Chapter 485: Xiang Weinan's Denial
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Xiang Weinan's face changed dramatically as he looked up and met Hu Li's gaze.
In the next moment, he flatly denied, "What are you talking about? Exiled to the southwest? Who told you such baseless rumors?"
"Sir, please tell us the truth." The old lady knelt down again, her body trembling. "Tang Xiucai, a scholar from our village, just returned from the capital. He and his mother personally witnessed Ah Yu being escorted out of the city in the exile procession."
Xiang Weinan abruptly stood up, cursing inwardly. How unlucky was Shu Yu to be recognized by fellow villagers under those circumstances?
"This is nothing but nonsense. Why do you believe everything you hear?" Xiang Weinan continued to deny, instructing Hu Li, "Go to Shishi Village and bring that Tang Xiucai and his family here. This matter of exile is an imperial decree. How can they dare to spread such rumors and gossip? They have no credibility."
Understanding what needed to be done before news about Miss Lu spread, Hu Li immediately nodded and said, "Yes, sir."
Hu Li turned and left. Xiang Weinan then said, "Those Tang family members must have some grudge against you. They took advantage of Shu Yu's trip to cause trouble. Do they have any evidence? But you don't need to worry. I will bring Tang Xiucai here, and you can confront him directly."
Lu Erbai lowered his gaze, realizing that Xiang Weinan might not be aware of Tang Xiucai ucai's character.
However, he was well aware of Tang Wenqian's personality. They had been fellow villagers for a long time, and Tang Wenqian had even made significant efforts regarding Da Ya's matter.
Although he spent most of his time studying in the county town and had limited interaction with the villagers, he still commanded respect because of his actions and persuasive words.
That was why the Lu family believed him when Liang Shi mentioned that Tang Wenqian did not deny his mother's words.
They knew very well that Tang Wenqian hurried back before the announcement just to confirm if the person in question was Ah Yu. Now, it was clear that he had confirmed it.
Instead of inquiring further, Xiang Weinan simply denied everything, which only strengthened their conviction.
The Lu family remained on their knees, refusing to get up.
The old lady cried uncontrollably, her words choked with sobs, "Sir, I beg you... tell us what happened to Ah Yu. Why was she exiled? What has she encountered? Where is she now? Will she ever return?"
Xiang Weinan...
He had a headache. The problem was that these were Shu Yu's family members, and she had entrusted him to take care of them before she left.
If it were someone else, he could have just ordered them to be dragged out.
Other members of the Lu family also pleaded for answers, but Xiang Weinan adamantly denied everything, firmly stating that Shu Yu had gone to search for someone.
However, it was futile. The more he insisted, the more convinced the Lu family became.
The standoff continued for a while until the old lady suddenly stopped crying.
She raised her head, wiped her face, and said with a trembling voice, "Since the sir refuses to speak, I won't trouble the sir any further. We will find out for ourselves. We will go to the capital and inquire about the people who were exiled a few days ago. We can catch up to them on a mule cart; they are traveling on foot. If that person turns out to be Ah Yu, we will go with them to the southwest. If not, we will come back."
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