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"small stone."

She hugged the little stone who came running over and touched his head, "You've grown taller and stronger."

"Yes, he ate well every day during the time you were away."

Jiang Yao came over, tears welling in her eyes. The joy on her face couldn't be concealed. She looked Wen Qingzhi up and down and said with concern, "You've lost weight."

Wen Qingzhi looked relaxed as she sat on the stool holding the little stone. "If you don't eat well and don't sleep well, you'll naturally lose weight."

She looked at Jiang Yao and asked, "No one has come to cause trouble while I've been away, right?"

Jiang Yao's face flashed with difficulty, and she shook her head, "No."

Seeing that she didn't want to say, Wen Qingzhi stopped asking.

She said: "Chun Yu said that Sister Zheng's family has arrived. It was arranged by my sister-in-law. Thank you for your hard work."

Jiang Yao shook her head, her cheeks flushed, "It's not hard."

"I asked them to live not far from you and sent people to ask if they needed anything every day. They were very polite and always said they didn't need anything."

"It's okay. Since there's no shortage, don't worry about it."

"By the way, Zhang Yao and her family left. When they left, they wanted to give me twenty taels of silver, but I confiscated it."

Jiang Yao began to tell her everything that happened at home. "I think if it were you, you probably wouldn't accept it either."

Wen Qingzhi nodded. "Zhang Ye works hard outside, and all his money is hard-earned. It's unnecessary."

"I think so too."

After that, she looked at Wen Qingzhi embarrassedly and said, "Azhi, I have something to discuss with you."

Wen Qingzhi raised her eyes, a little curious.

This was the first time Jiang Yao took the initiative to tell her that something happened.

"Sister-in-law, tell me."

"The Jiang family... has a half-sister who I have a good relationship with. She's also being raised away from home. Her aunt died two days ago, and the Jiang family thought she had no value, so they just let her go."

"She came to scold me a few days ago, saying that the Jiang family hadn't sent her money or food for a long time, so she wanted to come to me for help."

She twisted her handkerchief, her eyes dodging. "She's a nice person. We used to help each other out... I think there are a lot of empty rooms at home. Can she come and stay?"

"She's with me. There's no need to carve out a separate yard."

Jiang Ying spoke carefully, fearing that she would upset Wen Qingzhi.

Logically speaking, Jiang Yao was the master of the house, so bringing someone to stay temporarily was not a big deal.

But that person is from the Jiang family...

Judging from all the current signs, the Wen family’s affairs are closely related to the Jiang family.

It is hard not to be suspicious when a member of the Jiang family suddenly appears at this moment.

“Sister-in-law, this is your home too. If you want, bring her here. It’s okay.”

Jiang Yao is a simple person, and she doesn't want Jiang Yao to feel a sense of belonging in the Wen family.

"But, sister-in-law, we still have some things to clarify."

She said sternly, "You and I both know what the Jiang family is like. The Wen and Jiang families are now on opposite sides. We don't know whether this concubine of the Jiang family is on the same side as the Jiang family."

"Of course, I'm not doubting you, sister-in-law. It's just... our family is in such a state now that we can't afford to suffer any more."

As she spoke, her eyes fell on Little Stone, "Besides, look at Little Stone. What will Little Stone do if something happens to us?"

"The general's family will not treat him well, let alone you."

Having said this, Wen Qingzhi believed that Jiang Yao could understand.

After hearing this, Jiang Yao calmed down. She knew that her sister's presence at this moment was too suspicious.

But, thinking about the kindness she had shown her over the years, she couldn't just stand by and watch him die.

"Just for a while, then I'll let her go."

She forced a smile and said, "This is the Wen family, not the Jiang family. I am just her sister. I can't support her forever."

"In that case, sister-in-law will make the arrangements."

"Thank you."

After Jiang Yao expressed her gratitude, spring rain came.

Seeing this, Jiang Yao felt it was not appropriate to stay any longer, so she left with Xiao Shitou.

Wen Qingzhi took a nice bath. When she came out, Mrs. Li brought her the prepared noodles. Lin Lang and Chang Baicao also came over, along with Zhang Ye.

Lin Lang came in with a bag of snacks, saying that he bought them when he passed by.

After they sat down to eat, Wen Qingzhi asked Zhang Ye about his recent movements in Beijing.

