Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

"What's all this fun?" Xie Yushu asked in confusion.

"Don't ask too much about what's going on in society. Xie Yushu, does your mother know that you want to escape?" Tao Jiuxi asked softly.

"I've already told my wife about this. She's been beaten and scolded for years, so it's good for her to be able to get out."

"You must be smart by then. Your Xie family will certainly not be willing to spend 150,000 taels to redeem you. By then, I will find a way to get your father to sell your mother. You cannot be bought and sold, but you can fake your death to get away. Later, I will let Mu'er give you a blood bag, and you practice biting your tongue to commit suicide. I have arranged all the follow-up matters." Tao Jiuxi told the plan to Xie Yushu and her mother.

"As long as I can leave this place, I'm willing to do anything you ask me to do." Xie Yushu said firmly.

"Then you'll have to suffer a little first."

"Tao Jiuxi, you are not lying to me, are you?" Xie Yushu asked with some concern.

"Shut up! I spent half a day cleaning up the house to save you, and you still don't know what's good for you." Tao Jiuxi said angrily.

"If I can really get out, I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life and never forget it." Xie Yushu suddenly stood up, knelt in front of Tao Jiuxi, and kowtowed heavily.

"Thank you after the matter is done. You two can sit down and have some tea first. When we go out later, you, my aunt, will be in charge of crying, and Xie Yushu, you will be in charge of arguing with me." After saying that, he added, "Don't talk back too much. I'm afraid Shen Zhiyi will kill someone."

Afterwards, Tao Jiuxi took Mu'er to the front yard.

Tao Jiuxi sat upright in the main seat, silent.

The female members of the Xie family sat in the front hall.

Time flows slowly.

"Xier, look at this..." Ji Miaofu said.

"Aunt, I advise you to go back and get the silver. Sitting here doing nothing is not a good idea."

"But these 150,000 taels... are really not a small amount."

"That's why I didn't ask my aunt for it. She's just a concubine, how could she have so much money? So I discussed it directly with you, aunt."

"This……"

Ji Miaofu was in a real dilemma. Even if she sold all the belongings in her home, she might be able to scrape together the 150,000 taels. However, as the mistress of the Xie family, she seemed to have a glamorous life on the surface, but in reality, she needed money everywhere. The Xie family had long been unable to make ends meet.

Xie Yuhua on the side said: "Tao Jiuxi, you just want to find someone to vent your anger on. You can just execute them directly. As for asking for money, I won't give you a penny."

Tao Jiuxi was just waiting for this brainless Xie Yuhua to speak.

"Cousin Yuhua, are you kidding me? Although I can't take it out on you, they are your family members. If I beat them to death, you will sue me to the government. Wouldn't that mean I will be in trouble?" Tao Jiuxi lowered his head and took a sip of tea.

When Ji Miaofu heard this, she immediately realized that there was still room for improvement.

Tao Jiuxi just wanted to find someone to vent her anger on. There were many concubines and aunts in the mansion, so she could vent her anger on them.

"Wang was sold to the Xie family by her father for thirty taels of silver. The indenture is still with me. I will send someone to get it right away. As long as Xier can calm down, Wang will be at your disposal." Ji Miaofu said as she took a few steps forward.

"Aunt, she's just an aunt. I don't care about her at all."

"Then there's her daughter. She's always been against you in the Xie Mansion. Today, she even dared to smash your vase. You can deal with her and vent your anger. Then we can get along well in the future. After all, your mother and I are sisters."

"Auntie, you have a terrible forgetfulness. What did we talk about a few days ago? Have you forgotten it?"

"My aunt has really been bewitched..." Ji Miaofu admitted her mistake on the spot without caring about the people present.

Tao Jiuxi glanced at her coldly and ignored her.

Even if it means selling a concubine or a daughter, they have to take the initiative and must not be impatient, lest others notice.

Tao Jiuxi stood up and walked out, saying, "It's already noon. Go and invite the Duke and my uncle to have dinner together in the West Flower Hall."

"Xier, this matter..."

Ji Miaofu followed Tao Jiuxi, but Tao Jiuxi didn't even glance at her.

Soon, Shen Zhiyi brought the Xie father and son to the West Flower Hall.

Tao Jiuxi originally wanted to sit next to the main seat, but Shen Zhiyi took his hand and led him to sit on the main seat, while Shen Zhiyi sat below the main seat.

Taking advantage of everyone's unpreparedness, Tao Jiuxi turned sideways, lowered his voice, and whispered in Shen Zhiyi's ear: "This is too smooth. I haven't even had time to use my tricks yet."

Seeing this, Shen Zhiyi also quietly leaned over to Tao Jiuxi's ear.

"When I sent the invitation, I also included a piece of letterhead with evidence of Xie Mi's bribery and the omissions in the officialdom."

