Chapter 354 Young Master Yang's Malicious Intentions
During his several days in Cheng'an County, Young Master Yang not only failed to find any fault with Zhou Ruiyuan, but also discovered that he was an extremely self-disciplined person who neither drank with other adults nor went to brothels.
Aside from working at the yamen, he usually spent his days at his old house in Changliu Village.
He was always diligent in his duties at the government office, and whether as a county magistrate or as a husband, he was impeccable.
This put Young Master Yang in a difficult position.
"My lord, come and have some snacks. I just made them in the kitchen."
Du Wanchun carried in a plate of pastries and placed it on the table.
It's freshly steamed water chestnut cake.
Young Master Yang looked at the steaming pastries in front of him, reached out and took a piece, took a bite, and then praised, "Manager Du is really skilled. He not only knows how to do business, but also how to make pastries."
Du Wanchun smiled modestly, "These were all made by the matrons in the manor; they're not exactly fine skills."
After she finished speaking, she didn't linger there and left with the plate.
Looking at the pastries in front of him, Young Master Yang suddenly had a brilliant idea. Since he couldn't deal with Zhou Ruiyuan, he decided to start with Du Wanchun.
Du Wanchun stopped at the doorway with the plate in her hand and glanced back into the house.
She had seen through all of Young Master Yang's little schemes, and she was curious to see what tricks he would pull.
After leaving the county government office, Du Wanchun took a winding road, shook off the scouts, and arrived at the village.
In the village, Wei's health improved considerably, and her previously sunken cheeks gradually became fuller.
However, there was a hint of sadness on her face, and Du Wanchun knew that she must be missing her husband.
"Sister Wei, I met someone at the county government office today," Du Wanchun said as she entered the room.
Madam Wei quickly looked up and asked, "You mean Yang Cheng?"
Young Master Yang's original name was Yang Cheng.
Du Wanchun asked in confusion, "How did you know?"
Wei quickly lowered her voice and said, "A few days ago, when I left the manor, I saw some spies acting suspiciously on the road, and I guessed that it must be her."
Du Wanchun nodded slightly and said, "That's right, it is indeed him. He's looking for you now."
Madam Wei quickly took out a letter and said, "Manager Du, could you please deliver this letter to my second sister?"
Du Wanchun took the letter and asked in confusion, "You mean, Young Master Yang's wife?"
Madam Wei nodded. "That's right. Although my second sister and I have always been at odds, it seems that only she can control Yang Cheng right now."
Du Wanchun nodded, "Okay, don't worry, I will definitely deliver this letter for you."
In the past, in the capital, Miss Wei Er did not interfere in Yang Cheng's affairs because in her view, no matter how capable her illegitimate daughter was, she would only be a concubine in the mansion and would not threaten her position.
In order to provoke Miss Wei the Second, Lady Wei wrote in the letter that Yang Cheng wanted to take her as a concubine and then make her his wife after she died.
The terms "side wife" and "concubine" are completely different concepts.
A concubine cannot be elevated to the status of a wife, but a secondary wife can later replace the elder sister as the principal wife and become the legal wife.
These things could strike at Miss Wei's weak spot; she would absolutely not allow her half-sister to have a chance to rise in the world.
After writing this letter, Du Wanchun didn't send anyone to deliver it; instead, she caught a carrier pigeon.
She stroked the carrier pigeon's head and said slowly, "Deliver this letter as quickly as possible."
As if it understood, the little carrier pigeon nodded and flew into the air.
Du Wanchun looked up at the departing carrier pigeons, a faint smile curving her lips.
The letter reached Miss Wei's hands in just one day.
Miss Wei Er knew that Young Master Yang had gone to Cheng'an County, but she thought her husband was there on important business. She never expected that he was actually looking for her half-sister to be his concubine.
She clutched the letter tightly in her hand as she died, gritting her teeth as she said, "So, you dared to go see that bitch behind my back!"
The maidservant beside her comforted her, saying, "Madam, even if the Third Miss enters the household, she can only be a concubine. You don't need to make a big fuss about it."
Miss Wei slammed the letter heavily on the table. "Look at what that slut said! She said my husband wants her to be his concubine, not just a mistress, but a secondary wife! As long as I die, she can become the first wife of the Yang family!"
The maidservant immediately lowered her head and remained silent.
Miss Wei Er slowly stood up, looked ahead, and said coldly, "I can't let that bitch be so smug. This marriage was something I, her mother, went through a lot of trouble to get, just so that she, a concubine's daughter, wouldn't be able to rise above others!"
The maidservant asked in a low voice, "Madam, why don't we go to Cheng'an County now and find the eldest young master? Maybe there's still hope for him."
After pondering for a while, Miss Wei nodded and said, "Yes, go and prepare the horse immediately. If the master and the old lady ask, just say that I am going to Cheng'an County to visit my husband and pay respects to the Goddess of Fertility."
The maidservant replied, "Yes, Madam."
Miss Wei Er quickly prepared a carriage, and the next day they set off for Cheng'an County.
Young Master Yang in Cheng'an County was completely unaware of this matter and was pondering how to get to Du Wanchun.
After much deliberation, he came up with a despicable tactic.
"Go and find a few handsome young men," Young Master Yang said, gesturing to the servant beside him.
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