Peach Blossom at the Bottom of the Fan

Chapter 168 Changes
In March, the Su family formally hired, and 36 dowry gifts went around half of Jinan City, which was dizzying to watch.

Even Jinan City was bustling for a long time, everyone was talking about the 36 betrothal gifts from the Su family.

Although most of the betrothal gifts will be returned to the husband's house with the bride, but few are as generous as the Su's house.

These days, the focus is on the heavy dowry, but not so much on the dowry.

However, the heavier the betrothal gift, the thicker the dowry must be returned.Nowadays, those who marry their daughters do not want to receive too heavy gifts.

Everyone was chatting, only saying that it had to be the Su family to offer such a heavy gift.Only the Xue family can afford this dowry.

"If you want to say, it's embarrassing for the Xue family. After all, she is an illegitimate daughter. If you pay back the 72 dowry, it's really ridiculous."

"You really think the Xue family is stupid, and all the villages are full? Let me tell you, 72 is not difficult to carry. As long as one box and cage can only hold one and a half pieces of jewelry, it can be regarded as enough to carry the number!"

As soon as this was said, everyone burst into laughter.

Sitting upstairs, the man who heard the laughter of the crowd below did not laugh, but frowned.

"These people, talk too much."

"It's nothing, there are people who do this..." Li Chongyang, who was sitting opposite Mu Feng, smiled.

Looking at Mufeng, he said in a flat voice: "If you want to talk about the dowry, maybe you know the second brother-in-law better! After all, the dowry was bought by the second sister. I just don't know if the second sister still has that mental effort? Don't worry about it." Because of this, I hurt my body.”

"My lady has her own measure," Mu Feng smiled good-naturedly, as if he didn't hear the irony in his words.

"Chongyang, I'm looking for you today because I want to ask you something."

Looking at Li Chongyang, Mu Feng hesitated, "Well, look at this account, did you make a mistake?"

Raising his eyebrows, Li Chongyang reached out to take the account book, flipped through it casually, and said with a smile, "What's wrong with this account book? I don't think there's anything wrong with it."

"Look here carefully..." Moving closer, Mu Feng pointed at the ledger with his hand, motioning Li Chongyang to read carefully.

"Chongyang, you are usually the one who manages the shop in Nancheng. Do you think someone tampered with the account while you were not paying attention, and got money out of it?!"

Li Chongyang's smile froze a bit, "How could it be? Second brother-in-law, have you looked carefully?"

"This, as long as the trial is serious, it can still be found out. Chongyang, you should pay more attention to it."

Without looking at Mu Feng's fingers, Li Chongyang just forced a smile and said: "It was my negligence, second brother-in-law, please be safe and don't be impatient, which tent made the book, I will find out right away, our Xue family can't tolerate insects. "

Hearing what Li Chongyang said, Mu Feng also heaved a sigh of relief, and said in a low voice: "To be honest, these days, when I audited the accounts, I found a lot of mistakes. Not only the shops in Nancheng, but also other places. There are problems in several shops. I just want to discuss with you to see what to do. Otherwise, I'd better report to my father-in-law!"

"Don't—" Suppressing Mu Feng's hand, Li Chongyang laughed dryly, and said in a low voice, "Let me handle this matter! I really don't want the matter to be troubled by my father-in-law. Both of us are parents." Son-in-law, I'm not afraid to say such things in front of my second sister--you know, I've always been afraid that my father-in-law and grandmother would think I'm useless..."

Seeing Li Chongyang's gloomy expression, Mu Feng didn't know what to say for a while.

As a son-in-law, he naturally also has some feelings.

Even though everyone at home treats them well, but outside, there are always those who look down on them as son-in-law and make irresponsible remarks.

Nodding his head, Mu Feng didn't insist on looking for Xue Wen any longer, "In that case, you should pay more attention to Chongyang. I can feel at ease if this matter is resolved as soon as possible. Speaking of which, the third sister is about to give birth, In a few months, your second sister is going to give birth too. I don't want things to be delayed until then, making her feel uneasy about having a baby."

"Of course not," Li Chongyang smiled, and suddenly asked, "Second brother-in-law, did you tell others about this?"

"Well, not yet..."

Mu Feng answered happily, Li Chongyang was immediately relieved when he heard the word "no", but he ignored Mu Feng's "return".

Each had their own concerns, and the two of them didn't drink any more. After eating, they talked for a while, and then dispersed.

Holding the account book, Li Chongyang went straight to the Nancheng shop, and as soon as he entered the shop, he grabbed the shopkeeper and entered the tent.

"Look at the good deeds you have done!" As he spoke, he threw the ledger directly at the shopkeeper's face.

"Third uncle, what's the matter with you?" Although he was beaten painfully, the shopkeeper was not easy to turn his face. Picking up the ledger that fell on the floor, he slowed down his voice and said with a smile: "Isn't this handed over to the head office?" The ledger over there? What's the matter?"

"Don't ask me what's the matter?" Li Chongyang glared at him angrily, "Take a good look, didn't you say that you will do well in the accounts, and there will never be any loopholes? What else did you say that no one will see the loopholes?" , but how is it now? It’s not like a half-bottle of vinegar has found a flaw!”

"How is it possible?" The shopkeeper was also taken aback, and gasped even more when Li Chongyang pointed it out for him to see.

"What, what should I do?! Third uncle, you know this matter best. I didn't do it alone. You can't just ignore me like this. I don't want to be like Shopkeeper Huang..."

