Chapter 045: Winning People's Hearts
As soon as he picked up the bag, Clan Leader Ying realized that the weight was wrong.
When he opened it, he found that there were indeed three more taels of silver: "My family only borrowed twenty-five taels, and there are at least twenty-eight taels here."
"It's not much. The fact that our clan members lent us so much money at such a difficult time shows that they recognize Ying Zhilin's character. You are willing to take the risk to help us, and we can't let you suffer any loss, right?" Wen Yan paid an extra 10% interest.
"Besides, we've just separated from the family, and our foundation is not stable. In a few months, Zhilin will take part in the Autumn Examination. I'm just a woman, and I'll need help from my clansmen in many areas in the future."
Patriarch Ying is not a fool since he is the patriarch of the Ying clan and also serves as the village chief of this place.
He looked at the silver in his hand, then looked at the villagers queuing outside to share the meat, and immediately understood Wen Yan's intention.
Mrs. Qiao is greedy and will never give up.
They were not afraid of other small moves, but they were afraid that she would tamper with Ying Zhilin's imperial examination results.
If she spread rumors that Yingzhi Lin was unfilial, she would probably lose the qualification to participate in the autumn examination.
Wen Yan is using a pig and a little interest to buy people's hearts.
If something like that really happens, the villagers will naturally help Ying Zhilin out of gratitude.
Patriarch Ying never expected that Wen Yan, at such a young age, could have such vision.
He gladly accepted the money bags and went to inform his tribesmen.
Not long after, the clansmen came back one after another with the IOUs.
"Uncles and aunts, we are grateful for the help we received from our tribe a few days ago."
After Wen Yan paid back the money one by one, he burned the IOU in front of them.
Wen Yan gave an extra pound of mutton to the person who borrowed the money.
Even for Mrs. Qiao, Wen Yan arranged a pig head and a pig tail.
Just as Wen Yan was busy, Ying Ximei took the opportunity to sneak into the yard.
She snatched the teapot from Ying Zhixue's hand and walked in front of Meng Xiyan with her slender waist.
She clamped her throat and said gently, "Brother Meng, I'll add some water for you."
After adding the water, she lowered her eyes and smiled shyly.
Ying Ximei is born beautiful.
She also knows at what angle she appears most charming and fragile, and can most arouse men's desire to protect her.
It’s a pity that Meng Xiyan is a big blockhead who doesn’t understand romance.
She was laughing so hard that her face was cramping, but Meng Xiyan didn't even look at her, and even asked her, "Miss, do you have any facial problems?"
Ying Ximei was almost crying with anger.
She gritted her teeth, snorted in grievance, turned and left.
But she accidentally twisted her ankle, her body tilted, and she fell into Meng Xiyan's arms.
As long as there is physical contact, Brother Meng must take me home.
She originally just thought Meng Xiyan was good-looking and wanted to marry him.
Later I learned that he was the son of General Meng.
This further strengthened her determination to marry Brother Meng.
However.
She did not fall into the manly embrace she had expected.
Instead, he hit the bench with a bang and fell on his back.
The tribesmen who were queuing up to receive money suddenly burst into laughter.
Meng Xiyan, who was originally sitting on a stool, was now standing three meters away.
"Ying Ximei, what are you doing!" Clan leader Ying scolded her with a dark face.
"I..." Ying Ximei rubbed her sore shoulder and looked at Meng Xiyan stutteringly.
Meng Xiyan coughed lightly, turned around and went into the study.
By the way, close the study door as well.
Ying Ximei stomped her feet in anger.
Wen Yan stuffed the pig's head and tail into his arms and said, "Auntie, take the meat home quickly!"
Then she gave a look, and Ying Zhixue and Ying Zhihai, brother and sister, half pushed and half dragged Ying Ximei away.
Soon, the villagers who received the meat went home happily.
The Ying family courtyard gradually returned to peace.
It was at this time that Ying Zhilin rushed home.
He was out of breath and his cheeks were flushed.
The bun was loose with a few strands of hair hanging down.
When he met villagers carrying meat on the road, they all greeted him warmly.
He also praised him for marrying a good wife.
Ying Zhilin ignored the villagers' flattery and rushed into the yard in one breath.
I didn't see anything else, just a tall woman grabbing Wen Yan's cheeks and pulling them to the sides.
Wen Yan cried out in pain, "I won't dare to do it again. Please let me go. Next time I will definitely ask you first!"
"Well, you dare to do it again! It seems that the lesson I taught you this time was not enough! You are the only one who can talk, and you always push everything onto me!" The tall woman pulled harder.
Wen Yan held her cheeks, tears almost coming out: "Please spare my life..."
"Stop!" Ying Zhilin shouted and rushed forward with his fist.
He punched the tall woman in the face.
The tall woman quickly pulled her hand away.
Ying Zhilin immediately protected Wen Yan behind him: "Are you okay? Did they hurt you?"
Brother Dahu went up the mountain to inform him that his house was surrounded.
His mind buzzed and he rushed out of the academy and headed home without even asking for leave.
He hurried back, but he was still a step too late, and Wen Yan was bullied.
He held a dagger in his hand, and held it across his chest. "Who are you? If you have anything to say, just come to me. What's the point of bullying a woman?"
Meng Chifei looked at Ying Zhilin with a gleam in his eyes, and he became playful and said provocatively, "What if I insist on bullying her?"
Ying Zhilin gripped the dagger tightly, his eyes as sharp as a hawk: "Don't even think about touching her while I'm here."
"You don't know what death is!" Meng Chifei sneered and rushed forward.
Ying Zhilin did not retreat or avoid, and fought with Meng Chifei.
Reading is not just about the Four Books and Five Classics, but also the Six Arts of a Gentleman.
Ying Zhilin learned some self-defense martial arts while learning archery and defense.
Meng Chifei not only has superb martial arts skills, but has also experienced several battles on the battlefield.
Ying Zhilin's boxing and kicking skills were no match for her.
But he also relied on his tenacity and intelligence to defeat her after two moves.
Soon he was beaten by Meng Chifei.
Ying Zhilin knew that he was no match for his opponent, but he did not retreat. Instead, he became more and more courageous as the battle went on.
Then he was punched in the chest.
Just as Meng Chifei was about to swing his second punch, Wen Yan hurriedly shouted, "Sister Chifei, stop playing! Stop it now."
at the same time.
In front of Yuqiong Pavilion, the largest jewelry store in the capital.
A beautiful woman came out with satisfaction.
The maid behind her was carrying bags of gifts.
It can be seen that she returned with a full load today.
She was about to get into a carriage on the roadside.
A woman passing by hurriedly bumped into her.
Suddenly, there was a piece of paper in her hand.
The person who bumped into her quickly blended into the crowd and disappeared.
"What kind of person is this? So reckless." Her personal maid complained while supporting her.
She held the note tightly in her hand calmly and got into the carriage with the help of her maid.
She then opened the note and saw the words: "Do not wear this lacquer bracelet."
The beautiful woman frowned.
When she lifted her sleeves, a jade bracelet with a brooch was revealed on her wrist.
She had snatched this from the eldest lady just the day before yesterday.
Is there something fishy about this bracelet?
She immediately ordered the maid: "Go to Renxin Hall."
"Aunt, are you feeling unwell?" the maid asked with concern.
"Stop talking too much." A scolding came from the carriage.
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