The moon falling to the ground

Chapter 113: It’s better to say nothing than to do nothing

Jian Dacheng hurried to Jian Huaian's study.

Qian looked at the tray and boxes, greed evident in her eyes.

Jian Yue planted the grape vines she brought back in her own yard.

Normally, this season is not suitable for transplanting. But as long as the roots are not damaged, Jian Yue can still find a way to keep the plants alive.

After planting the grapes, Jian Yue directed several servants to build a rectangular rack and put the grape vines on it.

Grapes are climbing plants and cannot bear fruit without a trellis.

Jian Yue received an invitation letter.

Yan Xinning held a chrysanthemum viewing party and invited noble ladies in the city to attend.

Jian Yue looked at the exquisite invitation and sneered.

The weasel paid New Year greetings to the rooster, which was not a good intention.

She wanted to see what Yan Xinning could do at the chrysanthemum viewing party.

The next day, the storekeeper came to tell her that the patient had a high fever last night, but after taking the antipyretic medicine given by Dr. Mao and receiving another injection, the fever had gone down. The patient's condition was currently stable, and Dr. Mao would have to observe for two more days and would not be back for the time being.

The shopkeeper also said one more thing: someone saw the servants of the eldest son of the Wen family entering and leaving the Jian family.

This “someone” is more intriguing.

Jian Yue didn't point it out and thanked the manager for bringing such important news.

The Wen family sent servants to contact the Jian family, and everyone knew what Sima Zhao was thinking. But what Jian Yue didn't expect was that the Wen family's methods were so despicable.

Not long after the shopkeeper left, Jian Xiaohe arrived. She did not ask to go in, but said to the gatekeeper, An Bo: "A matchmaker has found a matchmaker for Sister Zhaodi, and my parents think it is a good match, so they want Sister Zhaodi to go back and look for the right man. If Sister Zhaodi is not available to go back, my parents will decide to arrange the marriage for her." After saying this, Jian Xiaohe left with her chin raised.

It turned out that Mrs. You didn't see Jian Yue waiting at the front door, so she was more cautious and quietly ran to the back door to wait, just in time to see Jian Yue getting off the carriage after returning from the mansion.

Mrs. You thought she was being secretive, but in fact, Jian Yue had already noticed her and just ignored her.

So, when Jian Xiaohe came today, he was certain that Jian Yue was hiding in the mansion, so he said those words.

Jian Yue thought that the original owner's past life experience had come forward, and Yan Xinning had made a connection with the domestic violence man Niu Biao. Niu Biao, who caused the original owner's tragic death, appeared, and Jian Yue must go back to see him. So, after explaining the things in the mansion, she went back to the Jian family with Fu Yun.

Jian Da made a deal and paid a fine of 1,000 taels. Jian Huaian was sentenced to one year in prison. If no one helped to smooth things over, Jian Huaian would have to serve the full year in prison.

However, Jian Dacheng and his wife are not worried now. As long as they can get close to the Wen family, it will be a matter of a word from the Wen family to get their son out of prison.

Now, they were hoping that the eldest son of the Wen family would quickly carry Jian Zhaodi away and bring over ten thousand taels of silver.

The door of the Jian family was open, and a man dressed as a servant was standing at the door.

"Hey - who are you? Why are you barging in without notifying us?" The newly hired servant Shi Tou stretched out his hand to stop Jian Yue.

Jian Yue glanced at him and asked, "Do I need to inform you when I return to my home?"

"Ah? Who are you?" Shi Tou had just arrived and had no idea how many masters the Jian family had. No one told him that there were masters who were not at home.

Fu Yun stretched out his hand and pushed the stone aside, and Jian Yue stepped in.

"You haven't told me clearly who you are, so you can't go in." Shitou wanted to come over to stop him again, but Fu Yun turned around and kicked him away.

The two little maids in the yard ran into the house quickly to report the news.

Jian Yue sneered: The Jian family must have made a fortune and bought three servants at once.

Mr. and Mrs. Jian Dacheng were sitting in the main room, and two little maids were standing aside with their heads lowered.

Seeing Fuyun following, Qian was very dissatisfied: "You returned to your own home and brought an outsider with you. Why do you always use your master's people to pretend to be a big shot? No matter how well a country girl pretends, she can never become a rich lady."

Jian Yue smiled: "Mom is right. Even if a pheasant flies to a tree branch, it can never become a real phoenix. Sooner or later, it will be exposed and driven away in disgrace."

Jian Dacheng and his wife were shocked.

Jian Yue's words were so clear that they had no choice but to think about it.

Jian Xiaohe was furious: "You never speak human language when you open your mouth. You won't come back even if I invite you three times. You don't even want your parents now that you have become a disciple of the miracle doctor."

Jian Yue retorted, "It's better to say nothing than to do nothing. Whose parents would collude with outsiders to deceive and sell their daughter? Even animals wouldn't do such a thing."

Mr. and Mrs. Jian Dacheng were so angry that they fell backwards.

"When will there be any good news when I come back? They will either cheat me or sell me out. Do I dare to come back? My family has made a fortune this time. Will they sell me out again?"

The three members of the Jian family were too guilty to look her in the eye.

Jian Yue's heart sank, and she felt a chill in her heart: "Am I right?"

Qian calmed down and argued, "What do you mean by selling you? That's so ugly. Do you know that you are so lucky? The eldest son of the Wen family has taken a fancy to you and is willing to take you as his concubine. This is a good thing that many women dream of. The Wen family! The imperial merchant Wen family, a noble family in the capital. If the eldest son of the Wen family hadn't taken a fancy to you, you wouldn't even be worthy of being a foot-washing maid in the Wen family."

Jian Yue laughed sarcastically: "I have never met Mr. Wen. What does he like about me? Does he know how tall, short, fat and thin I am? To put it bluntly, he is just coveting my master's winemaking recipe. You want me to be your concubine? It would be better to let you and your daughter be concubines. Because you are so mean and despicable."

"Jian Zhaodi! Shut up!" Jian Dacheng roared. Unfortunately, he lacked strength and his roar was weak and powerless.

Jian Yue looked at him quietly, as if she could see through the filth deep in his heart. Only when she saw Jian Dacheng lower his eyes in guilt did she say, "I won't be someone's concubine, and you have no right to make arbitrary decisions about my marriage. Otherwise, what happened fourteen years ago will be exposed to the world."

Jian Dacheng and Qian's hearts suddenly fell into an ice cellar. Qian's face turned pale and she trembled as she asked, "What? What happened fourteen years ago? Are you hysterical and talking nonsense?"

Jian Yue laughed: "Feeling guilty? Afraid?"

Jian Dacheng suddenly said sinisterly: "Jian Zhaodi, no matter what you know, it cannot change the fact that you have become Master Wen's concubine. Because we have already signed the concubine document."

As if responding to his words, the gatekeeper Shitou reported at the door: "Master, Madam, the people from the Wen family are here."

Jian Dacheng and Qian immediately stood up in surprise and walked out. The tense atmosphere in the room disappeared without a trace.

A carriage with a green cloth cover stopped in Qingshui Hutong. The matchmaker and four strong women entered the yard. The eight sword-wielding guards who came with the carriage stood guard at the gate.

The neighbor who heard the noise stuck his head out and saw the ferocious-looking guard, and immediately shrank back in fear.

The matchmaker swung her handkerchief as soon as she entered the yard...