Chapter 61 – Understanding
If he didn’t trust Shopkeeper Tong, Yu Wen wouldn’t have told him the whole truth when he visited him. The matter of Yu Tang investigating Wei Xiaoshan was very unusual in the eyes of the common people, but in Yu Wen’s heart, he was very proud of her. A daughter who wants to retain their family name and business needs to be capable in managing important matters and support the family. Even after recruiting a son-in-law, having children, raising them and continuing the Yu family name, once both of them are gone, Yu Tang needs to manage her husband and children on her own. Otherwise, it will only be Yu Tang that will suffer.
So when Supervisor Tong asked him if Yu Tang knew about Wei Xiaoshan’s matter, he hesitated for a moment before replying him honestly. “Yes, she knows. She was the one who found something suspicious and found a way to investigate it.”
Supervisor Tong was taken by surprise, but after thinking it over, this little girl dared to come to the pawnstore owned by the Pei family and try to deceive him, so she couldn’t be a timid one. After his initial surprise, he smiled and said to Yu Wen. “This daughter of yours is different.” Thinking of Wei Xiaoshan’s death, he felt sorry for the child. Since Wei Xiaoshan was no longer around, if he were to say such depressing words, it would only make people feel sadder. His unexpressed words turned into a sigh, and he continued. “Given the circumstances, it can be considered a silver lining for Xiaoshan. His death will not be in vain.”
However, if he hadn’t met their Ah-tang, he wouldn’t have suffered this calamity, right?
At this moment, Yu Wen suddenly understood Yu Tang’s feelings and why Yu Tang would risk everything just to find out the truth about Wei Xiaoshan’s death.
Thinking that this was the daughter he raised, he could not help but straighten his back, and discuss with supervisor Tong. “You are insightful and knowledgeable, and thus will commend her in this way, but I’m afraid ……” Third Master Pei would not feel the same, Yu Wen thought inside his heart. However, it was not good to speak negatively of PeiYan in front of Supervisor Tong. He could only respond politely. “Nowadays, a lot of people are saying things like ‘women without talent are the virtuous ones.”
Supervisor Tong did not know Pei Yan’s view on this, so he froze for a moment before saying, “Don’t worry, when I see the third master, I will choose my words carefully before speaking.”
Yu Wen breathed a sigh of relief.
Supervisor Tong went back to Pei Yan and said “Lady Yu is aware of this matter. The Yu family feels remorseful towards the Wei family, so they have been secretly investigating this matter.”
Pei Yan was at his desk practicing calligraphy.
Scrolls of Xuan paper were spread out on the long book shelves, vases were filled with white camellia flowers, Xiang Fei bamboo brushes were hung neatly and made for a picturesque landscape.
He leisurely finished copying the final stroke and rested the brush on the brush holder. Thereafter, he took the hot towel handed over by the young servant Ah Ming and wiped his hands, and said calmly, “Does that mean that Lady Yu also agrees for me to be the arbitrator?”
Supervisor Tong, however, was struck speechless, and did not know how to answer his question.
The Yu family’s affairs were naturally handled by Yu Wen; who’s family daughter can supersede her father’s authority? However, listening to the third master’s words, it seemed as though this matter depended on Lady Yu’s intention.
Although the third master had only just taken over as head of the Pei Family, but ultimately he is still the Pei family’s patriarch. The Yu family should be immensely grateful to him if he agrees to be the arbitrator. Lady Yu is just a young girl, would she even dare to have any objections? Even if she should have any objections, would the third master really take account of her wishes and change his plans accordingly?
Supervisor Tong couldn’t make a head or a tail out of the situation.
Pei Yan watched on and smiled knowingly.
Supervisor Tong simply did not know Lady Yu’s character. That’s no surprise, apart from him, who else would have repeatedly encountered Lady Yu in midst of such devious acts?
He did not give Supervisor Tong any more time to think it through, and continued on, “The Li family failed in their marriage proposal, and thus harmed her and her family. The Yu family however, did not report to this to the officials, but asked me to be the arbitrator instead. Have they fully considered the ramifications?”
If they were to proceed, most if not all of the distinguished families in Lin’an City would come to know about this. Even if Wei Xiaoshan’s death was indeed caused by the Li family, most people would still pin the fault on the woman, thinking that if the woman was demure and had kept her distance, how would she have incited jealousy in the man? Afterwards, if Lady Yu’s family wanted her to marry into those distinguished families, it would be extremely difficult.
After listening to Third Master Pei’s words, Supervisor Tong finally understood.
