These words caused Li Wei's handsome face to flush slightly. She didn't even dare to look Du Linlang in the eye.
Seeing this, what else didn't Han Luoxue understand? This man was probably already having an affair with Xiaoyue.
“Miss Du, how...how could you say that about me? Brother Li and I are innocent…”
Xiaoyue's eyes reddened with grievance, and tears streamed down her face. Anyone who didn't know better would think someone had paid for her.
"Hehe, you two are really innocent, so innocent that you're hugging each other."
Du Linlang sneered, and looked at Li Wei with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
"I thought you were an honest person, but I didn't expect you to be nothing special."
"Fine, I see that you two are mutually attracted, so I won't interfere. Li Wei, our engagement is hereby nullified."
Upon hearing this, Li Wei's expression changed, and he quickly released Xiaoyue from his grasp.
Xiaoyue was leaning against Li Wei's chest when she was suddenly released. She lost her balance and stumbled, falling to the ground with a thud.
"Xiaoyue, you've misunderstood. My relationship with her is truly innocent."
"She came to my house crying and complaining that I had bullied her, and asked me to speak up for her and give her a way out."
"Brother Li, how could you say that about me?"
Xiaoyue originally wanted to cry for a while, but upon hearing Li Wei's words, she quickly retorted.
"I didn't, I really didn't!"
"Enough! Li Wei, our marriage is off. I'll have them bring back my dowry in a bit. Also, please return the thousand taels of silver you borrowed from me."
"Oh, right, and your house too. I had someone repair it for you a while ago. I'll have someone check how much it cost. You're a grown man, and our marriage is off, you can't refuse to pay for this, can you?"
"Me, Du Linlang, we've been together for years, how can you be so willful?"
"Just consider it me being willful."
After saying that, Miss Du looked at Xiaoyue, who was still lying on the ground, and sneered, "You said you could meet my requirements, but you didn't. The fabric cost eight hundred taels, and considering the month's delay, charging you one thousand taels is too little."
"If you don't have any money to compensate, then I'll have to report you to the authorities. I suppose your shop can still make a little money."
After saying this, Miss Du ignored their reactions and turned to Han Luoxue, saying apologetically, "I'm so sorry, I made you laugh."
"Miss Han, let's continue our conversation somewhere else."
Han Luoxue smiled and shook her head. She still appreciated Du Linlang's decisive personality.
When faced with this situation, most women would either cry, make a scene, threaten suicide, or be heartbroken for a while.
But Miss Du acted decisively. Or perhaps she didn't actually like Li Wei that much.
The feelings between people may begin with physical appearance, but they will never remain faithful to physical appearance.
Li Wei tried to stop Miss Du, but Miss Du's maid, Xiao Xi, blocked her way.
"Young Master Li, I must remind you to go back and gather the money as soon as possible!"
Li Wei was pale. Where was he going to get a thousand taels of silver? He never expected that simply helping out would ruin his own marriage.
The two had only walked a few steps when Han Luoxue was stopped. Seeing it was someone she knew, Han Luoxue said goodbye to Miss Du and told her not to worry.
After what happened to the Du family, she must have a lot to deal with.
Miss Du was about to get married when she discovered that the man she loved was a scoundrel. Although she appeared fine on the surface, she was still feeling hurt inside.
Besides, not getting married isn't something that can be decided just by talking; there are many other things to take care of.
...
"General Xu, what a coincidence."
When Han Luoxue saw Xu San arrive, she guessed what was going on; this man was truly persistent.
"Miss Han, I still want to do business with you."
The two went to the nearest teahouse and asked for a quiet private room.
"General, please speak!"
"I wonder how much grain Miss Han has left? Madam Xu will take it all."
Xu San stated his purpose directly, knowing that Han Luoxue was a greedy person. He said that if the money was paid, the deal would be successful nine times out of ten.
"I would also like to do business with the general, but the old general has been kind to me, and she needs food too."
Han Luoxue looked at her with a troubled expression.
"I wonder what Miss Han is referring to?"
Xu San was also very curious. He had been by the old general's side for so many years, and with the help of his subordinates' investigations, he knew more about the old general than anyone else.
Look at Han Luoxue and Han Yuchen, there were no such people as them before.
"You know I have some grain, but there's too much grain and the world is too chaotic. How can a weak woman like me protect it all?"
Han Luoxue didn't explain it too clearly, trusting that Xu San would fill in the blanks himself.
“Even my wedding to my fiancé a while ago was arranged by the old general.”
Speaking of this, Xu San was so frustrated he felt like vomiting blood.
Is it just about getting married? She can help with the arrangements, and she'll do an even better job than the old general.
They were just helping you arrange your wedding, and you gave her so much meat. Is Han Luoxue stupid or just plain dumb?
"Friendship is friendship, and business is business."
Xu San was a smart woman, and she immediately advised, "Young lady, your businesses are all big ones. I'm offering double the price, which is several million taels of silver."
Upon hearing this, Han Luoxue also showed a hesitant expression:
"But the old general told me..."
"Do you have a written agreement?"
Han Luoxue shook her head, and Xu San chuckled, "That's it. It's just a few words, it doesn't count."
"Is this okay?"
Han Luoxue's cautious demeanor clearly indicated that she was inexperienced and naive.
"Of course, Miss Han. I wonder how much food you have left?"
This is what Xu San is most worried about right now. If Han Luoxue doesn't have much food, they won't be able to hold out for long.
"If we put it all together, it should amount to five or six million catties."
Although Xu San knew that Han Luoxue might have food, she still couldn't help but gasp when she actually heard that there was so much.
Where did Han Luoxue get so much food? It completely overturned their imagination.
"I want them all!"
Xu San was excited, and his hands and feet were trembling slightly.
If she could take all of this grain and not give the old general a single bit, wouldn't she be able to firmly grasp the military power here?
"I need to discuss this with my man."
Xu San even attended their wedding, so it's normal for her to discuss things with a man.
“Miss Han, I can tell that you are a very decisive person. You can make this decision yourself.”
"Besides, you're capable of managing the household, so why do you need to consult with others?"
Xu San was worried that Han Yuchen wanted to sell the grain to the old general.
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