She asked sadly, "Didn't you say you were a hunter from the mountains? Why did you lie to me? If I had known you were a monk, how could I have borne you children and endured the world's insults for nothing?"

The abbot hurriedly explained: "I have my reasons!"

The woman raised her hand and slapped him hard across the face: "You are a liar. Buddha should punish fake monks like you!"

His two children rushed to him and spat at him: "Liar, you are a liar!"

The abbot was filled with grief and anger; his reputation was completely ruined.

Zhan Yan said coldly: "Since he is a fake monk, he must be publicly tried by the people. Come, take him away!"

Although Mingyun was not captured during the trip to the Buddhist temple, the abbot's two faces were accidentally exposed.

When the emperor learned about this, he was naturally furious.

He ordered the punishment of the abbot and began a thorough investigation of the monks in the Buddhist temple.

Lin Yiwan returned to Zhan Yihou's mansion, feeling somewhat uneasy.

She thought Mingyun might be the missing Madam Ye, and she had gone completely crazy.

She wanted to kill her and her mother and refused to give up.

When Zhan Yan came back from outside, he saw her sitting on the bed with a lot on her mind.

He asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you still upset about the Buddhist temple?"

Lin Yiwan nodded. "I'm still unwilling to accept this. This trip to the Buddhist temple has made my mother ill. Her lungs are severely damaged. The slightest mistake will cause her to cough violently, and no medicine can stop it!"

Zhan Yan soothed her gently, "She'll be fine. Didn't Grandfather go find some cough medicine for her? When he comes back, maybe there will be a turn for the better!"

Lin Yiwan frowned and asked, "Is there still no news about Mingyun? Logically speaking, we sealed off the Buddhist temple, so she shouldn't be able to escape!"

Zhan Yan groaned, "You're right. I've searched everywhere, but there's no sign of her. She must have some skills to evade my search!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ling'er's voice came from outside: "My Lord, Madam, the owner of the Treasure Pavilion is here!"

Lin Yiwan asked in surprise, "What is the owner of the Treasure Pavilion doing here?"

Zhan Yan did not answer, but walked out quickly.

When he came back, he had an exquisite wooden box in his hand.

Zhan Yan stretched out his hand to open it, and the ruby ​​hairpin inside emitted a dazzling and charming light.

It would be a lie for Lin Yiwan to say that she wasn't touched. She and Zhan Yan were already an old couple, and he still gave her a gift.

I have to say that the ruby ​​hairpin is really beautiful. The crystal clear gem is very attractive.

Zhan Yan helped her put it on himself and asked in a low voice, "Do you like it?"

A smile appeared on Lin Yiwan's pretty face. How could she spoil the fun at this moment? Otherwise, he would not send her off in the future.

She nodded heavily. "I like it. This ruby ​​is so bright and sparkling. It must have cost a lot of money, right?"

Zhan Yan shook his head: "No, the raw stone was sent back from the border by my mother. She and General Min found it. There are still a few pieces. She said she would keep them for Zhan Miao's dowry!"

Lin Yiwan missed her mother-in-law very much. After not seeing her for several years, she didn't know what she looked like now.

Perhaps because of the gift, her mood improved a lot.

She accompanied Zhan Yan to dinner and asked Zhan Xuan and Ye Li about their next plans.

Both of them said that they wanted to go back to the border military camp and would never stay in the capital as second-generation rich people.

Lin Yiwan agreed with this decision. She also believed that a good man should have ambitions and that Zhan Xuan and Ye Li should not be confined to the backyard.

As for Xie Jianshu, he also wanted to follow.

But before leaving, he asked Xie Ru to go to the mansion to act as a matchmaker.

Xie Ru is now radiant. Her life is getting better and better, and her whole face exudes brightness and nobility.

Lin Yiwan admired her current state very much. She knew better than anyone that after breaking free from the constraints of men, a woman might become even more dazzling.

So, don’t force anything!

Xie Ru said with a complicated expression, "I thought my son would never be lucky enough to marry Qing Ning in this life, but I didn't expect that he would be willing to sacrifice his life for her. He was stabbed, and it actually ushered in a turning point!"

Lin Yiwan smiled bitterly: "Does my obedient daughter have to become your wife in the Xie family?"

It is said that the more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more satisfied she is. But she gets angry when she sees Xie Jianshu. Why does she target her Qing Ning?

Obviously, he was a well-behaved, obedient and honest child before!

Xie Ru saw her reluctance and promised her: "If Qing Ning and Xie Jianshu can get married, I don't mind letting him be the son-in-law!"

Lin Yiwan waved her hand: "I can't make the decision. I have to ask Qing Ning's opinion first!"

Ling'er went to invite Qingning, who was choosing new styles for shoes with Zhan Miao.

Zhan Miao said, "Sister Qingning, I saw that the girls in the school all used pink pearls to decorate their shoes. They looked beautiful and delicate. I want them too!"

Qing Ning chuckled: "If you only use pink pearls, it won't stand out. How about I dye them purple for you?"

Zhan Miao was satisfied and surprised: "You can highlight your hair?"

Qing Ning nodded: "Of course, it's not difficult. I will put the white pearls into the dye later, and they will soon become purple pearls!"

Zhan Miao reached out and hugged her tightly: "Sister, you are really amazing. My purple pearl is the only one in the whole capital. Those little sisters will definitely be very envious!"

Zhan Qingning asked the maid beside her to pick out a few white pearls of excellent quality and place them in a white jade bowl.

Just then Ling'er arrived and said respectfully, "Miss Qingning, Prince Xie's mother has come to our house to propose marriage. Madam asked me to invite you over to ask for your opinion!"

Zhan Miao jumped up first: "Oh, it's Xie Xiaoshu. He's still thinking about my sister Qing Ning? He's so persistent!"

A blush appeared on Zhan Qingning's pretty face, and she quickly said, "Meow, don't make a noise, or everyone will know!"

Zhan Miao held her hand tightly and urged: "Let's go and see, it's Aunt Ru herself!"

Zhan Qingning was dragged away by her. She said anxiously, "Meow, go slower. I haven't decided whether to agree to him or not!"

Zhan Miao turned around in surprise: "Sister Qingning, do you have any other concerns? Do you think Xie Jianshu is not good enough?"

Zhan Qingning subconsciously denied: "No, he is a good person, but I am not ready to marry him yet!"

Zhan Miao suddenly realized: "You are reluctant to leave us, right?"

Zhan Qingning nodded: "Well, my mother and father are very busy, I want to share more of their worries!"

Zhan Miao reached out and hugged her: "I can't bear to leave you either, but we can't selfishly tie you down in Zhan Yihou's mansion. I heard from others that if you can't get married when you're old, you'll become an old maid and be laughed at by others!"

Zhan Qingning reached out and pinched her little face: "Why? Are you disgusted by Sister Qingning becoming an old maid?"

Zhan Miao blinked his eyes: "Whoever despises me is a puppy, but I heard that the house next door is going to be sold. Why don't you let Xie Xiaoshu buy it? That way, we will only be separated by a wall, and we can still be a family!"

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