The general kneels on the washboard again

Yue Niang looked at the determined Mother He and did not insist any more: "Master Tiansu."

Forty-nine days is neither long nor short, and Yue Niang’s journey of praying has finally come to an end.

On the day she left Biyun Temple, many shopkeepers from the Chamber of Commerce came to pick her up. Xu Tianke kept flattering them, saying, "Miss Fu is a responsible person. She has really endured so much trouble for our Chamber of Commerce this time."

Yue Niang replied uncomfortably, "Uh, Patriarch Xu, I'm unworthy of your words. The Lingzhou Chamber of Commerce relies entirely on Patriarch Xu."

Fu Shiqing pushed through the crowd and pretended to be a loving father: "Yue'er, you've worked so hard. Your mother and I have brought your brothers and sisters to pick you up. Let's go home."

Just like that, Yue Niang was taken away lightly.

Along the way, Fu Shiqing and Yue Niang were in the same carriage.

Fu Shiqing was playing with two walnuts in his hands. The walnuts broke when the carriage bumped.

Fu Shiqing looked at Yue Niang and said in a cold voice, "Let's talk."

Yue Niang also straightened her composure and said, "Then let's talk."

Fu Shiqing asked, "What exactly do you want in exchange for handing over your property?"

Is it right to rob and plunder?

Yue Niang despised him in her heart, but on the surface she remained calm: "I earned it myself. When father threw me into such a desolate place, he didn't expect that I would return with honor, right?"

"Fu Yue Niang, I am your father after all. Do you know what docile means?" His eyes were full of murderous intent.

Yue Niang also realized that she really didn't have the capital to fight him now, and it was difficult for her to protect herself.

When he looked at Fu Shiqing again, his voice fluctuated a little: "Father, it's easy for you to kill me, but before I die, can you let me say one more word?"

Fu Shiqing was powerless, and all the secret guards in the mansion had been withdrawn by that master long ago. Now he really had no way to kill Yue Niang in one go, but Yue Niang didn't know that.

Fu Shiqing was still filled with anger: "You say."

After hearing Fu Shiqing's affirmative answer, Yue Niang finally had some momentum to continue the conversation. "Father, on the first day I came to Biyun Temple, I took that assassin to the government office. Do you remember?"

Fu Shiqing's face was full of impatience: "So what if you remember? Don't beat around the bush."

Yue Niang was calm now. "I have already made a will. I think it should be submitted to the court when I return this time. If I die, the huge estate will fall into the hands of the government. Naturally, they will do this quickly."

Fu Shiqing's forehead veins bulged: "You are really resourceful, just like your mother."

"Thank you, father."

Yue Niang knew that he was talking about Xu Shushen. She was naturally resourceful because she had such close relationships with the Huaihua General's Mansion and the imperial concubines in the palace.

Fu Shiqing's words became more and more unrestrained: "You and your daughter are my calamity. I owed you in my previous life." Then he turned to the other side.

Yue Niang quickly seized the opportunity to press on: "Since I'm so rebellious, why don't you just kick me out? I don't want the glory of your Fu family. Remove my name from the family tree and let's keep our distance from each other from now on."

Hearing this, Fu Shiqing glanced at Yue Niang with a look of disbelief in his eyes: "You want to sever ties with my Fu family?"

The conversation had already been opened, and Yue Niang nodded: "Yes, you guys don't consider me a family member anyway, so why don't I just stay out of your sight and have everyone be quiet, right?"

Fu Shiqing didn't feel relieved at all. Instead, he said coldly, "Don't even think about it. You are just like your mother. Whether you live or die, you belong to the Fu family."

Fu Shiqing changed his mind and said, "Why don't you exchange your property for mine? I'll give your mother a letter of divorce, and you two will get what you want."

Yue Niang was confused after hearing this. Could it be that Xu Shushen also wanted to escape from this home at that time?

While Yue Niang was thinking, Fu Shiqing got off the carriage and said, "Think about it carefully."

It was a misty and rainy season in Lingzhou at the moment. A man was seen standing at the side door of the Chuihua Gate. He looked rather thin from a distance.

After watching Yue Niang get off the carriage, he turned and left.

Dong Zhu, who was holding an umbrella for Yue Niang, looked at the back with some surprise: "Why didn't the young master wait to talk to the young lady?"

