On that day, Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei finally arrived at Wangjiazhuang.
Luo Xiaoyu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Madam, we can count it."
Gan Mei nodded slightly, with a hint of eagerness and expectation in her eyes, and she asked, "Where is my husband?"
Luo Xiaoyu responded with a smile: "It will be here soon, so you can rest assured." After that, the two rode their horses towards the farmer's home.
Along the way, Gan Mei's thoughts drifted away.
When you walk to the farmers' homes, the simple courtyard exudes a tranquility.
Gan Mei's steps unconsciously accelerated a little, and her heartbeat also accelerated slightly.
Luo Xiaoyu stepped forward and knocked on the wood door gently, and the crisp knock on the door echoed outside the quiet courtyard.
As she waited, Gan Mei held the corner of her clothes tightly and stared at the door, as if the next moment, her husband would appear behind the door.
Luo Xiaoyu shouted loudly: "Prime Minister, Xiaohong." His voice was filled with joy and anxiety.
Xiaohong immediately walked out of the room quickly when she heard the sound. Her agile eyes lit up instantly, her face filled with a bright smile, and she said happily: "Brother Xiaoyu, you are finally here!"
At the same time, Xi Yu also heard the noise in the house. He put down the book he was flipping through, got up and tidyed up his clothes, and walked out slowly with his usual calm demeanor.
His eyes swept across everyone, and he stayed slightly on Gan Mei, with a trace of undetectable tenderness and guilt flashing in his eyes.
Xi Yu had a hint of guilt and uneasiness on his face and whispered: "Gan Mei, I have to say sorry to you. I asked you to come before, but then I thought about it carefully and I really shouldn't have let you go all the way. This matter was not that urgent, and I was too concerned at that time."
Gan Mei smiled slightly, shook her head gently, her eyes were filled with understanding and open-mindedness: "Husband, don't say that. What does it matter? I always stay in the house on weekdays, and I have a rare opportunity to go out for a walk. Just treat it as a way to let yourself go and see the scenery outside, and I feel much more comfortable."
Xi Yu looked at Gan Mei's calm face, but the guilt in his heart did not dissipate.
"But if I encounter any danger or troubles along the way, I... I really don't know how to deal with it."
"Okay, don't blame yourself. Look, aren't I doing well? And I'm very happy to help you." Her comfort made a warm current in Xi Yu's heart, and she was also moved by Gan Mei's understanding.
Luo Xiaoyu said softly with concern: "Madam, it's very windy outside, you should hurry up and go into the house to avoid being exposed to the cold or encountering any accidents."
Gan Mei was about to respond, but Xiaohong hurriedly walked up to him.
Xiaohong respectfully bowed to Gan Mei, with a hint of confusion and uneasiness in her eyes: "Madam, I...I have lost my memory and I don't know you at all now. If there is any rudeness, I hope Mrs. Don't mind it."
Seeing this, Gan Mei stretched out her hand without hesitation and gently grabbed Xiaohong's hand, her eyes full of pity: "I have heard of poor girl. This is not your fault. You don't have to be so panic. You don't have to have too many concerns."
Xiaohong raised her head slightly, and a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes.
"Thank you, Madam, for being magnanimous. Although I can't remember the past, I can feel Madam's kindness."
Gan Mei nodded slightly.
"It's okay, when you slowly recover your memory, everything will be fine."
At this moment, the atmosphere in the courtyard was a little warmer due to Ganmei's tolerance and kindness, as if the unknown haze had been temporarily dispelled.
The four of them slowly walked into the house, and the candlelight in the house swayed, sprinkling a dim light and shadow.
Xi Yu turned around and said to Luo Xiaoyu with sincere gratitude: "Luo Xiaoyu, thank you for your hard work this time. If you weren't for dealing with it, many things wouldn't be so smooth."
Luo Xiaoyu had a humble smile on her face and she bowed slightly to respond.
"The Prime Minister is so serious. It is my supreme honor for me, Luo Xiaoyu. I, working hard on state affairs on weekdays, and these trivial matters should be done by our subordinates."
