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

Chapter 489 Counter-calculation

Marquis Rong'an planned to have a calm conversation and try to find out their true thoughts.

Liang Minglang was extremely annoyed.

He's not that free.

Why is the Rong'an Marquis's mansion like a persistent leech, never-ending?
In the private teahouse room, where the atmosphere was extremely private, Marquis Rong An, with his arrogant demeanor, instinctively adopted a more formal posture when he saw Liang Minglang enter.

He knew he would come, which proves that he was right.
Little did they know that Liang Minglang wanted to make things clear to their family and tell them not to try this again.

"How is the Xu family? How have they been lately?"

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When Liang Minglang heard him speak so calmly and casually, everyone present was a little dumbfounded.

Liang Minglang was immediately enraged: "Marquis Rong'an! Have you no shame? Why are you asking about my wife?"

Marquis Rong'an was also furious, his face darkening as he sneered, "There are no outsiders here, why are you putting on this act? Go back and tell Madam Xu that that's enough. If she continues to cause such a scene, it's gone too far. The more she acts like this, the less likely I am to acknowledge her. If she obediently submits and listens, I might consider accepting her. Although I can't publicly acknowledge her back, it's not impossible for our two families to have some private dealings."

"hehe!"

Liang Minglang didn't know what to say.

But if we don't say anything, who knows what other ideas this weirdo might come up with?
"Marquis Rong'an is a man of considerable standing, and such despicable behavior is truly despicable! When has my wife ever said anything about admitting or denying anything? Never! She was merely telling you a story; aren't you all overthinking it?"

"Does Marquis Rong'an think my wife is your daughter? Do you have any proof? If not, it's just nonsense! If these words spread and ruin my wife's reputation, then let's meet before the Emperor."

"you!"

"What exactly is the matter concerning Marquis Rong'an today?"

Marquis Rong'an found himself unable to speak.

He had just said that Xu Zhichun was his daughter, but then he turned around and wanted Liang Minglang to marry Bai Jinfu, the niece of his wife's family.
However, he didn't let himself be troubled for too long. In a flash of inspiration, he came up with a perfect solution: "Jinfu is a good girl. Why don't you marry her as your concubine? With Jinfu as a cover, no one will think it's wrong for Xu to visit her parents' home often. We're all family, and we can live in harmony like this from now on. Wouldn't that be better?"

Seeing his eyes light up and his joyful expression, Liang Minglang was certain that he genuinely thought it was a good idea.

Liang Minglang felt nauseous.

"Absolutely impossible!"

Liang Minglang was too lazy to say another word to him, so he got up and left.

He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would lose control and start hitting people.

Marquis Rong'an was even angrier than him, slamming his fist on the table and unleashing a string of curses in a fit of rage.

Unfortunately, Liang Minglang didn't bother to pay any attention and had already left.

"I'm furious! This is outrageous! This is outrageous!"

Once again ignored, even though no one was present, Marquis Rong'an still felt a burning embarrassment on his face.

This time, he finally saw clearly that Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang truly had no intention of recognizing their Rong'an Marquis's mansion.

He has already taken the initiative to back down and give them a way out. If they were willing, why would they be so arrogant at a time like this? Why wouldn't they just go along with it?

That didn't happen. This only shows that they really didn't have that intention.

Logically, Marquis Rong'an should have felt happy and relieved, but he did not.

Liang Minglang thought the matter was over, since he had made himself very clear.

Unexpectedly, the Rong'an Marquis's mansion seemed to be under some kind of evil spell, and they still hadn't given up.

They actually resorted to the foolish tactic of trying to force him into submission by making it a fait accompli.

Fortunately, Liang Minglang had never let his guard down around anyone from the Rong'an Marquis's residence. Even though more than half a month had passed, he remained vigilant whenever he appeared with anyone from the Rong'an Marquis's residence.

This also allowed them to avoid the scheme of Xue Han, the heir of the Marquis of Rong'an, at a banquet held at the home of the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War.

Liang Minglang had already sent his trusted confidants to keep a close eye on Xue Han, so all of Xue Han's schemes seemed transparent to him. Before he even came knocking, they were already jumping around.

What are they relying on?

Could it be some pitiful so-called "blood ties"?

They don't still think that as long as there's this so-called blood relation, Zhichun and they wouldn't dare to do anything to them, no matter how much they talk, in reality.

Liang Minglang wasn't going to tolerate it anymore. Since there was still a lingering illusion, he might as well shatter it first.

Liang Minglang turned the tables on Xue Han, who fell into the trap himself. He and his cousin Bai Jinfu were caught red-handed on the bed with their clothes disheveled, and the scene became quite chaotic.

Bai Jinfu covered her face and screamed, bursting into tears. Xue Han, on the other hand, was furious and cursed loudly that the dog surnamed Liang had ruined her life!
However, Liang Minglang was no longer present at this time.

Even if he were there, so what? He could even go up to Xue Han and slap him twice, scolding him for slander.

The Rong'an Marquis's residence was in an uproar.

Lady Rong'an was crying, Aunt Bai was crying, and Bai Jinfu was crying even more. Xue Han was furious and resentful, while Marquis Rong'an's face turned ashen.

Aunt Bai was absolutely determined not to let Bai Jinfu become a concubine. How could her daughter possibly become a concubine? Now that things had come to this, she cried as she pleased, but she also knew that she had to fight for more and greater benefits for herself. She cried as a victim, and her emotions were so genuine and heartfelt.

Lady Rong'an was truly caught in the middle, torn between her son and her niece. She felt like her heart was being torn in two, but everyone blamed her and no one understood her.

Even if she cried, it was no use.

Besides, Aunt Bai and her daughter cried much better than her; her little bit of crying didn't earn her any sympathy at all.

Xue Han is already engaged to the youngest daughter of the Minister of Rites. This marriage was only secured after Consort Xue entered the palace; otherwise, how could Xue Han, from a scholarly family and the daughter of a high-ranking official, have gotten her a chance?
The Rong'an Marquis's family was very satisfied with this marriage and was very proud of it.

It's impossible for them to break off the engagement just because of Bai Jinfu.

Aunt Bai threatened suicide and refused to budge. In the end, Lady Rong'an almost knelt down and begged her before she reluctantly agreed to let Bai Jinfu become a concubine.

But she has conditions.

Bai Jinfu can officially enter Xue Han's household after his wedding, but Xue Han's eldest son or daughter must be born to Bai Jinfu. After three to five years, Bai Jinfu must become a secondary wife. From the moment she enters the household, Bai Jinfu's monthly allowance and all her treatment must be exactly the same as those of Xue Han's principal wife.

Lady Rong'an nodded in agreement, indicating that she would definitely receive the benefits, but that it should not be publicized and Xue Han's wife should not find out.

"A harmonious family brings prosperity, don't you think, sister? You also hope that Jinfu can live a peaceful and stable life, right?"