The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 105: The world ridicule
Chapter 105 The world laughs at you
The Shuoyang Bai family’s concubine, who was standing on Bai Qiyun’s right, said this respectfully, and reached out to pull Bai Qiyun. He wanted to take the opportunity to take Bai Qiyun away, after all, the clan’s reputation was much more valuable than this money. They were not in the right, and if they continued to confront each other, they would inevitably be exposed.
Bai Jinzhi blocked the three people’s way without saying a word, clenched his teeth, and shouted at the top of his lungs: “You say you dare not accept it now?! Weren’t you the ones who just now forced my aunt to collect 450,000 taels tomorrow?! Weren’t you the ones who bossed us to pay money to buy a way out?! You kept talking about my grandfather’s noble character, but in fact you implied that the widow of our Duke’s Mansion was an unjust person…framing the clan! Do you think I’m a fool and can’t hear it?! In this case…do you dare to swear in front of my grandfather’s spirit tablet that you didn’t force my aunt? If you dare to swear…I, Bai Jinzhi, will die today to apologize to the clan! Do you dare?!”
Three gentlemen from Shuoyang, who really dares to swear this oath?
As soon as Bai Jinzhi finished speaking in an angry and loud voice, the horse that was rushing towards him was suddenly reined in and stopped steadily in front of the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo’s Mansion.
Xiao Rongyan, wearing a white cloak, jumped off the horse, handed the whip to the accompanying guard, respectfully adjusted his clothes outside the door, and then stepped onto the steps of the Duke of Zhenguo’s Mansion.
Xiao Rongyan entered the room without saying a word, but bowed deeply first, then stood up and bowed deeply to Dong.
Dong and Bai Qingyan returned the gift. Before Xiao Rongyan could speak, Bai Qingyan said, “I think Mr. Xiao has already met the steward of the Duke’s Mansion. Does Mr. Xiao intend to buy the shop and farmland of our Duke’s Mansion? The clan is pressing for money tomorrow. My mother and I have thought about it… I think that the only one who can come up with 500,000 or 600,000 taels overnight is you, Mr. Xiao, the richest businessman in the world! I wanted to get your confirmation and then let the steward and the steward bring the contract to our door, but I didn’t expect Mr. Xiao to come in person.”
Xiao Rongyan looked at Bai Qingyan, who was speaking slowly and calmly, and reached behind him. His attendant immediately handed him a very exquisite and valuable mahogany box.
Xiao Rongyan presented the box with both hands, and said in a gentle voice, “The loyalty and bravery of the Bai family in the Zhenguo Mansion is witnessed by all the people in the world. I also admire the loyalty and bravery of the entire family in the Zhenguo Mansion! As a businessman, I have a low status, and the only thing I can show is this yellow and white thing! Here is a silver note of one million taels from Huitong Silver Bank, which has just been printed. If it is not enough, I will have someone send another two million taels tomorrow! Madam, the Crown Prince, Miss Bai, just ask, I can give you more.”
Under the flickering candlelight and lanterns in the Bai family’s mourning hall, the tall and slender Xiao Rongyan’s black eyes were calm and composed.
The candlelight in the room highlighted his extremely elegant and distinct facial features. His deep and calm eyes flickered due to the flickering of the flames, revealing a gentle, noble and mature temperament.
Bai Qingyan knew that when the opportunity came to Xiao Rongyan, he would do better than she expected…
Such generosity not only demonstrated the Duke’s widow’s wealth and power, but also earned her a good reputation.
Hearing the people praising Xiao Rongyan’s noble character, her eyes became even more profound.
From today onwards, Xiao Rongyan’s title as the richest businessman in the world will be firmly established, and the title of a righteous businessman… is also indispensable.
Mrs. Dong bowed lightly and said, “Thank you for your help, Mr. Xiao. The Duke’s Mansion accepts Mr. Xiao’s favor. But business is business… We still have to follow the rules. Mr. Xiao can ask the shopkeeper to bring people to calculate the value of the shop and farmland with the accountant of our mansion. It’s the right amount! We must not let Mr. Xiao pay a penny more.”
