Chapter 501 Family Affairs

The main purpose of going to the Xue family this time is to let Daiyu come and see Baoqin, and to fulfill the promise she made to Baoqin that she must come and see her when she gets to Jinling.

So I simply worshiped in front of the second master of the Xue family, and then came out under the leadership of Xue Biao.

As soon as I walked out of the courtyard, I heard someone arguing in the outer courtyard. Then an old servant ran over and said to Xue Biao: "Master, the third master and the others are here again. They are clamoring to see the eldest lady. Hurry up. Let's go and have a look."

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"It's okay, I'll go with you to have a look."

Xue Biao immediately showed a grateful look, nodded, turned around and walked out.

When they arrived at the outer courtyard, they saw several middle-aged and young men rushing in, while the Xue family only had a few guards who were blocking the way.

"舜儿, you came here just in time, look at your slaves, they are even more outrageous, they are blocking us from entering!"

Facing the young man When asked, Xue Biao's still childish face was full of gloom, but he still forced himself to come forward and pay homage: "I have met my third uncle, I have met all of you uncles."

"Xue'er, there are people at home today. Are you a guest? Why don't you introduce us?"

Although Jia Lian did not bring many people over, the soldiers on duty in the courtyard outside the door and the Xue family members also saw it. For this kind of situation that obviously should not appear in the Xue family, it is easy for them to judge that they should be visitors.

Xue Biao was about to introduce Jia Lian, but Jia Lian waved his hand and said with a smile: "I am just an old friend. Today I just came to pay homage to the second master of the Xue family, and to pay homage to the Xue family's aunt. You don't have to worry about it. Me."

When Xue Biao heard this, he knew that he didn't want him to reveal his identity, so he didn't say anything.

The Xue family members were completely relaxed, mainly because Jia Lian's soldiers looked really powerful. Since it was just an old friend who came to see him later, he must be an officer leading troops, so he casually cupped his hands as a greeting and didn't care much.

"Biao'er, where is your mother? Go and tell her that we have important matters to discuss with her."

After a few people finished talking, they left. As he walked into the compound, Xue Biao was so angry that he stepped forward and stood in the middle of the road: "My mother said that the affairs of the clan are not hers to take care of, and she can't do it. If uncles have any requests, just go to Beijing. I can’t find my eldest aunt or my eldest brother Pan, but my mother can’t make the decision.

These days, for these things, my motherWe are all sick. Now we are recuperating at home and cannot see guests. You all should go back. "

"What are you talking about? My eldest sister-in-law doesn't care about anything. Before going to Beijing, she handed over the property in the south to my second brother to take care of it.

Now that my second brother has passed away, the family’s various properties are left unattended, so naturally it’s up to us to work together to find a solution.

Who knew that those slaves and shopkeepers relied on their old age and were cunning and cunning. Not only did they corrupt us wantonly, but they also didn't take us seriously at all.

If this continues, will we just watch my Xue family’s century-old foundation be destroyed in the hands of a group of slaves?

We would like to ask my sister-in-law for advice, but she is far away in the capital. What can we do? We came here today just to find the second sister-in-law to come up with an idea. We should fire all the slaves and gangsters in the family who are cheating, cheating, and embezzling the family property, and let our own people take over. Only then can our Xue family avoid a hundred years. The foundation will not be destroyed by others. ”

　“That’s right. Now in our Xue family, only the second sister-in-law can speak for herself. The second sister-in-law cannot ignore the century-old foundation of our Xue family just because she is afraid of offending others. In this case, how can the second sister-in-law see me, Xue, in the future? The ancestors of the family. ”

Hearing these people’s chatter, Xue Biao’s body started to tremble, but he didn’t know how to respond.

At this moment, Zhuang suddenly heard His voice came from the main corridor: "You uncles are really good at criticizing me, but unfortunately, I am a female classmate and cannot bear these words. "

Mr. Zhuang was supported by a woman and walked "tremblingly" from the main corridor.

Seeing her appearance, several people from the Xue family hurriedly came up. He bowed forward and then said: "Second sister-in-law, don't blame us for forcing you. It's really the servants in the family who are too rampant, and only Second Sister-in-law's words still have some weight to them.

We also know that the second sister-in-law’s dilemma as a woman is that she has trouble dealing with those minions. Let's do this. The second sister-in-law will hand over the property deeds to the family's pawn shop, several cloth shops, and spice shops to us first. After we clear out those corrupt shopkeepers and clerks, we will return them intact< br />
In this way, the second sister-in-law doesn’t have to step forward to take responsibility. If your wife asks about it in the future, just say it was the clan’s idea. As for the intermediate relationship, we have to explain it to my wife personally. "

In the Xue family, Aunt Xue is the only one who can be called wife. Since the death of the Xue family masters one after another, all the Xue family's property has also fallen into the hands of Aunt Xue and her son.

