Master Huang had never paid much attention to or been interested in matters concerning the inner quarters of the household, so it wasn't until a few days ago that he accidentally learned that his wife had secretly arranged a marriage for their youngest son.
It is said that the woman is Li Dashan's daughter, named Li Hongyu.
At first, Master Huang thought this might be a good thing, since no matter what the other party's family background was, she was at least a pure and innocent young woman who could leave offspring for his youngest son.
However, unexpectedly, a young master named Qingyu suddenly appeared and demanded that he break off the engagement by name.
Today, when Master Huang witnessed Xiao Jingchuan and the ring with his own eyes, he finally realized why Young Master Qingyu had intervened in this seemingly insignificant matter.
It turns out that all of this is inextricably linked to Xiao Jingchuan.
When Master Huang saw Xiao Jingchuan looking at him, he quickly offered an explanation.
“Young Master Xiao, to be honest, I only recently learned about Li Dashan’s situation.”
Li Dashan spoke cautiously, "Master Huang, two...two hundred taels of compensation is too much. I...I can't afford it. Could you please waive this penalty for the sake of Jingchuan?"
"Uncle Dashan, my husband's reputation isn't that big. You should talk to Master Huang about how to pay the penalty for breach of contract." Shen Yunsheng sneered, thinking to herself that Li Dashan was really shameless! If it weren't for saving Li Hongyu, she wouldn't bother with this kind of person.
Xiao Jingchuan chuckled inwardly; Li Dashan's skin was truly thick!
He was determined to make Li Dashan realize that trying to take advantage of him wasn't going to be easy.
“Master Huang, I am only responsible for bringing Uncle Dashan to see you. I will not interfere in your private affairs.” Xiao Jingchuan’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile.
Li Dashan's face turned ugly. He had thought that with Xiao Jingchuan's connection, he wouldn't have to pay the penalty for breach of contract, but the couple were adamant and refused to help him resolve the issue.
Master Huang smiled slightly at Xiao Jingchuan before turning his gaze to Li Dashan: "Young Master Xiao, rest assured, I will handle this matter impartially and will not mistreat your friend."
Xiao Jingchuan was very satisfied with Huang Yuanwai's performance. He glanced at Li Dashan and then said to Huang Yuanwai, "Master Huang, to be honest, my Uncle Dashan has a heavy family burden and really cannot afford to pay this penalty. Do you think we can resolve this matter in another way?"
Master Huang's attitude towards Li Dashan was clear: he disliked such a person. Even if the marriage ultimately came to fruition, he had no intention of having much contact with Li Dashan. He had already understood the situation and knew that he wouldn't have objected to the marriage if Li Dashan hadn't unilaterally increased the bride price. Furthermore, their demand for Li Dashan to pay a penalty for breach of contract was in accordance with the law.
After all, Li Dashan regretted taking their deposit and should pay ten times the amount as liquidated damages according to the agreement.
“Young Master Xiao, I advise you to be cautious. Two hundred taels is no small sum!” Master Huang said sincerely, knowing in his heart that this was a rare opportunity.
Young Master Qingyu said he would make Li Dashan suffer, and he couldn't let Young Master Qingyu down. After all, the Huang family was still counting on reaching a cooperation agreement with Young Master Qingyu!
Now, all it takes is sacrificing a mere Li Dashan to please Young Master Qingyu—this deal is far too good to pass up! Thinking of this, Master Huang couldn't help but feel secretly pleased with himself.
Just as Xiao Jingchuan was about to speak, Li Dashan interrupted, "Don't worry, Master Huang, I've already sold Hongyu to Mr. and Mrs. Jingchuan. As long as they can help me settle the breach of contract penalty, Hongyu is theirs."
Shen Yunsheng said coldly, "Uncle Dashan, we are not the kind of people who take advantage of others' misfortunes. If you hadn't begged me to buy Hongyu, I wouldn't have agreed."
Seeing that Shen Yunsheng's tone was not good, Li Dashan quickly explained, "Yunsheng, I know you are not that kind of person. I had no choice but to sell Hongyu to you." Master Huang couldn't help but interject, "Madam Xiao, if you want to buy a maid, I can take you to the human trafficking market to choose one. You can buy one for twenty taels of silver, and it will be a twenty-year contract."
Upon hearing this, Li Dashan became even more anxious.
"Yun Sheng, you can't go back on your word! If you do, my family will fall apart."
“Uncle Dashan, I always keep my word. Hongyu is my friend, and I certainly won’t stand idly by.”
As soon as Shen Yunsheng finished speaking, Master Huang added, "Madam Xiao, two hundred taels can buy two death contracts."
Shen Yunsheng looked at Master Huang, "Master Huang, I'm determined to have Hongyu, but the money..." She turned to Xiao Jingchuan and gave him a wink.
Xiao Jingchuan understood immediately and said to Master Huang, "Master Huang, we only have fifty taels of silver on hand. If you agree to make this deal, we will give you an IOU to pay off Uncle Dashan's breach of contract penalty."
Master Huang suddenly felt a bit of admiration for Xiao Jingchuan and his wife. It was a real pity that they had used Qingyu Gongzi's connections to help Li Hongyu.
"This...this is probably not appropriate." Master Huang deliberately feigned reluctance.
Seeing this, Shen Yunsheng understood that Master Huang wanted to raise the price on the spot. She sneered, "Master Huang, if you think the price is not appropriate, then just pretend we didn't say anything."
Upon hearing this, Master Huang quickly smiled ingratiatingly, "Oh, Madam Xiao, don't be in a hurry. Since Young Master Xiao is so generous, I can't be ungrateful. This deal is settled!"
Li Dashan was moved to tears and thanked him repeatedly.
Xiao Jingchuan helped him up. "Uncle Dashan, you don't need to thank me. But this Hongyu will have nothing to do with you anymore."
Li Dashan gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, I'm relieved that Hongyu has found a good home."
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