Chapter 154 Going to Fengquan Villa
"Let's take care of our nephew for a few more days. His face is a little yellow and his hair isn't in good shape. Wait until he's fairer and rosier before telling our father. He won't be too sad and will be more happy. After all, our nephew has been brought back to life."
Jiang Yunzhou had a worried look on his face. "Now that my father knows about Wen Shu, he naturally knows about the Cheng family's ambitions. He might not be too happy."
Feng Yingying said, "This matter can't be kept secret for long. Our father must know what he should know. Oh, by the way, in seven days I will take Yun'er, Yujie'er, and our mother to Fengquan Villa..."
The next day, Jiang Yunzhou did not go to the Imperial College on his day off. After paying his respects to the two elders, he went to Furong Garden.
He was stopped by Li Da on the way.
"Master, Li Qiang is back."
Jiang Yunzhou turned around and went back to his study.
"Tell me about it in detail."
Li Qiang said respectfully, "I was astounded by the beauty of Wushuang Village. It doesn't look like a village at all, but more like a small county town. No, it looks like a paradise, with beautiful flowers everywhere and pleasant scenery. There's a private school, and children from surrounding villages all go to study there... Every household has a beautiful house made of blue bricks and large tiles. The village roads are paved with neat bluestone slabs, thanks to our eldest brother-in-law. He became the village chief at the age of ten and led the villagers and those from surrounding villages to prosperity. More than 20 years ago, Wushuang Village was the poorest village in Penglai County, and all the houses were made of adobe..."
Li Qiang rambled on and on, praising Song Mingen. "...I learned all this from the villagers. My brother-in-law is not an orphan without a father or a mother."
"What did you say?" Jiang Yunzhou was shocked. "Are you serious?"
"My eldest brother-in-law has a mother above him, and a younger brother and sister. His sister is Song Mingzhu, the wife of Mr. Wu, a councilor of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. His younger brother is Song Minglang, a commoner. He has a son named Song Rui, who is now a scholar."
Song Rui?
When Jiang Yunzhou heard this, Song Rui's face appeared in his mind. He didn't look like Ming En at all.
"Ming En doesn't seem like an unfilial person. Have you investigated what's going on?"
"I went to Penglai County to check the household registration of the Song family. Before our eldest brother-in-law arrived in Beijing, he sent someone to deliver the severance document to the government office, severing all ties with the Song family."
Jiang Yunzhou was surprised: "Then have you found out what happened to Sister Yu'er's face?"
"I was traveling south and passing by the Banshan Yunyin Inn outside Xuancheng. Half of the inn was burned down. I spent some money and learned from the innkeeper that the people staying there on the day the inn burned down were members of the Song family. That night, a group of bandits came and burned, killed, and looted..."
Jiang Yunzhou found it unbelievable. Isn’t this Sister Yu’s dream?
"Have you found out why my eldest brother-in-law broke off relations with the Song family?"
Li Da shook his head. "I only know that after the old lady of the Song family died, she refused to let the eldest brother-in-law study and asked him to support the family and his younger siblings. The eldest brother-in-law loved his two younger siblings very much. The dowry for Song Mingzhu and Madam Wu, as well as the Mingyue Tower, were all purchased with the money the eldest brother-in-law saved as a lawyer."
"Also, the three members of the Song family's Third Master's family are all supported by the eldest brother-in-law. The several shops that Song Minglang owns in the county were all purchased for him with the money raised by the eldest brother-in-law."
"Song Rui's Confucian scholar, Mr. Chen, in the county town was hired by the eldest brother-in-law... and the eldest brother-in-law is very filial, allowing Old Madam Song to live a life surrounded by servants in Wushuang Village... The villagers have no bad words for the eldest brother-in-law."
Jiang Yunzhou was shocked, surprised, and relieved.
Fortunately, the relationship was severed, otherwise Ming'en would still have to work like a slave for the Song family.
The Song family had to come to the Jiang family to beg for money.
It must be that the younger sister recovered her memory and saw through the greedy and selfish nature of the Song family, which is why Ming En broke off the engagement.
Not bad, Ming'en listens to his sister very much.
"Thank you for your hard work. Follow Li Da to the accounting office to collect your reward."
Jiang Yunzhou excitedly went to find Jiang Youya.
"Why are you here again?" Jiang Youya was very dissatisfied with being interrupted while playing chess with Song Mingen.
"Dad, there's something urgent, a huge emergency, you definitely want to hear it."
Jiang Youya put down the chess piece in his hand and said, "It better be urgent, otherwise I will never let you go. Mingen, wait for me."
Song Mingen smiled and nodded.
Jiang Yunzhou took Jiang Youya to the flower hall and whispered to him about Song Mingen's background in detail.
Jiang Youya was very surprised. "Ming En is not only a scholar, but also a village chief and a lawyer?"
"That's right, my eldest brother-in-law is very capable. Wushuang Village was very poor before he took over, but now the villagers are extremely wealthy and live in beautiful houses. The Song family even has a three-story mansion with east and west courtyards, and they have servants to serve them. Our Wanwan has never suffered with him. It is wise to cut off all ties with the Song family."
Jiang Youya's face darkened. "That Mingyue Tower was actually bought by Ming En. Madam Wu didn't tell the truth at the time. She didn't want Wan Wan and I to meet sooner! Damn it, did Madam Wu know that Wan Wan was related to us three years ago?"
