Transmigrated Leftover Woman in Rural Style

Zhao Wangchuan knelt in Wei Lu's room for a day and a night, finally earning a rebuke in return. Even so, Zhao Wangchuan was overjoyed. As long as Wei Lu spoke, it meant she had softened her stance.

Two days later, after Zhao Wangchuan's tireless efforts, Wei Lu finally forgave him. Mother and son embraced and wept bitterly, pouring out their endless longing and worry. In the end, it ended with Wei Lu fainting again.

After hastily summoning a doctor and obtaining medicine, Zhao Wangchuan finally felt relieved. Fortunately, Wei Lu's health was not seriously affected; she was simply weak due to missing him and worrying about him too much.

Having appeased his mother, Zhao Wangchuan finally had the heart to inquire about Li Xiaonuan. The subordinates he had sent out earlier returned that very evening, but Zhao Wangchuan was in Wei Lu's room begging for forgiveness at the time, so he didn't ask any questions.

"Young Master, the troubles in Miss Li's family began six years ago. At that time, Miss Li's younger brother..." The subordinate recounted what he had learned.

“No wonder her grandmother was so harsh on their family. However, that incident can’t be blamed solely on her eldest and second sons. Besides her third son who was conscripted into the army, she also had her shrewd and capable fourth son and her favored fifth son, so why not blame them?” Zhao Wangchuan found the old lady somewhat unreasonable.

"Young master, that old lady has always favored her two sons. It's just that after that incident, she became even more biased. According to the information I've gathered, the old lady was cold-hearted, selfish, and domineering even when she was at her maternal home. The reason is probably related to her mother," the subordinate analyzed.

What Zhao Wangchuan was most concerned about was not the reason for the old lady's change in temperament. He asked, "Have you found out how Miss Li managed to hire this renowned surgeon? And where did the medical expenses come from?"

The subordinate hesitated for a moment, but still said, "It seems to be related to the Wei family. I am incompetent and have not been able to find out the reason. However, I heard that Miss Li sold a pastry recipe to the second young master of the Wei family, and the two became acquainted as a result. These past two days, I made a special trip to 'visit' the Wei family and found that it was very unusual."

Zhao Wangchuan straightened up, his expression serious, and asked, "What did you find?"

The subordinate replied respectfully, "The people around Young Master Wei are all quite extraordinary. I had just entered the outer study of the Wei residence when I was discovered by his servant. To avoid unnecessary conflict, I had no choice but to come out. However, I did manage to find out something these past two days."

Zhao Wangchuan frowned in thought, then asked, "What is it?"

His subordinate then recounted everything he had learned about the rumors surrounding Li Xiaonuan, including the reasons for her broken engagement and the details of her feud with the Chu sisters. In short, he thoroughly investigated the connections between Li Xiaonuan, Wei Yu, and Qi Ji.

After listening, Zhao Wangchuan pondered for a long time before saying, "I just can't stand those aristocratic scions. They even use underworld methods from the inner quarters on a commoner. Alright, you should rest for a few days. Let Zhao Liang come; I have something to tell him."

The subordinate respectfully withdrew, and a moment later, another man pushed open the door and entered.

"Young Master, what are your orders?"

Zhao Wangchuan stood up from the couch, straightened his clothes, and instructed, "Go and keep an eye on the second young master of the Wei family. Try your best not to let them find out. Zhao Fan said he has many capable people around him."

Zhao Wang accepted the order and silently withdrew. Zhao Wangchuan walked to the table, poured himself a bowl of tea, drank it, and then called out, "Someone, bring Lin Ma here."

A quarter of an hour later, the old woman, Lin Ma, came to Zhao Wangchuan's room: "Young master, what brings you here?"

Zhao Wangchuan straightened his posture and asked Lin Ma to sit down before saying, "Lin Ma, I want to visit the Li family. Please prepare some gifts for us."

Hearing this, Lin Ma nodded. She then asked, "When does the young master plan to make the visit?"

Zhao Wangchuan answered decisively, "Tomorrow morning."

Lin Ma replied respectfully, "Understood, I will go and prepare it right away."

After Lin Ma left, Zhao Wangchuan paced back and forth in the room. He wanted to bring some things from overseas for the Li family, but he was afraid that those things would attract attention and cause trouble for them. Helpless, he could only sit back down at the table. As he reached for a piece of walnut pastry, something flashed through his mind.

"That's right, how could I forget?" Zhao Wangchuan excitedly slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Zhao Lin, come in quickly."

Upon hearing the summons, Zhao Lin, the young official, quickly went into the room to await orders.

"Master, what are your orders?"

With a happy expression, Zhao Wangchuan said, "Go and pack half a bag of the hemp-shelled beans I brought back. We'll take them to the Li family tomorrow."

Zhao Lin was taken aback at first, then remembered what the so-called "shelled beans" referred to. He then asked, "Young Master, should we bring them raw or cooked?"

Zhao Wangchuan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Let's make it half raw and half cooked."

Having received the answer, Zhao Lin left to prepare. Zhao Wangchuan sat comfortably at the table, thinking that when Li Xiaonuan saw the beans, she would definitely ask him what they were. If he didn't tell her how to eat them, she would probably bite into them shell and all.

"Madam, the young master said to prepare some gifts for a visit to the Li family tomorrow." After leaving Zhao Wangchuan's room, Lin Ma went directly to Wei Lu's room to report.

Wei Lu's face showed a hint of doubt, but she did not object. Instead, she said, "In that case, Aunt Lin, please go to the trouble of preparing a few things."

The next day, after learning that the Li family had just finished lunch, Zhao Wangchuan helped Wei Lu towards the Li family's residence. Behind them were the servant Zhao Lin and Lin Ma, carrying gifts. Because it was lunchtime and the two families lived not far apart, no one saw the group enter the Li family's residence.

Upon seeing the mother and son's unexpected arrival, Mrs. Su and Mr. Li seemed at a loss for words. Xiao Yang, quick-witted, brought out stools for them to sit on. Li Xiaonuan was also surprised, not expecting the mother and son to come in person.

After preparing the herbal tea that Xiaogang had brought back from the clinic and serving it to the mother and son, Li Xiaonuan was invited to sit to the left of Wei Lu. Zhao Lin presented the greetings and then followed Lin Ma to the courtyard. Xiao Yang brought stools for the two of them and served tea.

Inside the main room, Wei Lu pointed to the items on the table and said, "I didn't know what you all liked, so I brought these. Sister Su, I've wanted to visit you for a long time. But my unfilial son has been away from home for many years, and I fell ill from anger. I'm only here today, so I hope you won't mind."

Upon hearing this, Madam Su shook her head repeatedly and said cautiously, "How could I blame you? It was all the children's fault. Besides, as neighbors, if something happens to your family, we should be the ones visiting to offer our condolences and asking you not to take offense."

Wei Lu's smile remained unchanged as she softly said, "It was the right thing for you not to go. Even if you had gone, I wouldn't have been able to see you. Back then, I was even contemplating suicide; how could I have had the heart to see you? But now it's all right. The child has returned safely, and I can finally rest easy."

Zhao Wangchuan stepped forward to greet him at the opportune moment, and pointed to the half-bag on the octagonal table, saying, "These are some fresh things I found overseas, I brought some for you to try."

Upon hearing that it was brought back from overseas, Li Xiaonuan couldn't resist going over to take a look. And what she saw made her ecstatic.