Wanjin Lady

Chapter 2: Rat Exorcism
"Don't panic. Let's meet grandpa and grandma first." Wen Wan didn't respond, but just took two steps back, then straightened her clothes and bowed solemnly to her uncle.

His expression was very solemn.

She then ordered the servants around her, "Go get three incense sticks. I want to offer a memorial to my grandparents."

The uncle suddenly felt that the spirit tablet in his arms was very hot.

Especially Wen Wan's gloomy expression, as if she had lost her parents, which made him unable to tell who Wen Wan was worshipping.

The eldest uncle quickly threw away the spirit tablet and placed it on the stone table next to him. Then he slowly said, "There is no rush for this matter. Let's first deal with this concubine Liu according to the wishes of my brother and sister-in-law."

As he spoke, the uncle couldn't help but look at the girl in front of him.

This girl is very pretty, not at all like Wen Weiming, but more like her mother who passed away early.

I heard that this girl has been closing her door to visitors and learning how to do business since Wen Lao Er fell ill.

He didn't make any progress in business, and he became more taciturn than before.

The elders of the clan all said that this girl was timid and hesitant in her words and deeds, and would never amount to anything. But a few days ago, when the clan members besieged the Wen family, this girl changed her usual obedient appearance and killed everyone with Concubine Liu, looking very impressive.

It can be seen that a dog that bites does not bark.

The hateful elders of the Wen family prayed every day that Wen Wan would fall off her horse and die, fall into the river when she went out, or choke to death while drinking water, but God only let Wen Wan catch a severe cold.

Just a few days ago, Wen Wan was almost fainted from the fever, and her name was flashing on the King of Hell's Book of Life and Death, but he was unable to take this monster away.

pity!

"Okay." Unexpectedly, Wen Wan agreed readily. The young lady smiled happily, "Thank you, uncle, for doing justice for me. Concubine Liu spends money like water, and father has wanted to get rid of her for a long time. But..."

The uncle laughed and said, "Just what? A lowly servant, just send her away, what's there to worry about?"

"Grandpa is right." Wen Wan smiled softly, looking relieved as she said, "In the entire family, Grandpa is the only one who truly loves me. As for the others... well, let's not talk about it."

The uncle didn't like what he heard. Thinking about the elders' ambiguous attitude towards Liu Yiyi, he felt a little uneasy. "Could this Liu Yiyi have some background?"

"Alas." Wen Wan sighed heavily. "Madam Liu's family... is an old butcher in Ping County. They have more than a dozen brothers in their family, all of whom are engaged in the business of slaughtering and selling pigs. If you get angry, they will use their knives to kill you. Everyone in Ping County avoids them."

Wen Wan glanced at her uncle again, whose face had turned pale. She sneered even more in her heart, but did not show it on her face.

"You are the only one who cares about me, risking the Liu family's safety to deal with Concubine Liu. This kindness... truly touches me."

The uncle's voice was trembling. "No...you're welcome."

At this moment, the uncle finally remembered the elders' previous evasiveness.

Gan!
It turns out that he was the one who took the lead!

"By the way, Uncle, is there anything else?"

"Oh, yes, yes, Madam Liu's matter is not important." The eldest uncle seemed a little distracted, his eyes dull, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. "Where's your father? I want to talk to him today about something important."

"Uncle, Daddy is seriously ill and has been unable to get out of bed for several days. If you have anything to say, tell me. I'm listening."

The uncle remembered the important matter of the day, regained his consciousness, and began to speak with full energy again, "You are young and a woman, I can't talk to you. Where is your father? Let him come out to see me. I will explain the pros and cons of this to him."

Is this rat spirit blind or deaf? Can't he understand the words "can't get out of bed"?
Wen Wan's anger was rising, but she suppressed her temper and said, "Uncle, the doctor said that Dad needs to rest. If your family is short of food, just tell me."

The uncle looked embarrassed.

Every time he visited, Old Man Wen never let him leave empty-handed.

Over time, many people in the clan laughed at him for begging for money.

On second thought, Wen Weiming was on the verge of exhaustion, and if something bad happened to him due to anger, he would have to take the blame.

The uncle who had just taken the blame secretly decided that he would never be the scapegoat again.

His expression softened. "Alright. Since you're in charge, let me talk to you. A few days ago, I discussed with the second brother that we should choose a smart child from the clan to adopt under his name. When the second brother is a hundred years old, this child will be able to break the pot and observe the mourning, and can also help you support the family. As a woman, you won't have to show your face and compete with men for food. If you are sensible, you will definitely understand the eldest uncle's painstaking efforts. This is your Aunt Feng, the daughter-in-law of the second brother's cousin's family--"

He pursed his lips, and the aunt in a thorny cloth skirt following closely behind him immediately smiled ingratiatingly and pushed the shy boy behind her forward, "Big girl, this is Zhao'er, he will be your real brother from now on——"

Wen Wan was stunned.

Yo.

It's a different person, right?

At least this time it’s not his mentally retarded grandson.

It’s good to have many grandchildren. If this one doesn’t work, get another one. In any case, you have to give one to her family.

After saying this, the woman pressed the boy's shoulder again and said, "Quick, call someone. From now on, she will be your biological sister. Zhao'er, kneel down and kowtow to your elder sister."

