Chapter 256: As Easy as Turning One's Palm

things to tonight's banquet.Old Lady Li hugged her granddaughter and gave her a kiss, then instructed Tao Hongying, "Everything is ready, now it depends on your cooking skills. Make something deliciou...What I

Young Master Ye nodded, thinking he was worried about his niece being taken away. He said, "Rest assured, I won't take Fu Niu away. I just come to see her occasionally. Perhaps in the future, I'll petition for a title for Fu Niu..."

Li Lao Er quickly waved his hand, then pulled up a chair and sat down beside Ye Gongzi, whispering softly.

"Young Master Ye, it's not this that I'm worried about. Our family is planning something, and I fear it might affect you. I thought I would say a few words in advance so that Young Master could hear them"

"What happened Was someone bullying you" Ye Gongzi frowned. Li Laer shook his head and sighed, "It's about our eldest brother."

Having said that, he carefully recounted the whole story, and finally added, "I'm afraid my mother will be heartbroken if she hears this. Even the third and fourth brothers are in on the secret now. We don't expect our eldest brother to bring back any silver or property. All we want is for him to be safe and sound, to return home and acknowledge his family."

But the elder brother was unwilling to give up, insisting on revenge. The Wang family was powerful and influential in Xindu, deeply rooted there. I'm afraid if my elder brother seeks revenge, he won't succeed and might even provoke a counterattack from the Wang family. What if...

"No ifs, ands, or buts!"

Young Master Ye's face darkened, and he cut him off.

"Kill one to avenge another, repay a debt; these are common principles known to all under heaven. The Wang family snatched someone else's son and forced him to marry into their family, harming a man of merit—this is a violation of national law! Don't say the Wang family is just a small clan, even imperial relatives must bow down and face justice!"

Li Lao'er nodded, "It is said that the Wang family is now very close to the other aristocratic families. Mr. Wen has been recently looking into the details of the Wang family, wanting to pressure them into standing aside."

Young Master Ye sensed the worry in his tone and comforted him, "Don't worry, if it were any other time, I might not have a way to help you right away. But now that I've been seriously injured, the Dali Temple is investigating the mastermind behind this, dragging the Wang family into it would be as easy as turning one's palm."

"The main Wang family was too busy with their own affairs to bother with a small branch like yours. Besides, if the Wang family was smart, they might even have been involved in what happened back then. They would naturally know where the trouble lies and might even take the initiative to confess and deal with that Wang E themselves, so you wouldn't have to bring it all the way to the government."

Li Laoer's eyes lit up. They had planned for a long time, acting cautiously, but here with Young Master Ye, it was surprisingly simple.

Young Master Ye called for Dongmei, “Take Second Master to see Ye Shan and tell him and the Dark Guard Division Three to cooperate fully and report to me at any time.”

"Yes, young master," Dongmei quickly replied. Li La Er stood up and bowed deeply, sincerely grateful, "Thank you, Master Hou."

"Second Brother, you're being too polite. We are family. You risked your lives to bring me back, and I helping Big Brother return home is only right." Ye Gongzi raised his hand, offering a gesture of humility, careful not to strain his wound.

Jia Yin didn't know when she sat up, and nodded along, "Well, well, family!"

Her chubby cheeks nodded and trembled as she went, which made Li Lao Er laugh. He reached out to pinch his little niece’s cheek before leaving with a lighthearted stride.

Jia Yin quickly reached behind her back and took out a cantaloupe and a spoon.

She fed him watermelon chunks, one after another, until his laughter was uncontrollable. He ate every piece, savoring the sweetness of the melon.

Three or five days passed in a flash. Zhang, the Divine Physician, was engrossed in his work with sheep intestines, but he didn't forget to change Ye Gongzi's dressing and brew medicinal soup for him.

Miss Ye's body is recovering well, and she can slowly sit up now.

Li Lao Si and Liu Biatou occasionally carried the chair, putting him under the eaves to bask in the sun. When everyone was free, they would come over to chat together.

