Chapter 344: Defeated
Zhou Hansheng curled his lips speechlessly and was too lazy to pay attention to her.
You want to throw dirty water on Aya? No way!
Have you asked him about your fiancé?
The second and third wives and Old Lady Zhou knew the truth of the matter very well. It was precisely because they knew it so well that they became even more unwilling to accept it and took their anger and resentment towards Zhao Liya out of it.
Think about it, they were originally happy and proud to set up the scheme to plot against Zhao Liya, and they thought they would get what they wanted as a sure thing.
But the result was the other way around. Zhao Liya was unharmed, while Zhou Rui suffered. Moreover, Zhou Rui said that it was Zhao Liya who had tricked her!
The second wife now has even more reason to resent Zhao Liya.
But there is no way to bring this matter up to the surface and argue with Zhou Hansheng and his son.
Even more angry, okay?
As for reporting it to the police? There was no way I was going to do that, even if I was beaten to death.
What if nothing is found out and the matter becomes even more of a scandal? And since it's not glorious, wouldn't that just make the situation worse?
If it is discovered, it will make the situation even worse!
Not only the second wife and her husband, but also Old Mrs. Zhou was holding back a mouthful of blood and couldn't spit it out.
He originally wanted to take this opportunity to criticize Zhao Liya for being cold-blooded and unsuitable, and to take the opportunity to ask for the cancellation of the engagement, but he was defeated miserably by Zhou Hansheng before he could even open his mouth.
Then there is no need to mention this matter again.
Old Madam Zhou slowly adjusted her breathing and spoke again, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. No matter what, it has already happened and it must be resolved. Rui'er can't let others take advantage of her for nothing. The Pengyang Marquis's Mansion must give our Guogong Mansion an explanation. Guogong, please come forward to negotiate with Pengyang Marquis on this matter. Rui'er must not be wronged."
As long as they don't involve Zhao Liya, Zhou Hansheng is happy to watch the show.
He did not have much sense of honor as a "family" towards the second and third wives. Anyway, he had no blood brothers and sisters, and he was not afraid of being affected. This kind of scandal would not affect him.
Even if it has an impact, so what?
He is not that utilitarian, and does not care about high positions, wealth and prospects. Who can do anything to him?
Duke Liguo knew that he had to speak out on this matter and he couldn't get away with it.
He then said, "Lu Ming, the third son of the Pengyang Marquis's Mansion, married his wife two years ago and already has a legitimate eldest son. It would be difficult for my second niece to marry him as a co-wife."
"That has to be done!" Mrs. Zhou Er screamed, "Isn't Rui'er a legitimate daughter? She was meant to be the principal wife and the head of the household. Being a concubine would be an injustice to her! Rui'er absolutely cannot be a concubine!"
Duke Liguo remained expressionless and said indifferently, "That depends on what Earl Pengyang says. After all, this matter is dishonorable."
It’s not shameful, it’s the Red Lantern Pavilion!
Zhou Rui was kidnapped and sold to a red-light district, where she was treated as a prostitute and slept with by Lu Ming. Even if the Pengyang Marquis's Mansion was willing to take her, they had to accept it out of the face of the Duke's Mansion. She even wanted to be his equal wife. Doesn't the Pengyang Marquis's Mansion have any face?
Mrs. Tuesday started crying again.
This time I am really sad!
Even if she is a co-wife, she is destined to be looked down upon. Why is it so difficult for her poor child?
Old Madam Zhou had to hold back her anger and said, "How could they possibly choose a poor family like the Pengyang Marquis's? If not... well, even if they asked, Rui'er wouldn't marry them. What's wrong with being a concubine? At most, she can pay a little more for the dowry. As long as the dowry is generous enough, how could the Pengyang Marquis's family dare to look down on Rui'er?"
Mrs. Zhou Er and Mr. Zhou Er's eyes lit up. This is possible!
"What the old lady said makes sense. As long as Rui'er has a generous enough dowry, they will definitely not refuse!"
"Yes, yes, I know that. The Pengyang Marquis's Mansion has long been so poor that it's just a shell. I heard that during the New Year, their housekeeper personally went to the pawnshop and pawned a lot of things before they could celebrate the New Year."
Zhou Hansheng glanced at them inconspicuously, his eyes full of sarcasm and ridicule. Of course, the Pengyang Marquis's Mansion had long been in decline and was just an empty shell.
Not only that, the third young master Lu Ming is a playboy who only likes to eat, drink and have fun, has no knowledge or skills, has accomplished nothing, knows nothing, is greedy for wine and lustful, and has a bad temper.
His wife, Qian, was no pushover either. She was fierce, fierce, and extremely vicious. All of Lu Ming's concubines were made miserable by her.
After Zhou Rui got into trouble, Zhou Hansheng went out of his way to find out about this.
Zhou Hansheng was not surprised at all by this.
After all, they were originally planning to target Zhao Liya. Since it was a calculation, how could they possibly find a good target? Of course, the more despicable the other party, the better.
These people have such vicious hearts that they even dare to turn around and talk about his wife. Humph!
Mrs. Zhou's expression finally brightened a little, and she nodded, "That's what I said, Duke. What do you think?"
It’s not that Old Lady Zhou has to ask Duke Li, but the inner house of this mansion is managed by the second and third wives together, but the chief steward is the Duke’s man.
The Duke personally keeps the general account.
It was impossible for them to move large sums of money and valuables; they had to get the Duke's approval.
Duke Liguo still had that calm, almost indifferent expression on his face. He said calmly, "You can do whatever you want with it. After all, it's your property. Even though I'm the Duke, I have no say in how you decide to deal with it."
When they heard the first half of the conversation, Mrs. Zhou and Mr. Zhou were very happy, but as they listened to the end, their eyes changed.
"What does this mean, Duke?"
"Isn't this dowry paid for by the husband?"
Duke Liguo: "The share that should be paid by the public will naturally be paid by the public."
Mrs. Tuesday screamed, "How can this be enough!"
Their second and third wives had no titles, and the husband held no official position. Of course, the share of the public money that should be paid for their children's marriages would not satisfy them.
In the past, they had nothing to say. How could their children compare to the prince?
But Zhou Rui’s situation is special now, so even if it’s impossible, they have to fight for it.
Mr. Zhou Er was furious and annoyed: "Brother, Rui'er is also your niece. You know her current situation. You have to think about her and us! The dowry from the public school alone is not enough to support her! Rui'er will definitely be bullied if she marries like this."
Mrs. Zhou Er was even more resentful: "Big brother, this is too cruel! Rui'er has called you uncle for so many years. She is just a poor girl. Don't you feel sorry for her at all?"
Zhou Hansheng sneered, "So you guys also know how to say 'pitiful'? Ha!"
You deserve it.
Mrs. Zhou Er said angrily, "My Lord, please stop kicking me when I'm down!"
(End of this chapter)
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