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Chapter 110 All her money came from unknown sources.

The crowd parted, and there came Liang Jiang, accompanied by her two maids, Yu Tan and Yu Shu. She had rushed back from the shop after receiving the news, carrying a stack of account books in her arms.

Liang Su scoffed, "This money is owed to you by the Fang family, it has nothing to do with me, why should I pay it for her?"

"Yeah, it has nothing to do with you, so why are you using your so-called kindness to blackmail me?"

Liang Su choked back a sob: "I just don't want you to be heartless and cause a death over a few thousand taels of silver! It's all for your own good. A few thousand taels is just a drop in the ocean for you, isn't it?"

"Just because I have a lot of money doesn't mean others can refuse to pay their debts. You really know how to be generous with other people's money."

Liang Su was speechless after being rebuked, then turned to Liang Wenshi and complained aggrievedly, "Grandmother!"

Liang Wenshi was helpless against Liang Jiang. This woman was not as easy to control as Madam Liang. She was like a copper pea that could not be steamed or boiled.

No matter how much I say, it's all in vain.

After Liang Jiang finished criticizing Liang Su, she turned to Grandma Fang.

"May I ask, what exactly is the purpose of your crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide today?"

Grandma Fang shook her head: "I have no ulterior motive. I'm just being driven to the point where I can't live anymore because of you."

"Your Fang family is trying to renege on your debt?"

"My Fang family's property has now been swallowed up by you, Liang Jiang, leaving me, at my advanced age, without even a place to live. Now I am living under someone else's roof, how miserable I am!"

Liang Jiang sneered, "That's exactly what I've been waiting for. If we don't tie the Tong family and the Fang family together, how can the Tong family willingly part with their money?"

"What Madam Fang said is truly laughable. Everyone in Fucheng knows that your Fang family sold your ancestral home to marry Tong Zhao'er, and all the money obtained was used as Tong Zhao'er's betrothal gifts."

Now your Fang family's money is in her hands. You fear the power of the General's Mansion and dare not ask for it back. Instead, you bully the orphans and widows of my Duke's Mansion, refusing to return my dowry. In this world, poverty doesn't make one right!

"You colluded with Renhetang to swindle so much money from me, and you dare to say it has nothing to do with you?"

Liang Jiang asked with a smile, "Then tell me, how did I deceive you? Back then, you betrayed me and bought Jiuxin Pills from Renhetang in Fucheng at a high price for profit. Did you ever tell me?"

"But I just heard that Renhetang is related to you, Liangjiang. How could you not know that?"

The information network is incredibly efficient. Liangjiang doesn't believe that no one tipped them off or sowed discord. Using someone else to do the dirty work is precisely the trick the second branch of the family excels at.

Therefore, Old Mrs. Fang must have a backup plan.

Liang Jiang helplessly spread his hands: "So what? Back then, the heart-saving pills were indeed worth a fortune. You didn't lose out by buying them at half price."

"But if I can't sell them, I'll blame you!"

Liang Jiang looked completely innocent: "What Old Madam Fang said makes no sense. After you bought the heart-saving pills, the Marquis of Huaiyuan's family came to our door to ask for the medicine, but you were the one who was greedy and refused them entry."

Grandma Fang choked again, then retorted, "If you hadn't interfered, how could the price of the nitroglycerin pills have been reduced?"

Liang Jiang scoffed: "You're so focused on making money that you ignore all the good advice people give you and let someone die. Do you expect me to just stand by and do nothing? Other goods can be hoarded and prices can be inflated, but not this life-saving medicine! You brought all this on yourself."

When the people learned the whole story, some cursed, "It seems that the Fang family is indeed only after profit, which is why they abandoned their wife who had shared their hardships in order to climb the social ladder."

