Chapter 45: Controlling Each Other

Shang Yu'an is a good negotiator.

Seeing that the timing was not right, he immediately changed his tone.

Anyway, their goal was never to seek justice for Qi Er.

But to give Shang Wulang a job.

Since the hard way didn't work, they naturally tried the soft way.

In this regard, he was more flexible than his father, the Fifth Old Master.

Du Jingyi spoke softer, and then he said.

"Fourth uncle has a point, but it's an outside matter, and I, a woman, can't make any decisions. But since we are a family, brothers and relatives, I don't think the general will really let it go."

"How about letting the fifth cousin take care of this matter first? If you can win a good reputation, I think the general will be able to give you some jobs with confidence."

Du Jingyi's words were not final, but they were heard by the fifth family.

They automatically ignored that possibility, and felt that the matter was set in stone.

So one by one, they stopped crying and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who were sitting on the ground also helped each other to stand up.

Du Jingyi glanced at Lizhu, and saw that she had just let go of the fifth old master.

Then with a click, the dislocated palm immediately returned to its place.

Except for some redness and swelling, there was no other impact.

Shang Yu'an and Shang Wulang, father and son, then stepped forward to support him on both sides and asked repeatedly.

"Dad, are you okay?"

"Grandfather, how is it?"

The deep concern in his eyes made the fifth old master unable to vent his anger.

So he could only stare at Du Jingyi and say.

"You'd better do what you say, otherwise even if you make trouble in front of His Majesty, I will peel off a layer of skin from you and your wife."

The threat is self-evident.

Du Jingyi was generous and immediately gave orders to Yingtao.

"Go, take 100 taels of silver from my private vault and send it here immediately. Remember, it must be real gold and silver, understand?"

She looked at Yingtao with a determined look, and saw that the maid Yingtao quickly understood.

"Yes, I will go right away!"

Du Jingyi was straightforward, and the people in the fifth room were also looking forward to hearing her words.

Everyone stared at Yingtao's figure leaving, wishing that she would come back soon.

But housekeeper He and Madam Dou did not approve of Du Jingyi's approach.

These people are blood-sucking leeches. If they are allowed to get a benefit once, I am afraid they will not be able to get away in the future.

So, at the beginning, the doctor would rather bear the infamy than let go of a penny, because of this reason.

But now, Du Jingyi just let go of 100 taels of silver.

Not to mention the fifth room, I am afraid that the people in the third room will rush to join in the fun and ask for money if they smell this good thing.

When they thought of this, the worry in their eyes could not be reduced.

But in front of outsiders, they would not easily question Du Jingyi's actions.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be a joke for outsiders?

Just after drinking two sips of tea, the maid Yingtao brought a tray.

It was neatly stacked with silver.

A full one hundred taels, not a penny less.

To be honest, the real gold and silver in front of them is much more shocking than a hundred taels of silver notes.

All of a sudden, the people in the fifth room were relieved and their faces improved.

Wu Lang's wife still wanted to talk and laugh with Du Jingyi.

Even the fifth old man who felt pain in his wrist just now didn't feel any pain at this moment, and he stretched out his hand to grab a few and put them in his pocket.

It was not polite at all.

Seeing this, the other people followed suit.

Therefore, five people came, except for the fourth wife Ni who didn't get the silver.

The others felt heavier.

At this point, the turmoil was completely stopped.

Seeing that Du Jingyi was so easy to talk to, Shang Yu'an smiled and said.

"Don't worry, Liulang's wife, Wulang will take care of Qi Er's affairs. I will ask you to say a few good words to the general when the time comes."

His attitude was much better than before.

Even the old man Wu, who looked down on people, had a smile on his face at this moment.

He liked Du Jingyi much better.

The people in the fifth room were polite, and Du Jingyi was even more "sincere" than them.

He spoke quickly.

"Don't worry, fourth uncle, I remember it all, and I will talk to the general about this matter."

"Okay, in that case, we will leave first. You didn't get a good rest this early in the morning."

"Fourth uncle, you are polite, right? We are a family."

"Yes, yes, a family! It is a blessing for us in the Duke's Mansion that the general can marry you!"

As soon as these words came out, the servants, maids and maids present all sneered.

Didn't they just shout that their young mistress was a nuisance and a waste?

How come she is a blessing now?

It's really different every moment!

So, the people from the fifth house came in a hurry and left obediently.

Butler He personally escorted them out of the East Garden Gate. When they left, everyone was smiling.

The servants from the fifth house who were waiting outside were confused.

In the distance, the servants who had been watching frowned and left quietly.

As for the cause of the trouble, the body of the second steward Qi.

It was hurriedly sent out of the Duke's Mansion. This matter was handled by Shang Wulang himself.

While giving him enough face, he also spread the reputation of the Duke's Mansion for treating servants well.

In the Yunjin Courtyard, Madam Wei was feeding fish in the pond.

When the fish food in her hand was shaken, fish immediately opened their mouths and waited below.

That look made Madam Wei feel comfortable.

Then she heard Madam Jiao behind her tell everything that happened in the Fifth House and the East Garden this morning.

When she heard that the people from the Fifth House left the East Garden happily, a trace of surprise flashed in Madam Wei's eyes.

"I didn't find out what happened in the East Garden, but Sanbao said that the people who came out of the Fifth House had bulging waists. I'm afraid they were willing to leave because they got some benefits from the young lady."

Hearing this, the surprise in Madam Wei's eyes disappeared.

Said with disdain.

"Another person who only knows how to get rid of people with money, hum, no future, let the news out so that the people in the Third House can also know, so that the Fifth House will not get the advantage while the Third House is still in the dark. We are a family, so we should treat each other equally."

A trace of calculation flashed in Madam Wei's eyes.

Aren't you rich?

Then let her see what a blood-sucking leech that can't be shaken off is.

She has seen this for decades in the Duke's Mansion.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have to cry poor every day while managing the household expenses.

"Yes, I understand."

Madam Jiao agreed immediately.

She turned around and went to make arrangements.

Seeing this, Madam Wei simply threw the bowl of fish food in her hand into the pot.

With a splash, the fish that were scrambling to grab the fish food swam away in panic.