Chapter 42 Newcomer
"Impossible!" Shen Zijie had never yelled at Wen Youqing like this before, hysterically, like those unreasonable men.
"How is it impossible! I'm just telling you that witnesses and evidence must be collected quickly. My people have already gone there, and I'll pick them up right away. You just need to do your job in the front, and lend me your help when the time comes." Wen Youqing had been at the border for two years, and had made friends with all kinds of third-rate people. She had already established an information network, so it was still possible for her to track down people.
But the Wang family is not stupid. The evidence she obtained will definitely alert the poisonous snake. She can't defend it alone. She can't defend it alone.
Thinking of the shady tactics used by the aristocratic families in his previous life, Shen Zijie grabbed Wen Youqing's arm tightly, his hands trembling. He said in a deep voice, "What the hell are aristocratic families? You know! Three years ago, the Wang family minted private coins. Three hundred witnesses from the mint and several boxes of physical evidence were taken from the southwest to the capital. Not a single one was left alive! The last dozen or so people were brutally murdered on the way to the palace to see the emperor! That's the road that all officials walk every day! They dared to do it! What wouldn't they dare to do?"
"I know! I know everything! We are just going through the motions, this is a game. So what if we go crazy for those people in Xunyang City? You have done it, so why can't I do it?" Wen Youqing broke free, arguing with a frown.
"It's different, it's different. This is not a game, it's real life. Death is very painful. What about the children? What about the children if we both leave?" Shen Zijie racked his brains and only found these two options.
After that, there was silence. He didn't care about these two things, and he knew Wen Youqing didn't care either. Shen Zijie finally fell heavily on the stool, as if all the strength in his body had been drained away. "What if we do it and there's no way back? This place is so rotten, how... how can we stay here forever?"
It was a very light sentence, but it was the last thought of a trapped beast.
"It's just as bad wherever I am. I just want to do something, find something to do, which is better than pretending to be deaf and dumb every day. Let's take it one step at a time. We don't have to go back, do we?" Wen Youqing was tired of arguing, so he poured himself a glass of water and drank it.
"...How did you get here?" It was as if a needle suddenly woke Shen Zijie up. Her indifferent attitude and desperate fighting spirit seemed to be because she didn't care about anything.
"It's nothing. I just saved a pregnant woman, but the baby couldn't be saved, and then I was cyberbullied to death by that person." Wen Youqing said calmly, his eyes filled with indifference. "You see, the level of social civilization has nothing to do with the good or bad of an individual. So it's the same everywhere. It's just a matter of circumstances. Prehistoric civilization, medieval times, modern times, that's all..."
What greeted her was a big hug, but there was no comfort, no enlightenment, and no guidance.
"Go ahead, take care."
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Right after Li gave birth, she encountered two things. One was that Cui Junji took Shen Zijie's son to raise; the other was that her mother-in-law wanted to take a concubine for Cui Junji.
After finally getting Cui Junji, who was busy with government affairs, to sit down, Li held her youngest son in her arms and said with a smile, "As expected, my husband can calm him down. He makes a fuss every day here."
"Where is the kid from the Shen family?" Cui Junji held his youngest son and teased him, then suddenly asked.
Li was also puzzled. Lord Shen was clashing with the Cui family in the court, so why would her husband bring his child back? However, she knew it was not her place to ask, so she simply said, "I'm also puzzled. The child is over a hundred days old, and yet he still doesn't have a name? Lord Shen and his wife are too busy."
Cui Junji was slightly stunned by this and said, "They are both busy with their own affairs. Let's give him a nickname first."
"Let's call it Xier." Cui Junji chose the name without much thought.
Seeing her husband's almost casual state, Li was sure that the Cui family had nothing to do with the rebellious son of the Shen family. Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, she said, "A few days ago, my mother-in-law's niece came. My mother-in-law seemed very happy and said that she would stay at home for a while. Where can I arrange for her to stay for a while, husband?"
At this time, when the Wang family was in trouble with the Cui family, they pushed a girl out, with no intention of providing naked support. Li knew this very well. Although she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, she naturally worked hard to make things happen for the sake of Cui Junji.
Cui Junji was annoyed, but when he looked up and saw Li's restrained eyes, he suddenly said affectionately, "Qin'er, I'm interested in a career in government and have never been interested in relationships. Meeting you is the blessing of my life. I wish to have only you as my wife in this life. I don't want anyone else."