His voice was so low that only Tao Jiuxi could hear it. The hot air he exhaled brushed against Tao Jiuxi's ears, bringing a slight tickling sensation.

Tao Jiuxi suddenly understood what Shen Zhiyi said.

Her eyes brightened instantly, and the doubts in her heart dissipated.

So that's why. No wonder Ji Miaofu was so easy to talk to before he took any action. Xie Yuhua didn't dare to be too presumptuous.

However, the intimate actions of the two people, when seen by the people of the Xie family, made them feel mixed emotions.

Xie Mi, Ji Miaofu and others were filled with fear when they saw this scene. They were afraid that Tao Jiuxi would be too favored by Shen Zhiyi, and their family would have even less status in front of the Shen family.

Xie Jinghuan's eyes were truly red. He looked at Shen Zhiyi and Tao Jiuxi, and a strong sense of inferiority surged in his heart.

In front of Shen Zhiyi, he felt ashamed of himself. Thinking back on his previous behavior, he now looked like a clown, ridiculous and pathetic.

Xie Jinghuan's eyes were filled with frustration and his face became very ugly. He bit his lips tightly and his hands clenched into fists unconsciously, but he was helpless.

Wait until everyone is seated.

"Why do you look so haggard today?" Shen Zhiyi suddenly raised his voice and asked, his eyes full of concern, staring at Tao Jiuxi.

"Hey……"

Tao Jiuxi lowered his head and said nothing.

"Mu'er, tell me, what happened to your girl?" Shen Zhiyi's face instantly turned cold as ice, and he asked in a cold voice. There was a hint of coldness in his eyes, as if to freeze people.

"Today, the young lady invited the women of the Xie family to admire her collection of vases. Perhaps these people thought she was easy to bully, but they actually broke more than a dozen of her treasured vases in quick succession. She was furious and heartbroken, and she's only just recovering."

"Is this really true?" Shen Zhiyi turned and looked at Xie Mi, his eyes questioning: "Master Xie, is this how someone from your family would visit someone else's house?"

"I have neglected discipline, please punish me, Duke. Who broke the vase?" Xie Mi asked anxiously.

Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and his eyes showed panic.

Ever since receiving the invitation, he'd been unable to sleep or eat. When he arrived today, Duke Shen invited him to his study, only to offer him some books to read. However, the calmer he seemed, the more suspicious he grew. What was the Duke up to?

"My lord, it's Wang and Yushu."

Xie Mi looked around but saw no one. His brows frowned even tighter: "Where are they?" His voice rose a few degrees with a hint of anger.

"He's still being held in the teahouse," Ji Miaofu said hastily. Her eyes were a little evasive, not daring to meet Xie Mi's gaze directly.

"Why don't you go and drag them both here to apologize to your cousin?" Xie Mi shouted loudly.

Seeing this, Tao Jiuxi immediately said, "Uncle, we are all family, so there is no need to apologize. It's just that those are my favorite things, so just compensate me."

"It's what should be compensated." Xie Mi agreed.

"A total of 150,000 taels." Tao Jiuxi said slowly.

"What?" Xie Mi was stunned on the spot, his eyes wide open, his mouth wide enough to fit an egg, his face instantly turned pale: "This... This is too expensive."

Seeing this, Ji Miaofu hurriedly said, "Master, Xier doesn't really want us to pay her back. It's just that Wang has always allowed Yushu to bully Xier, and today she even dared to come and cause trouble. It would be better to sentence the mother and daughter to death so that Xier can vent her anger."

Death penalty? Tao Jiuxi frowned upon hearing this.

"Granting them death is too easy for them. The new and old grudges added together will not make me feel better." Tao Jiuxi said coldly.

"Then I won't grant them the death penalty. Today, the mother and daughter will stay in your house. It's up to you, Xier, to kill them or cut them up. Xier, aren't you worried about getting into trouble? I'll send someone to get Wang's indenture contract for you." Ji Miaofu said anxiously.

"What? Can you sell even your daughter?" Tao Jiuxi asked, his eyes full of disdain.

"This..." Ji Miaofu hesitated for a moment, then suddenly seemed to think of something: "Betroth Yushu to the servant in your house, then she will be yours. As long as you get the seal from the government, you can kill her as you please."

Tao Jiuxi looked at Ji Miaofu deeply and felt that she was too disgusting.

Shen Zhiyi noticed that something was wrong with Tao Jiuxi.

He gently took Tao Jiuxi's hand and asked softly, "Jiuxi, why don't you give Lord Xie a favor and keep these two people here today?"

"Since you've spoken, let's do it. But I've always had a bad temper. If I kill them in the future, please don't hold it against me, uncle."

Tao Jiuxi looked at Xie Mi with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

Seeing this, Xie Mi immediately nodded and said, "Since I am a member of your family, then it is up to you to decide."

There was a flattering smile on his face, as if anything would do the trick as long as it could calm the storm.