Do You Know?: Rule the World.

Chapter 104 General Xiao Zheng, teaches Aunt Kang a lesson
Caihuan, who had been acting as the informant between the two, secretly informed Hualan about Wang Ruofu's punishment the next day.

Hua Lan didn't hide anything from Zhao Han.

In her opinion, it would be better to tell the truth herself than to let the official hear it from other sources.

In the backyard, she raised her hand to pour a cup of tea for Zhao Han and said softly, "One wrong step will lead to eternal damnation."

"I hope mother will learn her lesson this time and not be provoked by my aunt."

Zhao Han held her slightly cold hand and said, "My mother-in-law has a straightforward temper and is very simple-minded. She is easily instigated."

"But if this aunt of the Kang family is not taught a lesson, I'm afraid she will cause trouble again in the future."

Hua Lan's eyes lit up with warmth when she heard this, and then she sighed softly and said, "Your Highness knows my mother quite well."

"Although she acted rashly, one thing she never had was the slightest intention of harming anyone."

"I wonder how Your Highness intends to teach your aunt a lesson?"

Although she is her biological aunt, she can't stand her repeated instigation of trouble. In order to protect her mother and the Sheng family, Hualan no longer cares about her grandmother's face.

Zhao Han picked up the teacup with a faint smile on his lips.

"I think my father-in-law is probably trying to destroy the loan agreement now."

"After he completely destroys it, we can find an opportunity to publicize the Kang family's high-interest loan."

If this matter gets out, it will be impossible for Kang Haifeng to be reinstated.

Wang Ruoyu lost all his face among the officials and their wives in Bian Jing.

The old lady of the Wang family has the ability to cover up the affairs between Wang Ruo and the harem, but it is difficult to stop the gossips of the people.

Speaking of which, Wang Heng's official position has been stagnant over the years, which is also related to Wang Ruoyu.

Although Old Master Wang has passed away long ago, he left behind a wealth of connections.

As long as Wang Heng focused on his career and managed these relationships well, why would he have to stay in office for so many years?
Unfortunately, in order to support Wang Ruo and deal with the aftermath, the Wang family has been spending money non-stop and has been trying to beg people for help and find ways to deal with the aftermath.

Wang's aunt therefore hated Wang Ruoyu very much, but Old Lady Wang and Wang Heng were still determined to protect their sister.

Even if Wang Ruoyu wanted to use Wang Ruofu as a scapegoat, there was no written loan contract, so it was just a random accusation.

Besides, if she really did that, no matter how stupid Wang Ruofu was, she would be able to see that this sister had no sibling affection for her.

Hualan blinked.

She walked around behind Zhao Han, raised her hand and gently placed it on his shoulder, kneading it while whispering, "Auntie is very proud."

"If others knew that the Kang family had fallen to the point of relying on loan sharking to survive, it would probably be more painful than taking her life."

Zhao Han enjoyed her service and chuckled, "That's right, after all, she is the eldest daughter of the Wang family."

At this moment, Chang Qing bowed and stood outside the screen, saying respectfully, "Your Highness, Lord Zhongjing Marquis requests an audience and is waiting in the main hall."

When Zhao Han heard the three words "Zhongjing Hou", his eyebrows raised slightly.

The Zheng family of Marquis Zhongjing has always kept themselves out of trouble in the court over the years and has never participated in any party struggles.

It is a well-known family of integrity and also one of the most prominent and kind families in the capital.

Like the Ningyuan Marquis Gu family, they made their fortune through military achievements, but in terms of actual power, they far surpass the Gu family.

This is also the reason why Zhao Zongquan married his sister-in-law Xiao Shen to the second son of the Zheng family after he ascended the throne.

Lord Zheng Bingwen, the old Marquis of Zheng, is nearly seventy years old, and it is rare for him to come to visit on his own initiative.

Thinking of this, Zhao Han patted Hua Lan on the back of her hand.

In the main hall.

When Lord Zheng saw Zhao Han from afar, he quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "This old minister pays his respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhao Han stepped forward quickly and gave him a false helping hand: "Old Marquis, there is no need to be so polite."

"My Lord, you have devoted yourself to the court over the years. I feel bad for accepting such a generous gift."

Old Marquis Zheng straightened up, looked at Zhao Han inconspicuously, and a hint of approval flashed in his tiger eyes.

