Liu Ping becomes more and more of a scoundrel as he gets older, and he has mastered the essence of a scoundrel.
He was certain that Ouyang Fu was determined to get the house and knew that Ouyang Fu was reluctant to give up, so he was sure to take advantage of her.
He made a request that either they remarry, or Ouyang Fu help him pay off all his debts and support his family.
Or he could give him 100,000 taels and have the wife and children raised for him, and then he could ask the Shaofu Bank to take the house away.
Ouyang Fu replied, "Dream on! I can just wait until the Shaofu Bank takes your house away, and then I'll go directly to the Shaofu Bank to negotiate the sale."
Liu Ping laughed.
He said proudly, "There's no doubting how good this house is. It's in a prime location, quiet in a bustling city, and just a few blocks away from the Imperial Palace. It was built and renovated by the Ministry of Works according to the regulations for a Prince's Mansion, and all the materials used are top-quality wood. A house like this can't be bought today, even with money."
You think I'm desperate and looking for a bargain. Believe it or not, I'm going to spread the word today that I'm selling this house. High-ranking officials and wealthy families from the capital will flock here in a flash. I'm asking for 300,000 taels, and I guarantee someone will buy it. 200,000 taels will go to repay the debt to the Minister of the Household, and the remaining 100,000 taels can be used to buy a house in Xinmin County and continue living there."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Fu's expression changed.
Liu Ping continued smugly, "I can even use my connections at the Shaofu Bank to get some leniency and give me a little more time. As long as I give it enough time, this house will sell for 400,000 taels, and there will definitely be someone to take it over. You're dreaming of seeing me make a fool of myself and getting a bargain! You may have some money, but how can you compare to those wealthy families and big merchants? They have so much money that they can't spend it all, but with your money, I'm afraid you'll have nothing left after buying the house."
“Shameless!”
Ouyang Fu cursed.
Liu Ping grinned, looking like a smug villain. "I'm shameless. I'm just taking this opportunity to blackmail you. What can you do to me? Unless you're willing to give up this house. But, are you willing to give it up? Such a good house is hard to come by. You won't be able to find it even if you search with a lantern. Once I sell this house, you'll never have the chance to buy it back in your lifetime."
Ouyang Fu was so angry that her face turned pale and her whole body was shaking.
At this moment, she regretted very much why she didn't tamper with the medicine and kill the man in front of her.
He died, and that was the end of it.
There wouldn’t be all these bad things happening now.
As expected of a couple of years, Liu Ping could guess what the other person was thinking from his expression.
His face fell. "Back then, I still haven't settled the score with you. You hurt me, clapped your hands, and walked away. You owe me money, and you must pay it back now."
"You deserved it back then! If you hadn't intended to kill me, I wouldn't have hurt you. I don't want the house anymore, and it doesn't matter who you want to sell it to. From now on, we'll go our separate ways, and don't bother me again. Get out!"
Liu Ping frowned, obviously not expecting Ouyang Fu to give up the house that was about to be acquired so easily.
He felt incredible.
"You really don't want to buy it?"
Ouyang Fu sneered, "The thought of being blackmailed and harassed by you makes me feel sick. I'd rather give up this house than have anything to do with you."
Liu Ping was furious. "I'm pestering you? If you weren't coveting my house, would I have pestered you? Ouyang Fu, don't turn the tables!"
"I give up now, so get out!"
He called the servants and drove Liu Ping out.
Liu Ping was furious, "Ouyang Fu, you will regret this."
Ouyang Fu did regret it.
If I miss this opportunity to buy such a good house, I will probably miss it in this life and will never have the chance to buy it back. All this is because of that bitch Liu Ping.
She poured countless efforts into that house, from the initial site selection and purchase to later asking the Ministry of Works to build and repair it.
As a result, it was ruined by Liu Ping.
But rather than being harassed by the scoundrel Liu Ping, Ouyang Fu would still choose to give up the house.
Liu Xun came out from behind the screen and said, "Mother, how about I go and persuade Father?"
"He won't listen. If you show up, he'll just be smug and think he has me. I won't let him succeed. Besides, if you show up, he might even humiliate you."
"Mother is willing to give up that house? That's all her hard work!"
