MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 230 Bad face

Chapter 230: Bad Face

 “No, no, I have really seen that account book.”

 “What about the ledger? Where is it now?”

Du Jingxian has already disappeared, so the so-called personal ledger will naturally not appear. Even if it does, Shang Sanlang is not afraid.

Anyway, he has Shang Ji behind him. With him, all the money invested can be withdrawn, let alone crossing out the name in the ledger.

 So he is not vain at all.

Seeing this scene, Shangshu of Jin also knew that if his son continued to bite and angered the merchants, the problems they would face would become even more serious.

So he gritted his teeth and stepped forward to give his son a kick, which turned his face purple. It was obviously a very cruel attack.

Then he turned around, bowed to Shang Ji and said.

"This ignorant boy seems to have been deceived by Du Jingxian, so he thought that the Duke's Mansion was also involved. Since Sanlang has spoken, I naturally believe him and asked General Shang to make a trip. I waste your energy and time on such a trivial matter. I will entertain General Shang and Sanlang at home someday and I will apologize to you two."

The Minister of Jin is also a second-rank official, so when he said these words, he was willing to take Shang Sanlang along with him, which was simply a huge honor.

So Shang Sanlang hurriedly replied.

 “Hey, they were all deceived by others, and the Lord Minister’s son must be the same.”

His opening of the mouth gave Jin Shangshu some reminders. Since he couldn't bite the Duke's mansion, he naturally couldn't bite Du Jingyi's natal family. Anyway, the debtors had their owners.

Since it is Du Jingxian who does the work, let him and his grandfather repay it.

So, he narrowed his eyes and said mercilessly to the trembling father and son.

"The Du family has no relationship with you for a long time, and you still dare to trick me into coming to make trouble. It's absolutely abominable. I give you three days to repair all the holes, otherwise you won't be blamed for being rude!"

 After saying this, he asked his servants to drag away his half-dead son, and he clasped his fist at Shang Ji and said in a dignified manner.

"I didn't know about the separation of the Du family before. I thought...Don't worry, General Shang, I will help clarify the matter."

The clarification made by Shangshu of Jin naturally means that this matter has nothing to do with the Du family.

With his statement, people present did not understand that he wanted to remove Du Jingyi's natal family. Otherwise, if the Du family came forward to clarify the matter, outsiders might even say that the Du family was ruthless.

 But the victims of the incident clarified for them, and that was what really cleared the Du family's grievances.

 And him doing this is exactly what Shang Ji wants.

Hence, he also gave a rare chuckle, clasped his fists and said to Jin Shangshu.

“In that case, I would like to thank you, Lord Shangshu, for your insight.”

 Jin Shangshu was holding a breath in his heart and could not let it out at this time. After saluting, he took his son and left the Du family.

The remaining members of the Du family, who had left a house full of people, were now hiding from Mr. Du Er and his family.

If these two men really talk about each other, they are somewhat innocent.

　　But who made them think about calculating things that do not belong to them on weekdays? Now they have suffered such a big hole. They are really going to empty out their family fortune, and it is impossible to make up for this hole.

Other clan members made sarcastic remarks with disdain in their eyes. Mr. Du became more and more discouraged with this attitude.

The people of the second wife are in trouble today. What if they are the ones in trouble in the future? Do these people also have the same face?

At once I felt that the so-called prosperity of the population was a joke. It was not as good as a few ordinary people in an ordinary family, innocent and united.

So he waved his hands and said.

"Okay, since this matter has nothing to do with you, there's no need to add insult to injury here. Let's all go back."

Master Du had obviously issued an order to expel guests, and although the relatives were a little dissatisfied, they never dared to disobey, so they left cursing one by one.

When everyone was almost gone, Master Du Er and Master Du started crying with runny noses and tears.

“Brother, please save Jingxian. What compensation should I give you for three hundred thousand taels?”

“Yes, boss, you can’t watch your second uncle lose even the coffin.”

After hearing what they said, Mrs. Du sneered and said.

"How long has it been? Second uncle still has such a plan? Isn't it because of your direct grandson that you lost the cost of the coffin? In the past, you were shouting about how to seek a future for your grandson. What, now? Are you reluctant to take three taels of silver?"

"Is that three taels? That's three hundred thousand taels. Even if our entire family's property is sold, it's not worth three hundred thousand taels."

"That's because of my uncle's incompetence. Over the years, the things you have collected from us overtly and covertly, including shops, fields, and houses, add up to at least a million taels. What happened? So quickly. Did he fail?"

Mrs. Du has always been merciless in her speech. Unlike the relatives of the Du family, she is not trying to add insult to injury, but is really stepping on the second wife to avenge the resentments she has harbored over the years.

 Therefore, Mr. Du understood what his wife meant, so he let her vent her anger without saying a word.

Mr. Du Er was already very old. He almost threw his head away when he was scolded in such a few words. He patted his chest desperately to catch his breath.

Master Du still thought that they were in the same situation as before, and he was squeezing his neck and wanted to speak.

 But he was interrupted by Du Jingyi's light voice.

"Cousin Jingxian can't be found either. If the second uncle is gone, the fourth uncle will really be left alone."

As soon as she opened her mouth, Master Du Er rolled his eyes and fainted.

Master Du was also so angry that his face turned red and his neck was thick. He wished he could go up and tear Du Jingyi's mouth out.

But Shang Ji sitting next to him was like a Yama. Although he didn't have any evil features, the aura he exuded made Fourth Master Du have to endure it.

The Du family couple were reluctant to let their daughter get involved, so they took the initiative to bear the fire.

"Okay, fourth brother, there is no need to glare at Jingyi like this. If anything happens, just come to us. The Jin family has given a deadline. The money must be collected within three days, otherwise Jingxian will not be the only one to disappear. Alone."

Mr. Du's words hit the mark, and the string that was already tense in Mr. Du's heart snapped. Tears fell from his eyes. At this moment, he felt much more real.

"Then...then what can I do? I really didn't lie to you. You are asked to come up with 300,000 taels of silver within three days. Even if you sell it, I can't get it out."

 Master Du Si's whole body seemed to have collapsed, revealing despair.

 (End of this chapter)