HCB Chapter 44: Who exactly is talking about this kind of villain?
Chapter 44: Who exactly is talking about this kind of villain?
“This is not your fault. It was my oversight. I thought it was troublesome to keep the land deed safe, so I didn’t bring it over. I didn’t expect them to take advantage of the situation.”
Zhai Rongyu helped the fifth concubine up.
The entire Sun family is shameless; they've all flocked together.
I've never seen anyone swindle someone out of their dowry like this.
Fifth concubine is truly pitiful.
[She's unloved by her father and mother, and her elder sister bullies her like this.]
I wonder if my father will stand up for her.
Minister Zhai looked at his fifth concubine, who was weeping.
Since entering the manor, she has never made a mistake and has indeed made no oversights.
He was quite considerate towards Rong'er and A'ling.
"Since the Sun family is so inhumane, then don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
"Butler Zhang!"
"I'll write you a letter right now. Send someone to the Maritime Trade Office immediately and tell them to detain the Sun family's shipping vessels today and investigate them thoroughly!"
Over the years, the Sun family has used his name to secure lucrative deals in maritime trade and made a lot of money in this field.
Judging from the Sun family's current behavior, it's clear they are not easily satisfied.
It seems they've made quite a bit of money over the years, both openly and secretly.
We need to give them a good shave, so they'll remember this!
Zhai Rongyu looked at Minister Zhai, who was sitting upright, with stars in her eyes.
Is this what an ancient domineering CEO is like?
[So handsome!]
[Father's actions truly struck a chord!]
Fifth concubine was deeply moved, "Thank you so much, sir, for standing up for me!"
Minister Zhai frowned and said, "After this battle, you should have seen clearly that none of the Sun family members are truly loyal to you. From now on, don't bother with them anymore."
To avoid implicating Rong'er.
“Yes,” Fifth Concubine said, “When I handed over my dowry chest to them last time, I was also thinking of severing ties with them.”
Minister Zhai nodded: "It's best if you think that way."
He turned his head, glanced at Zhai Rongyu, and added, "If you need anything in the future, just send someone to tell me. The Zhai family will not mistreat you."
Wow, Daddy is such a man!
Who's even talking about this kind of villain?
[If I ever find a partner, I want someone like my dad.]
Minister Zhai unconsciously straightened his chest, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and concealed the smile on his lips.
Fifth Aunt was still somewhat worried.
"But my sister has the land deed for Lan Yue, what should we do?"
If her older sister takes over the shop, how will she face the second young lady?
"Since she really is there, let's pull off a switcheroo!"
Zhai Rong smiled slyly, a shallow dimple appearing at the corner of her mouth.
"What does the Second Miss mean?"
"You'll find out tonight~ Hehe~"
*
Sun Mansion.
Upon hearing the servant's report, Master Sun flew into a rage in his study.
"Why did they have to investigate our ship of all things!"
He turned around, his brows furrowed with an undeniable chill.
"How do you do things?! Didn't we already give them instructions? Did you just give away those gifts for nothing?!"
These corrupt officials took so many kickbacks from him, yet they handled their duties like this.
He was absolutely furious.
The servant reported nervously, "This time, the Maritime Trade Office specifically requested to inspect our ship, and the people at the docks couldn't do anything about it..."
"Maritime Trade Office?"
A glint flashed across Master Sun's face, and his eyes sharpened as he asked, "Could it be that you've received instructions from above?"
He hasn't offended anyone recently.
"I heard... I heard it was Minister Zhai's order..."
"Minister Zhai?"
Mr. Sun was taken aback.
Why is my in-law so angry?
"What exactly happened?!" he shouted.
The servants then told Master Sun that Madam Sun had conspired with the old lady to swindle her half-sister's dowry and that they had come to collect the shop with the land deed.
"Confused!"
"They're utterly incompetent and more likely to cause trouble than anything else!"
Mr. Sun stormed off to Mrs. Sun's courtyard.
Madam Sun was talking with the old lady.
"Dad, why are you here?"
"You still have the nerve to ask!"
Master Sun immediately launched into a tirade: "Not only have you been divorced by your husband's family for your lack of virtue, but now you're also offending the Minister's mansion and harming your own family!"
"I must have had the worst luck in my life to raise a daughter like you!"
Even after fuming and glaring, Master Sun was still not satisfied and smashed all the snacks and teacups on the table to the ground.
He then stomped on the soil in the flowerpot a few more times.
"Father!" Madam Sun, her face flushed with anger, threw herself into the old lady's arms and cried, "Mother! Look at Father! How could he say such a thing to me! I am his own daughter!"
"Why are you so angry? Look how scared our daughter is!"
Grandma Sun hugged her daughter and comforted her, "Alright, alright, don't cry... It breaks my heart..."
Master Sun said sternly, "A doting mother often spoils her son!"
"You've spoiled your child like this, do you even realize that the Sun family is going to be ruined by you two!"
He yanked Madam Sun out of his mother's arms and said, "You return the deed to the jewelry shop to me right now!"
"I'm not going!"
"Why should I pay it back!"
"That originally belonged to the Sun family!"
"It should all be mine!" Madam Sun shouted, her neck stiff.
"Oh dear! Let go of our daughter!" Old Mrs. Sun stepped forward, slapped her husband's hand away, and held her daughter tightly in her arms.
Did it hurt?
Madam Sun sobbed silently, and the old lady felt heartbroken.
"Look at you! It's such a small thing! Is it worth getting so angry at your daughter!"
"Isn't it just that Nannan has her eye on the jewelry shop owned by that illegitimate daughter?"
"Her half-sister has long been married into the Minister's household; what doesn't she have?"
"Is it worth getting angry with your own sister over a shop? She even instigated Minister Zhai to come after our family."
"She's just as petty as her dead mother!"
Looking at the mother and daughter who were arguing so vehemently, Master Sun had a terrible headache.
He said to Madam Sun, "You must go to the Minister's residence immediately to apologize! Have your sister plead with Minister Zhai to spare the Sun family's life."
"I..." Madam Sun said angrily, "I'm not going!"
"You'll only ask me to plead for that illegitimate daughter if I'm dead!"
"Besides, Minister Zhai has already made it clear that I am not allowed to set foot in his residence again, so I will not go and humiliate myself!"
Mr. Sun felt dizzy.
It turns out that behind the scenes, his good daughter had offended Minister Zhai to this extent!
He had no idea!
Seeing that her husband's expression was off, Madam Sun became somewhat serious.
Is this matter really that serious?
Wasn't it said that the concubine's daughter was no longer favored?
Why is Minister Zhai still so angry with the Sun family after taking her dowry?
She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Since you want to apologize, then I'll go to the Minister's residence."
Master Sun finally calmed down a bit.
"This matter must be resolved as soon as possible!"
He sat down somewhat weakly. "Otherwise, neither of you will need to collect your monthly allowance next month!"
Only then did the two of them take it seriously.
But Madam Sun was still somewhat unwilling.
How can you just return a land deed that you finally got your hands on?
All the other dowry items can be returned, but this Lan Yue…
She was truly unwilling to accept such a lucrative business!
“Mother…” she tugged at the old lady’s sleeve.
"Don't worry," the old lady said, putting her arm around her daughter. "I certainly won't make you return the land deed."