Wanjin Lady

Chapter 257: Orthopedics

Yao Shizhen sat on the armchair, basking in the sun leisurely. The shadow of the locust tree fell on his face, just covering his upper body. He tapped his fingers, and Wen Wan immediately served him tea like a dog.

Yao Shizhen showed disdain. "I won't drink your tea. It's too bad! Ah Gui, go to the government office to find Wei Zheng... He's new to Bozhou, so someone must have given him some good tea. Ask him if he has any of this year's new Dafo Longjing tea."

Wenwan lowered her eyes.

Living close to my ex-figure... I have so many worries...

You can encounter it everywhere and you can't avoid it.

After her stepfather was released from prison, she immediately moved back to her hometown in Ping County.

Yao Shizhen pushed the bowl of hot tea back to Wen Wan. Sister Zhaozhao was very well behaved in Cheng Yunzhang's arms. She stared with her big round eyes and mumbled some baby language, trying to communicate with Cheng Yunzhang, which made Cheng Yunzhang laugh.

Cheng Yunzhang sat down with Sister Zhaozhao in his arms and glanced at Wen Wan again. "Junior Sister Wen, are you worried that the new governor-general will be disturbed by the investigation at this critical moment... and that it will anger Lord Yan?"

Wen Wan nodded. "This case was decided by Lord Yan. Now that the Governor-General has just arrived in Bozhou, let's overturn this case and shame Lord Yan. I'm afraid that in his anger...will he...make things difficult for my father?"

"Don't worry too much." Yao Shizhen laughed heartily. "Those who can sit in the position of prefect are all experienced people. He already knew you were Wei Zheng's junior sister. For Wei Zheng's sake, he must have regretted giving the case a heavy sentence. As long as the retrial is carried out in accordance with the procedures, the evidence is sufficient, and there is no room for error... he will feel relieved."

Wen Wan smiled bitterly, "After all, it's all for the sake of the Marquis."

"A poor man in a busy city is ignored, but a rich man in a remote mountain village has distant relatives. Who doesn't have people talking behind their backs, and who doesn't gossip about others in front of them? Those with money speak the truth, while those without it lie. If you don't believe me, just look at the wine at the banquet; the rich are always offered the first drink." Yao Shizhen said to Wen Wan with a smile, "Wanniang, the ways of the world... are all written."

Yao Shizhen had no idea that Wen Wan didn't want to have anything to do with Wei Zheng, and just thought that she didn't like to curry favor with the powerful.

Wen Wan didn't explain, just smiled and passed it off.

"Speaking of which..." Wen Wan frowned and blurted out the gloom that had enveloped her for several days, "Why did the Marquis suddenly move the Governor's Office from Bingzhou to Bozhou?"

Cheng Yunzhang also looked over curiously.

Yao Shizhen smiled.

"I heard that the Bozhou officialdom has been shaken in the past two days, and even the people are in panic. The whole city is in a state of panic." Cheng Yunzhang teased Zhaozhao's sister's face, and the child's crystal clear saliva flowed onto his fingertips. Wen Wan handed over a handkerchief to wipe Zhaozhao's mouth, and took the child in her hand.

Cheng Yunzhang smiled gently, but his tone was filled with sinister intent: "Especially the wealthy families in the city. They're afraid they'll end up like the wealthy families in Bingzhou, waking up in the morning and having their heads dropped off unexpectedly."

Wen Wan held Zhao Zhao in her arms and asked Cheng Yunzhang with a smile, "The Cheng family of Bozhou... is quite a wealthy family. Isn't Senior Brother Xiuwen afraid?"

"My family's only business is making wine, and it has nothing to do with the smuggling case. If Senior Brother Jinyu has any instructions, as his junior brother, I will do my best."

Yao Shizhen's smile grew even brighter. He pursed his lips and pointed toward the door, "He's here. You might as well ask him in person."

Wen Wan tightened her grip on the child and looked up, just in time to see Wei Zheng wearing a blue casual suit with auspicious patterns of soaring clouds embroidered on the lapels and cuffs with royal blue silk thread. He looked clean, capable and very noble.

