After breaking off the marriage, the Zhuangyuan Lang who was picked up was dressed weakly every day

Chapter 78
This year's winter in Lin'an Prefecture is extremely cold. Although the snow that has been falling for days has stopped, the cold wind cannot stop, and the slightest blow can cause chills down the spine.

Completely opposite to this cold winter, is the fiery and extraordinary atmosphere of the birthday banquet in the Duke of Qi's mansion.

The still moon hung in the sky, and there were huge heaters burning silver charcoal around the banquet. The guests exchanged cups and drank wine. The protagonist of the banquet, Wang Zhang, looked dignified and generous, and came forward to congratulate her on her birthday. Visitors who toasted her with wine from afar thanked her frequently.

After drinking for three rounds, Wang Zhang met the eyes of Wen Rong and his son who were not very noticeable in the corner. Wang Zhang said to Nanny Wei: "In a quarter of an hour, ask Mrs. Wen to go to the east wing and wait for me."

Aunt Wei followed her gaze, nodded and said, "Okay, it's time for us to find her."

Ever since the incident in Qingshui Village, her wife has spent a lot of money on the Wen family for no reason. Tonight is such a good opportunity, since she has come to their Duke of Qi's mansion to make a big deal. Yes, she must ask her to get something back.

"Do you want me to get all the IOUs from the Meng Wu family?" Nanny Wei asked again, somewhat unconvinced.Aunt Meng from Qingshui Village gave them many pledges, but none of them were repaid.

"No need." Wang Zhang took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "It's just such a small amount of money, just do good deeds. I'm looking for Mr. Wen for other reasons, so don't waste your time."

Grandma Wei nodded and said seriously: "I understand."

After a while, Wang Zhang excused himself to change his clothes and left the banquet. After Nanny Wei accompanied her out, she estimated the time and whispered a few words to the little envoy behind her. The little envoy then picked up a pot of wine and came forward to pour Wen Rong some wine. , In fact, the message was sent.

After receiving Wang Zhang's message, Wen Rong nodded, turned her head and whispered to Shen Hui: "I'm going out for a while, you just wait here for me to come back."

When Shen Hui heard that she was going to be left alone, Shen Hui said anxiously: "Mom, what's the matter with you? Can't I go with you? There are so many people here, and I look very nervous here alone."

Looking at this daughter who has already reached haircut, she always looks like a little girl in her bones. Wen Rong felt a trace of resentment in her heart, and said in a stern tone: "Maybe you have some potential? You are the only little girl in the Shen family now. Madam, your words and deeds represent the whole younger generation of the Shen family, they are generous and decent, elegant and virtuous, and have elegant taste...you have to learn everything!"

"mother……"

Shen Hui knew that she couldn't refute Wen Rong head-on, so she simply hugged Wen Rong's arm and coquettishly.

Wen Rong sighed softly and imperceptibly.

Shen Hui might not show any timidity when she is not with her, but over the years, her daughter has become accustomed to discussing everything with her and hiding under her protection.

In the past, she felt that she was young and acted recklessly, so she naturally protected her in everything. But now that Shen Hui is about to talk about marriage, she will marry into any house based on her position as the head wife. , it would not be a good thing to hide behind her anymore.

Wen Rong was now determined to train Shen Hui, the only legitimate daughter of the Shen family, so she took Shen Hui's hand off her arm and said, "Hui Hui, today is a rare opportunity. It's a good time to practice your courage. Don't miss it. Now, look. Those gentlemen in the west are all looking at us frequently."

Shen Hui was reminded by these words and looked to the west. Sure enough, several people were watching her. She quickly looked away and said with a blush, "Who are they looking at me?"

Wen Rong made a final suggestion: "When they come up to have a drink with you after the meeting, just accept it openly."

After she finished speaking, she stood up and left the banquet hall in a hurry.

*
The door to the east wing was opened with a creak.

When Wen Rong walked in, Wang Zhang was sitting on the couch with his eyes closed. Behind her, Nanny Wei was rubbing her temples.

Wang Zhang was wearing a noble and luxurious red phoenix brocade suit embroidered with gold. The cuffs around his waist and the hairpins in his bun were all made of precious stones, pearls and other rare things. His whole body was graceful and luxurious.

