HCB Chapter 211 Seeing the present and thinking of withdrawing
Chapter 211 Seeing the present and thinking of withdrawing
Peng Lu couldn't help but sigh heavily, "Alas!"
Looking at the present state of the Marquis' Mansion, it can be said that it is going from bad to worse!
This is not a good sign!
Peng Lu walked, thought, and sighed along the way.
In the past, when one wanted to see the master, one would either go to the hall or the study.
Today, if I want to see the master, I have to go to Zhongshun’s little house.
Thinking of this, Peng Lu couldn't help but shook his head again and sighed.
When he was not far from Zhongshun's hut, Peng Lu saw two young eunuchs holding whisks and two officers with swords on their waists standing at the door of the hut.
Peng Lu thought that it should be the eunuch Yu and the officials from Shuntian Prefecture who were in the room.
Peng Lu didn't dare to go over at this time and just stood far away.
An official from Shuntian Prefecture walked past Peng Lu.
He just looked Peng Lu up and down and walked straight away. He must be going to meet the officials of Shuntian Prefecture.
Peng Lu stood there, and for a moment, many thoughts came to his mind...
But the more he thought about it, the darker it seemed before his eyes and the more hopeless he felt.
Back then, the old marquis was gone, and the old lady Yin was only concerned about her helpless family. The Marquis Qinxing's mansion was plundered and dragged down by the old lady's family, and the situation in the mansion was getting worse day by day.
In the end, all that was left was an empty Marquis Qinxing Mansion and the plaque "Marquis Qinxing Mansion" on the gate!
The Marquis Qinxing's Mansion at that time was not much better than it is now. At most it had a few more tables, chairs and benches.
Ever since the Marquis married Lady Fu Baozhen from the Anguo Mansion, and Fu Baozhen brought a large dowry, the Marquis Qinxing Mansion was like a dry sandy land, and suddenly turned into a big garden full of gorgeous flowers!
How much gold, silver and effort did the late Madam Fu Baozhen spend on this marquisate!
How many things did she buy for this house?
How many houses has she renovated for this mansion?
The Marquis Qinxing's Mansion has been completely renovated, and everyone in the mansion has a smile on their face.
The late lady was gentle and virtuous, and she was very attentive and considerate to the Marquis and the old lady.
Later, the late wife gave birth to a daughter, Leng Rongyue. The gifts from the Anguo Mansion for their granddaughter were sent to the Qinxing Marquis Mansion in large quantities.
During those years, the Marquis Qinxing's Mansion truly enjoyed a few years of comfort and prosperity!
However, all the changes started when the Marquis brought his cousin Yin into the mansion.
It was like a bucket of cold water suddenly poured into a blazing fire...
After a gust of air, the fire was out!
Although the soft-hearted former lady was retained by the Marquis's sweet words and the Duke Anguo's Mansion failed to take the former lady away, the Duke Anguo's Mansion would never support the Marquis again.
The Marquis's actual position was repeatedly stripped away.
In the end, only a marquis was left.
Ever since that Yin came into the mansion with her big belly and the second young lady, the mansion has become a mess and filled with chaos!
A few years later, the late wife passed away without any explanation, leaving the eldest daughter alone and helpless.
The Duke of Anguo wanted to take the child away to raise him, but the Marquis cried and refused to let go in order to keep his late wife's dowry.
He said that the eldest daughter was his biological daughter and he would raise her personally.
Since you know that the eldest daughter is your biological daughter, you should raise her well!
Don't let that unscrupulous stepwife treat you harshly!
Alas! It is really not easy for the young lady to live to this day!
When Peng Lu thought of this, his brows furrowed tightly.
I was thinking to myself, maybe everything that happened today was retribution!
Ever since the Marquis and the current lady started having an affair, today's result was probably inevitable sooner or later.
Or maybe, this is not the final result.
Who knows what the final outcome will be?
For the first time, Peng Lu thought about his future...
Perhaps, I should leave the Marquis Qinxing Mansion as soon as possible!
The sooner you get out of trouble, the sooner you can escape!
Peng Lu was just thinking dejectedly here when he saw a few people walking out of Zhongshun's hut.
Walking in front was Eunuch Yu, the chief eunuch serving the emperor.
Following him out was Lord Zheng Tong, the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture.
Behind them were two runners, two young eunuchs, and the butler Lu Jie'en who had escorted them out.
Eunuch Yu and Zheng Tong walked towards this side while talking.
Peng Lu hurriedly stood to the side of the road and bowed.
Eunuch Yu just glanced at Peng Lu, ignored him, and continued walking forward.
However, the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, Zheng Tong, and two officials stopped in front of Peng Lu.
Peng Lu saw that Lord Zheng Tong was standing in front of him and would not leave, so he bowed and greeted him, "My humble servant greets Lord Zheng!"
Mr. Zheng put his hands behind his back and looked at Peng Lu, "You are..."
Peng Lu quickly replied, "Your Excellency, I am the accountant of this mansion. My name is Peng Lu."
Zheng Tong nodded, "Oh, it's Mr. Peng."
"I dare not!" Peng Lu was terrified.
"What do you think about the theft in this mansion?" Zheng Tong asked.
"To reply to your Excellency, the theft in the mansion is really...really unbelievable!" said Peng Lu.
"How do you mean?" Zheng Tong asked.