THE EVIL PRINCE AND HIS PRECIOUS WIFE
Chapter 23 – Paying Off Debt
“Thank you for your concern, Miss, but we've prepared for that!” Court Staff Zhuyu flicked his finger with a smile. From around the corner, dozens of large horse carriages appeared and each carriage was accompanied by 3 or 4 war-robed guards, wielding knives and swords!
“Managers know that the amount of debt is large. To prevent accidents, they have notified the bank and asked them to bring people and transportation here and will deposit the money directly to the bank.”
Murong Ruo's face turned green and his fists clenched tightly behind his sleeves. They had already guessed that he would say that and thus had planned a trap for him to jump over. How hateful!
"Mrs Song, can we settle the account now?" Court Staff Zhuyu gently asked; his eyes shining with an unseen happiness made Murong Ruo burn with anger, and could not wait to tear this triumphant and provocative face apart.
The crowd was watching from the sidelines so Murong Ruo could not make a fuss. He held back his anger and said, “Of course. Lan'er, bring some to the treasurer to withdraw the money!” His calm voice showed a slight gnashing of teeth.
"Yes Mom!" Lan'er's maid bowed and said towards the 6 shopkeepers at the bottom of the stairs, "Gentlemen, please follow me!"
"Thank you for your efforts!" 6 The shopkeeper politely bowed and invited the staff of Bank Huitong and stepped into the Wu'an Marquis Mansion.
Seeing the way they thought it was their right, Song Qingyan hatefully stomped her feet. He hurriedly walked towards Murong Ruo and lowered his voice, “Mother, are we really going to settle all accounts. We don't have much money in Mansion!”
In these past few years, he had often followed Murong Ruo in and out of Zhuyu Court, the silk shop, and had always taken many items at all times. It will definitely be a very large number.
"I know!" Murong Ruo's eyes flashed coldly, “But the fact that the Wu'an Marquis household owed them 10 years of payment would be widespread. If we don't settle the bill today completely, we will prove to them that we didn't pay off our bills and will be laughed at by the people of the Capital, he said, ridiculed by the nobles and wherever we go we will be accused by the people until we can not walk with our heads held high. The Wu'an Marquis Family will not be able to continue living in the Capital.”
“That serious?!” Song QIngyan frowned and her arrogant little face sank. He grumbled annoyed, “Grandmother is too much. If he wants money, he has to say it. Why would he let the 6 shopkeepers make a fuss and make us, the Wu'an Marquis household, lose face? It will also not reflect itself well.”.
“Do you think Zhuyu Court and antique shop are still managed by your grandmother?” Murong Ruo glanced at him and sneered.
Song Qingyan paused for a moment, “Mother means Zhuyu Court, Jinxiu antique store and silk warehouse have all changed hands. Last time she conspired against me and took back all the jewels I had chosen from my aunt's dowry. This time he was even worse, he was actually conspiring against the entire Wu'an Marquis family.
"Don't say much!" Murong Ruo waved his hand and cut it off. He took out a bunch of keys from his sleeve and gave it, “Quick go to the treasurer and grab a set of jade jewelry, Southern pearl jewelry, and red emerald jewelry… take it to Duobao Court and exchange it for cash…
Song Qingyan listened to the list of jewelry names and widened her eyes in surprise, “Mother, it's your dowry. You like them the most!” And even promised that when she married, it would be given to her as her dowry. How can they be sold?
“For ten years we have taken at least one million taels worth of goods from Zhuyu Court and those 6 stores. The money we have in the Mansion, including checks, will not amount to that much. We have to pawn this jewelry to collect money.”.
Murong Ruo said softly, his eyes flashed coldly and lightly patted Song Qingyan on the shoulder, “Don't worry. When we have borne the obstacles in front of us, Mother will redeem them all to give them to you for your dowry!"
Murong Ruo looked towards the guards from the Huitong Bank who were walking to and fro. The handkerchief in her hand was twisted into a knot and her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly – when Qingyan was forced by Murong Xue to return Chen's jewelry, she thought it was just a quarrel between the little girl and did not notice.
He never imagined that just a few days later, Murong Xue not only snatched the store deed from his mother, but also attacked him unexpectedly, he said, forcing her to return everything she had swallowed from the 6 shops, and even damaging her reputation, caused her to lose face in front of everyone. What a trick!
This weak and sickly niece was definitely not a simple character. It seemed like he needed to find the time to return to the Marquis House and meet this nephew whom he had never seen before!
Bright sunlight shone on the surface of the water, reflecting a hint of golden light. The breeze caressed and brought with it the sky filled with flower petals that rained down.
Murong Xue was wearing a pink robe made of thin cloth and was gracefully sitting in front of a round table under a plum blossom tree. He sipped his tea lightly and casually counted the bills.
6 The manager stood not far from him and looked at the large amount on the bill. They are neither jealous nor envious, only respect. They had used all sorts of means to request payment for the past ten years and had not even allowed the Wu'an Marquis household to spit out a single cent. After Murong Xue's plan was implemented, the Wu'an Marquis household hurriedly returned all the money owed. So brilliant!
When they stood at the corner of the street and saw the silver tael-filled cart being pulled into the Huitong Bank, they were still dumbfounded. The Wu'an Marquis household had so much money yet they continued to delay the payment. What terrible characters they have. As they left the street corner, they heard people discussing and criticizing how bad the characters of the people in the Wu'an Marquis household were.
“It's fully paid off. You all have worked hard. Please money to reward everyone. Managers, staff, everyone has a hand!” Murong Xue had finished counting the bills and made sure that there was no mistake before taking out 6 bills and putting them on the table.
6 managers walked one by one and took the bill. When they saw the amount of bills, they all smiled brightly, "Thank you very much, Young Madam!" After managing the store for so many years, this was the first time they had seen so many bonuses. Young Madam is very generous.
“If this year's store profit is 10% more than last year. I'll also give you all the big bonuses at the end of the year!" Murong Xue smiled lightly, like a hundred flowers in bloom.
The managers eyes immediately shone. Young Madam is generous. If he said that the bonus was huge, it was definitely not a little tael!
“Thank you so much Young Madam. We will definitely do our best in managing the store and will definitely not disappoint Young Madam.” The managers solemnly promised and walked out of the Luoxue Court gratefully.
Murong Ye quickly walked forward and saw that thick stack of banknotes, full of astonishment, "Sister, how can you think of such a method to collect debts?"
Her younger sister easily finished what caused the managers headaches and even she thought hard but was unable to find a solution. How brilliant!
Murong Xue sipped tea, her eyes were bright and active, “The Wu'an Marquis household is a noble family and attaches great importance to their reputation. They would definitely not let the stain on themselves. When I asked the shopkeeper to read the account at the entrance of the Wu'an Marquis Mansion, it was airing their dirty laundry. If the Wu'an Marquis household did not want to continue winding their dirty laundry, then they would probably pay for it obediently!”
"So so!" Murong Ye nodded with half understanding. His gaze brightened as he looked at the thick stack of banknotes, "Sister, since you have a lot of money, please give me ten thousand taels to spend!"
