The old woman sneered inwardly, her expression growing even more contemptuous.

They really are from a small, insignificant family; they were frightened by just a few words.

This time, perhaps the lady will get her wish, and she can also reap a huge benefit!

Thinking this through, the old woman hesitated before speaking.

"Our lady's intention is that walls have ears, and no one can guarantee that this matter will not spread. If we release your son, this matter will also be exposed, and it will be difficult for our young lady to get married in the future. Therefore, our lady needs to prepare more dowry for our young lady."

"Although your shop isn't big and business isn't good, it's right across from the academy, so it's convenient to move around. Therefore, we'll give the shop to our young lady. Of course, you should take your recipes for steamed buns, pancakes, and stir-fries with you. In addition, give our young lady six hundred taels of silver to buy clothes and jewelry."

"If you can do all that, your son can be released immediately without any legal trouble. Otherwise, our mistress will tell the master, and your son will not only go to jail, but..."