As expected, he was born in a family of noble officials and was raised with no worries about food and clothing since he was a child.

Wen Rong couldn't help but think of Wang Zhang's cousin Mrs. Zhao, Mrs. Li, whom she had met in Bianjing. She thought that although these two people were both from the lineage of former prime minister Wang Gui, they had completely different temperaments and at the same time completely different personalities. Like her and her relatives, they stepped forward and called Wang Zhang in a soft voice: "The Duke and Madam are polite."

Hearing her calling her, Wang Zhang opened his eyes lightly, looked up at her, and said in a manly voice: "Here? Sit down."

A female envoy immediately brought a stool and placed it directly in front of Wang Zhang's couch, and Wen Rong sat on it as instructed.

After the serving female envoys exited the door, only Wang Zhang, Nanny Wei, and Wen Rong were left in the room.

Looking at this posture, Wen Rong knew that she was about to say something, and she couldn't help but get very excited.

"I called you here today because I want to show you something." Wang Zhang got straight to the point and gestured with his head. Aunt Wei stepped forward and handed something to Wen Rong.

When Wen Rong saw it, her eyes suddenly showed panic, "How could this jade pendant... be in your hands, Madam Madam?"

The original owner of this jade was none other than Wen Rong's "good sister" and Shen Guci's first wife, Qi.

And this jade pendant should have been with another person.

Wang Zhang smiled softly, "Do you know where it came from?"

Apart from what she had in her hands, the rest of Qi Yun's personal belongings were only on Shen Yanhan's body. However, Shen Yanhan regarded Qi Yun's relics as treasures and never allowed others to see them, even in Shen Guci's hands. If not, how could it appear at Wang Zhang's place?What's more, it's this.

Wen Rong shook her head honestly, knowing that this matter was very important, so she respectfully asked for advice: "Please give me a clear explanation, Madam."

Wang Zhang said: "Someone took it to the store in Huayue Lane to sell it. This thing was stolen by the person who sold it, and he said it was General Liu Qi's mansion."

Wen Rong was shocked.

Liu Kai.

Before Wen Rong could think deeply, Wang Zhang continued: "Tell me, what does he want to do when he steals something but still reveals to others which house he stole it from?"

This is exactly what Wen Rong wanted to ask.

Not to mention how heavily guarded General Liu's house was, and how difficult it was to steal something that General Liu cherished, why did the person who stole it tell the suspect the source of the thing without any reason?

The reason is nothing more than... Wen Rong's expression changed.

Wang Zhang nodded and said: "It's exactly what you think. It seems that someone is trying to bring out some truth about the future."

This "truth" is nothing more than the truth about how a few of them teamed up to frame Qi Yun for having an affair with Liu Qi.

I didn’t expect that in the past four or five years, this matter would be exposed again.

When Wen Rong heard this, she became really anxious and asked hurriedly: "Who is it?"

"I don't know." Wang Zhang sighed as if it was true. "If this jade hadn't been special, transparent and moist, and it was extraordinary at first glance, those people below wouldn't have given it to me as a gift some time ago. Come. When I took a look, I saw that it was very similar to what you handed me over, so I asked you to come and take a look. Sure enough..."

The more Wen Rong listened, the tighter her heart became.

She boasted that she had done everything about Qi Yun without leaving any trace, and even Shen Guci had long believed it to be true.

Nearly five years have passed, and Qi Yun's only daughter has lost her relationship with Shen Guyi. Even she and Shen Guyi have forgotten about this first lady of the Shen family. But now, some news suddenly appeared about Qi Yun. What should she do? rest assured?

What she was most worried about was that one day, Shen Guci would know what she had done.

However, what she did was just part of some people's behavior.After all, she and they are also grasshoppers strung on the same thread. If she is not good, they will naturally not be good either.

Thinking about this, Wen Rong frowned and said: "Mrs. Duke, what should we do now? She has been missing for a while now, and this matter seems to be being targeted. I am afraid that they will find out something else. come……"

Wang Zhang took a sip of the cool sobering soup and raised his eyes to look at Wen Rong.

When she first met Wen Rong, she was attracted by her proud temperament, which was exactly the same as her cousin's.

