Feng Jin Yuan's head began to hurt whenever he heard that it was related to money. Once the retainer said the word "debt collection," his mind began to spin. He desperately tried to recall when he had borrowed money from Ding Feng Bank? And he had borrowed 200 thousand taels? That was impossible! He had no recollection of it!
Feng Jin Yuan's mind was filled with curiosity. The other members of the Feng family also had similar thoughts. Cheng Jun Mei asked him: "Was it master who borrowed the money?"
The retainer picked up on the conversation: "This time, it really was not master. The person that came said that the money was borrowed by the elder madam when she was still alive. There was also a written agreement, and there was a fingerprint on it."
Upon hearing that it was the elder madam, Feng Jin Yuan let out a sigh of relief. Although money was still tight, in any case, he had managed to preserve his face. He said to the retainer: "Go and bring them over here."
The retainer was a little troubled and looked at the mourning hall: "This … isn't appropriate, right?"
Cheng Jun Man helplessly shook her head and made the decision: "Let's go to the front yard!"
Only someone was left to keep watch over the mourning hall. All of the masters of the Feng manor walked toward the front yard. Zirui shook Feng Yu Heng's hand: "Sis, are we going back to eat or are we going to watch the excitement?"
Feng Yu Heng said: "Of course, we're going to watch the excitement." After saying this, she was puzzled and questioned: "Where exactly did elder madam borrow this money? The Feng family doesn't even have a deed. What did she use as collateral? "
With these questions in mind, they also went to the front yard. Ding Feng Bank was the largest bank in the capital. Normally speaking, the largest shareholder of the bank was a certain prince, but as for who exactly it was, after many years of guessing, no one had been able to figure it out.
The person that had come today was a man that was nearly 40 years old. He wore a set of green robes and looked a little scholarly, but his eyes shined brightly. He was a very smart person. When this person saw the members of the Feng family come out, he quickly went forward and saluted. First, he cupped his hands and bowed to Feng Jin Yuan and the Cheng shi sisters. He then turned around and kneeled to Feng Yu Heng, loudly shouting: "This commoner greets county princess Ji 'an!"
Feng Yu Heng didn't say anything. She just raised her hand and said, "Get up."
That person stood up and nodded to Feng Yu Heng. Only then did he face Feng Jin Yuan. Reaching into his sleeve, he pulled out a piece of paper. "Feng daren, this is the proof that your family's Old Madam borrowed money from Ding Feng Bank before she passed away. At that time, there were three copies. Both of us kept one copy each and sent one copy to the magistrate's office. Although the borrowing date has not yet arrived, the old madam has already passed away. According to the rules, this certificate must be returned by the current head of the Feng manor. "
Feng Jin Yuan furrowed his brow and received the receipt. Sure enough, the amount borrowed was clearly written on it. The matriarch's handprint and her own personal seal were also on it. He was a little annoyed. It was a total of two hundred thousand taels. Why did the old lady borrow so much money?
At this time, An shi spoke up, saying: "On the second day after the heavy rain stopped, the elder madam sent off second granduncle and third granduncle's families that had come to seek refuge in Feng Tong county. When they left, this concubine also sent them off for a while. It seemed that I heard second granduncle thank elder madam for the money that she had given them to settle in. At that time, this concubine thought that elder madam had used her own money to supplement it. Now, it seems … it's most likely this, right? "
Cheng Jun Man immediately ordered a servant: "Go count the things that were left behind in Shu Ya courtyard." She then said to Feng Jin Yuan: "Sister An's words are somewhat reasonable. At that time, I was also curious as to why they were sent away in such a rush, but if they had such a large sum of money, there would be no need to worry about finding a place to settle down."
Upon hearing this, Han shi exploded: "No wonder that group of old things happily left. It turns out that they took such a large sum of money from our family!" She grabbed Feng Jin Yuan with a panicked expression: "Husband, you must chase them back. They must have threatened elder madam. If elder madam does not give them money, they will not leave. Elder madam thought about how the manor is no longer the same as it was in the past, and she was busy moving. With no other choice, she could only go and lend them money. What is this? It's extortion! The pitiful elder madam is being threatened like this right before she leaves. Just thinking about it really makes my heart ache. "As she spoke, she wiped away some tears. Unfortunately, it was just for show. How could there be any tears?
The person from the bank could no longer bear to continue watching and said: "Lord Feng, as for why elder madam Feng borrowed this money and where the money was spent, that is a matter for your Feng family. Please return the money first. As for the rest, you can discuss it on your own!"
Feng Jin Yuan snorted coldly and said something worse than a bandit: "Go and find whoever borrowed the money from you!" After saying this, he threw the receipt at the person from the bank and waved his hand, "Send the guest out!"
"Hold on!" That person loudly shouted and desperately struggled to break free from the retainer that had come forward to stop him. He then faced Feng Jin Yuan and said with a look of disbelief: "Lord Feng, how can you say such a thing? Although you are currently a fifth rank official, you were previously the prime minister! The prime minister of the court is only second to one and above everyone else. How could someone of your status say such a thing? It's written in black and white on this certificate that the borrowing period is one year. However, if the borrower dies during the borrowing period, the debt will be automatically transferred to the next of kin. The government has a record of this, so you can't deny it! "
First, he flattered Feng Jin Yuan then brought up Da Shun's laws, leaving Feng Jin Yuan with nothing to say. But at the same time, he truly did not have any money. Even if he had the heart to fill the hole that the matriarch had dug, he did not have any money!