After some pleasantries, he put down his teacup, stroked his beard, and said, "To be honest, Your Highness, I came here for my second son, Zheng Xiao."

Lord Zheng has two sons.

The eldest son, Zheng Jun, was only twenty-six years old when he was appointed as the Pacification Commissioner of Hedong Road and stationed at Yanmen Pass. He was a rare young general in the court. The second son, Zheng Xiao, was the young General Zheng who had excellent family background, character, and appearance, but he had not yet joined the army.

Seeing the confusion on Zhao Han's face, Old Marquis Zheng sighed softly and said with a wry smile, "I am already old, and my eldest son will inherit the title in the future. The only thing I am worried about is that bastard Zheng Xiao."

"Although the eldest daughter-in-law in the family treated him very well and took good care of his food, clothing, housing and transportation since he was a child."

"But even as an old man like me, I still hope that he can achieve fame and honor with his own abilities, so that he can have a wife and children, bring honor to our family, and make all the hard work I've put into cultivating him over the years worthwhile."

"I originally planned to have him follow my brother to Daizhou and train at Yanmen Pass for a few years."

"He insists on joining your Highness's Cavalry Battalion and has been begging me for days."

Zheng Xiao wanted to come as early as when Zhao Han was recruiting elite soldiers.

But the political situation was unclear at the time, and Lord Zheng was worried about getting involved, so he stopped him.

"Parents who love their children will always plan for them. The old marquis has great intentions, and I understand them. It's not difficult to join the Cavalry Battalion..."

Before Zhao Han could finish, Old Marquis Zheng patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Although Xiao'er is a useless person, he has been training martial arts with me for many years and has mastered archery, horse riding, and shooting. What's more rare is that he can endure hardships!"

"Even if he starts from the lowest level as a soldier, he will never bring shame to His Highness!"

Seeing his sincerity, Zhao Han smiled.

"Your Excellency is too kind. I have long heard of Zheng Erlang's talent. Since Your Excellency is willing to give him up, I naturally welcome him."

Upon hearing this, Lord Zheng stood up excitedly and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your help!"

"Tomorrow morning, I will have this brat report to Commander Pei!"

"If he slacks off in the slightest, he will be punished according to military law!"

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After several days, the Western Xia envoys were about to enter the capital.

The news that Mrs. Wang from the Kang family lent money at high interest rates was also widely spread in the city.

Many officials' wives had never expected that Wang Ruoyu, who appeared to be adorned with gold and silver and relied on the old Grand Tutor Wang to be somewhat respectable, was actually doing such things behind the scenes.

The Kang family, which was already deserted, was now in even worse situation.

Kang Haifeng watched the Sheng family's prosperity rise, and was repeatedly provoked and insulted by Wang Ruoyu.

That day he specially prepared generous gifts and wanted to visit a few of his good colleagues, hoping to find a way to be reinstated.

Unexpectedly, after a complete setback, everyone tried to avoid him.

Some even advised him not to think about becoming an official anymore. He had lost his job due to being reprimanded by the government, and now he was lucky not to be punished.

Kang Mansion, backyard.

Kang Haifeng frowned and looked at Wang Ruoyu, "If it weren't for the fact that you spent three years in mourning for my parents, I would have divorced you long ago based on what you've done in the mansion over the years!"

Wang Ruoyu has been very angry these days.

She wanted to drag the Sheng family into the blame, but she had no evidence, and even several managers of the bank had disappeared.

She stiffened her neck and shouted, "Divorce letter? Divorce me now if you dare!"

"I'm afraid without my Wang family behind me, your Kang family would have collapsed long ago. If you have the guts, you should first make up for my dowry!"

"I'm lending money at high interest because you have concubines everywhere in your courtyard!"

"If you dare to divorce me, I will expose all your affairs to the world and let everyone see what you have done to the Kang family, once a noble family!"

Kang Haifeng blushed at her words.

In a fit of rage, he swung his arm and slapped Wang Ruoyu in the face.

"Snap!" With a crisp sound, five bright red fingerprints suddenly appeared on Wang Ruoyu's face.

"Kang Haifeng, you dare to hit me!" She covered her face and widened her eyes in disbelief.

Kang Haifeng looked at her coldly and said sternly, "If you dare to do anything wrong behind my back, I will tell everyone that you are insane and nail you to the door and lock you up!"

"No matter how powerful your Wang family is, don't even think about me releasing you!"

(End of this chapter)