They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 432 The Zeng Family's Downfall

Even Master Zeng couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

Because of this incident, the Zeng family has lost face. If his wife stays in prison for a long time and can't get out, wouldn't the Zeng family become an even bigger laughing stock?
Even killing someone is just a matter of beheading them; Xu's actions were indeed excessive.

"Dad, what should I do?"

“We will definitely find a way to bring your mother back. She can’t endure that kind of hardship, and we can’t just abandon her. Wen, prepare a generous gift and go to Xu. Say a few nice words to her and try to get her to stop.”

"Yes, Father, but I can't guarantee whether Madam Xu will agree."

Mrs. Zeng has given up hope. If she could avoid a complete falling out, she would have given up entirely.

Let them die.

Is this the tone and attitude you should use when asking for help?

Young Master Zeng said unhappily, "What do you mean? I think you'd be happy if Mother didn't come back, wouldn't you? What good would it do you if Mother didn't come back? Yes, it would actually do you good, since you could keep running the household if Mother didn't come back! Wen Shi, you're so cruel."

Mrs. Zeng was so angry that her face turned yellow. If she hadn't been afraid, she would have slapped this crazy bastard across the face.

“Husband, even though Mother has returned, I am now in charge of the household.”

"you!"

"Enough! What time is it and you're still causing trouble? Wen, you must persuade Xu. Isn't she just trying to make the Zeng family bow down? Let her bow down. Xiao Juan is in that village too. Go find her first and ask her to come with you."

"Yes, Father, I will try my best."

No matter what, Mrs. Zeng refused to give a definitive answer.

How can she say that? Is it up to her to decide? She'd be making boasts now and then have to contradict herself later; she won't do that.

Mr. Zeng glanced at her unhappily, but ultimately said nothing more, waving his hand: "Anyway, do your best! Your mother-in-law must come back as soon as possible; our family cannot lose face like this."

"Yes."

Mrs. Zeng sneered inwardly, thinking, "If only I had known this would happen."

Xu Zhichun did not see her.

Firstly, Xu Zhichun was very busy with her business. As the konjac workshop expanded, she was worried and would go over to check on it every day.

The konjac in the field might not be enough, so the planting scale must be expanded. She took people out to scout locations and planned where to clear another piece of wasteland.

If one isn't enough, then two will do.

In conclusion, konjac products are currently in short supply. Once they capture the market and establish long-term partnerships, they will have no worries about sales, and the scale of their business can definitely be expanded.

And the potatoes and sweet potatoes also needed her attention. How could she possibly have time to feign politeness with the Zeng family?
Even the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zeng family, whom she greatly admired, was not an option.

Besides, she didn't want to see the Zeng family again or listen to their nonsense.

When Mrs. Zeng went to see Zeng Xiaojuan, Zeng Xiaojuan had no reason to refuse and led her there.

But Xu Zhichun wasn't home, and Zeng Xiaojuan couldn't get into the courtyard.

She has done her best; what else can she do?
Fortunately, Mrs. Zeng did not make things difficult for her, nor did she make her wait for Xu Zhichun to return and continue to pester her.

When Madam Zeng returned, she reported the truth.

Young Master Zeng nearly flew into a rage: "That bitch is putting on airs? This is outrageous!"

Madam Zeng sneered inwardly, thinking, "So what if they're putting on airs now?"

Mr. Zeng was more concerned about Zeng Xiaojuan's attitude. He heard that she had agreed to accompany him, but Xu Zhichun was not at home, so she just let it go. Mr. Zeng was not very happy about this.

"Her mother is still being imprisoned and suffering in the yamen, and she's just being so passive? She really has no conscience at all."

Mrs. Zeng didn't even bother to complain in her heart. It would be strange if Xiao Juan were more enthusiastic than anyone else.

The Zeng family father and son were extremely worried about this matter, and they spent several days trying to resolve it. Even the eldest son's wife had to make repeated trips to Liangjia Village, to the point that the family's mules knew the way without her having to be driven.

The villagers of Liangjia Village also got to know her, her driver, and her mule cart.

As soon as they saw their mule cart enter the village, they looked down on it with contempt.

"The Zeng family is here again."

"Heh, how shameless!"

"that is!"

“Our Madam Xu is quite something. She should teach them a lesson. Otherwise, these city folks will think they're so superior and all they know is how to bully others.”

"Absolutely right."

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Granny Qin Qing and Zhang Quan have finally returned.

Zhang Quan kowtowed, and Xu Zhichun rewarded him with ten taels of silver, comforted him, and then had someone drive a carriage to take him back to Loujia Village.

Granny Qin Qing rewarded him with twenty taels of silver. Xu Zhichun felt extremely guilty. Granny Qin Qing was old and had suffered so much. He wondered if her health had been damaged.

After resting for a day or two on the road, Granny Qin Qing felt much better and comforted Xu Zhichun with a smile.

The reunion of master and servant is always something to celebrate. Xu Zhichun specially cooked a large table of delicious dishes and also took out a lot of bird's nest, white fungus, red dates, lotus seeds and goji berries. She stewed two bowls every day and ate them with Granny Qin Qing.

When Mrs. Zeng came to visit again, Xu Zhichun frowned and ordered her to leave.

"Seeing Granny Qin Qing, I simply cannot forgive the evil deeds of Miss Zeng and Madam Zeng. If I hadn't escaped by sheer luck, I don't know what would have become of me. Granny Qin Qing is even more innocent; she has suffered greatly and I don't know when she will recover. I have nothing more to say to you. Please leave. And don't come back again."

Mrs. Zeng had no reply and could only silently retreat.

She never came back, and the Zeng family father and son finally realized that business was becoming difficult.

Business was already sluggish due to the war, and the restaurant was hit even harder. In just a short time, other businesses also began to struggle. Suppliers were unwilling to continue cooperating, and debtors who had agreed on repayment dates for their outstanding debts all turned against each other and came to collect their debts.

The Zeng family father and son were in a state of utter chaos.

The two were exhausted and barely able to deal with each other's families, so how could they possibly care about Madam Zeng?

After doing one futile effort after another, they finally slowly came to their senses.

There's no such thing as a coincidence in the world; this is probably something Xu Zhichun is up to behind the scenes.

"It must be her! How despicable, so utterly despicable!"

"She's trying to wipe out our Zeng family!"

Young Master Zeng gritted his teeth.

Master Zeng remained silent with a sullen face; he thought the same thing.

He wasn't as angry as his son; instead, he seemed somewhat apprehensive.

Because he had a vague feeling that this time, Xu Zhichun really didn't intend to let the Zeng family off the hook.

In a great hurry, Master Zeng took his son and daughter-in-law to Liangjia Village to plead with Xu Zhichun for mercy.

Unexpectedly, they couldn't even get into the village.

The people of Liangjia Village were indignant but disgusted to see the family coming to the village every day and harassing Madam Xu.

Everyone spontaneously discussed how to share Madam Xu's burdens, and that if the Liang family came again, they would drive them all away!
Anyway, they weren't exactly holding back any good news.