How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 126 Father's Hiding It Very Well
On the third day, the Duke of Jin yawned during the morning court session, and the emperor saw it.

The Emperor was furious and scolded the Duke of Jin. "You're becoming more and more outrageous! Since you don't want to attend the morning court, then go and deliver something to the Imperial Concubine! Her birthday is coming soon."

After saying that, the emperor left with a dark expression.

The Duke of Jin shook his head to clear his mind. "Isn't the Dowager Consort's birthday still six months away?"

The Duke of Wei glared at the Duke of Jin. "Were you out stealing last night?"

"What kind of thief would I go with Xiaomei... uh... what, go thieving? I just slept in a little late. Um, His Majesty asked me to deliver a birthday gift to the Imperial Concubine. Shouldn't you all do something too?"

The ministers instantly went from watching the spectacle to handing out gifts.

The ministers: "..." You old scoundrel!
As the Duke of Jin walked out, he said, "You all need to prepare quickly. I'll send someone to collect it this afternoon."

The ministers: "..." You robber!
After the Duke of Wei saw the Duke of Jin leave, he immediately chased after him and asked in a low voice, "Did you really fool around with the young girl last night?"

"Yeah, aren't you envious?"

"Envious my foot! How old are you? Can you help me get something for Twenty?"

"What are you going to bring back?" He was going to bring Qian Chunhua, Nineteen, and Twenty back with him. "Do you want your beautiful concubine and your two troublesome sons to find out what's going on?"

The Duke of Wei fell silent.

The Duke of Jin patted the Duke of Wei on the shoulder with sympathy.

The next day, the Duke of Jin set off with birthday gifts from the Emperor and his ministers.

The ministers cursed the Duke of Jin in their hearts.

Even though he was the only one being punished, he made them send gifts as well.

When Consort Tao was in the capital, she never allowed them to send birthday gifts.

The Emperor is right, this old fellow is becoming more and more outrageous.

On the other side, the Duke of Jin was thinking as he traveled: What should he do if the Nineteenth Prince is unwilling to acknowledge him?
Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Little Dog's Beauty Tavern is about to open.

While Xiaogou Sheng was making a signboard in his shop, he suddenly saw the Duke of Jin walking towards him with three carriages and more than fifty guards.

The puppy's eyes narrowed immediately.

The Duke of Jin also saw the little dog, Sheng. "Little girl, what are you doing here?"

The little dog didn't want to talk to him. "Making a signboard. Where are you going?"

"Go and deliver the birthday gift to the Imperial Concubine. Do you need me to take you back?"

"No, I have something else to do."

"Then I'm leaving. I brought you a gift too."

"Thank you."

As soon as the Duke of Jin left, Xiao Gousheng looked at the master craftsman who made the plaque. "Master, I'm going home. Take your time. I'm not in a hurry."

The old chef chuckled, "You're not in a hurry, but the customer is. Where did your little aunt go?"

"Go play."

"When will you be back?"

"I don't know, I'm leaving."

"Okay, okay, I'll make it and send it to you."

"Ah."

Qian Chunhua was fiddling with medicinal herbs when her dog, Sheng, walked in from outside. "You're back? Is the signboard finished?"

"No. Big sister, don't bother with anything else, I need to talk to you about something."

"Okay." Qian Chunhua washed her hands and poured a glass of honey water for the puppy. "Go on, tell me."

The little dog took a sip of water, looked at Qian Chunhua, and said, "The Duke of Jin is here again."

Qian Chunhua thought, "Let them come." "The Duke of Jin is so kind to the Dowager Princess."

The little dog rubbed its forehead in frustration. "Big sister, the Duke of Jin is the Emperor's right-hand man. Even if the Duke of Jin has a good relationship with the Empress Dowager, he wouldn't come every few days." "Huh? Then... then why did he come again?"

"He should know you're still alive. He's after you and Nineteen this time."

Qian Chunhua was taken aback. "Does he want Nineteen back?"

