Having such a simple, straightforward, and capable person in charge is Fu Qiyuan's greatest support.
After discussing it, the grandfather and granddaughter finalized a major agreement in front of the Cheng family father and daughter.
The old patriarch Fu also secretly instructed Fu Qiyuan to immediately write a letter to the capital to inform Fu Ting, that unfilial son.
Hmph, that woman made him lose a son, he'll make that woman taste what it's like to lose a son!
Fu Qiyuan didn't hesitate and immediately asked Jiang Shan to grind ink for him so he could write two letters.
One letter was sent to the Imperial Palace in the capital, and the other was sent to the Fu residence.
Having resolved this major concern, Fu Qiyuan was finally able to eat noodle soup.
Mr. Xunmei held his daughter's hand tightly, tears streaming down his face, his heart filled with bitterness and resentment.
He'll remember this debt!
Jiang Shan was even more ruthless, using both direct and indirect sarcasm to severely criticize Fu Qiyuan's birth mother. Finally, he lamented, "How could the Cheng family raise such a daughter? What a prestigious family! Bullshit!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's face turned dark.
"What's wrong? I was talking about the Cheng family, not my maternal grandfather's family!" Jiang Shan quickly corrected himself.
Jiao's mother's face darkened even more.
Mr. Xunmei wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and said sadly, "Alas, what a misfortune for our family!"
Jiang Shan paused for a moment, then slowly turned to look at Fu Qiyuan, and saw him nod almost imperceptibly.
Oh my god...!
Jiangshan Society's death scene.
...
At the same moment, a very low pressure was hanging over the Pei family's council hall, like the calm before an impending storm.
"Uncle, didn't you say that this time you would definitely be able to force the Jiang family to hand the child over to me? Why is this happening!"
"Why is my second uncle here? Why didn't anyone tell me he was in Chongqing?"
"Are all the Pei family members dead? That Jiang family's younger brother became an apprentice of Second Uncle, and not a single person knew about it. They're all a bunch of useless good-for-nothings!"
The last sentence was shouted hysterically by the Cheng family.
She's on the verge of a breakdown!
If she had known about her second uncle's relationship with the Jiang family, she would never have provoked the Jiang family!
If she had known that her second uncle was in Yuzhou City, she would never have come here!
If she had known that her second uncle's identity would be exposed because of this case, she would never have discussed such a terrible plan with the Pei family!
It's infuriating that not a single member of the Pei family knew Second Uncle's true identity!
After Cheng Shi finished speaking to him, Pei Tianyou, the patriarch of the Pei family, walked up to her and, without saying a word, slapped her across the face.
This slap stunned everyone in the Pei family present, but at the same time, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Do you know why I hit you?" Pei Tianyou asked expressionlessly, looking at his niece whom he had spoiled for decades.
Cheng covered her face, but still stubbornly glared at Pei Tianyou, a hint of hatred showing on her face.
"You've ruined the Pei family!" Pei Tianyou said succinctly.
"Wang'er's death was caused by you! Erlang's demotion and exile were also because of your precious son! In the past two years, the Pei family has lost over a million taels of silver trying to stand up for you, and the Pei family's business has plummeted!"
"That's one thing, but your precious son knew perfectly well that Grand Tutor Cheng was Mr. Xunmei, yet he didn't utter a single word to his own mother. Instead, he just watched as my Pei family acted like clowns, jumping around in front of him. The one who truly stabbed you in the back wasn't the Pei family, but your precious son!"
"Your husband and son have been ungrateful and unjust to the Pei family, yet the Pei family has given everything for you. The one who has truly wronged and ruined the Pei family is you!"
"Cheng Lan, from this day forward, my Pei family, your Fu family, and the Cheng family are now completely severed from all ties and have no further connection with each other!"
After saying this, Pei Tianyou turned and left, his slightly bowed figure appearing as if he had aged ten years overnight.
Cheng stared dumbfounded at Pei Tianyou's retreating figure, her lips trembling as she tried to say something, but couldn't utter a single word.
Pei Cheng coldly stared at Madam Cheng, slowly stood up, and walked step by step to her, sneering, "Fu Cheng, get out of my Pei family immediately! If I see you again, I'll make you go see Wang'er!"
Cheng staggered back two steps, looking at Pei Cheng with a mixture of shock, anger, and fear, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
“If my cousin is reluctant to leave, then she can stay! I wonder how much that father and son surnamed Fu are willing to spend to redeem Madam Fu from the brothel?” Xu said maliciously from the side.
Cheng screamed and ran out of the council hall in a panic.
...
As dusk enveloped Yuzhou City, Madam Cheng huddled inside the carriage, once again lifting the curtain to gaze towards the main gate of the government office.
She didn't see Fu Qiyuan come or go for the entire afternoon.
As darkness fell, the officials and constables in the yamen gradually finished their shifts and went home.
"Xiang'er, go to the gate and ask if the eldest young master is at the yamen!"
The Cheng family couldn't wait any longer.
The little maid obediently ran to the door and asked the guard, then quickly returned.
"Madam, they say the eldest son is ill. It seems he suffered a mental shock and hasn't been to the yamen for several days!"
Cheng's expression changed, and countless thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant.
After a moment of silence, she waved her hand weakly and closed her eyes.
"Let's go back to the capital."
...
Go to Beijing, Fu Mansion.
Fu Ting stood in the dark corner of the study, his hands behind his back, quietly looking at the painting on the wall. The expression in his eyes was no longer as cold and lonely as before.
"Teacher, I haven't held a paintbrush for many years, and I don't know if this painting will embarrass you."
After a long silence, Fu Ting chuckled, shook his head, and turned to leave the dark chamber.
Fu Zhi stood outside the door, looking down and saying, "My lord, the madam has already set off for the capital and will be back in three days."
Fu Ting paused slightly, glanced at Fu Zhi, and asked, "Have you found your aunt?"
Fu Zhi bowed and said, "We haven't found her yet. Aunt hasn't returned to the Cheng residence, nor has she gone home. She must not have come to her senses yet. In the next few days, this servant will send more people to search for Aunt. We will not let her return to Madam's side."
Fu Ting nodded and said, "There's nothing worth staying at the Fu residence. Once Madam returns, there won't be any peace here anymore!"
Fu Zhi paused for a moment, then said, "This servant dares to ask you, sir, do you really agree to the eldest son changing his surname?"
"Hahaha, what does it matter what Yuan'er's surname is? Whether his surname is Fu or Jiao, is he still my son? The Jiao family gave him a second life and raised him for so many years. He is just repaying them in kind. What's wrong with that?"
Fu Zhi lowered his head deeply and bowed, saying, "This servant has spoken out of turn!"
Fu Ting took a few steps forward, then suddenly turned back and asked, "What kind of person is the old lady from the Jiao family?"
Fu Zhi lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Old Mrs. Jiao is well-educated and polite, and her temperament is different from that of ordinary country women. She is kind and gentle to people."
Fu Zhi didn't dare say aloud that he resembled the portrait of the adult hanging in the dark room.
Fu Ting nodded thoughtfully; he needed to prepare a decent and generous gift in advance.
Given Yuan'er's personality, the two families will eventually have to meet, so we can't be impolite!
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