0p0 Chapter 59 Xie Yin
Chapter 59 Xie Yin
Su Lin first looked at Su Wan, then put his hands behind his back and pretended to be serious. "You just got back, and you're already so presumptuous? Is this how you act like a sister?"
"Brother, don't blame my sister. It's all my fault. I was the one who dragged my sister here." Before Su Wan could speak, Su Ling spoke first.
Su Lin's expression softened. "This won't happen again. If it happens again, I'll tell my aunt and have her punish you severely!"
Hearing this, Su Ling smiled sweetly and ran back to the courtyard with her maid. Su Wan and Su Lin went to Muyunxuan together.
"Father wrote to say he's doing fine. I'm going to tell him everything about you so he can prepare. Do you have any other instructions? I'll write them down in the letter."
Su Wan paused in surprise, "When did Father send the letter? Did he have any other instructions?"
Su Lin: "No."
Su Wan was even more puzzled. Could it be that Uncle Long was unwilling to provide the prescription? But according to her father's personality, he would reply no matter what.
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Zheng family, in the study.
Yu Lang sat at his desk, his face heavy. "I've said it before: either don't do anything, or do it to the extreme. Back then, when you suspected Su Wan, you either kept the peace or let her die without anyone noticing. You've been in the officialdom for so long, don't you even understand this principle?"
Zheng Yan's face darkened even further. Ever since the Spring Banquet, the Zheng family had been the target of widespread criticism in the capital, with even the commoners pointing fingers at them. Even more despicable, the Wang family had seized the opportunity to attack, even attempting to accuse them of further crimes. These past few days, he had been completely exhausted.
"There's no point in saying more. Now that the result has come to this, it's truly a great shame for me to be defeated by a woman. But now, the Zheng family has no one to rely on. If we want to deal with the Su family, we'll have to wait a little longer."
Yu Lang gnashed his teeth in hatred when he thought of Su Wan. He turned to look at Zheng Yanchen, who was sitting there in a moon-white robe, his face hesitant and his eyes dim, no longer his former demeanor.
Yu Lang was furious. "Life is full of disappointments. You are only thirty years old and you are so depressed when you encounter such a thing. What can you do? The Zheng family is still counting on you!"
The Zheng family's ancestors enjoyed great favor from the royal family, and their foundation was deep. This was why Yu Lang valued the Zheng family so highly. Even if they had fallen this time, though their titles had been lost, their foundation remained. However, he had never expected Zheng Yanchen to be such an unteachable person.
"The Liu family is quite powerful, and the marriage between your two families can be considered a solution to their urgent needs. Treat the Liu family woman well, as you will definitely need their help in the future."
Zheng Yanchen nodded weakly. Zheng Weilan felt humiliated at the thought of bowing to the Liu family. Back then, how could the Zheng family have ever considered the Liu family? And now, they were in this predicament, having to seek help from the Liu family in this way.
"Also, your plan has been exposed. Forget about the military token!" Yu Lang felt even more depressed when he thought of this. "I think that kid from the Xie family has been trying to get closer to the Su family in recent days."
Yu Lang looked at Zheng Weilan and said, "You can't bear the consequences while Xie Yin reaps the benefits. We must not let them succeed!"
Zheng Yanchen came back to his senses, looked up and saw Yu Lang's dark eyes, and his heart was shocked.
In a flash, over half a month had passed since Su Wan returned home. Rumors about Su Wan and Zheng Yanchen continued to swirl in the city. Qin Shi had been sentenced to death for violating Dachang law, and Madam Qin, implicated in the crime, was punished with thirty strokes of the cane. Meanwhile, the Zheng family quickly married Liu Yurong, though rumors circulated that the wedding was hastily arranged, and the atmosphere was not pleasant.
Suddenly, the situation in the court changed dramatically. While the Yu family's influence remained, it was significantly weakened after losing two of their main pillars. The Wang family seized the opportunity to pursue them relentlessly.
On this day, the shop that Su Wan had commissioned Liu Guanshi to renovate was complete. Su Wan then left and headed to Jiyun Lane. The shop was named Yixintang. Since it was the first day of business, Su Wan decided to offer free medical treatment to the public. That day, the entrance to Yixintang was bustling with activity.
Su Wan sat in the carriage, looking at the store, feeling extremely satisfied.
"Madam, your prescription is now on sale. I hope it can get a good price." Liu Shang was full of anticipation.
Su Wan's lips curled up. "I hope this can ease the girls' worries." As she spoke, Su Wan raised her hand and gently stroked her cheek. After spending a while in the pharmacy, Su Wan went to Qianweilou. Tomorrow, Su Jue was leaving. He had specially booked a private room and asked Su Lin, Su Lin, and the other three to see him off.
Su Wan had just been immersed in a feeling of reluctance to leave, but upon hearing Su Jue's arrangement, she suddenly laughed out loud. Perhaps, only in front of this brother could Su Wan feel free and carefree.
In the private room of Qianwei Tower, in addition to the four brothers and sisters, the servants also gathered around a table.
"Sisters, you need to drink more. If I, your brother, leave, you won't have such a good life."
As they were talking, Su Wan and Su Ling quickly refilled their glasses.
Su Lin blamed Su Jue for not acting like a brother. Su Jue curled his lips and said, "Let me ask you, which brother is the best?"
"You, you, you." Considering that I will be traveling far away tomorrow, I have to coax her well.
The second floor was bustling with activity. Xie Yin stood opposite with a deep gaze.
"Young Master," Cang Yi said, standing behind him and bowing, "Today, spies reported that three of Madam Su's men left in three different directions. The last one was the most secretive, heading northwest."
Cang Yi raised his eyes and quietly looked at Xie Yin and said, "It seems that this young lady is wary of us."
Xie Yin's eyes were fixed on the woman who was drinking recklessly at the banquet across from him. "Got it, please leave."
"Come on, everyone, don't be so restrained! Hey, Wan'er, where are you going?" Su Jue saw Su Wan walking towards the window and thought she was drunk and wanted to escape.
Su Wan felt as if someone was watching them from the opposite side. She slowly walked over, only to find the doors and windows closed and no one in sight. "Am I seeing things?" Su Wan murmured softly, then turned back to drink.
Outside the Xie Mansion, Xie Yin walked leisurely into the gate. "Erlang Jun, you're back." Xie Yin walked straight towards the courtyard.
"You still remember to come back!" A deep and heavy voice made Xie Yin stop.
He turned and saluted, "Father."
Xie Sinian, the head of the Xie family, snorted heavily, "So you still remember that you have a father like me, and that you have a family? Come with me!"
With that, Xie Sinian walked towards the study room with a depressed look on his face. Xie Yin sighed and had to follow him.
As soon as they arrived at the study, Xie Sinian asked with a sullen face, "Where have you been these days?" Xie Yin smiled and said, "I just stayed in Baihua Tower for two days and slept in Fengming Tower for two days."
Xie Sinian's face was filled with anger. "Xie Yin, do you know your own identity?"
"The son of the Xie family, a dandy in the capital, is very self-aware."
"Let me ask you, where on earth did you go two months ago?"
Xie Yin dragged out the words impatiently, "Fengming Tower, Baihua Tower."
"Xie Yin!" Xie Sinian roared angrily, "Don't think you can hide this from me. I'm your father, don't I know you?!"