He could not help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
He was just wondering why the Third Master’s decision to be the Yu family’s arbitrator depended not on Master Yu, but instead on Lady Yu’s wishes.
It turns out that he was worried that Lady Yu being young, would not know the importance of it.
As long as the third master did not misunderstand Lady Yu as being indifferent to what the Li family has done, that would be good.
Supervisor Tong hurriedly explained, “Listening to Master Yu, this matter should have been reported to the officials, but as you know, the Tang Governor is not a person who cares to manage such affairs, they were afraid …… that the mastermind would go unpunished, and the matter would be settled haphazardly and kept under wraps. “
This means that the Yu family is aware that even if there is evidence that the Li family directed the murder, even with him as an intermediary, it would still be difficult to punish the murderer accordingly.
After all, the Li family only has two sons. If this matter involves Li Jun, it would be fine. However, if it was linked to Li Duan, the Li family would rather let Li Jun take the blame than let Li Duan accept punishment.
Ah Ming brought in the tea.
Pei Yan invited Supervisor Tong to have some tea, while he himself slowly sat down on the taishi chair. He picked up the brush again and said, “I’ll be the arbitrator.”
Supervisor Tong did not expect Pei Yan to agree so readily, so he was overjoyed and got up to thank him.
Pei Yan laughed and said. “Don’t thank me too early. Let’s hope the Yu family doesn’t blame me when the time comes.”
“Why would they blame you?” Supervisor Tong said sharply, “Master Yu knows the implications of this issue, otherwise he wouldn’t have came repeatedly to find you. Master Yu told me previously that he didn’t hope for much of a resolution, but rather he just wanted everyone to know what the Li family had done.”
Pei Yan nodded and smiled, “That shouldn’t be a problem.”
Supervisor Tong thanked him profusely, and when he left, he couldn’t help but lament. “Master Yu was really in a difficult predicament. He too didn’t know how to inform the Wei family of this before you agreed to step in as the intermediary.”
As Pei Yan listened, he was suddenly overcome with curiosity, and instructed Pei Man. “Keep a eye out and tell me when the time comes.”
Pei Man agreed, but in his heart, he couldn’t help scoffing.
He used to be Third Master’s personal steward and was only in charge of handling important matters for him. Even the First Chief Steward, who passed away, did not have authority over him because of Third Master’s might. After the third master inherited the patriarch’s position, he then took over the duties of the first chief steward, but in fact, he was still handling most of the third master’s business matters. The third master’s gaze was never limited to this small Lin’an city.
So since when did he need to personally care about some trivial matter of an ordinary family?
Pei Man shook his head, perplexed. Although his head was full of doubts, but he still dutifully sent people to keep an eye on the Yu family.
Yu Wen was indeed having a headache about how to break the news to the Wei family, however it was Wei Xiaochuan who told his parents the truth about Wei Xiaoshan’s death instead.
Mr and Mrs. Wei were deeply heartbroken. The moment they found out about it, they felt remorse, thinking that it would have been better if they hadn’t discussed marriage with Yu Tang. After thinking further, they were ashamed of the initial remorse they felt.
The Yu family is also a victim in this.
Who in their right mind would kill someone just because of a failed marriage proposal?
After giving it more thought, they felt more goodwill towards Yu Tang and the Yu family. Not only did they refuse to cover over this matter for the sake of their daughter’s reputation but they even took the initiative to investigate the murderer and find ways to punish him.
The couple scolded the Li family and then discussed the matter with swollen red eyes, thinking that they could not just let the Yu family take the initiative as it was also their son. Previously, they did not know the actual cause of his death, but now that they know, they too should work with the Yu family and seek justice from the Li family.
Master Wei told his eldest son, Wei Xiaoyuan, about this, and then took Wei Xiaochuan to the Yu family.
As soon as Yu Wen saw Master Wei, he was so ashamed that he didn’t know what to do with himself and sincerely apologized to Master Wei.
Master Wei had just cried previously, so his eyes were still red as he comforted Yu Wen. “Your family didn’t expect to meet such a psychotic family too. Is your daughter okay? After such an incident, she should be the saddest one. You can tell her that our family understands and won’t blame her, so she can go to our house to visit.”
What else could Yu Wen say?
These two days, although Yu Tang was obediently following his instructions to write those characters properly, but she looked pale and sickly, and must be deeply saddened. Now the Wei family who had to endure the pain of losing a son also came to comfort Yu Tang …… he bowed deeply towards Master Wei.
Master Wei hurriedly helped Yu Wen up. He thought, it is really difficult for the parents too and suddenly felt closer to Yu Wen. He then instructed Wei Xiaochuan. “Xiao Wu, I think it’s better for you to go and speak with sister Yu properly.”