Wen Wan dodged the boy and knelt down.

With lightning speed, Chen Ma lifted the boy up like a chick. Still seething with anger over Aunt Liu's affair, and annoyed that Wen Wan hadn't given her a chance to lash out, Chen Ma spoke without any politeness, "Get lost! Who are you calling 'sister'? Open your dog eyes and see, is she your sister?"

The young boy couldn't break free and looked at the woman helplessly.

Wen Wan didn't care about the arguments between these people, she just said coldly: "I don't deserve to be called sister."

I used to call you brother and I would give you my life.

Now call me sister, give me your life.

Wen Wan raised her hand to stop him, her face showing displeasure. "Aunt Feng, my father only had my sister and me. I've never heard of him having a biological brother. Please don't speak nonsense and slander my father's innocence."

"Wen Wan!" The eldest uncle's face was filled with anger. "You are so ignorant! The second son is about to die. If we don't arrange for him to be adopted, it will be too late! As a child, how can you be so cruel as to force your father to go on this journey alone?"

My uncle is very anxious.

The adoption must be approved by Wen Lao Er.

But now, Wen Lao Er is neither dead nor alive, and the situation has been at a stalemate.

The clan elders can't force the adoption, and what if Second Wen really dies, won't all his efforts be in vain?

As it happened, his family was large, with seven or eight grandchildren. The elders of the clan hinted to him that he should choose a clever one among his grandchildren to pass on his family name to the Wen family.

In this way, the Wen family's immense wealth...is all in his hands.

Hateful that Second Wen. Every time the adoption issue is brought up, this old fellow cooperates with Concubine Liu and pretends to be deaf and dumb. Last time, he even vomited all over him.

Wen Wan was furious, but she forced a smile on her face. "Don't worry about the pot-smashing and banner-beating matters, Great Uncle. Don't you know that my father has decided to find a son-in-law for me? I believe that within half a month, you will be able to drink in the wedding wine of your juniors."

"Recruiting a son-in-law?!" The eldest uncle slapped his thigh anxiously, "Stupid, stupid! These days, who in any family that can afford to eat would be willing to let their son marry into the family? Which of these sons-in-law wouldn't covet the wealth and glory of your Wen family? How can a girl like you handle these jackals and tigers? Don't let them take advantage of you and make you regret it later when you cry out to the heavens and the earth for help but no one can help you -"

After saying that, he changed the subject, "Second brother, are you interested in Qi Guili? He is really sick and confused. Qi Guili has been preparing to take the examination to become a student a year ago. How can a scholar be a live-in son-in-law? In my opinion, Zhao'er is sensible and filial. He is eight or nine years old now. In two or three years, he will be an adult. If he follows you to manage the winery, there is still an old man like me to help. You don't have to worry about the family business at all. You can just prepare for marriage in peace—"

The older uncle spoke more and more beautifully, with a smile on his lips, as if he saw a beautiful concubine waving to him, "I've checked the almanac, and today is a good day, so I might as well get things done now--"

What the hell are you going to do?
You are such a jerk, you have some nice dreams.

Wen Wan worked in real estate in her previous life and thought she had trained her heart to be immune to all poisons, but she was still irritated by this uncle.

"Don't worry about what kind of husband I choose. Please go back and tell the elders of the Wen family that I, Wen Wan, will marry in half a month, right where you are standing—"

Wenwan stomped her feet, the sound loud and powerful.

"Set up a grand banquet with thirty tables. Please be sure to honor them with a drink of this wedding wine. Come, show them away!"

This time the servants finally took action, grabbing the uncle from both sides and dragging him out.

"Wen Wan, how can you be so stubborn... You take my kindness for granted..."

He became angry and started cursing.

"You still want to find a son-in-law? I think you should marry a cripple who drools and pees everywhere!"

"Wait a few days, and when Second Wen is dead and your family property is confiscated, you'll realize how powerful we are!"

The uncle angrily dragged the woman and the boy out, cursing loudly, "Okay, okay, in half a month, I want to see what Wen Wan can do!"

The uncle was still cursing as he walked away.

Wen Wan turned a deaf ear to him and turned to walk towards Aunt Liu, straightening her clothes. "How are you? Are you hurt?"

Aunt Liu looked aggrieved and on the verge of tears, "I regret it."

Wenwan sighed softly.

Concubine Liu should feel wronged. She was clearly a concubine, but Father Wen treated her like his wife.

In the past six months, it was Concubine Liu who fought bravely to protect the Wen family, and it was also Concubine Liu who was almost sold out today.

Aunt Liu must be regretting that she had been too ruthless in her daily actions, which led the elders of the clan to use any means to deal with her.

Before Wen Wan could utter any words of comfort, Aunt Liu had already wiped away her tears and began to recount the events. "Damn it! A tablet was enough to control me. Ha, it's just a dead object made of wood. Why should I be afraid of it? I won't be fooled by that old bastard again!"

Wen Wan was stunned.

Liu Yiyi, an early materialist fighter.

Chen Ma had already earnestly educated Liu Yiyi, "You keep calling me an old bastard. If I don't deal with you, who will I deal with?"

Wen Wan also advised: "Auntie, next time we can smile on the surface and stab him to death in the back."

Mother Chen: You are all beyond saving.

(End of this chapter)