"What, fifty thousand taels, are you crazy?" When Zhang Hanshi heard this astonishing number, he couldn't help but exhale, "Don't say it's a seven-rank county order, even if it's a first-grade official, I'm afraid that there is no 50,000 taels of silver at home." Even if the lion opens his mouth wide, your mouth is too big! ”

Li Miaoqiu also felt that 50,000 taels of silver was a bit appalling, and her expression was also very shocked, and she said for a while: "Sister Sujin, I know that you are upset for me, but 50,000 taels of silver is really too much." That thin lover must not be able to take it out, isn't it difficult for us to do this? In this way, will not I be infamous for being greedy for money? ”

When Zhang Hanshi heard this, he hurriedly said: "Yes, it's still Miss Li who is reasonable, what I said just now, I said something heavier, and I will compensate you." It's just that things have developed to this point, there must be a solution, since we are sitting here, we should also have an attitude to solve things with each other, the lion opens his mouth, what is the matter? ”

Bai Sujin still had a cold face, as if he hadn't heard the conversation between the two just now, and said without a trace of ups and downs in his voice: "Mrs. Zhang, I have already said that 50,000 taels, not a single cent is missing, go back and tell the negative man, either take the money, or wait for the criminal department to decree the crime." Within two days, we couldn't see the silver, so we went to Beijing to file a complaint, and let the negative man watch it! ”

Zhang Han's angry face was pale, his whole body trembled a little, and his voice rose sharply, and he said hatefully: "What are you, but a slut who runs a shop, and you dare to argue with me." I tell you the truth, after I go back, within a moment and a half, I will send someone to seal your shop, arrest you in prison, and make you suffer all the punishment. Look at how dare you talk to me. ”

Li Miaoqiu originally planned to swallow her anger, she didn't want to make things stiff, seeing Zhang Han's cruel words, she actually pleaded for Bai Sujin, and said repeatedly: "Madam, this matter is just a matter between you and me, Sister Sujin is also excited to do this, and I hope Mrs. forgiveness, don't embarrass Sister Sujin." I have accepted the three hundred taels of silver tickets, and I will leave tomorrow, hoping that my wife will raise her noble hand and not implicate others because of me. ”

Zhang Han's purpose in coming here was to solve the problem, and when he saw Li Miaoqiu's relief, his mood was half better. In addition, with her identity, it is really unseemly to quarrel with a people's woman, so she said: "Since this is the case, I am relieved, I am the county lady, and naturally I will not be as knowledgeable as a vulgar woman." Then please let Miss Li leave as soon as possible! ”

Bai Sujin wanted to step forward and say something more, but Li Miaoqiu stretched out his hand to stop him, and motioned to Bai Sujin with his eyes not to speak again, so as not to cause more trouble. Bai Sujin thought for a moment, but after all, he didn't say a word.

Zhang Hanshi also thought that Bai Sujin's fierce words just now were just out of sympathy for Li Miaoqiu, who was also an abandoned woman, and saw that Bai Sujin no longer spoke, and only thought that his own intimidation of her had played a role, so he couldn't help but feel better, Shi Shiran got up, and didn't say anything more, supported by Cui'er, and left the matchmaker shop.

Zhang's house.

"Madam, I heard that you went to the matchmaker shop today to find that crazy woman." Zhang Runcheng asked in a hurried tone.

As soon as Zhang Han's front foot entered the door, Zhang Runcheng came to inquire about the progress of the matter. However, Zhang Han's family is a woman's family after all, and there is no reason for her husband not to be angry when he does such a thing. Therefore, Zhang Han's expression was very displeased, and his tone was a little stiffer, and he said coldly: "That's right, I went to see her, if I hadn't met that slut, I wouldn't have known that you had deceived me so many things." ”

At this time, Zhang Runcheng took care of the vinegar between women, for him, the most important thing at the moment was his reputation and future. He didn't care about Zhang Han's cold eyes, let alone what to explain, and hurriedly asked: "That day, I drove the slut out, thinking that it would be inappropriate after all, what if that slut had hatred and ruined my reputation outside?" ”

Zhang Hanshi said coldly: "The master is thinking about reputation now, why didn't he think about reputation when he did this kind of thing?" The people of a county praised you for being a feudal official, and you didn't forget the wife of the chaff, it turned out that there were already people outside. ”

