Chapter 102 Catching an adulterer (Subscribe)

I haven't seen each other for nearly two years, and both Yang Chang and Pan Jinlian have changed a lot.

After Yang Chang got married, he had someone to serve him. There was less work to do and more food in Liangshan. His originally tall and thin figure gained some weight. Especially his previously childish face, which had now become mature and stern, and his angular facial features showed his masculinity. If he could grow a beard, he would have been a standard handsome man of that era.

Two years ago, Pan Jinlian from Yanggu County had already charmed Ximen Qing with her beauty and figure. Now, after changing her makeup and wearing new clothes, she became a noble lady in Dongjing City, and her femininity was even more than that of Hu Sanniang.

Wu Da's death was caused by Ximen Qing, but Pan Jinlian was also a huge contributing factor.

Wu Song took revenge cleanly and efficiently, and did not say how to deal with Pan Jinlian. As his sworn brother, Yang Chang was in a difficult situation at this time. He knew that Pan Jinlian was fickle, but he had no right to judge his sister-in-law on behalf of Wu Song, so he stood there in a daze for a while.

Pan Jinlian has been in Tokyo for two years. Although she has not come into contact with many people, compared with the neighbors in Zi Shi Street, everyone here is a smart and capable person. This has affected her mentality and made her more stable than those in Yanggu County.

After looking at each other for a few seconds, Pan Jinlian's surprise turned into joy. She looked at him and took the initiative to greet him.

"Sanlang looks good and has become more handsome and strong."

"Aren't you just as radiant?"

"Hmm? Hehe."

Yang Chang's lukewarm answer made Pan Jinlian unable to adapt for a while.

In her impression, Yang Sanlang was a smart and shy big boy. She didn't expect that he had changed. Was it because Wu Da hated me?

As his sister-in-law, I should be more generous to him.

Thinking of this, Pan Jinlian folded her hands in front of her and asked with a smile: "Where is Sanlang now? I heard that he is no longer working in Yanggu. With your ability, you should have made a fortune, right?"

"I made a little fortune, but it's not as good as someone else's"

Yang Chang still remembered Ximen Qing's "last words" and knew that Pan Jinlian was sent to the capital by him, apparently to curry favor with important figures. Seeing how little Pan looked like a noble lady now, he knew that she was being kept in the capital, so he couldn't help but resist with words.

“Shame on you.”

Pan Jinlian smiled awkwardly and said, "I didn't want Dalang to die of serious injuries. I know you and uncle are resentful, but I didn't do anything."

"No way? You and Ximen Qing"

"I had already divorced Dalang at that time, but he came to me and made trouble for me. Who would have thought that he would kick me to death."

Seeing Yang Chang frowning and looking cold, Pan Jinlian continued to add: "It was because he didn't sell the buns properly, but listened to the rumors in the market, and took the initiative to write a letter of divorce to drive me away. I am just a weak woman, and it is too difficult for me to live, so I can't refuse."

"All your misfortunes are caused by Ximen Qing's secret plot. Now he has been beheaded by my second brother. There is no need to discuss the right and wrong. However, I can tell you why my eldest brother is determined to divorce me."

"Why?"

Pan Jinlian still doesn't understand that with Wu Da's looks and family background, it was such a blessing that he could marry her, so when Wu Da proposed a divorce, her head was buzzing.

Yang Chang paused and said seriously, "If it was someone else who spread the rumor, even if it was Ximen Qing himself, the eldest brother might have endured the humiliation, but the one who was spread the rumor was the second brother. The eldest brother is both a brother and a father to the second brother. He has been willing to give everything to the second brother since he was a child. He is afraid that the rumor will make the second brother lose his head, and he is even more afraid that the second brother will lose his public office because of it."

"Oh," Pan Jinlian smiled contemptuously and said coldly, "How long have you known him, Sanlang? If you can't stand the rumors, you can change places, just like you moved from Qinghe to Yanggu before. But he did it so quickly this time, it's obvious that he relied on Wu Song's official position to make him more confident."

"My eldest brother is no longer here. There is no point in arguing about right and wrong. I shouldn't call you sister-in-law anymore. I'm leaving now."

Imperial Street is the largest commercial street in Tokyo, with people coming and going from morning to night. It is not out of place for the two of them to stand in the middle of the road, but Yang Chang knows the whereabouts of Pan Jinlian, and he does not want to be "entangled" with her anymore. After all, the bond, Wu Da, is no longer alive.

Seeing Yang Chang turning around to leave, Pan Jinlian rushed forward and grabbed his sleeve.

"Where's Saburo going?"

"Please behave."

