The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

However, Wen Shiyan's family didn't think so. During the Feng family's banquet, a maidservant suddenly splashed water on Du Mingxian. It was obviously aimed at Du Mingxian, but for some reason, it was Wen Shiyan who was targeted instead.

They even suspected it was intentional, but there was no evidence.

Lord Wen had already heard the whole story and noticed something was wrong. "Madam Feng, arrange for two strong old women to go in and separate the two of them. Also, invite a doctor who can keep his mouth shut to come into the mansion and examine them. I suspect they have been drugged."

Madam Feng knew her son was using medicine, but considering he was in the Feng residence, it wouldn't be difficult for him to do anything. "Alright, I'll make the arrangements right away."

Madam Feng's plan was well thought out, but Lord Wen was indeed Lord Wen. The moment he arrived at the Feng family, he sent two people to guard the guest courtyard. Anyone entering or leaving had to be checked, and he was very forceful.

Madam Feng sent two old women in to separate the people. Madam Wen's maid also went in to help Wen Shiyan get dressed. Madam Feng's maid took the incense ash and tried to run out to throw it away.

As a result... he was caught red-handed by the men sent by Lord Wen.

The matter quickly reached Lord Wen's attention.

When the doctor arrived, he found out that the two had been drugged, and the drug was extremely potent. Incense was the drug, and this kind of drug was usually only found in places like the Dream of the Red Chamber.

Madam Feng gave the doctor some money to keep quiet, and then asked him to examine Wen Shiyan and Feng Zhiyuan before letting them leave.

While Madam Feng was arranging things outside, in the main hall, Lord Wen had already investigated the matter thoroughly, while Lord Feng sat to one side with a face as black as the bottom of a pot.

When Madam Feng came in, she noticed the awkward atmosphere but didn't take it seriously. She simply said, "I've already sealed the doctor's mouth, so everything should be fine. What should we do next? We've seen quite a few people about the two children today."

“At the time, I was afraid of ruining Shiyan’s reputation, so I admitted that the two of us were originally engaged.”

Lord Wen was so angry that his brain was twitching, while Du Mingxian stood quietly to the side, completely treating it as a show.

Madam Wen was so angry that tears streamed down her face. How could her precious daughter have gotten involved with the Feng family's son? If she didn't marry Feng Zhiyuan, would she have any future in the capital?

And so many people saw it; this is clearly not giving people a way out.

Madam Wen was also distressed, but she valued the Wen family's reputation even more. "Since things have come to this, let's announce the marriage to the public and say that it is Shiyan's."

"But... you, the Feng family, should know who caused this. This medicine was brought back by Feng Zhiyuan himself. Your Feng family must give the Wen family an explanation for this matter."

“My precious granddaughter has suffered such a great injustice, I can’t just let it go like this.”

Lord Wen also had this idea. He felt sorry for his daughter, but so many people had seen it. However, he still added, "After Shiyan wakes up, I will ask her what she thinks. If she doesn't want to get married, we will discuss other solutions."

Upon hearing this, Madam Feng became anxious. "Lord Wen, the two children are already in such a state. How can you not let Shiyan marry? If this gets out, how can our Feng and Wen families face anyone?"

"Now you know how to behave? Why didn't you discipline your child properly back then?" Lord Wen said without any mercy.

Before Madam Feng could say anything more, Lord Feng stood up and bowed deeply to Lord Wen, saying, "Lord Wen, our Feng family will give the Wen family an explanation for this matter, and we will absolutely not wrong Shiyan."

Madam Wen held back for a long time but couldn't hold back any longer, "You still feel sorry for Shiyan? Your son's bastard child outside should be dealt with as soon as possible. Don't think that just because you've kept it a secret, others won't know."

Madam Feng truly believed she had handled the matter well, but she never expected... that she would actually be discovered, and she dared not say a word at that moment.

Lord Feng was unaware of this matter. Seeing his wife's expression, he was so angry that he could barely stand. "We will handle this matter. Even if Shiyan is unwilling to marry that good-for-nothing of ours, Lord Wen and Madam Wen can rest assured that I will step in to resolve this matter."

"Master." Madam Feng sensed something was amiss and immediately called out, her voice filled with displeasure.

Lord Feng ignored her, only listening to the official speaking and making repeated assurances.

The Wen family left with the Feng family seeing them off. Du Mingxian went back with them, but... Wen Shiyan was carried out of the Feng residence unconscious, which was truly disgraceful.

On the carriage ride back, Du Mingxian overheard people gossiping about the marriage between the Wen family and the third-ranked scholar. The third-ranked scholar was now truly penniless and had nothing.

The fact that the Wen family, with their status, could arrange a marriage between themselves and a third-ranked scholar only proves that the Wen family didn't value social standing or family background.

Upon hearing this, Du Mingxian's lips curled slightly. She knew that Ling Silang had made his move behind the scenes, and she feared that Lord Wen would have a headache to deal with.

Upon returning home, she was ordered by Madam Wen to kneel in the ancestral hall and was not allowed to get up without permission.

Du Mingxian went there, but after arriving at the ancestral hall, she first bowed to it before taking some food from the table and eating it. After finishing, she sat down to rest and took out a storybook from her spatial storage to continue reading.

She would not comply with the old lady's order to make her kneel. It wasn't her doing. If Wen Shiyan hadn't been curious and rushed into the room, things wouldn't have turned out this way.

Wen Shiyan was in the courtyard, and the Wen family members were all there at the moment.

Madam Wen cried until her eyes were swollen, and she knelt on the ground to beg Old Madam Wen, "Mother, that second son of the Feng family, he really cannot be married, he cannot be married!"

Madam Wen also felt sorry for her niece and granddaughter, but she also had to consider things from the perspective of the Wen family. Naturally, her thoughts were different.

"Let's talk about this after Shiyan wakes up. You should get up first."

Before Madam Wen could say anything more, Old Madam Wen, annoyed by her behavior, turned to Lord Wen and said, "Come with me for a walk."

Lord Wen glanced at Wen Shiyan, whose eyes were tightly closed on the bed, then at Madam Wen, and followed Old Madam Wen out slowly.

"What do you think about this? Do you really want to marry Shiyan off to the Feng family?" Old Madam Wen was still somewhat reluctant. If Shiyan married into the Feng family, her life would be ruined.

Lord Wen had already planned ahead: "Once Shiyan wakes up, we'll see what she thinks. If she really doesn't want to, I'll find a way to make sure she doesn't suffer any injustice."

Madam Wen was very satisfied. "Huan'er is not innocent in this matter. First, she went to change her clothes, and then so many things happened. After Shiyan wakes up, ask her why she went to the guest room."

"Yes, son will find out the truth."

“I know you feel guilty towards Huan’er, but if she really harms her own sister, the Wen family cannot let her live.”

"Yes, son understands."