Chapter 400 News about Tang Qiwen
As night fell, Chen Yongnian put his two little ones to sleep and leaned against the windowsill, gazing at the courtyard in a daze.
Looking back inside, the furnishings were simple and clean, with some strange little bottles on display.
The table I'm standing in has a slightly rough edge.
He couldn't help but wonder if his wife would stand by the window like this, lost in thought, when he wasn't around.
In the past, he had been suspicious of his wife's changes, but now he understood that perhaps some things really can change a person's temperament drastically.
Now, after only a month on the job, what he has seen and heard is already different from before.
Now he seems to understand his wife's good intentions in the past, and he also knows how many unknown things happened in the government.
The punishments in the courtroom, the smiling faces accepting bribes, the exclusion of those who don't fit in, the flattery from all sides...
Chen Yongnian felt that the events of the past month had almost completely changed his understanding of the world. He realized that people could be so cunning and greedy.
If Chen Yongliang can stop Tang Qiwen today, he can stop others in the future.
Acting impulsively without thinking, and provoking those you shouldn't, will only bring you trouble.
Knowing when to be patient and restrained is the only way to keep yourself in a safe position.
The crescent moon shone like a rainbow, and the chirping of insects never ceased.
The courtyard gate opened amidst the chirping of insects, and a pretty woman came in from outside.
After she bolted the door, she leaned against the doorway for a while, seemingly trying to compose herself.
Chen Yongnian stared intently at her, his brows furrowed slightly, seemingly displeased with her current behavior.
Wan Qiqi breathed a sigh of relief and finally walked towards the courtyard with a smile on her face.
After scanning the yard, my eyes lingered on the second-floor windowsill.
Her eyes widened slightly, her smile growing even brighter, and she exclaimed, "Husband, you're back?"
She had actually guessed that Chen Yongnian was there, but she didn't expect him to be standing at the window.
Wu Gousheng came over upon hearing the noise and told Wan Qiqi what had happened in the yard before she returned. He then went to fetch water for Wan Qiqi to wash up.
Chen Yongnian had already come downstairs, took the basin from Wu Gousheng's hand, and said, "Give it to me, you go to sleep!"
Wu Gousheng was very understanding. After giving the basin to Chen Yongnian, he immediately went back into the house, locked the door, and indicated that they would not come out to disturb them.
Wan Qiqi looked up at Chen Yongnian and explained, "I was busy at the shop. I just finished counting last month's money and made quite a bit..." That's why I came back late.
Before she could say her last word, Chen Yongnian had already pressed her into a chair.
Chen Yongnian squatted down, lifted Wan Qiqi's skirt, took off her shoes and socks, touched her cold feet, and said, "After a few days of work and meals, I'll have someone make you a pair of cotton shoes. They'll keep you warmer."
As he spoke, he carefully placed Wan Qiqi's feet into the foot basin, asking, "Is the water temperature alright?"
Wan Qiqi was originally a stubborn and independent person, but faced with Chen Yongnian's concern, the hard wall in her heart suddenly collapsed and shattered into pieces.
Her lips parted slightly, moved twice but made no sound.
"It might be a little hot, but it's nothing to worry about. It won't burn you. A little heat will improve blood circulation and is good for your health," Chen Yongnian said to himself.
Once the other person's feet had fully adjusted to the water temperature, he got up, moved a stool over, and sat down next to Wan Qiqi, gazing intently at her as if he wanted to see right through her.
Wan Qiqi wasn't flustered by what she had said earlier, but under his gentle gaze, she couldn't help but turn her face away.
Chen Yongnian didn't give her a chance to continue lying, and said, "You came back so late because of Tang Qiwen, right?"
During this time, he was also investigating Tang Qiwen's case.
He continued, "Although Tang Qiwen is imprisoned, because he is Lord Fang's nephew, the guards treat him very well, only restricting him from leaving the cell."
Based on Chen Yongnian's description, Wan Qiqi could sense that Tang Qiwen seemed to be a prison boss, and that he must be living a very carefree life.
How can such a life possibly inspire self-reflection?
Then, Chen Yongnian added, "Around the beginning of the year, Old Mrs. Tang visited Tang Qiwen in prison once, bringing him some food. According to the guards at the time, Old Mrs. Tang advised him to change his ways, and he agreed!"
"After that, he went to work at a nearby mine like the other prisoners. About ten days ago, another riot broke out at the mine, and he was the first to respond, subduing the rioters and returning to his cell..."
Through these things, Wan Qiqi seemed to see a good show of a prodigal son returning home.
Because of Old Mrs. Tang's admonition, Tang Qiwen, who had spent several months in prison, reformed himself and not only obeyed the arrangements but also helped the government quell the riot.
Such merit, coupled with his relationship with the county magistrate, would surely lead to a reduced sentence and release.
Wan Qiqi looked up and met Chen Yongnian's serious gaze, asking, "Who wrote the report for the sentence reduction?"
Chen Yongnian shook his head, "I don't have access to this area, but everyone says it was written by Master Fang, and Master Fang hasn't denied it."
Wan Qiqi's intuition told her that Fang Ziming was not the one who did this.
Moreover, although everything seemed reasonable, it always gave her the feeling that someone was arranging everything behind the scenes.
The most important thing was Tang Qiwen's warning to her.
Wan Qiqi told Chen Yongnian about what happened in the village, including the child's warning, and said in a deep voice, "I don't care what methods Tang Qiwen uses to deal with me, but he can't touch the child!"
Without realizing it, she had come to value her two little ones very much.
"I won't let him hurt Pingping and An'an." For Chen Yongnian, Wan Qiqi is his bottom line, and so are the two children.
No matter who is manipulating Tang Qiwen after his departure, he will not let it go if anyone crosses his bottom line.
Even though his current abilities are weak, sooner or later he will make those who have hurt his wife and children pay the price.
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