"Even if I'm unwilling, I have no choice but to give up." Ouyang Fu was helpless.
"Can I find someone to help me? Fourth Aunt, or the palace?"
"Your fourth aunt can't force your father to sell the house to me."
Ouyang Fu sighed.
"As for the palace, how can I ask the palace to intervene?"
"Is there nothing that can be done?"
Ouyang Fu sighed again, "Don't think about the house."
The more I think about it, the more sad I feel.
It's so disgusting to be taken advantage of by that bitch Liu Ping.
…
Xiao Qin'er was furious when she learned that Ouyang Fu had given up the house.
"You were forced by a bitch, and then you gave up? You're stupid!"
"I really don't want to get entangled with him." Ouyang Fu looked tired. "Thank you, Princess, for running around for me these days. I don't know how to thank you."
"Why are you being so polite to me?"
Xiao Qin'er's eyes moved and she suddenly had an idea.
She asked, "How much money do you have available?"
Ouyang Fu was a little confused.
Xiao Qin'er was anxious. "Let me tell you first, how much cash can you use? I'll find a way to get the house for you."
Ouyang Fu was half-believing and half-doubting. She whispered, "If we put it together, we can probably get around 270,000 or 280,000 taels."
Xiao Qin'er was secretly astonished, thinking that Ouyang Fu was a small wealthy woman who lived frugally, but she didn't expect that she could save so much money.
She is indeed a woman with great potential.
She clapped her hands, quite cheerfully, "Liu Ping wants to sell the house to tide over the difficulties. If he's in a hurry to sell it, the price will definitely not be high. It can be bought for about 300,000 taels. I'll find a stranger to come forward and buy the house for you."
"But I don't have enough money! Liu Ping must be on guard against this trick of mine."
"If you don't have enough money, I'll lend it to you. I've already told you, I'll find someone who has no connection with us to come forward, and you just need to give him a little hard work fee."
Ouyang Fu's eyes lit up when she heard this.
If Xiao Qin'er was willing to lend her money and find a suitable person to come forward, she might really have a chance to take over the house.
However, she was still worried. "But if Liu Ping uses his connections to get the Shaofu Bank to agree to a deferral of repayment, the price of the house would probably have to go up to 400,000 taels. The gap is too big, I can't lend you that much money."
Xiao Qin'er laughed. "If he can use connections, can't we? I don't believe it. His connections are even stronger than mine. I'll use them tomorrow to get the Shaofu Bank to handle the matter impartially and not give Liu Ping a reprieve. If he wants to sell it for 400,000 taels, he's dreaming!"
Everyone knows that Liu Ping is in urgent need of money. If he sells the house at this time, the buyer will definitely take the opportunity to lower the price.
Unless Shaofu Money House can continue to postpone the payment, Liu Ping will have the confidence to raise the price.
With Beijing's housing prices steadily rising, it would become a seller's market given enough time. Liu Ping could simply sit back and wait for prices to rise.
Xiao Qin'er used her connections to thwart Liu Ping's plans.
Ouyang Fu breathed a sigh of relief. "If I can really find a connection, this matter will be settled."
"Don't worry, I'll be there for you, and this will definitely be done."
Xiao Qin'er was very enthusiastic, and no one expected the person she invited.
Chang En!
The most useful person around the late emperor was the chief auditor of the Audit Department.
Xiao Qin'er was actually able to ask Chang En to come forward and help Ouyang Fu get the house.
Even the problem with the Shaofu was solved with just one word from Chang En.
Deng Cunli may not give face to Xiao Qin'er, but he still has to give face to Chang En.
An old senior!
When Ouyang Fu learned that Xiao Qin'er had asked Chang En to move, she cried with joy.
This matter is settled, absolutely settled.
"How did you manage to get Eunuch Chang to do that? It must have cost a lot of money."
"It's free!" Xiao Qin'er smiled complacently. "Eunuch Chang owed me a small favor back then. This time he's willing to come forward, so I'll just consider it a favor."
Ouyang Fu was deeply moved.
She never expected that Xiao Qin'er would be so righteous.
Because of her matter, he actually owed her a rare favor.
She cried and said, "Thank you, thank you!"
My gratitude is beyond words.