How can such a person, who is handsome and full of talents, be content with being a concubine and having to be a lowly servant for the principal wife every day?

When she first lured her, as long as she agreed to do things for her, the position of the principal wife of the Imperial College would be hers. She thought Wen Rong would think about it, but when Wen Rong just asked her what she was doing, she knew she had found the right one. people.

Now that the matter is done, the benefits will be obtained. Even if some old things are dug up, to be honest, who can touch her Qi Duke's palace and the Wang family?
Wang Zhang actually didn't take this matter as important. She came to see Wen Rong today because she had other things to do later.

"I came to you specifically today because I want you to be prepared. I guarantee that someone will find out something at any time. When the time comes, do as I say..." Wang Zhang calmly explained to Wen Rong confidently. After a while.

Until she returned to the banquet, Wen Rong's hanging heart could not let go. Even when Shen Hui happily told her how she had dealt with Lang Jun so generously, she just nodded perfunctorily.

After leaving Qi Duke's mansion and returning to Shen's mansion, Wen Rong quietly called for her personal envoy and arranged for two waves of people to go down, one to check on General Liu, and the other to check on Shen Yanhan and her new husband-in-law.

*
Qin Yuehuai, who was being investigated, was waiting in the Lanyuan study room at this moment.

Yang Dong came in to report: "Master Lang, Mrs. Wen really went to attend the banquet of Duke Qi's wife today, and returned home in vain. She should have seen the jade pendant."

Qin Yuehuai nodded, "Continue to follow."

Yang Dong cupped his fists and said, "Yes."

Their people went to check the relevant personnel of the Shen family, especially the Wen family, and found many strange things.

Long before Qi Yun's death, and even when he was still living in Lin'an Mansion, this little-known concubine of the Shen family, Weng Rong, was often invited to get together with Wang Zhang, the wife of the Duke of Qi. It was said that Wang Zhang missed her after being separated for many years. Cousin Li Qing.

Li Qing and Wen Rong were very similar people, full of talents and proud temperaments. Wang Zhang missed them when he saw them.However, after further investigation, it was discovered that Wang Zhang and even her sister Wang Qiong had no contact with Li Qing for a long time, and they did not have much affection as cousins ​​at all.

Wang Zhang saw Wen Rong either because of love or because of something else.

Thinking again, Wang Zhang instigated Aunt Meng to spread rumors about Qi Yun in Qingshui Village. After Qi Yun died, Shen Guci did not remarry, but asked Wen Rong to be promoted to the main wife as a concubine. It is not difficult to guess, Wang Zhang and Wen Rong may be talking about the same person - Qi Yun's matter.

Now, as Qi Yun's son-in-law, he clearly expressed his doubts to Liu Qi, borrowed Liu Qi's things to use, and deliberately placed them in Wang Zhang's congratulatory gift, which immediately brought out the fluctuations between Wang Zhang and Wen Rong. Emotions, presumably they will have some actions in the future.

How could Wang Zhang, the mother of his close friend Meng Changqing, be really involved in his mother-in-law's affairs?

Meng Changqing is also investigating. When he learns this, how should he deal with it in the future?How to behave?

Qin Yuehuai tapped his fingers on the desk and asked, "Is Madam still here at Meng Si?"

Yang shook his head and said: "I got on the carriage a quarter of an hour ago. The road is not good. It will take some time before we can return home."

Qin Yuehuai nodded, stood up and went to get the cloak.

Yang Dong saw this and asked him: "Master, are you going out?"

Qin Yuehuai said: "Go to the door and wait."

Yang Dong looked at the tall and elegant Master Lang who stepped out of the threshold and touched his chin.

My husband is now so afraid of the husband's wife that he puts his mouth in his mouth. If we talk about a virtuous husband, he can be ranked high.

Qin Yuehuai didn't know that a quarter of an hour ago, Shen Yanhan and Cai Xizhu had boarded the carriage to the Duke of Qi's mansion. However, the two young ladies had drunk a lot of Meng Changqing's fine wine and were slightly drunk, so they couldn't see clearly for a moment. The driver sitting in front of the carriage was not the same as the one who sent them here.

　That’s it for this chapter.

　　There will be an update tomorrow, I don’t know when it will be released_(:з」∠)_
　　
　
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