Chapter 82 Snow on the Eaves (5) He Succeeded
Wen Yao confirmed Xie Yun's reasoning, "Indeed, the most urgent task is to help the county lieutenant find the person."
"County Lieutenant Cao, the Wen family's negligence in management led to this disaster. Wen Yao requests County Lieutenant Cao to give the Wen family a chance to redeem themselves. The Wen family will fully assist you in searching for the whereabouts of the criminals." Wen Yao said.
His voice was neither loud nor soft, and the civilians gathered outside the dock, held back by the soldiers, had no idea what was being said. But Wen Yao's voice was neither humble nor arrogant, and he remained calm in the face of danger, as if he possessed the rationality expected of a head of household.
County Magistrate Cao appeared slender, but his thin face was ruddy and radiant. He had a small beard, which he would occasionally stroke as he observed the conversation between Wen Yao and Xie Yun. Such a man was known for his calculating nature and could be described as harsh both to himself and others.
In the few times Xie Yun interacted with County Magistrate Cao, she discovered that he was just that kind of person. Although he secretly amassed a fortune through various means, he always pretended to be an honest and upright official. He had a fabulous wallet, but he had no desire for food.
Xie Yun had once accompanied Wen Yao to a banquet at County Magistrate Cao's residence. The banquet, with its simple arrangements and ingredients, had been unpretentious, yet County Magistrate Cao had found the meal quite satisfying.
He did indeed eat a light diet, rarely consuming meat, and he often went hiking and sightseeing, maintaining a healthy body. He avoided becoming overweight, hoping to live longer and enjoy the wealth he had accumulated.
Upon hearing this, County Lieutenant Cao smiled faintly, his eyes gleaming with brilliance. "Master Wen, as the saying goes, ignorance is innocent. But this matter is of grave importance. Do you know who this man is that your family's ship brought back? Five years ago, he committed a series of crimes in the capital, killing four people within a year, and ten in two years. He was apprehended three years ago, upon the regent's triumphant return. If he were brought back by the Wen family's ship and used to commit crimes within Baixia City, the people of Baixia would suffer. The Wen family cannot bear the consequences, and I cannot bear them even more. According to the laws of the Great Zhou, harboring a fugitive or assisting him in his escape is equally punishable. Although the Wen family was unaware of this, they were the primary force behind this incident."
Wen Yao nodded, "Yes. Then what do you think, County Magistrate Cao? This matter..."
Lieutenant Cao said, "Of course, if the Wen family can assist in apprehending the person harboring the fugitive, I will plead your case. However, this ship and its cargo must be temporarily detained. The cargo can only be returned once the person harboring the criminal is found and the Wen family's innocence is proven. And, Young Master Wen, you must accompany me first."
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As soon as word of Wen Yao's abduction reached the Wen family, panic gripped the family. After all, Wen Yao was the future head of the Wen family, and he was taken away like that. It would be fine if the criminal was caught, but what if he wasn't? Would he really be held guilty, guilty as well?
But in Xie Yun's opinion, County Magistrate Cao's move was a blatant act of stealing money from the Wen family's wallet. And it was definitely not a small amount of money.
And since this matter was indirectly facilitated by Yan Huinan, although Xie Yun didn't know how much Yan Huinan contributed to it, one thing was certain: Yan Huinan would not let the Wen family off easily.
Then even if County Captain Cao had blatantly reached into the Wen family's purse to steal money, he would not care.
Perhaps later, Yan Huinan would have evidence of Cao County Magistrate's corruption, which would allow him to take down this corrupt official in one fell swoop.
The news came back with Xie Yun. When the young Wen Rui learned that her brother had been taken away, she was panicked and worried. In front of everyone, she took out all her anger on Xie Yun.
"It's all your fault! It's because my brother said he wanted to marry you that so many troubles occurred! Our merchant ships have traveled back and forth between Persia and the Great Zhou so many times, and nothing has ever happened. But something like this happened as soon as you came!" Wen Rui walked over angrily, pointing at Xie Yun and yelling.
Xie Yun knew that if she looked deeper into this matter, she was indeed involved.
After all, Wen Yingzhuo and Zhan Siyan had experienced many ups and downs over the years, so they didn't lose their minds at this moment. Zhan Siyan immediately scolded, "Rui'er, don't be rude! Come to me!"
"Mother!" Wen Rui was already old enough to get married, and Zhan Siyan had taught her a lot about housekeeping. When teaching her, she would always use real-life examples, and the mother and daughter would often talk to each other.
As someone who had been working with Wen Yao in business for many years, Xie Yun was bound to become a hot topic of discussion between Zhan Siyan and her daughter, especially after Wen Yao announced that he and Xie Yun were married.
Zhan Siyan naturally told Wen Rui about her concerns about Xie Yun.
Wen Rui now used the same question to ask Zhan Siyan, "Mother! You said long ago that she was a woman of unknown origin. If I keep her around, something bad will definitely happen. Now you've proven it's true. Why are you stopping me? You should just kick her out!"
Zhan Siyan never expected that the daughter she had taught so carefully would act so recklessly and speak without restraint. "Shut up! Someone, take the young lady back to her room!"
Xie Yun ignored Wen Rui's unreasonable behavior and said, "Madam, the most urgent thing is to find a way to rescue Wen Yao first."
