Zhan Mohan also just reacted, they were still at the Ji residence, and everything had to be handled with more caution. He quickly told them to go to the car and use wet wipes to clean their faces first.
Seeing his wife so disheveled, Zhan Mohan fell into deep self-blame, and his resolve to eliminate Ji Tong grew even stronger.
Wei Yumeng wiped her face clean, but still felt filthy. In that cellar, they had to eat, drink, and relieve themselves in the same space, and the smell was unbearable, making them all reek.
Fortunately, she had seen Zhan Mohan, and all her difficulties had finally come to an end.
She and Jiang Siyu each drank several large bottles of water. After not eating or drinking for several days, her lips were severely cracked. Now, with several bottles of water, it was like a new life.
Seeing her like this, Zhan Mohan naturally felt uncomfortable, but he still had to ask what had happened.
After Wei Yumeng finished recounting everything, he was only left with anger. Zhan Yichen became anxious, "Sister-in-law, where is Lin Jing? Where was she taken?"
Wei Yumeng shook her head, "I really don't know. Mu Bai took her away with her aunt and uncle. I think she must not be doing well. Mu Bai brought her parents to force her to comply."
Zhan Yichen had also thought of this. He was consumed with anxiety. The thought of Mu Bai forcing Mu Lin Jing made him want to tear Mu Bai to pieces.
Seeing this, Zhan Mohan comforted him, "Don't worry, as long as we are in the Ji residence, we will find a way to find her. Mu Bai will not take her life. Once we confirm this, there is nothing else to fear."
Even so, how could such worry be dispelled so easily?
"It's about time, we should go and meet Ji Tong. Fang Xun, see Miss Jiang out, take her to a hotel to clean up, and assign someone to protect her. When we return, we'll take her with us."
Zhan Mohan would naturally not abandon Jiang Siyu. He would let bygones be bygones. If it weren't for her today, it would have been difficult for Wei Yumeng to escape on her own. For all intents and purposes, he had decided to take Jiang Siyu with them.
Upon hearing that he would not abandon her, Jiang Siyu couldn't help but feel emotional and repeatedly thanked him.
Zhan Mohan asked Fang Xun to escort her out personally to ensure her safety.
Wei Yumeng watched the car leave and asked Zhan Mohan how they had gotten in.
Zhan Mohan chuckled, "Of course, we came through the main entrance. Ji Tong wanted to see me."
Half an hour earlier, they had arrived at the foot of the mountain where the Ji residence was located. Without an invitation, they were stopped by the guards.
Zhan Mohan then revealed his identity, "Tell Ji Tong, the Zhan family is here, and he will have you let us through."
Things unfolded as he expected. Ji Tong agreed to let them go up the mountain. However, he had expected to find Ji Tong to ask for the people, not to encounter Wei Yumeng first.
The three of them got out of the car and entered the main hall of the Ji residence. Old Master Ji, with his white beard and dressed in a Tang suit, stood at the entrance with Ji Tong to greet the guests.
Ji Tong also saw them from afar. His expression changed drastically when he saw Wei Yumeng beside them.
Zhan Mohan walked forward with Wei Yumeng, "Mr. Ji, my wife had an accident on her way here and needs to use a room here to tidy up. May I ask for your convenience?"
Old Master Ji could no longer tolerate Zhan Mohan. Of course, Zhan Mohan's intention was not to talk to him, but to warn Ji Tong.
Seeing that Wei Yumeng had escaped from the dungeon, although he was angry, he couldn't show it in front of so many people. He could only put on a stern face and have someone escort them to the guest room.
Zhan Mohan was not polite and treated the place as his own home. Before leaving, he didn't forget to ask, "I've heard that the Ji residence has beautiful scenery. As guests, may we look around?"
Old Master Ji thought that the important things were locked in his own courtyard. It wouldn't hurt for them to look around, so he casually agreed.
After they left, Old Master Ji asked who they were.
Ji Tong gritted his teeth, "Grandpa, have you forgotten who framed me and put me in prison?"
"He is from the Zhan family?"
Old Master Ji was reminded of the past. If it weren't for his careful arrangements, his only grandson would have been ruined for life. Now, for someone from the Zhan family to brazenly come to their door was simply courting death.
Although he was old, like Ji Tong, his ambition and capacity for grudges did not diminish with age. Instead, he saw this as an opportunity for revenge. The suffering they had endured back then could now be repaid by the Zhan family.
He winked at Ji Tong and said fiercely, "Since they're here, don't let them leave so easily."
He was ninety years old and had long since retired from worldly affairs, leaving everything to Ji Tong to manage. Therefore, he was unaware that Ji Tong had abducted Wei Yumeng and held her captive a few days ago. He only knew that he wanted to take this opportunity of the banquet to teach the Zhan family a lesson.
Ji Tong was not polite to anyone, but he was respectful to his grandfather. After all, if it weren't for his grandfather's careful arrangements back then, he wouldn't have the status he had today.
He nodded slightly, "Don't worry, Grandpa, leave it to me."
The grandfather and grandson continued to entertain guests. In the guest room, Zhan Mohan waited outside the door, inspecting everything that was brought in before letting Wei Yumeng take it inside.
After being held captive for several days, Wei Yumeng could finally take a bath and wash away all the filth. Naturally, she had to scrub meticulously, so it took a long time, more than an hour, before she felt clean.
When she came out after getting dressed, Zhan Yichen was nowhere to be seen outside the door.
Because she had witnessed the scene of guards stationed every five steps and sentries every ten steps on the way up the mountain, she knew that this unfamiliar Ji residence was full of dangers. Seeing that Zhan Yichen was not there, she became a little anxious, "Where is Yichen?"
Zhan Mohan told her to be patient, "Didn't the hosts say we could look around? I let Yichen go to explore. Mu Bai and the others should not have left the Ji residence, and he is frantic about Mu Lin Jing. It's better for him to look around than to wait here anxiously."
With that, Wei Yumeng said no more. It would be best if Zhan Yichen could find Mu Bai. She had already been rescued, but the Mu family's whereabouts were still unknown, which was worrying.
Zhan Mohan comfortingly stroked her hair, "Don't worry. After tidying up, we'll have to go to the main hall. I presume Old Master Ji knows who I am now and is plotting how to deal with me."