Chapter 134
This is a big deal.
But it has little to do with Shen Jiao. As long as no one from the Demon Sect takes advantage of the situation and sneaks in to take her life, she can continue to live like this.
Even if they really split it into sixteen counties, it wouldn’t matter. There are twenty-six counties in Hedong Road, so there are still ten left.
They also have their territory in Hezhongdao.
But... if they really did that, it would be equivalent to sandwiching sixteen neighbors who hated them between the two pieces of land.
It’s hard to say whether these people will join forces to eat them.
Anyone with a bit of common sense would not agree to this.
Moreover... these sixteen families have already declined. Where do they get the courage to make such a request?
They can't all go crazy and fight to the death with the Xue family for an ancestor they have never seen and a fortune they don't know whether it exists or not?
To be fair, she felt that with the little bit of conscience she had left, judging from the current strength of Tongcai Villa, even if the luck of these people was sucked dry, there probably wouldn't be much left.
It’s not that Tongcai Villa is not powerful, but in terms of territory, foundation and strength, it is probably not as good as Sheng State.
It is not even one of the best sects.
The reason why Tongcai Villa is famous is, firstly, because of profit, and secondly, because of reputation.
Now that Xue Wuliang has ruined his reputation with his own hands, if he gives up the benefits again, he will be dead soon.
But at least it can last two years, right?
Shen Jiao was unsure.
But she was sure that even if Xue Wuliang wanted to divide the territory, his subordinates would never agree. The opposition from his sons and fellow tribesmen alone was enough to give him a headache.
If he insists on having his own way, there is no guarantee that internal chaos will arise first.
Shen Jiao remembered something, and a chill suddenly rushed from his heels to the top of his head: "That Eleventh Young Master...what is he doing now?"
Qiongzhi heard her mumbling and was quite puzzled: "Why are you asking him?"
Qiongzhi's eyes lit up: "Are you going to let the young master go and go find him?"
But there doesn't seem to be such a person among the strategy targets?
Shen Jiao was too lazy to pay attention to her.
She put down the tray with empty teacups and hurried out the door. She originally wanted to go and take a look herself, but Liangua and Yugeer were stubborn and still remembered that Xue Shun didn't let her go out.
As a last resort, Shen Jiao had to beg them to go and take a look.
"Just one look. If he stays quietly in the training grounds or somewhere else, you can come back."
Liangua and Yugeer looked at each other in surprise.
Liangua: "What does it matter to you where he is? Why worry about it?"
Yuge'er: "The young master has been very good to you, but you can't betray him, or you will be beaten to death."
Shen Jiao: ...
"Where did you say you were? Besides, this matter really has something to do with me. Not only does it concern me, it also concerns you. At this time, everyone's eyes are on the movements of Tongcai Villa. If someone dies or these enemies and creditors are injured, what do you think will happen? Not only will the reputation of Tongcai Villa plummet, but there are also people with ulterior motives who will make a big fuss about this matter and send troops to fight under the pretext of seeking justice for others. Who of us can escape then? We will all be dragged into it. Anyway, I'm putting it here. It's up to you whether you want to go or not. At worst, I'll go with you later."
Just as Shen Jiao finished speaking, Mr. Song's urging voice came over, and it seemed a little anxious: "Go quickly, go and find out."
He just remembered that troublesome firecracker.
Xue Shun asked blankly, "What did you say, sir?"
"None of your business. Forget it. That's all for today's class. I have something else to do. Tomorrow will be the same as usual. Think about what happened today and write a reflection. Submit it to me tomorrow."
Mr. Song put the book under his arm and left in a hurry, obviously planning to find out for himself.
It doesn’t matter whether Liangua and the others go or not.
When Shen Jiao heard Xue Shun asking what was going on, she went to explain to him. Xue Shun also told them to go and take a look.
The two of them left and brought back news soon after.
"You guessed right. The Eleventh Young Master really wanted to cause trouble. But when we got there, he had already been locked up and taken to Zheng Xiaoniang's place. I heard that the Fifteenth Young Master and his newly married Madam Lu were behind the attack."
Shen Jiao asked curiously, "Mrs. Lu is also good at martial arts? Isn't it said that she comes from a family of scholars?"
"They are indeed from a family of scholars, so they are well versed in rituals, music, archery, charioteering, and mathematics. When the Eleventh and Fifteenth Young Masters started fighting, she was shooting arrows from the side. When the Fifteenth Young Master lost, she rushed over and swung her quiver at him. The Eleventh Young Master was too embarrassed to attack his brother's new wife, so he could only flee in fear. Finally, the maidservant beside Madam Lu took advantage of the opportunity and knocked him unconscious with a punch. The Fifteenth Young Master and Madam Lu decisively locked him up, reported him to the owner and his wife, and then imprisoned him with Zheng Xiaoniang."
Liangua described it vividly and happily, and finally sighed,
"It's a pity I didn't see his miserable state with my own eyes, otherwise it would have been a great relief."
Xue Shun thought about the scene and felt very happy.
Shen Jiao thought of the strong-looking Madam Lu and her maid who looked very powerful...
It doesn't seem strange.
Being so tall can't be for nothing, you must have some strength and skills.
What's rare is that he's so decisive in dealing with things...
"This fifteenth young master is truly blessed to have married such a wonderful woman."
That's a pity.
Shen Jiao felt uncomfortable just thinking about it, "This is the one that Zheng Xiaoniang asked for him to marry?"
"No, it's Madam who decides the marriages of the young masters. Madam can only propose a few candidates. Whether it will be successful or not depends on Madam's approval first. Then she will ask the Fifteenth Young Master what he thinks. Then she will ask someone to talk to him about it. Only if they agree will it be successful. Any less will not count. For example, Madam wanted to marry the Sixth Young Master a few years ago, but he always disagreed, so the plan had to be abandoned. For example, Madam Zheng never mentioned the matter to the Eleventh Young Master, and Madam didn't say anything either. He himself was not in a hurry, so he still hasn't married yet."
When talking about this kind of thing, everyone would talk a lot, and Yugeer also talked about it with great interest.
Qiongzhi came over to ask, "Don't we need to ask the owner of the manor about this?"
"I still have to ask, but what the owner says doesn't count." Liangua said as a matter of course.
It sounds strange that my own son's decision on who to marry doesn't count.
But this is not surprising in Tongcai Villa.
The owner of the manor, Xue Wuliang, is often away, so these matters are decided by the mistress Luo Wendi. It is her responsibility to raise the children, and when the children are about to get married, she will naturally have the decision.
How can someone who has never given birth, raised, or taken care of a child be involved?
Besides, if he were to make the decision, his sons wouldn't be happy either. He didn't care what the girl looked like; he only cared about his father.
If he really had the final say, he would send his son away if he was happy chatting with someone.
That’s too much?
After a few laughs, Shen Jiao remembered something and turned to look at Xue Shun: "Sir, Madam didn't say anything about the land cession?"
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