Chapter 237 Mysterious Man (Update)
"How can this be possible? This engagement originally belonged to Song Yu. Taking it back is perfectly acceptable. Besides, this engagement was agreed upon between my sister-in-law and Du Yeshi, and is between the legitimate bloodlines of both families' eldest sons. Du Zhihuan isn't of the Marquis' bloodline, so how can she marry into Prince Rong's mansion?"
Concubine Qing: "Although Du Zhihuan isn't of the Marquis' bloodline, she's still the daughter of the Du family. She and Cheng Qian grew up together. And Prince Rong hasn't told the Emperor to remove Du Zhihuan from the Imperial Book of Records, has he?"
"Indeed, I haven't told you yet. It's only a matter of time. I'll tell you after the family recognition banquet."
"Your Majesty, please find a reason not to see him for now. Wait until Yan Xiao and his sister-in-law return to the capital before discussing the marriage. Only after Du Zhihuan marries him will I feel at ease to leave the little prince in Song Yu's care."
Xiao Yanli said helplessly: "My beloved concubine, you worry too much."
"I have to worry about this. Also, don't you want your eldest grandson to get married and have children as soon as possible?"
"Of course I do. He's not interested in women. He's sent many girls to Yunshui Temple. Who would dare to marry him?"
"Song Yu dares to marry him!"
Xiao Yanli: ...
"Don't, if Mr. Jiang knew I was after his eldest granddaughter, he would get angry with me."
Concubine Qing was speechless. "You are Ajing's grandfather, how could you bear to see him remain single?"
"Of course I don't want to. You know he has a stern face all day long. Any girl would be frozen to death by him if she saw him."
"Song Yu definitely won't freeze to death." Concubine Qing smiled and said, "A Jing was in Weiyang Palace just now. I saw it clearly. He looked at Song Yu with a smile on his face. He seemed very normal. He ate the peony fruit cake Song Yu made and smiled and praised her. I have a hunch that A Jing's friendly attitude towards Song Yu is definitely not just because Song Yu saved his grandmother. He is probably interested in Miss Song."
"Really?" Xiao Yanli was surprised. "A Jing smiled at Miss Song?"
"I won't lie. When Yu'er wakes up, you can ask him and he'll tell you. Ah Jing is so kind to women. We, as elders, should take this to heart. Song Yu marrying Ah Jing, Zhi Huan marrying Cheng Qian, what a wonderful thing."
Xiao Yanli thought about it and said, "That's fine, but this engagement was arranged by my sister-in-law. Du Ye wants to give Song Yu the best no matter what. She won't agree to let Song Yu marry A Jing."
"Ajing is your grandson, and Chengqian is just your nephew. How can Ajing be inferior to Chengqian? Don't forget that in terms of looks, no one in the whole capital can compare to Ajing."
"That's right. I'll tell them about this when Yan Xiao comes back."
The prisoners sent into exile included not only Wu Lingheng and his mother, but also other officials of all ranks and their families, totaling more than 30 people.
Xiao Fei secretly followed the yamen runners to send these prisoners to a tea stall ten miles outside the city.
Many family members were waiting here to deliver dry food to the prisoners, and many of them were avoiding the officials and stuffing silver, money and copper coins into the prisoners' pockets.
Wu Han got out of a carriage and headed straight for Wu Lingheng and his mother. "Father, Grandmother."
"Han'er, go back quickly and don't let the police find you." Wu Xu was afraid that Wu Han would be exiled as well.
Wu Han stuffed a few large meat patties between the mother and son. "Hurry up and eat. We only have half a quarter of an hour left..." Wu Han said as he quietly stuffed some silver and copper coins into Wu Xu's mouth. "Grandma, be careful and don't let anyone steal them. You must take good care of yourselves. I will visit you in the place of exile..."
Mrs. Wu Xu was very sad as she ate the meat pie. It was because of her that her eldest grandson could no longer study and take the imperial examination.
