"My lord, all these things were sent by the local wealthy households."
Wang Youyin pointed at the precious gifts, rare treasures, paintings and calligraphy by famous masters, and other items piled high in two rooms. "They all wish to invite you to banquets. A few families even sent beautiful young ladies, but I took it upon myself to have them all driven away."
"Take inventory and make a written list. Send the medicinal herbs to the clinic for patients who cannot afford medicine. Sell the silks and satins for silver, and establish an orphanage within the next few days. Send the money there to aid the children."
"Yes, my lord. As for those banquet invitations..."
"No need to bother with them. Once their estates have been inventoried, the authorities will naturally come looking for them."
"The main branch of the Sheng Family has sent someone. But you have been busy these past few days, so Madam had them wait."
"We're family. There's no need for such formality." Wang Yan turned to Hualan and smiled. "I have nothing to do today. Have them come over for lunch."
"Yes, I'll send someone to notify them at once." Wang Youyin answered and left.
Hualan asked, "Have you settled everything, husband?"
"Of course. Now your husband no longer has to sit on a hard bench in the accounts office all day."
"These past few days, soldiers have been charging through the streets every day. I heard that several of the wealthy households you arrested have powerful connections. I'm afraid this will not end well, will it?"
"To them, I'm a mortal enemy who has ruined their families and wiped out their households. How could this possibly end peacefully? But you needn't worry. Father-in-law has always been cautious. Though he will inevitably be affected, it