Wanjin Lady

Chapter 276 Being a Dog
This sentence touched Jia's sore spot, making her face turn pale and unable to defend herself.

"Since that's the case, let's just make it clear that Yuanqi can go to Kyoto with Yunzhang. Firstly, it will make it easier for Yunzhang to study, and secondly, it will make our family's stance clear. Once we go to Kyoto, maybe Yuanqi's marriage will turn around."

Jia raised her eyebrows, wondering if there was something hidden in Mrs. Yuan's words. Was the marriage taking a turn for the worse?

How did it take such a sudden turn of events?

But she knew that her elder sister always spoke half of the truth and concealed the other half. In front of Yuan Qi, she did not dare to ask too much, but her expression relaxed a little.

Madam Yuan knew that apart from their internal quarrels, neither of the couple had any opinions of their own, so she simply asked Yuan Qi, "What about you? What do you think?"

Yuan Qi smiled and said, "My cousin's trip to Beijing for the exam is a top priority for our Yuan family. Even if my aunt didn't ask, I would have volunteered."

Jia was stunned, but the elder lady smiled broadly, "I knew you were the most sensible and considerate among the younger generation."

"It's just that..." Yuan Qi bowed, "If we set off now, the weather is too hot and we'll easily get heatstroke on the way. It would be better to wait for ten days or half a month until the weather cools down before setting off. And also wait until my nephew finishes the work he's doing."

"Of course!" The elder lady's heart dropped. "You and Yunzhang can discuss it together. If you need anything, just tell me!"

Jia was very upset with her son's presumptuous decision, but since her elder sister had spoken, she dared not disobey. She left the Elder Lady's courtyard and went to complain to her son, "Why did you agree to go to Kyoto so easily? You're already old, your fiancée died, and your marriage is going to be difficult... Putting it off any longer is not an option!"

Yuan Qi silenced his mother's complaints with one sentence, "Mother, as long as Yunzhang passes the imperial examination, I won't have to worry about finding a wife-in-law."

"Besides, you're not unaware of Auntie's temper. Once she makes a decision, there's no room for change. The fact that she asked us to come here so late this evening shows that Auntie has made up her mind, and this matter cannot be refused."

"That's what I mean..." Jia was dissatisfied. She naturally understood the principle that when one person succeeds, everyone else will benefit, but she had always been strong. Ever since marrying into the Yuan family, she had been at the mercy of others. This feeling was really uncomfortable. "Eldest sister is too overbearing. It's okay that the family resources have been limited to Yunzhang these years, but now she even wants him to take the lead in your marriage... Yunzhang's fate is important, but is the future of the other children in the family unimportant?"

"Mother, please don't say such things again." Yuan Qi lowered his voice. "What family isn't like this? If the whole family uses their strength to help one person stand up, the whole family will benefit in the future. Besides, my son has his own plans for going to Kyoto this time."

The elder lady listened attentively.

"One is to expand sales for Jinjiangchun, and the other is... Although Cheng Yunzhang and I are cousins, we're not actually close." Yuan Qi lowered his voice. "I'm accompanying my cousin on this trip to make friends with him. If he passes the college entrance exam, it will be more convenient for me to work at the winery."

After all, we still have to rely on Cheng Yunzhang.

Jia Shi was unwilling to accept this, but she had no other choice. She sighed heavily, "If I had known this would happen, you should have studied harder. If you could have been as hardworking as Cheng Yunzhang and achieved some honors, you and I wouldn't have to suffer here."

Yuan Qi laughed, "Mother, studying is hard... I really can't get used to it."

Thinking of something, Jia's eyes flickered, a cold light flashing in them, "That's true, I'm not as cruel as my elder sister."

Yuan Qi noticed that his mother's words were full of hidden meanings, and he couldn't help but be curious: "What do you mean, mother?"

Jia coughed softly, frowned, and scolded, "Don't ask about the elders' affairs."

Yuan Qi smiled faintly, helped Jia back to the house, and then called Zhou, the accountant.

Yuan Qi has no concubines or wives. He is the only one among the younger generation of the Yuan family who does not like to have affairs with other women, so the house seems deserted.

"In a month at the latest, I will accompany my cousin Yunzhang to Kyoto to study. Uncle Zhou will go with me then."

Accountant Zhou didn't care, but he was worried about something else. "We haven't gotten the recipe for the 'Karei Fruit Syrup' yet... If we leave now, won't it be a waste of time? Fifth Master, why don't we wait until Wen Weiming is released from prison and Wen Wan hands over the recipe before we set off?" "We can't wait any longer." Yuan Qi's face was gloomy. "We shouldn't have trusted Wen Wan back then and handed the evidence to her in advance."

Even if you don't hand it over, Wen Wan will find out sooner or later.

This woman... is really not simple.

Wen Wan had only been in Bozhou for ten days when she forced him to hand over his two trump cards.

"We're in a passive position now." Yuan Qi sat in a chair, his face half obscured by a dim light. "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to take action first. Before I go to Kyoto... I must get the recipe for the Ruiguo pulp."

"But the woman from the Wen family is very powerful. She won't give us the recipe until she gets the rabbit."

"Then use other methods to force her!"

Thinking of the last time when Ma Changshun was deceived by a piece of blank paper, Yuan Qi felt frustrated and irritated. He gradually felt that the woman was like a dark cloud hanging over his head, which was only a little bit at first, but later became bigger and bigger.

He didn't know how Yuan Liulang had dealt with Wen Wan in the past, but now he felt that his situation was similar to that of his stupid brother.

The weather was already hot, and Yuan Qi was feeling even more annoyed. He tugged at his collar, then, seeing that no one was around, said, "Those three were sent away? They haven't appeared since?"

Accountant Zhou said quickly, "They've gone far away and won't come back!"

Yuan Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand, and Zhou the Accountant quickly stepped forward to fan him. "Don't worry, Fifth Master. We did a clean job on that matter. There's no way the Wen family would suspect us!"

"Don't underestimate the enemy." Fanning himself, Yuan Qi felt much cooler and calmed down. "Wen Wan is such a difficult woman! If she finds out I'm using someone else's knife to kill someone, she'll definitely eat me alive!"

If it were in the past, Accountant Zhou would definitely think that Yuan Qi was worrying too much.

But after the battle with Wen Wan in the government office, Accountant Zhou also realized that the women of the Wen family were indeed difficult to deal with!
I have to get the recipe of Ruiguojiang before Master Wu leaves!
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The next day, in a teahouse on Wohu Beach in Bozhou City.

This teahouse is built by the river, with half of it suspended above the river surface, supported by several huge and thick wooden poles. Below is the surging river water, and on the opposite bank is a dense forest. The scenery is unique.

Zhu Wang followed behind Wen Wan, and was rarely silent.

The two met in the city and drove all the way here. Zhu Wang was as quiet as a quail. He didn't ask her where she was going, nor did he care about the purpose of her trip. He was like an old man in meditation, feeling quite calm and relaxed.

nonsense!

Damn it, he is now Wen Wan’s subordinate!

He works for Wen Wan now!
He's scared of nothing!

Come here everyone!

Come and beat him!
Zhu Wang now has only one thing left: to figure out how to be a good dog of Yaksha.