Chapter 31: The Heir (I)
"... At that time, he was the magistrate of Jishui County, and he once found a strange case. The murderer was hard to find. So he threw his wife into prison. After three days of release, he ordered someone to secretly follow him and said: He could not go ten miles away. A man would come and talk to him. He would tie up the traitor and mistress. As a result, he arrested the traitor and mistress. When someone asked about the reason, he said: He had a friendship with this wife and killed his husband. When he heard that his wife had come out, he wanted to talk to him. He was afraid of the nearby county, so he wanted to wait for him. So, the county passed on his wisdom." - "Shu Qi Discussion on Case Decision"
After Wang Shoutian was content with the benefits of publicity, he ordered Lai Tongyu to find a group of storytellers, who traveled around the countryside and city to tell people about stories.
As for storytelling, in order not to reveal traces, it is normal to tell the story of Wang Shoutian. When I was free, I told some stories about Wang Shoutian to praise Wang Shoutian - this is called raising hope!
On that day, those who were lucky enough to witness the trial of this case were Song Ziye and Wang Yan.
Seeing that the young woman was brought back to the court, they were all very surprised and didn't know what Wang Shoutian was doing.
The case was broken down quickly. After the man and woman were tied to the court, Wang Shoutian only told him one by one, and the two collapsed on the ground and called him.
The people were suddenly in an uproar, and they looked at the people in the hall as if they saw a god.
Just looking at the reactions of the men and women, we can tell that Wang Shoutian is as good as he can see with his own eyes. How can ordinary people do this?
This seems easy, but it is really impossible for an ordinary person to master the condition.
At this point, Song Ziye was extremely satisfied with the people in front of him. He was able to manage a county in an orderly manner and had such a talent for determining cases. If he could not be considered a master of the people, he would probably be embarrassed to kill a group of children from Shu.
"Young Master Song, the case has been tried over there. Let's go over now." Wang Yan had long since disappeared his previous worries, and he was already stroking his beard and smiling.
Having a son and nephew like this is really a blessing for the Wang family!
In ancient times, the clan concept was very strong, and Wang Yan was really happy when he prospered and when he was detrimental.
Song Ziye nodded, and the few of them took a step and walked towards the government office.
One of them had already stepped forward and sent a message to Wang Shoutian. When the two of them approached, Wang Shoutian had already sorted out his clothes and greeted him.
He knew Wang Yan, after all, he had met several times, so he first visited this clan uncle.
"Tian'er, please get up quickly." Wang Yan accepted his gift calmly, and then helped him up and introduced Song Ziye to him.
"I've met Mr. Song."
"I've met Lord Wang."
The two of them each had the same courtesy, because Wang Shoutian was an official, and Song Ziye was just a civilian after all. Therefore, Song Ziye was naturally more solemn in terms of etiquette.
However, even so, everyone's style is still obvious and looks very affectionate.
"We're finally here!" Wang Shoutian thought to himself that he didn't have a deep relationship with this person in his previous life. He just saw him and thought of Song Xinyou, his wife in his previous life.
After Wang Shoutian's failure, Song Xinyou died of illness, which made him feel heartbroken.
Because he knew that Song Xinyou deliberately wore a single dress in winter and refused to take medicine, so he died.
This is to save the Song family from disaster!
As a real man, he felt so heartbroken when he saw his wife lying in bed with no choice but to be helpless.
In a daze, I heard talking.
"Tian'er, Mr. Song is here with me. I want to discuss with you if I have something, but it seems that it is not too early today, so it's better to say something tomorrow."
The group was running around for days and was tired. After hearing Wang Yan's words, Wang Shoutian obeyed and ordered people to clean up several yards in the government office for the rest of the group.
When there was no one late at night, Wang Shoutian was called into the room by his clan uncle.
"Tian'er, do you know what happened to Mr. Song when he came?"
"I don't know." Wang Shoutian said. Although he knew it in his heart, this kind of thing was not something to be said randomly, so he had to say no.
Wang Yan smiled and said with a smile: "It's a happy event. The governor attaches great importance to you. Therefore, he has given you a specific marriage, and the person he has decided is the eldest daughter of the Song family."
Then, he added: "The Song family is a big family in Shu. The children in the clan have a wide range of knowledge and are of a big family. You have met your brother today. If you are like this, how can your sister be bad? Although I didn't know you would know you before, it's not too late to ask you at this time. Let me ask you, are you willing to do this marriage?"
If Wang Shoutian had known that there would be today, how could he make the decision on his own marriage?
Besides, the Song family actually has great potential, but unfortunately, there are too few things that I could master in my previous life, and even if there is strong support, I can't play it out.
The figure of his wife flashed in his heart. He sighed in his heart. He heard Wang Yan ask, and then said respectfully: "I am just obeying the arrangements of my elders."
His attitude is very sincere and has no perfunctory intention.
"Okay." Nodded, very satisfied with Wang Shoutian's attitude, but Wang Yan did not forget to remind him.
"The Song family's young master came here to confirm the engagement ceremony with you. You should accompany him in the county tomorrow so that you can achieve this as soon as possible."
Although it was not stated clearly, it was pointed out that the key to whether the marriage was successful was the Song family’s son.
"No." Wang Shoutian nodded.
There was nothing to say all night. The next morning, Wang Shoutian took the Song family's son to patrol the county.
Wang Shoutian was wearing casual clothes. Although he was not very handsome in appearance, he was definitely a handsome talent. Song Ziye was satisfied.
Song Ziye is humble and polite, without the arrogance of a great clan, but with the character of a great clan, which also makes Wang Shoutian very satisfied. His situation in his previous life was too bad, and he didn't know why he succeeded, but he did not get the sincere service of this person. This life will be different.
