Chapter 171 It's all your fault
Wei Jingchen looked at her suspiciously, feeling that this little girl's speech and actions were not at all like those of a five-year-old child.
"Brother Jingchen?"
Ling Xuerou tilted her head to look at him, but there was a kind of affected cuteness in her expression.
"Miss Ling, it's more appropriate for you to call me Young Master Wei."
Wei Jingchen didn't know what she was planning to do, but the Ling family was most likely affiliated with the Fifth Prince, so he naturally wanted to stay away from them.
He turned and left to find his father.
After spending a short time together, Ling Xuerou was able to confirm that Wei Jingchen was indeed Wei Junyan.
Moreover, it is Wei Junyan who has no memories of his past life!
Wei Jingchen has not experienced so many hardships, and his personality has not yet become distorted.
Ling Xuerou couldn't contain her excitement, and her expression revealed a hint of arrogance, as if she were determined to win.
Back in the Ling family group, Ling Ruofeng looked down at his daughter.
The father and daughter moved aside in unison.
"Father, I'm certain that Wei Jingchen is indeed Young Master Jun!"
Ling Ruofeng looked at Wei Jingchen in surprise, never expecting that Wei Mingde, who always prided himself on being a virtuous person, would actually harbor the son of a traitor!
“Father, the problem now is that the Wei family and the Xu family have too good a relationship. We need to think of a way to win the Wei family over.”
Ling Xuerou did not reveal the relationship between Wei Junyan and Yun Zhao. She would never allow Yun Zhao to be involved with Wei Junyan again!
"Those sons of the Xu family aren't very bright either; Yunxuan won't survive."
Yun Zhao and her orphan mother can only rely on the Xu family. Wouldn't it be better to bring them over as well?
Ling Ruofeng's gaze fell on Yun Zhao.
Yun Zhao is now a disciple of Medicine King Valley. If we could establish some connection with Medicine King Valley through her, that would be the best outcome.
Ling Xuerou knew exactly what her father was thinking, so she quickly interrupted his thoughts.
"Father, in my dream, all three sons of the Xu family were good-for-nothings, and the second son was a compulsive gambler."
He's killed others; we must never associate with him, or he'll kill us.
Upon hearing this, Ling Ruofeng immediately thought of the rumors surrounding Xu Yinan in Beijing.
So it was all true after all?
Ling Ruofeng pondered for a moment: "If that's the case, we can also use this second young master to sow discord between the Xu family and the Wei family."
“Father, we can make use of this mother and daughter.”
Ling Xuerou glanced meaningfully at Old Madam Xu.
This mother and daughter are selfish and stupid as pigs, perfect for taking advantage of.
Yun Zhao kept a close eye on Ling Xuerou's every move, and his gaze involuntarily fell on Wei Jingchen.
Ling Xuerou had been paying attention to the Wei family before, and it turns out she was looking at Wei Jingchen.
Could it be that Ling Xuerou also realized that Wei Jingchen is the young master of Tingyu Pavilion?
This is strange. Even if Wei Jingchen will establish Tingyu Pavilion in the future, he is currently just a poor, exiled twelve-year-old boy.
Although Ling Xuerou's family was exiled, they remained under the control of the Fifth Prince.
Using the memories of a past life to help the Fifth Prince avoid danger and allow him to ascend the supreme throne, wouldn't that be wonderful?
Or has she already contacted Wei Junyan and is planning to win over Tingyu Pavilion?
We absolutely cannot let them succeed!
Yun Zhao huffed and puffed as he climbed down from the donkey cart and ran to Wei Jingchen's feet in a flash.
"Brother Jingchen!"
Because of her short legs, she had to move around faster to catch up with Wei Jingchen.
Seeing her panting slightly as she ran, Wei Jingchen couldn't help but chuckle.
He pulled her into his arms and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"
She put her hands behind his ears and said, "I'll tell you a secret, the grass I just pulled wasn't actually a hemostatic herb!"
