Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 318 Plan_1

Chapter 318: Chapter 318 Plan_1

"How... how could this be?" Shen Miaomiao’s face was full of disbelief.

How could her elder brother be poisoned?

Even though she could not accept her brother’s actions, she never wished for him to be harmed.

"This slow-acting poison was likely administered by someone close to him." Wang Jingzhi said, casting a glance at Ms. Li. Shen Miaomiao was no fool, she understood his meaning.

Who else could it be other than Ms. Li, who always stayed with her brother?

"Jingzhi, can you heal my brother Shen Zhong’s leg?" Aunt Guihua waited for a while, not seeing them coming over, and finally spoke.

"Mother, my brother’s leg can be healed." Shen Miaomiao managed a strained smile while speaking, but she did not inform her about Shen Zhong getting poisoned.

Mother’s health has been gradually declining. After learning about her brother’s condition, she would certainly be heartbroken. If she were to hear about the poisoning, she might crumble under the weight.

Wang Jingzhi understood her intention, said nothing more, only instructing Shen Zhong to come to Jihe Hall the next day for him to treat his leg.

"Can my leg be cured?" Upon hearing these words, Shen Zhong’s eyes lit up and disbelief filled his voice.

He had thought that he would have to live with a crooked leg for the rest of his life!

"Yes." Wang Jingzhi nodded, instructed some precautions, and then left.

Shen Zhong, now knowing that his crooked leg could be cured, was overjoyed and looked forward to visiting the medical hall the next day.

"Ms. Li, what are you dawdling for? Help me to the room quickly; I need to rest well." Shen Zhong glanced at a somewhat distracted Ms. Li, fury welling up in his chest.

Ms. Li glanced at him, gritted her teeth secretly, and helped him to the room.

"Mother..." Shen Miaomiao looked at the living room, with only her mother and herself left, decided to voice her thoughts.

If father and mother can’t let go of my brother, then let him stay. But Ms. Li cannot stay any longer.

"Miaomiao, what’s up?" Aunt Guihua looked pleased. Hearing her daughter call for her, she finally turned her gaze to her.

"Now that my brother has returned, as for Ms. Li... let brother write a divorce letter."

Aunt Guihua was stunned, never expecting her daughter to say such a thing. After hesitating for a while, she finally said: "But your brother’s actions..."

"What’s done is done and can’t be undone." Shen Miaomiao shook her head, "But brother can’t be with Ms. Li anymore. If only he had let go two years ago, all of these wouldn’t have happened."

Aunt Guihua’s gaze darkened.

Back at the beginning, during the perilous journey to escape famine, her own son abandoned his family to save Ms. Li.

If her son had let go of Ms. Li when she did that awful thing or if she had been more insistent in making him divorce Ms. Li, they probably would not have been separated that night.

"Miaomiao..."

"Mother, we can have brother write a divorce letter to Ms. Li and give her a sum of silver to leave Yan City." Shen Miaomiao was no longer the naive little girl from before.

If Ms. Li could poison her brother, she might harm her family as well.

She couldn’t risk it.

Aunt Guihua was taken aback, looking at Shen Miaomiao for a long time before finally nodding.

Once Nanzhi made up her mind, she immediately left for Yahang.

Hu San, on seeing her, felt like he had seen the god of wealth.

"Miss Lin, are you here to buy people again?"

Hu San wore a flattering smile.

"I’m here to inquire about a house." Nanzhi shook her head, stating her purpose.

"Inquiring about a house?" Hu San was astonished. He never expected her to come to Yahang for this matter.

"I want to know who owns the property next to my restaurant, I want to buy it."

Nanzhi cut to the chase, taking the tea that Hu San passed over.

Hu San nodded, turned, and started flipping through his record books.

A lot of property leasing and selling in Yan City had to go through them. Maps and registration books had all the records.

Seeing him start to search for information, Nanzhi held the teacup and began to calculate in her mind.

She had a budget of about two hundred taels. She had also learned beforehand that a small courtyard in Yan City usually costs between fifty and one hundred taels.

The price would increase if the location was better.

That courtyard next to Sanwei Residence, which Nanzhi had looked at, was about one-third smaller than the one she was living in now. The one she was living in would only cost about a hundred and ten taels if bought outright, but the location of that small courtyard was better. Plus, her intention to buy would probably drive the price up.

Hu San searched around for a while, finally shook his head and said: "Miss Lin, that courtyard is Qian Family’s property and there’s no record of it being lease. This may be troublesome."

"The Qian Family?"

"Yes." Hu San nodded, afraid that she did not know about the Qian Family, continued to borrow the money and said: "The Qian Family is one of the four major families in Yan City. It’s a scholarly family, most of their properties are academies and bookshops, and they have a powerful backer."

Nanzhi pursed her lips, realizing her task was difficult.

The Qian Family was a big family, they would not be short of money. It would probably be difficult for her to buy that courtyard.

"Could Brother Hu still help me ask? Let’s see if it’s possible." As Nanzhi spoke, she handed over the silver in her hand.

Hu San froze at the sight of the five taels of silver, couldn’t believe how generous Nanzhi was, didn’t know whether to accept it.

"This matter is a bit troublesome for Brother Hu, this silver is my way of treating you to a meal as thanks."

Nanzhi pushed the silver over and said with a smile.

Every day the women’s tower stayed, the impact on the Sanwei Residence would be greater.

She needed to show her sincerity, otherwise, the women of Yan City would not be willing.

Since she wanted to have her cake, she had to secure the market first.

Knowing that Nanzhi was in a hurry, Hu San didn’t refuse any longer. After taking the silver, he nodded and assured her: "Since you said so, Miss Lin, I will certainly give my best effort."

"Thank you, Brother Hu." Nanzhi smiled and agreed before standing up to leave.

After Nanzhi left, Hu San was holding the five taels of silver, feeling a heavy responsibility.

Now that he accepted the silver, he must accomplish this task first.

After tidying up the records, Hu San didn’t stay at Yahang any longer. He directly put up a sign and left.

The courtyard next to the Sanwei Residence was a property of the Qian Family. If he wanted to buy it, he had to find the right person first.

He spent two taels of silver to make connections and easily found out who the courtyard was under.

Qingyan, the second young master of the Qian Family.

When Qingyan heard the report, he was painting in his study room.

"A man from Yahang?" Hearing the report, Qingyan only raised a brow.

What’s a man from Yahang doing here looking for him?

"Young master, this man said his name was Hu San, and he came to find you on behalf of Miss Lin from Sanwei Residence."

"Miss Lin from Sanwei Residence?" Qingyan slightly raised his eyebrows, his tone filled with doubt.

If he remembered correctly, Miss Lin should be a woman.

What could she possibly want from him by sending a man from Yahang?

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