Cheng Jingzhou's guess was correct. Mr. Du had indeed gone to the capital in person to move reinforcements.
However, Xie Rongzhao had personally visited before and made the stakes clear again and again. At this time, the Lord of Jiahua County was not willing to dip into this muddy water again.
In fact, after Jiahua County Lord thought about it carefully, he realized that Xie Rongzhao's special reminder was actually to give them an opportunity to let the County Lord's Office dispose of these fields as soon as possible.
In other words, she owed Cheng Jingzhou a favor.
Although the Lord of Jiahua County is not familiar with common affairs, he is not a confused person, otherwise he would not have been able to receive the care of the Holy Father for many years.
"How brave! Each one of them really felt that they were kings, and dared to use any method! All this time, they actually occupied so many fields, but their profits did not increase at all. This Do you think I, the county lord, are easy to bully?"
After Xie Rongzhao came, the Lord of Jiahua County sent out his confidants.
Just the farm property in Feng County was concealed for thousands of acres, and it was even concealed from her, a serious master.
How can Lord Jiahua not be angry?
Simply, without stopping, she went to check all the other fields in detail. This check found that there were problems almost everywhere, but she was very angry.
The nanny of Jiahua County Lord also realized that the matter this time was a bit big, and they were afraid that they would not be able to handle it.
"County Master, I have also heard about some of the benefits received from the housekeeper. However, he has never kept it secretly. Apart from other things, he collects some rare treasures for you every year, so he adds a lot to them. silver."
Although the nanny is a confidant of the county lord, she is also an ally of the housekeeper, so naturally she still has to take care of her.
Although the Lord of Jiahua County is angry now, he has never thought of replacing the housekeeper.
She is not stupid, she knows that the people under her should get some benefits, so that she can do her best when running errands.
She was just angry that these people were treating her like a fool!
"Mom, there's no need to say anything. I have my own rules for this matter."
"Yes, the county master has always been very clear about rewards and punishments. This time the housekeeper made a mistake, and he must be punished."
The Lord of Jiahua County was silent. She thought about it carefully, and then said: "How many benefits the housekeeper has received over the years, let him spit it out. I am not that stingy person. In recent years, he has been regarded as a good person." For the sake of loyalty, I won’t really let him take the lead.”
"Yes, I'll go and inform him later, so that he won't have to worry about running errands."
Lord Jiahua snorted, obviously still angry.
After grandma went out for a trip, she learned that Mr. Du asked for a meeting, and she was a little embarrassed for a while.
"First, please invite me to sit in the front hall. I will serve you with good tea and snacks."
The housekeeper responded quickly: "I've already invited him. But I think he's here for Feng County's property, don't you think?"
"The county master has too much time to take care of himself now, so how can he have time to meddle in other people's business?"
The housekeeper immediately understood: "Then I assume that the county lord is not here?"
"That's inappropriate. After all, he is the father-in-law of the County Lord, so we still have to respect him. I'll go ask the County Lord for instructions first and see what her attitude is."
"Then I'll trouble you to do the hard work again."
When the head of Jiahua County heard that her father-in-law came to look for her, she knew that it was about the fields. However, she was also clearing out the unreported properties, so naturally she had a way to deal with this father-in-law.
Sure enough, as soon as Mr. Du saw her, he started to express his bitterness.
It's just that the Du family now has no one to rely on, and they are bullied to the point where they can only bow their heads and admit defeat. They even secretly said that even if they asked the county mistress to come, they would not be given face.
The Lord of Jiahua County has been sitting still, and his expression has not changed at all.
Mr. Du was not an ignorant peasant, so he naturally understood that this trip was in vain.
"Father, you should go back and prepare the fine. To be honest, I am also checking the fields here. They must be cleared before the government starts measuring. Otherwise, even if I am the county head, I still have to pay the fine. This The Qingzhang who came back is obviously different from before. The Holy Father has made up his mind to rectify it this time, but there is nothing we can do. Is it possible that we still have to resist the decree? "
As soon as Mr. Du heard what she said, he knew that he would not be able to get her back this time. He quickly winked at the lady beside him and pretended to go to see his grandson, but was led away by his servants first.
"What the County Lord said is that since it is the will of the Holy Spirit, we must obey it. Don't worry, we can't afford to pay what should be paid. It's just that money at home is tight now, and we don't know how to go out to do errands for the Holy Spirit. Before I left, my family had provided me with enough money, otherwise, I wouldn’t be so strapped for money now.”
There are some things that Mr. Du is not comfortable saying, but Mrs. Du doesn't have so many worries.
The head of Jiahua County frowned. The Du family's wealth was indeed not very rich. After all, only the father-in-law of the Du family had won the Jinshi. The current job of Du Zhihe was still recommended by her.
It may be really difficult to hand over ten thousand taels of silver at once.
The head of Jiahua County thought that it was the Du family who committed the crime first, so he had time to dispose of the property under his name, which made the Du family the leader. He felt a little guilty and said: "Mommy, go to my money box." Come here and get two thousand taels of silver notes."
"Yes, County Lord."
"Don't worry too much, mother. I really can't get too much money here. I am also disposing of the property in my hands. I need money for everything, and I also have to prepare a dowry for my daughter, so I can only get it first. I gave the two thousand taels to my mother to do some work."
Mrs. Du's eyes flashed slightly, why: "How can this be embarrassing? You are a junior, and we should not have come to ask you for money in the first place. It is because Mr. Cheng only gave you a three-day period, and if the Du family's property is sold, , it’s too late in time.”
The Lord of Jiahua County understands that in this real estate shop, how can it be so fast to realize cash?
"Mom, please don't say that. We are a family after all. And before we leave, please ask me to take good care of you and your two elders. Now that I can't help you, I can only take these two thousand taels of silver notes and pay them back." I hope mother will not dislike you."
"Don't dare! It's great that you have such a childlike heart. Originally, the master and I discussed whether we could give you some properties in our name, and then exchange some cash from you. Now. , you are willing to take the initiative to help, but it is difficult for us to ask."
The Lord of Jiahua County did not hear some of the twists and turns in it, and said very directly: "It's better to keep those real estate shops if you can. If they are all sold, I'm afraid my father will also feel distressed. As for passing them in my name, then It’s not necessary.”
With the words of the county master, Mrs. Du was completely relieved.
As long as they don't have to pay back the money anymore.
Two thousand taels, just two thousand taels, is much better than having no money at all! (End of chapter)
