In response to Liang Shuyan's suspicions, Old Lady Jin glanced at the samples of medicinal herbs in her hand and breathed a sigh of relief: "It's alright, we're just taking a look today. Besides, the shops in Daling Village haven't been built yet, so let's just consider this as us getting a preliminary understanding of the market."
The wheels made a crisp sound, and Liang Shuyan agreed. It was just a preliminary understanding of the market, and nothing was confirmed yet, so why take it to heart?
Back in Daling Village, Yinxia was standing at the door, holding a child and looking distressed, while Aunt Liu stood to the side.
Liang Shuyan felt that something must have happened to Yinxia again, otherwise, why would she be standing at her door in such a posture?
Aunt Liu spoke first: "Auntie, you're finally back. I'd like to ask you for a favor?"
Liang Shuyan didn't say anything, and led Aunt Liu, Yinxia and the others into the main room.
Jin Daya brought over a pot of tea, placed it on the table, and then left.
Aunt Liu looked worried and glanced at Liang Shuyan, saying, "Auntie, something's happened to Yinxia in our family. That brat Fatty Dan has actually found someone else outside?"
At first, Liang Shuyan refused to believe it no matter what. Later, Yinxia stammered out the whole story, and Liang Shuyan realized that some things were not unfounded.
"What? Chunyan? How come Chunyan is with Fatty Egg?"
Regardless, Chunyan is a girl from the Jin family. If this matter gets out, it will not benefit anyone. Liang Shuyan pondered for a moment and said, "Yinxia, you can't rush this matter. You'd better go back and not stay with your mother. After you go back, act as if nothing happened, and your aunt will naturally think of a solution."
Aunt Liu usually trusted Liang Shuyan, so she took Liang Shuyan's hand and said, "Auntie, I believe you, but isn't this fat man going a bit too far? Since he's married to our Yinxia, how can he still have a relationship with Chunyan?"
Liang Shuyan shook her head: "I don't believe it. There must be some misunderstanding. Fatty isn't that kind of person. Don't be angry. I'll have Dashan call Fatty over later and find out what happened first."
Aunt Liu nodded: "Okay, I'll leave everything to you. I haven't told my husband yet. He hasn't been feeling well lately, and I'm worried that the old man won't be able to handle it and it will worsen his condition."
Jin Dashan quickly summoned Fatty. Fatty was wearing a black coat covered in patches. Upon seeing Liang Shuyan, he said very respectfully, "Auntie, is there something you need me for?"
"Sit down, I have something to ask you. What is your relationship with Chunyan?"
Fatty hesitated for a moment, his face flushed, his hands rubbing together, and his body trembling uncontrollably: "Auntie, Chunyan and I aren't really related. You must have heard some gossip, Auntie?"
Liang Shuyan lowered her voice and said, "What's wrong? I'm asking you this as a lady. Do you really not want to tell the truth?"
Upon hearing this, Fatty hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "My lady, I'm sorry, I can't tell you about this. If I do, who will I be able to face?"
Fatty has always been a smart child, so how could he have something he can't talk about? She looked at Fatty again: "Tell me, what is it? Now your aunt is asking you, what can't you say? What could be more serious than making Yinxia misunderstand you and leave you?"
Upon hearing this, Fatty immediately stood up, excitedly saying, "What? Auntie, are you saying that my wife found out about this, and she... she wants to leave me, is that right?"
Liang Shuyan nodded: "That's right. Even now, you're still unwilling to tell me, preferring to let your wife continue to misunderstand?"
Fatty then raised his head and let out a long breath: "Auntie, I'm telling you, this was originally a wrong thing my father did before he died. Now that it's about to be exposed, I... I just wanted to find a way to let it go and stop people from talking about it. What wrong have I, as his son, done?"
Liang Shuyan had never heard of such a thing before. A thought flashed through her mind: "Your father has been dead for so many years. What wrong thing could he have done? Could it be that your father and Chunyan's mother were involved?"
Fatty nodded and said, "Yes, Auntie, this matter must not be known to anyone else. I take care of Chunyan only because I don't want Chunyan to expose this matter. I hope you won't think that way. As for my wife and me, I will try to explain to her when we get back that no matter what, I can't be with Chunyan."
Liang Shuyan felt slightly relieved and helped Fatty up from the ground.
Speaking of Li Yonghe, he lost his life because he ate poisonous mushrooms. Liang Shuyan almost got blamed for smelling rat poison because of him. Thinking about those things in the past, Liang Shuyan still felt that she had let Fatty down.
Fortunately, government officials came to testify and proved her innocence; otherwise, that fat man would probably have definitely considered her an enemy.
How did the Zhao family get involved with Li Yonghe? So, when Li Yonghe went to help the Zhao family, Li Pangdan was already born. Does that mean Chunyan and Pangdan were both children of the Li family?
"Your aunt is asking you, you and Chunyan are sisters, how do you plan to tell your wife these things? Telling Yinxia is the same as telling Aunt Liu, isn't it?"
Fatty frowned and hesitated for a moment: "Auntie, if I don't tell anyone about this, will my wife still forgive me?"
"Here's what you'll do. When you get back, just say that Chunyan is going to school and you just want to ask if there's any work for you there. Your wife should believe you that way. When you say this, don't look away; show your sincerity."
Li Pangdan thought the idea was pretty good, thanked Liang Shuyan very gratefully, and then turned and left.
Liang Shuyan sat to one side and muttered, "The Zhao family actually did such a thing. Does that mean Chunzhu isn't Jinwang's child either?"
"You mean Jin Wang doesn't actually have any children?" A frail, aged voice came from behind. It was none other than Old Lady Jin.
Liang Shuyan wanted to keep this a secret, but the old lady overheard her and stood up, looking at her with her eyes.
"Mother, this is just my guess, how could it be? Look at Chunzhu, she actually looks a lot like Jinwang, you shouldn't overthink it?"
Grandma Jin sat down in the chair opposite her and sneered, "You, when did you start deceiving even your old mother? Do you think I don't know about this? Look at Chunzhu, she's so dark and fat, does she look like Jin Wang? Not at all! You really think I'm a fool?"
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