Upon inquiry, it was learned that these items were left to him by Old Master Wang, who was Wang Fufeng's grandfather.
“Back then, my grandfather pitied my frail health and my parents disliked me, fearing that I would die too young, so he left me with some of his trusted connections.” Wang Fufeng lowered his eyes, his tone sorrowful.
Xu Mo, Zheng Ruqian, Wen Zhiyun, and Jiang Sheng on the opposite side exchanged glances.
Is this person trying to kill themselves?
If someone has everything and still wants to die, then shouldn't those who have nothing just pluck an eyelash and hang themselves?
After a long silence, Xu Mo asked the crucial question, "Do the Wang family know?"
Wang Fufeng nodded, then shook his head.
This means knowing something, but not knowing much.
The Wang family, including Wang Fufeng's father, Third Master Wang, had suspected that Wang Fufeng had something in his possession. After several unsuccessful attempts to demand it, they became enraged and abandoned him in a separate courtyard, both to leave him to fend for himself and to force him to hand it over voluntarily.
It was only after Wang Fufeng "died" that Third Master Wang probably believed that his eldest son had nothing.
“Right now, the Wang family should be very harmonious.” Wang Fufeng’s tone was unreadable. “The eldest son of the third branch has passed away, the eldest branch is being suppressed, and the second branch is all-powerful, taking control of the family as easily as taking candy from a baby.”
"I don't like this kind of harmony. I need to let someone meet my good younger brother."
A calm tone, but deadly methods.
Under Jiang Sheng's adoring gaze, Wang Fufeng casually stirred up the harmonious pool in the Wang family.
First, Wang Sanye's mistress was discovered by Wang Erye. Then, a healthy illegitimate son of thirteen years old was revealed. He was lively, energetic, and quite knowledgeable. It was said that he had passed the county examination and was about to take the preliminary examination for the imperial examination.
Although he was born out of wedlock and his mother was a lowly concubine, he was still exceptionally talented. Especially when compared to Wang Mingyu, he seemed like a literary genius descended to earth.
Third Master Wang was somewhat annoyed, thinking that his illegitimate son had been exposed too early. However, the flattery from other families in the Wang family and the envy from the fourth branch made him feel smug. He directly brought his mistress into the Wang family, and the illegitimate son was naturally added to the family genealogy.
I heard that he was named Wang Haoran.
The second branch of the Wang family caused a huge uproar. Second Master Wang began to suspect his younger brother's intentions and even intensified his control over Wang Mingyu, hoping that he could surpass Wang Haoran.
However, how could a spoiled young master be corrected in a short time?
In response, Wang Fufeng said calmly, "The reason why Third Master Wang has never revealed his trump card, his illegitimate son, is because although his cousin Mingyu is a scoundrel, he is not quite a complete wastrel. What he wants is for his cousin Mingyu to destroy the Wang family to the brink of collapse, and then let his illegitimate son turn the tide."
When the time comes, if the eldest son's family falls apart, the second son's family commits a crime, and the fourth son's family has no male heir, then the only one who can take over the family business is the third son's family.
What a brilliant scheme!
Unfortunately, Wang Mingyu wasn't evil to the core, and Wang Fufeng didn't die obediently either.
The premature revelation of the health of the illegitimate son caused turmoil within the Wang family.
Master Wang the Second refused to relinquish his control of the family, Master Wang the Third was eager to try, the eldest branch of the Wang family was eyeing the position covetously, and even the fourth branch wanted to take advantage of the situation to get a bigger share.
The Wang family was a complete mess.
"What are your plans next, Brother Fufeng?" Xu Mo cleverly avoided using the surname "Wang".
Wang Fufeng smiled faintly, "Let the Wang family be in chaos for a while first."
Snakes fight snakes, rats fight rats, and family members should deal with each other.
During this period, Wang Fufeng reorganized his assets, land deeds, old servants, and the title of "Young Master Fufeng," which had once made a name for himself in the literary world but had to disappear due to illness.
When he came to a land deed, his expression paused, and he gave Xu Mo and his sister a deep look.
These days, Wang Fufeng is busy, and his six siblings are not idle either.
Although Xu Mo was not in Xieyang County, he still held the title of advisor. In order to make sure that the hundred taels of silver he received each year were not wasted, Bian Wenxuan would have Wang Xi send him something every now and then.
It's either a minor case that needs to be processed, or a case file that needs to be organized and filled out.
Although Zheng Ruqian's workshop business failed, he was not discouraged. He turned his attention to the bean seeds he brought from Anyang County and asked Zhang Qiquan every day how to plant them.
Cultivating green beans is not a simple task. First, you need to consider whether the seeds can survive. Second, you need the help of experienced farmers. Then, you need a lot of cultivated land. Finally, you need a place to dry the green beans and make dried beans.
Looking around the small courtyard, there's enough for making dried green beans, but far from enough for growing green beans.
After much deliberation, Zheng Ruqian finally made a decision: "We'll abandon the workshop and go back to Xiyang County to grow green beans."
As long as they can make dried green beans themselves, the profits from selling them to restaurants and shops will be higher. Compared to that, there's really nothing to miss about a dried meat workshop that has already gone out of business.
“But the workshop still has more than half a year’s rent to pay.” Jiang Sheng was heartbroken.
The rent is thirty taels a year, which is more than ten taels of silver for half a year.
“The workshop business has failed, there’s no point in keeping it.” Zheng Ruqian advised his sister, “It’s obviously not worthwhile to grow green beans in Xiyang County and then transport them here to make dried green beans.”
As for planting green beans in Anshui County, he never even considered it. A prefectural city and a county town, half a piece of land could cost two taels of silver.
"Besides, the rent for this Zanhua Courtyard isn't cheap," Zheng Ruqian said, spitting as he spoke. "We'll sublet it for the remaining six months, and every little bit helps."
As he was speaking, a land deed was handed to him.
Zheng Ruqian glanced over, initially not paying much attention, but after another glance, he was stunned.
"I only discovered this while tidying up. There's actually a land deed for this courtyard." Wang Fufeng smiled shyly. "You saved me, and I have no way to repay you, so I'll give you this land deed."
Zheng Ruqian's eyes widened.
Jiang Sheng even knew to decline, "No, no, no, this is not appropriate. Brother Fufeng, this is too precious. We can't accept it."
“This courtyard isn’t particularly valuable,” Wang Fufeng said quietly. “More than ten years ago, it was the villa of one of my aunts. Later, my aunt married far away to Fengjing, and the courtyard was abandoned.”
Wang Fufeng's aunt should also have the surname Wang.
Fang Heng's mother seems to be a daughter of the Wang family as well.
Of the Wang family's daughters, only one married into Fengjing.
Jiang Sheng's mind was churning wildly when suddenly a choked voice rang out, "The aunt you're talking about, is her name Wang Fuxue?"
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