Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 114 Looking at each other

Liu Yuechu stole a glance at the courtyard within the courtyard. "Has something really happened?" Her eyes showed not fear, but curiosity and excitement.

In particular, the strong smell of medicine in the courtyard indicated that something had happened here.

Yuan Cuo glanced sideways and saw that Hou Lai and Yuwen Chan were no longer there. He then took Liu Yuechu's hand and led her to a corner where the air was fresher to sit down and talk.

The story goes that the Third Prince and the Crown Prince sent the Golden Feather Guards to silence Yuwen Chen, "...but Yuwen Chan was also discovered, and Zhang Xinyan personally pursued and killed him. We don't know if they will change their mind about silencing him and framing him. Let's wait and see."

Liu Yuechu was dumbfounded; she hadn't expected the Crown Prince and Qin Muyan to join forces!

“But Wei Gongming has already led the county yamen runners to search the courtyard, and the Golden Feather Guards are also conducting a search. I managed to get Bai Shao to cover it up, but I'm afraid he won't be so easy to deal with.” She could only tell the truth.

Yuan Cuo clicked his tongue. "Or should I go take a look?"

"Forget it, I'll go. If you go, he'll be even more relentless, and he might even drag out every rat to search for it." Liu Yuechu already knew the gist of the matter and was even more determined not to let Wei Gongming search this place.

Even the slightest clues aren't easy to erase; it takes time.

Looking at his filthy robes, Yuan Cuo knew it was indeed inappropriate for him to appear. Besides, he had experienced Wei Gongming's jealousy firsthand since childhood.

"I'm afraid it's inconvenient for me to leave his side tonight, as his injuries are still unstable, but it doesn't seem right for him to stay overnight in such a dilapidated courtyard?"

Liu Yuechu blinked her eyes. "Husband, just say what you have to say."

Yuan Cuo coughed twice. "What I mean is, my wife should make up her mind sooner rather than later, whether to keep him, send him away, or..." He raised his hand and traced a line on his neck, "so that we can decide how to treat him."

After careful consideration, Liu Yuechu said, "Let's stick to the original plan." Although things have changed, it doesn't mean the original idea is unworkable. "If Wei Gongming insists on searching this place, we'll carry him to the neighboring yard, which is also ours..." In fact, this whole yard belongs to her.

In her previous life, she married Wei Gongming, but Huajiao did not come with her. So she arranged for Huajiao to marry Chunshu's son and gave him three small courtyards as a dowry.

She also provided two houses for Uncle Chun's retirement...

Fortunately, she was generous at that time. After she entered the Marquis's mansion, all the property was controlled by Wei Gongming, who even inquired about the monthly allowances of the maids.

After she was imprisoned by Wei Gongming, Huajiao would bribe people in the Marquis's mansion every now and then to secretly send her some interesting items. It's just a pity that they never met again in their previous life.

Yuan Cuo couldn't help but chuckle and sigh, "Marrying the richest woman is truly wonderful. Even when faced with trouble, she can remain calm and doesn't need to panic at all."

The couple whispered a few more words to each other, and then Liu Yuechu hurriedly left.

As expected, Wei Gongming insisted on investigating the inner courtyard. "This is a search warrant from the county government. I am acting in accordance with the law. If you ladies continue to obstruct me, don't blame me for being impolite."

In his past life, he disliked white peony and Sichuan pepper, so he refused to allow them to be part of his dowry. When he saw them again in this life, his face unconsciously turned icy cold, as if he harbored a deep-seated hatred for them.

The accompanying constables were also surprised. Normally, these were all courtyards belonging to women, and they would just glance at them and let them pass...

But Wei Gongming had already spoken, and the constables dared not slack off. "Stop making trouble, or let your master come out and speak. Don't let these two little girls chatter away here; they're making our ears deaf."

Bai Shao was quick-witted and had a loud voice. Hearing such mockery, she became even more furious, putting her hands on her hips. "The Golden Feather Guards were just here, and now you're here again? Not only did you check the outer courtyard, but you also want to check the women's quarters? There's no reason for this!"

“Our lady is not someone who can be easily bullied, and she has nothing to do with the person you are investigating. Prince Wei had a grudge against our lady because of a kite, and almost everyone in the capital knows about it. In my opinion, he is using this as an excuse to settle a personal score and target our master!”

"It's not impossible to investigate, but let a woman investigate instead!"

"Otherwise, even if you take this search warrant, I won't admit it!"

Bai Shao launched into a scathing tirade, even bringing up the matter of Zhiyuan's marriage selection.

The constables were instantly gloating. They naturally knew about this, but no one dared to say it openly.

"Your Highness, why don't we go to the next place? I don't think we'll escape to the women's quarters anyway," the head constable suggested.

If this smearing of face and dignity continues, who knows what kind of scandalous stories will emerge.

Wei Gongming's face was ashen, like the fierce Zhong Kui in a New Year's painting. "I was ordered to search this place to fulfill my duty, and I have no selfish motives. If you continue to cause trouble and refuse to move aside, you will all be taken to the county office for questioning!"

Bai Shao wanted to argue further, but Hua Jiao pulled her back. There was a limit to arguing; it would be troublesome if she were taken to the county government.

“Then we’ll wait for our mistress to come. She can only let you in if she agrees.” Bai Shao remained unyielding.

Wei Gongming, already impatient, directly ordered the yamen runners to force their way in, "Whether we search the courtyard or not, do we have to listen to a few maids? You've all wasted your lives wearing these uniforms!"

Left with no other option, the head constable had to push aside the maids and force his way in.

Bai Shao stumbled a couple of steps and almost fell. Just as she caught up, she saw Liu Yuechu coming out of the courtyard.

"Master, they've gone too far!" Bai Shao and Hua Jiao rushed over.

Liu Yuechu gave a moment of reassuring look, then smiled warmly at the constables, "I will not stop the government from conducting a search, but I wonder what happened? Could you tell us a thing or two? We'd like to be prepared."

"Hey, it's that Mongol Kingdom..." The head constable had barely begun speaking when he felt a chill run down his spine.

He glanced behind him instinctively, unable to decipher Wei Gongming's expression, and could only obediently step aside. "The county magistrate knows more details; we only know about searching and arresting people." This Lady Liu is already married, why bother? Is she still hoping to steal someone away?

Liu Yuechu's gaze slowly moved to Wei Gongming. This was the first time she had faced him directly since her rebirth, and the first time she had looked at him so seriously.

He looked weathered, with wrinkles, dark circles under his eyes, and deep lines on his cheeks, resembling a man in his thirties or forties.

His former high spirits and cheerful smile are long gone; the three lines between his brows could crush a mosquito.

His physique was no longer as robust as in his previous life; he had been worn down by the pressure and was now slightly hunched over.

What kind of poison did she take in her past life to be so bewitched by him? Liu Yuechu couldn't help but feel doubtful and confused about her past self.

"What has happened? Please tell me, Your Excellency County Magistrate." Her tone was as indifferent as unsalted noodles, devoid of joy or sorrow, as if she were speaking to a complete stranger.

Wei Gongming's eyes never left her.

He hoped that when their eyes met, he would see the reluctance and regret in her eyes, and even a trace of hatred would mean that she had never forgotten him.

But he saw nothing, only a familiar yet unfamiliar face.

He stood there quietly, his lips tightly closed, refusing to speak.

The constables had no idea what had gotten into him. They were supposed to be investigating Yuwen Chan, not reminiscing about the past.

"Magistrate?" Liu Yuechu called out again.