Transmigrated into a farmer's lucky charm, all the villains in the family panicked.

Yun Shengsheng glanced at Zhou Zichen twice before looking away. She yawned and said to Yun Huaikang.

"Father, let's go back."

"I'm so sleepy, I want to sleep a little longer!"

Yun Huaikang nodded: "Okay, you can sleep for a while in the carriage on the way back."

He carried Yun Shengsheng into the carriage, and the servant quickly drove the carriage back to the mansion.

Gan Yuwan and the others are still waiting at home.

Because the whole family knew about Wang Miaomiao's situation, they planned to visit the Wang family today.

Yun Ziyan also took leave specifically for the occasion, without the slightest hesitation from beginning to end.

Last night, Yun Shengsheng secretly pulled Yun Ziyan aside and asked him if he minded that Sister Miaomiao had been kidnapped.

She asked that question because she wanted to have a better understanding of the situation.

If Fifth Brother shows even the slightest dislike, then this marriage should be called off to avoid future enmity.

After all, Wang Miaomiao hadn't done anything wrong, but in ancient times, men valued a woman's reputation and honor the most.

Yun Ziyan shook his head seriously and said, "Little sister, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart."

"From the moment we started preparing for our engagement, I considered her family. If a family member were to suffer hardship, how could I, as a family member, abandon her? I would only feel sorry for her."

"I can only blame myself for not protecting her; it's my incompetence."

Thinking of that lovely and bright girl, Yun Ziyan felt a pang of pain in his heart.

Yun Shengsheng was somewhat moved.

"Fifth Brother, you're such a good person. I hope you and your wife will be happy together from now on and never have to run into any more of this messy trouble."

Yun Ziyan smiled too, his gentle eyebrows curving into two crescent moons, and mimicked her tone, saying, "Okay, my little sister is a fairy. Since you say so, then we will definitely live a good life together."

On this trip to the Wang family, Yun Huaikang brought Gan Yuwan, Yun Ziyan, and Yun Shengsheng with him.

They also brought a whole car full of gifts.

Upon hearing the report from his servant, Wang Yuanqiu personally went to greet him at the door.

To be honest, Wang Yuanqiu was quite apprehensive at that moment.

Even though the attempt failed, word of what happened to their daughter had already spread. In other families, even if they didn't say anything, they would still have some doubts.

But Wang Yuanqiu wasn't the kind of person to hide things; this matter could be kept secret for a while, but not forever.

It's better to be honest from the start than to have it brought up and cause an ugly scene later.

He figured that if the Yun family backed out because of this, he would accept it and consider it as if the two families were not meant to be.

After Ke Yun's family entered the house, they didn't mention the matter of breaking off the engagement at all.

As soon as Gan Yuwan saw Li, she took her hand and asked about Miaomiao's health.

Yun Huaikang and Wang Yuanqiu sat down and chatted about trivial matters concerning the shops and the imperial court, in a relaxed atmosphere just like usual.

Yun Shengsheng went to Wang Miaomiao's yard as if she knew the place well. She said she wanted to play with Sister Miaomiao.

Yun Ziyan sat in the hall. Although he didn't say much, there was no hint of disgust on his face, only unconcealed worry and concern.

Anyway, no one from the Yun family mentioned that matter from beginning to end.

But Wang Yuanqiu didn't believe they wouldn't know.

Wang Yuanqiu sighed inwardly, finally feeling a weight lifted from his heart.

Li held Gan Yuwan's hand, her eyes reddening.

The group sat in the hall and chatted for a while, becoming more and more relaxed as they talked.

Wang Yuanqiu asked Yun Ziyan, "I heard that you passed the preliminary examination for the imperial examination?"

Yun Ziyan nodded: "Yes, Uncle."

Wang Yuanqiu then asked, "Are you going to take the imperial examination for the lowest degree next year?"

Yun Ziyan nodded: "Yes, I'll go back to my hometown to take the exam next year."

Wang Yuanqiu looked at him and became more and more satisfied.

Before long, Yun Shengsheng pulled Wang Miaomiao out.

After a full night's sleep, Wang Miaomiao was fully recovered, and the redness and swelling on her forehead had subsided to just a faint mark. She walked up to the Yun family members and greeted them one by one.

Gan Yuwan took her hand and smiled, "Okay, okay, play with Shengsheng when you have time."

"Or you could go and have a look around her shop!"

Yun Shengsheng smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I'm so busy at my shop, I'm just asking Sister Miaomiao for help!"

Wang Miaomiao's eyes lit up: "Okay, I'll definitely help!"

Seeing that she was in good spirits and hadn't been affected, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

When Yun Ziyan saw her come out, his ears turned slightly red. He took a few steps forward and asked softly, "Miss Wang, if you'd like to go shopping next time, I can go with you!"

Wang Miaomiao blushed, lowered her eyes and nodded, her voice soft and gentle: "Yes, thank you, Young Master Yun."

Yun Shengsheng, watching from the side, almost burst out laughing.

The adults exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of relief and warmth in the other's eyes.

In the end, it was Yun Huaikang who spoke up, suggesting that the engagement date be changed.

It was delayed because of the national mourning period, but now we can choose an auspicious day again.

The two families consulted the almanac and decided to set the date for December 26th. This would be right after the three-month mourning period and before the end of the year, so nothing would be delayed.

Moreover, it's still about a month away, which is just right, not too early and not too late.

Wang Yuanqiu and Li were overjoyed; this matter that had been on their minds was finally about to be resolved.

When Yun Ziyan and Wang Miaomiao heard that the engagement date was set in stone, they both lowered their heads, their faces and necks turning red.

Yun Huaikang and his group stayed at the Prince's residence for lunch before taking their leave.

Halfway through the journey, the carriage saw many more officials from Shuntian Prefecture escorting several prisoners in shackles and chains through the bustling city.

People on the roadside pointed and whispered among themselves, with some well-informed individuals enthusiastically explaining the situation to others.

"Have you heard? Master Zhou Bing of the Imperial Observatory was caught red-handed accepting bribes!"

"And his wife, Lady Li, actually beat and killed two of his concubines and a son born out of wedlock."

"Now their whole family history has been dug up! This family always looks so respectable, tsk tsk tsk, they're really scum!"

"Yeah, yeah, I heard that his son, Zhou Zichen, is only thirteen years old, but he already has three or four concubines. The older generation is corrupt, and the younger generation is crooked too!"

"But why wasn't he arrested?"

"Who knows? Could they have escaped...?"

Yun Shengsheng lifted a corner of the carriage curtain to look outside and saw Li Yang being escorted by officials through the center of the street.

The person who was dressed like a noblewoman yesterday, looking down on everyone, and making sarcastic remarks in the Wang family's courtyard, is now being escorted away by officials with disheveled hair.

All the hairpins and earrings on her head had been removed, and her brocade outer robe had been stripped off by someone, leaving her only wearing a dirty undergarment.

Yun Shengsheng sneered: [This kind of person deserves to be treated like this; it's so satisfying.]

Yun Huaikang and the others soon found out that this was the family that had almost harmed Wang Miaomiao.

They stared at Zhou Bing and Li Yang with grim expressions.

Yun Ziyan clenched his fists, wanting to dismount and give them a good beating.

Yun Huaikang quickly stopped him and whispered, "You don't need to do it, Father will."

He couldn't let those two rotten dogs ruin his son's future.

After Yun Shuikang finished speaking, he immediately got out of the carriage, secretly slipped some silver to a few constables, and muttered a few words in a low voice.

The head constable nodded and lashed Li Yang's back with a whip.

"Hurry up and go, or I'll beat you to death..."