PFC Chapter 391: All the concubines in the second room were sold in exchange for silver
Chapter 391: All the concubines in the second room were sold in exchange for silver
"They said that the second master had gone mad because of the actor and threatened to elope with him, which angered the old marquis. Oh...they said it with such details that many people who didn't know the inside story believed it."
As soon as the Zhao family's mother-in-law finished speaking, Xiao Kang was so angry that she slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily: "How unreasonable! Which heartless little bitch dared to say such a thing? She is simply courting death!"
"This... I don't know. The Second Master has so many concubines, I can't recognize them all." After saying this, the old woman from the Zhao family stepped aside.
"Second aunt, please calm down! This is just a rumor in the mansion, not many people heard it, I have already asked people to punish the servants who heard it. But I can't tell the second uncle's concubines, this matter needs second aunt to come forward, lest it spreads out and tarnishes the reputation of the second uncle and the mansion."
Su Qingwan comforted her, but also reminded Xiaokang.
"Qingwan is right. We really can't let them talk nonsense without restraint." Xiaokang's eyes were vague and his mind was as fast as lightning.
In their second room, including Su Zhiwen's concubine, there are almost six concubines. When there are so many people, there will be many gossips. It is inevitable that they will say something unpleasant in the future. They must be dealt with once and for all.
"I'll be back now. Qingwan, remember to help your fifth sister." Xiaokang couldn't stay any longer. She had to go back quickly to deal with those gossips.
"Don't worry, Second Aunt. I will."
Su Qingwan saw Xiaokang off.
When Xiao Kang returned to her own courtyard, she immediately ordered, "Go and find all those bitches."
Nanny Ji immediately went out, but after taking two steps, she heard Xiao Kangshi say again: "Just send someone to call them, and go get the dental practitioner."
When Nanny Ji heard this, she had already guessed what the Second Madam was going to do. She looked at Xiao Kang hesitantly, looking a little nervous.
"Second Madam, is it a bad idea to do this? If the Second Master gets better in the future, how should we explain it to him?"
Xiao Kang sneered coldly, "Explanation? What explanation do you need? If he can really wake up, he can just say that those bitches couldn't stand the loneliness and ran away. Anyway, he is not a sentimental person. Even if he knew they ran away, he would not chase them back."
Xiaokang knew Su Zhiwen very well. If he knew that all his concubines had run away, he would definitely not say a word. After all, there were plenty of women, and he could always find someone he liked.
After hearing what Xiaokang said, Nanny Ji felt relieved, but she then thought of the old marquis and the old lady in the marquis's mansion, and they were afraid that they would not allow the second lady to do this.
"Second Madam, I can explain it to the Second Master, but how can I explain it to the Old Marquis and the Old Madam?"
"They..." Xiao Kang thought for a moment and continued, "They won't ask any more questions. If they do, they can just say that this is to save money for the Marquisate. It just so happens that I can put Liu in a good light in front of the old Marquis. The Marquisate is so poor now, why do they still keep so many concubines? They should just let them all go."
"Alright! Go quickly! Find the people from the dental clinic first, and borrow some help from the Helin Courtyard. We don't have enough people in the second house right now, and I'm afraid there will be some disobedient bitches."
Xiaokang waved her hand and urged Nanny Ji to do the work.
Nanny Ji quickly agreed and ran out to do her business.
In Helin Courtyard, Jiang heard that the second house wanted to borrow some help, so she agreed. Aunt Rong thought that something was going to happen in the second house, so she went over to watch the fun.
Sure enough, there was a commotion in the courtyard of the second house, but it was of no use. All of Su Zhiwen's concubines were sold, and Xiaokang got a sum of money, and she was very excited.
Afterwards, he asked Nanny Ji to search the residences of these people, and found some silver here and there, which added up to nearly one hundred taels of silver.
If it were in the past, she wouldn't care at all, but now it's different. This money is enough for her to live a comfortable life for a while.
"Madam Ji, I have the silver. Remember to buy that thing. It will be of great use to me." Xiao Kang took out twenty taels of silver and handed it to Madam Ji.
"I understand. I'll go buy it now." Nanny Ji took the silver and quickly went out.
At this time, Su Qingwan, who was having dinner with Jiang, had also listened to Aunt Rong's report.
"They were all sold, not a single one was left. I don't know how the Second Master will deal with the Second Madam when he wakes up."
"I'm afraid my second uncle won't be able to wake up in that condition. Actually, it's better this way. Rather than letting those women live hopelessly in the backyard of the second house, it's better to let them go. It's a pity that I didn't expect my second aunt to sell them all."
Su Qingwan looked indifferent. She didn't expect Xiaokang to be so greedy for money. She heard from Aunt Rong that the concubines were not allowed to take anything.
Jiang's expression was also calm. "Qingwan is right. The Marquis' Mansion can't afford to support so many people now. This can save some money."
"Mom, is there enough charcoal in the house?" Su Qingwan asked.
"I have arranged for someone to go and buy it, but the government doesn't have much money, so I'm afraid I can't buy much silver carbon."
"Then don't buy silver charcoal. Just buy ordinary charcoal that can keep you warm. This way you can buy more and there will be enough for each room."
Su Qingwan directly suggested that since their third house knew how to use good charcoal fire that was not choking, if anyone in the Marquis' Mansion was suspicious, then they could just say it was given by the Prince's Mansion.
"But if that happens, I'm afraid your grandfather will be unhappy."
"My grandfather's house can be made of silver charcoal, which is just enough for me to use my father's salary to supplement it."
Now is not the time to take action against the old marquis. We must at least wait until my eldest brother passes the imperial examination.
"Okay, let's arrange it this way." Jiang nodded and agreed.
Su Qingwan didn't stay there for long before returning to Fuguangyuan. As soon as she got back, she saw Qingda waiting for her.
"what's up?"
"Miss, the second house has given someone some money to buy a lot of food. We can use the second house's small kitchen directly tonight." Qing Da said.
Su Qingwan smiled faintly. Xiaokang sold those concubines today and had some money in her hands. Naturally, she was thinking about improving her food.
"I understand. Leave her alone for now. Her small kitchen won't last for a few days."
Just let her enjoy it first, it will be harder to bear after she loses it.
In Rong'an Hall, Old Kang had a bitter face, and she looked much older. Seeing her like this, Aunt Xu sighed secretly and comforted her, "Madam, the Second Master seems to be really crazy. I think it's a good thing for the Second Madam to get rid of those concubines, so that they won't have any troubles over time."
Old Mrs. Kang nodded woodenly. She naturally knew the reason behind this, but why did her second son become like that?