Wanjin Lady

Chapter 112 Searching for someone
Her voice also became hoarse, "Where is she? Is she back?"

Zhao Heng was silent.

Today was a chaotic day. When he suddenly heard the news that Wen Wan had been kidnapped, he was so flustered that he had no time to care about the lives of others.

Zhao Heng immediately made a decision, "I'll send you back first and then look for you."

Wen Wan said, "I'll ask the guys at the winery to escort me back. My husband, you... go find Lu Ping right now!"

It’s too late if you’re late!
Zhao Heng hesitated for a moment before agreeing, "When you return, make sure to make a big announcement so everyone knows you weren't kidnapped by thieves. You are... innocent."

Wen Wan's heart was beating fast.

Zhao Heng's reminder reminded her that this was the Great Chen Dynasty! Women who lost their virginity would be drowned!
Even if Lu Ping's indenture contract was in her hands, how could a girl who had lost her virginity survive in this cruel world?

Zhao Heng glanced at Ma Changshun again and saluted him solemnly, "Master Ma, please be sure to bring your brothers to escort my wife back home."

Ma Changshun also knew that today's matter was of great importance, and he agreed with a resolute look in his eyes, "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely hand the young lady over to the old boss personally."

Zhao Heng was worried. This group of people had a clear goal and were clearly well prepared. He took out his sword and said, "My lady, take this sword...it can protect you in a critical moment."

Wen Wan shook her head firmly, took out the silver hairpin from her hair and clutched it tightly in her hand, her eyes adding a touch of cruelty, "If anyone dares to come near me, I will use this hairpin to cut his throat! Make him bleed to death on the spot!"

Zhao Heng no longer hesitated and turned away!

Wen Wan's chest heaved as she looked at the dozen or so men staring at her. A faint smile appeared on the young lady's pale face. She loosened her grip on the silver hairpin and realized that her palms were wet with cold sweat.

"What are you standing there for? Pack your things and send me back home!"

"You've been training so hard that you've cried for your parents. Today is the day to test you!"

"If you meet someone who dares to gossip, beat him up! If he hurts me, I'll pay for it. If he kills me, I'll bury him!"

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"What? Shopkeeper Wen was kidnapped by thieves?"

In the Yuan family's villa, Cheng Yunzhang suddenly heard a report from a servant, and was so shocked that the teacup in his hand almost fell to the ground.

He glanced at the dark sky outside. In another half hour, it would be completely dark.

If the person cannot be rescued, rumors will spread and Wen Wan's reputation will be ruined. I'm afraid she won't be able to stay in Ping County.

He calmed himself down and said, "Ping County is very safe. Have you heard of any thieves from somewhere?"

"They say a group of bandits suddenly appeared from the official road and headed straight for Manager Wen's carriage."

Cheng Yunzhang frowned slightly, "Did anyone see it?"

The servant was speechless. "Everyone in the city is saying that!"

"When was Shopkeeper Wen arrested?"

"It was said... it was... an hour ago?"

It takes at least half an hour to get back to the city from Lingshan Temple on the official road. The abduction of Manager Wen is a serious matter concerning a woman's reputation; the Wen family would definitely be keeping it a secret. How could it have become such a city-wide scandal in such a short time?
No, there must be someone behind this!

Thinking of the entanglement between Manager Wen and Yuan Liulang, and thinking of Yuan Liulang's implicit hatred for Wen Wan, Cheng Yunzhang's heart sank.

Almost without hesitation, "Quick, prepare the horses!"

He has to go find it.

At least make the gesture of looking for it.

Yuan Liulang heard the commotion coming from Cheng Yunzhang's room and saw him taking down his sword from the shelf and about to leave. He hurried forward to block Cheng Yunzhang's way and said, "Youngest brother, there are rumors all over the city right now. You still want to join in the fun at this critical moment? What is Wen Wan's status? What is your status? How can you help the Wen family find someone?"

Cheng Yunzhang held his sword between them, his eyes cold, "Do you know that my teacher intends to accept Miss Wen as his disciple? If this is successful, then Wen Wan will be my junior sister! If you are responsible for what happened today, I advise you to release her immediately! Otherwise, I, Cheng Yunzhang, cannot bear the blame of turning against my fellow disciples!"

Yuan Jing's expression changed. "Why did Master Yao accept Wen Wan as his disciple?"

Why?
If Wen Wan became Mr. Yao's disciple, how could he take back the Wen family winery?

Cheng Yunzhang curled his lips and sneered, "It's you!"

"What is me?!"

"If it weren't you, you should be defending yourself and saying that it wasn't your doing. Instead of asking why the teacher accepted Wen Wan as his student!"

"Cheng Yunzhang!" Yuan Jing couldn't help but be furious. "Do you have any conscience? I am your brother, and Wen Wan is just a merchant girl. Let's not even talk about whether she has the ability to be accepted as a disciple by Mr. Yao. Even if she is, don't forget that your last name is Cheng! You and I are in the same boat!"

"It's precisely because the Cheng and Yuan families are on the same boat that I have to ask you..." Cheng Yunzhang's brows furrowed, and his usual refined scholarly demeanor transformed into a jade-faced demon crawling out of hell. "Did you do what happened today?"

Yuan Jing's lower lip tightened as he glared at the man in front of him.

"Since you're going to do it, you have to do it cleanly without leaving any traces. You sent someone to kidnap Wen Wan, and within half an hour the news spread throughout Ping County. Sixth cousin, do you think my teacher is stupid, and do you think that Shopkeeper Wen is stupid?"

"So, let me ask you one last time, did you send someone to kidnap Shopkeeper Wen?"

Yuan Jing was stunned for a moment, then took a step forward as if he had suffered a great humiliation, "No!"

"not me!"

"I may have thought of this, but I've thought about it again and again... Seeing that you are about to pass the imperial examination, my aunt has repeatedly told us to keep our heads down for the next few years and wait until you pass the imperial examination to decide everything! I haven't had time yet-"

As if afraid that he wouldn't believe him, Yuan Jing grabbed the servant beside him and said, "A Gui can testify for me! I went to Qian Jin Casino today and won a small amount. There are many people in the casino who can testify for me!"

Ah Gui immediately said, "That's right! Cousin, I can testify that Sixth Master was in the gambling house all day today and even won over ten taels of silver to treat me to candy!"

Cheng Yunzhang's gaze fell on the corner of Ah Gui's mouth, which was covered in osmanthus candy. He hesitated for a moment, not knowing whether to believe it or not. He simply pushed Yuan Jing away and said, "No matter what, we must find the person first. Ah Gui, Ah Xiang, call the others and go to the area near Lingshan to look for him!"

Yuan Jing was extremely upset and dragged Cheng Yunzhang back as he walked, "Don't go! If my aunt knew you were fighting over a merchant girl, she would definitely not forgive me! You are a child of destiny and can do things without any regard for your own safety, but if you get hurt in the slightest, do you think I will have a good ending?"

Cheng Yunzhang angrily said, "You're so pedantic! Now everyone on good terms with the Wen family has sent people out to search for us, and only my family, the Cheng family, is sitting on the sidelines. Aren't you guilty?"

(End of this chapter)