Chapter 43. Wei Yin's eyes were wide open. ...

Wei Yin's eyes were wide open.

"Wenxuan, Wenlang has come to see you."

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Luhe's voice came through. She was standing there eating a few osmanthus candies. She looked up and saw that Lu Hun's clothes were half-covering his body, but he was pressing Wei Yin down on him, and one of Wei Yin's hands was forced onto his shoulder and back.

Green Lotus stared, mesmerized.

He Wenqing stood behind Lü He, his eyes wide with disbelief.

When Wei Yin saw He Wenqing, her expression froze. He had seen her and Lu Hun lying on the bed, their clothes disheveled.

Caught off guard, Lu Hun quickly grabbed the blankets and covered himself with them.

Chao Lühe coldly said, "Get out."

Green Lotus was so frightened that she turned and ran away, scattering osmanthus candy all over the ground.

He Wenqing realized what was happening and was so embarrassed that he couldn't say anything. He quickly turned around and left with Lühe.

Wei Yin and Lu Hun were both extremely embarrassed.

Wei Yin, still shaken, glared at him and said, "Aren't you going to put your clothes on?"

Lu Hun is now blushing.

Wenlang came to deliver medicine for his injuries. He was often beaten and knew better than the doctors what medicine to use. He never expected to encounter such a scene. He was even more embarrassed than Wei Yin and Lu Hun. He hurriedly put down the medicine, said a few words, and left quickly.

Wei Yin felt that she was in big trouble. How was she going to explain this to He Wenqing?

Given He Wenqing's self-centered nature, he is certainly not the type to swallow his anger, and who knows what he might do next.

Lu Hun was injured and would not be fully recovered within a month. Even though he was injured, Old Master Wen still did not give up on Wen Lang's marriage. He simply handed the matter over to the second master and his wife of the second branch of the family.

Lu Hun lay in bed, having heard about Old Master Wen's plans. He was so anxious that he sullenly lay there. Even though he opposed his grandfather and was punished for it, it still couldn't change anything.

Because of his resistance, Old Master Wen was so angry that he directly instructed the Second Master and Second Madam to handle the matter as soon as possible, as if he was deliberately trying to show him.

Wei Yin had been without any thoughts until these past two days when it suddenly occurred to her that they were trapped here by Wen Xuan. Was it because they had to wait until after the incident with A Zhu, when the last generation of the Wen family had all died overnight, before they could leave?

Therefore, the last generation of the Wen family should be Wen Xuan, Wen Zhu, and others.

But looking at them now, they don't seem like they'll all die out overnight.

Why did they all die?

Over the past two days, Wei Yin pondered this matter while glancing at Lu Hun. She noticed that although he was in low spirits, his wounds were still healing, albeit very slowly, which reassured her.

After lunch, He Wenqing went to the new house, where Wei Yin was also there.

Seeing that Lu Hun looked absent-minded and out of sorts, He Wenqing shook his head and said, "Brother, I've thought it over. I will not marry Cousin Jin Nian."

"You're not getting married?" Lu Hun suddenly perked up, but then, as if remembering something, he frowned and said, "You think that Jin Nian and I..."

“No.” He Wenqing shook his head. “This has nothing to do with you, my elder brother. Grandfather has always liked to manipulate us. If I give in to him this time, he might go even further next time. He might even force me to have a great-grandson for him. I, Wenlang, will never let this old man manipulate me.”

Lu Hun was stunned.

Then, He Wenqing glanced at them and smiled nonchalantly, "Of course, since you and Cousin Jin Nian are in love, it would be pointless for me to interfere. I, Wenlang, am going to find the girl I like and the girl who likes me."

Wenlang's confidence and poise are something Wenxuan will always admire but can never achieve.

He Wenqing said this and left the bridal chamber without delay. He immediately ran to Old Master Wen's side. It was rare for Wen Lang to take the initiative to come and pay his respects. Old Master Wen thought that he had finally come to understand and had come to thank him for the marriage. So he unusually put aside his temper and became gentle and kind.

He knew that Wenlang had always wanted to go to the Chen family's affiliated school, and he had previously disagreed. Now that Wenlang had softened his stance, it wasn't impossible for him to go to the Chen family's school.

Grandpa Wen was very happy, but when his second grandson arrived and expressed his disagreement with the marriage, he was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage and hit him on the head with his cane.

Although there was no bleeding, it was still bruised.

Old Master Wen was concerned that Wen Lang's wedding was approaching, and he couldn't punish him at this time, otherwise he wouldn't be able to face the guests. So he forcibly suppressed his anger.

They simply kicked him out.

He refuses to see me again.

Before He Wenqing could finish speaking, he was kicked out. He stood outside Old Master Wen's courtyard, rubbing his sore head, and demanded to go in.

But Old Master Wen ignored him completely.

Wei Yin didn't go home that night. She had dinner at Lu Hun's place. After dinner, Lü He pulled her to help her make her little rabbit doll.

It was made of cotton and cotton cloth. Wei Yin wasn't very good at needlework, but she had made one for Lü He before, and Lü He liked it very much. This time, she wanted Wei Yin to make a smaller rabbit for her baby, so she pulled Wei Yin to the bedside and started making one again.

Seeing Wei Yin's ugly and rough stitches, Lü He, who was lying on the bed, opened her eyes wide and said, "Jin Nian, how come your stitches are even uglier than mine now?"

