Yang Xiaofang followed her sister's gaze and saw the scene in the yard. She was filled with jealousy and anger, thinking of her husband's instructions and the words of the political commissar's wife: "Yang Xiaohua, you should behave yourself recently. The political commissar has already put pressure on your brother-in-law."

Let me and your brother-in-law find you someone to marry as soon as possible, otherwise you'll have to go back to your hometown. Tell me, isn't Political Commissar Xiao a good man?

He's already a regimental political commissar at such a young age, and he has a lot of room for promotion in the future. If you marry him, who in the family compound will dare to bully you?

Even Liu Guiying will have to show you respect. Who will dare bully us sisters in the compound?

"How can he look young? He's almost forty! He could be my father if he's a few years older!" Yang Xiaohua said angrily. "Sister, I don't think you treat me like your own sister."

"He just wants to use me to get close to Political Commissar Xiao, so he can pave the way for his brother-in-law."

Yang Xiaofang didn't expect her younger sister to see her this way. Compared to Jiang Linwan, her sister's words made her even angrier: "Yang Xiaohua, back then with Jiang Mingchuan, you didn't mind that he was too old. How come you've changed your mind about Political Commissar Xiao?"

"That's different," Yang Xiaohua said impatiently. "Anyway, you can leave my marriage to me. Jiang Linwan won't be smug for long; she might be crying tomorrow."

Yang Xiaofang looked wary upon hearing this: "Yang Xiaohua, you haven't done something again, have you? Don't let it implicate your brother-in-law and me."

Yang Xiaohua's eyes darted around, looking somewhat guilty: "I didn't do anything, it's just that Jiang Linwan has a lot of enemies, she's definitely going to be in big trouble."

After she finished speaking, she hurriedly ran back home.

Ever since Yang Xiaofang heard what her sister said, she has been feeling uneasy and anxious.

That brat better not drag her and her man down with her.

For the next few days, Jiang Linwan slept until late morning. After waking up and having lunch, she would secretly start knitting a scarf for Lu Qiyue, and then go to work at the hospital in the afternoon.

Ever since Liu Tianzhaodi ate at home that day, she has been bringing Jiang Linwan some snacks to the hospital every day.

Sometimes it brings hazelnuts, sometimes jujubes, and occasionally some wild vegetables.

Jiang Linwan had basically gotten used to Tian Zhaodi's arrival, and even Su Peiyun thought that Tian Zhaodi was a really good girl.

"This girl has really gone to great lengths to pursue your brother. I think Zhao Di is lively and capable. Your brother will definitely not lose out by marrying her."

What's your brother thinking? When are you going to give that girl a proper status?

Jiang Linwan also felt that she should find time to talk to her brother about this matter. Zhao Di is, after all, a girl. If it's possible, they should get engaged as soon as possible. If not, they shouldn't keep the girl hanging in the air.

Before she could even get off work and go to Shimo Village to find her older brother, Tian Zhaodi rushed over.

"Wan, Wanwan, something's happened!" Tian Zhaodi rushed into the health center, looking at Jiang Linwan panting heavily: "The people from the Revolutionary Committee went to your house."

Upon hearing this, Su Peiyun's face immediately turned anxious: "What were those people doing at Xiao Jiang's house again?"

Jiang Linwan's heart skipped a beat, and she forced herself to look at Tian Zhaodi with a forced smile: "What were those people doing at my house?"

"No, Aunt Su, I need to take half a day off to go check on things."

"What if something happens to you while you're heavily pregnant? I'll have your uncle go and ask Lu Tuan to go with you," Su Peiyun called out.

Jiang Linwan's figure had already left the health center.

Tian Zhaodi followed beside her, watching her belly grow bigger and bigger, her face full of anxiety and guilt: "Should we go find Lu Tuan?"

"Go to the health center and find Director Chen. Tell him to go find my man. I'm going home to check on him now." Jiang Linwan was a little worried about her family. After all, she was the wife of the regimental commander. What if those people were really targeting the Jiang family?

