The three of them entered the Hou Mansion and were taken to the main hall. After a while, Zhang Wen walked in.
Seeing Zhang Wen, Li Hao quickly wanted to ask Huining Hou and his wife what their attitude was.
But before Li Hao could say anything, Huining Hou and his wife walked in from behind. Li Hao and the others had to salute and say hello, and then sat down separately.
After everyone sat down, Huining Hou opened his mouth and asked everyone about their life in the camp, with a friendly and thoughtful look.
Then, with some compliments and complaints from Li Hao, he began to give guidance to everyone as an elder.
The few people chatted and chatted farther and farther away. Li Hao thought he could escape the disaster.
But Zhang Wen's mother, Mrs. Song, saw that her husband was going too far off topic, so she interrupted him directly.
He said: "Master Marquis, I don't know anything about the military affairs. Why don't you ask them to talk to them alone one day when you are free.
Today it’s more important to talk about business first, don’t you think? "
After hearing Mrs. Song's words, Zhang Zhang came to his senses and said, "Yes, yes, yes, let's do business first."
Then he looked at Li Hao and said, "I heard from Zhang Wen that you helped him introduce a good match during this trip south. I wonder if this is the case."
Upon hearing this, Li Hao and the other three were at a loss. Gu Tingye and Li Hao knew the truth, but they didn't expect Zhang Wen to blame Li Hao.
Yang Wenyuan, on the other hand, was really confused by the different words from both sides.
At this time, Li Hao subconsciously glanced at Zhang Wen out of the corner of his eye and found that he was secretly waving his hand underneath, and he immediately guessed that Zhang Wen might be deceiving him.
Then he said: "The cause of this matter is indeed related to me, but the development of things was definitely not my intention."
Then Li Hao told what happened from beginning to end. Until Li Hao finished speaking, the two of them did not speak, but just looked at Li Hao quietly.
However, Li Hao told the truth and looked at the two of them confidently.
After being silent for a while, Mrs. Song said: "Wen'er originally liked it, and Mr. Hou and I didn't want to stop it.
But although my family does not seek to be a high-ranking family, the daughter of a businessman is too different. "
Regarding Mrs. Song's words, Li Hao said: "Family status is of course a very important aspect, but it is not absolute. Marrying a wife should be a virtuous one, and a virtuous wife will prosper the family for three generations.
Miss Pinlan has a forthright temperament, intelligence, kindness, and open-mindedness, which is obvious to all.
Gu Tingye and Yang Wenyuan also met Miss Pinlan in Youyang. "
Hearing what Li Hao said, Kai Zhang and Mrs. Song looked at Yang Wenyuan, waiting for Yang Wenyuan's answer.
When he saw the need to express his position, Yang Wenyuan was not ambiguous and directly vouched for what Li Hao said.
Gu Tingye, who was next to him, also spoke up when he saw this. Moreover, Gu Tingye's biological mother was also from a merchant family. She used herself as an example to explain and beautify herself, and by the way, she also said some kind words to Pinlan.
After listening to what everyone said, I looked at the faces of Zhang Kai and Mrs. Song.
Li Hao realized that this matter seemed to be interesting, so he suggested: "Actually, no matter what we say, the information we get from other people's mouths is always not accurate.
It would be better to find an opportunity for the eldest lady to meet Miss Pinlan in person. Then we will know what she is like at first sight. "
After hearing this, Mrs. Li asked curiously: "How can we meet here? Do you still want us to go to Youyang?"
Li Hao explained: "Of course this is not the case. It is best not to take any action before the matter is decided, so as not to ruin the reputation of the two families.
My idea is that the old lady from the Sheng family in Jiying Lane is now on her way back to Beijing. When the old lady returns to Bianjing, I will ask the old lady for help and invite Miss Pinlan to come to Beijing and let the lady see it with her own eyes. look. "
After hearing Li Hao's words, Madam Song replied: "The method you suggested is fine, but I won't make it difficult for you. I'd better go to the Sheng Mansion myself and ask the old lady for help."
Li Hao knew in his heart that he still didn't believe what a few people said, and wanted to ask the old lady face to face. Then he said: "Thank you for your understanding, Madam. I will inform Madam Sheng when she returns to Bianjing."
