The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and the night was thick.

In the end, Ying Zhi got nothing except a fishy smell.

He was blackmailed for several banknotes before the matter was resolved.

Yu Tingwan pretended to refuse, but used the money to treat the guests to a table of dishes at Zui Zhai Lou.

It wasn't her money anyway, so she didn't feel bad about spending it.

He Xuran followed him, but didn't eat much.

"Judging from your complexion, you have been doing very well these days."

He turned his head to talk to Yu Tingwan.

Yu Tingwan scooped the soup and said generously: "Lord He looks thinner."

It's true.

His chin looked pointed, and there was a blue under his eyes.

Xiao Huaiyan, who was always listening, said: "How can he not be thinner? He has several cases on hand. Even if the Zhou family case is closed, he won't be able to breathe."

Many cases offend people.

The Ministry of Justice didn't dare to accept it, and Jingzhao Prefecture had concerns, so all of them were handed over to He Xuran.

"Is there any result in the Cao family's matter? Did Cao Bogong really seduce his brother's wife?"

Yu Tingwan:? ? ?

He Xuran frowned: "It's not something you can ask..."

Besides, there is a girl sitting here.

"The details are still being investigated."

Xiao Huaiyan: "Then you have to pay attention. Madam Cao is the second daughter of the teacher of the Imperial College. In the early years, she sent meals to the teacher and also brought some to us students. She was wronged and even ignored her reputation and came to you for help."

"The Cao family is united in trying to cover up the scandal. If the teacher hadn't gone to see his daughter and found her locked up..."

Without Xiao Huaiyan's words, He Xuran would also enforce the law impartially and let the evildoers get what they deserve.

But he obviously didn't want to talk to Xiao Huaiyan.

He Xuran is only a few years older than Yu Tingwan. The two of them had an intersection in Ze County, and he was interested in greeting each other.

"There are a few tricky things under my hands, otherwise I should have come to see you a long time ago."

Yu Tingwan frowned slightly.

He Xuran: "Yang Weiwen also wants me to send you a wedding invitation."

Wedding invitation?

Yu Tingwan was surprised: "Is he married?"

She still remembered that Yang Weiwen's fiancée ran away with someone.

"Yes. An old censor fell in love with him."

Yu Tingwan: ???

She knew Yang Weiwen was good-looking. Otherwise, the Ninth Princess would not have chosen him as her husband.

She was stunned: "What?"

Why is Yang Weiwen's life so miserable! He obviously just wanted to be a good official.

But the princess wouldn't let her go, and the old man wouldn't let him go either.

He Xuran: "He is chosen as a son-in-law."

Yu Tingwan: ...

Can't you say it all in one breath?

He Xuran saw that she was listening, so he said more: "The old censor is an honest official. He has a son, but he committed a crime and had a life in his hands. He was upright and personally sentenced him to death according to the law. His wife was so angry that she hanged herself at home. He lost his wife and son and his hair turned white overnight. He only has this daughter by his side, who is as precious as a pearl."

The censor is stubborn and is not liked by officials.

"He has offended many people over the years, so he wanted to find a good son-in-law with good character and appearance. He also fell in love with Yang Weiwen."

"Yang Weiwen has also seen that girl and liked her. The wedding date is set for next year. I didn't know I would run into you, and I didn't bring the wedding invitation with me. I will send it to you next time."

Yu Tingwan: "This is a good thing."

But soon, she felt something was wrong.

Why didn't Yang Weiwen give it to her himself, but asked He Xuran to pass it on.

There are two answers.

One, He Xuran volunteered to run errands.

Second, now that she and Wei Zhao have different identities, Yang Weiwen has many concerns. He was afraid that they would not go, and coming to send them off in person would seem like he was using his friendship with Ze County to show his courtesy.

Yu Tingwan prefers the second one.

After all, from beginning to end, Yang Weiwen never mentioned to the outside world that he knew Yu Tingwan and Wei Zhao, and gained convenience in officialdom.

"Of course I have to go. If he hadn't helped me, the road from Xilin Village to Ze County would have been extremely difficult and dangerous."

"After settling in Ze County, he was short of money, but he often came to visit with gifts."

"I will remember this kindness."

"Both his parents are dead and he is alone. He works in the Censorate. I am afraid that except for some adults in the Censorate, no one will go to congratulate him."

And those adults will probably go to the old censor's house to congratulate him.

I don't know how deserted Yang Weiwen's new house must be.

"My husband and I must go there to get some good luck."

Yu Tingwan: "Please help me pass on a message, Lord He."

"If he wants to send a wedding invitation, let him come by himself. It's not like he doesn't have legs. Can't I enter the door of Shunguo Mansion?"

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When they returned to the mansion after eating and drinking, it was already late.

Yu Tingwan returned to Lanyuan, but didn't see Wei Zhao. After asking around, she found that he was still in the ancestral hall.

She was stunned.

Wei Zhao went to the ancestral hall most likely...

Did something bad happen?

Or...

Yu Tingwan didn't dare to think too much, and quickly asked Tan Jiang to lead the way.

The ancestral hall was solemn and solemn. It was quite a distance from here. At the beginning, Yu Tingwan could still meet a few servants who came to pay their respects. The further she walked along the corridor, the more empty it became. The night wind quietly seeped in through the collar of clothes, bringing a little chill.

Usually no outsiders would come here. Unlike other places that were brightly lit, there was a dim light at a distance on both sides.

The branches and leaves of the tall trees were rustling in the wind.

If it weren't for Tan Jiang leading the way, Yu Tingwan would have been scared if she was alone.

"Madam, it's just ahead."

Yu Tingwan quickened her pace, but ran into Ru Pozi, and her uneasiness reached its peak.

The next moment, Ru Pozi greeted her: "Why is the Crown Prince's wife here? Are you worried that the Crown Prince didn't have dinner?"

Yu Tingwan seemed to be casual: "Where is the mother-in-law?"

Ru Pozi said: "The mistress went back a long time ago. She always goes to bed early. I'm afraid she is lying down now."

She raised the food box in her hand.

"The Crown Prince didn't have lunch or dinner. This old servant secretly brought some food over."

"Since you meet the Crown Prince's wife, this old servant won't go in."

Yu Tingwan saw her smiling, and her heart suddenly fell to the ground.

The ancestral hall was filled with smoke, and the air was full of the smell of wood mixed with incense ash. The tablets of the ancestors were neatly arranged, and the words engraved with gold lacquer on them were shining faintly.

The sound of footsteps came from far away.

Yu Tingwan walked in with a clatter.

The girl put her hands behind her back, and the dim light in the ancestral hall seemed to coat her with a layer of soft light.

Wei Zhao heard the sound of footsteps coming from far away.

Yu Tingwan: "I heard that my husband was punished to kneel."

Yu Tingwan said slowly: "A whole night?"

"It's a good thing that your mother-in-law doesn't know how you got that injury before, otherwise it would be more than one night."

Yu Tingwan came to his side: "You were so cruel to yourself because of a misunderstanding, I feel bad for you."

When she said this, she was not in a good mood.

Although she could understand from Wei Zhao's standpoint and perspective.

But Wei Zhao didn't dare to ask at that time.

Often when people collapse, they don't have much rationality and just want to escape.

"Not bad."

Wei Zhao knelt very standardly and said lightly: "I left a backup plan."

"Before going to the battlefield, I left a letter for Chi Yu. Ask him to send it to the border after the coffin enters Shangjing."

In other words, it was not him lying in the coffin, and the plan was stranded.

Wei Zhao added: "To the enemy country."

(End of this chapter)