The whole family wears it! Roll it up together! The envy of all the rich in Beijing

Apart from anything else, the lady accused Zhongze and his wife of matricide, which meant that he and his child would never be able to turn things around in their lifetime, and they would have no future either.

Bai Zhongze was instantly speechless, and he knelt in front of the lady, crying and confessing his sins.

The old lady had always known that the second brother and his wife were scheming a lot, but considering that they were her daughter's brothers and that they could support her daughter, she had always turned a blind eye.

Now it seems that she was just overthinking and that human greed is insatiable.

She insisted on dividing the family.

Bai Zhongze and Liu had no choice but to nod and agree despite their reluctance.

The elders of the Bai family also came at this time.

The old lady still felt that family disgrace should not be made public. What's more, she was a stepmother, and the stepson she had raised with great effort ended up poisoning her.

She still has a daughter who needs her parents' help, and she doesn't think that the second wife will be able to support her daughter in the future. It will be enough for her to have this handle to prevent the second wife from causing trouble.

I also want to leave some room for others.

Seeing what the old lady was thinking, Bai Jintong's family didn't say anything.

If it really gets out of hand, it won't be good for anyone.

But from now on, Bai Mengshang will no longer accommodate or tolerate Bai Zhongze's family on any issue.

As they had expected, most of the Bai family's property was inherited by the eldest son Bai Zhongze, including the ancestral home.

Bai Mengshang was only given a small portion of ancestral land, fifty acres, and five hundred taels of silver.

The Bai family really doesn't have much money, so having these five hundred taels is already a lot.

Bai Mengshang had no objection.

As long as I separate from Bai Zhongze, it will be fine.

The lady-in-waiting really wanted to live with the eldest son, and what they told others was that both his parents lived with their eldest son.

As for Bai Mengshang's status as a bastard's son, he was a promising bastard, but the status of a bastard's son could no longer define Bai Mengshang.

Then Bai Jintong and his family followed the lady to the three-story house she bought.

It was bought with the money earned from the lady's dowry over the years.

"Don't have any ideas, just live peacefully."

The lady comforted the embarrassed Bai Jintong family.

She must buy the house.

After all, Bai Mengshang is now a fifth-rank official, so it would be a big deal for him to rent a house.

"Mother, you are an unfilial son, and you have to suffer with me."

Bai Mengshang really felt a little sorry for the old man.

She is the legitimate mistress of the Bai family and should live in the ancestral home.

"Okay, I know whether you are filial or not. As long as you are all well, you are filial."

The lady knew her own business. If it weren't for the eldest brother's family, she might not have lived to see the New Year.

Madam Tao and two big maids who were by the old lady's side also came along. Now there were seven servants in the house, including Wanwan, Dazhuang, Madam Hong and Shunzi.

When they arrived at the new home, everything had to be put in place again, and even Bai Mengshang's family had to do the same.

Shunzi had finished all the strenuous work and was sitting there feeling tired and not wanting to move.

Bai Mengshang looked at the sky.

While it was still day, Da Zhuang went to report to the authorities.

A servant who betrays and kills his master must be sent to where he deserves.

Shunzi was completely dazed when he was taken away by the officers, and only came to his senses when he reached the gate.

"master!

Why are you arresting me?

It’s unfair, sir!

I have been with you for so many years, working hard to serve you. Even if I have no credit, I have worked hard, right? "

Bai Mengshang saw Shunzi howling at the gate, and the neighbors must have been frightened out.

This was exactly what he intended.

He walked directly to the gate and said to Shunzi, who was struggling and feeling aggrieved, “On our way back to Beijing, our family of four planted charcoal poison together.

You did this.

I have submitted the evidence to the authorities.

If you really have any grievances, please appeal to the adults.

If I have wronged you, I will apologize to you, compensate you and set you free."

Sure enough, the servants and maids from the neighbors on both sides were listening at the door and were all very surprised.

This is a slave killing his master!

capital offense!

You deserve it!

Seeing that many outsiders had heard it, Bai Mengshang followed the officials to the yamen to explain the matter.

He just wanted to let everyone know that there was a traitorous servant in the family.

And this rebellious servant is a servant of the Bai family.

This servant's parents and brothers were all in the old house, but he killed his master. Anyone with a brain can figure out what he was up to.

For the sake of Madam Tai and the Bai family's reputation, he may not fight to the death with Bai Zongze now, but he must let others know what's going on.

In this way, if any big incident happens in the future, no one will blame him, the illegitimate son, and his stepmother.

Doesn’t Bai Zhongze like to plot conspiracies?

Then he would use an open strategy to break one of his arms first.

Shunzi had just finished moving some heavy objects and had no strength left, so he was dragged away by the officers.

When he arrived at Jingzhao Prefecture, he was so frightened by the gavel and the killing stick that he dared not deny it and was forced to admit it directly.

The evidence was irrefutable and he couldn't deny it.

Thinking that he couldn't bring trouble to his parents and brothers, he insisted on confessing and took all the responsibility.

If a slave kills his master, the natural result is death. He will be beheaded three days later.

Bai Mengshang thanked the Jingzhao Yin and went home to briefly tell his family what had happened.

"Then you have no more servants, Dad."

Bai Jintong was secretly admiring her father for being so cunning and sly.

He also asked Shunzi to finish all the heavy work at home before sending him to the yamen.

"I'll buy a fatherless and motherless one tomorrow."

Bai Mengshang felt that he could do without a servant, but he had to adapt to the local customs. It was indeed convenient to have a servant running errands.

"Yes, I will buy two more. I also need to buy a cook."

The lady felt that the eldest brother's family was really different from before.

Especially when the servants were packing up, the four of them rolled up their sleeves and worked together.

Seeing how skillful they were, she felt distressed.

I don’t know what I’ve been living like after spending so many years away from home.

At dinner, the lady saw four more stir-fried dishes on the table. They were so colorful, fragrant and delicious that she, who usually had no appetite, wanted to eat them.

There are several restaurants in Beijing that are famous for their stir-fried dishes, but they are all very expensive and most chefs don’t know how to make them.

At least Mother Tao and the two maids around her didn't know how to do that.

People like them who don't have much family background can't hire that kind of chef.

Most people have to go to a restaurant if they want to eat fried food.

When he learned that it was all done by Bai Mengshang, he was shocked and subconsciously looked at Hong Tianqiao.

How can a man cook?

What’s more, he is an official!

"Mother, your mouth is tasteless. Try this pickled cabbage. It may suit your appetite.

There are also sweet and sour spare ribs, mandarin fish with pine nuts, and braised lion head, all of which taste good.

When I was on a foreign assignment, I found that I really liked cooking. I met a chef who could cook, so I learned from him.”

Bai Mengshang knew what the lady was going to say at a glance, so he quickly picked up some food for her to shut her up.

And he said cooking is his hobby.

Bai Jintong and Bai Jinan didn't say anything. Dad will take care of it himself, so just eat quickly.

They haven't had anything delicious to eat in the past two days and have been craving for a long time.

Of course, the lady is here, so Bai Jin'an still remembers to try not to smack her lips and not make any clinking noises with the dishes and chopsticks.

Bai Jintong was originally a lady, and she had no problem with basic etiquette. Combined with the rules she remembered, she naturally had the temperament of a lady from a noble family.

When she thought that she might not be able to eat anything delicious in the palace in the future, she sadly picked up another piece of sweet and sour pork ribs.