The next day, Lin Zao heard that the Lin and Wang families had started selling off their assets.
Lin Zao raised an eyebrow: "It seems they can't stay in Yaozhou."
Tang Jian smiled noncommittally. He didn't tell Lin Zao that he was behind this matter, otherwise the Lin and Wang families wouldn't have acted so quickly.
"By the way, Chengbo's daughter has been found. Would you like to know her current situation, Madam?"
Upon hearing that Cheng Yao had been found, Lin Zao looked at Tang Jian and asked, "How is she?"
"The woman who became Wang Xuzhi's concubine and bore him a son was Cheng Yao."
Tang Jian thought to himself that Wang Xuzhi had used this incident to humiliate the Lin family yesterday, but he hadn't expected that this person was also from the Lin family.
"She got what she wanted in return," Lin Zao sighed.
Cheng Yao was originally her maid, but because of Cheng Bo's relationship, Lin Zao treated Cheng Yao very well and never treated her like a maid.
Unexpectedly, she fell in love with Wang Xuzhi and betrayed her master and father for him.
Lin Zao didn't take Wang Xuzhi seriously at all, and even told Cheng Bo's family that she would not marry Wang Xuzhi.
Perhaps it was around that time that Cheng Yao developed feelings for someone else.
According to the ideas of ancient people, if Lin Zao was willing to marry Wang Xuzhi, Cheng Yao, as Lin Zao's personal maid, would have the opportunity to become Wang Xuzhi's concubine.
However, Lin Zao was unwilling, so Cheng Yao had almost no chance to get close to Wang Xuzhi, so she could only try to win him over herself.
"Ever since she became pregnant, Wang Xuzhi's mother hid her on one of the Wang family's estates, fearing that Lin Fu would dispose of the mother and child. The mother and child remained there until Cheng Yao gave birth to the child."
Tang Jian told Lin Zao, "I have already arranged for someone to bring Cheng Yao over. I estimate that you will be able to see her this afternoon."
Lin Zao nodded, "Once this matter is resolved, let's go back to Ganzhou. We've been away for too long, Mother must miss us."
The journey from Guanggan Prefecture to Yao Prefecture takes about a month, and since they traveled slowly when they came, it took them a full month and a half.
Including the time spent in Yaozhou, the round trip is estimated to take three months.
It will be almost the beginning of winter by then.
"As you wish, madam."
***
When Lin Zao saw Cheng Yao, she felt as if she had been in another world. The shrewdness and worldliness she used to have were no longer on her face.
All that remains is the vicissitudes of life.
Cheng Yao never expected that the men in black who captured her were actually arranged by Lin Zao.
"I never expected to see you again, Miss..."
Lin Zao quickly regained her composure and asked with a cold face, "Where is Uncle Cheng?"
Cheng Yao was taken aback, not expecting that her mistress had brought her here to find her father.
She gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Miss still cares about my father! It's a good thing that his senile old man didn't misjudge her, it's just a pity that he has bad luck."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zao's heart sank: "What do you mean? Uncle Cheng..."
"Yes, my father is dead! Miss, aren't you asking a question you already know the answer to? Didn't he die trying to save you? My dear Wang Lang personally sent someone to shoot him! Have you forgotten?"
Cheng Yao's voice turned sharp; she had lost too much for Wang Lang.
Her father and mother died because of her love, and even the young lady she grew up with ignored her!
All she has left now is Wang Lang and her child; she cannot lose Wang Lang!
Lin Zao clenched her fists. Although she had prepared herself mentally, she still couldn't help but feel sad when she finally realized it.
She turned her head away from Cheng Yao: "For Uncle Cheng's sake, I won't kill you. I hope you'll behave yourself in the future!"
After having Cheng Yao sent away, Lin Zao sat alone in the house for a long time before coming out.
As soon as she opened the door, she saw Tang Jian and several children standing outside. Only then did Lin Zao put everything from the past behind her and smile.
"It's time to go back to Ganzhou!"
Suddenly, Tian Bu'er rushed in, holding a piece of paper in his hand: "General, something has happened! This is a message sent by carrier pigeon from Ganzhou."
Tang Jian immediately reached out and took the document, glanced at it, and his face turned cold: "Pack your things and set off back immediately!"
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