If she goes early, she can use the dark powder to buy some time while waiting for Brother Qiyue to arrive.

Jiang Linwan couldn't help but speed up, but as her pregnancy progressed and she carried multiple babies, her belly became heavy and dragged her back, restricting her movement and making her sluggish.

She held her protruding belly tightly with one hand, her steps becoming hurried and disordered.

The dirt road on the island was uneven and full of potholes. She walked hurriedly and tripped on a protruding stone, causing her body to lurch forward.

With a thud, her knee slammed heavily onto the muddy ground. She instinctively braced herself with her arm and clutched her stomach tightly with her other hand, gasping in pain as a cold sweat instantly broke out on her forehead.

Jiang Linwan didn't dare to hesitate for a moment, quickly got up from the ground, and continued walking towards Shimo Village.

When she arrived, the Jiang family clinic was surrounded by a crowd, and loud voices could be heard in the courtyard: "The evidence is conclusive, and you still dare to argue!"

"Excuse me," Jiang Linwan called out, her face pale.

As soon as the villagers of Shimo Village saw Jiang Linwan arrive, they immediately made way and shouted, "Dr. Jiang is here! Everyone, please make way!"

As Jiang Linwan entered the courtyard, she saw several men wearing red armbands standing there.

The leader of the group raised his voice as he looked at Jiang Ming'an, who was filled with rage: "Hmph, it's no wonder that people like you would embezzle money from the people."

Previously, you were only allowed to escape punishment by chance. This time, take them back and subject them to severe interrogation. Also, arrest that Jiang family daughter who was missed.

"If it weren't for her seductive charm and her ability to collude with corrupt officials, how could the Jiang family have escaped?"

"You're talking nonsense! My little sister didn't seduce anyone at all. You bastard, you can target our family on purpose, but don't bring my sister into this." Jiang Ming'an's eyes were bloodshot, and he clenched his fist, about to swing it at the man's face.

A hint of triumph flashed in the speaker's eyes, but he showed no intention of resisting.

Jiang Linwan shouted, "Second Brother, stop!"

"Little sister, what brings you here?" Jiang Ming'an stopped in time, looking at his little sister with some shock, and quickly became angry and shooed her away: "This is none of your business! Go back now."

"Lin Wan, go back," Grandpa Jiang scolded.

The man who had been speaking glanced at Jiang Linwan and waved to his men, saying, "The entire Jiang family is here. That's even better. Take them all away for questioning."

His men were about to arrest someone, but Jiang Linwan's sharp eyes swept over them, and she said loudly, "Let's see who dares."

What evidence do you have that my grandfather and his accomplices embezzled money from the people?

The previous crimes have been thoroughly investigated by the higher-ups, yet now you accuse them of favoritism and corruption. Do you dare say this to the director of your Revolutionary Committee?

"You mean I also bribed the director of your Revolutionary Committee?"

The men who were about to arrest someone stopped in their tracks and looked at their captain.

"You little vixen, you're really quick-witted. Our Revolutionary Committee Director has been fooled by you."

"Look at all these vegetables in your yard, and all these eggs and duck eggs—weren't they all embezzled from the people by your grandfather?"

"That's it? Everyone knows my grandfather doesn't charge for his medical consultations. These vegetables are just what people bring to exchange for herbal medicine money," Jiang Linwan said.

"Of course not, Zhang Tieshuan, you tell us." The captain called out, his face full of confidence.

Zhang Tieshuan, who had been hiding in the crowd, stepped out, glared fiercely at Jiang Linwan, straightened his back, and said, "Dr. Jiang, what time is it? You're still pretending to be kind. All that talk about not taking a penny is a lie."

On the surface, you don't charge a single penny, but behind the scenes, you make us slip money into the dishes you're given. You gain a good reputation, and you also take the money.

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