“Madam, the Crown Prince…”
Mrs. Dong raised her hand, signaling Xiao Rongyan not to persuade her any further, with a gentle expression: “Mr. Xiao can help the Duke’s Mansion in its difficult time, which is rare! The Duke’s Mansion is grateful to everyone. However, the Duke’s Mansion has strict family rules. Even if we are at the end of our rope, we must not take a single needle or thread from the people! The Duke’s Mansion’s family rules cannot be violated, and we cannot be broken! Not to mention that the Duke’s Mansion has women like us here, so it is not at the end of the road.”
Xiao Rongyan bowed solemnly and apologized: “It was Xiao who was reckless. Although the men in the Duke’s Mansion have all died on the battlefield, the Duke’s Mansion’s spirit and spirit remain. Xiao admires it! In this case, I will do as the Crown Prince’s wife said…”
“But…” Xiao Rongyan glanced at the three masters of the Shuoyang Bai family who were stopped by Bai Jinzhi, and said, “Since the three masters of the Shuoyang Bai family are so anxious, you can give them the banknotes first. The dead are the most important. The Duke’s Mansion is now in mourning, so let’s handle the funeral first. After the funeral is over, we can slowly consider the business reconciliation and handover. What do you think, Madam?”
“Mr. Xiao is so kind, the Duke’s Mansion is grateful.” Bai Qingyan bowed respectfully and said, “Mother, it will take some time to reconcile the accounts. Since we promised the three cousins to prepare everything tomorrow, we can’t break our promise. Now the Duke’s Mansion has suddenly encountered a great funeral and is extremely busy. Since Mr. Xiao trusts the Duke’s Mansion, why don’t you ask Mr. Xiao to… give 450,000 taels to the three cousins, and then reconcile the accounts after the Duke’s Mansion’s funeral is over.”
Dong nodded: “Then I’ll have to trouble Mr. Xiao.”
Xiao Rongyan then handed the brocade box in his hand to the guard behind him. The guard took out four silver notes of 100,000 taels and five silver notes of 10,000 taels. He held the wooden box containing the silver notes in one hand and walked to Bai Qiyun and the other two with the silver notes in the other hand, and handed the silver notes to them with one hand in a casual manner.
Bai Qiyun was not a fool. It would be fine if he accepted the 450,000 taels of silver behind people’s backs. There had been a commotion just now, and all the nobles and common people who came to pay their respects were watching. The clan had forced the widow of the Bai family to sell off the property of the Duke’s Mansion to raise money for the clan, and now a businessman came and gave money to the Duke’s Mansion. If he accepted the money, their Bai family would be laughed at by the whole world.
Bai Jinzhi provoked Bai Qiyun, “Uncle, the banknotes are here… Why don’t you dare to take them? Are you afraid because of your grandfather’s spirit? Could it be that your grandfather’s promise to do this and that for the clan was just a lie you made up to seize the Duke’s Mansion’s assets?!”
Bai Qiyun couldn’t help but think of the candlelight swaying in the wind and the incense that had been extinguished twice, and a layer of greasy sweat formed on his palms.
Bai Jinxiu, who had been kneeling in front of the coffin, raised her head and spoke slowly: “Cousin uncle is so hesitant, could it be that my fourth sister’s guess is true? Could it be that cousin uncle is afraid that if he accepts the silver against his conscience, the heroic spirit of our Duke’s Mansion will come to settle accounts with uncle at night?”
Bai Qiyun took a step back in panic, looking fierce but weak: “What nonsense are you talking about! This… this was originally agreed upon!”
Having said that, Bai Qiyun was still hesitant to reach out to take the silver, and his fear was obvious.
However, the old master standing behind Bai Qiyun gritted his teeth, took a step forward, and took the silver with both hands.