"A benevolent person uses wealth to advance their career, while an unbenevolent person uses their career to gain wealth. Princess Heya is destined for this fortune, receiving the protection of the Marquis's mansion." Old Madam Fang was so embarrassed by the scolding: "What nonsense about a benevolent person! Who knows where Liang Jiang's money comes from? You probably don't know, but she is the famous Lord of Fucheng, owning nearly half of the farmland and shops in our Fucheng."

The mother and daughter had no livelihood whatsoever, and all their money was of dubious origin; it must be ill-gotten gains. Why should I repay it?

Such shameless words unexpectedly aroused considerable agreement and suspicion among many people.

"Princess Heya is actually the city lord of Fucheng?! I've heard that when Fucheng was struck by disaster, the city lord single-handedly saved the entire city by distributing porridge and food!"

"Where did she get the money at such a young age? Could it be that it was from the time when the Duke of Liang..."

"Yes, it's likely that the Duke of Liang secretly gave his daughter the money he obtained through selling out the country years ago, under the guise of doing business."

"Otherwise, why would that mother and daughter have disappeared without a trace two years ago? Didn't they just take this money and run off to Fucheng to live a carefree life? Now that their identities have been exposed, they have no choice but to come back, right?"

"This matter should be investigated. If it is true, their property should be confiscated! All ill-gotten gains should be put into the national treasury."

"Yes! This money should belong to everyone."

……

Grandma Fang was even more pleased to see that her nonsensical remark had aroused so much speculation among the crowd.

"No wonder when you married into the Fang family, you refused to reveal your identity and dared not flaunt your wealth. It turns out you were feeling guilty!"
My son risked his life to defend our country, achieving great feats on the western border, yet now he's been driven to desperation by the daughter of a traitor like you. What kind of world is this? Tell me, should I return this silver?

"Don't return it. Wait until she explains where all the money came from before you return it!" Several people added fuel to the fire.

"The properties under the Duke's mansion also need to be investigated!"

Liang Wen hurriedly distanced herself from the matter: "We know nothing about this matter. We have no idea what Liang Jiang and her daughter have done outside or how much property they have. It has nothing to do with the Duke's Mansion."

Liang Su also chimed in with sarcastic remarks, saying, "I kindly advised my sister to be forgiving, but instead of appreciating it, she gave me a good scolding."

My uncle has wronged Chang'an, and we should be humble and cautious in our conduct to atone for our sins. But you have been so high-profile, arrogant, and aggressive. Now look what's happened—not only will we have to hand over a few thousand taels of silver, but we'll likely have to give up much more.

Lady Liang was furious and glared at him, demanding, "That's utter nonsense! Your uncle is loyal to his country and has fought bravely all these years, risking his life countless times. He has countless knife wounds on his body! He has never done anything to harm Chang'an or betray the people. His act of betraying the country and colluding with the enemy is utterly absurd."

Outsiders, unaware of the facts, may simply parrot what others say, but you, enjoying the wealth and status he earned through risking your life and working tirelessly, dare to slander his reputation like this!

Lady Liang was usually timid, and this was the first time she had publicly reprimanded a junior in a stern and harsh manner.

Liang Su not only did not realize his mistake, but also said with righteous indignation: "Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. No matter how much I respect my uncle, I know how to be modest and respectful when it comes to the greater good of the country and the people, and I can distinguish right from wrong."

Liang Jiang never expected that the second branch of the family would join forces with Old Madam Fang to make trouble over this matter. They're truly desperate, resorting to any means necessary.

His gaze grew even more ruthless.

"Since you are so noble, believing that the poor will not accept food offered with contempt and the principled will not drink water from a polluted spring, what are you still doing in the Duke's mansion?"

“I’m staying here only to take care of my grandmother.” Liang Su took Liang Wen’s arm ingratiatingly. “Besides, aren’t all of my uncle’s ill-gotten gains in your hands?”

"Everyone's not stupid; it's time for you to hand everything over. Otherwise, if a censor files a complaint all the way to the Emperor, your Duke's mansion will be confiscated, and you'll lose all your dignity."

(End of this chapter)