Zhang Runcheng's face was scornful, and he said softly: "I didn't control it for a while, I was bewitched by that slut, I'm sorry for Madame." It's just that the situation is urgent now, and I ask my wife to tell me quickly, how is the slut now? ”

Zhang Han's eyebrows furrowed slightly, stared at Zhang Runcheng for a while, and said unhurriedly: "That slut said, if you don't accept her as a concubine, she will publicize how you are unkind and unrighteous in the market, and how you kill your parents and children, so that the whole people in Suzhou know that the county magistrate of Anxian County is such an unbearable person." ”

Zhang Runcheng blurted out: "She really said that, alas, if this is the case, in order to protect my reputation and future, I will have to wronged my wife." Then I'll take her into the house now, give her a name, and give her a good birth, so that nothing goes wrong. ”

When Zhang Hanshi heard this, he became even more angry in his heart, thinking that Zhang Runcheng's old love for Li Miaoqiu was unforgettable, and he took this opportunity to convince himself, and at the same time, he was glad that he had taken the first step earlier and sent Li Miaoqiu away with three hundred taels of silver.

"No need, I have already given the slut a sum of silver, the slut saw the money, quickly took it, and said that he would leave Suzhou tomorrow, so that the master will have no worries."

"Really?" Zhang Runcheng was overjoyed, and said busily: "It's better in this way, it's still Mrs. who understands the general situation and takes care of the overall situation, you are really my good lady, and you helped me solve a ** annoyance." ”

Cui'er looked a little hesitant, and interjected on the side: "Master, you have to compensate Mrs. in the future, Mrs. went to see Miss Li today, but she suffered a lot of grievances, and even the slaves and maids felt angry." ”

Zhang Runcheng sighed, and said suspiciously: "Since Mrs. went with the silver and gave it to the slut, the slut took it and it was over, why was she angry and aggrieved, didn't the slut say something inappropriate?" ”

Zhang Hanshi thought that since the matter had been resolved, there was no need to repeat the past, and it was just a few quarrels between women. But after thinking about it, Zhang Runcheng did such an unsightly thing behind his back, and he was quite generous, not only did he not cry or make trouble, but also tried to solve the matter.

Zhang Runcheng has been a little moved by such a standard good wife, and if he adds oil and vinegar and exaggerates the great grievances he has suffered in order to protect Zhang Runcheng's reputation and future, maybe it will have a better effect. Perhaps, after this incident, Zhang Runcheng will cherish himself more and respect himself.

Thinking of this, Zhang Hanshi pretended to wipe his tears with a handkerchief, made a sad expression and said: "The master doesn't know, after I went, I told the master about his hardships, and gave the slut a hundred taels of silver tickets, so that she could find a better way out." As a result, the slut demanded a sky-high price, claiming that he had to pay five hundred taels of silver before the matter was settled. Again, I can say that the slut reluctantly agreed to settle the matter with three hundred taels of silver. ”

Cui'er is accustomed to observing words and feelings, and when she saw Zhang Han's sad tears, she hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Yes, that slut is too ignorant, and she keeps insulting Mrs. for taking away her husband, saying that since she can't marry her lord and enjoy glory and wealth for the rest of her life, she must give enough compensation." What's even more infuriating is that the shopkeeper of the matchmaker shop also claimed to ask for 50,000 taels of silver, saying that if he didn't give it within two days, he would go to the capital with the slut, go to the criminal department, and sue the master. It's really crazy to think about money, and the lion has opened his mouth so much. ”

When Zhang Runcheng heard this, his expression was shocked, and he quickly stood up and asked loudly: "What, 50,000 taels, if you can't take it out, you will go to Beijing to sue me." Madame, didn't you settle the matter, how can you still say this, how can this be good? ”

Zhang Hanshi pursed his lips and said slowly: "The nonsense of the woman in the market, why should the master take it to heart. I frightened her only slightly, and said that I would take her to prison, but she was afraid to speak. ”

Zhang Runcheng frowned, a trace of fierceness flashed in his eyes, and he got up and sighed: "I'd rather believe it than believe it." It seems that this matter must come up with a careful plan in order to prevent future troubles forever. ”