Chapter 256 Wan Ziyan is Sick
Wan Ziyan fell and hit the bed, his face turning even paler from the pain.
But at this moment he came to his senses, looked at the furious Tao Ran, and a smile appeared on his lips, "If the students saw Headmaster Tao like this, wouldn't it be a disgrace to Headmaster Tao!"
Seeing that the person had regained consciousness, Tao Ran tugged at the long robe that had fallen onto his arm.
I accidentally pulled too hard, and my collar is all messed up again!
It took him a long time to compose himself and regain his usual refined demeanor, but his expression was still quite unpleasant.
He walked to the table, picked up the bowl of medicine, and handed it to her, saying, "Drink it!"
Wan Ziyan looked on with a smile, "I am a patient, and this is how Headmaster Tao treats patients?"
Perhaps due to a fever, his eyes were slightly red, making him appear frail and delicate.
Tao Ran glared at him and said coldly, "I'm not a doctor."
Although her words were harsh, she still sat down, picked up a spoon, blew on the medicine, and said, "Come here and drink your medicine."
Wan Ziyan took a sip from his hand, found it strange, then took the bowl and drank the medicine in a few gulps.
Seeing that his complexion had improved somewhat after he finished his medicine, Tao Ran took the empty bowl and walked aside. "What do you mean by muttering apologies? Who is apologizing to you?"
After I finished asking the question, there was complete silence behind me.
He immediately turned around and found that Wan Ziyan was just in a daze, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Brother Tao, what is your impression of my father?" Wan Ziyan asked, then looked up at Tao Ran with sincerity in his eyes.
He seemed eager to learn more about Master Wan.
A hint of doubt flashed in Tao Ran's eyes.
If we were to name the person who understood Master Wan best during this period, it would undoubtedly be Wan Ziyan.
It was quite strange that he would ask others for advice and inquire about his father at this moment.
However, Tao Ran still told the truth: "Just as everyone sees him, he is a great philanthropist. Although he is a businessman, he does many good deeds and it is not an exaggeration to call him a famous scholar."
Wan Ziyan's lips moved, and after a long while he said, "But someone told me that he once did a great evil, and even if he does good deeds all his life, it will not be enough to make up for his sins."
Tao Ran paused, a hint of surprise in his expression. "With someone? What is it?"
Wan Ziyan shook his head. "He didn't tell me what it was about, but Doctor Ge said that my father's illness could have been cured, but he was depressed and his long-term worries caused him to fall ill, which is why he is now on his deathbed."
"Do you believe that man's words?"
"I don't believe it!" Wan Ziyan pursed his lips. "But lately he's been talking nonsense in his sleep, constantly apologizing to me, saying he was wrong and shouldn't have lied to me. But I don't understand, what did he lie to me about!"
Upon hearing this, Tao Ran finally understood why Wan Ziyan had been so absent-minded lately.
"How about I help you..."
"Why don't you help me..."
The two spoke in unison, then fell silent at the same time.
Tao Ran gestured for Wan Ziyan to continue.
"I want you to help me find out something about my father's past. I want to know where his heartache came from and why he apologized to me."
"Okay, I will definitely investigate this thoroughly for you."
The two remained silent, as if they had returned to the peaceful times they used to spend together.
Wan Ziyan tucked the blanket in himself and said with a hint of grievance, "I'm cold, and you didn't even bother to light a heater for me."
"Charcoal is free?" Tao Ran said, but moved the stove a little closer to the bed. "Doesn't someone like standing in the snow? Standing here a little longer, it's not cold at all!"
Wan Ziyan shrank his head further under the covers, a hint of worry in his eyes. "Qiqi hasn't come back yet. I wonder if she has a heater and if she's alright."
“She’s much smarter than you. Unlike someone who stood in the snow for an hour.” Tao Ran stuffed a hand warmer with fresh charcoal into Wan Ziyan’s arms. “I heard that the censor who came is Lu Tongfu. I’m afraid it’s not that simple.”
"Lu Tongfu!?" Wan Ziyan sat up abruptly, threw off the covers, and was about to get out of bed.
Just as Tao Ran was thinking that Wan Ziyan had finally quieted down, he was about to leave again. He grabbed Wan Ziyan, pushed him back, and wrapped him tightly in a blanket. Otherwise, he would leave. "It doesn't matter who it is, just focus on getting better."
"No, Lu Tongfu is cunning and shrewd; Qiqi is no match for him." Wan Ziyan tried to break free, but she was too weak due to her fever.
After struggling a few times, not only did he fail to break free, but he also became completely exhausted.
“As long as he doesn’t specifically target the couple, everything will be fine.” Tao Ran paused. “What I’m afraid of is him coming after you.”
He stared at Wan Ziyan for a long time. "You abandoned the exam because of the officials protecting each other, which angered your teacher. The last person who came to retrieve the imperial edict was your teacher's disciple, Lu Tongfu. Can't you see that they came for you?"
"I knew, so I kicked them out!"
"So this time, they know where your weakness lies, and they're targeting that weakness, all to force you out of Yunhe County."
"I know, that's why I can't let them bully my sister!"
Tao Ran's expression was unreadable. "So, you've already made up your mind?"
“My father said he might not make it through the winter!” Wan Ziyan said, his emotions unreadable.
"You want to make them give up on you?"
"Laws and regulations cannot be violated."
Tao Ran wanted to say something more, but she didn't say anything more.
After a long silence, he finally said, "The snow is too heavy, and you've caught a cold. Let's wait for the snow to stop!"
The snow fell for three days before stopping.
When I went outside, the snow was already up to my knees.
Wan Qiqi rested her chin on her hand and leaned against the window, watching Wu Gousheng wading through the snow in the yard, her worries growing.
That day, they agreed to invite Wan Ziyan.
The censor gave Chen Yongnian three days to find out the real culprit who colluded with the bandits, and did not allow anyone else to interfere.
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