My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

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, Shang Ji is behind him. With him here, all the money invested can be withdrawn, let alone crossing out the name in the account book.

So he is not vain at all.

Seeing this scene, Shangshu 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 a huge honor.

So Shang Sanlang hurriedly replied.

Hey, they were all deceived. I think Lord Shangshu's son must be the same.

His opening gave Jin Shangshu some reminders. Since he couldn't bite the Duke's palace, he naturally couldn't bite Du Jingyi's natal family.

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 nothing to do with you for a long time, and you still dare to deceive me into coming to make trouble. It's simply 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. He hugged Shang Ji with a fist and said in a dignified manner.

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

The clarification from Jin Shangshu's mouth was naturally that this matter had 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 truly cleared the Du family's grievances.

And him doing this was exactly what Shang Ji wanted.

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

In that case, I would like to thank Lord Shangshu for his insight.

Shangshu Jin 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 Du family members who had left a room full of people were now hiding from Mr. Du Er and his family.

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

But who makes them think about scheming things that don't belong to them on weekdays? Now they have suffered such a big hole. They really want to empty out their family wealth, and it is impossible to make up for this hole.

The other clan members spoke coldly and looked at him with disdain.

And this attitude became more and more frustrating in the eyes of Mr. Du.

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

Suddenly I felt that the so-called prosperity of the population was a joke. It was not as good as an ordinary family of a few people, 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 300,000 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 300,000 taels. Even if our whole family's fortune is sold, it wouldn't be worth 300,000 taels.

That's because my second uncle is incompetent. The things you have collected from us over the years, including shops, fields, and houses, overtly and covertly, 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 those members 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 an old man, so he almost threw his head away after being scolded in such a few words. He patted his chest desperately to catch his breath.

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

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

Cousin Jingxian is nowhere to be found. If my second uncle is gone, my fourth uncle will really be left alone.

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

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

But Shang Ji, who was 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 couldn't bear 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 time limit. The money must be collected within three days, otherwise not only Jingxian will disappear. Alone.

Mr. Du's words hit the mark, and the string that was already tense in Mr. Du's heart suddenly broke. He burst into tears. He felt much more sincere at this moment.

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.

Fourth Master Du's whole body seemed to have collapsed, showing despair.