Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 1002: Getting Swindled

Qin San Lang understood Gu Jinli’s implication and timely said, "It’s getting late. We should head back soon; otherwise, if father-in-law and mother-in-law finish dining, the feast we bought will be wasted."

Zongzheng Ya’s heart sank when she heard this, acknowledging even the father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Quickly recovering her composure, she handed a few silver notes to Gu Jinli: "Miss, fifty thousand taels is too much. I can’t afford such a price. Here are five thousand taels, and I’ll offer another five thousand when I leave. Please, help me."

She’s no fool, so how could she truly give Gu Jinli that much silver? If she did, all the education she had received over the years would have been in vain. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Gu Jinli didn’t continue bargaining but accepted the silver: "Alright, deal. Wait here; my men will come out immediately to assist you."

Zongzheng Ya frowned slightly: "Your men?"

Shouldn’t it be Qin San Lang’s people coming to help her?

Gu Jinli nodded: "Yes, my men."

She then called out to the surroundings: "Daqing!"

Soon, Daqing came out with Sanqing, Erxi, and Sanxi.

"Young Master," Daqing said respectfully.

Gu Jinli nodded and explained the situation to Daqing: "Take them to the house on Moxiang Street and settle them well. Some are injured, so tend to their wounds. After all, we’ve taken their silver."

"Understood." Sanqing responded cheerfully, turning back to Zongzheng Ya with a smile: "Sister, please come with us."

Zongzheng Ya was shocked; this wasn’t according to her plan.

Seeing things not going smoothly, Yun Qing rushed over: "Gracious Miss, there’s no need for such hassle. We can stay at your place for a few days."

Gu Jinli: "My house is full; recently, clan members have been visiting, and all the courtyards are occupied. Please stay at Moxiang Street."

She added, "Rest assured, Moxiang Street is a fine place. Many scholars have separate yards there, though they seldom visit, so it’s comfortable and quiet, and you won’t be discovered."

Qin San Lang heard this from inside the carriage, a smile curving his lips... Xiao Yu is something else. The people from Old Gu Family nearly cleared out Moxiang Street. Her purchase of a house there was due to its low price, intending to sell once the price rose after the storm passed.

If those outside knew Moxiang Street is now called Hua Liu Street, they’d be furious.

In fact, Zongzheng Ya and her entourage had already investigated the Gu Family upon arrival a few days ago, knowing about the Old Gu Family; naturally, they knew of Moxiang Street. Yet, if Zongzheng Ya insisted on not going now, Gu Jinli would certainly grow suspicious.

Who, being pursued by assassins, would still be picky while seeking help?

It must be said, Zongzheng Ya truly was the refined lady educated by noble families. She was wise, and without making a scene, she expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Miss."

Raising her voice, she addressed Qin San Lang in the mule cart: "Thank you, benefactor. After Sister Ya escapes danger, I will report to my family and forebears, repaying the benefactor’s kindness."

Qin San Lang: "No need. I didn’t rescue you. It was because those assassins wanted to kill my wife that I acted, nothing to do with you."

So don’t come looking for me!

Qin San Lang nearly said these words outright.

He disliked such matters. Except for having patience with Xiao Yu, with other young ladies, he avoided them as much as possible.

However...

"If you truly wish to repay me, then give another thirty thousand taels of silver to my wife; she likes it."

This time, Zongzheng Ya was genuinely angry. She had come all this way, already giving Qin San Lang enough face, yet this man was so arrogant, repeatedly rejecting her, disregarding her noble status, and even wanting to pinch her silver for a farmer girl—utterly humiliating!

Zongzheng Ya was born with a silver spoon and was proud. Apart from her elders and the Empress Dowager, Empress, no one else dared treat her so trivially. She felt her dignity crumbled completely.

But Zongzheng Ya bore it well, merely saying in a grievance-laden tone: "No matter what, the benefactor has saved Sister Ya; she must repay."

Before Qin San Lang could respond, she turned to Daqing: "Please, Miss, lead the way."

Daqing nodded coldly: "Follow."

Finishing, he walked first.

Zongzheng Ya hurriedly followed. As she passed her nanny’s side, the nanny comfortingly supported her, and the group followed Daqing and the others.

After Zongzheng Ya’s party left, You Xi and others came out, starting to clear away the bodies and search through their belongings.

Qin San Lang then took Gu Jinli back home.

In the carriage, Qin San Lang asked, "Are you trying to see what that woman will do next?"

Gu Jinli nodded: "Yes, tonight’s affair is peculiar, too coincidental. How did we just happen to run into it? Looking at this setup, it seems more like a self-directed play."

"If it is indeed a self-directed play, this Zongzheng Ya is truly scheming, seeing as her Shadow Guards truly died, and several at that. With such a heavy sacrifice, she must have a purpose. If we don’t bite her bait, she won’t give up, and she’ll surely devise other ways to entangle us. Instead of facing it next time, let’s go along with her now and see what she plans next."

"Mm, Xiao Yu is right. Keeping people in our house under watch is better than having them outside." Qin San Lang nodded in agreement, gently embracing Gu Jinli, he said: "It’s just tiring for you. Today was supposed to be a day out for fun with you, but we encountered such things."

That woman is truly hateful!

Gu Jinli smiled and poked his chest, saying: "I am not tired. It’s you who should be, with such a beautiful woman ogling you with eyes glowing green, yet you’re so heartless and unfeeling."

Qin San Lang’s face darkened, saying: "I dislike her. In noble families, her behavior is too unseemly, even having her maid block our mule cart from leaving, and she didn’t use polite language with you."

Throughout history, a benefactor’s status is esteemed. Clearly, the act of killing those assassins was for Xiao Yu, yet that woman referred to Xiao Yu using informal language, which displeased him greatly.

His Xiao Yu could not be looked down upon by anyone!

Gu Jinli laughed: "In others’ eyes, I am just a farmer girl. Noble families regard themselves as superior, naturally dismissing the use of polite language with a farmer girl. Besides, I don’t mind. Not only did I trick her, but I also swindled her of ten thousand taels."

Upon saying this, she reminded Qin San Lang: "Before we return to the village, remember to remind me to send someone to collect the remaining five thousand taels from her, so we don’t incur a loss."

Qin San Lang laughed: "Yes, I’ll remind you, and have Daqing and the others collect the silver back, so we won’t lose out."

He also silently promised that he would ensure she lived a respected life, not allowing anyone to look down on her.

A little over half an hour later, they finally returned home.

"Father, Mother, Third Grandpa, Third Grandma, don’t cook tonight; we’ve brought nice food back for you." Gu Jinli announced as soon as she stepped down from the mule cart.

"What’s the good food?" Mrs. Chen rushed out upon hearing and lifted the curtain. Seeing it’s the feast from Futai Building, she couldn’t stop grinning: "Xiao Yu is truly capable, going to Futai Building and bringing back so many good dishes. Quickly bring them inside, let’s eat."