Marrying Wife and Concubine Together: After Rebirth, I Remarried the Scumbag's Father on the Sp

Madam Tan's originally calm expression suddenly became turbulent. She gritted her teeth and shouted, "Madam Hou, what nonsense are you talking about? My husband is the late old man of the Tan family, and my son is the current Minister of Works, Tan Guangming. How could he be related to the Qian family father and son?"

Lin Yiwan narrowed her eyes and said, "Don't be anxious, old lady. I didn't say this. Qian Banshan told me before!"

Mrs. Tan’s heart was beating violently with anger, and she almost blurted out: “Impossible, he will never say that!”

As soon as the words fell, there was silence all around.

Mrs. Tan knew she had spoken out of turn, and her originally well-maintained face turned pale.

She murmured, "Madam Hou, what on earth do you want to do?"

Lin Yiwan said coldly, "I want to know where the real Madam Tan and her eldest son went."

Old Madam Tan clenched her fingers tightly, and after a long while she finally uttered a single word: "They were all killed by bandits. In fact, my son and I were kidnapped into the bandit den with them. Back then, Madam Tan brought her son to Beijing to recognize his relatives, but she met with misfortune. She then gave her son and the token of recognition to me!"

Lin Yiwan frowned and said, "So you have such dirty thoughts and are planning to replace them?"

Madam Tan shook her head vigorously. "No, I didn't mean to do that. It was those bandits who were so cruel. They hunted her down and killed her. Not only did they rape and kill the real Mrs. Tan, they even skinned and tore apart her son. It's all their fault!"

Lin Yiwan was puzzled: "How did you escape?"

Madam Tan swallowed hard and said, "Qian Banshan paid the lion's share of the ransom. He emptied out the entire family. I said I could help him earn the money back. I have to go to the capital to settle down first, and then come back to pick up my eldest son!"

Lin Yiwan sarcastically said, "You really are able to take advantage of loopholes. Didn't the Tan family suspect you?"

Madam Tan shook her head. "The entire Tan family was in turmoil at the time. The old master was seriously ill and nearing death. He couldn't even remember what his first wife looked like. Plus, I had the token in my hand, so they really thought I was a Tan family woman and didn't suspect me!"

Lin Yiwan understood the hidden truth and said calmly, "No wonder your son was able to pass the blood test and become a member of the Tan family. You two are truly mother and son, so how could anyone doubt it?"

Madam Tan pleaded anxiously, "Madam Hou, I no longer have any contact with the Qian family of Nancheng. I am unaware of the evil deeds they have done. Please keep this secret for me!"

Lin Yiwan said distantly, "You have no dealings with them, but your son has close ties with them, even helping them make money and covering up their crimes. Your son, Tan Tianming, has made an indelible contribution to the Qian family's becoming a wealthy family in South City!"

Madam Tan's eyes widened in disbelief. "Impossible! How could he do this? I told him he must never have anything to do with Qian Pa Pi again, and he promised me that!"

Lin Yiwan ignored her and ordered Zier to search Tan Guangming's study immediately.

At this time, Tan Guangming, who was in the palace, had a bad feeling. He didn't know where Lin Yiwan had gone and why she hadn't come back yet.

He didn't want to waste any more time with the emperor, so he had to say, "Your Majesty, I'm feeling unwell. I want to go back to my house and rest first. Please allow me to do so!"

Xiao Ling subconsciously looked at Zhan Yan, only to see him shaking his head slightly without leaving any trace.

Xiao Ling said in a crisp voice, "If Mr. Tan is tired, you can rest in the side hall. What if the Marquis's wife returns just after you leave? Wouldn't this matter still be unresolved?"

Tan Guangming couldn't help but ask, "She hasn't come back yet, so we've been waiting in the imperial study?"

Before Xiao Ling could say anything, he saw the young eunuch Duobao hurried in and said, "She's back! The Marquis's wife is back!"

Not only did Lin Yiwan arrive, but she was also followed by Pan Yu and Pan Jue, brother and sister.

Tan Guangming said sarcastically, "Madam Hou, I wonder if these two people you brought with you can help you get rid of the charge of killing innocent people?"

Lin Yiwan said lazily, "Of course, Minister Tan!"

She paused, then continued, "No, maybe it would be more accurate to call you Minister Qian?"

Tan Guangming was trembling all over. He asked angrily, "What do you mean?"

Lin Yiwan turned to look at everyone and said, "I just went to the Tan Mansion and learned a secret from Old Madam Tan. It turns out that the Minister Tan standing before you is actually Qian Guangming, the eldest son of Qian Banshan, a wealthy man in South City!"

Tan Guangming's eyes darkened. He never expected that when he was criticizing Lin Yiwan in the imperial study, she had already gone to the Tan Mansion to cut off his retreat.

Zhan Yan immediately teased, "I was wondering why Minister Tan was so angry. It turns out that your father and brother were buried alive. Did you also have a hand in the evil they committed?"

Qian Guangming gritted his teeth and asked, "What evil have they done? They've already been buried alive by Lin Yiwan, so why are you still trying to frame them?"

Lin Yiwan interrupted without hesitation: "All the evil they've done is written in these letters, including the massacre in Panjia Village where over a hundred lives were lost!"

As soon as the words fell, all the court officials were extremely shocked.

Especially Meng Xiang immediately asked, "Madam Hou, what is the massacre of the village? Please tell us in detail!"

Lin Yiwan said, "I can't explain it to you. Let the descendants of Pan Village who luckily survived tell you about it!"

Pan Yu and Pan Jue stepped forward, knelt respectfully before the crowd, and said, "Pan Yu and Pan Jue, orphans of Pan Village, greet the Emperor and all the gentlemen!"

When Qian Guangming saw the two of them, his expression suddenly turned cold and ugly.

At this moment, there was only one thought echoing in his mind, that is, didn't everyone in Panjia Village die in the flood?

How could there still be orphans?

Just as his thoughts were swirling, Pan Yu spoke tearfully, "Our Panjia Village is a place with fertile soil, picturesque scenery, and breathtaking views. However, this good life was shattered by the evil bully Qian Banshan. He's the richest businessman in South City. He wanted to buy our grain at a low price, but our clan leader refused!"

Xiao Ling asked curiously, "Where did you sell the grain?"

Pan Yu replied in a hoarse voice, "Originally, the clan leader planned to sell it to Suzhou, which is closest to South City. He knew my mother was from Suzhou, so he asked her to take my brother and me there under the pretext of visiting relatives to inquire about the price. Who would have thought that when we returned, Panjia Village in South City had become a barren wasteland!"

Xiao Ling asked solemnly, "Is everyone in Panjia Village dead?"

Pan Yu nodded heavily. "Yes, my mother died of depression due to excessive grief, leaving only my eldest brother and I to depend on each other. We vowed to investigate the truth behind the village's annihilation, and we tried our best to find out everywhere. However, those people kept their mouths shut and refused to tell anyone!"