Behind him was Hou Ji, whom she had seen before... and Zhao Heng, who was big and strong, walked with a wind and a silly smile on his face.

For the first time in her life, she was annoyed by the name "Zhao Heng".

Whenever she thought of Zhao Heng, all she could think of were the beautiful memories of her and the figurine.

Now when I think of Zhao Heng, I think of the silly smile of this black-faced man.

"Teacher, we don't have Dafo Longjing. I brought you Huiming tea." Wei Zheng came over with a smile and placed a small gilded tea basket on the table. Wen Wan could see the distinct tea leaves inside.

Oh, it turns out you’re here to deliver tea to my godfather.

Cheng Yunzhang bowed to Wei Zheng and said, "This Huiming tea is a bright green tea, with tender and evenly shaped tea leaves. It has a rich floral fragrance and a sweet and refreshing fruity flavor. I'm so lucky to have this tea today, thanks to you, teacher."

However, the two of them tacitly did not ask Wei Zheng why he came to Bozhou.

Wen Wan and Cheng Yunzhang dared to ask Yao Shizhen, but not Wei Zheng. Wen Wan took the tea basket and asked a servant to bring hot water to brew tea.

Old Madam Yao was worried that the tea made by the servants would not taste good, so she volunteered, "I'll make tea for you."

Yao Shizhen smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Madam."

There was a stone bench with four people sitting on each side. Wen Wan took the initiative to give up her seat and asked Mrs. Yao to make tea.

She moved a stool and sat next to Old Madam Yao.

The wet nurse was teasing Hun'er in the corridor, while Wenwan was holding Zhaozhao in her arms.

Old Madam Yao placed the teacup in front of everyone, put the tea leaves into the teapot, poured boiling water into the covered bowl to warm the cups and utensils, and the sound of running water was pleasing to the ears.

Wen Wan held Zhao Zhao in her arms and looked at him with some fascination.

He thought to himself that although his adoptive mother came from a military family, she was quite knowledgeable about such leisurely and elegant tastes.

This simple tea brewing was made elegant by my stepmother.

The cicadas in the trees kept chirping, making little sister Zhaozhao frown and wave her big fat hands with a humming sound. Her little mouth pouted, and it seemed that the Jinshan Mountain was about to be flooded in the next moment.

The adults were immediately drawn to Zhao Zhao. Wen Wan coaxed her gently, and Cheng Yunzhang came to fan her. "Maybe it's too hot? She's wearing two or three layers of clothes in such hot weather."

Yao Shizhen leaned forward and said, "Newborn babies have different body sensations. They can get sick easily no matter how much or how little they wear."

Wei Zheng also came over.

Ok?
Is this little girl still the wrinkled and ugly little monkey from that day?

His skin was as moist as a peach, his mouth was like a mountain cherry, and his eyes were black and round, and they started to roll around when he stared at him. Especially his skin, which was red and pink, soft and tender, just like the little dolls in the New Year pictures.

Wei Zheng's heart...also softened a bit.

If he had not passed by Wandang Mountain at that time, the mother and son would have been killed by the bandits.

Looking at the weak and lovely Zhaozhao, Wei Zheng couldn't help but think of his elder sister.

As twins, Zhaozhao and Hunger just happened to choose the names he gave them. Wei Zheng felt that these two children had a special connection with him.

Wei Zheng stretched out his hand, and his rough fingertips gently stroked Zhao Zhao's tender cheek. Hmm, very soft and fragrant.

Wenwan's heart was beating like a drum.

She calmly carried the child back a little, but heard Wei Zheng ask Old Madam Yao: "Master's wife, what should she call me?"

This question stumped everyone.

Yao Shizhen smiled and said, "It's all fate. Are you happy to call you two uncles?"

Madam Yao also said, "If you call Xiuwen, then he is Uncle Xiuwen, and if you call Jinyu, then he is Uncle Zheng."

Wen Wan gave a thumbs up to Madam Yao in her heart.

The former lovers became siblings.

Really...exciting.

Wei Zheng smiled and said, "I came here in a hurry today and came empty-handed. I will give the two children a generous gift next time."

Wen Wan roared in her heart: Cash discount! Full discount! Give away gold and silver!