How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 123 Receives Unexpected News
Granny Tian was teaching Old Lady Wei, Madam Zhu, and Jiang Manchu how to weave straw sandals when Qian Dahe suddenly ran in from outside.

Jiang Manchu is the eldest daughter of Jiang Shenglin, who has one daughter and two sons.

Jiang Shenglin's two sons are named Jiang Yichuan and Jiang Yiheng.

Jiang Yichuan is twelve years old, Jiang Yiheng is eight years old, and Jiang Manchu is fifteen years old.

Granny Tian was startled when her third son ran in from outside. "What's wrong?"

Panting, Qian Dahe asked, "Where's my dad?"

"He went to pull weeds in the area behind the mountain."

Upon hearing this, Qian Dahe turned and ran.

Granny Tian quickly chased after him. "Third brother, don't run away! Tell me what happened first!"

As Qian Dahe ran, he said, "Nothing much, I have some good news to discuss with my dad."

Granny Tian stopped pursuing the matter once she heard it was good news. "This child, even though he's a father, he's still so impetuous."

Qian Laifu was telling the men of the Jiang family which wild grasses were edible and which were not when he suddenly heard his third son calling him.

Qian Laifu looked up, puzzled. "What brings you here?"

Qian Dahe couldn't help but glance at Jiang Shenglin. This man was actually worth 100,000 taels of silver! "Father, come here, I need to discuss something with you."

"What's the matter?"

"You coming over?"

"Alright." Qian Laifu patted the dirt off his hands and looked at the men of the Jiang family, saying, "You guys get to work, just don't uproot the seedlings. Let me see if he has anything to say."

Jiang Erda: "Don't worry, we definitely won't pull the wrong one."

"Okay. Don't rush, take your time."

Qian Dahe saw his father was still dawdling and repeated himself. "Dad, come here."

"I'm coming."

Qian Laifu then spoke to the men of the Jiang family about which of Miao Cai's men had come. "What's the matter?"

Qian Dahe quietly recounted what had just happened. "Father, 100,000 taels!"

"One hundred thousand taels?!" Qian Laifu hadn't expected Jiang Shenglin to be worth so much. "His Majesty is truly generous."

"Yes, Father, let's agree."

"Shut up!" Qian Laifu glared at his third son. "Such a capable person should of course stay in our family."

"What's the point of staying with us? We have plenty of people to farm."

"What do you know? Anyway, you can't sell it. If you dare to promise anyone else in private, I'll exterminate your entire clan."

Is it that serious? "Father, didn't you disregard Chunhua's life or death for just two thousand taels?"

Qian Laifu: "..." Is this something that can't be let go of? "What happened back then is what happened now. If you dare to agree to anything, I'll really wipe out your entire clan. Alright, go do what you need to do, I'm busy right now."

After saying that, Qian Laifu wanted to go back and continue teaching the men of the Jiang family.

Qian Dahe quickly grabbed his father's arm. "Dad, think about it again, it's 100,000 taels!"

"What are you thinking!" Qian Laifu kicked his third son. "Go do what you're supposed to do!"

"Father, if you..."

"What do you mean 'again'? If you don't leave, I'll beat you up."

After Granny Tian returned home, she had just taught Old Lady Wei and the others how to twist straw ropes when Qian Dahe came back. "Mother, please persuade my father."

"What are you trying to persuade me of?"

"Persuade..." Qian Dahe had only uttered one word when he saw Old Madam Wei and the others. "Persuade my father not to kick me. How old am I? Mother, come here, I have something to tell you."

"Oh." Old Mrs. Tian handed the straw rope to Old Mrs. Wei and led Qian Dahe into the house. "Go on, tell me."

After Qian Dahe finished speaking, he received another scolding from Old Mrs. Tian. Qian Dahe was extremely depressed. "Mother, why are you just like my father?" "Your father and I have more experience than you, so just listen to us. Alright, go back and watch the shop."

As Granny Tian walked out, she thought to herself: Jiang Shenglin was a gift from the Emperor to Gou Sheng. If Jiang Shenglin is so valuable, it means Seventh Brother is valuable too. She had always thought Seventh Brother was just good-looking and a good fighter.

Little Dog Sheng and Master Dao Yi were busy at the tavern when Qian Dahe arrived. Little Dog Sheng wiped the sweat from his brow. "Dad, what brings you here? Is everything alright over there?"

"Yes. Dad has something to tell you." Qian Dahe felt that only his little daughter could change his father and mother's mind.

Qian Dahe recounted what had happened. "You should advise your grandparents, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

The little dog looked over at Master Daoyi. "Grandmaster, can you talk to my father about whether the people the Emperor bestows upon us can be sold at will?"

Master Daoyi spoke to Qian Dahe, saying, "Although Jiang Shenglin is a relative of a disgraced official, it was still a favor bestowed by the Emperor. If you were to sell this favor, wouldn't the Emperor be displeased?"

Qian Dahe: "..."

Little Dog Sheng: "If someone were to go to the Emperor and tell him that we sold his 'gift,' he might chop off our whole family's heads."

Qian Dahe plopped down on the ground. "My God, I almost got my whole family killed."

The puppy poured her father a glass of water. "Dad, have some water to calm your nerves."

"Okay." Qian Dahe took the cup with trembling hands. "Master, thank you. If it weren't for you, I might have really succeeded."

Master Daoyi glanced at the little dog, Sheng. With this little girl around, it wouldn't matter if she agreed. "Judging from your appearance, you're not destined for sudden wealth."

"Thank you for reminding me. I will never again dream of becoming rich overnight."

"Ah."

Little Dog Sheng: "Grandmaster, please tell my father again what exactly the crime of deceiving the emperor is?"

Master Daoyi glanced at the little dog, Sheng. Meaning: Why are you saying this?
While pouring water for Master Daoyi, Xiaogou said, "Everyone is born, grows old, gets sick, and dies. Those people might tell my father that as long as he tells others that Jiang Shenglin died of illness, the emperor won't be angry and won't cut off our heads."

It turns out that this little girl was planning ahead.

What did Master Daoyi say about the crime of deceiving the emperor, and what the consequences would be?
Qian Dahe broke out in a cold sweat as he listened.

The little dog looked at her father and said, "Anything related to the Emperor is no small matter."

Qian Dahe wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Dad will remember. From now on, Dad will discuss things with you. Your grandpa only kicks me, and your grandma only scolds me."

Master Daoyi: Your little girl only knows how to scare you.

Little Dog Sheng: "Yeah. Our family is different now. Before, we only dealt with farmers, so it didn't matter. Now, we're connected to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. If we acted like before, we'd lose our heads."

Master Daoyi: See? He's trying to scare us again.

Qian Dahe nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes. We can't be like before. I will never again let my eyes light up when I hear that someone is offering us money."

"Okay. When you go back, tell my eldest and second uncles about it too."

"it is good."

Qian Dahe left after finishing his water.

Master Daoyi glanced at the little dog, Sheng. "Are you your father's biological daughter?"

"Of course it is."

"Then why did you scare him?"

The little dog made a face at Master Daoyi. "I only scared him because she's my own daughter. I wouldn't care if it were anyone else."

"..." It's so pitiful to be the father of this little girl. "Hang this painting over there."

"Alright! Master, should I buy another Pixiu? I remember Pixiu is good for attracting wealth."

The two chatted as they worked.

On the other hand, Qian Dahe drove that person away as soon as he got back.

Meanwhile, the Emperor's secret guards received an unexpected piece of news from an old woman in the Prince Xuan's residence: the wife of the heir of the Duke of Jin's residence had actually lived in one of the Prince Xuan's secluded villas.

(End of this chapter)