Yang Chang turned around and used his hand to push Pan Jinlian's arm away. He said sternly, "I have no place to stay in Tokyo. I will leave naturally after I finish my work. I am not like someone who relies on others."

"you"

When Pan Jinlian heard this, her face changed drastically. Recalling her previous flirtation with Wu Song but being rejected, she immediately became emotional and said, "I thought you were different, but you are exactly the same as Wu Song."

"Hmm?" When Yang Chang was surprised, Pan Jinlian suddenly calmed down and said softly, "You and I have known each other for a long time, how can I let Sanlang leave like this? We are lucky to meet in Tokyo today, why don't you come to my sister-in-law's house? We will probably never see each other again, so let's have a farewell drink."

“That’s not very convenient.”

"convenient."

Yang Changxu narrowed his eyes with a puzzled look on his face, thinking that it was okay for me to drink a farewell drink, but would your sponsor agree to it? How could a mistress bring a man home? But Pan Jinlian answered firmly.

The sun was high in the sky at this time, and Yang Chang also had [Drug Inhibiting Body], so he was not afraid of Xiao Pan causing trouble.

As for the farewell wine, it doesn’t matter whether you drink it or not.

Yang Chang still had some spare public funds in his pocket, and he thought about leaving a piece of gold when he came to Wu Da's house as a way of paying for his divorce, and also to help Wu Song find his home.

If the second brother still has any resentment, there is a place to go to find him and ask for punishment.

Soon, Pan Jinlian took Yang Chang to the west side of Imperial Street, where a carriage was waiting at the entrance of the alley.

Yang Chang glanced at the driver and thought, is this the driver of the sponsor? Pan Jinlian was not shy about it. Could it be that the sponsor was Fang Jun from the Song Dynasty?
The carriage passed through the streets and alleys of the city for a long time before arriving at a quiet neighborhood. The houses along the road were all two-story buildings with courtyards, and there were almost no pedestrians passing by on the street.

Just by looking at the exterior of the house, you can tell that housing prices in this area are quite expensive. When you walk into the courtyard and see the luxurious interior decoration, you wonder if the sponsor behind it is very wealthy and has prepared such a nice house for his mistress. He must be very satisfied with Pan Jinlian.

Yang Chang came to the front hall, and as soon as he sat down, the old maid served him fruits.

My goodness, Pan Jinlian was a maid before, but now she has servants? Is she like a pheasant turning into a phoenix?
Yang Chang felt uncomfortable sitting there. Before he could talk to Pan Jinlian for a few words, he took out a yellow croaker from his arms, stood up and handed it to her, saying, "You don't have to drink wine after drinking tea. As you just said, we may never see each other again. This is a small token of my appreciation. I'll take my leave now."

"You're leaving so soon? Sister-in-law is planning to cook."

When Pan Jinlian said this, she suddenly remembered that she couldn't make dumplings well, so she stood up and stopped Yang Chang, asking for advice: "Sanlang wants to go, sister-in-law won't stop me, can you teach me how to make dumplings?"

"You want to make buns?"

"Well, I have tried to make it before. I followed Dalang's method, but the taste was always wrong. Please Sanlang..."

Seeing that Pan Jinlian was almost begging, Yang Chang thought that she wanted to use the buns to tie down her financial sponsor, just like how people tie down men's stomachs in later generations.

"Dumplings are nothing more than dough and fillings. You've helped my eldest brother make steamed buns before, so you must be very familiar with making and kneading dough. The problem should be with the fillings. Do you have a pen and paper? I'll write down the recipe."

"Yes, yes, Aunt Zhang."

Pan Jinlian was overjoyed when she heard this, and hurriedly called the maid to bring paper and pen.

The secret to the deliciousness of Yang Chang’s steamed buns lies in the invisible auxiliary ingredients. Chinese medicine and spices are mixed into the sauce to enhance the taste of the meat filling.

"It's written. Just prepare the ingredients according to this recipe and try a few more times and it will work. I have to go now."

"Uh-huh."

Pan Jinlian was overjoyed and quickly stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Sanlang. I'll see you off."

"No need, stay."

Yang Chang blocked the door with his hand, turned around and walked out of the house, but as soon as he walked down the stairs, he heard someone shouting outside the yard.

"Xiao Pan, is Xiao Pan here?"

Oh shit, the sponsor is here to catch the adulterer?

Yang Chang hurriedly turned around on the spot, but then stopped moving, thinking to himself, I didn't do anything, what should I be afraid of?

But the voice was clear: the young man is supporting Pan Jinlian?
When Yang Chang was lost in his thoughts, the voice suddenly became rough. He must have been spotted. The other party asked in a deep voice behind him: "Who is standing in the corridor? Where is Pan Jinlian?"

"It's you?"

"You are."

(End of this chapter)