Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

Qin Wenli agreed, and Jiang Ningwan breathed a sigh of relief. She then took out the 50,000 taels of silver notes she had prepared early in the morning and put them on the table.

"Although this amount of money is not much, it can help some of the people affected by the disaster."

This move shocked Qin Wenli and Concubine Rong even more.

Concubine Rong quickly stuffed the banknote back into her hand, "This amount of money is definitely not enough, and besides, how can I spend your money on disaster relief?"

Jiang Ningwan smiled and said, "This is the dowry my grandfather prepared for me. If anything, it will go to the national treasury. I'm going to use it to do something useful now, so that no one will worry about it every day."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Rong's face turned cold, "The Qin family is thinking about your dowry?"

"It's really abominable! The emperor knew that the Ling family had prepared a dowry for you. He didn't mention it because he didn't care about it."

Concubine Rong was extremely angry.

Qin Wenli thought for a moment and said, "Ning Wan is right. Keeping this money will only bring disaster. Using it for disaster relief and good deeds will also earn you a good reputation."

"But this matter must be made known to the emperor and to everyone in the world."

"Leave this to me!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan smiled with satisfaction and handed the banknote to Qin Wenli, "Thank you very much, cousin."

"You're welcome."

After staying in the palace for one night, Jiang Ningwan left the palace and returned to the general's residence at dawn the next day.

Before leaving, Concubine Rong gave her some jewelry, fearing that she would run out of money.

Seeing that Concubine Rong was really worried about her, Jiang Ningwan did not refuse.

On the way back home from the palace, I saw a huge commotion on the street, so I went to take a look.

Lu Lingsong, wearing armor and leading a group of people, rode out of the city in a majestic manner.

"Is General Lu going to war again?" a passerby asked curiously.

Someone replied, "It's not a war, it seems they are going to suppress bandits. I heard that the local bandits are rampant and killed an official."

Hearing this, some images flashed through Jiang Ningwan's mind.

Bandits?

"Fenghuo Village..." Jiang Ningwan blurted out.

"Yes, yes, that's it! Beacon Fire Village!"

Jiang Ningwan's heart trembled and she fell into memories.

She didn't know much about the bandit suppression in Fenghuozhai that year, but she only knew that the bandits were wiped out in one fell swoop and a great victory was achieved.

But a year later, she saw the wanted poster posted on the street.

It was the portrait of the leader of Fenghuo Village.

Somehow, he slipped through the net during the bandit suppression campaign, changed his name, committed dozens of murders, and was wanted again.

This person is very good at disguise and has great skills.

After some thought, a plan came to mind.

With the ready-made achievements right in front of us, how could we not want them?

Thinking of this, she returned to the general's mansion first and asked Lichun to go to Huichuntang to get a map to confirm the terrain around Fenghuo Village.

After looking at the map, Jiang Ningwan took note of it.

Soon, Aunt Xu brought in a very rich meal. "Madam, please have lunch."

Looking at the increasingly abundant meals, Jiang Ningwan asked with a smile, "Are the meals for other people in the mansion also this sumptuous?"

Nanny Xu quickly replied, "How is that possible? The mansion is out of money. Madam Lu has fallen ill, and Jinhuaju only has porridge and small dishes for lunch today."

"Madam usually gives a lot of tips, so these were prepared privately by this old servant. Not a penny of the mansion's money was spent! I remember the account clearly!"

Jiang Ningwan smiled with satisfaction, "Got it."

As soon as Aunt Xu left, a cry of surprise came from outside, "General, your injury hasn't healed yet, why are you out of bed?"

Then Qin Beihuang walked into the room with his body forced to support himself, his face pale.

When Qin Beihuang saw the large table full of delicious food, his expression changed slightly.

Today, all that was left for my mother was a bowl of porridge and two side dishes, which made me feel sad.

Qingheng was injured and could only barely maintain his health by taking medicine. He had no money to buy supplements, and he couldn't even have a good meal to replenish his body.

I wanted to borrow some money from Lu Lingsong, but I learned that Lu Lingsong was out fighting bandits.

But looking at the huge table of food in front of Jiang Ningwan, how many people can this feed?

She actually hid away and ate alone.

No matter how dissatisfied he was, Qin Beihuang knew that Jiang Ningwan would not stand up to tough measures.

"I heard from mother that you went to the palace to plead for Qingheng, hoping to be reinstated. Did anything happen?"