At this point, the topic was temporarily over. After chatting with a few people for a while, Mrs. Song left.
Then Li Hao found an excuse to leave, and Yang Wenyuan and Gu Tingye beside him left with Li Hao.
Zhang Wen escorted them out. On the way, Li Hao asked Zhang Wen why he deceived him in the first place.
Zhang Wen explained: "Fortunately, you just told the truth. My parents are a little suspicious. You deliberately wanted to interfere in my family's affairs, fearing that you had any bad intentions.
Fortunately, you reacted quickly, otherwise it would have been terrible if you had answered incorrectly just now. "
After listening to Zhang Wen's words, Li Hao suddenly realized that they were worried that he would interfere with the affairs of Huininghou Mansion in this way.
However, although Li Hao didn't like their concerns, he could understand them.
After saying goodbye to Zhang Wen, they went home.
Then Li Hao received the news from Shitou amidst Zhang Wen's mutterings that Mrs. Sheng and Minglan had arrived in Bianjing.
So Li Hao asked Zhang Wen to take the news back. As for what happened next, Li Hao could only let Zhang Wen wish for himself.
But before Madam Song could go to see Mrs. Sheng, Li Hao saw Minglan at her home.
By the time Li Hao arrived, Ming Lan had already finished asking the doctor and was sitting in the hall, lost in thought.
In addition, there were only Xiaodie, Wei Shi and Li Jian in the room, and no other servants were seen.
It wasn't until Li Hao entered the house and approached that Mrs. Wei discovered that Li Hao was back.
So when Li Hao sat down, Mrs. Wei explained what had just happened and showed Li Hao the doctor's testimony.
Of course, Li Hao knew all this and was just using it as a cover-up.
After pretending to read it, Li Hao asked: "Cousin, how do you plan to handle this matter?"
Before Minglan could speak, Mrs. Wei said: "What's the point of asking? Murder to pay for life, debt to pay for money. Lin Sushuang killed your aunt, so she should be severely punished."
Li Hao said: "It is not difficult to punish Lin Sushuang. All we need to do is submit a letter of seal to Kaifeng Mansion. With the witness's confession, I will ask Mr. Ouyang to investigate strictly. Lin Sushuang will not escape death.
But in this case, can my cousin really risk the honor and disgrace of the Sheng family? "
After listening to Li Hao's words, Minglan finally came to her senses.
He said: "There is no rush now. When I go back to test my father's intentions, it is best to resolve the matter at the Sheng family and not really go to court."
After speaking, he comforted Mrs. Wei for a few words and then stood up to leave.
Seeing that Minglan was about to leave, Li Hao said he would see Minglan out and waited until he left the main hall and went to the courtyard.
Because now there is no message from the Shangyuan Festival and no thank-you banquet from Marquis Ningyuan, Li Hao is no longer sure about the direction of Minglan and Qi Heng.
In addition, Princess Pingning did not change the subject this time, and Li Hao did not know whether Minglan would really be in danger, so he wanted to explain something.
Seeing no one around, Li Hao stopped Minglan and asked, "After my cousin returns to Beijing, have you still contacted Qi Heng?"
Minglan replied: "Why does my cousin ask this?"
Li Hao did not answer, but asked again: "My cousin must have heard about Rong Feiyan when she came back. Does my cousin know why she died?"
After hearing this, Minglan was even more confused.
So Li Hao thought to himself and said: "Rong Feiyan and the head of Jiacheng County both fall in love with Qi Heng and intend to get married.
The Rong family mentioned this beforehand, and then King Yong also mentioned it. Not long after, the Shangyuan Festival incident happened. "
Hearing this, Minglan's eyes flickered and her voice trembled as she said, "You mean..., didn't you say that nothing was found?"
Li Hao replied: "Of course we can't find out. The matter of establishing an heir in the official family is imminent. Who dares to investigate at this time will find out nothing.
I told my cousin about this today because I just wanted her to understand her situation and pay attention to her safety.
In addition, I have to ask my cousin to keep this matter in mind and stop talking to others. "
After learning these two pieces of news in one day, Minglan felt like she was in a trance. She left Li's Mansion in confusion and got on the carriage.
After returning to Mu Cangzhai, Minglan lay quietly on the bed, thinking about it for a while.
