Although Lin Yan and others are full of confidence, after all, it involves the only son of a county prince and some other powerful children. It is impossible to say that it is not difficult.
However, we cannot turn a blind eye in the face of such injustice, so the only solution for now is to return to Chang'an City first and make long-term plans!
A few people gathered together for a moment, then said goodbye to the village chief and his wife, and ran towards Chang'an City.
There are still a few days left before the assessment deadline. If everything goes well, maybe we can handle this matter before the end.
The journey back was not short. Fortunately, the strength of these people was not low, so it took about half a day to arrive at Chang'an City.
After entering the city, several people discussed and decided to let Wei Meng stay temporarily in the small courtyard where Lin Yan lived. After all, the situation is unclear now, so the remaining people will go home to explain the situation and try to find out what the elders are saying.
If Wei Meng is brought back to the house from the beginning, let alone his status as a death row prisoner, there will be no room for maneuver if things don't work out.
Several people separated, Lin Yan and Ming Ya took Wei Meng towards the small courtyard where they lived, while Li Zongsheng, Xu Dahai and Xue Nichang went home to look for help.
This matter should not be rushed, and seeing that it was getting late, Lin Yan bought some meat and vegetables on the way, preparing to go back and cook. After all, Wei Meng was a death row prisoner, so if he was recognized when he went out to a restaurant, it would be another problem.
Although it is basically impossible to be such a coincidence, Lin Yan still adheres to the principle of being cautious, and it is better to do less than to do more.
Not long after, the three of them arrived in front of the small courtyard where Lin Yan lived. When they pushed the door open and went in, they happened to see Old Man Yang, his back hunched over, sweeping the courtyard with a big broom!
Lin Yan picked up the meat and vegetables in his hand, shook them, and said with a smile: "Uncle Yang, I will cook tonight, let's eat some together!"
Old Man Yang glanced at Lin Yan lightly and said, "No need!" After that, he continued to sweep the floor.
Lin Yan gave the thing to Wei Meng's hand, then quickly stepped forward, reaching out to take the broom in the old man's hand, and at the same time said: "Uncle Yang, please take a rest and let me do it!"
Unexpectedly, the old man still didn't appreciate it. The hand holding the broom moved to the side, and Lin Yan missed the opportunity.
Old Man Yang said angrily: "What? You think my old man is not in good health, so you still show off your youth and strength? Do you look down on me?"
Lin Yan couldn't laugh or cry at this time. He had a conscience. He really wanted to help the old man because he was getting older. Who knew that the old man's temper was still so weird? It seemed that Li Zongsheng had shrunk in front of the old man before. The reason!
While Lin Yan was stunned in embarrassment, Ming Ya walked up quickly, took Old Man Yang's arm and said, "Grandpa Yang, just take a rest, Xiao Yanzi is young, let him do the hard work! "
When Old Man Yang heard this, he smiled, and the wrinkles on his face stretched out, just like a blooming peony flower.
Then the old man threw the broom to Lin Yan and said, "Here it is, remember to sweep carefully! Ahem..."
Lin Yan agreed, silently took the broom and swept the yard, still thinking: Who did he provoke? It’s good to work hard and not fall short!
However, when did Ming Ya have such a good relationship with this stubborn old man? I will have to ask her later.
Naturally, Lin Yan didn't know that while he was immersed in making small mechanical toys (which he always considered to be handicrafts) some time ago, Ming Ya was bored by herself and gradually became familiar with this lonely old man.
Later she discovered that this old man looked scary and his fierceness was all pretended, but in fact he was softer than anyone else on the inside. He often talked to Mingya, saying that she was just like his granddaughter, and often cooked delicious food for her. Mingya also often chatted with the old man, and the two naturally became close. Those who didn’t know thought they were real grandparents!
Since he regards Ming Ya as his granddaughter, he naturally despises Lin Yan, a brat! This is human nature!
Looking at the scene in front of him, Wei Meng was also stunned at the entrance of the courtyard. He really didn't expect to see such a "warm" scene, although Lin Yan didn't think so.
As for Wei Meng's identity, for some reason, Old Man Yang didn't ask. Anyway, the old man usually seemed indifferent to other things, which saved Lin Yan from making excuses.
Lin Yan greeted Wei Meng to come in, and after cleaning the yard, he started cooking. Despite his young age, he can cook quite well.
It's no wonder that he has lived in a mountain village since he was a child, and the children there have all been heads of family for a long time. There is no need to deliberately learn to cook. It seems to have become a survival instinct, deeply engraved in one's bones.
Although all he can cook is some home-cooked food, it's not bad, at least better than this little girl Ming Ya. I thought that this girl knew how to cook a little bit, but after getting along with her for a while, Lin Yan realized that this girl didn't know anything about cooking.