Xi Yu nodded slightly, his eyes exuding an appreciation for Luo Xiaoyu.
"I have written down this thought. There will be more things to rely on your talents and loyalty in the future."
Luo Xiaoyu saluted again.
"Thank you for your trust from Prime Minister. Xiaoyu will be tragic and will never refuse."
Gan Mei looked solemn and said slowly: "I have to tell my husband about Sister Lin."
When Xi Yu heard this, he frowned slightly and said in confusion: "Who is Sister Lin?"
Luo Xiaoyu took a step forward and told the situation of encountering Sister Lin on the road one by one: "Sir, Sister Lin is the person we met on the way. She said cleverly and despised..."
Gan Mei nodded slightly and said to Luo Xiaoyu: "Since that's the case, you can bring Sister Lin. Let's figure out the matter in person. Don't let her continue to cheat and do evil."
Luo Xiaoyu took the order and left.
Luo Xiaoyu walked quickly and came outside for a moment.
Sister Lin curled up on the horse, still in a coma.
Luo Xiaoyu bent down and raised her back.
Finally back inside, he gently placed Sister Lin on the ground.
At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on Sister Lin's bloodless face.
Just now, after listening to Gan Mei’s story, Xi Yu’s face suddenly became gloomy, his eyes widened, and the anger in his heart was burning.
"This kind of liar is really hateful! Luo Xiaoyu, wake her up quickly, I want to see what quibbling words she can say!"
Luo Xiaoyu did not dare to be negligent at all, so she hurriedly took a washbasin and rushed outside the house.
He quickly filled a basin of water, turned around and hurried back.
Before everyone could react, he poured the whole basin of water on the unconscious Sister Lin.
The cold water was like a heavy hammer. Sister Lin shuddered all over, as if she was suddenly pulled out of the endless dark abyss, and she woke up instantly.
She gasped heavily, her eyes first with fear and confusion. After seeing the people around her and the environment she was in, she was soon replaced by vigilance.
Sister Lin looked at Luo Xiaoyu with confusion, suddenly stood up, and asked anxiously: "Brother, where is this?"
Before she finished speaking, she noticed that she was soaked all over, and immediately became angry and cursed: "What's the situation? Why do you want to splash me all over?"
Immediately afterwards, her eyes swept to Gan Mei, and a hint of panic and confusion appeared on her face.
"Why did you get me here?" Then, her eyes moved to Xi Yu, looking at her majestic and extraordinary demeanor, although she was a little scared, she still pretended to be calm and asked: "Who are you?"
Xi Yu curled a meaningful sneer at the corner of his mouth, his eyes were full of scrutiny, and he slowly spoke: "I heard that you have the ability to arrange others to be an official at will, but is this happening? If it is true, hehe, can you arrange a Dangdang for me?"
Sister Lin was stunned at first, then she laughed "haha" as if she had heard something big joke.
But as soon as the laughter started, she saw Xi Yu, who looked cold and majestic, from the corner of her eyes, and her smile froze on her face. She knew in her heart that it would sound like a sarcasm when she said this in front of her.
For a moment, she opened her mouth and didn't dare to spit out a word. She just flickered her eyes and avoided everyone's gaze with guilt, not knowing how to deal with this sudden embarrassing situation.
Xi Yu frowned slightly, and there was an unquestionable majesty in his eyes. He asked in an accentuated tone: "Have you heard me speak?"
Sister Lin shivered, and a pleasing smile immediately spread on her face. She responded quickly: "Yes, yes, what official do you want to be? As long as you say, I will try my best to arrange it for you."
Xi Yu ignored her words, changed his tone, stared at her with a sharp look, and asked again: "I heard you know the Prime Minister's Lady?"
Sister Lin nodded subconsciously, and felt very upset and hurriedly replied: "I know you, you know you very well."
But there was a hint of panic in his eyes, trying to hide something, but this look became more and more suspicious when everyone saw it.
Xi Yu raised his hand slightly, his tone was plain but with a sense of indifference: "Since that's the case, you can rest first, and I'll come to ask you for questions tomorrow."
