Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 749 Waiting for you
Xie Yuyan didn't like kneeling around, not because she was too pretentious, but mainly because she had knelt too much in her previous life. Finally, she had reached the point where she didn't have to bow to people all the time, so her knees naturally became stiff.

But this time, she naturally expressed her gratitude once again.

Regardless, the Emperor has brought Xie Yisong's injustice to light. Although she is not Xie Yisong's daughter, she has taken over Xie Wenjing's body and will be happy for the whole family. She is also sincerely grateful to the Emperor.

The clerk handed a bunch of keys to Xie Yuyan: "Madam Xie, please go and inspect the house as soon as possible."

Xie Yuyan nodded.

The Ministry of Rites officials left with their entourage. This time, Zhang did not forget to give out celebratory money to the group of junior officials who followed her. As for the high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Rites... it was impossible for them to accept these in public. However, Zhang gave the share that belonged to the officials to the clerks around them.

After everyone had left and the gate was closed, Zhang was stunned for a moment before looking at Xie Yuyan: "Does this mean... the Emperor has acknowledged your identity?"

When the official dictated the decree, Zhang heard it clearly: "Xie Yisong, the magistrate of Qujiang County, was murdered by treacherous people for his service to the Loyal King... You are able to overcome all difficulties and dangers to clear your father's name."

The officials have already decided that Ayan is Xie Yisong's daughter, so what can others say?
Zhang was happy for Xie Yuyan, but also felt sorry for him. He had learned about his biological parents, but sadly... they had both passed away, and were even murdered by his own brother.

The thought of Xie Yuyan being taken out by her mother cutting open her abdomen made her even more upset. Fortunately, Old Madam Xie protected Yuyan as she grew up.

Xie Yuyan said, "The court must have found evidence to confirm that I am a daughter of the Xie family." Actually, it's quite simple. Xie Chengxin knows the whole story, and with his testimony, the case is basically solved.

"Did you remember anything?" Zhang asked with concern.

Xie Yuyan shook her head: "No."

Madam Zhang sighed, "But it's good this way. There's no point in thinking about the past." Ayan was almost killed by Xie Yizhi. If there were hidden reasons for Old Madam Xie's death, it would be unsettling to think about them. It's good that things are as they are now.

"Don't think about those bad things," Zhang grabbed Xie Yuyan, "Go and see the gifts that were bestowed upon you."

Xie Yuyan responded and looked through everything as Zhang instructed.

Perhaps it was because these were items brought by officials, that they naturally carried an aura of prestige. Zhang felt they were better than anything else. She didn't even dare to touch the brocade, and the headdresses were exquisitely crafted, unlike anything she had ever seen before.

Zhang found it strange and couldn't help but ask Xie Yuyan, "Can we use these?"

"Sure," Xie Yuyan said with a smile, "Isn't it just for us to use?"

Zhang hesitated for a moment: "I've heard before... that things bestowed by the emperor... must be enshrined and carefully wiped clean every day, not a speck of dust can be left on them, otherwise it would be disrespectful to the emperor, and these things must be passed down from generation to generation."

Xie Yuyan smiled even more upon hearing this: "Just choose one to offer as a sacrifice. Silk will spoil on its own if left for too long."

Madam Yu, who was standing nearby, also said, "I think so too, especially these headdresses and dressing cases. They have very auspicious meanings and should be taken out and used."

As they spoke, Chen Shangjun, Feng Erniang, and others also gathered around to look at the rewards.

Xie Yuyan unfolded the official deed in his hand, which was the old residence of the Xie family, the mansion where Xie Yizhi's family once lived.

The courtyard was bustling with activity when Su Man walked over and said, "My lord has arrived."

As he spoke, Wang Yan strode into the courtyard.

Seeing Wang Yan's brand-new robe, Xie Yuyan knew that he must have just received the imperial decree. Xie Yuyan was about to speak to Wang Yan when he spoke first: "Ayan, I have something important to tell you."

These words startled Zhang, and she couldn't help but show a worried expression.

Wang Yan probably realized the urgency in his words, and he reassured Zhang Shi: "Mother... Auntie, don't worry, it's nothing bad."

Before Zhang could react, Wang Yan and Xie Yuyan had already walked towards the main room.

After a long pause, Zhang looked at Mama Yu beside her and asked, "Just now... what did... Young Master Wang call me?"

Mother Yu said, "I should call you Auntie."

If you wanted to call your mother directly, you might have felt it was impolite, so you changed it to "niangniang". However, starting from the previous dynasty, you would also call your mother "niangniang".

Madam Yu's eyes lit up slightly. Young Master Wang was truly willing to sacrifice all dignity for his wife. This familiar yet unfamiliar form of address made Zhang feel as if she were in a dream.

“After Wang Langjun marries Madam Wang,” said Mama Yu, “he will likely address you in the same way she does, so you don’t need to worry about losing contact with her in the future.”

Zhang nodded, "I know, I know." Tears welled up in her eyes. She had lost a son, but gained a daughter and... a son-in-law.

……

Xie Yuyan walked into the main room and heard the door close behind her. The next moment, she was pulled into a warm embrace.

“A-Yan”.

Wang Yan's voice came from above: "My mother told me everything."

Wang Yan could still hear his mother's words echoing in his ears.

Do you know what Ayan said to me?
She said that you have faced many dangerous situations and have always relied on each other and never abandoned each other.

If you treat her with sincerity, she will reciprocate.

From that moment on, Wang Yan's heart was pounding uncontrollably.

She also said...

Wang Yan spoke, his voice overlapping with his mother's in his mind: "These words and this sentiment are as clear as day and night."

Xie Yuyan felt as if she had been scalded; the burning heat spread from her ear to her cheek.

“Ayan,” Wang Yan said softly, “thank you.”

Thank you for coming back. Thank you for being willing to spend your life with me.

Wang Yan held Xie Yuyan tightly: "I... Wang Hechun will never betray you in this life if I have Ayan."

“I once read in a Taoist scripture that when a person is about to die, their spirit can be resurrected and their soul can be restored to its original state. I used to just read it and didn’t take it to heart, but now I hope it’s true.”

“In this way, I can be with Ayan for all eternity.”

Thinking of Wang Yan's life in his previous life, Xie Yuyan unconsciously said, "What if... we don't meet?"

“Then let’s wait,” Wang Yan said without hesitation. “We’ll eventually get there.”

Xie Yuyan paused for a moment and nodded: "Alright, let's give it a try, and hopefully we can receive the blessings of the Great Celestial Venerable." In fact, Wang Yan was unaware that they had already received the blessings.

Xie Yuyan took Wang Yan's hand and slowly intertwined their fingers.

The room quieted down, and they could hear each other's heartbeats. Xie Yuyan felt incredibly at ease. There was no need to say anything; just leaning on each other like this was enough.

After a while, Yang Qin and Yan Sui returned, and the two were overjoyed to see the reward.

"Where is my sister-in-law?"

Yang Qin finally remembered to look for his sister-in-law, but no one answered him. His eyes swept around and then landed on the tightly closed door of the main room.

Before anyone could speak, Yang Qin ran quickly toward the main room. However, he didn't immediately push open the door. Instead, he hesitated about whether to shout. Before he could open his mouth, to his surprise, the door suddenly opened. Before Yang Qin could even look up and see who it was, he felt a dizzying sensation and was hoisted onto someone's shoulder.

"Let me see how your mounted archery is going."

Yang Qin froze, and it took him a long time to come to his senses. Sure enough... it was Lord Wang. Only Lord Wang could have tricked his sister-in-law away.

But now he can't beat them in a fight, and he can't even curse them. What should he do?

(End of this chapter)