Matriarch Rules, Scumbag Begs - Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Arrogant with Wealth

The next day, Shen Qiuci went out early in the morning.

By the afternoon, when Pei Yingchun brought Landlord He to Marquis’s Mansion to ask for silver, Shen Qiuci had not returned yet.

So she prepared tea and snacks and had someone take them to the front hall to sit down.

As soon as Landlord He saw the Old madam, he praised the Marquis’s Mansion for its grandeur.

He also said that Pei Yingchun had a good eye for choosing a shop location that was extremely good, guaranteeing a prosperous business in the future.

Pei Yingchun said,

“For the same area of shop space, others would quote 1,500 taels at most. You want 2,000 taels, and I wouldn’t even blink, it’s just because I like its location.”

As she spoke, she looked at the Old madam and said in a pretentious tone,

“Actually, as long as it’s something Danyang Marquis’s Mansion wants, who cares about the price? Mother, isn’t that right?”

The Old madam also looked pleased with herself,

“It’s hard to put a price on something you love, spending a bit more silver is worth it for the happiness.”

Landlord He listened to this mother-daughter duo boasting, although he kept flattering them verbally, he was worried in his heart.

Ever since the old marquis passed away, Pei Yuanzhou, the Heir, only gets a monthly stipend of 300 taels.

For Marquis’s Mansion to come up with 2,000 taels at once is no small amount.

So he smiled and probed, “I don’t know if the Old madam plans to pay the full amount in silver or calculate the interest separately for this transaction.”

“What kind of talk is that?” The Old madam’s face immediately darkened, “The Danyang Marquis Mansion lacks nothing, especially silver. A mere 2,000 taels, naturally, will be paid in full.”

She took her pipe and took a couple of strong puffs,

“My son is capable, and there are plenty of ways to make money. Not just one shop, even if it were to buy three or five more like this, he wouldn’t even blink.”

Landlord He heard these words and immediately apologized with a smile,

“Yes, yes, yes, the Heir is very capable, I was just speaking foolishly.”

As he spoke, he took out several drawings and handed them over to the Old madam with both hands,

“These plots of land are also in the best locations in the capital, and I wouldn’t even bother showing them to ordinary people.”

“It’s only because I’ve met someone as noble as you, Old madam, that I’ll take them out. You can take a look and see if there’s anything that catches your eye.”

The Old madam was pleased by the flattery and took the drawings to study with Pei Yingchun.

One of the plots of land particularly caught her attention,

“This location looks good, I can buy it for my precious grandson to use as a private residence in the future, it would be great.”

“Old madam, you truly have a good eye!” Landlord He introduced enthusiastically,

“This plot of land is on Huajing Road, right next to the mansion of the Minister of Rites. It’s quiet in the midst of bustle, with a vast area, it’s just that the price is a bit expensive…”
He raised five fingers and said with some difficulty,

“The price is… 6,000 taels.”

“Ha! I thought it was going to be how much silver?”

The Old madam looked disdainful,

“Just 6,000 taels, it’s worth it as a birthday gift for my grandson. I’ll take it.”

“This…”

Seeing the Old madam’s decisiveness, Landlord He started to hesitate,

“To be honest with the Old madam, this plot of land has also caught the eye of the newly appointed Minister of the Court of Justice¹Dali Temple, and he’s preparing to make an offer in the next few days.”

“A 6,000 taels house, and you need to make an offer like it’s cheap?”

The Old madam smiled mockingly,

“Do you have the deed with you? Let’s sign it right now, and I’ll pay the full amount in silver to you right away.”

“Oh my! The Old madam is truly a great noble!”

Landlord He was overjoyed, like he had stumbled upon a fortune from the sky.

He took out the deed and flattered the Old madam while she signed,

“A house like this is only worthy of someone noble like you. I’ve heard that the newly appointed Minister of the Court of Justice is just a youngster, and in terms of qualifications, he’s not even worthy of carrying the Heir’s shoes in front of the Danyang Marquis Mansion!”

This flattery hit the Old madam’s sweet spot, and she signed the deed quickly.

Just as she finished signing, a panicked voice was heard from outside,

“Old madam! Something’s wrong!”

Seeing her rush in breathlessly, the Old madam was displeased,

“What is it that’s causing such a commotion?”

Liu momo glanced at Landlord He and saw that there were outsiders present. She hesitated for a long time, unsure of how to speak.

Pei Yingchun glared at her and scolded,

“The Old madam is asking you a question! Are you mute?”

Liu momo stuttered, “The Eldest wife, she…”

“She took the land deeds locked in the accounting room and sold all the shops, fields, mansions, and estates of the Marquis Mansion!”