Chapter 158: Ying Zhilin is having an affair with someone
In the past, Lan Hong had a face like a silver plate and a big belly, which was what the old people said was a sign of great wealth and honor.
At this time, Lan Hong in the prison car was so thin that his bones were visible, and his eye sockets were sunken.
His beard was unkempt and hung messily on his face.
That image is no different from a beggar on the street.
Wen Yan had already received the news that Lan Hong was starving to death when he was found in the dungeon.
If the rescuers had arrived a day later, he might have starved to death in there.
In this way, everyone would think that Lan Hong was also a victim.
However, all of this was a self-torture trick by Lan Hong to escape punishment.
Only with the identity of "victim" can he have the opportunity to redeem himself!
All this...
I wonder if he can be as "lucky" in this life as he was in his previous life.
Wen Yan was about to lower the curtain when he saw two acquaintances carrying bags at the end of the escort team.
It’s Uncle Lin and Uncle Tian!
Wen Yan had previously sent them to Jinyang Prefecture to gather information.
They are finally back.
Uncle Lin and Uncle Tian also discovered Wen Yan.
Wen Yan made a gesture.
The two of them left the team.
Wen Yan's carriage moved forward for a while and then fell behind.
Soon, Uncle Tian and Uncle Lin jumped onto the carriage.
There were only Wen Yan and Ying Zhilin in the carriage.
It should be known that Lin Xia consciously protected Wen Yan.
Wen Yan patted his shoulder: "It's okay, I'm the one who sent him to Jinyang Prefecture to find out the situation."
Ying Zhilin then gave up.
"Uncle Tian, Uncle Lin, you are finally back!" Wen Yan saw that their lips were chapped and quickly handed them the water bag.
After Uncle Tian and Uncle Lin went out, they became darker and thinner.
Wen Yan didn't say anything, but the concern in her tone was unfaithful.
Uncle Tian and Uncle Lin waved their hands and said, "We have the supplies you have been sending us, and we are doing pretty well.
The local people affected by the disaster are having a miserable life.
Selling children has become commonplace.
In one village, villagers dug up all the grass roots around them and started eating tree bark.
They couldn't bear to see them starving, so they gave them some food.
Listening to them describe the tragic situation in Jinyang Prefecture, Wen Yan and Ying Zhilin both showed heavy expressions.
Uncle Lin said in a heavy tone, "We've uncovered a lot this time. We hope to bring justice to the victims." As he spoke, they handed a package to Wen Yan, "This contains everything we've uncovered. We hope it will be helpful in the Jinyang Prefecture case."
Wen Yan took the bundle solemnly: "Thank you for your hard work, uncles."
“This is what we should do.”
Wen Yan took out two hundred-liang silver notes and handed them to them: "Uncles, go back to the city and have a good rest first. I have other things for you to do in the next few days."
Uncle Lin and Uncle Tian looked at each other and responded in unison.
Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one around, he left the carriage silently.
As soon as they left, Wen Yan wanted to open the bag and check it.
Ying Zhilin held her hand and shook his head at her: "It's not safe, let's go back and check again."
"Okay." Wen Yan put the bag away.
Two hours later, Wen Yan parted ways with the three people from the Liu family.
Zhang Gan'niang couldn't bear to leave Wen Yan, so she kept waving at her until both of them were out of sight.
The sun sets.
The carriage entered Songshan Village.
Under the big tree at the entrance of the village, the aunts in the village gathered together, talking about something, all of them were very excited and talking with saliva flying.
However, as soon as their carriage appeared, the aunts immediately stopped talking.
There was also something strange in the look in his eyes as he looked at the carriage.
Especially when he saw Wen Yan and Ying Zhilin, he curled his lips.
They just went to the capital to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, so why did the villagers dislike them?
Wen Yan and Ying Zhilin looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.
However, as soon as they returned home, someone came to answer their questions.
Aunt Li came to the door carrying a basket.
Before she even arrived, her voice had already reached her: "Yan Yan, you don't know how unpleasant the things that are being said about you are!"
Aunt Li strode into the room and saw Ying Zhilin standing with Wen Dao.
The muscles on her face twitched, revealing a hint of dislike for him.
The words that were on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back into his stomach.
Wen Dao saw that she looked strange, so he stepped forward and took her arm. "I bought a lot of fabrics this time. Your daughter is getting married soon, so I specially picked out a red piece to make a wedding dress for your daughter. Come with me to see if you like it."
"Oh, you gave me a roll of muslin last time. How can I ask for your things again?"
Wen Yan said, "I'm usually busy outside, and this mess at home is all thanks to you and Aunt Liu. A roll of fabric is nothing."
As they talked, they walked towards the left wing.
All the things Wen Yan purchased this time were moved there.
Wen Yan entertained Aunt Li in the reception room.
Wen Yan poured two cups of tea.
Aunt Li said indignantly, "Yanyan, is Ying Xiucai really having an affair with his cousin?"
'puff……'
Wen Yan sprayed out the water he had just drunk.
"Ahem...who told you that?"
"Everyone in the village is saying that when you were in the capital, didn't Ying Xiucai's cousin come to live with you?
They said that during that time, Ying Xiucai had already done that with her!"
Aunt Li said this, raising her fists and pressing her thumbs down.
"That shouldn't be possible!" Wen Yan didn't believe it.
"If Lin Ruo really liked Huang Ying'er, they would have made an engagement long ago, and I wouldn't have had anything to do with it.
Moreover, considering Ying Zhilin's character, it's unlikely that he would do such a thing."
Aunt Li said anxiously, "You can know a person's face but not his heart, let alone a man.
How could they resist any woman who threw herself at them? Besides, Huang Ying'er was not bad looking either."
Wen Yan pursed her lips and smiled, then said confidently, "Could it be that Huang Ying'er is prettier than me?"
"You are not modest at all." Aunt Li tapped her forehead, feeling both amused and helpless.
Wen Yan said: “I just believe in Ying Zhilin.
The Autumn Examination will be held in three months. He will not joke about his future by indulging in women during this critical period."
Outside the door.
Ying Zhilin, who was holding a pile of things, couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth when he heard Wen Yan's words.
She really understands me.
Then Aunt Li in the room asked again: "What you said makes some sense, but what about those rumors outside?"
Ying Zhilin's eyes turned cold.
My cousin is really calculating.
She thought that she could take advantage of the critical moment of the Autumn Examination to force herself to marry Huang Ying'er.
Then she underestimated herself too much.
Several ways of counterattack flashed through his mind, but he heard Wen Yan say in the room:
"It's nothing more than Huang Ying'er being in love with Ying Zhilin and wanting to take the opportunity to marry into the Ying family. It's just like having a concubine in the family. As long as Huang Ying'er is willing, she can be taken in."
"What! You're going to agree to Huang Ying'er marrying you?" Aunt Li screamed, trying to shake the water out of Wen Yan's head. "You're actually taking the initiative to take a concubine for your husband. Are you really that naive or just stupid? Aren't you just making things difficult for yourself?"
Wen Yan smiled and said: "When Ying Zhilin enters the officialdom, there will inevitably be people who try to force women on him. Can I still refuse them one by one?
Since it is unavoidable, I might as well take one in as soon as possible, train her up, and help me manage my new concubines in the future."
Aunt Li's mouth twitched. She thought Wen Yan must be crazy.
In fact, she wanted to take this opportunity to test Ying Zhilin to see if he really had that kind of thought towards her.
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