Nothing but a Clown
Zhou Wanwan really didn't expect Qin Yuan to be so despicable, completely giving up on himself.
Jiang Yunyao was also furious, but Cui Yanran, who was standing next to her, said:
"Since General Qin is unwilling to admit it, then my Cui Family will accept the loss. We, the Cui Family, will take responsibility for this debt."
However, there is one thing I must make clear: this is a sacrifice made by my Cui Family for the sake of all the people of Great Qi.
General Qin, as the commander-in-chief, dared to do it but dared not take responsibility; this is truly despicable.
Chen Yu smiled faintly and said, "My Chen Family accepts this IOU; consider it a contribution to the Great Qi."
He looked at Qin Yuan with disdain and said, "I never expected that a general of a nation would resort to such shameless behavior. It's truly disappointing."
Qin Yuan said with a gloomy face, "Ignorant brat, do you really think the Cui Family and Chen Family are anything special? They're nothing but clowns."
After saying that, Qin Yuan didn't linger and turned to leave.
Jiang Yunyao said softly, "That's disgusting. I'm afraid it'll be very difficult to get this money back."
Zhou Wanwan smiled and said, "Huh? You're still hoping Qin Yuan will pay you back? Don't dream about it."
Qin Yuan is an extremely selfish person, and things have already developed to this point.
There is absolutely no way he will repay the money.
Jiang Yunyao gritted her teeth and said, "Then what about all this money? Am I supposed to pay it back?"
Zhou Wanwan said calmly, "Oh! Don't worry! There's always a way to make him pay it back."
In the end, Old Madam Zhao took a liking to a young girl from the Jin Family named Jin Xinyue.
She pulled Zhou Wanwan aside and asked, "Wanwan, what do you think of Jin Xinyue? Do you think she's a good match for our Zhao Kun?"
Soon, several large trees nearby spoke up:
"This young lady from the Jin Family is quite nice, but she's not well-liked in the Jin Family."
Although she is the eldest daughter of the Jin Family, she doesn't live a good life. Look at her, she's as thin as a monkey, and she can't even get enough to eat every day.
However, the second young lady of the Jin Family is the apple of Madam Jin's eye.
Zhou Wanwan looked at the eldest daughter of the Jin Family; she was indeed extremely thin.
Just as Zhou Wanwan was about to speak, Madam Jin walked over and said:
"My Xinyue is spoiled and has a bad temper, unlike my Mingyue."
My Mingyue is well-behaved and sensible; I think she's quite a good match for your Zhao Kun."
Jin Mingyue is indeed prettier than Jin Xinyue.
After all, Jin Mingyue looked plump and healthy, indicating she was eating well.
However, she's a bit too plump and round, almost like Zheng Xinyi.
Jin Mingyue smiled faintly and said, "Greetings, Madam."
Old Madam Zhao nodded and said, "This matter depends on Wanwan's opinion. Whatever Wanwan says goes."
The trees nearby shook their heads and said:
"Jin Mingyue can't compare to Jin Xinyue. Jin Mingyue always wants the best of everything at home."
Moreover, she often bullies Jin Xinyue. Jin Xinyue has many injuries, all caused by Jin Mingyue pinching her. That person is the best actress.
Jin Xinyue remained silent beside her.
She knew that the marriage was probably off; as long as she stood with her sister, everyone would prefer her sister.
Zhou Wanwan looked at Jin Xinyue and said, "I think Sister Xinyue is quite nice, and she and Zhao Kun are a good match."
Old Madam Zhao laughed heartily and said, "Then let's have Xinyue! Xinyue, this bracelet is a gift for us to meet, I'll put it on you."
Madam Jin's face immediately fell.
She forced a smile and said, "Xinyue, why don't you thank Old Madam Zhao? Don't you know any manners?"
Jin Xinyue quickly bowed.
Old Madam Zhao smiled and said, "Good child, don't be so polite. From now on, we're family."
Madam Jin quickly left with her two daughters.
Zhao Kun asked softly, "Master, isn't this wife a bit too thin? Will she be able to give birth?"
Zhou Wanwan looked at Zhao Kun with a face full of disgust and said:
"Someone like you is lucky to even have a wife, and you still dare to be picky?"
Let me tell you this: now that I've found you a wife, don't go around flirting with other women outside.
If I find out, I won't be so polite to you.
I hate it when my subordinates treat their wives badly.
Zhao Kun repeatedly assured him:
"I will definitely treat my wife well. I was really deceived by her before."
"Zheng Linglong acted so pitifully that I was foolish enough to believe her."
How did Zhao Kun and Zheng Linglong get together?
It was because Zhao Kun was being chased and killed, and Zheng Linglong saved him.
Zhou Wanwan said calmly, "When you were being hunted down, didn't you ever wonder who was after you?"
Zhao Kun was taken aback for a moment and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
"Idiot, the one who wanted to kill you back then was Zheng Linglong."
She hired a few people to hunt you down, and then saved you, so naturally you're extremely grateful to her. These kinds of things are generally untraceable to the average person.
But Zhou Wanwan is no ordinary person; she can investigate anything she wants with ease.
Zhao Kun gritted his teeth and said:
"I knew it! But I brought more than a dozen guards."
How could I have been ambushed by those bandits? I almost lost my life.
Zhou Wanwan sneered, "That's why you listen to Zheng Linglong, and whatever Zheng Linglong says goes."
Zhao Kun was speechless, and upon reflection, he realized that it was indeed the case.
In the past two years, Zheng Linglong's appetite has grown bigger and bigger, and she asks him for tens of thousands of taels every month.
If it weren't for the Zhao Family's immense wealth, he would have collapsed long ago.
Zhou Wanwan said, "This Zheng Linglong is no ordinary person; you'd better be careful."
Zhao Kun said he understood, and that what happened today was terrifying.
If it weren't for Zhou Wanwan, he wouldn't be willing to marry Zheng Xinyi!
Zhou Wanwan was in a hurry to see a good show, so the Old Scholar Tree took Zhou Wanwan to the Qin Clan.
Then Qin Zixuan shouted, "Why should I marry that fat pig? Why?"
Zheng Linglong looked at Qin Zixuan and said:
"Zheng Xinyi is my niece. Now that you've had physical intimacy with her, it's natural that you should marry her."
What else are you going to do with her?
Qin Zixuan snorted coldly and said, "Let her do whatever she wants, I'm not going to marry her."
Zheng Linglong's face darkened as she said, "That's not up to you. We can't afford to lose face for the Zheng Family."
Qin Zixuan looked at Zheng Linglong and said, "Aunt Zheng, you've always been on my side."
Zheng Linglong sighed and said:
"Zixuan, have you ever considered whether anyone would be willing to marry into our family given our current situation?"
Zheng Xinyi may have gained a little weight, but her dowry is quite generous!
Her family planned to provide five shops, six estates, and 100,000 taels of silver as dowry.
Our family is in such a predicament that we're almost starving. You should think about this carefully.
Besides, you're about to go to the capital for the imperial examinations. Without money, how will you take them?
Qin Zixuan remained silent, but the thought of Zheng Xinyi's appearance made him feel nauseous.
Then, Steward Qin rushed over and said, "Madam, last month's wages are due."
Zheng Linglong frowned and said, "Then just send it! Why are you asking me? Where am I supposed to get the money?"