Mr. Zhuang first glanced at Jia Lian, who was standing by and just watching, then glanced at the Xue family members and suddenly laughed.

　"Uncles, there is no need to hide things from me. We will not speak secretly. Are you asking for the right to manage the family property several times? Is it for the good of the Xue family or for you?" We all know it ourselves.

However, what makes me wonder is, why do you think I can take charge of these things?

Especially his third uncle, could it be that, We are different from you. We have not separated from our eldest brother and sister-in-law. How can we still take charge of the eldest son’s family?”

Said: "Look at what the second sister-in-law said. After the death of the eldest brother, the second brother is the one who makes the decisions for most of the family affairs.

Now that the second brother is gone, it is naturally the second sister-in-law to make the decisions.

Besides, who doesn’t know that the eldest sister-in-law trusts no one but only the second brother and you? Now that the eldest sister-in-law is in Beijing and the second brother is dead, it is naturally up to you to make the decision on matters in the south. ."

There were three brothers in the Xue family in the previous generation, and only the eldest was the direct descendant, so the eldest son would naturally inherit the family business.

As for the second and third eldest brother, because the second eldest brother has made great achievements in business and is highly valued by the eldest brother, it is natural for the second eldest brother to take charge of power and gather people's hearts after the eldest brother's death.

Now that the eldest and second sons are dead, there is only a third son who is incompetent in culture and martial arts, plus a group of tribesmen who are jealous of the long-term property, so naturally they are ready to make a move.

In fact, this is also the reason why Aunt Xue moved to the capital with her two daughters. Because these tribesmen are really difficult to get along with, and they often use family justice to oppress others. It is really difficult for orphans and widowers to maintain their own interests without offending others.

When Mr. Zhuang heard this, he sneered and said: "It's a joke. Since ancient times, it has been said that the state is owned by the country and the legal family has family rules. The eldest brother's property is taken care of by the eldest sister-in-law and his family. What does it have to do with me? My own affairs at home still have nothing to do with me. If you don’t know what to do, how can I make up your mind?

What’s even more ridiculous is, why do you think that my sister-in-law will give me the house deed and land title? Third child, you will give your house and land to me. Can't you hand over the deed of your house to someone else?"

The young man said solemnly: "Second sister-in-law, please don't bluff me. If nothing else, at least the seal of the clan business bank and the key to the bank are the same as before. It's in the hands of the second brother. Otherwise, how would the input and expenditure of the family's various industries work?"

Mr. Zhuang said solemnly: "Third brother, you dare to even ask for these two things. , Do you really think that after your eldest brother is dead, your eldest sister-in-law and the others can be bullied?"

"I dare not. It's just that my eldest sister-in-law and the others have been staying in the capital and don't care about family affairs, so they won't let me Waiting to watch the inheritance accumulated by the Xue family's ancestors' hard work being embezzled by the slaves? We are just doing it forIt's good for the family..."

After listening for a while, Jia Lian probably understood.

Sure enough, it was just a bunch of nonsense to fight for family property.

Generally speaking, the Xue family has too much property, and the people who are in charge of the affairs through direct lineage of the eldest family died young one by one, which led to the shopkeepers, clerks and others below to embezzle and corrupt things. It’s not new!

This made the Xue family unbalanced. How could they let the minions take advantage of it? So they came to snatch it. Both sides relied on each other and fought against each other without any care. Let.

But for Aunt Xue and others, even if they knew that the shopkeepers were corrupt, how could they dare to hand over the property to their own clansmen?

After all, the shopkeepers are greedy and have a certain temper, because once they are found out, they will go to jail at least, or lose their lives at worst.

But it is different if it falls into the hands of the tribe. There is a risk of total annihilation.

It’s like a relative lending you money. If someone doesn’t want to pay it back, it’s really hard to get it back unless you don’t make a big show of your face. And Aunt Xue Such a distinguished person would obviously not take such a risk.

Therefore, Aunt Xue naturally perused these people's demands as much as she could. If she couldn't, she simply took her children to the capital to hide in peace. !

In this way, the people of the Xue family calmed down a little.

Now, the second master of the Xue family is also dead. When these people of the Xue family saw the opportunity, they immediately picked another Among them, the third son of the Xue family danced the most happily.

Because in his opinion, if the eldest brother dies, the second brother can take over.

When the second brother dies, Why can't he take the lead?

It's just that he is young and has no prestige, and none of the shopkeepers or waiters in the clan take him seriously, so they come to pester him. They can only come here to pester, after all, Xue Aunt Xue has long since hid in the capital. He has no ability and does not dare to pester Aunt Xue.

"Okay, I have made the matter clear to you. The eldest sister-in-law has the final say on the matter of the eldest daughter's house. If you are sincere for the Xue family, whether you write a letter or go to the capital to find her in person, as long as you can get her consent, even if you take all the Xue family's property Taking care of it is also your skill.