He looked at Cheng Jun Man with a troubled expression, wanting her to make a decision. But Cheng Jun Man could not bring out such a large amount of money. She could only shake her head at him, expressing that there was nothing she could do.
For a while, everyone was frozen in place. Nobody knew what they should do.
Not long after, the servant who had gone to Shu Ya courtyard returned. Arriving in front of Cheng Jun Man, he reported: "Reporting to Eldest Madam, in Shu Ya courtyard's storehouse, other than the items that the matriarch has collected over the years, we can only find less than fifty taels of silver. There is not a single banknote."
Feng Jin Yuan's heart chilled. He secretly cursed the matriarch for being foolish. Was there a need to spend so much money to get rid of the beggars in the old home? But the matriarch had already died. There was no point in complaining. He looked at the family members in the courtyard. Following the matter with the deed, he felt helpless once more.
At this time, what was completely unexpected was that Feng Yu Heng would actually speak up. She asked the person from the bank: "The Feng family is currently nothing more than the family of a standard fifth rank official. Even this residence is something that his Majesty wants to take back. This county princess asks you, what did the matriarch use as collateral to borrow money from you? "
That person replied: "Replying to county princess, there was no collateral."
"What?" Han shi shrieked: "There was no collateral? Then you still dared to borrow money? When has Ding Feng Bank been so generous? Thinking back to that year, our Brilliant Dance House used a workshop as collateral for 100 thousand taels of silver, yet you refused. Now, you actually dare to give us money without any collateral? " She spoke without thinking, as she anxiously brought up what had happened in the brothel before she had entered the Feng manor.
Once these words came out, it was truly a slap to Feng Jin Yuan's face. Who in the capital did not know what sort of place Brilliant Dance House was. Although he had secretly suppressed the Brilliant Dance House over the past few years, it had still been popular for many years. When it was brought up, everyone knew about it.
Now, Feng Jin Yuan's concubine had openly said "our Brilliant Dance House" in front of outsiders. Was this not clearly announcing her background to the public? Feng Jin Yuan could no longer endure, as he slapped Han shi across the face. Han shi saw stars from this slap. If it was not for a maidservant supporting her in time, perhaps she would have fallen to the ground.
But she did not dare say anything. She also realized that she had said something wrong. This sort of mistake was practically fatal. If it was not for her being pregnant, she really wondered if Feng Jin Yuan would have sent a hidden guard to kill her on the spot.
Han shi had been hit, and nobody tried to stop her. Even less, nobody showed any pity. Cheng Jun Man told her with a cold expression: "You must remember your status clearly. If you truly liked your previous life, when the child is born, I will arrange for someone to send you out of the manor. From that moment forward, you will no longer have anything to do with the Feng family."
Han shi's face turned white with fear. Trembling, she stood there with her two servants, unable to say a single word.
Feng Yu Heng had no intention of watching this farce, as she asked the person from the bank: "Since there was no collateral, why did you give out the money?"
The person from the bank spoke as if it was natural, "Because she is county princess' grandmother! When the Feng family's elder madam came to our Ding Feng Bank, she spoke to us as county princess Ji 'an's grandmother. At that time, county princess was still outside the city saving the people. The Feng family was in trouble, so we could not not help. "
While this person spoke, he continued to look at Feng Yu Heng. He did not dodge or dodge, nor was he in a rush. His voice was calm, and his tone was firm. Feng Yu Heng could see that everything he said was true.
She helplessly smiled bitterly. It turned out that her face was quite valuable. It turned out that the Feng family's elder madam was not stupid in the slightest.
Upon hearing this, Feng Jin Yuan became spirited. Looking at Feng Yu Heng, he asked her: "Heng Heng, what do you think of this matter?"
Feng Yu Heng smirked and said: "What else could I think of it. Since ancient times, debts must be repaid. Could it be that father wants to renege on this money? Grandmother passed away, and the person to carry the family's burden is naturally father, but father is currently unable to carry this burden. As the Feng family's daughter of the first wife, I must carry it. Moreover, this money is for second granduncle and third granduncle's families to settle down and settle down. They went a long way to bring back the ancestral tablets. For this bit of money, the Feng family is not at all excessive. " She reached into her sleeve and pulled out 200 thousand taels of banknotes from her space. She then handed them to Huang Quan, "Go with this sir to the government office and get the proof back. This county princess will pay for this. But … "She then looked at the person from the bank and said with a heavy expression:" This is the first time, and it will also be the last time. If someone dares to use this county princess' name to scam people again, this county princess will definitely burn down Ding Feng Bank. I will do as I say. If you don't believe me, just give it a try. "
The person from the bank was so scared that his face turned white. He did not doubt the veracity of Feng Yu Heng's words in the slightest. This county princess was the Ninth Prince's future princess. Not to mention burning down a bank, even if she wanted to burn down half of the capital, perhaps the Ninth Prince would not even blink.
He quickly kowtowed to Feng Yu Heng then followed Huang Quan and left without another word.
Feng Jin Yuan let out a long sigh. Before he could say a few words, he heard Cheng Jun Man loudly say: "Someone come! Go fetch some brush and ink. Have master write a receipt for second young miss! "
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