Chapter 179 Master Su Will Pay the Price
Ye Wanning read through the journal page by page, tears streaming down her face. She never imagined that her mother had suffered so much.
Pei Zhi sat beside her, gently patting her back to comfort her.
Looking at the journal, Su Mingxuan felt ashamed: "Miss Ye, I'm sorry, it's all my father's fault that your mother suffered so much."
“This isn’t your fault.” Ye Wanning shook her head. “It’s Master Su’s fault, it has nothing to do with you.”
She put away her notebook, took a deep breath, and said, "I will make Master Su pay the price! I will expose everything and let everyone in Jiangnan know Master Su's true colors!"
Pei Zhi nodded: "I support you. Master Su has harmed too many people and should have been dealt with long ago."
Su Mingxuan also said, "Miss Ye, I am willing to testify for you and expose my father's crimes!"
Ye Wanning looked at the two of them, her heart filled with gratitude. With their support, there shouldn't be any problems.
The next morning, Ye Wanning, carrying her mother's notes and all the evidence in her possession, went to the Jiangnan Prefectural Government Office to accuse Master Su of illegal detention and robbery...
The prefect of Jiangnan had long heard that Master Su was not a good person, but he had not dared to provoke him due to a lack of evidence. Now that he had the evidence and Su Mingxuan's testimony, he immediately ordered several men to go to the Su residence to arrest him.
When Master Su was arrested, he was still throwing a tantrum in the mansion. He never expected that Ye Wanning would file a complaint with the yamen so quickly.
Soon, the whole of Jiangnan knew about this. No one would have imagined that the Su family, who prided themselves on being a "prestigious clan," would do such a despicable thing. That day, the area outside the prefectural government office was crowded with onlookers.
Ye Wanning publicly recounted how her mother had been forced into this situation, producing her diary, jade pendant, account books, and Su Mingxuan's testimony. Faced with this evidence, Master Su had no choice but to confess.
Finally, the prefect of Jiangnan sentenced him for "illegally detaining and robbing property" and exiled him three thousand miles away. The Su family's property was confiscated—part of it was used to compensate Ye Wanning for her losses, and the other part was donated to the people of Jiangnan.
Afterwards, the people spread the word, praising Ye Wanning for "eliminating a scourge for the people," and her reputation in Jiangnan grew even stronger. Watching Master Su being taken away, Ye Wanning breathed a sigh of relief. Her mother's injustice could finally be redressed to her spirit in heaven.
Pei Zhi walked to her side and said with a smile, "Congratulations, you've finally gotten justice for your mother!"
Ye Wanning looked at him, feeling a warmth in her heart: "Thank you, Pei Zhi, I couldn't have done this without you."
Pei Zhi took her hand and held it firmly: "Now, we're husband and wife, no need for formalities! From now on, we'll face everything together!"
The Jiang family was already well-known, and that evening, a prominent family in Jiangnan sent an invitation to Ye Wanning to a banquet at the Jiang family's home.
Ye Wanning, dressed in a light blue dress, followed Pei Zhi to the Jiang family. The Jiang family was a prominent and influential clan, and the entrance was bustling with activity, with carriages coming and going.
"Madam Ye, I've long admired your name!" At the evening banquet, Mr. Jiang stood at the door, smiling broadly. "I've wanted to invite you over for a while, but I haven't had the chance!"
Ye Wanning quickly smiled and raised her hand in return, saying, "It is my honor to be here at the Jiang residence!"
Upon entering the banquet hall, one finds it already filled with prominent figures and dignitaries from Jiangnan. Seeing Ye Wanning enter, they rise to greet her, their eyes filled with admiration—not only is her medical skill superb, but she has also dealt with the villain Su, revealing her true colors to the entire Jiangnan region!
After exchanging pleasantries, Ye Wanning felt somewhat uneasy. She disliked such lively gatherings and just wanted to get back as soon as possible to organize her mother's notes.
Pei Zhi noticed and gently patted the back of her hand: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. If you're bored, let's go back early!"
Ye Wanning nodded, feeling a warmth in her heart. With Pei Zhi by her side, she truly felt at ease.
Mr. Jiang stood up first and exchanged some polite words. Afterwards, everyone drank and chatted, and many people came over to toast her and ask her questions about her medical skills. Ye Wanning returned their greetings one by one, patiently answering their questions with a gentle smile on her face throughout.
Just then, a woman in a pink dress walked over. She was very beautiful, with a refined and elegant air, and a gentle smile on her sweet face. It was none other than Jiang Ruoyan, the daughter of Master Jiang!
"Madam Ye, I am Jiang Ruoyan. I have always admired your medical skills. I wonder if you could give me some guidance?" Jiang Ruoyan's voice was sweet, so sweet that it was hard to refuse.
"Miss Jiang, you flatter me. It's not a matter of giving advice; we can learn from each other," Ye Wanning said with a smile.
“Lord Pei, I’ve been feeling a tightness in my chest lately. I wonder if I’m sick?” Jiang Ruoyan said, suddenly reaching out to take Pei Zhi’s wrist, leaning slightly towards him. “Could you take a look at me? I thought Lord Pei knew a little about medicine.”
Ye Wanning's face froze instantly, a sharp pain shooting through her chest, like being stabbed with a needle, a dense, throbbing ache. She watched Jiang Ruoyan holding Pei Zhi's arm, their bodies pressed together. Scenes of her stepmother and Ye Wanrou's betrayal in her past life flashed vividly before her eyes, making her feel as if something was gripping her, making it hard to breathe.
Pei Zhi was also surprised by Jiang Ruoyan's sudden action. He froze, trying to break free, but she held him tightly.
“Miss Jiang, men and women should not touch each other. You should have some self-respect!” Pei Zhi’s tone turned cold.
"Lord Pei, I just wanted you to examine my illness, that's all!" Jiang Ruoyan looked aggrieved, but her eyes held a hint of smugness. She deliberately looked up at Ye Wanning, her expression provocative.
Ye Wanning's fingers dug tightly into the hem of her skirt, her knuckles turning white. She knew she shouldn't think so much; there must be a misunderstanding between Pei Zhi and Jiang Ruoyan. But a heart full of jealousy and suspicion made her feel like she was being churned by a tidal wave, unable to breathe.
She didn't want to stay there, so she turned and left, her steps faltering.
"Wan Ning!" Pei Zhi saw her about to leave and panicked. He forcefully broke free from Jiang Ruoyan's hand and quickly chased after her.
Jiang Ruoyan watched Pei Zhi's hurried departure and a barely perceptible sneer flashed across her face—she wanted Ye Wanning to misunderstand! She liked Pei Zhi, so why should a commoner female doctor take the position of Mrs. Pei!
Ye Wanning ran out of the Jiang residence in one breath and stood on the street. Her hair was blown about by the wind, making it messy, but it couldn't dispel the grievances and frustration in her heart.
"Wan Ning, wait for me!" Pei Zhi quickly caught up and grabbed her wrist. "Let me explain. Jiang Ruoyan was just being rude. There's nothing between us!"
Pei Zhi hurriedly pulled her to the side of the road: "I don't want to make a scene. You should calm down first. If you don't want to go back, I'll walk with you. Let's not spoil the Jiang family's fun!"
"That's not what I wanted to tell you!" Pei Zhi exclaimed anxiously. "Jiang Ruoyan and I really have nothing going on! She suddenly took my hand, and I was surprised too. I've already rejected her!"
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