"Han'er, did you come with your mother?" Wu Lingheng looked around and only saw the familiar carriage. He didn't see Song Mingzhu, and he felt a little disappointed.
Zhuzhu is really heartless. After all, they are husband and wife, but she didn't even come to see him off.
"Mother..."
"Snap!" A whip cracked through the air. "The time has come. Hurry up, hurry up..."
Wu Lingheng hurriedly said, "If you have any problems in the future, just look for Wu Zhong..."
"Hurry up and leave!" An officer pushed Wu Lingheng mercilessly and raised his whip to hit him.
Wu Lingheng was so scared that he quickly pulled Wu Xushi to follow the team forward. He knew very well the consequences of disobeying.
Wu Han felt his scalp tingle when he saw this. His father and grandmother would suffer greatly if they were exiled.
Fortunately, his mother relented and did not send him into exile.
Tsk!
This little rascal was really lucky not to be exiled.
Xiao Fei looked at the Song family carriage going away and couldn't help muttering, Master Song's sister is really smart. She actually divorced in advance and set up a female household. Could it be that Master Song taught her this?
Xiao Fei glanced at the sky. The prince must have successfully attracted Miss Song's attention. He had to hurry back to see the prince's expression.
Not long after Wu Han entered the city, the carriage suddenly changed direction.
After an unknown amount of time, Wu Zhong's voice came from outside.
"The young master has arrived."
Wu Han looked at the ordinary two-story courtyard in front of him and asked, "Uncle Wu, why did you bring me here?"
"Master, someone wants to see you. You'll know when you come in."
Wu Han was very confused and had a hunch that he was not a good person.
There's definitely no good going in.
Wu Han turned to leave, but Wu Zhong held him back.
"Master, the master should have told you that if you need anything in the future, you can come to me."
Wu Han hesitated for a moment and then entered the yard.
Wu Zhong led Wu Han into the east wing.
"Mr. Wu, you are finally here."
"Who are you?" Wu Han looked warily at the unfamiliar middle-aged man with a goatee. "What do you want to see me for?"
"Don't worry about who I am. Just do as I say and you will be rich and prosperous. Your father and grandmother will also be safe. As long as you succeed, they will return to the capital to share your glory."
Wu Han sneered, turned around and left, saying, "This is a madman."
He can help him achieve wealth and glory? It's ridiculous!
"Master Wu, isn't it just Song Yu who got your sister's engagement back? Are you sure she will marry into Prince Rong's mansion?"
Wu Han stopped, turned around and stared at him. "What do you want to say?"
"As long as she dies, how can she marry into Prince Rong's mansion?"
Wu Han laughed. "Do you think I can take Song Yu's life? Even if she died, wouldn't suspicion fall on my sister? How could my sister marry into Prince Rong's mansion?"
The middle-aged man stood up, walked over to Wu Han, and whispered, "What if your sister marries into Prince Rong's mansion under Song Yu's guise?"
Wu Han's eyes widened in disbelief. "What nonsense are you talking about? How is this possible?"
"Who says it's impossible? As long as you cut off Song Yu's skin, I can find a way to help your sister replace her face with hers."
Wu Han was horrified and turned and ran away.
madman!
What a lunatic!
The middle-aged man looked at Wu Han running away and couldn't help but curl his lips, "You will come back to find me."
After a moment, the man slammed his hand on the table. "Is this how Wu Lingheng promised him that Huanhuan would live a good life? He's more of a hindrance than a help!"
Wu Han returned home in a panic, with the man's words lingering in his mind: Cut off the face and replace it with another one?
This man is either a madman or a devil!
"Madam, the young master is back. I noticed he looked a little panicked, as if he was frightened. He has locked himself in the study."
Song Mingzhu was puzzled. "Isn't it just to send his father and grandmother off? How can he be frightened?"
Qiuyue: "Maybe the young master encountered something on the way?"
Song Mingzhu stood up and was about to go and check, but thinking that her son was already so old, she couldn't ask about everything.
"Let him be."
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