to deliver a love letter for Third Miss."

Song Dingxiang frowned, "If you don't tell the truth, the beating will continue."

Lai Er was really scared, and quickly said, "Madam Song, oh, Lady Song, I was wrong, I was wrong! It's just that there's a sour scholar in town who has taken a liking to Third Daughter and asked me to deliver a letter. But she has never replied to any of his letters."

Song Dingxiang sneered, "If it's just delivering a letter, why did you snatch her handkerchief?"

Lai Er grinned, "Yes, it's that sour scholar who wanted a token of affection..."