noffsinger Chapter 245 The Mad Couple 9
Chapter 245 The Mad Couple 9
Just as Wu Wanqing was rendered speechless by Wu Daniu's scolding, Xiao Mumu suddenly rushed in from outside the door.
Her face was pale, her eyes held a mixture of panic and stubbornness, and her voice was hurried.
"Grandpa, Mom, stop arguing! I'll pay this thousand taels of silver!"
Upon hearing Xiao Mumu's words, Wu Wanqing's expression changed instantly, her voice becoming sharp:
"Mu Mu, are you crazy? A thousand taels of silver, where did you get the money?"
Xiao Mumu bit her lip, a resolute glint in her eyes:
“Mother, I am pregnant with Zhixiao’s child. His debts are my debts. I will pay this thousand taels of silver!”
Upon hearing this, Wu Wanqing's face turned ashen.
She stood up abruptly, her voice filled with anger: "Mu Mu, what nonsense are you spouting? How can an unmarried girl like you say such things?"
Xiao Mumu raised her head, her eyes filled with tears, her voice tinged with stubbornness:
"Mother, I'm not lying! I'm pregnant with Zhixiao's child. I'll give you the thousand taels of silver! We're already engaged anyway, so what does it matter whether it's mine or his?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Wanqing was stunned, as if struck by lightning, and remained frozen in place for a long time, unable to recover.
She never imagined that her daughter would do such a thing.
But since things had come to this point, she could only stand on Xiao Mumu's side.
Wu Wanqing sighed deeply, her tone tinged with helplessness:
"Fine, fine. Since you are already pregnant with Li Zhixiao's child, then I will pay the one thousand taels of silver."
She took out a thousand taels of silver notes from her sleeve; these were the silver notes Wu Wanqing had originally intended to use to buy some jewelry.
But now I have no choice but to give it to Ji Xiaosong, even though it hurts!
Ji Xiaosong accepted the thousand taels of silver notes handed to her by Wu Wanqing, gave a slight curtsy, and said in a calm but cold tone: "Since the matter is settled, I will not bother you any longer. Farewell."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and walked out of the general's mansion with a calm and composed gait, as if the dispute just now had nothing to do with her.
Upon seeing this, Wu Chufeng's eyes flashed with amusement, and he quickly followed after them.
"Miss Ji, wait a moment!" Wu Chufeng's voice came from behind.
Ji Xiaosong stopped and turned to look at Wu Chufeng, a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Young Master Wu, is there anything else?"
Wu Chufeng smiled, his tone slightly teasing: "Miss Ji, what happened today has certainly broadened my horizons. However, I advise you not to leave so soon. How about we have a chat?"
Ji Xiaosong raised an eyebrow slightly and said calmly, "Young Master Wu, please speak frankly."
Wu Chufeng took a few steps closer and lowered his voice, saying:
“Miss Ji, although you got the money today, do you think it’s over? Wu Wanqing and Xiao Mumu are not easy to deal with. They will not let you off easily. You made them lose face today, and they will come after you sooner or later.”
Ji Xiaosong knew this, of course, but she wasn't afraid.
Lee Ji-hyo only received a few lashes; how could that be enough to take someone's life?
However, these trump cards will not be revealed to anyone.
Wu Chufeng's attitude piqued Ji Xiaosong's interest. As a member of the Wu family, not only did he not help his own family, but he also always seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold and wanted to help her.
The show must go on, and the fact that things went so smoothly today is largely thanks to him.
She smiled faintly, her tone tinged with sarcasm: "Is Young Master Wu reminding me, or threatening me?"
Wu Chufeng shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of sincerity:
“Miss Ji, you misunderstand. I’m not here to threaten you, I’m here to help you. I greatly admire your performance today, and I would like to befriend you. After all, I’m considered an ‘insider’ in the General’s Mansion. With my help, they won’t dare to act rashly.”
Ji Xiaosong looked at Wu Chufeng, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes:
"Why would Young Master Wu help me? We've only just met, why are you so interested in me?"
Wu Chufeng smiled, his tone tinged with amusement:
“Miss Ji, you are a smart woman, so I won’t hide it from you. Wu Wanqing and Xiao Mumu have always been arrogant and disdainful of others because of their father’s favor. I’ve disliked them for a long time. Today, you made them suffer a great loss, and I feel very happy. Helping you is also helping myself.”
Upon hearing this, a look of understanding flashed in Ji Xiaosong's eyes.
She smiled slightly, her tone tinged with a hint of teasing: "I see. Young Master Wu intends to use me to deal with them?"
Wu Chufeng shrugged, his tone relaxed: "With your abilities, you can't handle them. The reason you're able to walk out of here alive today is partly because my father has a bottom line, and partly because I was there, and also because this matter has a wide impact. I just think you're still useful for now."
Hearing this, Ji Xiaosong's tone was somewhat teasing: "Young Master Wu is quite frank. However, since you think I'm 'useful,' how about you do me another small favor?"
Wu Chufeng raised an eyebrow, his tone showing a hint of interest: "Oh? What kind of help?"
“I have traveled a long way to the capital with nothing. Since Young Master Wu wants to cooperate with me, why not help me solve the problems of food, clothing and lodging first? After all, if I don’t even have a place to stay, I’m afraid I can’t be of any help to Young Master Wu.”
Upon hearing this, Wu Chufeng's eyes flashed with amusement, and then he laughed heartily: "Miss Ji is indeed straightforward! Alright, leave this little matter to me."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked into the general's mansion. As he walked, he said to Ji Xiaosong, "Miss Ji, please wait a moment. I will make the arrangements right away."
Not long after, Wu Chufeng came over with a man who looked like a butler.
The steward held a heavy money bag in his hands and respectfully handed it to Wu Chufeng.
Wu Chufeng took the money pouch and casually tossed it to Ji Xiaosong, his tone somewhat nonchalant:
“Miss Ji, here is a thousand taels of silver notes and some loose silver, enough for you to live a comfortable life in the capital. As for accommodation, I have already arranged a courtyard for you in the south of the city, and you can move in at any time.”
Ji Xiaosong took the money pouch, weighed it in his hand, and smiled, "Young Master Wu is indeed generous. But where did this thousand taels of silver come from?"
Wu Chufeng smiled, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing: "Of course it was taken from my dad's private treasury. Anyway, he has so much money, it would be a waste if he couldn't spend it all, and he can't leave it all to those ungrateful wretches."
"Young Master Wu is indeed filial."
"It's not about filial piety, it's just about making the most of what you have. Come on, I'll just take you to the new house, so you won't get killed on the way to the courtyard."
Wu Chufeng had the steward arrange a driver, and the two of them went to the new courtyard.
When they arrived, the steward had already exchanged the deeds, and the new courtyard was now registered under Ji Xiaosong's name.