mtl008 Chapter 177 Deliberately Raising Prices
Chapter 177 Deliberately Raising Prices
"What is it for?"
Little Stone said with a strange expression, "These people were all found for the wealthy ladies..."
Wow!
Is this not a real-life male escort?
Did noble ladies in ancient times also indulge in such elaborate activities?
Does Miss Cousin know?
Wu Weiwei asked curiously.
"Judging from Qin Baihe's sneaky behavior, I suppose Miss Biao is unaware of this."
do not know?
Wu Weiwei resting her chin on her hand—that's when things get interesting.
"Little Stone, you should focus your attention on Wei Garden from now on."
Check who has been visiting Wei Garden recently, and which of the ladies has been visiting more frequently..."
Little Stone nodded.
After Xiao Shitou left, Wu Weiwei called Ling Fu over.
"Lingfu, please deliver this letter to Miss Chen at the General of Anxi's residence..."
"Yes, Auntie."
A cold smile appeared in Wu Weiwei's eyes.
Those who owe her money should pay it back.
The next day.
Wu Weiwei was having breakfast.
Then a commotion was heard coming from outside the Marquis's residence.
"Lingfu, go out and see what's going on?"
A short while later, Lingfu returned.
"Auntie, good news."
It was the wife of the Marquis of Yongning who had arrived. She was making a scene outside, demanding to see her cousin.
They say the young lady tricked her son, Uncle Jiang, into buying Baoji Ginseng Pills, and now she's come to demand an explanation..."
Upon hearing that they had come to cause trouble for the female lead, Wu Weiwei smiled and said:
"Has Miss Biao responded yet?"
At this point, Lingfu said with a strange expression, "No..."
"Oh?"
Wu Weiwei raised her eyebrows.
Even after things have escalated like this, why hasn't the female lead shown up yet?
"Aunt, my cousin is too scared to come out."
I heard that she took her maid and hid in Yong'an Hall.
"Aunt Ping is greeting people outside right now..."
But Aunt Ping was just a concubine; she only managed the household affairs of the Marquis's mansion on behalf of the old lady because of the old lady's orders.
In the end, Lady Bo was unwilling and demanded that the master of the Marquis's mansion come out and give an explanation.
There was no other way, so Aunt Ping sent someone to Qiushui Pavilion to invite Madam Hou out.
Wu Weiwei gently blew on the tea in her teacup and said slowly, "What did the Lady Hou say?"
At this point, Lingfu smiled.
"Lady Hou is amazing."
She immediately ordered someone to bring the Lady of the House to Yong'an Hall for the Old Madam to handle.
"So, they're all gathered at Yong'an Hall now?"
"Correct!"
After she finished speaking, Wu Weiwei's lips curled up slightly.
If she weren't afraid of being gossiped about, she probably would have gone to see what was going on.
Yong'an Hall.
"Grandma, you must stand up for me!"
My son went out yesterday, and when he came back, he had lost 100,000 taels of silver.
When I asked him, he said he used the money to bid on some kind of Baoji Pill.
Moreover, after taking the picture, he gave it to Lu Shizi's concubine.
This is a noble family, yet they allow their concubines to swindle my son out of his money.
Old Madam, you must get justice for me!
Jiang glanced at the alluring woman hiding behind the old lady, but in reality, she hated her to the core.
What a shameless vixen!
She was already someone else's concubine, yet she still tried to seduce her own son.
Upon hearing this, the old lady was immediately displeased.
"Madam, please speak properly."
How could we, the people of the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion, be the kind of people who would greedily take advantage of others?
Besides, Yan'er just told me that although the pills were indeed purchased by the young master.
But the money was borrowed from her and the young master, not a gift as you said.”
Listening to the old lady's words, and looking at her stern expression.
Jiang cursed inwardly.
So this is a pretext for borrowing money, but in reality, they want to embezzle her 100,000 taels of silver?
Excellent, excellent, the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion is truly admirable.
