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Chapter 1022: Chapter 1027: Promise Me This
Madam Wang suddenly realized that her expression was a bit too obvious, and she quickly regained composure, "I have something to discuss with Ah Hong."
Qiao Duo’er stepped aside to make way, while also giving Almond a knowing look.
She trusted Tan Zhenghong, but the depth of Wang Yun City’s scheming gave her pause, fearing that the foolish Zhenghong could be deceived by it.
Moreover, she suspected Zhenghong, not wanting her to worry, would definitely not tell her the truth.
Almond nodded and quietly followed them.
Before long, Almond stormed into the study, fuming with anger.
"Madam, you must send that Miss Ye away immediately, I have never seen anyone so shameless in my life!"
Qiao Duo’er put down the book in her hands, "Give me the details."
"Miss Ye said that the Niu Family business is struggling and has suffered significant losses these past few months; she asked the Fourth Master to lend her silver, and even demanded the estate granted by the Emperor, claiming it would secure her position as the principal wife. Thank goodness the Fourth Master didn’t agree!"
Almond relayed the entire incident in one breath,
Granny Su and Qing Xin were also in the room and, after hearing all this, both were shocked; such shamelessness was unheard of!
They hoped the Madam wouldn’t be a pushover and not let Miss Ye succeed.
Qiao Duo’er stroked her chin, "She certainly has quite the appetite, but she has come to the wrong place."
The two estates bestowed by the Emperor each had a thousand acres of fine farmland. Even though the harvests were poor, they were exempt from taxes, yielding a considerable annual income.
She had only just gotten a hold of last year’s financial records, and now people were already coveting them.
"I think you still need to come up with a plan. With Miss Ye’s weeping and wailing, the Fourth Master might just soften," Granny Su cautiously reminded her.
The Fourth Master was kind-hearted and sentimental, which was a good thing for Madam, but at Wang Yun’s hands, he was likely to suffer a loss.
Qiao Duo’er shook her head, "No need to rush; just keep an eye on them."
Tan Zhenghong was sincere in his dealings with people, but he wasn’t a fool who could be easily deceived by anyone; she should give him more trust.
"Leave this matter to me, I’ve always had sharp ears," Qing Xin patted her chest.
As for eavesdropping from behind corners, no one was more suitable than her; she always managed to hear things others couldn’t.
"Then I’ll leave it in your hands."
Qiao Duo’er curved her lips into a smile; she never actively schemed against others, but when pushed to her limit, she wouldn’t tolerate it either.
As night fell, Niu Fuquan sat at his desk, agitated.
"If I can’t borrow more silver, these two shops will be finished."
These were the two most profitable stores for the Niu Family in the past; a failure would possibly spell the family’s doom.
Wang Yun soothed him, "Master, don’t worry, I will definitely get silver from the Tan Family, but when the time comes, don’t forget what you promised me."
"Rest assured, a daughter is a money-losing proposition, and I definitely won’t agree to have her accompany Yin as part of her dowry."
Niu Fuquan was certain; these were the dowry shops of his wedded wife, but since she had married into the Niu Family, her dowry naturally bore the Niu surname and must be left for his son.
But this assurance did not satisfy Wang Yun, "And what else?"
"I know, I can’t wait to get rid of that woman; of course I’ll promote you to the principal position."
Niu Fuquan squinted with a smile, knowing that once Wang Yun became the principal wife, nobody would interfere with whom he mingled.
Wang Yun gently patted her son, Niu Zijun, in her arms; watching his sleeping face, her resolve hardened.
With Zi Jun still young, it was up to her to guard everything meant for him.
Once her son took control of the Niu Family, she would deal with those who had ridiculed and bullied her, starting with the execution of Ye Clan’s principal wife, the first on her list!
