Chapter 22 You accuse me of cheating, I accuse me of rebellion
As time went by, Ye Yizhen became more and more anxious. "Why can't we find him? Logically, we sealed off the temple immediately, so the thief should still be inside. Have you searched everywhere?"
"I've looked everywhere...ah, there are still a few elegant academies I haven't looked for."
Ye Yizhen frowned upon hearing this. The elegant courtyards were all owned by powerful people. Who would dare to search them? Did they want to die?
She looked at the sky. It was already noon, and she didn't have much time left. She couldn't help but worry, "Brother Jiang, if the criminals sneak into the elegant courtyard and accidentally hurt you, it will be my fault."
She clearly wanted to search the yard, but when she said it, she was just worried about the nobles, which made her seem particularly understanding.
Jiang Wenzhou's eyes lit up, "I'll go there in person to greet you all."
It's said to be a greeting, but in fact it's just to let people check themselves, and he can also make some friends and expand his network.
The two men took their men to knock on the doors of various elegant courtyards, followed by a group of enthusiastic pilgrims.
Those who booked the elegant courtyard were all families of high-ranking officials and nobles. They were not made difficult for them and were treated politely.
Jiang Wenzhou did not search, but let them search themselves so as not to hurt their dignity. Ultimately, it was for their safety.
As a result, he and Ye Yichen gained a wave of goodwill.
There were only two elegant courtyards left, and Ye Yichen's stomach was growling with hunger.
Jiang Wenzhou was also hungry, "Let's eat something first."
Ye Yizhen was exhausted, hungry, and utterly exhausted, but she persisted. "No, when I think of my child suffering, I worry so much that I can't eat. I just want to save the child as soon as possible."
She shows her virtues all the time and is praised by everyone.
Listening to everyone's praise, Ye Yizhen felt secretly proud in her heart. After today, she would be the noble lady with the best reputation in the capital.
Yun Zheng can't even compare to her in flattery!
The thought of being able to step on Yun Zheng and vent her hatred made her full of energy.
In the elegant courtyard closest to the maple forest, Yun Zheng took a nice hot bath, changed into clean clothes, and ordered a table of vegetarian dishes.
The little boy was also taken away to wash and change into clean clothes that didn't fit him. He sat opposite Yun Zheng and ate heartily, his little cheeks bulging with food.
He was already starving, so everything tasted delicious to him.
Yun Zheng gave him a few pieces of food with her chopsticks and said, "Eat slowly. No one will snatch it from you."
The little boy glanced at her secretly, his eyes full of suspicion, confusion and uneasiness.
Yun Zheng saw it all but didn't say much. After this little guy went through such a bad thing, it was impossible for him to trust others easily.
No matter how much she said, he was still skeptical, but it didn't matter, as long as he cooperated.
After eating and drinking, Chunhua served rock sugar bird's nest as dessert.
The little boy took a sip and his eyes lit up, "This is delicious."
Yun Zheng could tell that this kid was just a foodie. "Little guy, you..."
The little boy finished the bird's nest in two or three gulps and rubbed his stomach contentedly, "My name is Ankang."
Upon hearing this, Yun Zheng knew that she had temporarily gained his trust. This little brat was quite smart.
"How do you contact your grandfather? Do you need my help?"
As they were talking, there was a knock on the door. "Open the door, open the door quickly, I am the prince of Pingxi Marquis Mansion, I have something to tell you."
Yun Zheng put down the white cup, wiped her mouth, and looked at An Kang across from her. "They're here. Go inside first."
"Okay." Ankang jumped off the chair obediently, rushed into the house quickly, but quietly went to the window to peek.
Yun Zheng ignored the knocks on the door and whispered, "Go, make a pot of good tea and bring some dried fruits and snacks."
"yes."
Jiang Wenzhou knocked for a long time, but the door didn't open, and he couldn't help but wonder.
There should be someone inside.
He looked at the abbot in the temple and asked, "Why don't you open the door? Is the kidnapper hiding inside? Who rented this place?"
"This..." The abbot had no idea that there were too many pilgrims coming last night and it was impossible for him to receive them one by one.
He was looking for the reception monk in the crowd, and Jiang Wenzhou was already impatient.
"Hurry up and tell me, if anything happens, your Huangjue Temple can't bear the responsibility."
At this moment, the courtyard door opened and a maid in green clothes stuck her head out. "Who is it?"
Ye Yizhen recognized her immediately and became excited. "Chunhua? Why is it you? Where is your daughter?"
Chunhua frowned slightly, but before she could say anything, Jiang Wenzhou pushed her away and walked in impatiently.
He immediately saw a beautiful woman sitting under a tree drinking tea. She was dressed in purple and wearing pearl jewelry, looking noble and elegant.
He immediately flew into a rage, "Yun Zheng, it really is you. You didn't return to the Marquis' Mansion all night, and you actually hid in the temple to have an affair!"
The whole audience was in an uproar. Affair? With whom? How exciting!
I love this kind of romantic scandal the most!
A faint smile flashed across Ye Yizhen's eyes, but she spoke with deep sorrow, "Sister-in-law, why are you so foolish? How can you be worthy of the prince? Where will the reputation of the Marquisate be put?"
Jiang Wenzhou's face flushed, and he was extremely emotional. "Yun Zheng, you committed adultery. You are not worthy of being the second young lady of our Pingxi Marquis Mansion."
They were afraid that others didn't know Yun Zheng's identity, so they announced it loudly and accused her of crimes, wanting to bring her down and control her.
He shouted angrily, "You're going to be thrown into a pig cage! Come, take her back and deal with her!"
That’s great. Yun Zheng’s reputation is ruined and she can no longer be arrogant. For the rest of her life, she can only work like a slave for the Pingxi Marquis Mansion and be trampled on by them.
The men rushed over like wolves and tigers. Yun Zheng sat still and suddenly shouted, "Oh no! The Pingxi Marquis's Mansion is rebelling!"
You accuse me of adultery and I accuse me of rebellion. That's fair, right?
This shout startled everyone. Rebellion? This was much more serious than having an affair.
Jiang Wenzhou was furious. "What nonsense are you talking about? Hurry up and take him away."
The men roughly pulled Yun Zheng out. Yun Zheng struggled hard for a few times, "I didn't have an affair. I hid here last night because I heard a shocking secret..."
She never stopped talking until her words shocked the audience, and she succeeded in arousing the curiosity of the pilgrims.
Jiang Wenzhou had already experienced her eloquence and didn't dare let her speak again.
"Shut her mouth."
Yun Zheng looked at the crowd, her face filled with fear. "They're trying to silence us! Help!"
Jiang Wenzhou was so angry that he was shaking all over and came over to cover his mouth.
A majestic voice suddenly sounded, "Stop."
Jiang Wenzhou turned his head abruptly, his expression changing several times. "Duke Dingguo, why are you here? This woman is cunning and likes to talk nonsense. Don't believe her nonsense..."
Duke Dingguo walked out of the next courtyard, looking very majestic. "Let her finish what she is saying."
Jiang Wenzhou looked unhappy, but he did not dare to go against Duke Dingguo.
Although Duke Dingguo had retired, his son was stationed in the northwest with 100,000 elite soldiers under his command and was extremely powerful. He was unlike the Marquis of Dingxi, who only had the title but no real power.
Duke Dingguo's eyes fell on Yun Zheng's face. This little girl was not a simple person. "Second Young Master's Madam, you say."
Yun Zheng looked frightened and panicked, "It's like this, I overheard Ye Yizhen carefully planning a conspiracy..."
Like a thunderclap, Ye Yizhen's face changed color when she heard the sound. No! No way, she couldn't possibly know!
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