Chapter 22 The eldest branch of the Qian family comes to sue for peace!
A person shouted.
The others echoed loudly, "That's right... it's only right to pay back debts! If you don't pay back today, don't blame us for being ruthless!"
The noise and urging blended into waves of sound.
The gatekeeper of the Vice Minister's residence was already ashen-faced with fear. He held the door bolt tightly, peering through the crack at the ever-growing crowd outside, his legs trembling.
now.
The inner courtyard of the Vice Minister's residence also received the news.
The matriarch of the household, née Wang, was the wife of the Vice Minister of War.
While sending people to welcome these creditors in, they quickly had someone tally up the gambling debts owed by the younger brother-in-law.
A gambling debt of two hundred thousand taels.
But where would the Vice Minister's residence get so much money?
Nowadays, the entire Vice Minister's mansion is a mess; the father-in-law doesn't earn any money, yet he keeps a bunch of beautiful concubines.
Although her husband was a third-rank official in the Ministry of War, his salary was enough to support a large family, leaving him with no extra money.
My third brother is in the army, and his salary is not being paid to the Vice Minister of War.
The second brother indulges in eating, drinking, and having fun, not only failing to earn money but also squandering the family's wealth.
For so many years, the Ministry of War Vice Minister's office has relied on the financial support of the Qian family.
The gambling debt of 200,000 taels is impossible to pay off!
Of course, Wang did receive some dowry.
She could give subsidies to her husband, but not to her brother-in-law.
Besides, her maternal family's earldom has also declined, so they can't provide too much financial support!
Now, this matter can only be discussed after her husband returns from court.
"Looks like I need to make peace with them as soon as possible!" she muttered to herself, her voice carrying a hint of weariness that she had already anticipated, rather than panic.
As the matriarch of the household.
How could she not know what kind of person her good-for-nothing brother-in-law, Qian Wen, was?
I never expected that the hole I created this time would be so big.
The deficit was usually several thousand taels.
The Vice Minister's Mansion can still afford it if they grit their teeth!
A profound sense of powerlessness gripped her.
The Vice Minister's residence may appear glamorous on the outside, but inside it is already in turmoil!
Qian Jin went to court.
Before they could even process what was happening at court, trouble struck their own home.
but.
Both of these issues can be resolved by reconciling with the host family.
So he had a discussion with Wang.
He then called his father and second brother back.
They unanimously decided to prepare generous gifts and make a trip to the Qian family, a merchant family!
The Qian family mansion.
Qian Yueshu was waiting at home early in the morning.
Although she had already guessed it.
The eldest son's branch of the family might come to visit today.
I just didn't expect it to come so quickly, it wasn't even noon yet!
Qian Yueshu had the finest tea and a sumptuous meal prepared.
Not only was she dressed lavishly.
She even instructed the servants in the mansion to dress nicely!
Since we're going to negotiate...
Then she'll have to flaunt her wealth.
The eldest son's branch of the family is currently in dire need of money.
And the main branch of the Qian family is precisely the one that has no shortage of money.
Um.
Even the third wife is not short of money!
On the Qian family's side.
Seated in the main seat was the pillar of the Qian family—Old Madam Qian.
She was dressed in a deep purple robe with lotus patterns, her gray hair was combed very elegantly, and she wore a set of jadeite jewelry with excellent translucency.
Although he was over sixty, his eyes were not cloudy at all; on the contrary, they were as sharp as a hawk's. When he slowly scanned the area below, he did so with the kind of stern and authoritative scrutiny that comes from someone who has long held a high position.
The first person sitting to the left of the old lady was Qian Yueshu.
She looks exceptionally glamorous today!
Right next to Qian Yueshu was her own elder brother.
As for Qian Yueshu's third and fourth younger brothers, they were still studying and did not attend today's event.
The two brothers sat to the left of each other.
Seated in order were the third wife of the Qian family and two unmarried girls.
These ladies were all dressed in their finest attire today, their clothes exquisite.
The people from the eldest son's side were also all present.
My eldest uncle, my eldest cousin, my eldest cousin's wife, and my second cousin.
In short, all the heads of the main branch of the family have arrived!
Compared to the previous life.
The attitude of the eldest son's family has improved considerably; at least they brought gifts when they visited.
He also said a lot of nice things!
Moreover, the requirements he made this time to return to his main family were much fewer than in his previous life.
In my previous life, it was also in this hall.
How arrogant and haughty the eldest son's family was back then?
They began with aggressive questioning, accusing the head of the household of neglecting the eldest son's family over the years, causing them to be unable to maintain even a normal daily life.
In his previous life, he asked for two million taels of silver.
In this lifetime, all I need is one million taels of silver.
In the previous life, he wanted his grandmother to recognize the eldest son of the Qian family as the legitimate son, but he didn't mention it in this life.
Grandmother and eldest brother were very satisfied with the result.
After all, spending one million taels of silver would secure the protection of the Minister of War's office, giving the Qian family a reliable backer.
But Qian Yueshu was dissatisfied.
Having been given a second chance at life, she was not one to compromise or submit.
At most, he was willing to offer 200,000 taels of silver to help his second cousin pay off his debts.
As for the others...
If the eldest son's family wants it, they should pay an equal price!
Qian Yueshu picked up her teacup, gently turned the lid, making a soft, crisp sound: "I disagree!"
The old lady and Qian Yuejin both looked at Qian Yueshu.
They were puzzled, but didn't say much.
Uncle Qian Minghui slammed his hand on the table: "Qian Yueshu! How dare you interrupt when adults are speaking?"
"Uncle, you may not know this, but I'm the one in charge of the Qian family now." Qian Yueshu smiled. "So whether or not to give money, and how much to give, is all up to me!"
He paused for a moment.
She added, "There's one more thing I need to tell you, Uncle. I am the Princess of Jingyang, bestowed by the Emperor himself. Why are you addressing me by my given name like that, Uncle?"
She didn't continue speaking.
But everyone who understands this understands.
It was at this moment that the eldest son's branch remembered that Qian Yueshu had saved the Crown Prince's life!
Observe the attitudes of Old Madam Qian and Qian Yuejin.
Qian Yueshu is indeed a capable leader!
"I wonder how much money the County Head of Jingyang thinks is appropriate for our eldest son's family?" Qian Minghui asked sarcastically.
Qian Jin also spoke up: "Second sister, I've heard some things about your affair with the Crown Prince. If you want to enter the Eastern Palace and reconcile with our eldest branch, we'll certainly offer you a lot of help!"
“Naturally, my grandmother and I both hope that the Ministry of War’s office can become one family.”
Speaking of which...
Qian Yueshu glanced at Qian Yuejin: "Whether it's my elder brother's future or my future husband, both will need the support of the Vice Minister of War's office. But the Vice Minister of War's office also needs the master's family's money... and a reputation for filial piety!"
Qian Jin's eyes turned cold: "The Princess of Jingyang really has connections everywhere; she knows about things in the court so quickly!"
“Since my eldest cousin knows that I have connections everywhere, he should know that if you help me, the Crown Prince will also help the Ministry of War’s Vice Minister’s office.”
Qian Yueshu's words were practically a declaration: "I am the Crown Prince's man. Who knows who will help whom in the future!"
Upon hearing this...
Qian Jin and Wang Shi exchanged a glance: "I wonder what your conditions are, Second Sister?"
“Since we are family, we should naturally help each other.” Qian Yueshu said, “My condition is that the two families reunite, and I will help my second cousin with his gambling debt of 200,000 taels. From now on, the Qian family will take care of the family’s food, drink and clothing, but the eldest branch must also provide the greatest assistance to our main branch.”
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