Chapter 467: The No.1 Scholar’s Dark Moonlight Ex-wife 35
Tang Yan pointed to the open space beside her and said with a smile, "Let's rest there."
Shen Xinran nodded, then spread out the picnic blanket and laid out the food one by one, including exquisite pastries, fresh fruits and cooked food.
The sun shone through the gaps in the trees, making it warm but not too hot, and very comfortable. The two of them sat on the blanket, chatting and laughing.
Tang Yan was chatting with Shen Xinran one second, and the next second she was leaning against a big tree beside her, squinting her eyes, looking drowsy.
Shen Xinran originally wanted to take a nap, but she saw Han Ziwen by the river. He was walking with a group of people in official uniforms, discussing something as they walked.
Shen Xinran knew that Canglan was located in the south and often suffered from floods. Han Ziwen came this time to solve this long-standing problem.
Shen Xinran felt that it would be fine if she hadn't seen Han Ziwen, but since she saw him, she had to do something.
So, she waved to Wangcai, who was running several laps in the field, and said, "Wangcai, come here."
Wangcai obeyed the order and immediately ran to Shen Xinran's feet, wagging his tail, sticking out his tongue and panting.
Chen Xinran squatted down, patted Wangcai's head gently, and said with a smile: "Let's play a game. I will run in front and you will chase me from behind. If you agree, just bark twice."
Wangcai seemed to understand what Shen Xinran said and immediately barked twice, "Woof woof."
Shen Xinran stood up and began to run towards Han Ziwen, shouting exaggeratedly as he ran: "Ah, help!"
Wangcai lived up to Shen Xinran's expectations and followed her closely. He surpassed Shen Xinran several times and then stopped to wait.
The two guards behind Han Ziwen saw Shen Xin, frowned, took a step forward, and wanted to stop her.
But with a look from Han Ziwen, the guards stepped aside.
Shen Xinran hid behind Han Ziwen, pretending to be timid, "Brother Ziwen, please save me, this dog is going to bite me."
Han Ziwen glanced at Shen Xinran, then nodded, "Okay."
Two guards immediately stepped forward and gently restrained Wangcai.
Wangcai was pressed to the ground. He looked at Chen Xinran with a confused look in his eyes, as if asking, "Didn't you ask me to play with you?"
Chen Xinran showed a guilty expression to Wangcai, then looked at Han Ziwen and said with admiration: "Brother Ziwen, I knew you were the best."
Han Ziwen nodded slightly, then said calmly: "It just so happens that we haven't found lunch yet, so let's chop it up and make buns."
Shen Xinran's eyes widened in surprise, "What?"
Han Ziwen glanced at Shen Xinran with an indifferent expression, "Didn't you say it was going to bite you? Then I'll help you get rid of it."
Shen Xinran smiled awkwardly, "Maybe it just wants to play with me."
At that moment, Ji Ming caught sight of Wangcai being restrained by two guards and rushed over anxiously. "Who... who are you? Let my Wangcai go!"
A hint of teasing flashed in Han Ziwen's eyes, and he sneered, "So you're a stutterer."
Ji Ming's face flushed, but his anger made his stuttering worse. "You...you are the one...stuttering."
An official accompanying him recognized Ji Ming and frowned, reminding him: "Ji Ming, this is the governor, how dare you speak like that?"
When Ji Ming heard the word "Governor," he froze, his anger replaced by fear. He realized he might be in big trouble, and he shrank back in fear.
Han Ziwen looked at Shen Xinran with a hint of contempt in his eyes, as if silently saying: You left me and found a man like this.
Shen Xinran felt Han Ziwen's gaze, lowered her head in shame, and didn't dare to look him in the eye.
Han Ziwen said nothing more and turned to leave. He passed by Shen Xin and said, "You're welcome."
Shen Xinran knew that Han Ziwen was talking about Wangcai. Then she watched helplessly as two guards took Wangcai away.
Ji Ming was almost crying in anxiety, but he didn't dare to resist. He could only stand there crying and shouting the word "Wangcai" loudly.
Seeing Ji Ming like this, Shen Xinran felt filled with guilt. She patted Ji Ming on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely help you rescue Wangcai."
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Ji Houquan is the richest man in Canglan County. He is extremely wealthy and has a great reputation.
When he learned that the new governor Han Ziwen had arrived, he carefully prepared a grand banquet to show his welcome and respect.
This should have been a pleasant event, but halfway through the banquet, Governor Han suddenly left the table.
Ji Houquan felt uneasy and began to think over and over again whether there was something wrong with his hospitality or whether he had accidentally offended the new governor.
So he immediately prepared a batch of generous gifts and decided to go to the governor's house to apologize in person. However, when he arrived at the governor's residence, he learned from the doorman that the governor had left early in the morning.
He didn't dare to leave and could only wait at the door. He waited for nearly a day, and finally saw Han Ziwen returning as the sun was setting.
Ji Houquan stepped forward and said respectfully, "Governor Han, I know you have a special liking for stones. This is a piece of beautiful jade that I specially collected from various places. Please accept it."
Han Ziwen glanced at the wooden box in Ji Houquan's hand and nodded slightly, "Come in first!"
Ji Houquan followed Han Ziwen and said as he walked, "I didn't treat you well yesterday and made you leave the table. It was really my fault. If it was because of that maid who accidentally wet your clothes, I will bring her here as soon as I get back and you can deal with her as you wish."
Han Ziwen stopped and frowned, "No need, her mistake has nothing to do with this matter."
Ji Houquan bravely asked, "Sir Governor, I'd like to ask you a question. What's the real reason for your leaving?"
Han Ziwen had already walked into the reception room. He sat in the main seat with a calm demeanor. "As you can see, the place where I live is too far from the city, but I'm used to going to bed early."
Ji Houquan's eyes flickered. "If you don't mind, I have a small house in the city center that I can give to you, the governor, to facilitate your daily work and rest."
Han Ziwen waved his hand and said, "It would be too empty for me to live alone in a house. If you have a suitable yard at home, why not reserve one for me? It will be simple and comfortable."
Ji Houquan's face instantly lit up with smiles, and he said excitedly, "It is my humble honor that the Governor is willing to visit my humble home."
Han Ziwen picked up the teacup, took a sip of the fragrant tea, and then said casually: "By the way, your youngest son's name is Ji Ming, right?"
Ji Houquan looked up at Han Ziwen and asked cautiously, "Does the governor know my son?"
Han Ziwen was silent for a moment before saying, "I've met him once, and he seems quite...interesting."
Ji Houquan smiled and took the opportunity to suggest: "In that case, why not arrange for my son to live next door to you, so that you can tell him if you need anything."
Han Ziwen nodded, "Okay, let's do this for now."
Ji Houquan realized that Han Ziwen wanted to see him off, so he stood up and said with a smile, "Then I'll take my leave first."
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