After saying that, Xi Yu winked at Luo Xiaoyu. Luo Xiaoyu understood it and walked up to Sister Lin and said coldly: "Follow me and take you to another room to stay."
When Sister Lin heard this, she opened her eyes widened, her face full of confusion and anxiety, and asked, "What does this mean? Why do you take me to another room?"
A sneer appeared on Luo Xiaoyu's face, and his eyes were full of warnings.
"If you let you go, just leave, be obedient. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude to you."
Seeing this, Sister Lin was unwilling to accept this, but she didn't dare to say more. She had to follow Luo Xiaoyu to the other room in shame. Along the way, she was wondering what would be waiting for her next.
Luo Xiaoyu will be back soon.
At this time, the afterglow of the setting sun has gradually disappeared and the sky is approaching darkness.
Xi Yu took out some currency from his sleeve and handed it to Luo Xiaoyu. His expression was slow, and he said, "It's going to be late. You can buy some wine and food. Today, everyone is tired. Let's have a meal together to relieve it. As for everything, I'll leave it to make a decision tomorrow."
Luo Xiaoyu respectfully took the currency and replied: "Yes, sir."
Then he turned around and walked out of the room quickly, facing the darkening twilight, towards the direction of the tavern.
Soon, Luo Xiaoyu returned with wine and food, and four of them sat around the table.
The candlelight swayed, reflecting on the slightly tired faces of everyone.
Just as they were about to get their chopsticks, Sister Lin, imprisoned in another room, shook the window frantically and shouted at the top of her lungs: "Who are you? Why do you lock me up here? Let me go!" The voice seemed particularly abrupt and harsh in the quiet courtyard.
Xi Yu frowned slightly, put down the chopsticks in his hand, and responded in a higher voice: "Don't shout anymore. If you shout thirsty, no one will bring you water. Stay obediently, and when we use the meal, we will give you some leftovers later."
After saying that, he ignored Sister Lin who continued to shout and turned to everyone to continue dining.
However, Sister Lin's shouting was like a thorn on her back, making the meal a little dull.
Sister Lin's shouting failed. Seeing that everyone had no response, she gradually lost her strength and her voice turned into a sad cry.
"Please, let me go out, I did nothing..." The crying was full of helplessness and despair, which spread far away in this quiet night.
However, Xi Yu and the other two seemed to have not heard of it, just eating silently.
Xi Yu's face was calm and focused on the food in front of him.
Gan Mei lowered her head slightly, occasionally glanced at the direction of the sound with her eyes, and a trace of unbearableness flashed in her eyes, but she did not say a word. Luo Xiaoyu looked cold and always paid attention to the movements around her to prevent any accidents.
The whole room was shrouded in a delicate atmosphere, only Sister Lin's crying echoed intermittently, and the slight chewing sounds of the four people and the collision of bowls and chopsticks, forming a strange and stalemate picture.
After everyone finished their meal, Xi Yu gave Luo Xiaoyu a wink. Luo Xiaoyu understood and got up to pack up some leftovers, and carried it to the house where Sister Lin was imprisoned.
When Sister Lin heard the footsteps, a glimmer of hope ignited in her eyes. When she saw that there was only leftovers, she suddenly opened her eyes wide and cursed.
"You beasts, just send me these things? Let me go!" Her hands clasped on the window frame, and her body trembled violently with anger.
Luo Xiaoyu looked at her coldly and said expressionlessly: "Don't think about it. It's impossible to be let go. Do you like to eat this food? If you starve yourself, no one will feel sorry for you."
After saying that, he stuffed the food into the gap in the window, and regardless of how Sister Lin scolded her, he turned around and left.
Sister Lin looked at the pile of leftover rice, angry and anxious, but she had no choice but to continue venting her dissatisfaction and resentment in the house. The night outside the house became deeper and deeper, as if she had quietly swallowed all the disputes and secrets.
Luo Xiaoyu hurriedly returned to Xi Yu, and asked with a hint of worry on her face: "Sir, what should I do if this woman continues to make trouble in the second half of the night?"
