Zhen Wanwan noticed the unusual behavior of the Cui family and asked in confusion, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Could it be that they were cooped up inside for too long, making Old Master Cui and Old Madam Cui feel suffocated?
Only then did Lü Yunshen notice the presence of the Cui family.
Judging from their manners and demeanor, Lü Yunshen knew they were no ordinary people.
Seeing that the three were with Zhen Wanwan, he assumed they were Zhen Wanwan's old friends and didn't bother to find out more.
Realizing that these people were Zhen Wanwan's distinguished guests, Lü Yunshen's attitude softened considerably.
"It was my negligence. Please come with me, Madam and distinguished guests."
Lu Yunshen casually glanced at the three members of the Cui family and was once again certain that their identities were definitely extraordinary.
He thought to himself that he would definitely investigate this matter thoroughly when he got back, not because he didn't trust Zhen Wanwan, but because he knew what kind of person Zhu Yuan was.
From the conversation he overheard between Zhen Wanwan and the Cui family, he vaguely guessed that Zhen Wanwan and the Cui family hadn't known each other for very long.
To avoid unnecessary trouble and for Zhen Wanwan's safety, he had to take control of everything within Anqing Prefecture.
Otherwise, if that madman Zhuyuan really went berserk, he wouldn't be able to handle it!
Cui Jinyi gritted her teeth and glanced at Lü Yunshen unintentionally, her brows furrowing slightly.
This person makes her feel very dangerous!
Although he appeared harmless and polite on the surface, the way he looked at them made her feel that there were many complex emotions behind his gaze.
A woman's intuition made Cui Jinyi more vigilant.
They finally got in, so we absolutely can't let anything go wrong at this crucial moment.
She could also tell that Zhen Wanwan's status in Anqing Prefecture was definitely not low.
For the sake of her grandparents' later years, Cui Jinyi's original idea of leaving on her own to find a place to live began to change.
She thought that perhaps she could earn a bright future for herself again!
After Zhen Wanwan and the others emerged from the secret passage, they entered an inconspicuous little house in the city.
Unlike Zhen Wanwan, who openly scrutinized them, the eyes of the Cui family members were all bound by ribbons.
A-Yue could only go to the side of Old Madam Cui to help her, while Cui Jinyi walked blindfolded by her hearing, and still did not forget to help Old Master Cui.
Zhen Wanwan clicked her tongue silently and glanced at Lü Yunshen. Of course, all of these were things that Lü Yunshen had strictly required her to do.
It was said that this secret passage was originally a way for the master family to save their lives, for the sake of secrecy.
It's good enough if outsiders can get in from here; the exact location of the secret passage must never be known.
The Cui family members were very understanding; without much persuasion, they readily took the straps and tied themselves up.
By the time the Cui family regained their sight, they had already arrived at Zhen Wanwan's lodging in Anqing Prefecture.
Zhen Wanwan looked around, and everything was exactly as she had left it, with virtually no changes.
It was only a few days, but she felt like it had gone by too long.
Cui Jinyi also quietly looked around. In her eyes, the furnishings here were very ordinary and not luxurious at all.
But it's simple yet exquisite, and you can tell that the lady of the house knows how to enjoy life.
“You must be tired today, why don’t you stay here for the night? You can also think about your next steps,” Zhen Wanwan suggested to the Cui family.
The three members of the Cui family exchanged glances. Cui Jinyi pursed her lips, nodded to Zhen Wanwan, and said, "Thank you very much, Madam Zhen!"
Coincidentally, she was worried about not having an excuse to stay!
Next, she needed to think carefully about how to get Zhen Wanwan to keep her there.
Zhen Wanwan was unaware of Cui Jinyi's thoughts. Instead, she turned around, left the house, and went to the Zhang family's house next door.
When she returned, the servants told her that the Zhang family had sent people to look for her after the day she left.
Zhang Congrong had been ill for some time, and she would tell her all the information about her family members every time she wrote to her.
However, the old lady was getting on in years and had gone through so much hardship, so her health had deteriorated considerably.
The medicine Zhen Wanwan gave her can extend her life for a few more years, but it won't work any longer.
After all, this is medicine, not a way to reverse aging.
Zhen Wanwan was worried that the old man was prone to overthinking and getting sick.
She and Zhang Zhelan shared a deep sisterly bond; how could she bear to let her sister and mother meet again with a sickly man plagued by illness?
While she was thinking, Zhen Wanwan had already knocked on the Zhang family's door.
A moment later, an old woman opened the door. Upon seeing Zhen Wanwan, she paused for a second before excitedly exclaiming, "Miss Zhen is here! Quickly inform the old lady and young lady!"
Within minutes, Zhen Wanwan was surrounded by the Zhang family.
She forced a smile, her face full of helplessness, and said, "I'm relieved that the old lady looks alright!"
Madam Zhang smiled and patted Zhen Wanwan's hand affectionately: "It's all thanks to you. If you hadn't cured me, I probably would have gone to the underworld to see my husband long ago."
Zhang Congrong pouted and said with dissatisfaction, "What are you saying, Grandmother? In my opinion, you will definitely live to be a hundred years old!"
"Hahaha...you child, if I live to be a hundred years old, won't I become an old monster?"
Because of this joke, the atmosphere became more joyful, and Zhen Wanwan was also amused.
Seemingly thinking of something, Zhen Wanwan asked, "Madam, do you plan to stay in the prefectural city from now on, or go to another county town?"
Madam Zhang sighed, patted her forehead, and scolded, "Look at me, I'm getting senile! I was just about to tell you about this! We've all decided to go to Guangling County with you to settle down! By the way, Zhelan also sent a message saying that she'll be coming to find us soon!"
“I was thinking of building a bigger house near your home, so that they will have a place to stay when they come over.”
Zhen Wanwan nodded. Siqin had mentioned this to her before, and this was good, as it would allow her to take care of the Zhang family nearby.
The Zhen family and the other families who fled the famine with them had a weak foundation in Meizi Village to begin with. With the Zhang family around, they could have more confidence!
"Then I'll sell you the unused vacant land around here as residential land?"
Wang had been silently watching the discussion, only getting a chance to chime in when the topic turned to managing the family business.
When Madam Zhang saw her suddenly interrupt, she didn't say anything. After all, she was old and had to delegate authority to her daughter-in-law.
"No need, no need. My family used to do business here. They bought some land back then, but because it was too remote, they gave it to me when I got married. It just so happens that this land is near Zhenniangzi's house."
"I've already sent someone to measure the land, and we can start laying the foundation soon!"
After hearing this, Zhen Wanwan sighed inwardly that rich people, regardless of the era, always like to buy land!
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