I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 157: My Gold!

Fang Xiaoxiao glanced at the people around her, picked up her teacup, took a sip, cleared her throat, and then smiled.

"It's not exactly a good thing, it's just that I was thinking about how I won five hundred taels of gold from the First Prince a few days ago."

"gold???"

Upon hearing this, Murong Changqing and the others froze instantly, their expressions turning quite strange.

What's wrong with them? They look like they ate a pile of shit; their faces are so pale.

Looking at their appearance, I couldn't help but feel a chill run down my spine.

Could it be that the five hundred taels of gold were not received?

That's not right. I clearly heard Pei Zuo say that it was delivered to the store this afternoon!

Think about this.

Fang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but ask the others.

"What's with those expressions? Did you not receive the gold?"

At this moment, Murong Changqing shook his head, his brows furrowed slightly.

"I haven't received it."

"only……"

"But what is it? Tell me quickly!"

Seeing Murong Changqing's hesitant expression, Fang Xiaoxiao became extremely anxious.

She immediately stood up and grabbed the other person's hand.

His face was full of anxiety and worry.

They had even guessed what Murong Changqing was going to say next.

really.

Murong Changqing, whose hand was being held, had a sad expression on his face, and his tone was tinged with pain.

"My wife, I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Pei Zuo did indeed deliver the five hundred taels of gold.

"However, I didn't know at the time that you had won, my wife. I thought it was the dowry money he was giving you to take as a concubine."

"!!!"

I really shut my mouth!

Does this guy have over 150 lumps growing in his brain?

Fang Xiaoxiao stared at her husband as if he were an idiot.

There was even a special sense of impulse.

That would be to slap him to death.

Can an average person have such a wildly imaginative mind?

Besides, even if you really think that way, you can take the money first and then ask yourself if it's really a bride price!

You just refused to accept it? What kind of nonsense is that?

Fang Xiaoxiao was so angry that she wanted to cry, and helplessly let go of his wrist.

He then plopped down on the stone bench.

It makes you feel like you've aged ten years in an instant.

Seeing this, everyone held their breath.

He Jinnian only learned about this from Long Jinyan late at night.

He was initially angry and wanted to go to the capital to appeal to the emperor.

They felt that the eldest prince, just because of his status, could steal other men's wives.

Although he had heard many people say that the eldest prince was licentious and debauched, and that he forcibly took other men's wives.

But that was just hearsay, and there was no evidence to support it.

But now, the other party has actually taken it from me.

Any man with any sense of righteousness would not surrender without a fight.

So he naturally felt that Murong Changqing had done the right thing, and even felt it was a pity that the person who delivered the gold had not been severely beaten.

This is the thought.

He Jinnian stood up, a smile on his face, breaking the silence.

He held a cup of tea in his hands and smiled at the woman in front of him.

"My lady, don't be disappointed. I believe Brother Murong has not done anything wrong."

"He just didn't want his wife to become that lecherous plaything!"

"I've heard that the eldest prince, Pei Zuo, has a fondness for married women. What I've seen today is truly eye-opening."

"Brother Murong's refusal is also for your own good, my wife's sake."

It would have been better if they hadn't said anything.

As soon as she spoke, Fang Xiaoxiao, who was already feeling regretful and upset, couldn't help but shout angrily at everyone.

"What nonsense about doing what's best for me!"

"Doesn't he even bother to find out where the five hundred taels of gold came from?"

"Can't you ask me about the specifics of this situation?"

“You all eat my food, live in my house, and use my things.”

“I also have to pay each of you a poll tax of five hundred coins to the yamen every month.”

"Do you know how hard it was for me? My five hundred taels of gold!"

As soon as these words came out.

Their faces instantly turned ashen.

They were unaware that they needed to pay a poll tax to the government, let alone understand that it would cost a full five hundred coins.

As an official general.

In their view, money is not important at all.

As long as there is food and drink, that's fine.

I don't understand why my wife works so hard to earn money.

He even harbored some resentment towards his wife for being too profit-driven.

They'll do anything for money.

Even those precious pills can be sold at low prices.

But now, after learning the truth...

They were all immediately filled with shame.

Former Prime Minister of the Dayu Dynasty, former General of the Dayu Dynasty, and current Governor-General of the Judicial Bureau.

These identities would be incredibly impressive, no matter where they are placed.

Even many local gentry and officials went up to curry favor with him.

For them, money is just the most insignificant thing, nothing more than gold and silver.

And now.

They knew all too well how hard their wives had worked.

He also understood that he shouldn't harbor suspicions or distrust towards his wife.

Murong Changqing spoke slowly.

"Then, my lady, how about I go and ask the First Prince?"

"Let's see if he can send the gold back."

Not to mention it's okay.

Once she said it, Fang Xiaoxiao, who was feeling extremely remorseful, was pulled back from her pain.

She quickly shook her head and said in a cold tone.

"What are you asking!"

"From now on, you all need to remember this."

"I haven't come back, and you've never seen me!"

"????"

The three of them were completely dumbfounded.

You look at me, I look at you.

I wonder what you mean by this, my lady.

Fang Xiaoxiao then gave a brief explanation to everyone.

"Okay, stop looking."

"The reason I said that was simply to prevent the eldest prince, Pei Zuo, from coming after me again."

"In short, just keep an eye on the shop and pretend you never saw it!"

Say it.

She got up and went into the inner room.

Just now, she thought about how to get rid of Pei Zuo and the Confucian sage Zhang Xuzi.

That means playing the disappearing act.

As for where to hide...

He then consulted with Pei Yan.

Judging from the fight in the alley just now, it's not hard to guess that this guy is hiding many secrets.

However, none of that matters anymore!

As long as he can protect me, what does anything else have to do with me?

As she stood up, Fang Xiaoxiao realized that someone was missing.

So she looked at everyone and asked.

"Why haven't I seen Ouyang?"

At this moment, Long Jinyan slowly replied.

"Oh, Ouyang said he had a stomachache and went to town to see a doctor!"

If you have a stomachache, do you have to go to town to see a doctor?

Fang Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment, feeling something was strange, but she didn't know where to begin.

She could only hum in response, repeating what she had just said to everyone before heading upstairs.

The three people in the courtyard discussed the matter in hushed tones for a while before heading to their respective rooms.

however.

They were unaware that their conversation had been overheard.

Ouyang Tuoba, dressed in black, lay in ambush on the rooftop, looking down at the group.

A strange look appeared in his eyes.

"interesting……"

"Whoosh!"

The figure blurred, accompanied by the sound of something cutting through the air.

He disappeared into the darkness.