Jia Yin is almost a part of the Ye family, she's a qualified companion for playing games, eating, and chatting!

It's good that Young Master Ye was able to enjoy the happiness of having children and grandchildren around him!

Seeing that her granddaughter was well-behaved and not causing trouble, Li Laotai felt a little relieved. She had some free time now, so she quickly got busy pickling autumn vegetables.

In the vegetable garden, small cucumbers, eggplants, and green beans that are ready to be picked should be washed clean and made into various kinds of salted vegetables. These make a great accompaniment to porridge during the winter months.

The scallions should also be pulled out, remove the wilted leaves, and sun-dry them. Gather a few together, roll up the leaves, and place them under the courtyard wall to naturally dry for a few days before storing them in the pantry.

Wash mustard greens thoroughly, remove the roots, and throw them into a brine tank. When you want to eat them, take them out, slice them up, and they're ready to go.

...or the various beans planted outside the garden, which also need to be harvested, dried, and the beans collected.

Plant hope in the spring, and reap its rewards in the fall. Even if it's tiring work, your heart will be filled with joy.

Li Laer saw that there was nothing to do at home, so he thought about how things were in the city.

That day, he brought Ye Shan to find Mr. Wen, and afterwards, Mr. Wen arranged everything.

He didn't know how his elder brother's feigned illness was going, how the business was doing, and he couldn't discuss it with his family. He made up an excuse to go to the city to buy ink and paper, thinking of saying a few words to Mr. Wen.

Li Laotai, of course, wouldn't stop him. She gave her son some more silver and packed two pairs of shoes, instructing him, "These shoes are for Mr. Wen. You buy some snacks or something like that, don't go empty-handed. Go see Mr. Wen by the way."

This was exactly what Li Lao Er had in mind, so he readily agreed and went into the city.

It is said that the Wen family was a renowned scholarly family in Kyoto. Now they have moved to the new capital, purchasing a large five-entrance mansion not far from the Liu family's residence.

Li Laer carried his things to the Wen family's gate. He saw two doormen lounging on the steps, basking in the sun. He stepped forward and smiled, "Good morning."

"Two gentlemen, I'm here to visit Mr. Wen. Would you please pass on a message"

As he spoke, he slipped a handful of copper coins into her hand.

The two doormen were polite as they stood up and asked, "Which Mr. Wen are you visiting Our Wen family is a scholarly household; from the old patriarch to the youngest grandson, everyone is a scholar."

Li Lao'er was taken aback for a moment, then thought for a while before saying, "The Mr. Wen I'm looking for is the one who serves as a censor in the court."

Two doormen glanced at each other, then sat back down, starting to shoo people away with cold faces.

"There's no Mr. Wen in our house, please leave quickly!"

Li Lao'er frowned, not understanding what they were up to. When he was about to speak again, a carriage stopped beside him. Someone opened the window and called out, "Mr. Er, why are you here Get in the carriage quickly."

Li Laoer turned his head and saw it was Liu Zhiheng. He beamed with joy and got into the car.

Liu Zhizhen knew how to enjoy himself. The carriage was fitted with a small tea table, which had tea and snacks on it.

He poured tea for Li Lao'er and said, "What a coincidence! I was originally going to the village to pick you up, but Mr. Wen said that Lord Hou was recuperating in the village and it wasn't convenient to go out, so I gave up. Didn't expect to meet you here, come on, let me take you to see the excitement."

Li Lao'er was at a loss, "Mr. Wen doesn't live at home I calculated that Mr. Wen was off today, so I thought I'd come and ask about the matter."

Liu Zhiheng hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Things with the Wen family are complicated, I can't explain them all in a short while. In general, if you need to find Mr. Wen in the future, don't come here anymore. Just find me first, and I'll send someone to help you find Mr. Wen. It's much easier than coming here."

Li Lao'er frowned, guessing that this involved some private matter of the Wen family. He didn't want to ask too much, so he changed the subject.

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