“He has three sons, and some of them have given birth to grandsons for him. He probably came here mainly to ask you to help them expose the Chiang family.”

Qian Chunhua felt a little relieved. "How can I expose the Jiang family? I don't know anything!"

"They just need a pretext. As long as you stand there, they'll have a reason to investigate the Chiang family."

Qian Chunhua blinked. "Do they need a pretext? Can't they deal with the Jiang family the same way they dealt with the Tang family?"

"No, the Tang family was at war at that time, so it was understandable that the Emperor was ruthless. Now that the war is over, it would be unreasonable for the Emperor to do the same thing."

"Then...should I go?"

"I definitely have to go. The Emperor has already come looking for me. Besides doing things for the Emperor, the Duke of Jin will definitely also talk about you and the Nineteenth Prince. What are your thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Chunhua immediately said, "I'm doing quite well now. I'm not worthy of the Duke of Jin's heir. I don't want to climb the social ladder. I just don't know whether I should let the Nineteenth Prince acknowledge them. If I do, I'm afraid the Nineteenth Prince will be wronged. If I don't, the Jiang family's family background is better than ours."

"The matter of the nineteenth is easy to discuss. The main issue now is you?" Xiaogou Sheng looked into Qian Chunhua's eyes and said, "You really don't want to be with the heir of the Duke of Jin? I guess the Duke of Jin might ask you to be a concubine for his eldest son?"

"No." Qian Chunhua's attitude was firm. "I'm too stupid. Those people have been deceiving me for so long and I didn't even realize it. Besides, my mother was almost driven crazy by the Tang family last time, who knows what will happen this time? I don't want to wear gold and silver, I just want my family to be safe and sound."

"Okay, I understand. I'm going to find Grandpa and Uncle now."

After saying that, the little dog Sheng was about to leave.

Qian Chunhua quickly grabbed Xiaogou Sheng's arm. "Finish the water in your cup. It's good for girls to drink more honey water. Also, you haven't told us what to do about Shijiu?"

"Nineteen has become a monk. Make a monk's robe for each of the three of them."

"...Become...a monk?"

"We'll let him return to secular life when he's older and can stand on his own."

Qian Chunhua was relieved. "Drink some water, drink some water before you leave."

Qian Chunhua only let the puppy leave after it had finished drinking its water.

As soon as she left, Qian Chunhua started making clothes for Shi Ba and the others.

Qian Laifu and his three sons were busy at the weaving shop when the little dog Sheng arrived.

When Xiaogou Sheng saw that there were no customers in the shop, he told her about the Duke of Jin's visit, his guesses, and Qian Chunhua's attitude.

The three Qian brothers could hardly believe their ears!

Qian Dashan: "Little Dog Sheng, what did you just say?"

Qian Dajiang: "Your eldest cousin has always lived in the county?"

Qian Dahe: "Is Shijiu your eldest cousin's daughter?"

"Hmm. I'll tell you the details when I have time. Grandpa, Uncle, what are your thoughts on my eldest cousin's matter?"

Qian Laifu: "With your eldest cousin's personality, wouldn't she be bullied to death by the wife if she became someone's concubine?"

Qian Dashan still remembered the Tang family all dying overnight. "Let's forget about it. Rich people aren't all that great."

"Where is my aunt? Do you know what my aunt is thinking?"

“Your aunt thinks the same way I do. She had a nightmare the night before last.”

“Alright. Since everyone agrees, that makes things easier. Grandpa, go to the school and bring Shiba and the others to the county town. I'm going to find my grandmaster.”

"it is good."

After the grandfather and grandson left, the three brothers looked at each other.

Finally, the three brothers exclaimed together, "Dad really kept it a secret. He's had a tough time."

Meanwhile, the Duke of Jin was still boasting to Consort Tao about how he had tricked other ministers.

*Facepalm* Thank you for correcting my mistake, sweetheart. Sending love! (￥A￥) Wishing you prosperity!
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(End of this chapter)