But that depends on whether she admits it or not.
Jiang looked at He Huli, whose face was flushed, and then at Chen, whose expression revealed displeasure.
The old woman just said it was a loan, so fine, then it's a loan.
But you need an IOU to borrow it!
"Grandma, if you say it's a loan, then it's a loan."
But when you borrow money, you need a loan agreement and a repayment date, right?
Jiang looked at He Yuyan.
"Aunt He, when are you going to repay the 100,000 taels of silver you borrowed from my Yuan'er?"
Also, don't you need to give me an IOU?
"And sign your name again?"
The old lady glanced at He Yuyan and saw her step forward looking aggrieved.
“Madam Jiang, I told the young master before that I did not want this Baoji Pill.”
But the young master ignored my advice and insisted on taking the picture.
Moreover, he forced me to accept it.
She felt extremely wronged.
If He Yuyan had known this would turn out this way, she would never have accepted Jiang Yuanye's "generous gift."
But it didn't know this sooner.
She looked at the aggressive Mrs. Jiang and said softly, "Mrs. Jiang, how about I return these pills to you?"
How about we just let this matter drop today?
Forced to hide in Yong'an Hall, He Yuyan felt that this was the greatest humiliation she had ever suffered in her life.
Hearing this, Jiang scoffed at her.
“Aunt He, let me ask you something.”
"Does the auction house's policy state that you can return items you've won at auction?"
Why would she want these useless pills? There are no seriously ill patients in their family.
Even if she did have it, she would never spend 100,000 taels of silver to buy it.
The Earl's mansion was already so poor that it was almost unable to make ends meet, so where would she get the money to spend 100,000 taels of silver on high-grade medicine?
"This……"
He Yuyan lowered her eyes, concealing the coldness within them.
Judging from this, Madam Jiang wants her to repay 100,000 taels of silver.
Seeing He Yuyan's appearance, Madam Jiang directly questioned the old lady: "Old lady, you saw it too."
That's the truth. Your family's envoy Lu's concubine tricked my son into spending 100,000 taels of silver to buy this Baoji Ginseng Pill.
"Now that the pills can't be returned, is it alright if I ask her for the 100,000 taels loan back?"
The old lady's hand, which was holding a cane, trembled.
All anyone could hear was her heavy breathing.
After a while.
The old lady looked at Madam Jiang with a sharp gaze.
"Jiang family, our Dingguo Marquis's mansion never owes anyone anything..."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Granny Zhang standing to the side.
"Granny, take 100,000 taels of silver from my storeroom and give it to the Madam. This matter ends here today!"
Hearing the old lady's words.
Chiang Kai-shek immediately beamed with joy.
"Thank you for upholding justice, Madam."
Thus, this farce has finally come to an end.
After Jiang left, the old lady's sharp eyes shot towards He Yuyan.
"He family member, kneel down!"
This was the first time the old lady had addressed her in this way, and He Yuyan was so frightened that she immediately knelt down.
Immediately afterwards, glistening tears fell like kites with broken strings.
"Grandma, Yan'er still has 50,000 taels of silver on her."
I'll have Dingxiang bring you the money first, as for the rest..."
The old lady frowned.
"We'll talk about the money later."
"Regarding what happened today, Madam He, do you acknowledge your mistake?"
"Grandma, Yan'er knows she was wrong."
But Yan'er truly didn't mean it; Yan'er didn't want to cause trouble for you, Madam.
"Wu Xin, Wu Xin, why would you go to that auction?"
"Now I ask you, what is your purpose in wanting those pills?"
He Yuyan's slightly lowered eyes flickered.
"Grandma, Yan'er heard from the doctor that you often have relapses and can't stand being upset."
I was thinking that this Po Chai Ginseng Pill might be helpful to you.
That's why I went to the auction house, hoping to snag a bargain and buy it for you.
But who knew they would run into Aunt Wu, who deliberately tried to raise the price with Yan'er..."