Chapter 162: Being Threatened
“You…” Aunt Jiao was shaking with anger, “Even if you weren’t the one who spread the rumor, the male protagonist in the rumor is you.
If you don't dare to marry Ying'er, how do you want Ying'er to live her life in the future?
Are you going to force her to death?"
Ying Zhilin still had that cold and indifferent look on his face. "I said, the one who wants to force her to death is the one who spread the rumor."
Grandma Dai also echoed, "Aunt Zhilin, what Zhilin said is right.
The two children were innocent.
The current situation was caused by malicious people spreading rumors.
The most urgent task is for both parties to come forward to clarify the rumors and restore Miss Ying'er's reputation."
The Fulu villagers who came to join in the fun also understood at this time.
Nothing happened between Ying Zhilin and Huang Ying'er.
Those rumors out there are all false.
The Huang family wanted to take advantage of the rumors to force their daughter over.
Ying Xiucai didn't like Huang Ying'er at all.
So I specifically asked the Huang family to come forward and clarify the rumors together.
However, Jiao has always been very self-righteous, so how could she be willing to send her daughter to be a concubine?
I heard that Ying Xiucai married the daughter of a high-ranking official.
Just over two months after getting married, she not only built a new house, but also opened a workshop in the village.
I guess they went there for these.
Aunt Jiao was furious and her temper was as hot as if she had eaten dynamite.
He immediately drove out those villagers who were whispering about it.
Those people were laughing and lingering at the gate of the Huang family's courtyard, refusing to leave, all craning their necks to look inside.
Aunt Jiao's face was extremely ugly, and she said to Grandma Dai, "You say it nicely.
It should be known that Lin is not a woman. For a man, this kind of romantic scandal is just a romantic affair, but for a woman, it is a fatal blow.
Not only will it affect your chances of getting married, but you will also be unable to hold your head up high for the rest of your life.
You guys just want to brush it off with a simple clarification, that's too much."
The villagers who came to watch also nodded.
They were all whispering that all the books written by Master Lin had been lost to the world.
He actually abandoned his own cousin.
With this kind of character, even if he gets educated, he will still be a corrupt official.
After scolding her, Aunt Jiao began to cry again, but she spoke clearly without stopping: "Zhilin, even if it's because of how I took care of you and your sister over the years, please give Ying'er a chance to live."
"Ying'er is pretty and clever, and if she marries into the Ying family, she will definitely behave herself.
Wen Yan likes to go out, and Ying'er is a perfect complement to her. She will definitely take good care of you three siblings at home.
So you can prepare for the autumn exam without any worries."
"I'm already married and will never take a concubine in this lifetime, so aunt, please give up on this idea.
My aunt gave me a quick word.
Would you like to help me clarify the rumors?"
Aunt Jiao stood up suddenly and stared at Ying Zhilin.
He said sternly, "Ying Zhilin, we are relatives, are you really going to be so cruel?
Ying'er is your cousin, you grew up together.
After your parents passed away, she was the one who stayed by your side without leaving you. If it weren't for her, would you be where you are today?
I didn't expect you to turn your back on me."
Ying Zhilin looked up at Aunt Jiao, his eyes frozen: "Aunt, be careful, we have paid you for everything you have done over the years.
What friendship?
It’s all business!”
Aunt Jiao didn't expect that Ying Zhilin wouldn't even give her any face.
She gritted her teeth and unleashed her final blow: "Ying Zhilin, don't forget, your Autumn Examination is coming soon. If the rumors spread, will you still be qualified to participate?"
Aunt Jiao emphasized the word "Autumn Examination" particularly, which was also a naked threat.
If he does not agree to this marriage, the Huang family will make him lose the qualification to participate in the autumn examination.
"Aunt, you know, I'm very stubborn and I hate being threatened the most.
I don't have to participate in this autumn's exam. At worst, we can both perish together." Ying Zhilin's tone was cold and resolute, not giving in at all.
The villagers outside the yard gasped.
I have already guessed that those rumors were spread deliberately by the Huang family.
She just wanted to force him to marry Huang Ying'er at the critical moment of the Autumn Examination.
If it were another scholar, for the sake of his future, he would only agree temporarily and reluctantly, and then settle the score later after he passed the imperial examination.
But the person they met was Ying Zhilin.
He doesn't accept any threats.
Aunt Jiao was so angry that she fell backwards.
"Ying Zhilin, you really want to do this!"
"Aunt, are you really going to persist in your delusion?"
"Then we'll see!" Aunt Jiao stood up with a sullen face to see the guests off.
Ying Zhilin stood up, looked at Aunt Jiao, and gave one last piece of advice: "If Aunt Jiao refuses to cooperate, then I will have to take tough measures to clarify the matter."
"Bah! Get out of here!" Aunt Jiao picked up a broom and drove all the people out of Songshan Village.
They left Fulu Village before Granny Dai said to Ying Zhilin, "Now that the talks have broken down, what should we do? Will it really affect your Autumn Examination?"
Ying Zhilin has suffered a lot.
I have endured until now, and I am about to take part in the autumn examination to change my fate.
She would be heartbroken if her future was ruined because of these rumors.
Grandma Dai held Ying Zhilin's hand and said, "At worst, you can marry Huang Ying'er. Don't act on impulse and joke with your future."
Ying Zhilin said calmly, "Don't worry, Grandma Dai. The current result is within our expectations."
Grandma Dai was infected by his stable emotions and calmed down as well.
The group returned to the village first.
Wen Yan did not wait for Ying Zhilin to return in failure.
Instead, the officials from the county government arrived.
Ying Zhilin's classmate from the academy came with four officers.
Behind the officer was a middle-aged woman in a white robe.
Seeing this scene, Wen Yan instantly understood what Ying Zhilin’s back-up plan was.
It takes only one mouth to spread a rumor, but it takes a lot of effort to refute it.
Even if the Huang family gave up the plan and clarified the matter with Ying Zhilin, others might not believe it.
If the government intervened, the situation would naturally be different!
Wen Yan immediately stuffed a big purse into it.
The officer weighed his purse; it was heavy.
Judging from his experience, it was at least thirty taels.
There were five of them, and each of them got four or five taels of silver.
It’s equivalent to their three months’ salary.
This trip was not in vain.
You will naturally be more dedicated in doing your work.
They drank tea and had some snacks, then went out to work on the case.
When Ying Zhilin returned to Songshan Village, the police had almost finished searching the village.
Following the clues, he headed towards the outer village.
Ying Zhilin bowed and greeted them.
Although they worked in the government, they were not liked by the people because they collected taxes and levied labor service, and their social status was not high.
Anyone with a little social status would not take them seriously.
Not to mention those self-righteous scholars.
Ying Zhilin greeted them amiably, without any hint of neglect on his face, which made the officers feel very relieved.
After the greetings, the officers continued with their work.
Ying Zhilin was also heading home.
Halfway through, Ying Zhixue suddenly emerged from the woods and said, "Brother, how did the conversation go?
Sister Ying'er will come forward to clarify the rumors for you, right?"
Ying Zhilin glanced at his sister.
Tell her the whole story.
When Ying Zhixue learned that the Huang family was forcing her eldest brother to marry her cousin Ying'er, she was not angry, but rather looked forward to it: "This is a good thing.
As long as you get married, all the rumors will be put to rest."
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