Jiang Ningwan put down her bowl and chopsticks, raised an eyebrow and said, "General, that's a nice thought."

"It's a great blessing that she wasn't sent to jail for attempted murder."

Qin Beihuang became furious upon hearing this, but restrained himself in time.

He knew that Jiang Ningwan would not plead for Qingheng. All of this was planned by her and she achieved her goal!

The clenched hands slowly loosened.

Qin Beihuang took out the seal of the head of the family from his bosom and placed it on the table. "Qingheng is injured and unable to get out of bed, so the power of the head of the family is returned to you. From now on, you have the final say in the mansion."

He has endured a lot and made many concessions. Jiang Ningwan should finally learn his lesson.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ningwan glanced at the family seal and sneered, "I have the final say? Who listens to me?"

"Can you listen to me? Can Lu Qingheng and mother listen to me?"

"If you can really obey my orders in everything, then I can reluctantly accept it."

It was nothing more than asking her to take over the power of the family and be responsible for Lu Qingheng's good health.

"you!"

Qin Beihuang was shocked, but he endured it again and again.

He said, "We are one as husband and wife. Why should we distinguish between you and me?"

Jiang Ningwan looked at him in surprise, wondering how he had the nerve to say that.

For Lu Qingheng's sake, he was willing to beg her humbly.

"Only when we are together till old age and are devoted to each other can we be husband and wife. You and I don't count."

It was a cold sentence, without a trace of emotion.

Qin Beihuang looked at her in shock, gritting his teeth, "Jiang Ningwan, do you really have to force Qingheng and mother to death to get what you want?"

"I'm so sorry I even spoke up for you in front of my mother. You're hopeless!"

After saying that, Qin Beihuang turned and left.

"Wait!"

Jiang Ningwan suddenly spoke, which made Qin Beihuang happy. Was she finally willing to give in?

"Take the seal of the head of the family."

"..."

Qin Beihuang clenched his fists, took the family seal angrily, and limped out of the door.

After lunch, Jiang Ningwan changed her clothes.

Li Chun tied her hair up and changed into a black and red outfit. She came to serve tea and was stunned for a while when she saw Jiang Ningwan. "Miss, why are you dressed like this?"

Since getting married, the young lady has never dressed like this again.

Jiang Ningwan tied her wrists tightly and said, "I'm going out for a while. Bring my Lingshuang here."

Lichun was so happy that she quickly went to the cabinet to take out the long box that had been covered in dust for a long time.

Once opened, the sharp spear shone coldly in the sunlight, full of murderous intent.

Jiang Ningwan reached out and held his hand. At that moment, it was like meeting a close friend again, and her heart was filled with emotion.

She moved like the wind as she swept into the courtyard, brandishing her spear, each move filled with murderous intent.

Although I haven't practiced for a long time, it felt familiar as soon as I started.

Li Chun was so excited that her eyes turned red. "Miss, please be safe."

Just as they walked out of the Zhenyue Pavilion, Nanny Xu suddenly came in a hurry. Seeing Jiang Ningwan dressed like this, she was so murderous that no one dared to look at her directly.

"What's the panic?" Jiang Ningwan asked.

"Just now, Mo Yun Pavilion said that the mansion no longer needs so many maids and servants. A total of eighteen servants have been dismissed."

"There are also a few who have sold themselves. They have already called the brokers to come over and prepare to sell them."

"Not even severance pay..." Nanny Xu frowned.

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan was slightly surprised, but it was understandable. The mansion had no money, so naturally it could not afford to pay the servants.

"Lichun, give some money to Madam Xu and tell the dismissed servants to go back and wait for my news. The General's Mansion doesn't want them, but I do."

"I've also bought the ones who sold themselves, so go and make the arrangements."

Aunt Xu was overjoyed, "Then I'll thank you, Madam, on their behalf!"

Jiang Ningwan then immediately left the house, mounted his horse, and rode away.

Qin Beihuang saw the figure from afar in the courtyard and thought it was Lu Qingheng. He hurried out the door and asked, "Who was that person who just left?"

The concierge replied, "Yes, ma'am."

"Which lady?"

"Mrs. Jiang."

Qin Beihuang's heart was shocked, and he looked at the unrestrained and handsome figure holding a spear, a little dazed.

That turned out to be Jiang Ningwan?

"Apparently imitating others!"

His tone was disgusted, but he couldn't move his eyes away.