Wei Jingchen realized that she had done it on purpose.
But why do this?
"I'm testing Xue'er!"
She said slyly.
"When I saw her take the old lady away, I wondered if she was willing to get along well with us."
She knows herbs, so I thought I'd try mistaking a wild grass for a hemostatic herb to see if she'd tell me.
"I admitted my mistake, but she didn't, so I guess she's trying to use the old lady against us!"
In another day or two, they will arrive in Suzhou, the center of Jiangnan, where they will meet up with the General Zhenguo.
Ling Xuerou probably wants to use Old Madam Xu to sow discord among the Xu family members.
Wei Jingchen was amused by her and gently tapped her forehead.
"You little rascal!"
"Brother Jingchen, what did she say to you just now? Was she saying bad things about Zhaozhao?"
Yun Zhao said it very bluntly.
"No, she said I looked like someone she knew, probably trying to get closer to me."
Wei Jingchen had met this fake princess at a palace banquet before. She had a bad temper and often made things difficult for the servants.
But now it seems that, perhaps because her identity has been changed back and she has experienced exile, she has changed quite a bit.
He has become more thoughtful and calculating.
Wei Jingchen didn't care much about this, but Yun Zhao did.
Ling Xuerou was probably testing Wei Jingchen, trying to find out if he was a reincarnated person.
Yun Zhao didn't say much, but his silence aroused Wei Jingchen's suspicion.
After walking for another hour, they descended a small hill and found their view opened up considerably.
The land was flat and wide, yet it was in complete disarray.
They finally reached the vicinity of the disaster area where the dikes in Jiangnan had breached.
In some villages, houses were washed away, and broken beams were carried away by the flood.
Many more refugees' bodies were washed away.
After the waters receded, the body was left behind.
Along with the broken walls and beams, it gradually rotted under the sun.
"My God! What on earth is going on?"
Gao Xi was so frightened that he came out. Yao Xinrui quickly hugged her son and watched everything with lingering shock.
"What else could it be? You guys are causing trouble, even embezzling the money meant for repairing the dike!"
The escorting officer rolled his eyes and said sarcastically.
Yao Xinrui: ...
Luo Qing frowned and scolded in a low voice, "Alright, stop talking nonsense!"
Luo Hao clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention to himself.
"Listen, Suzhou is the hardest-hit area in this flood in Jiangnan. Everyone..."
The identities of the exiled group must be kept secret, especially yourselves, understand?
As he spoke, he pointed to Old Madam Xu and Xu Qingshi.
He still remembered that it was these two women who talked nonsense that day, which led them to get involved in the Yuan family's affairs.
Madam Xu turned her face away somewhat awkwardly.
With the Ling family backing her up, Xu Qingshi became even more unscrupulous, completely ignoring Luo Hao.
Luo Qing's face turned grim. He pulled out his whip and shouted sternly, "Answer me, did you hear me?!"
"I heard you!"
Xu Qingshi shouted loudly, clearly annoyed.
Then he complained in a low voice.
"Tsk, they did it but they won't let people say anything!"
Listening to her muttering, Ling Xuerou had other thoughts in her mind.
Xu Qingyi felt a little uneasy. She looked at her daughter nestled in Wei Jingchen's arms and then gave her two troublesome younger brothers a few words of advice.
"Afei, Anan, you must remember, whatever you do, don't get into any conflicts with others."
Especially the Ling family, let them say whatever they want, just don't get into a conflict with them, understand?
Among the exiled group, the Ling family was probably the one who most wanted them to get into trouble.
"I know, don't worry, sister!"
Xu Yifei pursed his lips tightly.
He knew his brother-in-law was innocent, but the disaster-stricken people might not know it.
As darkness fell, Luo Qing found a deserted temple situated on relatively high ground.
"Ah Hao, you stay here, I'll take some men to check it out."
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