Chapter 112: Xiao Yan is shameless, Song Tangning is no less shameless
Canglang brought his men in and extended his hand to ask the Lu family father and son to leave, but Lu Chongyuan dodged and looked at Xiao Yan and the others with a sullen expression: "Are you asking for the collection of books to fund the establishment of an academy?"
"So what?" Xiao Yan raised his eyes.
Lu Chongyuan's face instantly looked like a dyeing factory, and his lips were trembling.
He had long known that Xiao hated drugs, but he never expected him to be so shameless.
If Song Tangning just wanted the Lu family's collection of books, it would be natural for him to refuse. The Lu family would not be afraid even if the two sides fell out. However, she was not doing this for selfish reasons. Instead, she wanted to use the Lu family's collection of books to open a college. She was even willing to take out the relics left by Rong Qian'an for people to borrow.
He could almost imagine how infamous the Lu family would become at tomorrow morning's court if he rejected Song Tangning now.
Those court officials who came from clean backgrounds, as well as those poor students in the capital who had long been dissatisfied with the aristocratic families, would curse the Lu family to death.
What's more, this matter has been approved by the Emperor and approved by Emperor An.
Once the Wen De Monument is erected, the upright officials in the court will not miss the opportunity to leave their books and erect a monument to pass on to future generations in order to gain a good reputation. In this case, it is a righteous act for Song Tangning to exchange Rong Qian'an's relics for the Lu family's collection of books.
If the Lu family does not agree to give it to her, Song Tangning will sue the Lu family in the government office or even the court. Then it will not just be a simple case of the Lu family embezzling the Rong family's relics.
The Fourth Prince and the Queen will be despised, and the Lu family will be nailed to the pillar of shame and criticized by students all over the world.
Lu Chongyuan's face turned pale and blue, and Lu Zhao was shaking with anger.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan tilted his head slightly and asked, "Lu Zhongshu, why aren't you leaving yet?"
"I didn't know that Miss Song was doing this for the greater good..." Lu Chongyuan froze, forcing a sweet, fishy rasping sound in his throat, "Twenty percent. The Lu family is willing to give twenty percent of our collection of books to Miss Song."
"Gift?" Xiao Yan looked at him coldly.
Lu Chongyuan gritted his teeth and said, "I made a mistake. The Lu family is willing to repay Miss Song with 20% of the collection of books..."
Song Tangning said, "Fifty percent."
"Thirty percent..." Lu Chongyuan's voice trembled.
Song Tangning scoffed, "Sixty percent."
"Miss Song..."
Lu Chongyuan opened his mouth to speak, but Song Tangning said with a stern face: "I'm not bargaining with Lu Zhongshu, this is what your Lu family owes me."
"Originally, I would have been willing to take even 30% or 40% of the Lu family's collection, but since you have humiliated my brother, I demand 60% of the Lu family's collection, and I also want Secretary Lu to personally inscribe the name of the academy and erect a monument. If Secretary Lu is unwilling, please return. Tomorrow morning I will ring the Azure Dragon Bell and ask His Majesty to do justice for me."
Lu Zhao's face turned dark with anger. He opened his mouth to scold Song Tangning for being arrogant, but Lu Chongyuan blocked his way with his hand.
Lu Chongyuan stared at Song Tangning: "Is there really no room for negotiation?"
Song Tangning just remained silent.
Lu Chongyuan's throat was filled with blood: "Okay, fifty percent."
Seeing that Song Tangning was about to say something, he said decisively, "Only 50%. If Miss Song wants it, the Lu family will give it to you and the matter will be over. If you don't want it, just pretend I never said anything. I'll wait for you to go to court tomorrow!"
Song Tangning heard the coldness in the words of the old man from the Lu family. She turned her head to look at Xiao Yan. Seeing him nod to her to indicate that it was almost done, she said with regret:
"Okay, for the Empress' sake, I'll give you 50%. But I'll take the people to choose the books myself." She looked at Lu Chongyuan and said, "I've been to the Lu family's library before and helped Lu Zhinian organize the volumes there. I'm sure Secretary Lu wouldn't do such a shameless thing as passing off inferior books as genuine ones, right?"
Lu Chongyuan suddenly felt extremely regretful and wondered why their Lu family had arranged this marriage in the first place.
Song Tangning had been in and out of the Lu family for many years and knew everything about the Lu family. The library was where Old Madam Lu used to control Song Tangning and make her copy books and organize volumes to temper her temper.
Now he has dug his own grave, and even if he wants to make any moves in advance, it is impossible.
Lu Chongyuan's heart was bleeding, but he had to keep a straight face: "Since I have promised you, I will not regret it."
Song Tangning finally said, "Then I would like to thank Lu Zhongshu for his generosity on behalf of all the students in the world."
After she got what she wanted, she began to look at the Lu family with more favor and warmth.
"Why are you still standing, Secretary Lu? Come and sit down. I'll get someone to serve tea."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chongyuan felt even more depressed. In the past, he only thought that Xiao Yan was hateful, but he didn't know that the young girl from the Song family was no less hateful. He couldn't stay in Jiyun Lane for a moment longer.
Giving up 50% of the mansion's book collection was more painful than cutting out flesh. He suppressed the sweet and fishy sound in his throat and said, "No need. It's late, I can't disturb you. I'll take my leave now."
"Is that so? Then I won't keep you here. Goodbye, Mr. Lu."
Xiao Yan said calmly, "Send Secretary Lu out."
The two of them were too lazy to even put on a show. Lu Chongyuan was so angry that he choked, flicked his sleeves vigorously, and turned to walk out.
Lu Zhao looked at Song Tangning deeply and said, "Miss Song, what I said before was true. Governor Xiao treats you... you'd better be careful. Don't let your sincerity lead to others betraying you, or you'll lose your life."
He glanced at the nine-tailed phoenix hairpin that fell on the ground, snorted coldly, and then turned and left.
Seeing that he was still trying to slander his brother before leaving, Song Tangning immediately became angry: "Why are these people from the Lu family so annoying! I should take 60%!"
"If you really want 60%, Lu Chongyuan will turn against you."
The Lu family's collection of books was accumulated by generations of ancestors. Taking half of it would be enough to make Lu Chongyuan's heart bleed, but taking less than half would not make him risk everything.
He has been dealing with Lu Chongyuan for some years, and he could see just now that the old guy was on the verge of a rage. If he really asked for just one more cent, beyond his bottom line, he would probably go all out.
Xiao Yan looked at the unhappy little girl and said, "Actually, what Lu Zhao said is right. You should be wary of others. You should be more careful of me."
Song Tangning was immediately dissatisfied: "Brother!"
"What I said is true. I have never been kind to others. You are so gullible. If something happens to me in the future, you will also..."
"Xiao Yan!"
This was the first time Song Tangning called his name, and there was already anger in her voice. Seeing her dark face, she looked like she would get angry with him if he said another word.
Xiao Yan's words of advice died on his lips, and he could only sigh silently. This kid didn't learn to grow up even after suffering losses. He was just so defenseless that he couldn't help but feel soft-hearted.
Seeing that she was angry, he reached out and smoothed her hair: "Okay, I won't say anything more, don't be angry."
Song Tangning snorted and slapped the claws off her head unhappily. In her heart, she resented Lu Zhao for causing her trouble before he left. She rolled her eyes and shouted outside, "Canglang..."
"Girl?"
"Come."
Song Tangning's eyes were full of evil.
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