Chapter 135: Supplementing the Household
"What's wrong with him bleeding?"
Huo Siyuan stiffened his neck and retorted, "That's what he deserves! Who told him to go to war to gain fame? It's to pave the way for his title today!"
Seeing Marquis Huo's unpredictable expression, Yu cried even harder and threw herself into his arms.
"Master, you have to open your eyes and see! If he didn't want the title, why did this happen at this time? Why did the old lady only side with him?"
"Are you willing to work so hard for decades, only to end up making wedding clothes for others?"
These words were like a poisonous thorn, piercing into Marquis Huo's heart.
He tightened his grip on the hem of his robe, thinking of how the old lady had scolded him harshly in front of the younger generation, and how his son and daughter-in-law had shown no surprise or intention to stop him when they heard that he was to give up his title.
These images surged in his mind, mixing with the words of Yu's mother and son, making it chaotic.
Yes, if the eldest wife had not insisted on checking the accounts, Huo Siyuan’s affair might have been covered up.
If it weren't for the old lady's support, how could he be forced to give up his title?
Seeing that his expression relaxed, Huo Siyuan quickly struck while the iron was hot:
"Dad, don't forget, Liang Weiyuan is a merchant's daughter, and she's the most calculating! She must have instigated my eldest brother to do this! They just want to trample our second branch under their feet and take everything in the Marquis' Mansion for themselves!"
Marquis Huo's face was pale and blue, his lips were trembling, he wanted to say something, but he couldn't utter a word.
"That's enough!" Huo Hou pushed the two men away fiercely, his voice carrying a hint of fatigue and a subtle wavering tone. "I made the decision on this matter. Don't mention it again!"
He turned and walked away, but his steps were a little unsteady.
He needs to think carefully about how much of Yu's words are true and how much are false!
After he left, Yu and Huo Siyuan, mother and son, looked at each other quickly, with a hint of pride in their eyes.
"Humph, the old man already believes half of it in his heart."
Yu wiped her tears, her expression full of sinister intent, "As long as we add more fuel to the fire, he will definitely turn against us."
Huo Siyuan clenched his fists tightly, "When we get out, I'll tear that hypocrite Huo Jinjian's face to pieces!"
The position of the Crown Prince has not even been appointed yet, but Huo Jin is already thinking of coveting the title. With him around, forget it!
Little did they know that Liang Weiyuan and Huo Jinjian had already expected that they would fan the flames.
Therefore, after Marquis Huo walked out of the second room with a frown on his face, Mei Shu, who had been waiting for a long time, walked up quietly and bowed.
"My Lord, my daughter has prepared some things in the courtyard and asked me to invite you over."
Marquis Huo was feeling annoyed and wanted to wave his hand to refuse.
But when he thought about the proper manners Liang Weiyuan had shown since taking charge of the family, and the fact that something like this had just happened, he felt it was not right to offend her, so he said with a sullen face, "Lead the way."
The gate of Qingzhu Courtyard was ajar. As soon as I pushed it open, I saw a mahogany box half a person's height placed in the center of the courtyard.
Hearing the voice, Liang Weiyuan and Huo Jin looked over at the couple: "Father is here."
Liang Weiyuan stepped forward slightly, her clear eyes reflecting the sunlight, and she smiled softly, "Please take a look, father. This is my daughter-in-law's dowry, as well as the salary for the audience. The mansion just returned the stolen money, and money is tight, so I thought of giving it to supplement the family income."
Huo Hou's eyes fell on the mahogany box, and his heart skipped a beat.
"this……"
He knew that Liang Weiyuan's dowry was generous, but the size of this box must be at least 100,000 taels of silver.
"Please also forgive my sins, father." Liang Weiyuan continued with a slight wry smile.
"When we checked the accounts a few days ago, we didn't intend to target the Second House. It was really because the military pay was a matter of great importance. If we were to ignore it, not only would the Huo family be implicated, I'm afraid even my father's future would be affected."
Liang Weiyuan raised her head, her eyes clear and tender as she spoke, "I know that father has been worried lately. Although this money is not much, it is a small token of our gratitude. We only hope that it can help to relieve his worries."
Marquis Huo's throat suddenly became choked and his heart felt heavy. Before he could say anything, he saw Huo Jinjian also stand up by holding the armrest of the chair, and the thin blanket slipped to the ground.
He staggered a little, and Liang Weiyuan hurriedly supported him, but he waved his hand slightly, walked up to Marquis Huo, and bowed deeply.
As if he moved too hastily, he started coughing violently and covered his lips with a handkerchief.
After coughing, there were a few glaring red spots on the handkerchief.
Huo Hou's eyelids twitched violently, and he nervously reached out to help, "If you're not feeling well, then..."
"Father." Huo Jin pursed his thin, red lips and said in a low, hoarse voice, "Don't worry. I've never thought of competing for any title. My recent actions were simply out of helplessness to protect our family."
"When Grandma has calmed down, I will go and persuade her to retract her decision..."
After saying this, his face turned even paler due to exhaustion, and he frowned and coughed softly again.
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