The sudden confession made Li feel bewildered. Even though she was raised in an aristocratic family, she was only a young girl of 29. Tears welled up in her eyes. Li leaned on Cui Junji's shoulder and said, "I understand my husband's feelings, but as long as he is well, a little grievance doesn't matter to me."
But behind her back, Cui Junji had his usual gentleness and usual disguise on his face.
After coming out of that door, the attendant quietly followed Cui Junji. Cui Junji just glanced at him and continued walking out. After leaving the inner courtyard, he stopped, letting the autumn breeze blow away the smell of powder on his body, and said: "Speak."
"Miss Wen has already set off to Jiannan Road to capture Zhu Shisan, who is selling timber. Should we send her there?" the guard whispered.
"Just keep an eye on them and make sure they don't run away. Let her catch the rest herself, so she doesn't get too angry." Cui Junji spoke gently, as if thinking of something before saying, "There are private mines owned by the Wang and Xie families on Jiannan Road, right?"
"Yes, the Wang family has a silver mine and a carbon mine. The Xie family only has one silver mine." The attendant answered immediately.
After pondering for a moment, Cui Junji let out a cold smile, "I've made quite a bit of money over the years, so treating me to a simple meal shouldn't be a big deal."
The servant immediately understood his master's intention, but he was a little confused. This matter was not urgent, so why go now? Could it be related to Madam Shen? After all, the master only asked them to call her Miss Wen.
After all, he had been with them since childhood. The attendant hesitated and said, "Sir, the incident in the capital has caused such a big stir, the Cui family's reputation will surely be..."
Before he finished speaking, Cui Junji glanced at the attendant coldly, and that light glance made the attendant break out in a cold sweat. After a moment of silence, Cui Junji said: "A person with integrity has nothing to fear. When I come back, you will understand."
But just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Cui Hongzheng's aide Guo Fan. Guo Fan bowed politely, his long eyebrows fluttering in the wind, looking a little funny. "Young Master, your grandfather got a great item, and I'd like you to come and see it."
But no one dared to laugh. This smiling aide was the Cui family's greatest helper and Cui Junji's chess teacher. Even though he had an official position and established his own government, Cui Junji still had to return the gift respectfully, "What a great treasure! It requires Mr. Guo to come here in person."
The two walked towards the main courtyard. Guo Fan said as they walked, "Someone else sent it here too. It's been a while since you've been here, but you've been busy and haven't come to see it yet."
Passing by the stairs, Cui Junji gave Guo Fan a hand and humbly admitted his mistake, "It's the fault of the junior. I will definitely take a closer look this time."
Passing through Qushui Liushang, in the Yanyu Pavilion where guests were received, Cui Junji saw from afar the girl playing chess with Cui Hongzheng. Without asking, he knew it was Wang Ruoti.
Guo Fan stopped at the winding path outside the pavilion and said with a smile, "Young Master, please."
Cui Hongzheng's hearty laughter emanated from the pavilion. It was no easy feat to make the head of the Cui family laugh. Seeing someone finally arrive, he said, "It's harder to see you now than to see the emperor. You're truly too bold to be a high official."
Knowing he was doing this for Wang Ruoti to see, Cui Junji walked over, lifted his robe, and knelt, apologizing sincerely: "Second Grandfather, it's my fault. I've been so busy these past few days that I forgot the morning and evening visitation. I beg for your punishment, Second Grandfather."
"Hahaha, you're still so old-fashioned. Get up and come meet people."
Wang Ruoti was not the delicate person Cui Junji thought. She stood neither servile nor arrogant, with a heroic spirit rarely seen among ladies, which made Cui Junji a little dazed.
Proper greetings and proper conversations.
But at the very end, Cui Junji looked directly into Cui Hongzheng's eyes, exchanged glances, then looked at Wang Ruoti, smiled gently and politely, and said, "Since you're here to see mother, please stay a little longer. I'm really too busy right now, so it's good for you to fulfill your filial duty on my behalf."
A girl in the boudoir is filial to her parents, but outsiders don’t have such a relationship. The implication is obvious.
It seems that the marriage between the Cui family and the Wang family is settled.
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