Chapter 230 Evil Face

"No, no, I really have seen the account book."

"What about the account book? Where is it now?"

Du Jingxian had already disappeared, so the so-called personal account book would naturally not appear. Even if it did appear, Shang Sanlang would not be afraid.

Anyway, Shang Ji is behind him. With him around, all the money invested in the beginning can be returned, let alone crossing out his name from the account book.

So he is not weak at all.

Seeing this scene, Minister Jin knew that if he allowed his son to continue to take advantage of the situation and anger the merchants, the problems they would face would become even more serious.

So, he gritted his teeth, walked up to his son and kicked him in the face, turning him purple. It was obvious that he had kicked him very cruelly.

Then he turned around, bowed to Shang Ji and spoke.

"It seems that this ignorant boy was deceived by Du Jingxian, so he thought that the Duke's Mansion was also involved. Since Sanlang has spoken, I naturally believe him. I have asked General Shang to make a trip. It is a waste of your energy and time for such a small matter. I will host a banquet for General Shang and Sanlang at home some other day to apologize to you two."

The Shangshu of Jin was at least a second-rank official, so it was a great honor for him to mention Shang Sanlang when he said these words.

So Shang Sanlang quickly replied.

"Alas, we have all been deceived, and I believe the Shangshu's son is the same."

His words actually gave Minister Jin some reminders. Since he couldn't bite the Duke's Mansion, he naturally couldn't bite Du Jingyi's family either. After all, every grievance has its perpetrator.

Since Du Jingxian was the one who did it, let his father and grandfather pay it back.

So, he narrowed his eyes and spoke mercilessly to the trembling father and son.

"The Du family has no relationship with you for a long time. You still dare to deceive me and come to cause trouble. It's simply abominable. I give you three days to fill all the holes, otherwise don't blame me for being rude!"

After saying this, he asked the servants to drag his half-dead son away. He then clasped his fists towards Shang Ji and spoke in a very respectful manner.

"I didn't know that the Du family had split up before, and I thought... General Shang, don't worry, I will help clarify this matter."

The clarification from Minister Jin's mouth naturally meant that this matter had nothing to do with the Du family.

How could everyone present not understand from his statement that he was trying to exclude Du Jingyi's family as well? Otherwise, if the Du couple came forward to clarify the matter, outsiders might even accuse the Du family of being heartless.

But if all the victims involved have had their case clarified for them, that would truly clear the Du family’s name.

And this is exactly what Shang Ji wants.

So, he chuckled for a rare moment, clasped his fists and said to Minister Jin.

"In that case, thank you very much for your keen observation, Lord Shangshu."

Minister Jin was holding back a grudge, but he couldn't let it out at this time. After paying his respects, he took his son and left the Du family.

All the Du family members left in the house had to hide from Second Master Du's family.

If we really talk about it, these two father and son are somewhat innocent.

But who told them to always think about things that don't belong to them? Now they have suffered such a big loss that even their family assets are almost emptied, and it seems that they can't fill the hole.

The other clan members spoke coldly and with disdain in their eyes.

Such an attitude made Mr. Du more and more discouraged.

Today, the people from the second house are in trouble. What if they are in trouble in the future? Will these people have the same face? Suddenly, I feel that this so-called prosperous family is simply a joke. It is not as good as the ordinary people in ordinary families, innocent and united.

So he waved his hand and said.

"Okay, since this matter has nothing to do with you, there's no need to add insult to injury here, let's all go back."

Master Du had obviously issued an order to expel them, and although those relatives were somewhat dissatisfied, they dared not disobey, so they left one by one, cursing.

When most people had left, the Second Master Du and the Fourth Master Du began to cry and shout with tears and snot.

"Brother, please save Jingxian. How can I pay him back for three hundred thousand taels?"

"Yeah, Boss, you can't just watch your second uncle lose all the money he put into his coffin."

After hearing what they said, Mrs. Du sneered and said.

"It's already this late, and you're still calculating, Second Uncle? Didn't you pay for your coffin for your grandson? In the past, you shouted about how you would help your grandson's future, but why are you so reluctant to take three taels of silver now?"

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

"Is that three taels? That's three hundred thousand taels. Even if we sell all our Tong family's assets, it's not worth three hundred thousand taels."

"That's because of your incompetence. Over the years, you have secretly and openly taken away all the things from us, including shops, land, and houses. Add them all together and it's worth at least one million taels. Why? Did you fall into decline so quickly?"

Mrs. Du always spoke without mercy. She was different from those relatives of the Du family. She was not trying to take advantage of others' misfortune. Instead, she really just wanted to step on the second branch and avenge the resentment she had accumulated over the years.

Therefore, Mr. Du understood what his wife meant, so he let her vent her anger without saying a word.

Master Du was already very old, and he almost fainted after being scolded like that. He patted his chest desperately to catch his breath.

Mr. Du Si still thought they were in the same situation as before, and wanted to speak with his neck stiff.

But he was interrupted by Du Jingyi's light voice.

"Cousin Jingxian can't be found either. If my second great-uncle is also gone, my fourth uncle will really be left alone."

As soon as she opened her mouth, Mr. Du II's eyes rolled back and he fainted.

Fourth Master Du was so angry that his face turned red and his neck became thick, he wished he could go up and tear Du Jingyi's mouth apart.

But Shang Ji, who was sitting next to him, was like a Yama. Although he did not have an evil look on his face, the aura he exuded forced Fourth Master Du to endure it.

The Du couple were reluctant to let their daughter get involved, so they took the initiative to take the blame.

"Okay, fourth brother, you don't have to glare at Jingyi like that. If you have any problems, just come to us. The Jin family has given a deadline. The money must be collected within three days, otherwise Jingxian will not be the only one to disappear."

Mr. Du's words hit the nail on the head, and the tension in Mr. Du Si's heart snapped at once. He burst into tears, and at this moment he felt much more genuinely.

"Then...what can I do? I really didn't lie to you. You want me to come up with 300,000 taels of silver within three days. I can't even sell it."

Mr. Du Si seemed to have collapsed, filled with despair.

(End of this chapter)