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  Persuading the Liu family solved half of Ding Ruo's troubles, and she no longer had to worry about how to arrange for the Liu family to return to the Ding estate. // Baidu search for the latest chapter // Ding Ruo's mind was focused on getting the road permit from the local authorities, while also considering how to persuade Li Mama and Wang Guan Shi to put on a show, relying on their past favors. Ding Ruo had no guarantee that they would not reveal her plan, as benefits were eternal, and only saints had no desires. Since Wang Guan Shi and his wife were greedy for small gains, Ding Ruo thought of tempting them with benefits first. If that didn't work, she still had a final trick up her sleeve to force them into submission.

  Ding Ruo has been plotting since she got the couple involved with the Qian family, just waiting for more helpers when the time comes. Ding Ruo didn't expect them to be busy, but borrowed Li's mother's mouth to tell Ding Fu that she and Liu Shi had contracted a serious illness and died. It was just a few words, they should have weighed the pros and cons. Li's mother should be clear that the Ding family has never valued Ding Ruo, and the handle is in Ding Ruo's hands. Even if Li's mother is confused, Wang Guan Shi shouldn't be confused. Moreover, Li's mother is pregnant again, and they are thinking of saving some family property for their son.

  What's most valuable is the idea, the idea of getting rich. With too much silver, it's not worth holding onto. Ding Rou decided to leave the capital and take advantage of her familiarity with Old Man Qian to earn more silver for herself. Ding Rou went to the Qian Manor in the capital again and voluntarily went to the study with Old Man Qian to discuss things for two hours. As the sun set, when Ding Rou left the study, she had five million taels of silver notes hidden in her sleeves. Old Man Qian sat alone in his chair, looking distracted as if he didn't know what else to think about. After a long time, Old Man Qian wiped away the sweat on his forehead and sighed: "Ding Liu is indeed a rare talent."

  Qian Zhen picked up his pen and wrote down what Ding Rou had said, combining it with his own understanding on the rice paper. His emotions were slightly stirred, and his brush danced like a dragon. Qian Laoban blew dry the ink marks and gave Ding Rou 50,000 taels of silver, but he himself could earn ten times that amount in profit. Qian Laoban wasn't losing out, but Qian Zhen was somewhat puzzled - what would Ding Rou use the 50,000 taels of silver for? From the moment he first saw Ding Rou, Qian Zhen, who was good at reading people, hadn't seen through him.

  If Ting Ruo were his daughter, the Qian family's business would no longer be a worry. Qian Zhen stroked his mustache and let out a long sigh: "What a pity, what a pity."

  "Father, Auntie is here," Qian Qing's slightly hurried voice sounded outside the study. Qian Zhen got up to respond and as soon as he stepped out of the study door, he saw his sister, Chu Ling Wang's wife, walking in with a stern face. The golden hairpin on her head was shaking back and forth, indicating that she was still fuming. Qian Qing followed behind Qian Shi, and Old Master Qian said, "Sister, come into the study to talk."

  "First go see Qian Zhao, I have something to say to Big Brother alone."

  "Yes, Auntie."

  Qian Qing was curious as to why her aunt had suddenly arrived, and she was also puzzled by the anger and disappointment on her aunt's face. However, she didn't dare linger and responded with a sound before going to find her sister Qian Zhao. Qian Qing was very self-aware, but her thoughts were not as meticulous and clever as Qian Zhao's. Perhaps Qian Zhao would be able to understand the intention behind their aunt's sudden return to the mansion.

  Qian Laoye and Chu Ling Wang's wife entered the door. Qian Shi entered the study, Qian Shi swept over the papers on the desk, glanced at them casually, she didn't understand business matters, and today there was a very important matter to discuss. Qian Shi said: "Big brother, do you know about Qian Shuang and Mo Er's affair?"

  Qian Zhen shook his head in surprise, "What's going on?"

  Qian said: "Yesterday Mo Er told me that he wants to go to Xiao Zhao as his wife."