Jiang Yunzhou shook his head. "She probably didn't know three years ago. We met the owner of Mingyue Tower at that time. We went there many times but never saw this Madam Wu."
Jiang Youya said: "Ming En has severed ties with the Song family. The Song family must have done something unforgivable to Ming En. Go and investigate the Wu family carefully."
"Okay, Dad. I'll arrange for someone to thoroughly investigate the Wu family. Currently, I only know that Wu Lingheng, when he was the county magistrate, was indebted to the Marquis of Weiyuan and his wife. The Marquis of Weiyuan must have played a role in Wu Lingheng's coming to Beijing to serve as an official. A few days ago, Ming En's nephew Song Rui successfully passed the entrance exam to the Imperial College. It was the Marquis of Weiyuan who asked me to give him a chance."
"You let him pass?"
Jiang Yunzhou shook his head. "He has a good foundation. The teacher Ming En hired for him is not ordinary. There is no need to give him any slack. He passed the exam on his own."
"Ming En has severed ties with the Song family. This child is just an ordinary student in the Imperial College. There's no need to pay special attention to him. Whether he can get into high school depends on his own luck."
"clear."
Wen Shu can see Jiang Yunshu and Cheng Qingmeng every day when he wakes up.
With the care of the two, he felt the warmth of his family firsthand.
His complexion gradually improved.
On the fifth day, Song Yu removed the needle and checked it carefully again.
"Aunt, the blood clot in my cousin's brain will completely dissipate in a few days. It won't be long before you can hear his voice."
Wen Shu opened his mouth and let out a low, hoarse sound of "ah ah ah". He quickly closed his mouth because his throat hurt.
"Mother, my brother can make sounds now."
Jiang Yunshu was delighted, "Son, does your throat hurt a little?"
Wen Shu shook his head.
He didn't want to make his mother worry.
"Whether it hurts or not, don't speak yet. Wait until the blood clots in your brain dissipate before opening your mouth and trying to speak." Jiang Yunshu tilted his head to look at Song Yu. "You're going to Fengquan Villa the day after tomorrow. The blood clots in your brain will dissipate slowly without acupuncture, right?"
"Without the silver needles, the healing process will be slow and may take more than a month."
"Aunt Shushu, don't worry." Wen Nuo said, "Uncle Bai will come to the mansion to give little brother acupuncture... Oh, sister, I have been staying in the Jiang Mansion for five days. My parents may not know I am here. I will go back now. My parents also didn't come to look for me because I disappeared for five days."
"Who said that? Your mother is here to look for you." Feng Yingying smiled and led Li Yuejiao in.
"Mother, why are you here?"
Li Yuejiao pretended to be angry, "If I don't come, will you stay at the Jiang family and not go home? Why did you think of sending Wen Shu to the Jiang Mansion? What if..."
"Mrs. Wen." Jiang Yunshu hurriedly pulled Wen Shu to his side.
Li Yuejiao turned her head to look, and was immediately surprised.
Is she dazzled? Why does Wen Shu look so much like Wanwan's sister?
"You look alike, like mother and son."
"Mother, they are mother and son." Wen Nuo pulled Li Yuejiao out and said, "Let's go back to the mansion. I'll explain it to you slowly. Hey, you can't go through the main door, go through the side door..."
"Sister Yu, we're going to Fengquan Villa in two days. We don't know when we'll be back. Please prepare some extra clothes."
"I understand, aunt."
"Also, it won't be long before the entrance exam for Feng Palace School after we return from Fengquan Villa. Bring plenty of paper and pens. You and Sister Yun can practice calligraphy while enjoying the scenery."
"Yes, my aunt will be relieved." Song Yu turned around and said to Jiang Yunwan, "I'm going back to practice calligraphy now."
Song Yu returned to the room and Bai Lan quickly closed the door.
Song Yu took off his mask and patted his face. "Lan'er, you'll be the only one coming with me this time. Ah Si will have to keep an eye on Song Rui. Prepare some mosquito repellent, insect repellent powder, and detoxification pills."
"Where's the incense?"
"No need..." Song Yu thought that Fengquan Villa was an imperial villa and there couldn't be any bad guys or assassins there, but it's better to be safe than sorry. "It's better to be prepared. After all, it's not as safe outside as at home."
"Okay, miss. How long do we have to wear the mask? I see that the skin on your face is a little lighter than the rest of the face due to the mask."
Song Yu looked in the mirror and said, "You can't tell unless you look carefully. I used the beauty cream and it will be invisible in two days. You don't have to wear a mask with me. When my mother shows signs of pregnancy, I won't have to wear one anymore."
Bai Lan: "When will the lady show signs of pregnancy?"
"Maybe we'll have it when we return from Fengquan Villa."
Bai Lan asked again, "So, I don't need to wear a mask in the mansion, but I still need to wear one when I go out?"
"Of course, the backers behind the Wu family have not yet been discovered."
Bai Lan looked at Song Yu's face and asked, "Is it possible that someone close to the Wu family knows the young lady's background?"
"It's possible. We'll know once we find out who backed us."
Two days later, at dawn, Mu Jingxing arrived at the gate of Jiang Mansion and waited.
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