How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 75 Don't be afraid, don't be afraid

Lord Chen smiled after reading the petition. "Has a crowd already gathered outside to watch the spectacle?"

"Yes. So early in the morning, I don't know where all these idle people came from?"

Of course, the Qian family summoned him specifically. The Qian family is incredibly stubborn. "Bring Chen Wen in." Chen Wen was his personal attendant.

"Yes."

A moment later, Chen Wen entered. "Master, what are your orders?"

Lord Chen pointed to the indictment on the table. "Take a look. The Tang family really tried to steal a chicken but lost their rice instead." He had handled many cases; he could tell who was right and who was wrong just by looking at the indictment.

After reading it, Chen Wen shared the same thought as Lord Chen. "The Tang family is going too far. They've already gained a good reputation from someone else's daughter, and now they want to make them bear the guilt of killing her."

"Not only that, the Tang family also wants the Qian family to take that child away. Only if the Qian family takes that child away can the second young master Tang find a good wife. Who wants their daughter to become a stepmother? Who wants their daughter to have a legitimate eldest son before even entering the family? If the Qian family takes that child away, then none of these problems will be problems anymore. What kind of legitimate eldest son is he if he grows up in a farming family? Being born the eldest son isn't enough."

Indeed. "The Tang family is too greedy. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered."

"Yes. Go and send a message to Lord Tang."

"Yes."

After Chen Wen left, Lord Chen came out to hear the case. When Lord Chen came out, the outside was already packed with people. Lord Chen had expected this.

The experiences of the second young mistress of the Tang family were already captivating, and the Qian family wanted to escalate the situation further.

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Lord Chen slammed his gavel. "Who is there in the hall?"

"Your Honor, my surname is Qian, and my name is Qian Laifu. I am the grandfather of the second young mistress of the Tang family, who was murdered by her own mother. I wish to accuse Your Honor of failing to properly manage your household."

"This is my eldest daughter-in-law's first time in the capital. She's unfamiliar with the city and its people. Where can she find a traveling doctor?"

Even itinerant doctors dare not venture into the Tang family. The Tang family is an official family.

"I think my eldest daughter-in-law must have been tricked by the servants of the Tang family."

"My lord, you must do justice for my eldest daughter-in-law! She was perfectly fine living in the Tang family when she ran into a quack doctor? And a quack doctor who could kill her! Aren't quack doctors just making dough balls to fool people?"

"My lord, you must do justice for my eldest daughter-in-law! She's definitely been tricked by the Tang family's servants. My lord, you must do justice for my..."

"Alright," Lord Chen said, not wanting to hear Qian Laifu wail. "I understand what you mean. I'll send someone to the Tang family to fetch your eldest daughter-in-law right away."

"Okay, thank you, sir."

On the other side, Lord Tang could hardly believe his ears after hearing Chen Wen's words. "The Qian family has sued me?"

"Yes. When I arrived, there were already many people gathered outside the Jingzhao Yin area."

A ruthless glint flashed in Lord Tang's eyes. The Qian family was truly courting death. "I will have someone deal with this immediately. Please thank your master for me; I will invite him for drinks another day."

"Alright. I'll take my leave now."

"Ah."

The Tang family's butler also shared the surname Tang. Butler Tang was waiting to deal with Qian Laifu, but instead of Qian Laifu, his master appeared. "Master, why are you back?"

“Qian Laifu went to the Prefect of Jingzhao and sued us.”

"what?!"

"Go and bring the person back. I'm going to find the madam."

"Yes, sir, I'll go right away." With that, Butler Tang hurried off.

Madam Tang was admiring the flowers when Lord Tang walked in with a dark face. "Qian Laifu has reported us. Lord Chen will probably send someone to summon that foolish woman. Go and scare her, make sure she doesn't go with the officials."

Madam Tang's eyes widened in surprise. Lord Tang glared at Madam Tang. "Hurry up and go."

Steward Tang arrived at the Prefectural Governor's residence as quickly as possible, and the onlookers, recognizing him, immediately made way for him.

As soon as Butler Tang entered, he grabbed Qian Laifu's arm and said, "Old Master, are you worried that after your eldest daughter-in-law takes my young master back, my master will abandon him? Don't worry, my master has already said that if your eldest daughter-in-law insists on taking my young master back, my master will give you an estate. My master won't let you raise my young master for nothing."

Butler Tang felt that Qian Laifu was making a scene just to get more money.

Raising a young wife is a very expensive thing.

Qian Laifu shoved Tang the steward away. "I don't want your estate. I want those people who instigated my eldest daughter-in-law to find a quack doctor and conspired with him to kill my granddaughter to pay for her life."

Butler Tang rolled her eyes inwardly. If you truly loved your granddaughter, you wouldn't have run off with her dowry. "I know, my master will definitely give you an explanation, so please rest assured."

The Qian family has already made a scene at the Jingzhao Yin (Prefect of the Capital), so his wife will definitely find someone to take the blame. With so many servants in the mansion, surely someone will be willing to sacrifice themselves for their children and grandchildren.

“Master, my master knows you’ve arrived and is already waiting for you at home. If you have any other requests, please tell my master. My master is also very upset about what happened. Master, please come back to the manor with me.”

"I'm not going. I want the adults to decide for me."

Just as Qian Laifu finished speaking, the yamen runner who went to summon Zhao returned. "Sir, Zhao is unwilling to come."

Lord Chen had already anticipated this. "Qian Laifu, your daughter-in-law is not a criminal, and I cannot forcibly bring her here. If you want to file a lawsuit, go and persuade your daughter-in-law. Only when your daughter-in-law comes can this case be heard. Court adjourned."

After saying that, Lord Chen left.

Qian Laifu hurriedly called out, "Sir, please don't go, sir, sir..."

Lord Chen didn't even turn his head.

Butler Tang leaned closer to Qian Laifu and whispered, "Know when to stop. Otherwise... I heard you just had a son, and children aren't easy to raise."

"you!"

Butler Tang smiled. "Think it over carefully. Do you want to go to the inn or come back with me?"

"I want those people to pay with their lives for my granddaughter."

Butler Tang gave Qian Laifu a cold look. "I'll give you three days. If you still say that after three days, then take your concubine and your child and go reunite with your eldest granddaughter."

After saying that, Butler Tang loudly tried to persuade him a few more times. Qian Laifu still refused and left on his own.

Those who had come to watch the spectacle left when they realized there was no more excitement to be had.

Qian Dashan was still in a daze. His father had actually sued the Tang family! "Dad, what did that person just say to you?"

"He didn't say anything, let's go."

"Where?"

"Of course we're going to the inn." With that, Qian Laifu led the little dog Sheng away.

Qian Dashan had no choice but to follow.

Da Niu clenched his fist. So that's how his sister died?
At night, the puppy was sleeping soundly when someone suddenly nudged her.

The little dog, Sheng, groggily opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Dong Laoqi glaring at her.

The little dog patted its chest. "Why are you glaring at me? Didn't you tell me not to hold back?"

“I told you not to put up with it anymore. But I didn’t tell you to go to the government to file a complaint. Do you know that Lord Tang plans to wipe out your whole family once this matter is over?”

The little dog patted Dong Laoqi's chest. "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. I plan to wipe out the Tang family before they wipe out my family."

(End of this chapter)