Chapter 1708 Feeling Slapped in the Face
What they want now is for him to bow his head and surrender, and allow them to continue to be rampant and do whatever they want in Anze Province, and then they will only target him and his wife.
After he said that, Qiao Xuan became a little worried and repeatedly told him to be careful when going out. Shao Yunduan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, fearing that she wouldn't be able to concentrate on the pregnancy with this in her heart, so he had to comfort her.
Shao Yunduan immediately ordered Jia Heming to go to the three major families again and give them an ultimatum. Whether they would sell the seeds or not, they had to make a decision today without any more delay.
If they really are unable to help or provide anything, he will find another way!
Although Jia Heming felt that the trip was in vain, he still went there.
The result was as he expected.
The three families said unceremoniously: There is really nothing we can do!
After receiving this confirmation, Shao Yunduan nodded and let Jia Heming go.
Jia Heming looked as if he wanted to say something but was hesitant, and looked very worried. In the end, he said nothing and left in a depressed mood.
He could see that Lord Shao really wanted to accomplish something while in office, but he was just being too hasty.
Although he also understood that it would be impossible to gain anything from forces like the three major families by taking their time, but if he acted hastily... it would be just as difficult!
The three major families refused to help, and the other families certainly would not lend a hand. There was no money in the official account, so what could Lord Shao do about this matter?
He didn't know that after Shao Yunduan heard his words, he immediately asked Zheng Sangge to take a few people to the provincial capital of Yuzhang and let Le Zhengxiao secretly transport the seeds over.
Zheng Sangge brought people to protect secretly just in case.
The three major families were the ones that had the guts to deal with bandits and robbers, so naturally their behavior was different from other local families, so Shao Yunduan had to be on guard.
At the Fan family, Mrs. Fan was scolded by her mother-in-law as expected. She had become numb and just listened.
Old Mrs. Fan thought that if she asked Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan to pay back the debt, they would definitely feel guilty and soften their attitude. She didn't expect that they would ask them to bring the IOU with them tomorrow!
Not getting the result she wanted, Mrs. Fan became increasingly unhappy.
"Since Madam Shao said so, you two should go again tomorrow, bring the housekeeper with you, bring the IOU, and get the money back! I want to see if Madam Shao is bluffing or not."
"If she refuses to give the money tomorrow, you can't just come back like this. You have to make her promise something, understand?"
Mrs. Fan could only nod in agreement.
The next morning, the aunt and sister-in-law came again with the housekeeper and the IOU.
When Qiao Xuan saw them, she smiled and nodded: "Here they come!"
They didn't even have to say a word. They had the note verified to be authentic and paid the money readily.
One ticket costs ten thousand taels, and there are eight in total.
When holding the banknote in her hand, Fan Ruyin was still a little unresponsive...
Is this all?
The banknotes were obtained just like that? Mrs. Shao didn't even ask the Fan family for help?
No matter what Fan Ruyin thought, she could only take the banknote and go back.
Although she successfully collected the debt, Fan Ruyin was not happy...
Old Mrs. Fan was also very unhappy. She felt that she had been slapped in the face.
She felt that other families might be laughing at her behind her back, especially that old man from the Huo family!
Old Lady Fan simply asked someone to go find the other three small families who also had IOUs from the provincial government and ask them to go to the government office to collect the debts.
(End of this chapter)
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