Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 353 Impossible

In the chaos, Granny Jiang's eldest son fell off the mule cart.

Before Granny Jiang could even feel sorry for her son, she turned around and tried to run away, but the yamen runners who rushed over grabbed her arm.

Granny Jiang cried out in pain, and her two sons were also taken away with her. Granny Jiang wanted to use the He family's name to gain influence, but the He family was also in dire straits... So Granny Jiang thought of that old lady, and at the same time, her warning words echoed in her ears.

She couldn't say anything about that woman.

Otherwise, the consequences might be worse than death.

Granny Jiang saw her two sons who had been arrested.

That old lady's predictions came true.

Granny Jiang had a feeling that all of this was arranged by that old lady. Of course, she knew that... it was absolutely impossible.

……

In the carriage.

Mother Yu asked in a low voice, "Should we pick the artificial flowers outside?"

Xie Yuyan shook his head: "No need, just leave it hanging. Go outside more often, there's no rush to go back."

She wasn't the only one with lifelike flowers hanging on her carriage, and it wouldn't attract anyone's attention. However, this made it easier for Wang Yan's men to find her.

At least let them know you're safe.

If given the chance, we might receive news from later.

"What are you thinking about?" Xie Yuyan asked, looking at his mother.

Madam Yu said, "I'm just wondering... if we can find Feng Erniang's brother."

Granny Jiang pointed to two estates, and if there were no surprises, Feng Erniang's brother was living in one of them.

but……

Xie Yuyan said, "The He family wouldn't be so careless. They've brought her back but haven't dealt with her yet. Keeping Feng Erniang around is just to lure the Guo brothers in."

"By using Feng Erniang to set up this scheme, we can not only catch everyone who knows about the Feng family case, but also resolve the disputes on the Bian River. It can be described as killing two birds with one stone."

Madam Yu knew that the chances of survival were slim, but after hearing what the eldest daughter-in-law said, she knew that Feng's son couldn't possibly have survived.

Indeed... after the Guo brothers got into trouble, the He family immediately forced Feng Erniang onto the wrestling stage. If it weren't for Madam He's presence, Feng Erniang would have lost her life.

Mother Yu sighed inwardly, thankfully, after this incident, the He family would no longer be able to harm others.

Hopefully, after this, those people will get used to this pace, after all, this is the first time that Madam has been able to stretch her legs since she came to the capital.

“It’s a pity about the things left at the He family estate,” Xie Yuyan said. “I haven’t even used them many times.”

Madam Yu was also reluctant: "That incense burner, I've only just gotten used to using it." She was genuinely reluctant, but the eldest mistress was probably because... those things were provided by Lord Wang.

However, Lord Wang certainly wouldn't care. All he needs is for his wife to return; those material possessions are nothing to him.

Yu's mother quickly stopped her wild thoughts and focused solely on her master's well-being... This habit was really not good.

……

Wang Yan and He Tan had just come out of the palace when they saw people hurrying in and out of the Six Ministries.

"What's going on?" He Tan asked the official beside him.

The official had just come from the Ministry of Justice and knew some inside information: "A major case has occurred in the city, and Minister Xia of the Ministry of Justice has been summoned back to the Ministry of Justice from his duty room."

The official also had to go back to work, so he said a few words and hurriedly bid farewell to the two men.

With no one else around, He Tan looked at Wang Yan: "So fast?" He knew that Wang Yan would be making a move against the He family soon, but he hadn't asked in detail because he was busy with official duties. He figured that once Wang Yan made his move, there would be more informants around him, and Sang Zhi and the others would be too busy to be seen. He would then be able to detect it...

Who knew that everything would be done so quietly?
Wang Yan responded without saying anything more, but He Tan could detect an barely suppressed joy and pride in his rising tone—the kind of feeling one has a treasure at home and can't help but want to show it off, yet can't let anyone know. "She did it?"

Wang Yan nodded.

“Tsk,” He Tan shook his head, “This time those people will never think of you.”

I really didn't expect that.

Changing the personnel is like changing the knife.

Madam Xie's actions were certainly different from Wang Yan's, leaving no trace for anyone to follow.

He Tan was genuinely envious. Not only was Wang Hechun good at causing trouble himself, but he also had someone who could cause trouble with him. Look, before they even saw him, people were already lining the streets to welcome him. He had never seen anything like it before.

The two continued on their way, deliberately passing by the Ministry of Justice prison, where they saw a large number of carriages and horses gathered.

He Tan asked, "How many people have been arrested?"

Wang Yan replied, "They are all merchants who trust the He family."

He Tan shook his head again. In addition to being burdened with serious crimes, the He family's connections in Bianjing over the years had also been wiped out.

What a ruthless means.

The two glanced at each other and continued on their way. They hadn't gone far when they saw Xia Ziqiao and Xie Chengrang rushing over. It was clear that the two were going to the Ministry of Justice to inquire about information.

Compared to their previous meeting, Xia Ziqiao looked unwell, while Xie Chengrang seemed no different from usual.

The four exchanged greetings, and Xia Ziqiao responded absentmindedly with a few perfunctory words. His eyes were already fixed on the entrance to the Ministry of Justice prison. When he saw the crowd gathered there, his expression turned even more grim. It seemed the news he had received was correct; something had happened to the He family.

Even now, Xia Ziqiao still doesn't understand what happened at the He family estate. How could the He family be so stupid as not to stop their guests from gambling with large sums of money?

Moreover, the case on the Bian River was also implicated.

The He family has suffered a major setback. It's uncertain whether He Fan will be able to get out of prison unscathed, let alone his business dealings in Bianjing over the years. What if the Xia family gets implicated...

Xia Ziqiao frowned even more deeply. She wondered who had made the move in secret. She thought of Wang Yan, but her spies watching Wang Yan hadn't detected any action from him.

"Xia Wulang," Wang Yan said coldly, "is something the matter?"

Xia Ziqiao then came to her senses and realized that she was actually staring at Wang Yan.

"No..." Xia Ziqiao said, "I was lost in thought just now, how about we..."

“Since Xia Wulang has urgent business,” Wang Yan interjected, “we’ll talk another day.”

Xia Ziqiao was taken aback and could only clasp his hands in greeting to Wang Yan.

Wang Yan immediately spurred his horse and left without looking back.

It took Xia Ziqiao a while to fully understand that Wang Yan's words were truly infuriating: "What do you mean by 'let's talk another day'? Where did I say that?" He clearly meant to say that we should find a place to have tea.

Telling lies with your eyes open.

Wang Hechun increasingly resembled a member of the Wang family, which made him even more difficult to deal with.

Xia Ziqiao asked Xie Chengrang, "Tell me, is it him?"

Xie Chengrang did not respond directly, but said only: "Logically speaking, it is very likely, but we also need to find evidence."

Xie Chengrang was also recalling the scene of his meeting with Wang Yan.

Their eyes met, and Wang Yan looked at him with a colder gaze than before, making Xie Chengrang wonder if he had done something wrong that Wang Yan had seen through.

"Let's go and ask around first," Xie Chengrang said. "We need to make arrangements early so that no one takes advantage of the situation." The He family's businesses in Bianjing cannot be taken away at this time.

Xia Ziqiao nodded and looked at Xie Chengrang gratefully. Xie Erlang was the best. He was so considerate of him and worried about him, just like he was treating his own family. If Erlang were really a member of the Xia family, how wonderful that would be.