Wanjin Lady

In the past, stealing recipes and undermining colleagues were common occurrences. If Wei Zheng didn't have the title of governor, would those teahouses have such rules?
Wen Wan was unconvinced. "That's wrong. I signed the teahouse contract myself. Before 'The True and False Daughter' even premiered, I predicted it would suffer the same fate as 'The Story of Jiao Jiao' and be copied. Rather than passively accepting the consequences, I'd better take the initiative. The plot of 'A Dream of Red Mansions' needs to be faster than others, so we can still retain customers. The teahouse has a low barrier to entry, which will help promote the play better. Dad, I'm just planning ahead, not because I have connections in the court!"

Wen Weiming knew that Wen Wan was concerned about being associated with Wei Zheng, so he smiled and coaxed the child, "Not bad, not bad, Daddy was wrong! My Wen Wan can bring peace to the world with her pen, and she can conquer the world with her martial arts!"

Wen Wan: Why do I always feel like my cheap dad is scolding me?

When the topic of "The True and False Daughter" came up, even Chen Ma and the wet nurse, who were watching the children in the yard, couldn't help but prick up their ears. Chen Ma simply walked in with Zhao Zhao in her arms, urging for more updates. "Miss, it's fine if you don't spoil the plot for us, but you have to promise... that the false daughter must have a miserable end! It's best if she dies without a burial place!"

The wet nurse also nodded. "That's right. It's best to let her parents see that she is a vicious green tea bitch! Send her to the farm to fend for herself!"

Hongmei also said: "I want to give him a good slap in the face!"

Wen Wan said that she had heard the audience's voices.

Several people in the room were chattering about the plot of "The True and False Daughter". When the conversation got heated, Cheap Dad suddenly had an idea: "If they can write, why can't I?!"

Anyway, idle is idle!

A word to wake up the dreamer!

Wen Weiming was so idle while taking his children out that he suddenly had the illusion that he could do the same as others.

Aunt Chen quickly said, "I can tell! Master, let me make it up! I'll make the fake daughter suffer a fate worse than death!"

The wet nurse was not to be outdone: "There are so many stories like this in our village! I can tell you all the time! Which father-in-law and daughter-in-law are having an affair, which woman is cheating on her husband, which man has contracted a dirty disease from visiting brothels? Let's string these stories together and send them to the young lady! This is what we'll perform next time in the Red Mansion!"

Liu Yiyi shook her head: "There are two children here! Be careful with your words!"

The Wen family tried their best to dig out all the gossip and melodramatic stories they had heard in their lives, determined to make a storybook that would surpass "The True and False Daughter". The stepfather even ordered Hongmei to fetch the four treasures of the study. The whole family talked at once, as if they were attending a scientific seminar of the highest level.

Wen Wan got a headache after hearing this, and no one paid any attention to her as she turned around and left the room.

I happened to meet someone from He San Tavern who came to deliver the account book.

Wen Wan had never seen this man before, but she saw that he was majestic and powerful, with a pair of eyes that looked like a martial artist. She took the account book, her eyes fell on it, and she asked casually, "Why didn't Boss He come to deliver the account book in person?"

"The wine shop is busy today, and the owner can't get away."

Wen Wan glanced at him, then looked up and smiled, "This young man looks unfamiliar."

The man replied politely, "I've only been in the tavern for two days."

Less than two days? He San still dared to let this person deliver the account book?
"Is business in the store good?"

"It's okay, but the Ruiguo pulp is expensive. Usually there are more people looking at it than placing orders."

"Yeah." Wen Wan also guessed this situation, "It will be better later."

If He Sanken Gecko cuts off his tail and directly moves the store to other states in Tianshui Prefecture to take the lead, it may achieve unexpected results.

However, He San was burdened by Widow Wang's three children and might not be able to leave.

"Yes, that's what our boss said."

Wen Wan collected the account book, but seeing that the man was reluctant to leave, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "Brother...is there anything else?"

The man hesitated, seemingly in a difficult position, so Wen Wan waited patiently. "Manager Wen, I'm from Xishan in Ping County. In a way, Manager Wen and I are from the same hometown."

Xishan Hunter?

Why does it sound so familiar?

what.

Last year, when they were eager to find a son-in-law, Liu Yiyi said that she would catch a big fish from the West Mountain for her. It was probably the young man in front of her.

Liu Yiyi had mentioned it to her a few days ago, and the hunter was indeed handsome.

Wen Wan's smile deepened, "So?"

"Five years ago, there was a natural disaster and I nearly starved to death in the mountains. Fortunately, Mr. Wen gave me some porridge after I came down the mountain, which saved my life."

Well, it seems like something that my cheap dad would do.

My cheap father was very fond of charity and liked to pick up people from the roadside. Aunt Cui was picked up by Old Man Wen from the roadside.

"Shopkeeper Wen, your father has done me a favor, so I have to remind you of something." Chen Xiaochun smiled with a simple and honest look. He looked around before whispering, "Actually, I was an apprentice at the Cheng Family Winery. A few days ago, the shopkeeper fired me and asked me to work at the He San Winery."

"Before, there was an old woman who kept asking about my situation and asked if I would mind becoming a live-in son-in-law. She also said she would introduce me to a place of wealth and glory."

"I've come to my senses these past two days. That old woman wants me to..." The young man blushed slightly, and his voice became hoarse as he glanced at the young woman standing in front of him. "In short, this old woman has bad intentions. Manager Wen is a weak woman, and she has such a huge fortune to guard. It's inevitable that people will be eyeing her. We have to be more cautious."

Wen Wan was stunned. She never expected that the Yuan family would be so influential that they would even interfere in her marriage.
Whose idea was it?
Jia had already left Bozhou to chant scriptures and pray for Yuanqi. Even if Cheng Yunzhang wanted to deal with her, he would not use such despicable means.

Is it the elder lady?

The method used to backstabbed people was exactly the same as Yuan Jing and Yuan Qi's, they were truly of the same origin!
But this also reminded her that, not to mention that wealthy single women in later generations were easily targeted, let alone in this ancient time of cannibalism?

If Madam Yuan Lao's methods were as brutal as Yuan Qi's, and she locked her and Chen Xiaochun together and forced her to accept the marriage, what could she do?
Wen Wan smiled and said, "Thank you for the reminder, little brother. But I still need a favor..."

"You say."

"By the way, what's your name, young man?"

"My name is Chen Xiaochun."

"Okay, since you are older than me, I will call you Brother Chen." Wen Wan's call of "Brother" made Chen Xiaochun feel numb. He thought to himself: This young lady is amazing, her voice is soft and sweet. If she can really become a son-in-law, it seems not a loss.

"It's always hard to guard against things like this. If the Yuan family asks, just say everything is going well and try to delay them as much as possible."

It's a delaying tactic. It also saves the Yuan family from constantly plotting Wen Wan's marriage.

Chen Xiaochun understood and bowed: "Okay, I understand."

Wen Wan frowned and looked outside. "There's been a commotion outside since a quarter of an hour ago, but what happened in the city?"

"All I know is that a general surnamed Zhao is mustering troops and has withdrawn at least a thousand soldiers from the city's defenses..." Chen Xiaochun said, his face showing worry. "Could it be that the Japanese have attacked?" (End of Chapter)