TFWYH – Chapter 467 Xiao Fang’s Mischief

Su Yuan: ?

Su Yuan: “…That’s quite a lot?”

“Yeah!” Tang Wan started counting on her fingers. “For example, the old couple from the Ling family, Zhang Bapi, Deng Sanpao, and Ling Xiaofang…”

She rattled off several names in one breath.

Mm!

More than half of them were actually Ling Yu’s family members!

Ling Yu: …

Su Yuan: …

Catching their speechless looks, Tang Wan gave an awkward laugh. “I have a bad temper. I didn’t do it on purpose. But these people probably couldn’t have kidnapped my father, right?”

Indeed, it didn’t seem very likely.

But it couldn’t be ignored either!

“I’ll send people to question them.”

After saying that, Su Yuan quickly summoned several constables and ordered them to investigate whether any of the people Tang Wan mentioned had behaved suspiciously recently.

As for Ling Yu and Tang Wan, they headed back home first.

Whether it was the young couple or Su Yuan, none of them believed that these ordinary townsfolk could have such capability.

But things often turn out beyond expectations.

Two days later, the team investigating Ling Xiaofang returned with news: a few days before the Tang father and son went missing, Ling Xiaofang had been seen in contact with some strangers.

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan immediately ordered her arrest and promptly sent someone to summon Tang Wan.

Tang Wan was having breakfast with Madam Jiang when the message arrived.

Hearing the news, not only was she stunned — the entire second branch of the family was stunned as well.

It’s connected to Ling Xiaofang?

If they hadn’t heard it with their own ears, they would’ve almost forgotten about her.

Wasn’t she already married? How did she still have time to stir up trouble?

“Wan’er, the Ling family has wronged you!” Madam Jiang couldn’t hold back her tears.

Ling Yu remained silent.

A harsh look, far beyond his years, appeared on Ling Chen’s young face. “This Ling Xiaofang — Sister-in-law has spared her again and again, yet she still refuses to repent! Su Xi, come out!”

Su Xi appeared behind him at once.

Ling Chen pointed outside. “Go to the hotpot restaurant and invite Uncle and Aunt to the yamen. Let them see what kind of disgraceful thing their daughter has done.”

Su Xi glanced at Ling Yu. Seeing him nod, he vanished on the spot.

“Wan’er, I’ll go to the yamen with you,” Ling Yu said, standing up.

Madam Jiang and Ling Chen quickly added, “We’re going too!”

Tang Wan frowned. “Mother, A’Chen, you should stay home. My husband can accompany me.”

Before Madam Jiang could speak, Ling Chen cut in, “No, I’m going. I want to personally ask Ling Xiaofang just how shameless she can be!”

Madam Jiang hurriedly said, “A’Chen is right. I also want to see with my own eyes whether it’s truly Xiaofang.”

“Then we’ll all go,” Ling Yu decided firmly, holding Tang Wan’s hand. “If we don’t let them go, they’ll only worry more.”

Alright.

Tang Wan fell silent.

Ling Yue hadn’t returned yet. The family of four headed to the county yamen.

Just as they arrived at the entrance, Ling Canghe and Madam Qian also arrived.

The former looked flustered and hurried; the latter appeared on the verge of tears.

It was clear the couple had already heard the news.

When they saw the second branch family, both lowered their heads in guilt, unable to meet their eyes.

In the end, Madam Jiang spoke first. “Elder Brother, Sister-in-law, sorry to trouble you again.”

“Not at all!” Madam Qian wiped her tears as she replied. “You’re only making us feel more ashamed by saying that. I don’t know what sins I committed in a previous life to give birth to such an unfilial daughter.”

Everyone knew why Ling Xiaofang kept targeting Tang Wan — and precisely because of that, the eldest branch couple felt even more ashamed.

Madam Jiang sighed helplessly. “Let’s go inside and ask clearly first. Perhaps it’s just a misunderstanding.”