Si Huaide gave an order, and the imperial troops he brought rushed into the Hou Mansion and began to plunder it.

Cheng Zhilan, the Marquis of Jingxi's wife, was worried about Yan Ruoli and was about to ask someone to call her, but when she turned around, she saw her walking this way.

Cheng Zhilan waved to Yan Ruoli, and when she came to her side, she reached out and held her hand.

"Child, don't be afraid."

Her palms were warm and soft, but Yan Ruoli could detect a slight tremor.

She was obviously very scared, but she pretended to be strong and comfort others.

Yan Ruoli let Cheng Zhilan hold her hand, smiled at her and said, "I'm not afraid."

Her smile, like the spring breeze turning into snow, actually made Cheng Zhilan's fearful mood much calmer.

Cheng Zhilan has been pampered since she was a child, has a gentle personality, and has not experienced any big storms.Before she got married, her father and brother doted on her, and after she got married, her husband protected her from wind and rain. She never had to worry about anything.

But now that her husband is in jail and her son has not returned home, she has to take on the responsibility of being the mother of the house.

He looks strong on the outside, but he is helpless on the inside.

At this moment, she had the illusion that it was not she who was comforting Yan Ruoli, but Yan Ruoli who was comforting her and supporting her.

Si Huaide stood at the gate of the Hou Mansion, waiting with pride.

He calculated how much property he needed to report, and the rest was all his own.No, I can’t keep it all to myself, but also give a part to Yan Xiu.

After all, it was Yan Xiu who recommended him to the emperor to raid homes.

Confiscating a house is a bad job, and I don’t know how many people want to rob it.If it weren't for Yan Xiu's recommendation, he would never have been able to win over those people.

Yan Xiu is also waiting anxiously now.It should be said that he was more anxious than Si Huaide.

The Prime Minister's Mansion had become empty for no apparent reason, and the whole family was waiting for him to feed him. He had to get some money quickly.

I originally expected to get the dowry back in exchange for some money, and then fill my family's stomach first.Little did he know that the carriage would catch fire for no apparent reason, leaving only ashes.

He was now hoping that Si Huaide could share a windfall with him and solve the current crisis in the Prime Minister's Office.

The soldiers who ransacked the house soon came back one after another, faster than Siweide had imagined, and with fewer things in their hands than he had imagined.

what are these?

The more Si Huaide looked at it, the tighter his brows furrowed.

Why are they all worthless iron pots, brooms, wooden barrels and poles?Even the dishes are made of coarse porcelain, nothing finer.

"Idiot, why are you moving these things?" Si Huaide yelled angrily, "Are you looking at this general? Just bring the valuable things."

The soldiers all looked at each other.

"General, these are the only things. The rest are just furniture. They are too heavy to move. If you want to see them, we will move them over right away."

"No need. Let's go look for something valuable. Dig three feet into the ground and find it for me."

Si Huaide was so angry that he blew his beard and stared.These idiots, is he someone who can value a few pieces of broken furniture?

What he wants is silver, jewelry, and valuable calligraphy and painting antiques.

"General, money, I have money."

A soldier holding a big box ran over panting to ask for credit.

Si Huaide was so happy that he grabbed it with his hands.This is right, this is what he wants.

He couldn't wait to open the box. In the big box, there were only a few hundred taels of silver and a stack of banknotes.The total value of the banknotes was only over 2000 taels.

Sihuaide couldn't believe his eyes. He turned it over and counted it several times. It was really only this little.

The soldiers searched the Hou Mansion several times, almost turning it upside down. In the end, they only found these few thousand taels of silver and a bunch of land deeds, and nothing else of value.

Yan Ruoli's dowry was also rummaged through.The dowry of the eldest daughter of the prime minister's family, the dowry of more than a dozen carriages, turned out to be all worthless bottles and empty boxes, without even the money to put the bottom of the boxes.

Si Huaide was furious.

In his plan, there were more than these properties to be reported.How could he deduct such an idea?

Not to mention deductions, if he reported it truthfully, the higher-ups would find it hard to believe it.

Is the dignified Jingxi Hou Mansion so poor?

"Where is the money?"

Sihuaide snapped the whip in his hand and asked Cheng Zhilan fiercely.

What happened to Mrs. Jingxi Hou?He was immediately exiled and was not even as good as a civilian. He could bully anyone he wanted.

Cheng Zhilan was even more shocked than him.She is in charge of the Hou Mansion, and she knows very well how much property there is in the house.It can't be just that.

Just when she didn't know how to answer, Yan Ruoli answered for her: "There is only so much money in the house. The general's men are so powerful. Even if we want to hide it, there is no place to hide it."

"Smart teeth."

Si Huaide cursed angrily and turned to Yan Ruoli.

When he saw Yan Ruoli, his eyes suddenly lit up and his heart beat wildly.

What a beautiful little girl, if I could get this home, she would be better than all the concubines in the family put together.

Even if I don't get the money today, it's still worth it if I can get this little girl back.

Si Huaide changed his face and asked with a smile, "What's your name?"

Yan Ruoli turned her head away, not wanting to answer him.

This man's eyes were fascinated, and he could tell what he was planning at a glance.

Si Huaide was about to get angry when one of his men hurried over and whispered something to him.

Si Huaide's eyes flickered and he made rapid calculations in his mind.

It turns out that this girl is actually the young Marquis's bride, a beautiful young lady. Does he want it or not?

If the Hou Mansion falls, don't worry.Yan Xiang doesn't seem to like this eldest lady very much. It should be fine if he takes her away.

Even if Yan Xiang cares about this daughter, Yan Xiang will be grateful to him if he saves her from fire and water and prevents her from being exiled.

Si Huaide quickly figured it out, pointed the whip in his hand at Yan Ruoli and said, "You are lucky, this general has taken a liking to you. Come with me, and I will guarantee that you will live a good life in the future."

Yan Ruoli replied seriously: "I have already married the young Marquis. I am a member of the Ye family when I am born, and a ghost of the Ye family when I die. Master Si, please find another good match."

Si Huaide scoffed: "Haven't you guys not worshipped yet? If you haven't worshipped, it doesn't count."

"Although I didn't have time to worship today, I was also carried into Ye's house in a sedan chair with eight carriages. Why don't I count it?" Yan Ruoli went back.

In ancient times, as long as they were engaged, they were considered members of the husband's family, not to mention that she had already been sent to Ye's family.

Cheng Zhilan held Yan Ruoli's hand tightly and said, "Yes, Ruoli is my daughter-in-law and a member of my Ye family. We will naturally choose another auspicious day for her and Wei Yun to worship in the future."

Si Huaide said in a disdainful tone: "Is a cripple worthy of your exile?"

"What's wrong with being disabled? Being disabled is better than you." Yan Ruoli glared at Si Huaide.

The young Marquis is obviously such a good person, so much better than this bad guy.

It is written in the book that Si Huaide has done all the bad things.If he wasn't strong enough, he might be able to become a mini-boss.

Si Huaide was irritated and cursed: "You little bitch, it's your blessing that I like you. Don't toast me and you'll be punished with a drink."

He rushed forward and wanted to take Yan Ruoli away by force.

"stop."

With an angry shout, a horse galloped towards this side. The man on the horse was dressed in dazzling red.

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