  "Ah..." Old Man Qian was shocked, "Nephew wants to marry Qian Zhao? What kind of talk is this? Didn't I hear it wrong?"

  "Mo Er is my only son, he's more important to me than my own life. How could I have misjudged such a major matter? I also didn't believe that Qian Zhao had secretly arranged their lifelong marriage, but the facts are right in front of me, leaving no room for doubt."

  Qian's lips pursed, her eyes full of heartache. "Fortunately, he told me first, in case Mo'er impulsively went to find the old empress dowager or told the queen, this is his plan to force me to death, to force Qian Zhao to death."

  Qian Zhen slumped in his chair, feeling powerless. His two daughters, whom he had raised like precious jewels, were causing him trouble one after another with their marriage issues. Just as the matter of Qian Qing's forced marriage had been resolved, his usually sensible younger daughter, Qian Zhao, had also become infatuated with her nephew Yang Mo. Setting aside the difference in their social status, Qian Zhen would have been happy to see them together. Yang Mo was well-read, reasonable, and of good character, making him a suitable match for Qian Zhao. However, as a member of the Chu Ling royal family and a merchant's daughter, they were worlds apart, and it was impossible for them to be together.

  "Sister, I... I'm sorry as an elder brother." Qian Zhen felt a bit of regret. For the sake of his late wife, he refused to remarry, leaving Qian Qing and Qian Zhao without a mother's care, growing up under the hands of servant mothers, which now seemed inappropriate.

  Qian Shi saw Qian Zhen's unpleasant expression and instead advised: "Big brother, I know that I'm not heartless towards Xiao Zhao, but they're not suitable for each other. I couldn't bear to see Xiao Zhao follow in my footsteps and become a concubine of Mo Er in the Wang Fu. On the surface, I may seem glorious, but Mo Er was taken away by the Wang Fei from birth. I...I'm his biological mother, but I can only secretly go see him. Even if I couldn't bear to part with Mo Er, I didn't dare stay for more than a moment in his presence, fearing that I would disturb the Wang Fei and displease her. Mo Er has never called me 'mother', and every time he calls me 'aunt', it's like a needle piercing my heart. The Taizu's iron-clad rule is that the sons of nobles cannot enter the imperial court as officials. Mo Er is a shu son of the Wang Fu, and his enfeoffment depends on the Emperor. To be honest with big brother, the old Taifei has already chosen a family for Mo Er, although I don't know which one it is. Perhaps in the old Taifei's eyes, they must be beneficial to Mo Er's enfeoffment."

  "I understand what you mean, when I first entered the Chu Ling Wang Fu, I wasn't very supportive. I also can't bear to see Xiao Zhao become someone's concubine, even if it's Yang Mo. The two of them are just infatuated for a moment, I will take care of Xiao Zhao and keep her away from him, once they don't meet again, their feelings will fade. After our nephew gets engaged, Xiao Zhao will be able to let go."

  Qian's eyes were moist as she wiped them with her handkerchief, "I'm in the Wang Fu today also thanks to my brother's help. Brother, even if the old princess doesn't care about Meng Er's marriage and the princess is in charge, it's not that I'm thinking ill of others with a petty mind. The princess seems like a kind person and treats Meng Er well too, but I'm afraid... The princess values her reputation and won't openly mistreat Meng Er, but what if Meng Er were to ask the princess to marry Qian Zhao, the princess might just agree."

  Master Qian patted his forehead, "Don't worry about your nephew's title, others can't help with that. The Qian family has some silver, and your nephew not only needs to marry well but also needs a lot of money."

  Qian Zhen took out a box and handed it to Qian Shi, "As his uncle, I don't have much to help my nephew with, there are 100,000 taels of silver inside, accept it on his behalf."

  Qian's lips opened and closed, Qian Zhen said: "Rest assured, I won't let Qian Zhao meet Yang Mo again, sister, you can be at ease."

  Qian Zhao covered her mouth and ran away with tears in her eyes. Qian Qing looked at her father and aunt in the room, then at her tearfully departing sister, and sighed. The word "love" is indeed hurtful.

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