Wang Wen also followed, but seeing Gu Yao there, he didn’t dare to come closer; he just stood at a distance and yelled, "Second Gu, mind your own business! He forced himself on my sister; don’t think about denying it..."
Gu Yao glanced at Yang Rusong and then at Wang Wen.
At that moment, Wang Wen’s footsteps halted abruptly; he was wary of the Gu Family’s people.
"I didn’t do it, don’t pin this on me..." Yang Rusong shouted back as he turned his head.
"Brother-in-law, we have a witness. You shouldn’t bother denying it anymore. My sister is also quite attractive; marrying her would be your good fortune," said Wang Wen with a laugh, waving at Yang Rusong, "Come on, let’s go back and prepare for the wedding. Since the deed is done, you might as well consummate the marriage tonight. My family won’t fuss over ceremony, but we can’t skimp on the bride price..."
"I want to see Elder Cousin..." On hearing this, Yang Rusong became frantic and suddenly shouted into the courtyard, "Elder Cousin... I beg you to help me, I will truly change for the better... only you can save me now... Aunt, Uncle Xiaowu..." In the end, he called out to everyone he could.
"They say a crooked beam leads to a crooked wall; with a father and an uncle like yours, renowned for forcing themselves on widows, how could you not follow suit?" Lin Yue’e was now reassured. With a witness, this son-in-law surely couldn’t escape; in the future, she’d be the mother-in-law of a fine scholar, "However, once married, you’d better behave. Once you become an official, my daughter isn’t petty-minded; she will certainly allow you to take concubines..."
This old woman was thinking quite far ahead.
Yang Baichuan, who had followed, hung his head low, also feeling extremely vexed, though he wasn’t clear on what exactly he should be vexed about.
Feng Caie had intended to speak up and stop the proceedings, but after opening her mouth, she ultimately closed it again. She remembered that the son of a county magistrate was staying at Yang Ruxin’s home; surely he could help her son.
At this moment, Feng Caie also felt a twinge of regret for the first time; why hadn’t she realized this blockhead Dani could suddenly change her nature? If only she’d known... she would have definitely made sure to cozy up to her...
Yang Mancang didn’t intervene either. In his heart, he also didn’t believe that Yang Rusong could commit such an act; after all, he had watched Yang Rusong grow up from a child, and the boy’s character was quite good.
Yang Ruxin originally didn’t want to get involved, but seeing so many people gathering around and Yang Rusong crying and howling, she feared scaring the little ones inside the house. She then walked out, "What are you all crowding around my doorstep for?"
"Elder Cousin..." Upon hearing Yang Ruxin’s voice, Yang Rusong immediately smiled, wiped away his tears, and rushed over in a hurry, "They say a man has gold under his knees, but today I kneel before you. I implore you to save me. I really didn’t touch her; I don’t want to be ruined like this..."
"They say a man has gold under his knees, yet you still kneel? Where’s your dignity?" Yang Ruxin glanced at Yang Rusong with disdain.
Yang Rusong quickly straightened up.
"Yang Rusong, your affairs have nothing to do with me. You ask for my help, but I’m unwilling because the character of your family members makes me afraid," Yang Ruxin looked at Yang Peili and others not far away, "I barely struggled free from the quagmire of the Yang Family, and my mother barely escaped with her life. I don’t want to provoke any of you ever again, so whatever happens to you has nothing to do with me, just as what happens to my mother and us has nothing to do with you..."