A car accident, our family of three crossed

In the county town, in Wan Baolu's private residence, people were in panic because of the rumors circulating from the outside world.

Zhang Cuiju was even more like a frightened bird. The Wan family collectively beat up the servants who had followed Wan Baolu to the county jail that day. They seemed to have forgotten about her, as she was also there that day.

In addition, it was heard that the Wan family caught a servant who betrayed the information and planned to execute him. Since then, Zhang Cuiju has been restless, fearing that the Wan family would remember it one day and kill her.

"What should I do? What should I do? What should I do?" Zhang Cuiju was so anxious that she paced back and forth in the room. She had been walking on thin ice for the past two days, afraid that she would lose her life if she was not careful.

By this day, she could no longer hold back her temper, and took away all the valuables in the house. She fled while everyone in the house was worried about themselves and had no time to care about others. She didn't dare to go back to Xiaoquan Village, for fear that she would be found by the Wan family in the future. When the people in the house found out that she was missing, she had already found a humble inn in the city to stay temporarily.

When the other women who were imprisoned in the house learned that someone had escaped, they followed suit. When the news reached the Wan family mansion and Wan Baolu, the private house outside was already in chaos. In addition to the women who were rescued, even the servants who did not sign the indenture also fled for fear of being implicated.

Wan Baolu could only feel hatred for this, but he had no time to pursue it. He had more important things to do than women at the moment, and he had to save his own life first.

The Wan family tried everywhere but encountered obstacles everywhere. After going around in circles, they finally returned to the starting point. Only then did they realize that in this county town, without the support of the county magistrate, others would not take the Wan family seriously at all.

Mr. Wan made up his mind and went to the county magistrate's house again. At this critical juncture, he was not afraid of falling out with the county magistrate. If he could not save the Wan family, he did not mind dragging the county magistrate into the water.

When they arrived at Peng's house, they were refused entry as expected. When the gate was about to close, Master Wan said, "Tell the county magistrate that I have an account book in my hand and would like you to take a look at it. He will regret it if he doesn't read it."

Mei is not the only one who can keep accounts. Mr. Wan also has an account book in his hand, which records every bit of silver that the Wan family has given to Peng Desheng over the years, including the date, amount, and purpose, with every detail recorded.

If he had not been inspired by Mei, he would never have thought of using this method. Now that the Wan family is on the verge of collapse, he can't care so much.

Soon, Master Wan was invited in. When he arrived at the reception hall, Peng Desheng came out to greet him, "Father-in-law, it's all my fault that I was ill and couldn't entertain you well." After saying that, he pretended to cough a few times to show that he was not lying.

"Hmph! Your Excellency is of noble status, I dare not accept it." Master Wan said sarcastically and walked straight into the hall.

Peng Desheng quickly ordered someone to serve tea. After that, the two of them drank their tea in silence, as if they were competing to see who had more patience. No one spoke a word.

After a long time, Peng Desheng was the first to lose his patience and asked tentatively: "Father-in-law, the account book..."

Master Wan calmly handed over a booklet while drinking tea. Peng Desheng took it and flipped through it. The more he read, the uglier his expression became.

"What does this mean?" Peng Desheng asked with a serious face, holding up the account book.

Master Wan imitated the way Mei negotiated with him at that time, drank his tea slowly, and said calmly: "I am also doing this for your own good. Over the years, every bad thing done by the Wan family has been attributed to you. We have been in the same boat for a long time. If the Wan family is not doing well, you will not be doing well either."

"Are you threatening me?" Peng Desheng closed the account book and had no intention of returning it.

"The Wan family is just a small merchant family. How dare they threaten you?" Master Wan was actually a little panicked, but things had come to this point and he was at the end of his rope. He pretended to be calm and continued to deal with Peng Desheng. "I just want to remind you that only if the Wan family is doing well, you can enjoy a steady stream of wealth. If the Wan family is gone, your wealth will be cut off. Isn't it a pity?"

Peng Desheng sneered: "How ridiculous! How could I value such a vulgar thing that is full of the smell of money?"

"Do you believe what you said, sir?" Master Wan glanced at him and said, "If not, then everything recorded in the account book is just dirt."

Then, Master Wan gave another strong answer, "You know, we do business with more than just one account book. In addition to the one you have, I have other account books. If any of the accounts are accidentally made public, I'm afraid your career as an official will be over."

Peng Desheng looked at Master Wan with bloodshot eyes. He was silent, and the hall suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. After a while, he laughed instead of getting angry, and his laughter made Master Wan feel uneasy.

"Hahaha! Father-in-law is indeed a good businessman. I admire you so much." He took a sip of tea and found that the water was cold. He ordered someone to serve new tea. Then he said, "We are a family and we don't talk behind each other's backs. The Wan family is in trouble, so I naturally have to help. It's not because I'm sick that you came."

He coughed twice deliberately and frowned, "It's just that this matter is rather troublesome. My brother-in-law is really too ignorant of the world and dares to say anything."

Speaking of this, Master Wan was still furious and wanted to go back and give that rebellious son a good beating. But he couldn't leave at this moment. He had to discuss a countermeasure with the county magistrate. "Then, in your opinion, what should we do now? I'll have to trouble you to deal with this matter."

Peng Desheng pondered for a moment and said, "This matter has spread throughout the county. It is impossible to keep it secret. The only way now is to let my brother-in-law turn himself in and insist that it was just a joke. Now that things have come to this, the Wan family will have to pay a price, and my brother-in-law will have to suffer some physical pain, but it is better than losing his life."

Then he said, "Our county magistrate probably doesn't want to make a big fuss and affect his career. I'll go to the magistrate and make a statement. Maybe this matter can be put to rest."

Upon hearing this, Master Wan suddenly realized, "Thank you for your advice, sir. I will go back home and personally escort the rebellious son to the government office to surrender."

It is better to surrender sooner rather than later. Mr. Wan could not sit still any longer and wanted to say goodbye to Peng Desheng immediately. However, before leaving, Peng Desheng poured cold water on him again.

"Besides that, father-in-law should also be mentally prepared." Peng Desheng looked at the stunned Master Wan and said, "Be prepared for the worst in everything. If the time comes when it is absolutely necessary, father-in-law must make a decision on how to make a choice..."

These words were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, and immediately stirred up a storm in Master Wan's heart...