Otherwise, it will be of no use even if you talk to me about it.

Okay, there are still distinguished guests at home today, so I won’t keep you here. You all can go back. ”

Mr. Zhuang issued an order to expel guests.

But these Xue family members still refused to return without success, but repeatedly pestered and persuaded, for example, asking Mr. Zhuang to give Aunt Xue Write a requestwait.

Because they had already tried to write to Aunt Xue and even Xue Pan in Beijing, but unfortunately, they were either confused or ignored. This is why they wanted to start with the second room of the direct lineage. . If Aunt Xue had their way, there would still be such trouble.

Although Mrs. Zhuang is reasonable, because she is only a female generation, and Xue Biao is only eleven or twelve years old, it is difficult to establish a career, so the orphans and widows are in front of these well-prepared tribesmen. , seemed a bit weak, even bullied.

Jia Lian also understood why the Xue family concierge was so wary when he first arrived. Obviously this is definitely not the first time this has happened.

Jia Lian couldn’t stand it anymore and waved to the side. Zhang Yong and others understood, and immediately led people forward to surround the Xue clan members.

When the Xue family members, who were not aware of the seriousness, looked at him, he stepped forward and said calmly: "Although I am an outsider, after listening for a long time, I finally understood.
Under the sun, I'm afraid there is no such truth."

Looking at Jia Lian, who had always been a transparent person, but now suddenly walked into the middle to reprimand them, the Xue family members looked ugly and asked: "You Who dares to interfere in the affairs of my Xue family?"

It's not that these people didn't hear Jia Lian's claim, they just didn't think of the Marquis. There is no such thing as a marquis in Nanjing. It is too far away for them.

Not to mention, Jia Lian is still so young.

So, someone made rude remarks.

"That is, since we know that we are outsiders, there is no room for you to interfere in the affairs of our Xue family!"

"How dare you disrespect the Marquis and slap me!"

Zhang Yong and others have followed Jia Lian for so many years, and they know what to do with just one look from Jia Lian.

With a cold shout, Zhang Yong, who was eight feet tall, stepped forward with an arrow and faced the third son of the Xue family, who looked weak in comparison, with a loud big bang!

　“Pa!!”

Seeing the third son of the Xue family almost fell to the ground with a loud slap, not to mention everyone in the Xue family was dumbfounded, even Xue Biao and Mr. Zhuang were both stunned.

Then Mr. Zhuang smiled in relief, and he was almost deceived by his previous humility and courtesy. This is the power a prince should have. He is noble and should not be provoked.

No wonder my sister-in-law and he are relatives and elders, so they don’t dare to tell him directly.Then make a request to him.

Thinking of Aunt Xue’s proposal, Ms. Zhuang suddenly felt that she should seriously consider it.

Therefore, facing the scene where the Xue family members were shocked but did not dare to act rashly, she quickly said: "This is the Marquis Zhenyuan of Rongguo Mansion in the middle of the capital, and he is also the niece-in-law of our wife's mother's family. This time I was on a business trip to Jiangnan. I was entrusted by my sister-in-law to bring a letter from home.

In addition, my sister-in-law already knew about the corruption of the shopkeepers, clerks and others in the clan, and she had entrusted her to do so. The Marquis of Zhenyuan asked him to help with the inspection and shock, so I won't bother you about this matter. Please go back."

In response to Zhuang's words, Jia Lian raised his eyebrows. But he didn't say anything.

But the third son of the Xue family was so angry that he seemed to want to step forward and fight for his life after being beaten. At this time, after hearing Zhuang's words and looking at the large and powerful soldiers around him, he retracted his head in shock and just muttered and complained: "Since you are from Rongguo Mansion, why didn't you say anything just now, and now you are beating people..."< br />
The four major families are connected by the same spirit, one is prosperous and the other is devastated. This is something that every member of the four major families knows and must know.

Jia Lian glanced at him, "Otherwise, Mr. Xue will go to Yingtian Mansion to sue me? Or, I will ask the Yin of Yingtian Mansion to punish you and others for forcing their way into people's houses and oppressing orphans and widows?" "

Xue Laosan did not dare to speak anymore.

Although he is also a member of the Xue family, he can no longer represent the Xue family. Moreover, the identity gap between him and Jia Lian was too big. He would be stupid to dare to go to court with Jia Lian.

　"I already know what is going on here, and I will explain everything to your wives after I return to Beijing.

"So, you all are at home waiting for your wives' decision. That’s it. If you dare to mess around again, I will arrest you and others in Yingtian Mansion Prison and punish you and others for coveting and seizing the eldest property."

After Jia Lian finished speaking, there was no need for it. After listening to the feedback from these minions, Zhang Yong and others directly "sent" them out of the Xue family with a wave of their hands.