Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter

Seeing that Mrs. Lu didn't want to pay attention to her, Mrs. Lu turned around and begged Lu Senquan, crying and sobbing. Lu Senquan was upset and stood up and pressed her on the chair.

"Crying won't solve the problem. How could you do such a foolish thing in the first place? Now you have not only harmed Yun Yi, but also made Brother Shen lose face. Not only is Brother Shen angry, but I, your brother, am also furious when I hear you say that. You must make it up to Brother Shen in the future."

These words instantly gave Lu Shi hope. Her brother said this because he wanted to help her!

"master!"

Now it was Mrs. Lu's turn to be unwilling. To help the Lu family was nothing more than to please the Shen family, and this flattery would require silver, which was 800,000 taels, not a small amount.

"I know, but she... I only have this one sister. If we don't take care of her, who will? We can't just watch them end up on the streets. Brother Shen isn't a heartless person. After all, we've been married for many years and have feelings for each other. It's just that Yun Yi did something really unpleasant."

"That's 800,000 taels of silver. You...you just gave it away like that. What will happen to the children at home? Do you still want us to live? You can't get involved in this matter. Anyway, the gambling house will kill people from the Shen family. What does it have to do with us?"

"Mrs. Lu, that's not right. The gambling house only cares about money. If the Shen family can't get the money, and Shen Yunyi has an uncle who is a fourth-rank official, do you think the gambling house won't come to the door?"

"This...is not about the legitimate son. What are you, a concubine's daughter, saying here? Do you have the right to speak?"

Shen Nanyan's words shocked Mrs. Lu, but she couldn't say anything, so she had to turn her attention to Shen Nanyan.

"Mrs. Lu, don't forget that you are standing on the Shen family's property. You outsiders can point fingers here, but why can't my sister speak in her own home?"

"Master, did you hear that? We are outsiders and cannot interfere in the affairs of the Shen family. Let's go."

"No one can stop you from leaving, but please take your Lu family members with you."

Shen Yunzhi spoke with an authority that could not be ignored, and he did not take the Lu couple seriously at all.

"Brother Shen, when did the Shen Mansion become run by a bastard?"

"It's not Lord Lu's business to worry about who manages the Shen family. Anyway, take Mrs. Lu away today, and you won't have to worry about the gambling debt. If you want Mrs. Lu to stay, you must send her 800,000 taels within three days, not a single penny less."

Shen Yunzhi still refused to give in. Mrs. Lu was furious. She was the mistress, but now she was being suffocated by the illegitimate son. She stood up and was about to pounce on Shen Yunzhi.

"Madam, if you don't understand your position, there will be no room for maneuver in this matter. Think about it yourself."

Lu's chest was heaving with anger, and her hatred for Shen Yunzhi reached its peak.

"Brother, are you really going to let your sister be bullied by a lowly bastard like this? He is not bullying me, but bullying our entire Lu family."

"Yan Wan, it's not that my brother and sister-in-law are unwilling to help you, it's that we are powerless. You should discuss it with the old lady and your brother-in-law. We are all family. If we talk carefully behind closed doors, there will always be a solution."

"Sister-in-law, please don't say such sarcastic words. The Lu Mansion is so big, but you can't even come up with a mere 800,000 taels. You let me, a legitimate daughter, suffer these grievances here. Brother, you love me the most. Are you really going to watch me being bullied?"

"You did a good thing, and now you want to pull it again..."

"Okay, shut up!"

Lu Senquan, who was suffering from a splitting headache due to the quarrel between his wife and sister, yelled and ended the quarrel between them.

"Brother-in-law, I know you're angry, but Yun Yi is, after all, a child of the Shen family. However, my Lu family is also responsible. It was Yan Wan who failed to control him well. But Yan Wan has to manage the entire Shen family, so it's understandable that she was negligent. How about this? Eight hundred thousand taels is indeed not a small amount. Both families have elderly parents and young children. Why don't we each take half and resolve the matter first?"

"Master, half of it is still four hundred thousand taels."

Lu Senquan ignored Mrs. Lu and continued to talk to Shen Zongyuan.

"Brother-in-law, we can still earn money if we lose it, but if Yun Yi dies, the Shen family will lose a male heir. The old lady loves these children the most, and we can't let her send them off when she's old. We'll give each of them half, and I'll have someone send the banknotes over as soon as possible."

Lu Senquan continued to lobby Shen Zongyuan. When Shen Zongyuan heard that the other party was willing to pay 400,000, he was moved for a moment. After all, even if the Lu family could not pay a penny, the Shen family would have to find a way to make up the money.

"Where is the lady going?"

Before Shen Zongyuan could speak, Shen Yunzhi spoke again.

"Of course I'll stay in the Shen family. If things get out of hand, it will be embarrassing for both our families. Yunzhi, you have an official position now, so you should think more about your future."

"I earned my position on my own. No matter what happens, it won't affect my military rank. It's you, Lord Lu, who should give it more consideration."

"What do you mean?"

"If you want the Lu family to continue to stay in the Shen family, the Lu family will have to pay 600,000 taels. The remaining 200,000 taels will be raised by our Shen family."

"Six hundred thousand taels, brother-in-law..."

Lu Senquan didn't expect Shen Yunzhi to ask for so much, so he quickly turned to look at Shen Zongyuan. In his heart, Shen Zongyuan should be embarrassed to ask him to pay so much.

"Yunzhi's meaning is my meaning. Either the Lu family leaves the house empty-handed, or they pay 600,000. This is my final concession. Butler, please send the guests away."

"You... Shen Zongyuan, you... okay, I don't care about this anymore, do whatever you want."

"Brother...Brother...Brother, don't go..."

Lu Senquan was furious and turned around to walk out the door, but no one stopped him except Lu.

"Master, four hundred thousand taels is not a small amount. Why are you forcing my brother?"

"It's not your turn to question me. Go raise money or get out of the Shen family. Think about it yourself."

The storm ended here. Shen Zongyuan returned to the study, and the old lady returned to the yard silently. Shen Nanyue was about to leave with Aunt Su when Mrs. Lu suddenly rushed over and Shen Yunzhi hurriedly stood in front of them.

"Why? You clearly have the money, why don't you take it out? Don't think I don't know that all those shops of the Su family belong to you and your daughter, and all the money you earn goes into your pockets. With so much money, why don't you take it out and tell Yun Yi?"

"I have money. To tell you the truth, I'm rich enough to rival a country now, but I just want to watch you and your son run into obstacles everywhere for money. It's really nice to see you in such a state of embarrassment. Mrs. Lu, aren't these the same tricks you used on my brother? Now that you've tried them yourself, how do you feel?"

"It's you, it's you who harmed me, Yun Yi, it's you!"

"So what if it's me?"

"I'm going to kill you, kill you."

"Why, you wanted to kill my brother before, and now you want to kill me? Fine, go ahead and try. I'll wait for you."

Shen Nanyue helped Aunt Su to continue leaving. Mrs. Lu wanted to fight with Shen Nanyue like a shrew, but Shen Yunzhi picked her up with one hand and threw her directly to the ground like a rag. Mrs. Lu could only be furious and helpless, with no way out.