Yue Niang was still a little confused: "Who knows what's wrong with him today? Let's ignore him and go in first." Choo Choo, choo, several sneezes came out.

Yue Niang was obviously too naive. She had not anticipated the consequences of a showdown with Fu Shiqing. She was simply frightened by the Fu family's current actions.

If I think about it carefully, I am afraid that some of my businesses in Lingzhou will not be able to be done.

Sure enough, the fragrant dew sold by Yue Niang received unanimous negative reviews, and several shopkeepers came to the house to make trouble.

Fu Shiqing led everyone to Yuechen Courtyard, and now the group was sitting there staring at each other.

Yue Niang forced a smile.

Shopkeeper Mai was the most furious. "I only supported your business out of respect for your father and Yu Hemei. You can't cheat me like this. I lost two thousand taels on this deal, and there are countless customers who have broken out in rashes. Now they're saying my cosmetics are poisonous."

Yue Niang apologized humbly, "I understand how you feel, but getting anxious won't solve the problem. Uncle Mai, I can guarantee that there's absolutely no problem with my fragrance dew."

Shopkeeper Mai was anxious: "So many people have developed rashes from using it, and you still say such things? Could it be that I'm bored and have nothing better to do than to frame you?"

Yue Niang hurriedly said, "Uncle Mai, uncles and aunts, please don't worry. I will definitely not let this happen. I will go to the store with Uncle Mai to take a look."

As she was leaving, she bumped into Fu Shiqing, who was pacing at the courtyard gate. Fu Shiqing gave Yue Niang a disdainful look and mouthed, "Fight with me, you little brat."

At this time, Fu Shiqing also came up to Shopkeeper Mai and said, "Shopkeeper Mai, I am sorry for not teaching my daughter well and causing you trouble. I will definitely compensate you twice for your losses this time, and I hope this will make you feel better.

From now on, I will personally make the fragrant dew for our Fu family. If this happens again, I will compensate you a hundredfold for your losses."

Shopkeeper Mai was shaken. "I've been dealing with you, Boss Fu, for so many years, but this is the first time I've done business with you. But with your words, we feel relieved. Let's handle this matter this way."

Fu Shiqing hurriedly smiled and said, "Please come with me to the front hall to discuss the details of compensation. Yue'er, please don't get involved. Go back to your room and reflect on your actions."

Yue Niang suppressed her inner displeasure and tried her best to force a smile: "Yes, Yue'er obeys your command. Thank you for troubling me, father."

Back in the house, Yan Qi and the others stood in front of Yue Niang and asked, "Master, what should we do now?"

Yue Niang pressed her throbbing temple and said, "I was wrong indeed."

At this time, Lian Xing came in and said, "Master, Young Master Jiang wants to see you."

Yue Niang waved her hand: "Please let him in."

Jiang Yunxiao also climbed over the wall to get in, not wanting to be discovered by Fu Shiqing and the others.

"Yue Niang, I heard everything Aunt Yu said, but it's very strange. There is no problem with the batch of goods you sold to Yan Huapu."

"What?" Yue Niang knew that there was nothing wrong with her fragrant dew, but the current situation.

Jiang Yunxiao looked at Yue Niang, who was still thinking hard, and pointed out a clear path: "Yue Niang, the people who came to make trouble today are just a few people. These people are all supported by your father, openly or secretly."

Yue Niang realized: "It turns out that I, the person in charge, was confused. Lian Xing, go to the Xiangxian Pavilion and tell me something. Yan Qi, you sneak into the Mai family's shop and make sure no one replaces the fragrant dew. Wan Cheng, you go to the shopkeeper Yu and borrow a few bottles of fragrant dew. We will perform a play tomorrow."

After arranging everything, Jiang Yunxiao showed no signs of leaving.

Finally, Jiang Yunxiao couldn't hold back his doubts: "Yue Niang, why have you been so cold to me recently? You said that day that you didn't understand me. I've been thinking about it over and over again, but I still can't come up with an answer."

Yue Niang looked at Jiang Yunxiao like this and said, "Young Master, I just heard some stories about your heroic deeds that day. I really can't reconcile the you in the rumors with the you I know."

Jiang Yunxiao lowered his head dejectedly: "I admit that I was ridiculous, but I'm changing now. Can you still treat me well as before?"

That look is indeed a bit pitiful.