From the Red Mansion, you can travel through the world of martial arts

Chapter 174 usury

"People from the Imperial Hospital came to see him earlier. Baoyu took several doses of medicine, but his condition did not improve. The old lady also said that Brother Yu was a capable man. He cured Uncle Lin in Yangzhou. She wants you to come and see Baoyu."

Wang Xifeng was holding a big red handkerchief and smiling charmingly.

Jia Wei pinched the teacup and said, "I don't have that ability. I was lucky by accident in Yangzhou."

How could he care about Baoyu's life or death? Unless Yuanchun came to invite him, he would give her face.

But whether Mrs. Wang is willing to hand Baoyu over to him for treatment is still unclear.

The two chatted for a while before Wang Xifeng got down to business.

"Then this year we will follow the old practice and buy New Year's goods together for the two mansions?" She smiled, her lips rosy and her teeth white. "We have to wait for our uncle to nod before my sister-in-law and I dare to come up with a plan. Each mansion can save hundreds of taels of silver."

"Let's follow the example of previous years," Jia Wei said, "it's hard for Second Sister-in-law Lian to make a special trip just for a few hundred taels of silver."

"You are not the head of the household, so you don't know that the money is not easy to spend. Let alone hundreds of taels, I would like to break up even the ten or eight taels. The East Mansion is not bad, the master has few servants, and the expenses are not taken seriously. You are still a capable person and can make money. We in the West Mansion are not so lucky..."

Wang Xifeng sighed, then smiled and said, "Next month, when the farms below send in rent, if you see any good stuff, you must pick some up and send them to the West Mansion. I will remember the kindness of Master Bo."

"What's the big deal? When my second sister-in-law comes over, just pick up the good ones." Jia Wei knew clearly that those mountain products were not as fragrant as the mature woman in front of him.

Wang Xifeng was also wondering why Jia Wei was so easy to talk to today.
"I take your words seriously. My sister-in-law won't be able to deny her debt when the time comes." Sister Feng smiled, "Okay, there are a lot of things to do in the West Mansion, so I'll go back first."

Ping Er stood up, and Feng Jieer was about to leave her seat, when Jia Wei slowly said, "Don't be impatient, Second Sister-in-law. You have finished your story. I still have something to say."

Wang Xifeng squinted her sharp phoenix eyes at Jia Wei, but then sat down quietly.

She was quick-witted and could sense that Jia Wei had come with ill intentions.

But the same thing goes, she is the second wife of Lian in Rongguo Mansion, can Jia Wei really eat her?
"It's strange today. My uncle still wants to talk to me about something? Then I have to listen carefully and make the old lady happy when I go back."

Jia Wei took out an account book and put it on the table, knocking on it. "I'm afraid my second sister-in-law doesn't have the face to tell the old lady about this."

His expression suddenly turned cold: "Second sister-in-law, take a look at this account book first and see the good things you have done outside!"

The Wang family rose to prominence through military achievements, and their family tradition emphasized military virtues over literature, and they paid even less attention to the education of their daughters.

Therefore, Wang Xifeng had a low level of education. It was only after she got married that her housekeeper began to recognize words. Not to mention writing poems and couplets, she even needed someone to do simple tasks like writing a gift list for her.

But there is definitely no problem in looking at the account book.

The atmosphere in the main hall was tense!
Feng Jieer looked at the account book in Jia Wei's hand and narrowed her eyes slightly. She believed that the housekeeper had not made any mistakes, and Jia Wei was thinking wrongly if he wanted to find fault with her!
She has always been a proud and arrogant person. If Jia Wei dared to change his attitude, she would not serve him.

Then Sister Feng sneered and looked at Ping'er beside her: "Why don't you go and get it and see what the uncle is showing off again!"

Ping Er then went up to get the account book. Jia Wei also sneered, hoping that you would still be able to laugh after reading this.

Just as he expected, Wang Xifeng was sneering at first, but after flipping through a page of the account book, her face turned pale in an instant!
Even Ping'er, who was standing next to Fengjie, was shocked when she saw the lines of loan accounts.

How did Jia Wei know about this?
Feng Jieer pinched the account book so hard that her fingers turned white. Then she gritted her teeth and looked up at Jia Wei.

Jia Wei drank his tea calmly and leisurely, looking as if he had her in his grasp.

Wang Xifeng flipped through two more pages and slammed the account book on the table beside her.

"Brother, what do these accounts mean?"

She has been in charge of the household for so many years and has experienced conflicts and has her own ways to deal with them. It is impossible for her to be scared by Jia Wei's accounts.

Jia Wei was not surprised by Wang Xifeng's reaction. "It's already this time, and the second sister-in-law is still thinking of denying it?"

He sneered, "You embezzled the monthly wages of the servants of the West Mansion and lent money at high interest rates, forcing people to sell their children and land, and forcing wives and children to be separated and families to be destroyed! You have the nerve to do such a dirty thing, why don't you have the courage to admit it?

"Now, many victims have filed a complaint together and sent a petition to the government office. The judge transferred it to the Jinyiwei for my sake. Now that we have the witnesses and evidence, I am not afraid that you will deny it!"

Hearing that it was the victim who had complained to the government, Wang Xifeng's eyes became panicked and her face turned pale. She hurriedly explained, "Brother, you are wrongly blaming me. How could I do such a thing? It must be Lai Wang'er, the beast who was deceived by the money! He did such a shameful thing outside under the banner of the government. It must be him!"

Ping'er, who was standing aside, was also worried and observed Jia Wei's expression.

Jia Wei laughed, picked up the teacup and took a sip slowly, then said slowly: "Second sister-in-law, you don't know the seriousness of this matter."

He put down his teacup and said, "Lending money at high interest is against the law. It's ok for the gentry and the rich merchants to lend money, but the lowly merchants are always after profit.

“But if you, a woman from the inner chamber of the Duke’s Mansion, were to lend money at high interest, if even a word were to get out, not only would your reputation as a woman be ruined, but the entire Rong Mansion and the entire Jia family would also be implicated!
"If he is caught by those upright officials and reported to the higher authorities, not only will the government be punished, but even Master Zheng in prison will suffer! Can Lai Wang'er handle such a big thing?"

Wang Xifeng trembled and clutched the armrest tightly. Her mind was no longer able to think and she began to fall into Jia Wei's rhythm.

"You have a good plan. Let Lai Wang take the blame for you and stay in jail for a few days to clear up the case. I just don't know if he can be tough and withstand torture! If he confesses the mastermind in the imperial prison, it will be really interesting!"

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng was so frightened that she collapsed on the chair.

Suddenly, a charming figure rushed forward and knelt down in front of Jia Wei. "It has nothing to do with grandma. I did it all! Grandma doesn't know about it. Master Wei, take me to the Jinyi Yamen to question me!"

Ping'er kowtowed while crying. If the room hadn't been covered with thick carpet, her forehead would have been bruised.

Jia Wei was not surprised to see this. Ping'er was a good maid. Unlike Feng Jie, who was vicious, she was kind and gentle at heart. She was loyal to her master and knew how to be tactful and flexible.

Wang Xifeng was also very moved when she saw this. They grew up together and knew Ping'er's habits very well. Suddenly, she had another thought. Lai Wang'er couldn't handle it, but Ping'er would never betray her...

(End of this chapter)