Xi Yu looked up slightly, with a hint of confidence in his eyes, and said calmly: "Let her go. If she is willing to do it, she will have to make it enough. I don't believe that she can stay awake and will stop tired sooner or later."
Time passed slowly, as Xi Yu expected, after a while of trouble, Sister Lin gradually lost her strength.
After all, my stomach was empty and hunger was coming like a tide.
At first, she was disgusted with the leftovers, but she didn't care much about it at this time. She started eating it voraciously, and even ate it with relish.
The house finally returned to peace, leaving only the slight chewing sounds made by Sister Lin occasionally.
The morning light is slightly dewed, and a new day is quietly coming.
Xi Yu got up early, with decisive eyes in his eyes, and he gave orders to the secret guards.
"Go and release Wang Henghua and take it to the open space next to the sorghum field in the village."
The secret guard knelt on one knee, and after receiving the order, he flashed his body and quickly disappeared into the morning mist.
Then, Xi Yu turned to Luo Xiaoyu again.
"You also brought Sister Lin there. Today, it is time to get the truth about many things."
Luo Xiaoyu nodded and said yes, turned around and walked towards the house where Sister Lin was imprisoned.
At this time, Sister Lin looked a little haggard after a night of tossing.
Luo Xiaoyu opened the door and said coldly: "Follow me."
Although Sister Lin was full of doubts and anxiety, she did not dare to disobey and could only follow Luo Xiaoyu obediently.
In the open space next to the sorghum field, the breeze gently brushed the sorghum straw, making a rustling sound, as if whispering to the upcoming confrontation.
Xi Yu stood with his hands behind his back, quietly waiting for the arrival of Wang Henghua and Sister Lin. His figure seemed particularly firm in the morning light, as if all conspiracies and tricks would be hidden in front of him.
After a while, people were brought.
Xi Yu's eyes flashed and he whispered to Luo Xiaoyu: "Go and call everyone in the village and let them come here to watch the fun. The more people, the better."
Luo Xiaoyu understood it and walked quickly towards the village.
The news spread quickly in the village like wings. When the villagers heard that Wang Henghua was going to be unlucky today, they suddenly became curious and put down their work and rushed towards the sorghum field.
For a moment, the originally quiet sorghum field was crowded with people, and noises came one after another.
"Have you heard that? That guy Wang Henghua is going to be retribution."
"Yes, I don't know what happened, we have to take a good look."
Everyone said and said something, their eyes were full of anticipation and excitement, and they were all waiting for a good show to begin.
Wang Henghua and Sister Lin were taken to the sorghum field and looked at each other, both of whom saw the embarrassment and confusion in each other's eyes.
Wang Henghua frowned, thinking in his heart that what Sister Lin had done was actually involved.
Sister Lin couldn't help but shouted loudly at Xi Yu: "Who are you? Why did you get me here? I know the Prime Minister's wife. If you dare to offend me, the consequences will not be able to bear!"
Her voice was a little trembling. Although she pretended to be calm, she could not hide the fear in her eyes.
When Wang Henghua heard Xi Yu's words, he was stunned and full of surprise: This woman actually claimed to be related to the Prime Minister's wife? He looked up at Sister Lin, with doubts and vigilance in his eyes.
Xi Yu stood aside, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth, and glanced back and forth on the two of them, as if he was scrutinizing the two preys that fell into a trap.
"You all kept saying that you were related to the Prime Minister's wife, but I was curious. I wonder if what you were talking about was the same wife?" Xi Yu paused, put his hands on his chest, and continued leisurely, "Well, I'll give you a chance. You two might as well check it out."
Sister Lin and Wang Henghua looked at each other, and no one dared to speak first for a moment.
Sister Lin was nervous. She knew that her lies were just fabricated for fraud. At this moment, facing Xi Yu's intriguing joking gaze, she felt like a ray of light on her back.
At this time, villagers rushed over like a tide, surrounding the open space next to the sorghum field.
Everyone whispered, their eyes focused on the strange Sister Lin, and their faces were full of doubts and curiosity.
Chapter completed!