Zhan Siyan's voice was cold and condescending. "Of course. I understand what Boss Yun is thinking. But if you don't have a better solution, please go back first."
Xie Yun was about to speak when Wen Rui, who had just been scolded and sent back to his room, bumped into her mercilessly as he passed by. The teacup, which was originally in Wen Rui's hand and filled with freshly brewed, scalding hot tea, fell from his hand.
Autumn nights are cool, and hot tea warms the stomach.
But the scalding hot tea spilled all over Xie Yun's dress and burned her ankles.
Xie Yun was burned so badly that she quickly squatted down, but she couldn't lift up her dress to check her injuries in public.
Wen Rui looked down at the embarrassed and painful Xie Yun, waved his hand and said, "Sorry, my hand slipped..."
Xie Yun raised her head and looked at Wen Rui angrily.
She has never tolerated such obvious bullying. In the past, in the general's mansion, people had to bow their heads under the eaves, but now she is no longer the Xie Yun of the past.
What's more, the person helping her now is Wen Yao, not Wen Rui.
She could prepare all kinds of good gifts for Wen Rui for Wen Yao's sake, but she would not easily forgive her for bullying herself just because she was Wen Yao's sister.
Xie Yun looked at the remaining hot tea on the table behind Wen Rui and was about to get up to get it.
Wen Rui was suddenly knocked to the ground by a huge force, "Don't bully Boss Yun like this!"
Wen Rui and Xie Yun looked over at the same time, only to see Yan Lang, who rushed over like a stubborn little bull and knocked Wen Rui to the ground. Because they couldn't call her mother in front of everyone, they had to call her Boss Yun in desperation.
Really, so cute.
After knocking Wen Rui down, Yan Lang was about to rush up and pull her hair to teach those who bullied his mother a lesson, but he was stopped by Yan Huinan who arrived later.
He touched Yan Lang's head and motioned him to stand behind him.
It was already late at night, and the lights in the bustling main hall were brightly lit. Yan Huinan and Yan Lang emerged from the darkness outside. But Xie Yun also noticed that in the darkness, two familiar yet unfamiliar figures gradually walked into the light.
Their figures gradually became clear, but just as they saw who was coming, their figures became blurred again.
Xie Yun raised her hand belatedly, only to find that it was her tears that blocked her view.
She hadn't shed tears in years. Hardships and sufferings wouldn't make her cry, nor would pain.
But the past that she had sealed away for a long time and tried hard to forget was opened again, and there were not only painful memories in it. In the dark days, there was also a firefly-like light that illuminated her and warmed her.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Yan Huinan couldn't help but retract his extended hand.
He didn't want to go against Xie Yun's wishes, so he had to cooperate with her in acting.
So Yan Huinan said, "Lusong, Hanzhen, take Boss Yun to apply the medicine first."
Xie Yun was not the only one whose eyes were red.
After hearing Yan Huinan's instructions, Lusong and Han Zhen hurried to Xie Yun's side. Their eyes were red and filled with crystal tears. They helped Xie Yun up and supported her.
"Boss Yun, please follow us." Lusong spoke first.
At this time, Lusong and Han Zhen were both very emotional. But compared to Han Zhen's previous gratitude to Xie Yun, Lusong and Xie Yun still had the affection they had grown up together.
The Xie Yun Han Zhen had met had already experienced the lowest point in her life. She was smart, steady, and gentle. She was as warm as Han Zhen's sister.
But Lusong had seen how cautious little Xie Yun was, and how smart and cute Xie Yun was. She and Xie Yun had experienced many of the same things.
After many years of separation, they finally met again.
The various emotions involved cannot be expressed in words or actions.
Lusong held Xie Yun's hand tightly unconsciously. She pursed her lips tightly and tried her best to control her emotions, but she still couldn't help shaking.
She finally saw Xie Yun again.
Eleven years have passed, and the days they have been apart have been longer than the days they have spent growing up together.
Before coming, Lusong had heard Yan Huinan talk about what was happening. She knew that Xie Yun was unwilling to return to Yan Huinan.
Lusong understood that part of the reason Yan Huinan brought her and Han Zhen here was to use them to shake Xie Yun.
But Yan Huinan also said that they should not force Xie Yun. If they wanted to follow Xie Yun forever, they could do so.
After they brought Xie Yun back to Yan Huinan's yard, they hurriedly checked Xie Yun's injuries and applied medicine to her.
"Boss Yun...it will be a little painful, I will be gentler." Lusong said.
Han Zhen couldn't bear to look at Xie Yun anymore. She was afraid that she would burst into tears. She had seen Xie Yun hurt so many times before, and she didn't expect to see her hurt again when they met again.
It was as if they were brought back to the time when they were in the general's mansion, when she and Xie Yun were applying medicine to each other.
Han really thought that his wife would live a good life after leaving the general's mansion.
"Lusong, Hanzhen, you two call me Boss Yun," Xie Yun felt like laughing and crying at the same time. She sighed helplessly and continued, "It always feels very awkward."
Yan Huinan made the right bet. He used the few people in Xie Yun's life who were very important to her to shake her.
He succeeded.
Lusong and Hanzhen had been holding back their tears for a long time, but when Xie Yun called out their names, they burst out like a flood. They rushed over and hugged Xie Yun tightly like two little sisters.
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The author has something to say: Today is a day for crying out loud for the deep feelings between girls. Wow, I really burst into tears.
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