Wei Xiaochuan nodded solemnly and went to find Yu Tang.
After she confirmed that Pei Yan had agreed to be the intermediary, Yu Tang breathed a long sigh of relief.
Now that it was clear the Li family did this, she would not give up.
If you can’t deal with the Li family legally, then she will do it by other means.
However, it was still unclear on who the actual person in the Li family who directed people to kill Wei Xiaoshan was. In addition, they still had to deal with the issue of the province map. In her previous life, the Li family must have gotten their hands on it, otherwise would not have succeeded in the maritime business.
In this life, she’ll make sure that they wouldn’t get their hands on it!
Yu Tang began to carefully recall the events of her previous life.
She started to think hard about what the nephews and sons of Madam Lin’s maternal family said when they came to visit, what happened previously, the families which the Li family sent gifts to, which family’s madams and grand madams were Madam Lin close to.
These seemingly minor details can reveal a lot about the Li family’s network, allowing her to find a way to untangle the threads and find the reason for the Li family’s fortune in her previous life.
The first thing was to investigate that province map.
After writing the words she had to write that day, Yu Tang spread the province map on the book case and looked at it carefully.
She didn’t hear Wei Xiaochuan knock on the door for several times until Wei Xiaochuan called out to her from the outside. She returned to her senses and went to open the door for him.
“Sister, are you feeling okay?” He was afraid that his sadness would cause his parents to feel hurt even more, and thus had been holding back his tears. However, once he met with Yu Tang, who had investigated this matter with him and had been so intelligent and resourceful, he finally broke down and cried, choking out, “My family knows all about it already. They said that they will go to the Pei family together with your family when the time comes.”
It was the first time that Yu Tang saw Wei Xiaochuan crying like a child, so she couldn’t help but stroke his head comfortingly and took a handkerchief to wipe away his tears, “We are there to fight a case, and not to have a physical altercation, so why do we need so many people for?”
She intuitively felt that Pei Yan was not a person who liked to be around crowds.
“It’s a miracle that third master Pei was willing to help us this time.” She continued, “We’ll just listen to what he says when the time comes.”
In her previous life, Pei Yan only acted as an arbitrator two or three times, but he was praised every time, so it was clear that he was still very fair in his judgement.
Chapter 61 – Understanding
If he didn’t trust Shopkeeper Tong, Yu Wen wouldn’t have told him the whole truth when he visited him. The matter of Yu Tang investigating Wei Xiaoshan was very unusual in the eyes of the common people, but in Yu Wen’s heart, he was very proud of her. A daughter who wants to retain their family name and business needs to be capable in managing important matters and support the family. Even after recruiting a son-in-law, having children, raising them and continuing the Yu family name, once both of them are gone, Yu Tang needs to manage her husband and children on her own. Otherwise, it will only be Yu Tang that will suffer.
So when Supervisor Tong asked him if Yu Tang knew about Wei Xiaoshan’s matter, he hesitated for a moment before replying him honestly. “Yes, she knows. She was the one who found something suspicious and found a way to investigate it.”
Supervisor Tong was taken by surprise, but after thinking it over, this little girl dared to come to the pawnstore owned by the Pei family and try to deceive him, so she couldn’t be a timid one. After his initial surprise, he smiled and said to Yu Wen. “This daughter of yours is different.” Thinking of Wei Xiaoshan’s death, he felt sorry for the child. Since Wei Xiaoshan was no longer around, if he were to say such depressing words, it would only make people feel sadder. His unexpressed words turned into a sigh, and he continued. “Given the circumstances, it can be considered a silver lining for Xiaoshan. His death will not be in vain.”
However, if he hadn’t met their Ah-tang, he wouldn’t have suffered this calamity, right?
At this moment, Yu Wen suddenly understood Yu Tang’s feelings and why Yu Tang would risk everything just to find out the truth about Wei Xiaoshan’s death.
Thinking that this was the daughter he raised, he could not help but straighten his back, and discuss with supervisor Tong. “You are insightful and knowledgeable, and thus will commend her in this way, but I’m afraid ……” Third Master Pei would not feel the same, Yu Wen thought inside his heart. However, it was not good to speak negatively of PeiYan in front of Supervisor Tong. He could only respond politely. “Nowadays, a lot of people are saying things like ‘women without talent are the virtuous ones.”
Supervisor Tong did not know Pei Yan’s view on this, so he froze for a moment before saying, “Don’t worry, when I see the third master, I will choose my words carefully before speaking.”
Yu Wen breathed a sigh of relief.