Along the way, the two talked happily, and Wang Yan, who was walking with him, deliberately slowed down and followed the two of them.
It was summer at this time in Jishui County. The sky was red and the sun was in the sky. It was only a long way to go and it became hot.
So, after roughly turning, the group returned to the government office.
However, Song Ziye could already see that the management of this place was excellent.
Looking at the king Shoutian, who was urging his horse to move forward calmly, he nodded secretly. This boy was still good at his younger sister.
In the next few days, Song Ziye still stayed.
Accompanied by Wang Shoutian, he visited the Chinese Medicine Clinic and the North and North City, and even went to the Longnu Temple to simmer incense.
Before leaving, he handed over his sister's belongings to Wang Shoutian.
Wang Shoutian handed over a family-borne jade pendant with him to Song Ziye.
At this point, the marriage has been officially settled.
After Song Ziye left, Wang Shoutian began to get a job, while Wang Yan took the good news and returned to Wenyang Prefecture first.
Wenyang Prefecture, Jiedushi Office.
Kingfisher singing in front of the window, and in the study, Wang Zunzhi's face turned gray. In front of him, a woman stared at him with cold eyebrows and cold eyes.
"Madam, why are you doing this..." Wang Zunzhi sighed bitterly.
"Master, why am I here? Do you not know why? I have three sons, two sons died, and one son died, and the loss of a son. Let me ask you, can you really empathize with me?"
"Madam, what do you mean by saying this?"
Wang Zunzhi looked at his wife, and thought of the rumors he had heard during this period, his face darkened.
"What do I mean? Humph, are you really ignorant when I am a woman? Your second brother went to Chengdu Prefecture. I already know what happened. Why do you want to recognize your nephew and take him as his heir and enjoy the wealth and glory of my poor son? You are so cruel. I can tell you that if you want to take him, I have to decide this candidate."
"Ruoyi, who should I accept?" At this moment, Wang Zunzhi calmed down and asked lightly.
The woman did not know the inside story of the acquisition of her son, so she just thought that Wang Zunzhi was surrendering. The position of the commander was passed down by her father, so she could certainly take care of her, so she raised the person she chose.
"Nothing! It's really nothing! This guy is just an ordinary person, how can he take on a great responsibility?" Wang Zunzhi shook his head after hearing this.
It turned out that the person chosen by the wife was even worse than the other two candidates.
But the woman was about to make trouble and said, "If you don't follow me, don't think I will admit that heir!"
If she makes such a fuss on weekdays, Wang Zunzhi will follow her everything.
After twenty years of marriage, Wang Zunzhi has always respected her, but she only took it for granted.
Later, all three of her sons died. In order to appease her sorrow, she made trouble in all kinds of trouble, and Wang Zunzhi only comforted her with gentle words.
She thought that as long as she didn't follow her, things would be as she wished.
What does Wang Shoutian have to do with her?
All of this is owned by her son, how can she hand it over to outsiders?
However, the person he chose was obedient to his own words, which made her happy, and her appearance looked a bit like a young boy, so he became more close to him.
Her plan was clear that even if she really handed over this huge foundation to outsiders, she would need to be someone she recognized so that she could continue to enjoy wealth in the future.
But how can this matter be compared with that daily trivial matter?
Not to mention that the person Wang Zunzhi chose was his illegitimate son and was connected to his own bloodline, so how could he listen to a woman and choose an ordinary son as his successor?
Seeing the woman crying, he endured it again and again, and finally he was completely cold and said calmly: "Madam, do you know that if you are, this huge foundation will eventually be destroyed for a day?"
The woman opened her mouth and said, "This foundation was created by my father. You married me. Originally, the next generation was my son. Now that my sons are all dead, I certainly have to choose someone who suits me!"
As soon as this said, Wang Zunzhi closed his eyes and sighed softly.
"Come."
"Sir." Someone immediately responded and came in from outside.
"My wife likes to worship Buddha, and I have always refused to do so, but now I think it is a great kindness. I will send my wife to Jingxin Temple in the city to cultivate her mind and worship Buddha with a full heart!"
"...No!" Some personal soldiers responded.
When the woman heard this, she was stunned and said hatefully: "Wang Zunzhi, you are so cruel. My father misreads you, you are a wolf-hearted thing!"
Wang Zunzhi didn't look back and waved his hand.
The personal soldiers stopped hesitating and pulled her out. Along the way, they cried and cried: "Wang Zunzhi, you will regret it!"
But the person who stayed in the room seemed to be ten years older for a moment.
A day later, when he heard that his second brother returned, he cheered up and summoned him again.
"Brother, things have been done. This is really great. I am convinced of the decision you made by you." After saying all the things you saw and heard about this trip, Wang Yan expressed his conscience with his brother's choice.
Seeing this, Wang Zunzhi finally showed his only smile for several days and was in a great mood. He was really happy that Wang Shoutian had such a thing.
"Since that's the case, come and draft the document. In a few days, I will accept him as his heir." Wang Zunzhi said, his health was getting worse and worse. If he had not set his name earlier, he would be afraid that there would be an emergency and everything would be gone.
He knew his wife's temper and nature. If she was that way, she was afraid that this huge foundation would be destroyed.
Wang Yan also heard about this, but as his second brother, he was not easy to ask about it, so he had to pretend not to know. Seeing that his brother had made a decision, he no longer advised him. Anyway, Wang Shoutian was indeed talented and could bear great responsibilities. If he really inherited it in the future, it would be a blessing for the Wang family.
Chapter completed!