Chapter 22 – Bullying Murong Ruo The Evil Prince and his Precious Wife The Sly Lady (1/2)
“This Wu’an Marquis’ Mansion looks quite grand. It shouldn’t be lacking in money right…”
“Who knows? Maybe they really do not have enough money. Or maybe they have money but do not want to give and are prepared to default on the payment…”
“The character of people in this Wu’an Marquis Household is really quite bad…”
“Who says it isn’t…”
Everyone’s criticisms travelling into all ears. Song Qingyan’s beautiful small face turned red – so what if she takes things from Zhuyu Court? That’s her aunt’s dowry shop. No matter how much she took, she didn’t destroy these peoples’ interest. Why are they so indignant?
Slight fury appeared beneath her eyes. She was just prepared to teach everyone a lesson when a middle-aged man rang first, “I am Jingxiu Silk Warehouse’s staff. Wu’an Marquis Household has been buying silk clothing from our warehouse without payment for 10 years. When I come to collect payment at the beginning of every month, they also use all sorts of excuses. Today, I have met Zhuyu Court’s staff who are in the same boat. Sigh… I shall also read out of the list to everyone…”
“On XX year, X month, X day, Wu’an Marquis’ lady bought 2 batches of Shu brocade, 2 batches of Yun brocade, 2 batches of Su embroidered brocade, worth 10,000 taels. On XX year, XX month, XX day, Wu’an Marquis’ lady bought…”
“Me too, me too. I am from the antique goods shop. Wu’an Marquis’ lady have also been taking quite a bit from the antique goods shop over these ten years. And similarly has not paid a single cent. Every time I ask for payment, they will make excuses. I have brought the list along now and shall read to everyone as well…”
Six shopkeepers representing six shops stood in front of the main entrance of the Wu’an Marquis Mansion in a line each holding a long list and loudly and clearly reading out the list in measured cadence. The large amount of each item sent people into hysterics.
“Wu’an Marquis Household really spends so much. Each of their purchases are close to 10,000 taels worth…”
“I would be willing to buy as much clothing, jewelry and antiques as possible if I could only record my debt and not pay anything…”
“If you don’t have money then don’t buy so many things. How can one take things without paying… Wu’an Marquis’ Household really is… like street thugs and gangsters…”
“If someone owed me that much money and refused to pay, but continued to take antiques and paintings from my shop, I would have sued them in court…”
Ridicule and disdainful criticisms came from all sides, scolding Song Qingyan until she didn’t dare to look up. Face red, she urgently instructed, “Mei’er, Mei’er, hurry and go inform my mother…” The situation has gotten big and she can’t handle it on her own.
“Yes!” The maid Mei’er nodded and turned around to go into the Mansion when she saw Murong Ruo accompanied by a group of maids hurriedly walking over.
Her hair was raised high, revealing a beautiful small face that was well-taken care of. Her elegant robe was grand and colorful, making her look more elegant and noble. Her red lips were pursed tightly and her cold gaze swept across the line of the 6 shopkeepers. Her beautiful brows tightly frowned, “What is going on?”
The 6 shopkeepers looked at each other. The staff from Zhuyu Court stepped out and bowed deeply towards Murong Ruo, “Lady Song, we have come to settle the debts!”
“If you want to settle the accounts, go and look for the butler, why are you making a ruckus here?” Murong Ruo snapped. After standing in front of the Wu’an Marquis Mansion entrance and hearing those long lists of accounts, the people of the Capital will all know that Wu’an Marquis Household likes to take things without paying and even owes up to ten years. Then, the household’s face will be all lost.
“Lady Song, when we looked for the butler previously, he always made excuses and delayed the settlement. These delays have been going on for ten years. We really have no other choice other than doing it this way.” Zhuyu Court’s staff explained bitterly.