Supervisor Tong went back to Pei Yan and said “Lady Yu is aware of this matter. The Yu family feels remorseful towards the Wei family, so they have been secretly investigating this matter.”
Pei Yan was at his desk practicing calligraphy.
Scrolls of Xuan paper were spread out on the long book shelves, vases were filled with white camellia flowers, Xiang Fei bamboo brushes were hung neatly and made for a picturesque landscape.
He leisurely finished copying the final stroke and rested the brush on the brush holder. Thereafter, he took the hot towel handed over by the young servant Ah Ming and wiped his hands, and said calmly, “Does that mean that Lady Yu also agrees for me to be the arbitrator?”
Supervisor Tong, however, was struck speechless, and did not know how to answer his question.
The Yu family’s affairs were naturally handled by Yu Wen; who’s family daughter can supersede her father’s authority? However, listening to the third master’s words, it seemed as though this matter depended on Lady Yu’s intention.
Although the third master had only just taken over as head of the Pei Family, but ultimately he is still the Pei family’s patriarch. The Yu family should be immensely grateful to him if he agrees to be the arbitrator. Lady Yu is just a young girl, would she even dare to have any objections? Even if she should have any objections, would the third master really take account of her wishes and change his plans accordingly?
Supervisor Tong couldn’t make a head or a tail out of the situation.
Pei Yan watched on and smiled knowingly.
Supervisor Tong simply did not know Lady Yu’s character. That’s no surprise, apart from him, who else would have repeatedly encountered Lady Yu in midst of such devious acts?
He did not give Supervisor Tong any more time to think it through, and continued on, “The Li family failed in their marriage proposal, and thus harmed her and her family. The Yu family however, did not report to this to the officials, but asked me to be the arbitrator instead. Have they fully considered the ramifications?”
If they were to proceed, most if not all of the distinguished families in Lin’an City would come to know about this. Even if Wei Xiaoshan’s death was indeed caused by the Li family, most people would still pin the fault on the woman, thinking that if the woman was demure and had kept her distance, how would she have incited jealousy in the man? Afterwards, if Lady Yu’s family wanted her to marry into those distinguished families, it would be extremely difficult.
After listening to Third Master Pei’s words, Supervisor Tong finally understood.
He could not help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
He was just wondering why the Third Master’s decision to be the Yu family’s arbitrator depended not on Master Yu, but instead on Lady Yu’s wishes.
It turns out that he was worried that Lady Yu being young, would not know the importance of it.
As long as the third master did not misunderstand Lady Yu as being indifferent to what the Li family has done, that would be good.
Supervisor Tong hurriedly explained, “Listening to Master Yu, this matter should have been reported to the officials, but as you know, the Tang Governor is not a person who cares to manage such affairs, they were afraid …… that the mastermind would go unpunished, and the matter would be settled haphazardly and kept under wraps. “
This means that the Yu family is aware that even if there is evidence that the Li family directed the murder, even with him as an intermediary, it would still be difficult to punish the murderer accordingly.
After all, the Li family only has two sons. If this matter involves Li Jun, it would be fine. However, if it was linked to Li Duan, the Li family would rather let Li Jun take the blame than let Li Duan accept punishment.
Ah Ming brought in the tea.
Pei Yan invited Supervisor Tong to have some tea, while he himself slowly sat down on the taishi chair. He picked up the brush again and said, “I’ll be the arbitrator.”
Supervisor Tong did not expect Pei Yan to agree so readily, so he was overjoyed and got up to thank him.
Pei Yan laughed and said. “Don’t thank me too early. Let’s hope the Yu family doesn’t blame me when the time comes.”
“Why would they blame you?” Supervisor Tong said sharply, “Master Yu knows the implications of this issue, otherwise he wouldn’t have came repeatedly to find you. Master Yu told me previously that he didn’t hope for much of a resolution, but rather he just wanted everyone to know what the Li family had done.”
Pei Yan nodded and smiled, “That shouldn’t be a problem.”
Supervisor Tong thanked him profusely, and when he left, he couldn’t help but lament. “Master Yu was really in a difficult predicament. He too didn’t know how to inform the Wei family of this before you agreed to step in as the intermediary.”
As Pei Yan listened, he was suddenly overcome with curiosity, and instructed Pei Man. “Keep a eye out and tell me when the time comes.”
Pei Man agreed, but in his heart, he couldn’t help scoffing.
He used to be Third Master’s personal steward and was only in charge of handling important matters for him. Even the First Chief Steward, who passed away, did not have authority over him because of Third Master’s might. After the third master inherited the patriarch’s position, he then took over the duties of the first chief steward, but in fact, he was still handling most of the third master’s business matters. The third master’s gaze was never limited to this small Lin’an city.