Ask her to make egg drop soup, and she can boil unpeeled eggs with wild flowers picked from nowhere; ask her to make fish soup, and she can throw live fish directly into the pot, almost destroying the pot. The lid was overturned...
The only thing she can use is her sword skills. After all, she also uses swords. However, her way of chopping vegetables is a bit appalling!
He held a kitchen knife in his left and right hands, and then used both hands to move the knife as fast as flying. Those who knew it was chopping vegetables, but those who didn't know thought it was the "little butcher woman who had just grown up" from some family!
Over time, Lin Yan no longer dared to let her cook. Whenever he was free, he took on the responsibility of cooking for the two of them. After all, he really didn't want to experience those dark dishes anymore.
After a while, the food was ready. Lin Yan brought the hot food to the main room, set a full table, and invited several people to eat.
Even including the new Wei Meng and Old Man Yang who were eating together, there were only four people, so Lin Yan only prepared six dishes and one soup. After all, if he makes too much, he won’t be able to eat it, and waste is shameful. He thinks he is still very frugal!
After the four of them sat down, Lin Yan hurriedly and enthusiastically greeted everyone to eat, and said with a smile to Old Man Yang: "Uncle Yang, come on, come on, try the white-cut chicken I made."
Old Man Yang picked up a chopstick, put it in his mouth and chewed it, then glanced at Lin Yan and said, "Taichai!"
Then Mingya put a chopstick of meat slices into Old Man Yang's bowl and said, "Grandpa Yang, how about you try this green pepper meat slices?"
Old Man Yang chewed with a smile and kept praising: "Not bad, not bad, delicious!"
Lin Yan's mouth twitched slightly when he saw this, thinking: This old man! I cook all the food. If this girl Mingya asks you to eat it, you say it’s delicious. If I ask you to eat it, you criticize me. Do you want to treat her differently?
Having said that, the old man ate quite a lot. Seeing his arrogant behavior, Lin Yan and Wei Meng looked at each other and quickly moved their chopsticks, for fear that they would be snatched away by the old man if they were too late. .
After dinner, Wei Mengxian temporarily lived with Lin Yan. The two slept on the same kang again the next day. It was also... fate!
There was no words all night, and early the next morning, Li Zongsheng and others came one after another. Since Li Zongsheng was looking for this courtyard, he didn't have to worry about not finding Lin Yan if he led the way.
Seeing that several people came looking for him, Old Man Yang also saw that several of them had something to talk about, so he made an excuse to go out for a walk. Looking at the old man's back disappearing in the distance, Lin Yan smiled and shook his head, thinking: This The old man is quite cute sometimes!
Li Zongsheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this. There were not many people he was afraid of, but this old man was one of them. Every time he saw him, he was frightened. Now that he was gone, he could feel more relaxed.
Now that all the insiders were left in the yard, Lin Yan asked straight to the point: "How is the matter?"
Xu Dahai looked a little ugly when he heard this, and said: "I'm sorry, I told my father about the matter yesterday. Although he sympathized with Brother Wei Meng's experience, after all, he is the Minister of Rites, and this matter does not fall under his jurisdiction. If you want to get involved, it would be overstepping your authority and would be detrimental to you!"
Xue Nichang on the side also continued: "The situation here is similar. Grandma said that as my father, I have to be more cautious when acting in Chang'an. It has been a taboo for military attachés to interfere in government affairs since ancient times. It's okay to say hello, but to interfere. It could be counterproductive.”
Wei Meng was a little disappointed when he heard this, and Lin Yan also had some premonitions about this result. After all, in the officialdom, everyone has their own difficulties. Sometimes one's wealth and life are tied to the head of the family, and it is impossible to take risks for an outsider.
They may sympathize with Wei Meng, but they will never bet their own futures just for this sympathy. Such irrational things cannot happen to people in official circles!
However, he, Lin Yan, was not an official, but just a commoner, so he took the gamble!
Li Zongsheng on the side saw that no one asked him, and he suddenly became anxious and said: "My father is the most suitable person to handle this matter, why don't you ask me?"
Lin Yan looked up at him and said, "What? Your father also has something to hide?"
Li Zongsheng shook his head and said: "No, my father agreed and asked me to come and inform him first. After a while, the Yamen will come to take Wei Meng to court and he will personally preside over the matter!"
Lin Yan raised his eyebrows when he heard this. Apparently Master Shaoyin's reaction was somewhat beyond his expectation. According to his original thought, even if Lord Shaoyin is willing to uphold justice for Wei Meng, he should think about it in the long term!
Lin Yan was really surprised by such a quick reaction speed and direct handling method.
Wei Meng on the side had already clenched his fists in excitement. He had been waiting for this moment for more than two years. Whether he could avenge his wife and clear himself of his grievances this time all depended on his subsequent trip to court!
A few people briefly discussed the next details. While they were talking, a group of government officials entered the door of the small courtyard. The leader asked: "Who is Wei Meng?"