Zhang Ye said, "Jiang Ying is pregnant. This way, the Jiang and Yuan families are tied together..."

After a series of explanations, he continued, "A concubine of the Jiang family has been in close contact with the young lady of your house recently. This matter—"

"I know."

Wen Qingzhi slurped a mouthful of noodles and said, "My sister-in-law said that her half-sister was abandoned by the Jiang family and wanted to come to her for refuge."

Hearing this, Zhang Ye chuckled, "Girls from the Jiang family always manage to emerge from everywhere."

"I've investigated this person, and he's not a good person."

Wen Qingzhi raised her eyebrows and said, "They said the Jiang family had run out of food and water and were almost starving to death, so they had no choice but to come."

"impossible."

Zhang Ye flatly denied it, saying, "Although she's a concubine's daughter, she's deeply favored by Jiang Huan. The food, clothing, and daily necessities she sends her every month are no worse than Jiang Ying's. Otherwise, she wouldn't have the ability to help Madam Wen."

While Zhang Ye was speaking, he had been observing Wen Qingzhi's expression. When he saw her smile, he couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.

"They just think that my sister-in-law is kind-hearted and doesn't go out, so she doesn't know much about their family affairs. They want to use this to sneak into the Wen family and gain benefits that are beneficial to them."

"That……"

"Just let her in."

Wen Qingzhi finished her last mouthful of noodles, sweat already forming on her forehead. "Zhang Ye, keep an eye on her for me and report every move to me."

"this--"

"I will speak to your master when he returns."

Zhang Ye is Feng Junxiao's man, so naturally he can't always stay by Wen Qingzhi's side.

"it is good."

Zhang Ye nodded in agreement, and Lin Lang jokingly asked, "Why didn't Miss Wen let me follow you?"

Wen Qingzhi glanced at him and said, "You're making too much noise. You might alert the enemy."

When these words were spoken, Zhang Ye and others laughed. Lin Lang was furious, but did not dare to say anything more.

"How are the Zheng family?"

Zhang Ye shook his head. "When I arrived in the capital, the Zheng family had already arrived a long time ago. They stayed in their mansion all day and rarely went out."

"The Baili family did send people here twice, but they were driven away both times. Also, the Zheng family went to the Baili family and asked for all of Miss Zheng's remaining dowry back."

“So easy?”

"Of course it wasn't easy, and I heard it wasn't a good situation either. They relented in order not to alarm His Majesty."

Zhang Ye said, "But I didn't bring back much. The Baili family has been squandering money recklessly in recent years. With Baili Yan's meager salary, it's almost impossible to bring back much."

Hearing this, Wen Qingzhi sneered, "He really has the nerve to live a good life relying on a woman's dowry, and yet he dares to be fickle."

"Now, almost everyone in the capital knows about the Baili family."

"It's what he deserves."

Wen Qingzhi gave them a comment and told them to do as they pleased. "I'm going to meet the Zheng family. Zhang Ye, go to my sister-in-law's place and keep an eye on her for the next two days. Keep an eye on that Jiang family concubine for me."

"If there's anything wrong with her... kill her."

"Yes."

Zhang Ye liked Wen Qingzhi's ruthlessness, just like his master. ...

Wen Qingzhi turned and came to the courtyard where the Zheng family was sitting. As soon as she entered, there were servants waiting for her.

Chun Yu took the lead and stepped forward, "This is my daughter, she came to visit."

“It’s Miss Wen!”

The man smiled and welcomed them in, "Miss Wen, please come in."

As he said this, he went into the house before them to report.

After not seeing each other for several months, Zheng Yue had already recovered and had snatched back her dowry. Now she looked radiant.

"Azhi, you're finally back!"

She came forward with a smile, grabbed Wen Qingzhi's hand, and frowned, "Why is it so cold? Come in and talk!"

As she spoke, she led Wen Qingzhi inside. "Someone just came to report that you're back. Come see me later. I thought you must be very tired after such a long journey since you just came back, so I didn't want to bother you any more."

"I didn't expect you to come here now!"

"I was just chatting with my parents and brother, and just as I mentioned you, you came!"

The two walked a few steps to the door, and three people came out. They looked friendly and looked not much different from Zheng Yue, with some similarities.