Chapter 26 Orphan
Liu Yiyi was shocked, knowing how serious this was, and quickly said, "I have absolutely no such intention!"
Yang Zhen took a deep breath, but his voice was still filled with anger. "I have been the magistrate of Jiangling for too many years. Now I have finally waited for an opportunity for promotion. As long as I perform well enough, the next step is just around the corner! I was thinking of settling this matter as soon as possible, but you are afraid that the commotion is not big enough!"
When Liu Yiyi heard him say this, she also panicked.
"This, this... I really don't know! I just wanted to teach her a lesson, but who knew she was so resourceful!"
Yang Zhen frowned even more tightly.
It was clear from Liu Yiyi's words that she already knew what had happened. She had not gone out today, but she was able to clearly know the situation outside.
Admittedly, this was also because he had been too indulgent towards her before. If he hadn't doted on her too much, those people below wouldn't have listened to her and flattered her so much, which allowed her to dare to do anything and become more and more courageous.
Yang Zhen felt a little regretful. If he had known this would happen, he should not have agreed to let her interfere in the feud between the Cao and Ye families!
"Do you think that a woman who can run a clinic in Jiangling by herself can be a simple person?" Yang Zhen recalled the situation when he saw the woman during the day and couldn't help but snorted, "Cao Deping wants to punish her? He really overestimates himself!"
Liu Yiyi didn't want to listen to this.
Cao Deping was her cousin and took great care of her. The two had a very good relationship, almost like real siblings.
Ever since she came to the magistrate's office, in order to prevent others from saying behind her back that she was using the magistrate's power to profit for her family, her cousin took the initiative to reduce contact with her.
This was the first time he asked her for help, so she agreed without hesitation.
In the end, instead of getting punished, she was scolded.
Hearing Yang Zhen's undisguised contempt and disdain for her cousin, the uncomfortable feeling in her heart became even stronger.
Yang Zhen has always looked down on businessmen like Cao Deping who are full of the smell of money. He is afraid that having too much contact with them will damage his reputation. Now he is just asking him for a favor, but he is so disgusted.
To put it bluntly, he never took her family seriously.
And from what he said, it seemed as if he thought Ye Chutang was very powerful.
Liu Yiyi clenched her hands unconsciously in her sleeves.
She caught a glimpse of Ye Chutang from afar today. Although there was a distance between them, it was enough for her to see that beautiful face clearly.
Although Yang Zhen had always doted on her, she was no longer a girl of her twenties, and she only had one daughter. After enduring for so many years, she still had not been able to wait for Yang Zhen to make her his wife.
She was not without worries.
Yang Zhen seldom praises others, but now that he mentions Ye Chutang, he thinks so highly of him. How could Liu Yiyi not feel unhappy?
"Does your Excellency mean to just let this matter go?" Liu Yiyi was unwilling to accept the result. "Don't forget, it was she who instigated Zhou to falsely accuse Cheng Wen in public! If she hadn't deliberately made trouble, there wouldn't have been all those messy things that happened later!"
Yang Zhen sneered: "Then Zhou's words are not all groundless. Although there is no solid evidence, many of her statements actually match Cao Chengwen's—"
"But there is no evidence. What she said is just one-sided. How can we believe it?"
Liu Yiyi turned sideways, took out a handkerchief and pressed the corners of her eyes, her voice filled with tears: "It seems that you would rather trust others than me!"
Although she is no longer a young girl, she is pampered and has a unique charm. In addition, she has some little tricks and schemes, and has been deeply loved by Yang Zhen over the years.
Every time she wanted something, as long as she was submissive and acted coquettishly, Yang Zhen would give in to her.
But this time, unexpectedly, Yang Zhen's attitude was very tough.
He said in a cold voice: "Anyway, this matter ends here! I will deal with those two people, you just stay at home honestly. In addition, you are not allowed to have any contact with Cao Deping anymore!"
Liu Yiyi opened her beautiful eyes wide: "What?"
Yang Zhen seemed not to notice her red eyes: "You should reflect on yourself!"
After saying that, he turned around and left.
It was not until his figure disappeared that Liu Yiyi came to her senses: this was the first time that he saw her crying and remained indifferent.
The disgust in his eyes before he left was like a sharp knife piercing her heart.
Liu Yiyi's legs went weak and she slumped down on the chair, in a trance.
how so?
He obviously doted on her the most, and even if she made a small mistake this time, she had already bowed her head! Why did he still react so strongly!
…
Ye’s Clinic reopened, but there were fewer people coming for treatment.
The place is deserted.
Aunt Yang came to visit and felt very upset when she saw the deserted clinic.
"Doctor Ye, don't worry. It must be because the clinic has been in trouble a few times recently. People are worried and dare not come here. It will be fine after this period of time. Your medical skills are so good, everyone will definitely come to you for treatment again!"
Ye Chutang's lips curved slightly: "Then I'll take your good words."
In fact, these words were just consolation. Although the clinic's suspicion had been cleared, those drug stores still refused to sell herbs to her. Moreover, after experiencing all these things, who could not see that Ye's Clinic was being targeted?
Not everyone can afford to offend the Cao family.
If there is no way to throw dirty water on them, then cutting off their source of income and making it impossible for them to continue living in Jiangling will also be a way to force them away.
Aunt Yang looked around and whispered, "However, Doctor Ye, it is said that the arm cannot twist the thigh. Otherwise, why don't you take the initiative to bow your head to the Cao family!"
She sighed, "Xiao Yun has also been to the government office, but so what? Who can believe her words alone? I heard that Liu Si has confessed his crime and will be beheaded in public in three days."
Ye Chutang stopped writing.
As expected, Liu Si could not escape this fate. After all, it was he who secretly put the river shrimp meat into Cao Chengwu's midnight snack.
As for the real culprit behind the scenes, he is still at large.
Zhou went to the government office to sue Cao Chengwen, but still couldn't change anything.
"She came to take the child away this morning. You didn't see her like that. She had lost a lot of weight and looked dazed. I asked her for a long time, but she just cried and told me that Liu Si had been sentenced. The child would no longer be without a father, but a mother—"
Aunt Yang sighed, "Oh, that child has a miserable life! He is still so young. What if he really becomes an orphan?"
When Ye Chutang heard this, he suddenly realized something and looked up to see Xiaowu standing at the door.
Aunt Yang quickly stopped talking, looking embarrassed.
——How could she forget that the brothers and sisters of the Ye family in front of her had lost their parents so early!
Isn't what she said equivalent to exposing someone's scars?
(End of this chapter)
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