They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 429 Revenge
Master Shao took charge and released the three members of the Zeng family on the spot.

The Zeng family is local; whatever the fine is, that's the amount they'll pay. I'm not afraid they'll dare not pay.

As for Madam Zeng, she personally signed the agreement in black and white, and when the Zeng father and son left, they were speechless and couldn't utter a single word of pleading.

What can be said?
She confessed to the crime herself.

As for Madam Zeng, after careful consideration, she realized that she had been tricked by her mother-in-law. She hated her so much that she had no sympathy for Madam Zeng's current predicament and wished she would spend her life in jail and never come back.

The three members of the Zeng family were taken away. Madam Zeng didn't even glance at them, only staring at Xu Zhichun: "Where's Mingzhu? Can you release Mingzhu now? I want to see her, I want to see her!"

I wonder what happened to her pearl.
She comforted herself, thinking that as long as Mingzhu wasn't the main culprit, it wouldn't matter. It was just a matter of spending some money. Even if the Zeng family wasn't as powerful as before, they could still afford the fine.

But now she needs to find out exactly what happened to her pearl.

Xu Zhichun was deliberately being vague and ambiguous, telling only half the story and leaving the rest to her imagination, so how could he possibly satisfy her?
“Madam Zeng is joking. Our magistrate of Qingshan County is Lord Lu. Those who break the law will be dealt with by Lord Lu according to the law. Madam Zeng, it is a bit ridiculous for you to ask me to release Zeng Mingzhu. Where would I get such power? I will not do anything illegal or disorderly.”

Mrs. Zeng was stunned.

Undeterred, she asked, "Then where is Mingzhu? Where is Mingzhu now?"

Xu Zhichun gave a meaningful, cold laugh: "Naturally, she should stay where she belongs."

"What do you mean?"

"Whatever Mrs. Zeng thinks it should mean, then it means it."

Madam Zeng was in a state of confusion and panic, and couldn't help but turn to look at Master Shao.

Master Shao remained indifferent and unmoved; no one could glean any information from his expression.

"Ah!"

Xu Zhichun chuckled, finally feeling a sense of complete satisfaction.

She values ​​good and evil more than blood ties—after all, she has no blood relation with the people here, but she knows that people in this era are not like that.

Even though Xiao Yan and Xiao Juan were heartbroken by the Zeng family and wished they could sever all ties, they still shared the Zeng surname.

For their sake, she felt she had already been generous enough to the Zeng family and let them off the hook.

Unfortunately, it seems that apart from Mrs. Zeng, no one else can understand it.

Madam Zeng helped Zeng Mingzhu kidnap her. If it weren't for the space warehouse and all kinds of resources, she would have been ruined and suffered a fate worse than death at Zeng Mingzhu's hands.

This time, she will not let the Zeng family off the hook again.

Madam Zeng suddenly looked at Xu Zhichun, "You...you're playing me? You're playing me!"

Concern can cloud judgment and cause one to be blinded by a single leaf, but that doesn't mean she's stupid.

Xu Zhichun slightly curved her lips: "What is Madam Zeng talking about?"

Are they only allowed to team up to deceive and kidnap people, but not allowed to retaliate? There's no such logic in the world.

Xu Zhichun turned and left, the angry shouts and cries behind her fading into the distance. For her, it wasn't over yet.

Xu Zhichun had planned to send a visiting card to the Qin family as soon as she left the yamen, but she didn't expect that as soon as she returned to the shop, Granny Xi was already waiting with her men.

"This old servant greets Madam Xu! Congratulations on your miraculous turn of events and your auspicious turn from disaster to good fortune. Our master and mistress are overjoyed to hear that Madam Xu has returned safely and have specially sent this old servant to invite her over."

"Our lady said that although one can stay overnight in this shop, it is not as convenient as staying at our residence. Please do not be shy, Madam Xu, why not stay at our residence for the night?"

Xu Zhichun was touched, nodded and smiled to thank her, and then went with Granny Xi, taking Qu Ling with her.

Since Madam Qin and Master Qin had put in such good intentions, and the family already had a good relationship, she had no reason to refuse.

When Master Qin and Madam Qin heard from the servants that she had arrived, they personally greeted her at the door. When they talked about this unexpected incident, they sighed and felt sorry for her.

Seeing that Qu Ling was such a well-behaved and adorable little girl, Madam Qin's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but ask a few questions.

Xu Zhichun didn't hide it from her, but there was no way to tell the truth, so he omitted the part about Wu Mama and just said that he bought her because he felt sorry for her.

Madam Qin sighed deeply.

After dinner, Granny Xi took Qu Ling to rest. Xu Zhichun told Master Qin and Madam Qin about the kidnapping incident, omitting the story of the prefect of Xiangzhou.

The whole city knew that all four masters of the Zeng family had been taken away by the government a few days ago, and the disappearance of Madam Xu could not be kept secret either. Those who knew about the feud between the two families had some guesses, but no one expected that there was also the matter of the eldest daughter of the Zeng family involved.

The eldest daughter of the Zeng family claimed to be recuperating, but unexpectedly she secretly ran away. Even more unexpectedly, she had the good fortune to hook up with a wealthy merchant from another region. However, she still harbored resentment and was still thinking about revenge even now.

That's great, they've gotten revenge on her whole family.

Madam Zeng loved her daughter dearly, but unfortunately she was a muddle-headed person. She was willing to take the blame for her daughter in a confused state, and it seems that things will not end well for her.

Kidnapping is a serious crime, and besides, the person she kidnapped was Madam Shanci, so it was impossible for the Zeng family to ransom her with money.

Xu Zhichun: "The Zeng family has gone too far. I don't intend to let Madam Zeng off the hook. As for the Zeng family, I don't want to tolerate them anymore. I wonder if Master Qin might be able to help me?"

Mr. Qin tentatively asked, "Of course, but what are Madam Xu's plans?"

Xu Zhichun: "I want the Qin family to be utterly ruined. I want their business to be unable to continue. I have 20,000 taels of silver to start operations, plus priority for future cooperation, and all kinds of goods sold by the Qin family. I have them at prices as low as 30% off. I wonder if this is enough?"

She didn't have enough connections or channels, so she could only ask the Qin family for help in this regard.

Mr. Qin was both surprised and not so surprised.

Even a clay figure has some earthy qualities, let alone Madam Xu, who has come this far by no means being a clay figure.

He was actually quite curious as to where the Zeng family got their confidence that they could keep courting disaster.
Master Qin nodded hurriedly: "That's enough, that's enough. We don't need so much money. Don't worry, Madam Xu. There are many families watching the Zeng family. I'll contact them tomorrow. The Zeng family won't be able to stay in Qingshan County any longer."

The saying "when a wall falls, everyone pushes it down" applies here. The Zeng family brought this upon themselves, so let's all send them on their way.

Xu Zhichun rose and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Master Qin!"

You're welcome, you're welcome.

The next morning, Xu Zhichun invited Manager Zhong over as well, to discuss with Master Qin how to eliminate the Zeng family. She was worried about her family and would be returning soon, but Manager Zhong lived in the city, so Master Qin could consult him on anything. She would have someone deliver the silver notes to Manager Zhong, and he could spend freely without worrying about saving.