Chapter 117: Turning the tables

Both father and son were extremely embarrassed.

Of course they know very well whether there are any recipes at home.

Not to mention that the women in the family don't care about business at all. Even if they occasionally get some business tips, they will definitely give them to them.

To take a step back, neither the father nor the son believed that Zeng Xiaoyan had the ability to steal the recipe from the Zeng family.

Which master's yard and house don't have servants? Where could she steal?

This is so embarrassing!

Young Master Zeng refused to admit such a shameful thing. "Is there some misunderstanding here? My uncle can't be that kind of person. Otherwise, it must have been instigated by someone below."

Mr. Zeng naturally agreed, "I think that must be the case."

Young Master Zeng was somewhat annoyed and irritated, but he couldn't help but sneer. "Even if it was instigated by the subordinates, there's no guarantee there wouldn't be a reason. Madam Xu, forgive me for asking, but I'm actually quite curious. How did you get these prescriptions? When did you get them? Why didn't you seek cooperation with someone else, but instead chose Xiaoyan and the Lin family?"

This was a very impolite remark, and Xu Zhichun and the other two changed their expressions.

Zeng Xiaoyan was about to argue with him, but was stopped by Xu Zhichun with a look.

"This doesn't seem to have anything to do with Young Master Zeng, right?"

"Haha, it's not related, but I'm very curious. I think it's not just me who's curious, most people would be curious too. There are no outsiders here, so forgive me for being blunt, but Madam Xu is just a country woman who didn't know anything, and suddenly she got the recipe, and suddenly she went to the city to set up a stall and start a business, and the person she's collaborating with is Xiaoyan, and Xiaoyan happens to be from our Zeng family, and our Zeng family happens to be a business family, so even if some people would think too much and speculate, it's not surprising. My uncle is a person who can't tolerate any sand in his eyes, so it's no wonder that he lost his temper after hearing about this."

"Xiaoyan has a bad temper. When she speaks, she deliberately pokes at people's sore spots, as if she is afraid of not being able to make them angry. She must be like this when she talks to my uncle. What my uncle said and did in a fit of rage is understandable. My mother doesn't understand these outside things, so I guess it was my uncle who told her."

"So, Madam Xu, can you explain?"

Liang Mingliang felt dizzy after hearing what he said. He scratched his head, looked at his wife, then at Xu Zhichun. He felt like there were stars in front of his forehead. It seemed that he didn't understand.

But Zhichun and his wife looked very angry, so it was definitely not something good.

Yes, what good words can the eldest young master of the Zeng family say?

Zeng Xiaoyan couldn't stand it any longer: "Shameless!"

Xu Zhichun: "What recipes does Master Zeng have at home? How did they come from? Why did you use them at a certain time? Why don't you tell me one by one so I can open my eyes? It's only right to reciprocate. Otherwise, it's too unfair."

Young Master Zeng sneered in anger: "How is this the same?"

"Why is it different? Just because your Zeng family is wealthy and a merchant, you are entitled to any recipe you get, but I'm a farmer, so any recipe I have must be of unknown origin? What's the logic behind this?"

Young Master Zeng not only didn't feel he was wrong, he even thought Xu Zhichun was making a specious argument: "Isn't what Madam Xu said just right? How could a country girl have the chance to get something like this?"

Xu Zhichun sneered, "The emperor has always been a man, but there were female emperors in previous dynasties. There are always exceptions, right? If you have evidence, then use it to make your case. You are making groundless speculations and forcing people to prove their innocence. Master Zeng, may I ask, what is your basis for this?"

"You!" Young Master Zeng was a little angry and embarrassed: "Why do you think you are the exception?"

Xu Zhichun: "Because, that's me!"

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Although if she really wanted to explain, Xu Zhichun had very reasonable answers to Young Master Zeng's questions, and she could definitely explain them again.

But why?

It was clearly the Zeng family that was in the wrong, and the father and son had clearly admitted it, but Young Master Zeng still made specious arguments and turned Xu Zhichun, a victim, into a suspect.

Who can tolerate this?

The Zeng family valued face, but didn't she? Was she just an ordinary peasant woman? She was the sister-in-law of the child prodigy! She was going to lead Liangjia Village to prosperity in the future. Could she just let someone else give up on her face?

Since the Zeng family wants to save face, they should not do such a brutal and immoral thing.

Young Master Zeng had originally intended to save face, but he ended up losing it all. He sneered in anger, "Mrs. Xu is truly a sharp-tongued woman."

Xu Zhichun: "I stated the facts and sought a solution, but Young Master Zeng used his bandit logic to seduce me. I refuted his logic, but he had nothing to say and launched personal attacks. What kind of logic is this? I have no interest in arguing with Young Master Zeng."

Young Master Zeng became even more angry and retorted, "Mrs. Xu is truly courageous and knowledgeable. Now I'm starting to believe that she has the talent to set up a stall in the city!"

Xu Zhichun gave him a cold look and said, "So, can Young Master Zeng and Master Zeng solve the problem now?"

Both father and son felt a little uncomfortable.

Frustrated.

They felt that they were superior to Xu Zhichun, but their own family members did such a shameful thing. Now they wanted to make amends but failed, and instead were ridiculed even more.

This is something completely unprecedented for them, how can they not feel aggrieved?

Xu Zhichun: "Master Zeng, Young Master Zeng, I am similar to Shopkeeper Fang in some ways. I also cannot tolerate any sand in my eyes. I will speak frankly. Please listen to me. There are no outsiders here. If the Zeng family ultimately chooses to deny it and chooses to believe that Shopkeeper Fang is talking nonsense, insisting that the prescription in my hand was stolen by Xiaoyan from your family, I have no other choice but to report it to the authorities. Lord Lu is a good official, I believe he will get to the bottom of it."

Therefore, if you want to do anything crooked, stop it as soon as possible.

What is not yours is never yours.

Could it be that your Zeng family still wants to call a horse a zebra and force others to do so?

Mr. Zeng's face darkened slightly and he snorted slightly, as if he felt that Xu Zhichun's words insulted his family.

Young Master Zeng was also very angry.

As to whether they have ever had such thoughts in their minds, only they themselves know.

Master Zeng: "Ahem, Madam Xu is quite straightforward. As you said, if we sell a piece of fine silk in our silk shop, the profit is more than you can earn in a few days of setting up a stall. Why would our Zeng family covet two or three small recipes? This is definitely not the intention of my wife and brother-in-law. There must be some misunderstanding. So, I will investigate it as soon as possible and give Madam Xu an explanation."

Xu Zhichun let it go and slowed down his voice, "Master Zeng is right. If there's any misunderstanding, just explain it. But we country folk are timid and can't stand being frightened. I won't be at peace until this matter is resolved. I wonder when Master Zeng will be able to get to the bottom of it."

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(End of this chapter)