Chapter 344: Visit to Thank You
Zhang Juexia's emotions did not fluctuate much. After all, she knew that with the Xu family's influence, even if Chen Ren was the county magistrate, he would still take them into consideration.
Xu Yanchen was beaten with twenty sticks, which was what he deserved. He would probably have to stay at home to recuperate for a while.
Zhang Juexia thought about it, and then instructed Yang Zhi and Li Yun not to let Ye Beixiu know about this.
So what if he knew? It’s not worth it to be angry for a while.
Li Yun agreed readily.
Yang Zhi hesitated for a moment before reluctantly nodding.
"My husband has more important things to do. Don't let him get upset over such a small matter."
However, Zhang Juexia really thought the matter was simple. The news of Xu Yanchen being beaten with a stick quickly spread throughout Shunhe County.
Because of business matters, the Xu family offended many people, both openly and secretly. When Xu Yanchen was beaten with a stick by the county magistrate, many people applauded.
Naturally, this news reached Ye Beixiu's ears, and he began to worry, after all, Zhang Juexia had attended the banquet.
After finishing his martial arts training at the Song Mansion, he did not dare to delay for a moment and rushed home.
When he saw Zhang Juexia, he asked her without hesitation how the banquet went.
Zhang Juexia wanted to make up a story to smooth things over, but she saw Ye Beixiu's serious face and his sincere eyes.
For some reason, she changed her mind again.
She told Ye Beixiu the whole story, including the cause and effect of the incident and some of her inferences.
"My husband, I just don't understand what you're saying. The Xu family is a wealthy family, so why do they insist on sticking with the canned food business?
They are really the kind of people who get jealous when they see others making money.
Fortunately, I gave the recipe to Li Yingyue. If it were in our hands before we became strong, I'm afraid it would have been eaten by these people without leaving a single bone."
Ye Beixiu memorized Xu Yanchen's name three times in his mind and clenched his fists tightly.
How could anyone bully his wife? He would remember this grudge.
Seeing that he didn't respond to her, Zhang Juexia shook his arm again, "Husband, are you listening to me?"
Ye Beixiu finally came back to his senses. "Don't worry about the Xu family's affairs. Since the magistrate has taught Xu Yanchen a lesson, he should behave himself for a while."
"This kind of person? Can he change?"
Zhang Juexia waved his hand. "Forget it. He made a mistake and learned his lesson. Let's not talk about him anymore. It's just a spoiler."
"Well, my lady, are you afraid today?"
"Of course I'm scared, but if no one comes, I'll run out according to the escape route I've chosen."
Ye Beixiu touched Zhang Juexia's cheek with heartache, "You are so generous. Let's prepare some generous gifts tomorrow and go together to thank Li Yiran!"
"Are you going too?"
"My wife received help from someone, so of course I have to go and express my gratitude!"
"You're busy, so I can go by myself."
"No matter how busy I am, I still have time."
Ye Beixiu saw Zhang Juexia's reluctance and raised the corner of his mouth, "My lady, don't worry, I know there are differences between men and women.
Didn't you just say that she's still living at her parents' house? Her father, we once met at a banquet. I'll chat with him about the past, and you can talk to Li Yiran, how about that?
Zhang Juexia breathed a sigh of relief. Because of Liu Sanle, to be honest, she didn't want Ye Beixiu to have too much contact with Liu Sanle's wife.
"Oh well!"
"Actually, it's not very polite for us to keep calling her Li Yiran. I remember her husband's last name was Liu, right?"
"She's happy for us to call her that. Besides, we have to be polite when we're guarding her family."
Ye Beixiu chatted with Zhang Juexia for a while, and only felt relieved when he felt that she was indeed fine.
"My dear, we can't live like we do in the village anymore in the county town. You have to bring a girl with you when you go out.
For your safety, this matter is non-negotiable.
When we return to the village one day, if you feel uncomfortable, we can leave her in the county town.
But in the county town, we have to do as the Romans do.
I don’t want this to happen again.”
Ye Beixiu rambled on for a while, and Zhang Juexia finally gave in. She nodded and said, "I'll do as you say."
"Then let Brother Yang's peach blossoms follow you around from now on!"
"All right!"
Early the next morning, Ye Beixiu took a leave of absence, bought some gifts on the street, and took Zhang Juexia straight to Li Yiran's home.
Li Zhi was really shocked when he heard that Wu Xiucai from Xinzhong came to visit with his wife.
When did he become so familiar with Wu Xiucai?
Li Yiran, who was reading a storybook nearby, heard the housekeeper's report, put down the storybook, and shouted back, "Housekeeper, let them in quickly. They're probably looking for me."
Li Zhi looked at Li Yiran in confusion, "No, when did you become so familiar with them?"
"It's just these few days, Dad, stop nagging. Everyone is here, let's go greet them quickly!"
Just as Ye Beixiu said, Li Zhi received him in the front yard.
Zhang Juexia was led to the backyard by an old maid. When Li Yiran saw Zhang Juexia, she hugged her and said, "You are so anxious that you came here today."
Seeing her daughter being so rude, Wang Shuying couldn't help but sigh and explained to Zhang Juexia with a smile, "We have spoiled our daughter. I hope Mrs. Ye won't take offense."
"It's okay. I just like your little girl's genuine nature."
Zhang Juexia's words immediately filled Wang Shuying's favor for her. The teacher's wife hurriedly took her hand and went into the house together.
After some pleasantries, Wang Shuying liked Zhang Juexia even more. “My daughter has been spoiled by me and my husband since she was a child. It’s rare for someone to become her friend.
Mrs. Ye, I am so happy that you can come to my home!
Otherwise, you and your husband should stay home today and have lunch at my house before returning."
Zhang Juexia quickly declined, "Madam Li, with Yi Ran and I's relationship, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to eat together in the future. Let's do it another day. My husband took a special leave for my sake."
"I was inconsiderate. Your husband is young and promising. I'm sure he will achieve great things in the future."
"Mom, stop it. Let's not talk about the men. Let's just talk about us women, right, Juexia?"
"right."
Wang Shuying let Zhang Juexia drink tea, and because of Mrs. Xu's relationship, they talked about some other gossip.
The servant in front came over to deliver a message, and Zhang Juexia quickly stood up and said goodbye to Wang Shuying and Li Yiran.
Wang Shuying and Li Yiran accompanied Zhang Juexia out the door. When Zhang Juexia was about to get on the carriage, Li Yiran did not forget to wink at her, and Zhang Juexia had to smile brightly at her.
After Zhang Juexia and Ye Beixiu's carriages drove away, Li Zhi still asked Li Yiran, "When did you become so familiar with them?"
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