"You're welcome, sister-in-law. Eunuch Chang is only willing to lend a hand because he can't stand Liu Ping's rogue behavior."
"Thank you, thank you!"
Countless thank yous are not enough to express Ouyang Fu's gratitude.
…
Liu Ping's wishful thinking failed. The Shaofu refused to extend the deadline and demanded that he must repay the money on time, otherwise his house would be taken away.
Do you want to shirk the responsibility of the Shaofu?
Do you want to occupy the house and refuse to move out, becoming a deadbeat?
It may be useful to find the right one for others.
For the Shaofu, it was simply seeking death.
The Shaofu Prison Secretary is not just a decoration.
If you dare to be a deadbeat, you will be sent to prison.
The Shaofu is so powerful.
Liu Ping did not dare to be a deadbeat in front of the Shaofu Money House.
He was anxious and angry, and hurriedly spread the news of selling the house, and set a low price, not selling it for less than 300,000 taels.
If the price was lower than this, he would rather let the Shaofu Bank take the house away.
As the saying goes, the donkey can fall down but the frame remains. That's how manly we are.
People outside were laughing at him.
"You're already desperate, yet you still dare to ask for a higher price! I don't know where you get the confidence from."
"That house is his foundation."
"That house is really nice. It was built according to the regulations of a prince's mansion. Although the layout was changed later, it was only the main hall that was changed. No other place was touched."
"The location is also excellent, a quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle. A house that used to cost less than 100,000 taels has now risen to 300,000 or 400,000 taels. The price increase in the capital is truly outrageous. If it continues to rise like this, we'll all have no choice but to buy property outside the city."
"No matter how nice the house is, we don't have the money to buy it. We can only watch it being strange and bustling."
"I wonder which wealthy businessman will take action."
"Even wealthy merchants wouldn't dare live in houses in prime locations after buying them. Sooner or later, someone would kill them. Who gives these wealthy merchants the courage to be neighbors with high-ranking officials and wealthy families?"
"That makes sense. Even wealthy merchants with money wouldn't dare buy a house in this area, fearing they might offend someone. I guess it's still the aristocratic families who will make the offer."
"Then just watch."
…
A few days after the news was released, people began to give Liu Ping quotes.
As expected, they are all wealthy and powerful families.
The Sun family and the Zhou family, two of the world's largest families, both participated in the bidding.
The Gu family and the Pingnan Marquisate also participated in the bidding.
There are also other large and small aristocratic families who have made offers.
Sanyuan Gong Yang Yuanqing teased Zhou Shian, "Brother Zhou's family is indeed a century-old wealthy family, they are rich!"
"No matter how rich you are, it has nothing to do with me."
The Zhou family of Chuzhou also participated in maritime trade and accumulated countless wealth over hundreds of years.
Moreover, the Zhou family is not like the Sun family which does not split up.
In the Zhou clan, all members outside the fifth degree of mourning would be separated, thus alleviating the economic pressure on the eldest branch of the family.
Because of the one-tenth tax, the Sun family has begun to split up in recent years.
The wealth of the eldest branch of the Sun family is also astonishing.
The eldest branch of the Sun family has been looking for real estate.
As soon as Liu Ping spread the word, the eldest branch of the Sun family immediately sent someone to make an offer, making it clear that they were determined to win.
Lord Sanyuan said cheerfully, "Looking at the situation, the final owner of this house will be either the eldest branch of the Sun family, your Zhou family, or the Pingnan Marquis Mansion of the Gu family."
Zhou Shian sneered, "This matter has nothing to do with me."
"The former Prince's Mansion has fallen into the hands of a powerful family. I wonder what the two of you who are cultivating in Xiaozhu think about it."
"Brother Yang, are you suggesting that His Majesty and the Empress might intervene in this matter?"
"Not necessarily!" Sanyuan Gong Yang Yuanqing was also unable to hold back. "The Empress has rarely interfered in matters outside the palace in the past six months, and has devoted herself entirely to Your Majesty's health."
"Your Majesty's health is indeed worrying. I hope you are safe and sound."
"Your Majesty must hold on for at least a few more years to stabilize the situation before handing over the country to His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi. If anything were to happen at this point, with His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi's prestige, he might not be able to suppress the opposition from below."
"That makes sense."
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