The Heavens Begin with Dream of the Red Chamber

Chapter 7 Conquering the Xue Family

Chapter 7 Conquering the Xue Family
Zhan Ershisi sneered and made all the problems clear.

"If you want to be dogs, it depends on whether the emperor is willing to accept you!"

"The Xue family is just an imperial merchant, not irreplaceable. To put it bluntly, anyone can do it."

"Why keep your family's dog alive when you can kill it and eat its meat?"

"If the Xue family wants to succeed in becoming a dog, then they must hand over enough chips, that is, the losses caused by the Supreme Being during his reign must be filled by the Xue family. The current Supreme cannot suffer losses, otherwise... there is no hope!"

"Now the question is, is there anyone in your Xue family who can fill these holes?"

This time, not only Xue Baochai, but also Xue Pan and Aunt Xue turned pale.

Although they did not know much about the family business, the losses of Tai Shang were so huge that they knew something about it through word of mouth. Of course, they knew that unless all the wealth of the Xue family was used, it would never be filled.

Zhan Ershi continued to sneer:
"Those old guys in your family are reluctant to spend their own wealth. The way they want to keep their family rich is to send a woman to the palace to participate in the selection, hoping to use a woman to keep the family rich!"

"Not only your Xue family, but the Rongguo Mansion also sent Jia Yuanchun to the palace. They all have the same idea!"

"How ridiculous!"

"A woman may be able to influence the emperor's thoughts, but she will never be able to satisfy the greed of those loyal ministers. They also need to kill the Xue family and eat their meat before taking over."

"I might as well tell you clearly that even if you enter the palace to participate in the election, it will be useless!"

"The elders of the Xue family have naive ideas in their heads. They think that by dividing the family, they can keep their wealth. Little do they know that there is a crime called false accusation that can implicate the entire family."

These words frightened the Xue family members so much that they trembled all over. Only Xue Baochai could remain calm. After taking a deep breath, she bowed again and said:
"Sir, since you have come to our door, my family cannot resist."

"Whatever the court requires, just tell us and we will follow it."

"I only ask you to show my Xue family a clear path. The Xue family will be grateful."

After listening to this, Zhan Ershi laughed and praised:
"Yes, you can calm down so quickly. You are a good material. It's a pity that you are a woman."

"The main concern of the present emperor is actually the Four Kings and Eight Dukes. Your Xue family is nothing. It is just a side job." "I have been ordered to find a way to infiltrate the camp of the Four Kings and Eight Dukes, perform the trick of replacing a dead person with a dead one, usurp their family power, and change their positions to support the present emperor."

"After careful selection, I chose the Xue family as the raft, which led to what is happening now."

"Your Xue family was originally on the list of people to be confiscated, but I need you now, so I am willing to give you a chance to make up for your crime and make meritorious contributions."

"Now I have disguised my identity. I am a gentry in Hebei. I just need to use the name of the Xue family and pretend to be a relative to enter the capital. I will start with the Ning and Rong mansions and gradually erode them."

"The Xue family must cooperate and provide protection. Otherwise, if the news leaks out, not only will my mission fail, but I'm afraid the lives of the entire Xue family will be in danger."

Xue Baochai nodded and agreed:
"This is an easy matter. My family will fully cooperate and will never let the news leak out."

"Very good!" Zhan Ershisi clapped his hands and said, "As long as the Xue family obeys, I will ensure that the lives of everyone at the scene will be safe."

After hearing this, Aunt Xue said anxiously:

"What about the other members of the Xue family?"

Zhan Ershi glanced coldly and said indifferently:
"That's none of my business!"

Aunt Xue wanted to continue begging, so Baochai hurriedly grabbed her mother's sleeve and shook her head slightly.

Aunt Xue sighed deeply, not daring to say anything more, and continued to "sell her daughter for fame":

"General, you have been so kind and generous. My Xue family has no way to repay you. We are willing to give Xiangling to you as your concubine. I hope you will accept her."

Zhan Ershisi refused a few times, but the Xue family was determined to win him over and insisted on sending their daughter to them, so he had no choice but to agree.

Taking a concubine is different from marrying a wife. The procedures are not that complicated and the wedding night can take place that same night.

(End of this chapter)

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