Chapter 55: On the way
Wen Yun is dead.
The suppuration of the wound and the persistent high fever caused the young man addicted to gambling to die in a dilapidated and cold house.
Wen Ping fell on his son's body, crying bitterly.
This scene made Wen Feng feel uncomfortable, but he couldn't bear to leave.
When Wen Ping was tired of crying, Wen Feng took out a few coins from his purse and handed them to him: "Manager Wen, please accept my condolences. You still need to cheer up and take care of the funeral affairs."
Wen Ping looked at the silver in Wen Feng's hand, tears streaming down his face: "If I could have hired a doctor for Yun'er earlier, Yun'er would not have died..."
Wen Feng smelled a faint stench in the room but said nothing.
The smell was so bad that it was obvious that Wen Yun's wound was seriously festered. Even if he had consulted a doctor earlier, it probably wouldn't have helped much.
Of course, these words cannot be said to a father who has just lost his son.
"My condolences." Wen Feng turned and took two steps, then stopped after thinking for a moment. "What are your plans for the future, Manager Wen?"
"Plans?" Wen Ping smiled miserably on his grief-stricken face. "My son is dead. What plans can a penniless useless person like me have? I can only live one day at a time."
"My father and I will be staying in the capital for a long time, and we need someone to help take care of the household affairs. If you are willing, Manager Wen, you can come to me after you have taken care of your son's affairs."
Wen Ping looked at Wen Feng in surprise, obviously not expecting such an invitation.
Wen Feng smiled embarrassedly: "It's just that it can't compare with Uncle Ten's house——"
Wen Ping interrupted Wen Feng hastily: "I'm willing!"
After experiencing the hardships of these days, he knew too well how difficult it was to be rootless and without a foundation.
Wen Feng said goodbye and returned home, where a table of wine and food was waiting for him.
"Feng'er, tell your father what the Qionglin Banquet is like." Wen Rusheng's face was flushed, completely different from Wen Ping.
Wen Feng sat down, feeling a bit of a headache when he saw the wine Wen Rusheng handed over: "Dad, I drank quite a lot at the Qionglin Banquet, I'll be drunk if I drink any more."
"Then tell me what the Qionglin Banquet is like. Can we see the emperor? Do we eat from golden bowls?"
"I saw it. Only the top scholar uses the golden bowl, no one else uses it..." After satisfying his father's curiosity, Wen Feng mentioned Wen Ping.
Wen Rusheng stopped his chopsticks that were about to pick up the roasted meat on the plate. "Do you want Wen Ping to come work at our house?"
"Manager Wen didn't cover up for Uncle Ten back then, and he's an upright person. He's in a difficult situation now, and I thought I could help him."
Hearing his son's words, Wen Rusheng nodded: "Since you think so, let him come."
He happened to be chatting with Manager Wen about the fact that Ah Hao was a monster, as the others didn't understand his feelings.
Lin Hao didn't know that Wen Ping's circumstances had changed again in such a short time, and he walked home slowly with Baozhu.
"Miss, there is a scoundrel following you." Baozhu walked beside Lin Hao and suddenly reminded her in a low voice.
Lin Hao looked back.
The young man walking behind had a palace flower in his hair and walked calmly, not looking like a stalker at all.
Lin Hao recognized the boy.
He was in the same class with Wen Feng that day. If I am not mistaken, he should be the world-famous new top scholar.
"Don't be suspicious." Lin Hao whispered to Baozhu and quickened his pace.
It's getting darker and darker, it's time to go home early.
Yang Zhe couldn't help but smile when he saw the girl in front of him suddenly quicken her pace.
Seems like you're on guard?
"Ah, good."
Lin Hao tilted his head.
Cheng Shu came over with a look of disapproval on his face: "Why are you coming home so late?"
"I went to watch the parade of the top scholar." Lin Hao didn't expect to meet Cheng Shu, so he made up an excuse.
She told her mother the same thing when she went out today.
Cheng Shu's gaze passed Lin Hao and landed on Yang Zhe, who was gradually approaching. He was immediately shocked: "Ah Hao, you went to watch the number one scholar parade and brought the number one scholar back?"
Is it still possible?
"What did the eldest brother say?" Lin Hao's mouth twitched.
As he was speaking, Yang Zhe had already approached.
Cheng Shu regained his serious demeanor, clasped his fists, and greeted, "Yang Zhuangyuan."
Yang Zhe stopped: "Brother, you are——"
Cheng Shu patted his armor and said, "My last name is Cheng. I'm on duty in the Imperial City. Today I have the honor of seeing the top scholar."
"It's General Cheng, nice to meet you."
"Where is Yang Zhuangyuan going?"
"I just finished attending the Qionglin Banquet and am returning to my residence." Yang Zhe looked a little subtle, as if he thought the question was strange.
"Then we won't delay Yang Zhuangyuan's return home." Cheng Shu smiled awkwardly and hurriedly dragged Lin Hao into the general's mansion.
"I thought you brought the top scholar home."
Lin Hao was helpless: "Brother, what are you thinking about?"
"Isn't this a coincidence? The champion has been walking behind you the whole time." Cheng Shu was quite talkative. "Ah Hao, you don't know how glorious Champion Yang is today. Many ministers are trying to find out about him indirectly."
Lin Hao wasn't very interested in this topic: "Brother, I'm going back to rest. I'm so tired after a day out."
After returning to Luoyingju, Lin Hao washed up and lay down on the bed, feeling relaxed.
As long as the Chen family successfully breaks off the engagement, Chen Yi will truly be out of trouble.
The next morning, Lin Hao sent Baozhu out to inquire.
Around noon, Baozhu brought back good news.
"Lord Huai'an and his wife went to the Marquis Pingjia's residence and called off the marriage."
When the family gathered together for dinner, Lin also mentioned this matter.
"I don't know whether Lady Huai Anbo intentionally or unintentionally found such a marriage for her stepdaughter. Fortunately, Lady Huai Anbo still loves her daughter and didn't push her into the fire pit."
The old lady glanced at Lin and said calmly, "So mothers should live well and not let their children call others mother."
Lin agreed with this and ate an extra steamed bun.
The affairs of the Prince of Pingjia were heard by the censors and were soon reported to the emperor.
Emperor Tai'an became annoyed when he heard this.
Why is it always this kind of shit lately?
The emperor, in a irritable mood, called Marquis Pingjia into the palace and scolded him. Fining him one year's salary was just a small matter, but he also dismissed him from his position that held real power.
Marquis Pingjia returned to his mansion and went to his son with a whip in hand.
When Lady Pingjiahou heard the news, she rushed over in a hurry. Not only did she fail to stop him, she was also whipped several times.
The Prince of Pingjia made a big fool of himself and was whipped, and he fell ill all of a sudden.
The wife of Marquis Pingjia cried bitterly when she saw her son's miserable appearance, had a big quarrel with Marquis Pingjia, and also fell ill.
Because the emperor had just reprimanded Marquis Pingjia, few people came to visit the Marquis Pingjia's mansion, which was once bustling with people. Most of them just sent servants to bring gifts and left it at that.
For a time, the once glorious marquisate began to show signs of decline.
Just when the whole of the capital was discussing the scandal of Marquis Pingjia's Mansion, a young man secretly came to visit the son of Marquis Pingjia.
The Prince of Pingjia had a pale face. He lay on the bed, looking at the young man with a bleak smile: "Wenyuan, why are you here?"
The young man frowned tightly: "Jincai, why are you so sick?"
The Prince of Pingjia closed his eyes and said, "I am now disgraced, what else can I do?"
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