"That bastard!" he couldn't help but curse. "When I was teaching him, I repeatedly told him not to drag me into this, but now he's using me as a shield. The Wang family is too evil, too evil."
Fang Heng, standing to the side, was ashen-faced and about to stand up, holding a long stick.
Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan quickly grabbed their impulsive third brother, one on each side.
"Don't worry, third brother." Xu Mo's expression was also not good, but he still calmly pinched the bridge of his nose. "From the very beginning, we knew that this would happen."
With the Wang family's influence, it wouldn't be difficult to find out who was instigating this behind the scenes.
They were prepared to use various methods to evade, deny, and even plan to bring in the magistrate of Anshui County at a crucial moment.
Unexpectedly, before the Wang family could even make a move, Wang Mingyu had already implicated Zheng Ruqian in this way.
It's not that bad, but it's not that bad either.
If Zheng Ruqian can make the Wang family realize that he is one of Wang Mingyu's cronies, he can escape smoothly.
If not...
Even if you don't die, you'll be badly injured.
"Second brother, you can't go there." Fang Heng said angrily, "The Wang family is a cannibalistic place, you can't go there."
Outside, one could still escape, but once inside the Wang family, one was at their mercy.
But their main purpose was to sow discord, Zheng Ruqian always kept in mind and never forgot it.
He waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely provoke Wang Mingyu this time and make him fight the Sun family to the death."
Fang Heng was emotional and wanted to say something more, but the Wang family members had already impatiently rushed into the outer courtyard.
With no other option, he could only grit his teeth and hide in the inner courtyard.
Xu Mo followed his three younger siblings inside, leaving Zheng Ruqian standing alone.
"Young Master Zheng," the Wang family member said politely, "our young master invites you in."
Zheng Ruqian clenched his damp palms and nodded arrogantly, "Want to drink again? Let's go."
Without hesitation, he got into the Wang family's carriage.
Then, the second brother was shocked.
They had always ridden in the family's cheap carriage, which cost only ten or twenty taels of silver. Although it was quite spacious, the shock absorption was poor, and their buttocks would ache and they would feel dizzy after sitting for a long time.
Zheng Ruqian thought all carriages were like that.
It wasn't until today, when he rode in Wang Mingyu's carriage, that he discovered that there were cushions inside the carriage, a table in the middle, fruits and snacks hidden under the table, and even writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones.
The coachman was exceptionally skilled at driving the horses, and the journey was smooth and steady, with almost no bumps.
The carriage stopped in front of the Wang family's house, and Zheng Ruqian was still somewhat reluctant to leave.
When Jiang San helped him down, he secretly told himself that if he could escape this time, he would also get a big and stable carriage for his family.
Little Jiang Sheng will certainly no longer complain about her sore bottom from the jostling, and no one will worry that Wen Zhiyun's small frame will be shaken apart, nor will they worry about Chang Yan vomiting loudly outside the carriage.
It's true that having money is good.
Zheng Ruqian was led to the Wang family while sighing with emotion.
This was the first time he had ever seen such a large and complete family.
The matriarch, Madam Sun, sat dignified and graceful in the main seat, flanked by three illegitimate sons who were eyeing her menacingly. Kneeling in the middle were two people, none other than Miss Wang and Wang Mingyu.
Upon seeing Zheng Ruqian, Wang Mingyu waved happily, “Brother Zheng, Brother Zheng, come here quickly and tell them that I didn’t start it. It was Wang Yuyao who disrespected me, her cousin, so I taught her a lesson.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the eyes of Madam Sun and Master Wang were all focused on him.
A thin layer of sweat instantly broke out on Zheng Ruqian's back. His brain raced, reviewing all the experiences of his life.
The answer is, offending the Sun family.
Answer no, and you'll offend Master Wang.
If I don't answer, I'll offend both of them.
Fortunately, Zheng Ruqian was quick-witted. After a brief silence, he chuckled, first revealing his "foolish" nature, then scratching his head and shouting, "Brother, what are you talking about? I drank so much that day, and all I saw was you rushing out looking extremely unhappy..."
The rest of the story was left unsaid, as if the storyteller had left a cliffhanger.
But Master Wang's expression had softened. He looked at Madam Sun and said, "Sister-in-law, the matter is clear now. It was indeed not Yu'er's fault. Although there shouldn't be any conflicts between siblings, the older brother is ultimately the one who is older than his cousin."
This is a reminder to the Sun family that it is reasonable for Wang Mingyu to teach Wang Yuyao a lesson.
Sun's expression grew increasingly grim, her eyes almost killing Zheng Ruqian.
After a long pause, she spoke sharply, "Mingyu is someone I watched grow up. How could he be so cruel to his sister? I think it was you, you villain, who said some things and deliberately stirred things up."
They actually turned their firepower towards Zheng Ruqian.
Zheng Lao Er broke out in another sweat. He was flustered and opened his mouth to argue, but then closed it again.
Because he did indeed sow discord, no amount of rebuttal can deny it, and it could easily turn the Wang family's "anger" into "suspicion," leading to the exposure of his siblings.
At this point, you have to learn from the elders and think in reverse.
Zheng Ruqian blinked, then suddenly nodded with a fearful look, "Yes, yes, Madam is right. It was me who sowed discord. It was all my fault, all my fault."
After saying that, he slapped himself in the face.
This move stunned not only Madam Sun, but also Master Wang.
Wang Mingyu jumped up and grabbed his arm righteously, angrily saying, "Dad, Aunt is bullying us too much! How dare she force my friend like this!"
After saying that, he looked at Zheng Ruqian and said, "Don't be afraid. With me here, no one can bully you."
His expression was serious, his eyes blazing with passion; his emotions were genuine and unpretentious.
For a fleeting moment, Zheng Ruqian's heart trembled.
Wang Mingyu may be a spoiled brat, a good-for-nothing who is capricious and unruly, and even disrespectful to the prefect, but he has accepted Zheng Ruqian and treats him with genuine affection.
With this genuine affection, Zheng Ruqian didn't need to do anything; he only needed to suffer and show weakness, and Wang Mingyu would start making a fuss for him again.
For a moment, chaos erupted, and everyone was dumbfounded.
After cursing this person and that person, Wang Mingyu didn't forget to roll up his sleeves and take action. In the end, he even ignored his own father's words and was determined to get an explanation from the Sun family.
Zheng Ruqian, as a half-guest, was promptly pulled out of the main courtyard to avoid the family war.
He had a headache and was at a loss for words. He sat behind the sheltered courtyard gate, wondering whether he should leave.
A frail-looking young man appeared behind him and said softly, "I have evidence of the Sun family's misdeeds. Do you want it?"
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