Chu Jinjin understood; it seemed that Wang Ruoyun really couldn't come up with 60,000 taels.
But what does all this have to do with her?
Why insist on being strong?
If all else fails, go find her imperial concubine sister or her brother-in-law the emperor for help.
“Jinjin, that day you asked me how I would take care of you in the future, and now I can answer you.” Xu Wenda was still living in those vows of eternal love from the past. He always believed that everything Chu Jinjin did was out of spite, to show him, including deliberately provoking Wang Ruoyun. His eyes were full of deep affection. “Jinjin, this time, no one can separate us.”
Chu Jinjin pressed his head down and pushed him aside forcefully.
Are you out of your mind?
"Chu Jinjin, how dare you lay a hand on him?" Seeing her son shoved and landing on his bottom, Madam Xu felt a pang of heartache. "You're a vicious woman! My son has had the worst luck in eight lifetimes! What do you want?"
She didn't think Chu Jinjin still liked her son.
But Chu Jinjin definitely harbored resentment and was seeking revenge.
Madam Liu objected: "My daughter has had the worst luck in eight lifetimes! You old fool, it was your family that divorced my daughter."
Chu Jinjin was at her wit's end. The situation before her was indeed not something that could be resolved by taking action. She sighed helplessly, "Madam Hou, please take your beloved son and leave. I really cannot do what you are asking for."
“If you can’t do it, then you pay for it,” Lady Xu said matter-of-factly.
If 60,000 taels of silver can't solve the problem, Wang Ruoyun definitely won't be able to live with her son anymore. Since they got married, the two have been arguing almost every day. She can feel that Wang Ruoyun's deep affection for her son is slowly disappearing.
The Xu family's reputation has spread far and wide. The only thing they can do now is to cling to the Empress Dowager's coattails so that when the Crown Prince ascends the throne, the Emperor will have to call his son "uncle."
They'll be true royalty; by then, who would dare to say anything against them?
Zhan Qin has a habit of reading in the morning.
The morning air was fresh, and his mind was clear. He went to the small garden but did not see Chu Liang.
Late?
Zhan Qin frowned, took out a book, read for a while, but found he couldn't continue reading, so he simply walked towards Chu Liang's courtyard.
They came up empty-handed.
The cleaning maid immediately started gossiping: "Mr. Zhan, what are you doing here? Didn't you go to see what was going on?"
She had to clean and couldn't go see it; she was so disappointed.
Zhan Qin disliked crowds and turned to leave, only to hear a maid shouting behind him, "Mr. Zhan, it's so lively! Lady Xu and Xu Wenda have both arrived."
Xu Wenda?
Zhan Qin frowned again and turned a corner.
He was extremely curious about this guy; what kind of brain did he have that would give up such a good girl?
From afar, the sound of arguing could be heard.
"Let me tell you, Chu Jinjin, either you give me the money or you go find the princess, or I'll die in the Chu family today."
How do you plan to die?
"Xu Wenda, don't you feel ashamed?"
"......"
It's all a mess; it sounds like the Chu family is at a disadvantage.
Indeed, the other party is the Lady of the Marquis, and the two are of vastly different statuses. If a fight breaks out, the Chu family will definitely suffer, not to mention that the Consort's sister is also involved.
Zhan Qin spotted Chu Jinjin immediately; she was too conspicuous.
The other women had hurriedly tidied themselves up a bit; while they weren't exactly elegant, they were at least presentable. But she, on the other hand, came with a bare face and messy hair, clearly having just gotten up and arrived.
She is always so genuine.
Zhan Qin couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Chu Jinjin was truly at her wit's end. Now it wasn't her beating people up, it was Old Lady Xu chasing after her begging to be beaten.
The ruthless are afraid of those who are reckless.
Old Mrs. Xu was really going to fight her to the death.
Zhan Qin's analysis of the situation that night opened the eyes of the Chu family, and now everyone respects him greatly. When they see him coming, they automatically make way for him.
Zhan Qin walked directly to Chu Jinjin's side: "What happened?"
Chu Jinjin felt like she had seen a savior: "Mr. Zhan, do you have a solution?"
Xu Wenda suddenly became alert: "Jinjin, who is he?"
Zhan Qin was tall and handsome, and he also had a refined and aloof air about him. Even though he was dressed in rough clothes, he was clearly no ordinary person. The two of them standing together looked strangely well-matched.
Chu Jinjin certainly didn't want to explain, and then she heard Zhan Qin say calmly, "My surname is Zhan, and my given name is Qin. I have admired Miss Jinjin for a long time. Are you Xu Wenda?"
Chu Jinjin: "......"
Everyone: "..."
What's going on?
When did Zhan Qin fall in love with Chu Jinjin?
Of course, everyone was happy. Firstly, this was Chu Zujian's chosen future son-in-law, and secondly, the Chu family disliked Zhan Qin's knowledge and character after their time together.
Only Chu Jinjin understood what was going on.
This is the only way to deal with a stubborn person like Xu Wenda.
Chu Jinjin took Zhan Qin's arm, smiling sweetly and happily: "Zhan Lang, you've come."
Zhan Qin: "......."
There's no need to act so realistically.
Chu Jinjin felt his body tense up instantly, found it amusing, and tightened her grip even more.
Xu Wenda seemed to have been struck by lightning and acted strangely. Chu Jinjin had always been his last resort. Suddenly, he thought of something and smiled confidently: "Jinjin, you're deliberately trying to annoy me again, aren't you?"
He's not smart when he should be, and his brain only comes back when he shouldn't be.
“Young Master Xu, please have some self-respect. Jinjin’s maiden name is not something you can address.” Zhan Qin felt half of his body burning, and his deep black eyes turned to Madam Xu. “As the Madam of the Marquis, you should know the importance of the drought in the north to the court.”
Lady Xu was not so surprised. It was good that Chu Jinjin had found someone, which would make her son give up completely. However, she was a little jealous. How could she have found such a good man when she was remarrying?
Seeing the other party's imposing manner, and unsure of their identity for a moment, she replied as politely as possible, "Of course I know. What do I want to say?"
Zhan Qin pulled his arm out of Chu Jinjin's arms and said calmly, "Jinjin, shall we report this to the authorities?"
Chu Jinjin was taken aback: "Ah."
"The Xu family is making fun of the disaster victims in the north and engaging in fraudulent fundraising." Zhan Qin said expressionlessly, "According to the current laws, this is enough to strip them of their marquis status."
Lady Xu's expression immediately changed: "Who is accusing us of fraudulent donations? We never said we wouldn't donate."
Zhan Qin raised his eyelids: "Madam Xu, instead of making a scene here, we should hurry up and think of a solution. The disaster victims in the north are almost turning into a mob. The court is very worried. At this critical moment, if something really happens, no one can protect the Xu family."
Lady Xu finally panicked. All she had done was try to get the Chu family to share the burden, but Zhan Qin was right. The money had to be paid, no matter what.
She looked unwilling and pulled Xu Wenda, who was equally unwilling, away.
The Chu family members breathed a sigh of relief.
Chu Jinjin sincerely thanked him: "Mr. Zhan, I will explain it to them clearly."
She didn't care. She was divorced, but Zhan Qin wasn't engaged yet, and she couldn't ruin his reputation.
Zhan Qin's expression suddenly became somewhat strange, and after a long pause, he finally said, "Miss Jinjin, could you please use that bet as a token of your gratitude?"
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