Chapter 275 Everyone's rushing to their deaths
The white plum blossoms are in full bloom, filling the air with their fragrance.
White plum trees were also planted in the courtyard of the new house, and they were in full bloom.
Although it's not as grand as Wanzhai, it's still a place to stay.
It looks somewhat like a traditional courtyard house in northern China; although simple, it has everything one could need.
What Wan Qiqi was most satisfied with was that there was a separate well in the yard, so she didn't have to fetch water from the nearby public well.
Opening the door to the main room, you'll find it fully furnished with tables, chairs, cabinets, and beds—essentially a modern move-in ready experience.
Wan Qiqi also took a stroll around the kitchen and bedroom, and was very satisfied with the house.
In modern terms, this house has three bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen, and one bathroom, which is considered standard!
The toilet here can hardly be described as a toilet; it's basically just an empty room, used primarily as a woodshed.
The servants in Tao Ran's house gradually moved all the things from the Wan family mansion over, and the empty house was immediately filled with books.
It used to look rather simple, but now it's filled with the aroma of books.
This reminded Wan Qiqi of the scholars who diligently studied poetry and went to the capital to take the imperial examinations.
Of course, Wan Ziyan has already surpassed the level of Xiucai!
The servants were busy, while Wan Qiqi, Wan Ziyan, and Tao Ran sat in the main room drinking tea.
Wan Ziyan had somehow taken the property deed back from Alai and placed it on the table, seemingly deep in thought.
After a long while, he moved one of the shop deeds to Tao Ran and said, "Change the name on this one to Qi Qi..."
Tao Ran didn't respond immediately, seemingly waiting for Wan Ziyan to finish his sentence.
Ah Lai was delighted to hear this.
Young master still remembers that young lady wanted to start a business. Now that he has a shop, he won't have to worry about it anymore!
However, Wan Ziyan's next words caused the expressions of everyone present to change drastically.
"The Wan family is no more, and I'm no longer some young master. Qiqi, consider this shop a dowry from your brother. I hope you can do a good job in the future..."
Wan Ziyan's words sounded like he was trying to distance himself from the situation.
Wan Qiqi roughly understood what he meant, but she couldn't accept it.
She took it, as if she had acknowledged this brother simply because of his status and influence.
Now that they've fallen on hard times, let's go our separate ways and go our separate ways!
Tao Ran suddenly stood up and slammed her hand on the table. "Wan Ziyan, do you know what you're saying?"
Wan Ziyan looked up at Tao Ran and calmly said, "Is what I'm saying hard to understand?"
The two locked eyes, their gazes clashing as if unseen swords were flashing and clashing.
Wan Qiqi knew that her acceptance of the imperial decree and admission of Wan Yuanwai's crimes was the greatest harm to Wan Ziyan.
It's normal that he doesn't want to see me again.
But Tao Ran doesn't think so.
The Wan Ziyan he knew would never give up on Wan Qiqi because of this.
This is the sister he would risk his life to save; she is the only light in his heart. How could he possibly let her go?
If he gives up on Wan Qiqi, it's equivalent to giving up on his future.
He will only give up when he has no desires and no hope of living.
Tao Ran could never forget Wan Ziyan's joy when he learned that Wan Qiqi had recognized him, nor could she forget his determination to protect his sister even when he was too sick to stand up.
You can't send your sister away like that!
Tao Ran said sternly, "Can't you be a little more sensible? She's your sister, your own sister!"
“I know, but she’s married and has her own family. When she dies, she can only be recorded in the Chen family genealogy, not the Wan family!”
The more resolute Wan Ziyan's words were, the more his voice trembled.
Hearing the two arguing, Wan Qiqi couldn't help but slam her hand on the table and shout, "What are you two, teachers, arguing about? Is this the time to investigate this issue? Why don't you think about how to bring the body back for burial?"
After she finished speaking, a silence fell.
Tao Ran seemed to have suddenly lost all strength, slumped into a chair, and muttered, "It's no use. The imperial decree has been issued. If we don't obey, we will be disobeying it."
"You received the imperial edict, and now you want to bring back the corpse? Aren't you afraid of dying?"
Wan Ziyan looked at Wan Qiqi.
Wan Qiqi couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine.
She felt that Wan Ziyan had seen through all her thoughts at that moment.
She wanted to explain, but didn't know where to begin.
She received the imperial decree!
She agreed to take the body away!
She's just afraid of dying!
Tao Ran, however, once again ruthlessly exposed Wan Ziyan, "You just want to sever ties and snatch the corpse from the county office. Why say hurtful things and make her feel guilty for accepting the imperial decree? Do you want to see her like Uncle Wan, regretting it until her death?"
Wan Ziyan seemed to have his thoughts exposed by Tao Ran, his lips pressed tightly together, and his hand on the table clenched into a fist.
Good heavens!
Wan Qiqi almost wanted to jump up and hit Wan Ziyan!
What is this person thinking? Don't they know that there is strength in numbers?
But Wan Ziyan's thinking on this matter was actually not wrong.
It's better for one person to go to their death than for a group of people to go to their deaths.
What's set in stone can't be changed.
He simply didn't want his adoptive father to end up being dumped in a mass grave.
After a long silence, Wan Ziyan looked coldly at Tao Ran and said in an icy tone, "Tao Ran, aren't you being a bit too nosy?"
Tao Ran nearly overturned the table!
However, the Confucian classics he had read told him that he should not argue with such people, and that he should not lose his manners because of anger.
He is a teacher at the academy, and as a mentor, he cannot disregard etiquette like Wan Ziyan.
But he is a human being, with emotions and desires.
Tao Ran was still angry because of Wan Ziyan's words. He turned around and left, not wanting to care about Wan Ziyan anymore, nor about anyone with the surname Wan!
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