How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 137 Little Dog Sheng: This Brother-in-Law is Very Bad

The little dog, Sheng, wanted to scratch her head. She only realized halfway up that her two little paws were still tied. Sheng looked at the rope in her hands and then at the Emperor. "Your Majesty, are you tying me up because you're afraid I'll hit you? Don't worry, I won't hit you. If I did, my entire family would lose their heads."

The Emperor: "..." This brat dares to joke with him. "Qian Gousheng, do you need to get a few lashes before you behave?"

The puppy pouted. "He tried to hit me first."

"Then why don't you just take him down? Look at the state you've created for them. They're not only your elders, but also my brothers."

Duke of Jin and Duke of Wei: "That's right."

"Shut up, you two! How dare you go out with your faces swollen like that?"

The puppy said, "Exactly."

"Shut up too!"

None of these three are good people. One is taking advantage of his youth, another is always looking for trouble, and the last one is a grandfather but still acts like a fool.

The Emperor glared at them one by one.

"Qian Gousheng, who gave you permission to ask the Duke of Wei for the ancestral home deed?"

"Me, myself!" The little dog puffed out its chest proudly. "Am I smart?"

The Emperor walked up to the little dog, looked down at him, and asked, "Wasn't it the lady who gave you half a house deed who taught you this?" (The half house deed is mentioned in chapters 76 and 77.)
So that's why they kidnapped her? She thought the Emperor had nothing better to do. "No, I've been thinking about this for months."

The Emperor stared at Xiaogou Sheng for a while, making sure he wasn't lying, before turning to the Duke of Wei. "Give her the deed to your ancestral home."

The Duke of Wei didn't want to give it. "How about I do what the Duke of Jin did and give him my eldest son's share of the family fortune in advance?"

The Emperor glanced at the Duke of Wei. "Don't you know your own character? If you spoil another audacious illegitimate son, do you think I'd still spare his life out of consideration for you?"

The Duke of Wei fell silent.

"If you lose the ancestral home, how will you explain it to your ancestors and descendants?"

"I...I'll go back and rectify the family's conduct right now."

"Go."

Duke of Jin: "Your Majesty, we are going back as well."

As he spoke, the Duke of Jin picked up the little dog, Sheng.

The Emperor waved his hand. "Go, go, go! Do you think I want to see you?"

Duke Jin quickly picked up the little dog Sheng and left.

Disappointed, the emperor picked up the memorial on the table, thinking that the lady had appeared again.

On the other side, the Duke of Jin untied the little dog Sheng and said, "I've been good to you, haven't I? You beat me up like this, and I even took you with me when I left."

"I won't hit you anymore."

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

"Tell me something about Nineteen."

"Alright." Xiao Gousheng told Duke Jin a whole bunch of things about Nineteen. "We've raised Nineteen very well, so don't you dare spoil him."

"Don't worry, I'm the one who trained his father."

On the other hand, the Duke of Wei began to make changes as soon as he returned. He didn't want to be accused of losing his ancestral home.

Since the Emperor has spoken, the Duke of Wei has no choice but to pledge the deed to his ancestral home to Xiaogousheng. "You absolutely mustn't lose it."

"Okay. I'll be back in a few days. Is there anything you'd like to bring for Twenty?"

"Yes. Take his parents there for him."

"……Row."

When the puppy arrived, there were only two people; when it left, it brought a whole bunch of people with it.

Besides the heir apparent and his wife, there were also Master Jiang and his wife, as well as Kang Junwen and Princess Qinghe. The heir apparent and his wife went to cultivate their relationship with Twenty.

Third Master Jiang and his wife went to the Qian family to propose marriage on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Jin. The Duke of Jin couldn't leave, and the Duchess of Jin had to stay in bed for several more months.

Kang Junwen told Princess Qinghe that he was going to visit Consort Tao and Kang Yueyue.

On the other side, Jiang Ruiheng had just returned from his inspection and picked up his bowl when Shen Rui, the personal attendant of Lord Shen who was in charge of governing the three newly acquired areas, arrived.

Shen Rui bowed to Jiang Ruiheng. "Your Highness, my master is hosting a banquet and you are cordially invited. This is the invitation."

Jiang Ruiheng took it and looked at it. "I have something to do the day after tomorrow, I'll send my deputy general instead."

“Well… my family says this banquet is very important.”

"Really? Then I'll try to make time for it." After saying that, Jiang Ruiheng started eating.

Shen Rui had no choice but to leave.

After learning of Jiang Ruiheng's reply, Lord Shen had Luo Shi'an summoned. "I remember you studied at the same academy as the heir of the Duke of Jin."

"Yes, sir. Are you inquiring about the Duke of Jin's heir at the academy?"

"No. I want you to invite the heir of the Duke of Jin to the banquet."

When the emperor gave him a list to choose from, he specifically picked someone who was about the same age as the heir of the Duke of Jin and who could speak with the heir.

Unless there's something important, the heir apparent of the Duke of Jin will likely be stationed here for the next few years.

Jiang Ruiheng had just finished eating and was about to rest for a while when Luo Shi'an arrived. "Brother Jiang."

"Brother Luo, what brings you here? Aren't you always busy teaching them how to farm?"

"Lord Shen asked me to persuade you to attend the banquet. You've achieved considerable success now, it's time to relax."

Jiang Ruiheng poured Luo Shi'an a cup of tea. "Lord Shen isn't inviting me to relax, is he? He wants me to take a Di woman as a concubine, isn't he?"

Luo Shi'an was a little embarrassed. "You guessed it?"

"Is that even a guess? Lord Shen just took one as a concubine. Are you planning to take one too?"

Luo Shi'an nodded. "This is also His Majesty's intention."

"I know." Marriage can quickly build ties. "Wait a moment, I'll go get a letter."

"it is good."

A moment later, Jiang Ruiheng brought the letter.

Jiang Ruiheng showed Luo Shi'an the salutation and the signature at the end. "This is a letter my father wrote to me, isn't it?"

"That's right. Why are you showing me this?"

"Wait a minute." Jiang Ruiheng pulled out a card and folded it up. "Look at these few sentences."

Luo Shi'an subconsciously read it aloud: "If you ever want to take a concubine in the future, you must make sure your sister-in-law agrees! Remember! Remember! Remember!"

"Why do you need your sister-in-law's approval to take a concubine? You and your sister-in-law..."

Jiang Ruiheng put the letter away. "Don't overthink it. I don't even know if my sister-in-law is round or flat."

"Then why did your father say that?"

"I can't tell you that. But it is indeed my father's order. If you can persuade my sister-in-law, I wouldn't mind taking a Di woman as a concubine."

His father's letter mentioned three things:

First, he has a son, his own.

Secondly, his entire family fortune was used as dowry for his wife.

Third, his sister-in-law is even more ferocious than a tigress. If he dares to bully his wife, his sister-in-law will definitely make him wish he were dead.

Since his sister-in-law is so capable, she should help him fend off Lord Shen. He's so busy right now, how could he possibly have time to take a concubine?
Little Dog Sheng: This brother-in-law is really bad.

*Facepalm* Thank you so much for correcting my mistake, darling! You worked so hard! Sending you love! ((●-з)(ε-●))