Rebirth of the Merchant Woman's Revenge

"Madam, let's not talk about the previous things. I am in need of silver right now. I need at least 600 taels of silver. Madam, you can put forward any conditions. As long as I can do it, I will definitely help you complete it."

Gu Qiongsi had no other choice but to express his thoughts directly.

She also asked for a few hundred taels more, so that if Gu Xunwei was willing to lend her the money, she would have some extra money to reopen Yipinxiang.

Seeing how shameless Gu Qiongsi was, Gu Xunwei really admired her in her heart, but she didn't want to hear a word she said now.

However, Chenxiang and Baizhi beside her looked at each other and felt a little moved.

They naturally understood why Gu Xunwei was still unwilling to divorce Xie Chengan, but they also really felt that it was not worth it.

Even if she wanted to take revenge on Xie Chengan and the others, it was not worth it for the young lady to sacrifice her time and reputation to waste time with those scum.

"Baizhi, show the guest out." Gu Xunwei brought the tea and told Baizhi to see her out.

"From now on, Aunt Gu, no matter what the matter is, don't appear in front of me again." Gu Xunwei suddenly said this when Gu Qiongsi got up to leave.

"I really didn't expect that the young lady actually loves Sanlang so deeply. Otherwise, the young lady gives me five hundred taels of silver, and I will give Sanlang to you."

Gu Qiongsi had completely misunderstood. She thought that Gu Xunwei was unwilling to divorce Xie Chengan because she still had feelings for him and didn't want to give up just like that.

So, before I went out, I said this.

"You? Give Xie Cheng'an to me?" Gu Xunwei really admired Gu Qiongsi's thinking.

After she put down the teacup, she said, "Mrs. Gu, you guys should just live your life well. I don't want to get involved."

Even after Gu Qiongsi left the Gu Mansion and walked to Yipinxiang, she still couldn't figure out what reason Gu Xunwei had for refusing to divorce Xie Chengan until now.

Gu Xunwei might have thought about getting a divorce, but because of what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said, she still felt that if it was unreasonable, she would have an excuse and His Royal Highness would not go too far.

Gu Qiongsi would never be able to figure out these things even if he racked his brains.

As soon as he entered the study, a ledger was thrown at Gu Qiongsi's face. "You are really amazing. Now you have even lost my job. Is this what you want?"

It turned out that Xie Cheng'an had returned from the Bachelor's Mansion and went directly to Yipinxiang, waiting for Gu Qiongsi to come back and question him.

Gu Qiongsi patiently picked up the account book on the ground, and then carefully straightened the messy pages with his hands. Then he said, "Did Master Wang tell you to come back first and serve in Prince An's Mansion after a few days?"

She had already guessed these things yesterday, but Xie Cheng'an was still thinking about how to perform well in front of Master Wang.

Xie Cheng'an remained silent. He had lost face when he went to the scholar's residence today. Who could have thought that Wang Zhuo would actually ask the top scholar Sun Xingzhi to compete in poetry with him.

Moreover, I had to compose poems on the spot. I only wrote two poems and couldn't write any more. I didn't dare to use the ones that were in the previous booklet, so the atmosphere was extremely awkward for a while.

Sun Xingzhi even said jokingly, "It seems that Xie Zhuangyuan is not as talented but immoral as the outside world says."

What he meant was that Xie Cheng'an had neither talent nor virtue.

Xie Chengan was so angry at that time, but his face turned red and he couldn't say a word to refute.

Wang Zhuo came forward to explain for him, "I understand that Mr. Xie must have been helping Prince An to provide disaster relief in Jinzhou recently, so he lost the mood to compose poetry. Mr. Xie, don't worry about it."

He was very grateful at the time, and just as he was about to say thank you, he heard Wang Zhuo bluntly say, "It's just that now, the news about your aunt secretly running a brothel has caused a lot of uproar in the capital, so it's not easy for you to continue working for Prince An."

Xie Chengan was very surprised at the time, "Master, I really didn't know she would do such a thing, please understand."

"Oh, don't say anything. It's pointless to say all this now. Whether you know it or not, you can't escape the fact that you can't manage your family well. Just imagine, if a person can't manage his family well, what can he accomplish?"

Wang Zhuo's words left Xie Cheng'an speechless.

After he came out of the Bachelor's Mansion, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. The opportunity he had fought so hard for was ruined by Gu Qiongsi. So he was so angry that he ran to Yipinxiang to vent.

Gu Qiongsi put the account book on the desk and patiently explained to him, "Mr. Wang has long ago reminded His Royal Highness Prince An not to consider employing the two of us."

"However, His Royal Highness Prince An still decided to let the two of us work for him. Do you think that Master Wang's words are useful?"

Xie Cheng'an had an expression of disbelief on his face. He had always known that Master Wang was the grandfather of His Royal Highness Prince An and a strong supporter of His Royal Highness Prince An. How could His Royal Highness Prince An not listen to Master Wang's advice?

However, after listening to Gu Qiongsi's words, it seemed as if she already knew what happened when he went to the Bachelor's Mansion this time, so he believed her words a little bit.

"Mr. Wang has always been a person who attaches great importance to reputation and character. It is not surprising that he made such a decision." Gu Qiongsi said in a flat tone.

"Is everything you said true?" Xie Cheng'an still didn't believe it, but he really hoped that what she said was true.

"Of course it's true. Do you think that Master Wang doesn't know about what Sanlang did before? Or do you think that if he knew, he would still let King An appoint you?"

"Yes, yes, you are right. His Highness will definitely not listen to Master Wang. That's good." Xie Cheng'an seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief, but was still a little worried.

"If, if His Royal Highness Prince An is under pressure from Scholar Wang, then what should we do?"

Xie Cheng'an's worries are not unreasonable. Even Gu Qiongsi is worried about this issue now. After all, the brothel incident has had a very bad impact in the capital.

Especially among some high-ranking officials and nobles, they were simply despised by them and wanted to tear them apart and eat their flesh, but they still couldn't vent their hatred.

"Everything can only be confirmed after His Royal Highness Prince An returns from Jinzhou." Gu Qiongsi didn't say much and could only let Xie Chengan wait with him.

However, Jinzi downstairs could no longer wait, so he ran upstairs in a hurry and knocked on the study door anxiously.