So since when did he need to personally care about some trivial matter of an ordinary family?
Pei Man shook his head, perplexed. Although his head was full of doubts, but he still dutifully sent people to keep an eye on the Yu family.
Yu Wen was indeed having a headache about how to break the news to the Wei family, however it was Wei Xiaochuan who told his parents the truth about Wei Xiaoshan’s death instead.
Mr and Mrs. Wei were deeply heartbroken. The moment they found out about it, they felt remorse, thinking that it would have been better if they hadn’t discussed marriage with Yu Tang. After thinking further, they were ashamed of the initial remorse they felt.
The Yu family is also a victim in this.
Who in their right mind would kill someone just because of a failed marriage proposal?
After giving it more thought, they felt more goodwill towards Yu Tang and the Yu family. Not only did they refuse to cover over this matter for the sake of their daughter’s reputation but they even took the initiative to investigate the murderer and find ways to punish him.
The couple scolded the Li family and then discussed the matter with swollen red eyes, thinking that they could not just let the Yu family take the initiative as it was also their son. Previously, they did not know the actual cause of his death, but now that they know, they too should work with the Yu family and seek justice from the Li family.
Master Wei told his eldest son, Wei Xiaoyuan, about this, and then took Wei Xiaochuan to the Yu family.
As soon as Yu Wen saw Master Wei, he was so ashamed that he didn’t know what to do with himself and sincerely apologized to Master Wei.
Master Wei had just cried previously, so his eyes were still red as he comforted Yu Wen. “Your family didn’t expect to meet such a psychotic family too. Is your daughter okay? After such an incident, she should be the saddest one. You can tell her that our family understands and won’t blame her, so she can go to our house to visit.”
What else could Yu Wen say?
These two days, although Yu Tang was obediently following his instructions to write those characters properly, but she looked pale and sickly, and must be deeply saddened. Now the Wei family who had to endure the pain of losing a son also came to comfort Yu Tang …… he bowed deeply towards Master Wei.
Master Wei hurriedly helped Yu Wen up. He thought, it is really difficult for the parents too and suddenly felt closer to Yu Wen. He then instructed Wei Xiaochuan. “Xiao Wu, I think it’s better for you to go and speak with sister Yu properly.”
Wei Xiaochuan nodded solemnly and went to find Yu Tang.
After she confirmed that Pei Yan had agreed to be the intermediary, Yu Tang breathed a long sigh of relief.
Now that it was clear the Li family did this, she would not give up.
If you can’t deal with the Li family legally, then she will do it by other means.
However, it was still unclear on who the actual person in the Li family who directed people to kill Wei Xiaoshan was. In addition, they still had to deal with the issue of the province map. In her previous life, the Li family must have gotten their hands on it, otherwise would not have succeeded in the maritime business.
In this life, she’ll make sure that they wouldn’t get their hands on it!
Yu Tang began to carefully recall the events of her previous life.
She started to think hard about what the nephews and sons of Madam Lin’s maternal family said when they came to visit, what happened previously, the families which the Li family sent gifts to, which family’s madams and grand madams were Madam Lin close to.
These seemingly minor details can reveal a lot about the Li family’s network, allowing her to find a way to untangle the threads and find the reason for the Li family’s fortune in her previous life.
The first thing was to investigate that province map.
After writing the words she had to write that day, Yu Tang spread the province map on the book case and looked at it carefully.
She didn’t hear Wei Xiaochuan knock on the door for several times until Wei Xiaochuan called out to her from the outside. She returned to her senses and went to open the door for him.
“Sister, are you feeling okay?” He was afraid that his sadness would cause his parents to feel hurt even more, and thus had been holding back his tears. However, once he met with Yu Tang, who had investigated this matter with him and had been so intelligent and resourceful, he finally broke down and cried, choking out, “My family knows all about it already. They said that they will go to the Pei family together with your family when the time comes.”
It was the first time that Yu Tang saw Wei Xiaochuan crying like a child, so she couldn’t help but stroke his head comfortingly and took a handkerchief to wipe away his tears, “We are there to fight a case, and not to have a physical altercation, so why do we need so many people for?”
She intuitively felt that Pei Yan was not a person who liked to be around crowds.
“It’s a miracle that third master Pei was willing to help us this time.” She continued, “We’ll just listen to what he says when the time comes.”
In her previous life, Pei Yan only acted as an arbitrator two or three times, but he was praised every time, so it was clear that he was still very fair in his judgement.
