Fang Zilan's hands hidden in her sleeves clenched into fists, "Isn't it okay even if you want to die?"
"No." Xiao Xuan'er said solemnly: "If you want to die, you will be unruly and easy to gossip. Other people in the family will be implicated, especially if you have sisters. If you get married, you may have to get a divorce note. An unmarried person cannot be a wife in this life, but can only be a concubine."
Hearing this, Bai Xiu Niang cried even harder, "My sister...she is not married yet, she can't ruin her life because of me..."
"Miss Bai, since I brought you back, I will be responsible to the end." Fang Zilan said seriously: "Don't worry, I..."
"No." Mo Han's voice came from outside the door, interrupting Fang Zilan's words. He and Awan walked in, bowed to Bai Xiu Niang and said, "Miss Bai, how are you? Although I only heard a rough idea of what you just said, I have an idea in my mind."
"Mo Han, do you even want to oppose me?" Fang Zilan couldn't help but frown. Mo Han turned to look at her, "Sister Lan, this matter is not as simple as you think."
Fang Zilan was silent, and Mo Han continued: "If this girl Bai's family files a complaint against you to the Jingzhao Yin Mansion, you will at least be charged with hiding orphans and widows. Not only will it harm the official reputation, but it will also be a censor. Taiwan will not let you go easily, then..."
He didn't say anything further, and Fang Zilan asked subconsciously: "You said you are guilty?"
"Yes." Mo Han nodded, "Sister Lan, the laws of the capital are very harsh on orphans and widows. Those who run away from home like Miss Bai are at least exiled. There are those who help them escape or hide them secretly. The crime of sitting consecutively.”
"Is it true that there is no way to survive?" Cong Rong couldn't help but murmured, and Mo Han listened and added: "As Miss Xiao said, seeking death means not following the rules, implicating the sisters and the family, and being tainted. Not to mention the name, according to the law, there is also a huge fine, which ordinary people cannot afford."
Fang Zilan looked grim, "According to what you said, Miss Bai's family will take her back even if they sue me to court and fight to the death."
Mo Han pursed his lips and said after a while: "Sister Lan, in the capital, you are just unreasonable in this matter, and no one can help you."
"I don't need anyone else to help me." Fang Zilan turned her head away, and Mo Han walked up to her, "Sister Lan, the law is the foundation of the country. Even if there are errors and omissions, corrections will take generations of effort, not a short effort. You How can one person contend with it?”
"Mo Han, you know my temper. Now that I know about this matter, I will never let it go." Fang Zilan's eyes were firm, "At least, give it a try."
"Sister Lan, have you thought about the consequences?" Mo Han said in a more urgent tone, "You are in a high position now, so it's okay to give it a try, but Miss Bai can't afford it. She still has a way to survive now, if..."
As he spoke, he glanced at Bai Xiu Niang, then whispered into Fang Zilan's ear: "If you make a mistake, you will really send her to a dead end!"
Fang Zilan's expression was dark and unclear, "I..."
As soon as she opened her mouth, she saw the housekeeper rushing in, "Master Fang, I heard that a widow came to the house. This can't be done!"
"Why can't you do it?" Fang Zilan's voice was cold, which made the housekeeper tremble: "This is... a disaster that will ruin your reputation. It's better for Mr. Fang to drive her out as soon as possible."
"I can do whatever I want in my house." Fang Zilan said calmly, "When will it be your turn to teach me how to do things?"
"I don't dare..." The housekeeper knelt on the ground with a plop, looking like a loyal servant, "It's just that the matter is very important, please be sure to drive her out, Master Fang. If not..."
"If not, how will you treat me?" Fang Zilan interrupted the housekeeper in a cold voice. He bit his lip and made up his mind and said: "Then I have no choice but to resign as the housekeeper..."
"Okay, you go to the accounting room and pay your wages now." Fang Zilan blocked the butler's words. He was stunned, his eyes widened and said: "Master Fang, do you want to dismiss me?"
"Isn't this what you want?" Fang Zilan raised her eyebrows, "I have always liked the beauty of adults. If you don't want to do it in my house, I won't force you."
"I..." The butler's face was full of disbelief, "I am the butler hired by His Highness King Yucheng. Mr. Fang, you..."
"You want to use His Highness Prince Yucheng to blackmail me?" Fang Zilan cut off his words without politeness, looked at Zheng Yan and said: "Zheng Yan, since the housekeeper said that he is from His Highness Prince Yucheng, please go there. Yucheng Palace, please invite His Highness here and we can discuss it carefully."
"Master Fang, that's not what I meant..." The housekeeper quickly waved his hand and said, "Listen to my explanation..."
"I don't want to hear it." Fang Zilan said with a straight face: "Anyone else in the house who is dissatisfied with me for taking in Miss Bai can leave now. Those who are talking behind their back can also leave."
After she finished speaking, she ordered Xiao Xuan'er: "Miss Xiao, please take over as housekeeper for the time being and take care of everyone."
Xiao Xuan'er responded, thinking that no wonder Fang Zilan had asked her to help find housekeepers, servants and maids since she entered the house. She selected many people, but she never recruited them into the house.
It turns out that she had already thought about dealing with these ears and eyes, but she never found the right time. Now is the right time, but...
She suppressed her chaotic thoughts, got up and led the housekeeper to the accounting room.
The housekeeper originally wanted to struggle, but Zheng Yan didn't give him a chance and carried him out of the hall.
Fang Zilan calmed down and said to Cao Hong: "Old Cao, since you know Miss Bai, do you think you also know her family?"
"I know you." Cao Hong nodded, "Boss, what do you need me to do?"
Fang Zilan was a little hesitant. It was hard for her to talk about buying and selling people like goods. But the matter has come to this, and it would be best if it could be solved with money.
So she bit the bullet and said: "You go to Miss Bai's family and tell them that no matter who they want to sell her to, I am willing to pay a higher price to buy her. If they agree, be sure to ask them to bring her with Bai." The girl’s household registration comes from the house.”
"Okay." Cao Hong agreed, but as soon as he stood up, he was stopped by Mo Han, "Wait a minute."
"Master Mo?" Cao Hong touched the back of his head, confused.
Mo Han looked at Fang Zilan steadily, "Sister Lan, do you have to protect Miss Bai?"
"It's necessary." Fang Zilan didn't hesitate, and Mo Han took a deep breath, "In that case, let's wait and see what happens."
Cao Hong asked in confusion: "Master Mo, what do you mean?"
"After all, the Duke of Yue is a powerful family, and ordinary people can't afford to offend him." Mo Han explained: "Even if there is legal support, Miss Bai's family will inevitably have some scruples. But if we quoted the price first, wouldn't it be quite Yu told them, we don’t want this matter to become a big deal, are we willing to lose money and avoid disaster?”
He paused and said: "If Miss Bai's family is just greedy for money and wants to extort money, it would be fine. At most, it will only cost more money. I don't think you will care about it, Sister Lan. But if it is used by someone with intentions, , use them as spearmen, and nail you to death, Sister Lan, and then everything will be over."
