Chapter 107 Sibling Argument
At Hefeng Academy, the students, upon first meeting Master Wan, disregarded etiquette and rushed out of the classroom.
Not only that, but he also pulled Tao Ran, who was still packing his books, out and spurred his horse to gallop away.
On the way, it attracted the attention of many townspeople.
"Were those... Headmaster Tao and Master Wan just passing by?"
"Right?"
"I always thought they were both rather uncouth, but I never imagined they were such good horsemen."
"It's always been like this. I just don't know what happened that made the two of them ride horses so freely in the street."
At this moment, a villager ran over, looking somewhat astonished, "Dean Tao and Master Wan have entered the Hundred Herbs Pavilion!"
To Ge Langzhong's utter surprise, not only did the Tao family's daughter arrive today, but also the two leaders of Hefeng Academy.
"Dean Tao, Master Wan." He bowed to the two of them.
There was no need to ask them who they were looking for; they were simply led into the backyard and then left on their own.
Wan Ziyan rushed to Wan Qiqi's side, disregarding etiquette, and looked her up and down, front and back, until he found no external injuries on her body. Only then did his heart, which had been hanging in suspense all afternoon, begin to calm down.
Seeing his nervousness, Wan Qiqi smiled faintly, "I'm fine, it's my third brother who got beaten up!"
When Tao Jing arrived, she knew that Wan Ziyan knew about this matter and would definitely come, but she didn't expect him to be so excited.
The feeling of being cared for and cared for made Wan Qiqi feel comfortable and allowed her to truly integrate into this world.
She was originally an outsider, but unknowingly, she truly replaced the original owner and became the real Wan Qiqi living here.
Wan Ziyan ran wildly, his usually neatly tied hair now somewhat messy, with a few strands of dark hair falling across his forehead, making him look rather disheveled.
Those who don't know the situation might think that Wan Ziyan was the one being bullied.
Tao Ran stood to the side, glanced at Tao Jing, whispered to her, and then went into the room.
Wan Qiqi gently patted Wan Ziyan's shoulder, "I'm really fine, you don't need to worry, I'll take good care of myself!"
After a long pause, Wan Ziyan finally said, "Okay!"
Then, he asked Wan Qiqi about what happened that afternoon.
Wan Qiqi knew that hiding it was useless; with Wan Ziyan's connections, he could find out everything and tell her everything.
"It's Tang Qiwen again!" Wan Ziyan emphasized the word, as if he had a deep-seated grudge against this man.
"Again?" Wan Qiqi caught the key word. Judging from the meaning of these words, Wan Ziyan and Tang Qiwen also had a connection.
Wan Ziyan didn't follow up on her question, but suddenly changed the subject, "Have you notified the Chen family?" He frowned when he saw the injury on Wan Qiqi's hand.
After a whole afternoon of classes had ended at the academy, the Chen family still hadn't arrived, leaving his sister to take care of him alone!
Wan Qiqi felt that Wan Ziyan was like a mother hen, worrying about everything, so she immediately replied, "Don't worry, I've arranged everything. After the third brother wakes up and the two of them rest, we'll go back to the village."
“Go back? Isn’t it better for him to recover here with Doctor Ge? The journey back is bumpy, what if something happens to him on the way?” Wan Ziyan’s face grew increasingly grim as he spoke, and finally he said, “Why don’t you stay with me first and leave after he has recovered!”
Wan Qiqi understood his meaning perfectly. He was afraid that Tang Qiwen would cause trouble again. Staying at Wan Yuanwai's house would at least ensure that Tang Qiwen wouldn't be so arrogant. "There is a doctor in the village. I believe that he and Doctor Ge will do their best. The teahouse and dessert shop also need us to deliver honey and pomelo jam. The same goes for your academy. In business, you can't be untrustworthy."
Wan Ziyan suddenly said angrily, "Even in this situation, why don't you worry about your own safety first?" As soon as she said it, she regretted it. She shouldn't have spoken to her in such a fierce tone. She then said weakly, "You can have your husband take care of it. I'll have Ajiu pick it up and deliver it to you every day."
"If Tang Qiwen keeps harassing me, am I supposed to hide away and never do business again?"
Wan Ziyan blurted out, "Why not? I'll earn money to support you!" It was as if he had secretly practiced these words a thousand times, without the slightest hesitation.
Before transmigrating, Wan Qiqi had heard countless people confess their love and promise to take care of her. But after transmigrating, it was the first time that it wasn't her husband, but her brother.
She didn't know why Wan Ziyan would acknowledge her, nor did she know what Wan Ziyan had been through over the years, but she could sense that Wan Ziyan's kindness towards her was genuine.
From initial tentative steps to now speaking fluently and naturally.
The person in front of her seemed to only want to keep her, his family member, with him.
However, she was not a flower in a greenhouse; for her, the idea of raising her was like a form of imprisonment.
No matter what, she pursued freedom and did not want to hand her fate over to others.
Wan Qiqi smiled gently and said seriously, "Second brother, if you really want to be good to me, then respect my choice."
The title "Second Brother" startled Wan Ziyan, and what followed left him feeling both helpless and resigned.
Finally, he had no choice but to reply, "Okay!"
Growing up in different places has long made them different, but fortunately they are both willing to respect each other's decisions.
As night fell, Ajiu returned home weary from her journey, having completed the task Wan Qiqi had assigned her and received a reward.
However, not long after Ah Jiu left, two strange men appeared outside the door.
"Big Brother?" Chen Yongxing looked at the plaque, the strong aroma of herbs wafting from it, and he couldn't help but look at Chen Yongnian.
The two borrowed Sun Yin's oxcart and sped off, but they still couldn't catch up with Ajiu.
Upon arriving in Hefeng Town, they headed straight for Hefeng Academy, only to find the academy's gate tightly closed, and even the usually open backyard locked.
After inquiring along the way, I learned that the headmaster and the master had both come to Baicao Pavilion.
Chen Yongnian's unease grew stronger. He stopped at the entrance of Baicao Pavilion, wanting to step in but not daring to, not knowing what he was afraid of.
Seeing that the two men were dressed simply and their clothes were full of patches, and that they hesitated to come in, Doctor Ge guessed that they were probably short of money and dared not enter. So he walked to the door himself and asked softly, "You two need not worry, please come in with me!"
Chen Yongxing looked up and saw an old man at the door, with white hair and a silver beard, who was kind and amiable.
He stepped forward and asked, "Old man, is Master Wan in the shop?"
"Looking for Master Wan?" Doctor Ge squinted, scrutinizing the two men in the dim light of the room.
One was strong and the other thin, about the same height, but they looked alike, so they must be brothers.
He looked at the two of them and felt that they looked familiar, as if he had seen them somewhere before.
Chen Yongxing replied, "Yes. May I ask if Master Wan is inside?"
Doctor Ge could sense that the two men weren't bad people. The one who remained silent seemed to be injured and looked unwell. He slowly nodded.
Master Wan was a man of standing in the town, so he decided to find out what these two wanted first, and asked, "What business do you have with Master Wan?"
Chen Yongxing stated frankly, "Master Wan is my sister-in-law's elder brother. My sister-in-law and third brother sent word that they will not be returning tonight. Therefore, my elder brother and I wanted to come and ask Master Wan if he knows where my sister-in-law and third brother are."
Doctor Ge looked somewhat surprised.
That Miss Wan was actually Master Wan's sister!
After clarifying the relationships between the group, he extended an invitation to the two men, saying, "They are both in my courtyard, and Master Wan is also here! However... your third brother's condition may not be good, so be prepared."
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