Wei Yin smiled but dared not speak.

Green Lotus is a bit simple-minded. She's been a mother for half a month now, but she still doesn't understand what being a mother means. Even so, she loves her child very much. The first thing she does every morning when she opens her eyes is to look at her baby. It's quite adorable.

But in the end, he was left with such a foolish fate.

After being kicked out by Old Master Wen, He Wenqing came here again.

Seeing them doing needlework, he asked, "Where's the eldest brother?"

“She’s sleeping inside,” Wei Yin replied.

He Wenqing went inside.

Wei Yin had already heard about what had happened to Master Wen from Granny Wang and the others. She put down the rabbit, smiled at Green Lotus, and said, "Green Lotus, play with it for now. I'll come and sew for you later."

Green Lotus nodded obediently.

Lu Hun struggled to sit up halfway in bed and asked, "Does Grandfather never listen to you at all?"

He Wenqing nodded.

Lu Hun sighed, "I knew this would happen. So what are you planning to do?"

“I know my grandfather won’t listen, but I still went to talk to him. Since he won’t listen to me, I can only do what I think is right.”

Wei Yin asked suspiciously, "What are you going to do?"

“I’ve made some friends outside. Because there have always been northern barbarians in the north, things haven’t been peaceful for years. I’ve decided to go north with them to join the army.” He Wenqing said in one breath, revealing his innermost thoughts.

His words surprised everyone. Lu Hun was incredulous. "Where did you meet these friends that you want to join the army with them? This won't do! You've never been far from home since you were little, and you were born into a wealthy family. How can you endure the north? It's too bitter and cold!"

He Wenqing laughed and said, "I have already made up my mind about this. Brother, don't try to persuade me anymore. Rather than let Grandfather suffocate me in this mansion, I'd rather die in the north!"

Lu Hun remained silent, lost in thought.

He Wenqing told everyone this and then went back.

While the Wen family was busy preparing for Wen Lang's wedding, their second son, Wen Lang, was already planning to escape from the family.

The departure was scheduled for two days later. They didn't dare tell too many people, fearing that word would leak to Old Master Wen. Therefore, apart from Wen Xuan and Jin Nian, only Wen Zhu and Wen Qin knew about it in the entire Wen family.

When Wenzhu heard that her second brother was leaving the family, she was both surprised and worried.

But in the end, she was still willing for Wenlang to leave the Wen family.

This family has always lived under the control of the patriarch, Old Master Wen, which is too oppressive and painful. Their parents, including the Second Master, have long been accustomed to being manipulated and are willing to accept this fate.

But Wenxuan and his generation are different.

They were unwilling.

Wenlang was the first in this family, and among this generation, to be unwilling.

Over the years, he has been telling Wenxuan and the others about the outside world, making them more and more curious and more aware of their powerless and controlled fate.

Wenqin wanted to send Wenlang away, but her younger brother, Lao Wu, suddenly developed a fever. After just one night, he was bedridden the next day, and Wenqin could only stay by his side.

Fearing that it would be leaked, Wenlang simply told everyone not to see him off, and he left quietly by himself.

The group knew the matter was dangerous; if Old Master Wen found out, Wen Lang would probably never be able to leave the house again.

Lu Hun was immersed in the memories of Wen Xuan. He was very reluctant and worried about Wen Lang's departure. He was always uneasy, worried that Wen Lang was spoiled and would not be able to manage on his own in the future.

On the last night before Wenlang left, Lu Hun told Wei Yin that with Wenlang gone, the brothers would probably never see each other again. He said he would sleep with Wenlang that night and say one last thing.

Wei Yin found this rather strange.

The main difference is that Wenlang is now He Wenqing, and Wenxuan is Lu Hun.

They're actually going to share a bed and sleep together tonight?

Wei Yin couldn't quite picture this scene no matter how hard she tried.

That night, Lu Hun indeed helped someone to He Wenqing's place.

According to the servants who followed Lu Hun, the two brothers ordered some wine and dishes, drank together at the same table, and didn't stop until about three o'clock in the morning.

After drinking too much, the two fell asleep on the same bed. They talked until dawn, reluctant to part, without even closing their eyes. Then they immediately got up and took advantage of the time to pack their things. Lu Hun saw them off at the Wen family gate.

All of this was done secretly.

No one in the Wen family knew.

Old Master Wen was completely kept in the dark.

Around noon that day, Old Master Wen suddenly remembered that he wanted to question Wenlang about his studies and sent someone to fetch him.

As a result, the place was deserted.

Only then did they learn that Wenlang had already fled the house.

Grandpa Wen was so angry that his eyes were seeing stars. He never expected that his grandson would be so audacious. He spat out a mouthful of black blood, unable to swallow the insult of having his authority challenged. He hardened his heart and sent men to get sticks and chase after Wen Lang.

Wenlang was originally going to take a boat to the north, but the ferry was delayed and didn't arrive for a long time, so Old Master Wen's men caught up with him.

Wenlang was hit hard on the leg several times, fracturing it on the spot. His friends were terrified and exclaimed, "Zipei, how are you?!"

Fortunately, the boat arrived in time, and his friends quickly put him on board, preventing them from bringing him back.

Wen Lang finally left the Wen family.

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As Wen Lang's legs were broken by Old Master Wen's men, He Wenqing woke up suddenly from his drunken stupor, drenched in cold sweat.