Yan Xia's words were half true and half false.
This dynasty did indeed have laws stipulating that the husband's family could not arbitrarily touch the bride's dowry, but these laws were determined by the officials in each locality, and could be serious or lenient.
If the husband's family says they have obtained the daughter-in-law's consent, or if they slip her some money...
Then there's no problem at all.
Yan Xia deliberately made the matter sound extremely serious.
The Ho family, who had never heard of the law, were taken aback.
"What theft? You're talking nonsense! When did we touch her dowry! You shameless woman, spouting lies in broad daylight, I'll beat you to death!"
Before He Shanhu could speak, Feng Lanlan's husband, He Wanjiang, rolled up his sleeves and rushed forward.
I want to hit Yan Xia.
"Bang--"
Unfortunately, the maid didn't explain Yan Xia's fighting strength clearly. Just like the other maids and servants before him, He Wanjiang fell in an arc, landing on the bluestone brick ground seven or eight meters away.
He suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
I feel like all the bones in my body are about to crack.
He couldn't utter a single word.
"My son—"
"father--"
"My lord—"
Lady Lu and her concubine ran to He Wanjiang's side and helped him up.
I feel so sorry for her.
They turned their heads and glared fiercely at Yan Xia, as if they wanted to tear her apart and break her bones to vent their hatred.
"You bitch, how dare you hit my father? I'll kill you!" He Chuwei clenched his fists and charged at Yan Xiayang.
He is indeed Feng Lanlan's son.
Yan Xia didn't go all out; she just slapped He Chuwei's arm to the side, and then used a fraction of her strength to kick him back four or five meters.
Even so, He Chuwei was seriously injured.
He clutched his stomach, squatted on the ground, and the pain in his body made his face contort like an old man's.
Yan Xia glanced at Feng Lanlan's face out of the corner of her eye and saw that she didn't seem distressed. Yan Xia breathed a sigh of relief.
"Stop talking nonsense, sign the divorce papers now, and I'll take Lanlan and her daughter away." Jin Yu had already come out holding the written divorce papers.
Yan Xia spoke sternly to the He family.
"No way! Feng is mine in life and in death, she'll be buried with me. You want a divorce? No way! Jiang Yu, you come here! You're getting married tomorrow. Don't listen to your crazy mother's nonsense. What kind of good life can she give you? Do you want to go begging with her?"
He Wanjiang, who was lying on the ground, recovered.
His words came out one by one, seemingly through gritted teeth.
No wonder it's a mother and son.
They all said the same thing.
Like begets like.
The He family is a den of rats.
They have such similar personalities.
"I won't go. So what if I have to beg for food with my mother? If she dies, I'm willing to die with her. I'd rather have a begging mother than have you as my father! Marry? Ha! You've already made me your concubine, and you still dare to talk about marriage? Is the word 'marriage' fit for a concubine? You've never treated me like your daughter, so why should I listen to you! If I can leave with my mother today, then all will be well. If I can't leave with my mother, I'll hang myself from this tree!"
Yan Xia was somewhat stunned when she heard He Jiangyu's words.
She hadn't expected the girl to have such a fiery temper.
There is indeed a crooked tree in the courtyard.
The leaves on the tree had long since withered and fallen off.
Only a lonely tree stump and branches remain.
"Good, good, good! My He family actually raised such a granddaughter! I truly regret it! You vicious woman, I shouldn't have agreed to your father's request. How could you be worthy of marrying my son? A vile woman like you should have her head shaved and be sent to a temple to become a nun! I was too soft-hearted to let Wan Jiang divorce you. I regret it so much!! Over the years, I've raised you to be so arrogant, even bringing outsiders to bully your own family. You're really something! Raising such a daughter, she's just like you! Mother and daughter were cut from the same mold, you vile woman!"
He Shanhu is somewhat intelligent.
Seeing that his son and grandson were injured, he did not impulsively beat Yan Xia.
Instead, he stood there, cursing.
While waiting for the officials to arrive, he pondered whether Yan Xia's words were true.
The He family did indeed use up all of Feng Lanlan's dowry. They only agreed to let Feng Lanlan's father marry her because of her generous dowry.
What friendship between friends?
Compared to money, everything else is hypocritical.
If such a law truly exists.
Then the He family is completely finished.
He Shanhu tensed up, his heart racing.
Yan Xia happened to see him like this.
She curled the corners of her lips and continued, "Old man, stop cursing. I only have one request today: take Lanlan and her daughter away. If you sign this divorce agreement, we can let bygones be bygones regarding the dowry. If you insist on making trouble, fine, we're not afraid to take it to the county government. Also, let me add one more thing: I've built such a big business and I'm still safe and sound. You don't think I don't have any backing, do you?"
"I've heard your He family also owns shops. I don't need to elaborate on these simple truths; I'm sure you understand. I have multiple branches in Jiangnan County, and even your Shu County knows the name of my Yan Family Pastry Shop. How could others not know? So many people are eyeing my shops, yet no one dares to make a move. Do you know why? Because I have connections with the Governor of Jiangnan! A mere county magistrate like you dares to plot against me? Just wait and see! What if the officials come? One word from me, and the He family will be ruined!"
Yan Xia put on a really impressive show.
She directly invoked the name of the Governor of Jiangnan.
The He family was trembling with fear.
That's the governor, after all.
They were just merchants, yet they had to curry favor with even the lowest-ranking officials.
Governor?
To them, such high-ranking officials were no different from celestial beings.
They would never have guessed.
Yan Xia had never even met the governor.
After all, they were people from ancient times.
How dare they implicate officials? Don't they want their heads?
"Are you really acquainted with the Governor of Jiangnan?" He Shanhu's voice trembled and lowered considerably, clearly indicating that he believed her, but was not yet certain, so he asked Yan Xia again.
"Believe it or not, once you're in jail, you'll see what I, Yan Xia, am capable of, ha."
Yan Xia sneered, looking at He Shanhu with icy eyes.
That gaze made He Shanhu feel as if he were in an ice cave.
He shivered, his teeth grinding involuntarily.
Yes, how could a widow like her maintain such a large business and open shop after shop, yet no one dared to plot against her?
How could it be possible without some powerful backer?
Judging by her appearance, she doesn't seem like a simple character.
Could it be...?
Was she the mistress of the Jiangnan governor, who was raised in Jiashu County?
No wonder!
A widow with several children managed to build such a large business in just a few months.
Someone must be helping her behind the scenes.
The governor of Jiangnan certainly has the ability to do this!
After He Shanhu figured it out, he was so frightened that he almost knelt down.
He just indirectly offended the Governor of Jiangnan.
Oh my god!
Seeing He Shanhu's expression, Yan Xia knew that she had broken down his psychological defenses.
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