Chapter 355: Investigating The Case (Part 2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Yi Zilan did not say anything. He already knew that Su Wanrou was aware of the Yang family, but from her attitude towards the Yang family, it wasn’t hard to tell that she did not have a good impression of them.
Yang Yi had also said that after he left the Yang family, he never went back. He stayed in Xin Village as a teacher and got married when he was middle-aged.
The commotion in the courtyard alerted the people in the house. Before anyone could enter, a man in plain clothes came out. “Who is here?”
Looking at Yi Zilan, the man paused and asked. “Who are you?”
Yi Zilan looked at him. According to what Yang Yi said, this person should be the real Yang Cheng. However, the two of them had exchanged identities. Yang Cheng had lived as Yang Yi for 30 years in glory. Now that he was in danger, he returned to his body.
Yi Zilan took out his badge. “I’m Yi Zilan, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War. Yang Yi, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, is convicted of corruption. You are also from the Yang family, aren’t you?”
Yang Cheng frowned and said, “I am indeed from the Yang family, but I’m just an illegitimate son. I left the Yang family decades ago and have nothing to do with them. Please investigate it thoroughly.”
Yi Zilan looked at him. “You’re Yang Cheng, right?”
Yang Cheng had a bad feeling. When he met Yi Zilan’s intense gaze, he kept telling himself that he did not have to be afraid of anything.
Yang Cheng nodded. “Yes, I’m Yang Cheng.”
Yi Zilan said coldly, “Come with me. When Yang Yi confessed, he mentioned that he hid thousands of taels of gold in your place.”
When Yang Cheng heard that, he raised his voice. “Impossible.”
He did have some money hidden somewhere, but he didn’t hide it here. After all, he had been Yang Yi for 30 years. He was not used to coming back to his real body yet, but he was not afraid.
Therefore, Yang Cheng quickly calmed down and looked at Yi Zilan. “Official Yi, I’m an illegitimate son and don’t get along with my brother. I haven’t been in contact with him for decades. Why would he hide money in my place? I live a poor life and earn a living by farming. If I had thousands of taels of gold, I wouldn’t be so poor.”
He was telling the truth. When he realized that he was back to being Yang Cheng, he was naturally happy. After all, he was about to be executed. When he realized that this family was so poor that they could barely keep their stomachs full, he was full of disdain.
After getting to know what Yang Yi had done over the decades, he couldn’t help but think that Yang Yi was a fool.
It was not that Yang Yi was really poor, but that he insisted on being a good person. He taught people real knowledge but only charged them a little amount. Wasn’t that what a fool would do?
Yi Zilan said calmly, “Yang Yi also said something else. Teacher Yang, do you want to hear it?”
Yang Cheng frowned.
Yi Zilan looked at Su Wanrou and then at the girl beside Su Wanrou. “What Yang Yi said is also related to the two of you.”
Su Wanrou looked at Yang Cheng and said to Yi ZIlan calmly, “Our family has nothing to do with the Yang family. No matter how Yang Yi tries to accuse us, we’re not afraid. Sir, you don’t have to hold back. Just say it.”
Su Wanrou looked at Zhang Fengshou. “Our family has lived in Xin Village for many years and has a good relationship with everyone. Village Chief, you should know best what kind of person my husband is, right?”
Zhang Fengshou nodded. “Yes, yes. Teacher Yang is a good person. Many children in our village are able to read all thanks to Teacher Yang.”
Yang Cheng said with a gentle smile, “Village Chief, you flattered me.”
Zhang Fengshou was stunned. Usually, Teacher Yang would call him Old Brother. Why was he so distant today? However, this official was a little strange too. He was very straightforward when he asked the question earlier.
Yi Zilan looked at Yang Cheng and said, “Yang Yi said that he’s the real Yang Cheng and that he’s innocent. He said that he’s a teacher in Xin Village and told me a lot of things.”
Yang Cheng responded calmly with a smile. “Sir, do you believe him? My brother can’t tolerate me. Even if I hide from him and settle down in such a remote place, he still can’t tolerate me. Even if I die, he will try to destroy my family.”
After saying that, Yang Cheng raised his hand to wipe the corners of his eyes, looking a little sad.
Yi Zilan said calmly, “Please go back to the capital with me and confront Yang Yi in person. Don’t worry, I won’t wrong you.”
Yang Cheng sighed. “In that case, alright, I’m willing to cooperate with the investigation.”
Yang Cheng revealed a worried expression, but he was sneering inside. 30 years ago, he was able to ruin Yang Yi. 30 years later, he could do it once again.
He wanted the real Yang Yi to experience despair once again and see with his own eyes who his wife and daughter would be with in the future.
Yi Zilan looked at Su Wanrou. “As Teacher Yang’s wife and daughter, you naturally know him the best. Since Yang Yi mentioned you, please come with us too.”
Su Wanrou frowned and held her daughter’s hand. She did not want to agree. Her family had nothing to do with the Yang family. There was no need for her to go.
Yang Cheng said, “Let’s go together. I’m not afraid.”
With his wife and daughter around, the despair and pain that the real Yang Yi suffered would probably double. If Yang Yi wanted to humiliate himself, so be it. Who in the world would believe that there was such a thing as body-swapping.
If he didn’t run into that monk 30 years ago, he would not believe it either. No matter what, Yang Yi could only resign himself to reality like 30 years ago.