Chapter 301: Miasma
Wei Lingze and Li Jixian followed the grain transport team back to Hanjing.
The Wei family got the news early in the morning, and the Yun family directly sent someone to bring both of them back to the Wei family for a welcome party. Yun Wantang also came to the Wei family early to wait.
It was almost noon when the two men arrived, and with them came two women with slim waists and plump buttocks.
It was already late spring and early summer, but it had rained two days before, so it was still a little chilly. However, the two women were dressed very lightly and wore heavy makeup, like fairies who wanted to suck people's energy.
Seeing these two women, Yun frowned immediately.
Li Jixian saw this and took them in his arms, saying loudly, "Jiao Niang and Hua Niang are my sweethearts. If Auntie doesn't want to see them, I can take them away now."
Yun: “…”
What is this filthy mess?
In the end, considering the reputation of the Taifu Mansion, Yun suppressed her dissatisfaction and let Li Jixian bring the two women into the mansion. However, she did not let the two women go to the main hall, but asked a maid to take them to the small hall for dinner.
Li Jixian was quite dissatisfied with Yun's arrangement. He kept muttering all the way: "Jiao Niang and Hua Niang are both miserable people. Now they are with me. Auntie shouldn't be prejudiced against them. Didn't the Wei family become a famous family after many generations of hard work? Besides, no one can predict what will happen in the future. What if the Wei family falls into decline one day..."
Yun had been patient all the way, but upon hearing this, she finally couldn't help but speak: "My dear nephew, you just returned to the capital, so I'm afraid you don't know yet. Your wife passed away unexpectedly, and even your daughter was snatched away by your wife's family. If you have time to feel sorry for these two women, you should think about how to get your daughter back."
Yun didn't know how Li Jixian and Shen Qingchi got involved, but since they were husband and wife and had children, they should have some feelings for each other. Now that his wife had just died, he was hugging other women outside, which was really inappropriate.
Yun thought Li Jixian would be more restrained after hearing this, but the next moment she heard Li Jixian say, "It would be best if that bitch died. I didn't want that little bastard she left behind anyway. I don't lack women anyway. There are plenty of people who will give birth to sons for me in the future. I won't be like Brother Wei, who is determined to hang himself in the Xiao family."
Li Jixian's words were not only harsh but also heartbreaking.
Yun was so angry that she couldn't help but glance at Yun Wantang: "Why have I never heard my sister say that the tutoring in the Taifu Mansion is like this?"
Yun Wantang also felt that Li Jixian's performance was somewhat shameful.
Although Li Jixian had acted out of control before, he still had a sense of propriety. Why did he become so arrogant after returning from a long journey?
Yun Wantang scolded Li Jixian in a low voice, but Li Jixian didn't take it seriously and walked into the main hall in a casual manner.
Everyone in the Wei family was in the hall.
Seeing the two of them coming home, they all greeted them warmly.
Li Jixian likes the hustle and bustle, and now every word he says has a response.
Soon, the food was served.
Wei's father asked Wei Lingze about his experiences along the way. Before Wei Lingze could open his mouth, Li Jixian said, "Uncle, you don't know. Wengzhou is not as poor and remote as you imagine. Wengzhou is full of beauties and fine wines. It is simply a paradise on earth!"
Li Jixian spoke loudly, his eyes lit up when he mentioned Wengzhou, and his face was full of excitement.
Wei's father was a little worried about whether Wei Lingze would suffer along the way, but when he heard Li Jixian's eloquent talk, he couldn't help but feel upset.
He hoped that this trip would temper Wei Lingze and prevent him from being as depressed as before, but he didn't want Wei Lingze to enjoy himself.
Moreover, Wengzhou is located on the border and was often invaded by war in the early years. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a purgatory on earth. How could it be as good as Li Jixian said?
But Li Jixian is the young master of the Taifu Mansion after all, and he grew up in a wealthy family. If Wengzhou is not a good place, why would he lie like this?
Wei's father couldn't understand it, and Li Jixian became more and more unruly in his words and deeds after drinking, and he was even so frivolous that he wanted to tease the women at the table.
Fortunately, Wei Lingze acted in time to knock the man unconscious, thus avoiding a bigger joke.
Yun Wantang was humiliated by Li Jixian, so after apologizing, she took Li Jixian away.
No one in the Wei family was in the mood to welcome Wei Lingze anymore, and they all found excuses to leave.
After everyone left, Wei's father immediately asked with a grim expression, "What exactly happened when you went to Wengzhou? Did you indulge in debauchery in Wengzhou like that good-for-nothing?"
"No."
Wei Lingze denied it and stood up without waiting for his father to ask again, saying, "I'm tired. I'm going back to rest first."
"Stop right there, what's with your attitude?"
Father Wei was so angry that he slammed the table. Seeing that the father and son were about to quarrel, Yun Shi hurriedly tried to dissuade them: "Master, don't be angry. Ze'er just came back from Wengzhou. He must be very tired after the journey. Let him go back to his room and rest for a while. When he has recovered enough energy, you can ask him slowly tomorrow."
As he spoke, Wei Lingze had already walked out of the hall, strode back to Lingfeng Courtyard, and threw himself onto the bed with a sullen face.
Seeing that he was in a bad mood, the servants in Lingfengyuan didn't dare to breathe.
After lying down for a while, Wei Lingze called Xingzhou in a deep voice: "Tell me what happened in the capital during the time I was away."
Wei Lingze was very concerned about Chunxi's situation before, and Xingzhou first talked about the matter of Qingyuan Marquis Mansion.
"When Marquis Qingyuan learned he had been given a drug that would kill him, he killed his own daughter with his own hands. His Majesty was furious and stripped him of his title, demoted him to a commoner, and even took back his mansion. The Shen family originally wanted to seek refuge with Shen Qingyuan, but the Shen Mansion was closed and refused to take them in. The Shen family made a fuss for a few days before dispersing. Now Marquis Qingyuan lives alone in the small courtyard he bought for himself. I heard he is seriously ill."
The Marquis of Qingyuan was originally a peasant with a mere title and was not valued, so it was reasonable that the Marquis's mansion collapsed.
Now that Cao Chunxi is no longer burdened by her parents-in-law, she must be living a happy life.
Wei Lingze found this boring and glanced at Xingzhou: "Can't you find anything else to talk about?"
Xingzhou quickly changed the subject and talked about the death of Princess Baohua.
"Princess Baohua died with her groom. It's said they were both found in the stable, their clothes in disarray. Although the government has issued a ban on spreading this story, many rumors persist. The most outrageous one is that Princess Baohua was killed by the soul-stirring incense from Wuyou Pavilion."
Hearing the words "Soul-Stirring Incense", Wei Lingze suddenly raised his head and asked: "Does Princess Baohua also have Soul-Stirring Incense at home?"
"Yes, but the people from the Dali Temple have already investigated. Although the ecstasy incense has an arousing effect, it won't cause any serious harm. Besides, isn't it okay for you to use it?"
As Xingzhou finished speaking, Wei Lingze suddenly stood up, rushed over and grabbed his collar: "Have you told anyone about my use of the Ecstasy Incense?"
Wei Lingze's eyes widened, blazing with anger. Xing Zhou was startled and quickly shook his head: "No, don't worry, sir, I haven't told anyone."
Wei Lingze wanted to say something, but his hands suddenly began to tremble uncontrollably.
He panicked and said quickly: "Get out! Get out!"
Xingzhou fell to the ground, but did not dare to delay and crawled out of the room.
The moment he closed the door, he saw Wei Lingze rushing towards the incense burner with a strange expression.
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