Chapter 417 Protecting One's Own
Wen Ling looked bewildered and said, "Wen Yue, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. When did I ever disrespect Uncle Zhihan? Do you have any proof?"
"Evidence? Everyone who was there can testify!"
Wen Zhihan pointed at Wen Ling's girlfriends and asked, "You girls, tell me, is what Yue'er said true?"
The young women quickly distanced themselves, waving their hands and saying, "Master, we didn't arrive very early, and we're not entirely clear on the details."
At this moment, Wen Zirou stepped in to smooth things over, saying softly, "Brother, when a family lives together, how can there not be arguments? Ling'er did push Wange, but didn't she also throw wine at Ling'er? Since things are unclear, let's just let it go."
"Let it go? Why should we let it go?" Kong Wange, who hadn't spoken until now, retorted coldly, "Auntie is quite good at taking sides. You and Uncle Zhihan have been in charge of the family for so many years. Wen Ling is lying so obviously. I don't believe you can't see it. At the very least, you can ask my uncle what he has to say. He is the victim in this matter."
"My uncle, an elder, wouldn't slander a junior like her. You didn't even ask any questions, and you're just going to brush this matter aside so easily?"
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone remembered Wen Zhihan, who was sitting in a wheelchair, and all eyes turned to him.
Wen Zhihan sighed but didn't say anything.
But this sigh says a lot.
Kong Wange continued, "It's one thing for Wen Ling to push me, but she even dared to openly insult her elders. Is this the kind of family conduct our Wen family should have?"
Seeing Kong Wange's aggressive attitude and lack of respect for them, Wen Zirou asked unhappily, "Then what do you want to do?"
Kong Wange glanced at Wen Ling, and Wen Ling felt her heart turn cold.
The next second, Kong Wange's powerful voice said, "I remember the last person who disgraced the Wen family has been in Yumen Town for a few days. I heard that Wen Ling and Xiao Xiao are like sisters. Why don't we let her go to Yumen Town to get some experience? The two sisters can keep each other company, so that Xiao Xiao won't be lonely there."
Wen Ling: "?"
She never expected such a small disagreement to result in such severe punishment. Her face turned ashen as she pleaded, "Uncle, please, I won't go to Yumen Town..."
Just as Wen Zhengning was hesitating, a melodious voice suddenly came from beside them: "Who's going to Yumen Town again?"
Everyone turned to look, and saw Wen Luoyun walking gracefully towards them.
Wen Zirou quickly stepped forward, took Wen Luoyun's hand, and pretended to complain, "You child, when did you arrive? You didn't even say a word."
Wen Luoyun said generously, "We've been here for a while now, and seeing how intense everyone's argument is, I didn't want to disturb them."
Kong Wange wasn't buying it and said directly, "Are you just embarrassed to bother me? You've really cut me off at the right time."
Wen Luoyun smiled gently: "Cousin, Cousin Wen Ling is wrong, but she is still young and needs to be taught many rules. Punishing her by sending her to Yumen Town is too harsh. Uncle Wen has done a lot for the Wen family over the years. It would be too disheartening for us to treat his daughter like this."
Wen Zirou added, "Yes, brother, if we alienate the people below, who will be willing to work sincerely for the Wen family in the future?"
After considering for a moment, Wen Zhengning said, "We can skip Yumen Town, but it's a fact that Wen Ling disrespected her elders, so she deserves the punishment. Wen Ling, you'll be confined to your home for a month to learn the rules. You don't need to attend today's family banquet either!"
Wen Ling was stunned. She never expected that the usually strict head of the family would make an exception for her.
Wen Luoyun reminded her from the side, "Cousin Wen Ling, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and go down. Look at your disheveled appearance. Is it appropriate for Old Master Sun to see you like this?"
Wen Luoyun spoke up for Wen Ling, and she had her own plans. She wanted to become the head of the family, and she would need the support of these collateral branches of the medicine lineage.
Wenling's father was the most outstanding member of the collateral branch.
Wen Ling suddenly realized what was happening and quickly said, "Thank you, Uncle, thank you, Sister Luo Yun. I will definitely study the rules carefully when I get home."
After saying that, she stepped back with a sigh of relief.
After Wen Ling left, Wen Zhengning said to the old lady, "Aunt, are you satisfied with this arrangement?"
The old lady snorted coldly: "You are the head of the Wen family. Whether I am satisfied or not, you have already done it. What's the use of asking me now?"
Wen Zhengning was a deep thinker. Despite the old lady's blatant disrespect, he showed no emotion on his face. He glanced at his watch, then turned to the crowd and said, "Old Master Sun will be here soon. Please take your seats and wait."
Everyone responded and began to take their seats in an orderly fashion.
Wen Yue pushed Wen Zhihan, and Kong Wange walked beside Wen Yue.
Seeing that no one around them had noticed them, Wen Yue sighed softly, "Cousin, did you see that? Such blatant favoritism! The medicine lineage is going too far!"
Kong Wange replied softly, "So, if we don't want to be bullied, we still need to become stronger ourselves. Let's work together!"
Wen Yue lowered her eyes and nodded.
Everyone took their seats in the assigned positions.
The old lady sat in the main seat, with Wen Zhengning and Wen Zhihan on either side of her. Wen Yue sat next to Wen Zhihan, and Kong Wange sat next to her.
Wen Zhengning was next to Wen Zirou, and Wen Luoyun was next to Wen Zirou.
Between Kong Wange and Wen Luoyun sat the elders who held sway over the Wen family's acupuncture and medicine lineages.
After everyone sat down, they started chatting casually.
"Zhengning, Luo Yun handled this matter beautifully. Before, some people said that although Luo Yun was talented, she was still too young and not yet ready to manage the pharmacy. After today, she can be considered to have the authority to command respect in the Wen family!"
The speaker was Uncle De, who was Wen Zhengning's cousin by seniority. He was around sixty years old, very healthy, but had high brow bones and a face that looked bony, making him look somewhat fierce.
The clinics under his management are currently the most profitable in the Wen family, and are highly valued by Wen Zhengning.
Looking at Wen Luoyun beside him, his face was full of admiration. As he spoke, he didn't forget to flatter Wen Zirou: "Zirou, Luoyun is so capable, and you deserve a lot of credit for that too. This shows that you've taught her well!"
Wen Zirou was secretly overjoyed, but on the surface she still smiled and pretended to be modest, saying, "Uncle De, please don't praise her like that to her face. Luo Yun is still young, and I'm afraid she'll become arrogant."
"Hey, I know Luo Yun. He's been proper and steady since he was little, and he's not easily arrogant. Besides, when the younger generation achieves something, we elders should praise them more. That way, the younger generation will be motivated. Zheng Ning, don't you think that makes sense?"
Wen Zhengning's face rarely showed a hint of approval: "Yes, Luo Yun did a really good job this time."
Wen Zirou knew how demanding Wen Zhengning was; getting a single word of praise from him was harder than climbing to heaven. It seemed that he was truly satisfied with Luo Yun at this moment.
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