It was good that he didn't mention shopkeeper Huang, but when he mentioned it, Li Chongyang became even more angry.

"What, are you threatening me?!"

"Don't dare," the shopkeeper lowered his head, and said in a low voice, "You are the one who has the final say in the Xue family now! As long as you find a way to cover up the past—or else, just keep doing it and keep the person who discovered... ..."

As he spoke, he raised his palm and cut it down.

Li Chongyang's heart was shocked, but he immediately scolded: "What nonsense! You can talk about such things!? Okay, okay, anyway, if you find a way to clear the account, I will naturally find a way. "

Walking out of the tent, Li Chongyang clenched his hands unconsciously.

Although he scolded the shopkeeper, that action really made him murderous.

Kill Mu Feng, and this matter will be settled.No one else will know about the ledger, and he won't be as embarrassed as he was last year...

After licking his lips, he felt his mouth was dry and anxious.

After returning to Xue's house, Li Chongyang didn't bother to coax Xue Wanying, so he went back to his study.

After waiting in the room for a long time, Li Chongyang still did not come in.Xue Wanying also became angry, and went straight to the study with a big belly.

"Officer, why are you angry outside? Didn't you agree that if you have any troubles outside, you can't bring them home. Do you want me to be unhappy too?!"

As soon as they entered the door, Xue Wanying complained. Li Chongyang was worried and not as gentle as usual. He frowned and said, "Why don't you just rest in the room? Why are you running around with such a big belly!"

Hearing this for a moment, Xue Wanying immediately raised her eyebrows, "Li Chongyang, why are you yelling? You've got a temper, you've learned to be aggressive with me, right!?"

As soon as she stood up, Li Chongyang also came to his senses, and hurriedly smiled and said: "I didn't mean that, Wanying, it's my fault, I shouldn't go home with anger, don't be angry with me..."

"I also know you didn't do it on purpose." Xue Wanying's expression slowed down, Xue Wanying supported his hand and was about to speak, but her expression suddenly changed.

Touching her belly, she screamed, "I, I'm going to give birth!"

Seeing Xue Wanying talking, her body softened, and Li Chongyang hurriedly hugged her.

"Quick, hurry up and tell grandma, ah, call the midwife!"

A few days earlier, the family had invited a midwife to come back to watch over her, but today was not Xue Wanying's due date of delivery. Such an unexpected incident immediately threw the Xue family into chaos.

When Xue Wanying had an attack, Mu Feng also went back to Xue's house and was talking to Xue Wanhua.

"Miss, you said before that my little sister is very good at auditing accounts, right?"

"Well, Hua'er checked Qingshui County's accounts..." After a pause, Xue Wanhua turned around and looked at Mu Feng strangely, "Is there an account?"

"Ah, no, no..."

Mu Feng rubbed his head, "It's just that there is a ledger that I can't see very clearly, I want my little sister to help me see it too."

"After that, you can talk to my little sister. However, I think she is in a bit of a mess right now and can't help you."

While talking, Xue Wanhua covered her lips with a smile and said, "Aunt Yun and I are exhausted from receiving the bride price today. Well, when Hua'er gets married, it must be very beautiful..."

Mu Feng didn't ask how much dowry he had prepared for his sister-in-law, but Mu Feng just smiled and said, "Miss, you should pay more attention to rest, don't be too tired."

Xue Wanhua's month is also old, and her belly is also big, so it is not very convenient to move.

If Xue Wanhua couldn't let go of things in the shop and asked Mu Feng to watch in the shop, Mu Feng really wanted to stay by Xue Wanhua's side all the time.

Pushing Mufeng with a smile, Xue Wanhua said with a smile: "I see, the officials can rest assured..." Before she finished speaking, she heard the commotion outside.

"My lady, my lady, the third lady is about to give birth! The other end is yelling for a midwife!"

"Is the third sister going to give birth? It's a good thing!" Holding Mu Feng's hand, Xue Wanhua walked out slowly, "I'll go and have a look too—Guard, you don't have to follow me..."

"Oh," my sister-in-law gave birth, and it's really inconvenient for him as a brother-in-law to go and watch.

Mu Feng responded, watched Xue Wanhua go out, thought for a while, and went to look for Gu Sixiao with the box in his hand.

Although Li Chongyang had promised to deal with this matter, he still felt a little uneasy.

Before that, he thought about letting his little sister take a look.Now that he heard what the lady said about the little sister, he made up his mind even more.

Although it's not easy to talk about it with my father-in-law, but someone has to look at the account book, he must not be suspicious, and wronged the accountant and shopkeeper.

Mu Feng went to look for Gu Sixiao, but Xue Wanhua staggered towards Xue Wanying's courtyard.

When she arrived, even Mrs. Xue arrived.

After all, it was the Xue family's first child, and everyone was very concerned.

"Grandma, Yingying—she's screaming so badly!"

Walking back and forth restlessly, Li Chongyang was sweating from anxiety.

"It's okay, relax, that's how women give birth."

The old lady Xue comforted her with a smile, and said, "Why don't you go elsewhere first. Men just can't bear things like women giving birth."

"I, I can't let Yingying go..."

"Is there anything you can't let go of? Isn't there still me, an old woman, and Wanhua!"

"Then, I'll go around the garden..." Li Chongyang rubbed his hands, turned and left the yard.

When no one looked at him, his face immediately sank.

(End of this chapter)