Chapter 385 Jia Lian is back
"Since you've admitted it, how dare you admit it!" Qin Keqing's eyes were almost red, while Wang Xifeng wore a contemptuous smile.
"What do I have to be afraid of admitting? Believe it or not, even if I went to the Rongguo Mansion right now and told everyone that I wasn't Wang Xifeng, they would think I was lying."
That's true. Madam Xing and Madam Wang came several times, and their words implied that Wang Xifeng should go back quickly.
Madam Xing even said that no matter what happened before, she only recognized her daughter-in-law Wang Xifeng after she changed!
If it weren't for waiting for Jia Lian, Wang Xifeng might have actually gone back to Rongguo Mansion with Madam Xing!
Qin Keqing was clearly unaware of Wang Xifeng's impunity; even in death, she felt resentful, but then she heard Wang Xifeng say...
"You've come here to undergo tribulation, so why do you still have so many things to worry about now that you've finished? Aren't you tired? My family's life or death is none of your business! Or is there someone you care about that you can't bear to part with..."
Wang Xifeng spoke with a gossipy expression.
"Who in our family is it?"
After speaking, he stared thoughtfully at Qin Keqing.
"Could it be Jia Baoyu? Everyone treats him like a phoenix egg; could he really be the reincarnation of a phoenix?"
Qin Keqing shook her head.
"Auntie, stop making wild guesses. I was sent by the higher-ups to tell you to take advantage of your current wealth..."
"You don't need to say anything more. We know what to do." Wang Xifeng had already seen these events, so she really didn't want to hear Qin Keqing say anything more.
Qin Keqing was silent for a moment. Wang Xifeng thought the dream was over and it was time to wake up, but then Qin Keqing spoke again softly.
"With such a powerful backer by her side, Auntie really doesn't need me to offer any further advice... Auntie, I'll take my leave now."
Wang Xifeng heard the plaintive sound in the voice and sighed softly.
Since the past is gone, let's live a good life in the next one!
Upon hearing these words, Qin Keqing felt as if she had been redeemed, and her expression instantly relaxed.
She bowed, turned around, and floated away.
Wang Xifeng then woke up from her dream; it was already past midnight.
There was a rapid knocking at the door, but Wang Xifeng remained lying down.
Hearing the noise, Ping'er, who was sleeping in the outer room, hurried to the door and gently opened it.
"Are you kidding me? Grandma's sleeping soundly, why are you banging on the door so loudly!"
"Miss Ping, word has come from outside that Second Master has returned and is already at the city gate. He sent someone to inform him first, and he's probably at Lord Yuan's house by now." The old woman at the door hurriedly said. If it weren't for such an important matter, she really wouldn't dare to knock on the door in the middle of the night.
"Keep your voice down! Judging by the time, Second Master should be back by now. Grandma was prepared, and you still rushed over to report at this hour!" Ping'er closed the door and scolded in a low voice.
"Let's go, I'll go take a look first."
Ping'er had barely finished speaking when a figure flashed by. She just saw that the person seemed to be the Second Master.
The door opened and closed rapidly. Ping'er thought she was seeing things, but then she heard sounds from inside the room.
"Feng'er, I'm back."
"You... how did you get so thin?" Wang Xifeng heard the voice outside the door and got up to go to the outer room.
The light in the outer room stayed on all night. As soon as Wang Xifeng came out, the door opened and a scruffy, weathered-looking man rushed in.
Wang Xifeng recognized those peach blossom eyes at a glance, and her breath caught in her throat.
The couple poured out their hearts to each other, and Wang Xifeng's initial feelings of grievance completely vanished at this moment.
“You should go back. I’m doing fine here. My family home is too far away, but this place is my family home now! You probably offended your family by standing up for me before, so you’ll have to explain to them when you get back…”
"There's nothing to explain!" Jia Lian said.
“They always thought Mr. Yuan only got his current position because of the Empress, and they just wouldn’t believe that Mr. Yuan had any real ability. This time, they should see for themselves! From now on, treat Mr. Yuan like an older sister from your maternal family…”
"You don't need to tell me! Sister Yuan is more than just a sister from her maternal family. My brother Wang Ren is a good-for-nothing, completely unreliable! Sister Yuan is my own sister, and this time she even did what a brother should do. From now on, you should not only respect Mr. Yuan, but also treat her like your brother-in-law..."
“But Ms. Yuan is a woman…” Jia Lian felt a little embarrassed. He thought of how his brother-in-law Wang Ren looked when he came to the capital, and then compared it to Yuan Hongqu’s appearance. The image was really incongruous.
Wang Xifeng chuckled.
"Sister Yuan's official rank is higher than yours. Even when the Second Master sees Mr. Yuan, no matter how unwilling he is, he still has to put on a smile... You're not at a disadvantage having such a brother-in-law! Alas, I'm afraid Sister Yuan isn't happy about it."
"Whatever you say goes. I'll go back first today, and then I'll come back to take you back once everything is arranged."
"There's no rush. Sister Yuan told me that because too many things that violated regulations were used at Qin Keqing's funeral, Jia Zhen even bought an official position for Jia Rong to save face. These things will all come up when things are settled later. When you go back, tell them that you're still angry with the East Mansion, so you won't be going back for the time being. Also, because the East Mansion borrowed more than a hundred servants from our mansion to do work, I won't pay their wages this month; let the East Mansion pay for it themselves. We must draw a clear line with them to avoid being implicated..."
"Feng'er, don't worry about it anymore. I remember everything. I'll get revenge for you when I get back!" In recent years, Jia Lian has become a doting husband, and this time he showed no mercy to Jia Zhen!
If anyone in their household continues to cause trouble for the East Mansion, don't blame him for being ruthless!
After dawn, Jia Lian returned to the Rongguo Mansion.
The Rongguo Mansion received news last night that Second Master Lian had returned, but they haven't seen him yet.
It wasn't until this morning, when Jia She and Jia Zheng had both gone to the yamen, that Jia Lian leisurely strolled back from the original residence.
He first went back to Rongyue Courtyard to take a bath and change his clothes before going to pay his respects to the old lady.
The old lady knew he was upset, so she didn't say much, only saying something as he took his leave.
“I haven’t seen Feng’er since I left to worship Buddha, and I feel like there’s a void in my heart. Lian’er, you have to put in some effort and get things sorted out quickly so we can bring Feng’er back. She’s due to give birth in less than two months, and she can’t possibly give birth in someone else’s home.”
"Grandma, your grandson will try his best to bring Feng'er home as soon as possible. However, once Feng'er returns, you will need to take good care of her, otherwise I won't be able to focus on my work."
The old lady never expected that Jia Lian would turn the tables on her.
However, this was not a difficult task for her, and she immediately nodded in agreement.
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