Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 171 The goal is achieved

Zou got up from the ground and said with tears in her eyes,

"Master, in Liangzhou in the past, I was cursed by many people. Everyone said that I was shameless and had an affair with you without a matchmaker! You also felt that I was wronged at that time, and you made a solemn promise, saying that when you returned to Jiangdu City, you would immediately make me your mistress!"

"But now, we have returned to Jiangdu City for a long time, but this matter has been delayed again and again. Master, you clearly think that I am vulgar and unwilling to fulfill your promise!"

When talking about the past events in Liangzhou, Jiang Min's throat choked and his tone softened.

"I never said I didn't want to make you my principal wife, nor did I dislike your vulgarity! Besides, what does this have to do with your pawn?"

"How can it be unrelated?"

Zou pretended to be serious and wiped her tears with her handkerchief.

"You said you didn't despise me, then why did you look at me so coldly when I entered your house today?"

"You have already betrayed me, how can I not pawn some of my money to prepare for future needs? Ke'er is still young now. If she is born out of wedlock in the future, she will need money to protect herself. Everything I do is for the child!"

Jiang Li raised her eyebrows slightly.

She really wanted to applaud Zou for being able to argue even if she was unreasonable.

After all, Zou had served Jiang Minzhi for six years and knew his weaknesses very well.

Now, she only needs to briefly mention the suffering she experienced in Liangzhou in the past.

Then grasp his guilt and his love for his young girl.

It made him feel that he was amassing wealth out of love for his daughter rather than greed for money.

Seeing that Jiang Minzhi's expression had relaxed a little, Jiang Li smiled slightly and took out a white jade pendant from his arms.

"Father, do you know what this is?"

Jiang Minzhi turned his head and saw a snow-white jade pendant gently shaking in Jiang Li's hand.

Of course he recognized this jade pendant.

This is the Jiang family's heirloom, and must be passed down from generation to generation to the eldest son of the Jiang family.

This jade pendant was passed down to him by his father, and he later gave it to Jiang Cheng.

But for some reason, it is now in Jiang Li's hands.

"How come this jade pendant is here with you?"

"Then you'll have to ask Mrs. Zou."

Jiang Li held the jade pendant in her palm and glanced at Zou calmly.

"I don't know where Madam Zou got this jade pendant, but she actually pawned it for 100 taels of silver. My daughter's private savings are not much, and it cost a lot to redeem these items that Madam Zou pawned."

She handed a list to Zou and said with a smile, "Please return all the money to me according to this amount, Madam Zou."

Jiang Minzhi widened his eyes in disbelief.

The anger that had just been suppressed burst into flames again like dry wood that had been ignited, and it burned even more fiercely than before.

He was furious and started scolding Zou harshly.

"How dare you sell my Jiang family's heirloom? Back in Liangzhou, my father and I were in dire straits, poor and destitute, and we never thought of buying this jade pendant, but you stole it and pawned it?"

The reason why it is called a family heirloom is not just because the item is extremely precious and priceless.

More importantly, it contains the meaning of family inheritance.

Especially for a famous family like the Jiang family, they cherish the items left by their ancestors even more.

When Zou heard this, she was also confused.

When in Liangzhou...a family heirloom?

Jiang Cheng had always harbored a grudge against Zou. Although they had lived together in the same courtyard for several years, they did not have much interaction with each other.

Moreover, when he was in Liangzhou, Jiang Cheng had to go to the quarry to do hard labor every day.

He usually kept this jade pendant carefully and rarely showed it to others.

Therefore, Zou had never seen Jiang Cheng wearing this jade pendant.

Zou suddenly realized and woke up from a dream.

It turned out that Jiang Li had deliberately set up a trap that day.

No wonder she gave up the matter so easily.

Because she did it on purpose.

"It's not that, Master. It was Jiang Li who deliberately framed me... When I was in Liangzhou, I didn't despise the Master's poverty and followed him wholeheartedly. If I were someone who coveted fame and wealth, how could I have fallen in love with you, Master!"

Liangzhou is like a golden ticket to Zou.

No matter when or where, Jiang Minzhi could not really bear to be cruel to a woman who was willing to accompany him through all the hardships.

Although he was still angry, he couldn't say anything else.

Jiang Li didn't expect Jiang Minzhi to be able to drive Zou out of the Jiang family. This was impossible.

After all, they already have a daughter.

It would be enough as long as I could make my father give up the idea of ​​making Zou his legal wife.

Jiang Li said softly, "Father, Madam Zou has been with you through thick and thin, sharing weal and woe. This is the truth. However, all the incidents today have shown that it is difficult for Madam Zou to shoulder the responsibility of the Jiang family, and it is difficult for her to take care of the affairs of the harem for you, father."

Zou was shocked.

This damn girl, isn't she making such a fuss just because she doesn't want her to be the mistress of the Jiang family?

But now, seeing that Jiang Minzhi's attitude towards her has changed, what should she do?

Just as Zou was thinking quickly, Jiang Li spoke again,

"Father, to resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the country. You understand this simple truth, don't you? If Zou becomes the mistress of the Jiang family, she will have to attend various family banquets and palace banquets. Losing the reputation of the Jiang family is a small matter. But if she speaks without restraint and offends the nobles one day, I am afraid that she will be in great trouble without knowing it."

What Jiang Minzhi values ​​most now is his official career.

After returning to Jiangdu from Liangzhou, the situation was completely different in just one month.

He now understands better than anyone what the consequences will be if he offends the government or the nobles.

He pondered for a moment and did not agree immediately, but he also did not scold her harshly like before.

This is enough to prove that she successfully pried open a crack in her father's firm heart.

Then, her goal has been achieved.

The rest is just a matter of time, and there is no need for her to say anything else.

Zou was still crying and shouting, but Jiang Li was too lazy to listen and took Xingping back to her own yard.

In the evening, as soon as Xingping put the meal on the table, Zou sent the servants over.

He actually gave her the exact amount on the bill, not a penny more or less.

Jiang Li directly ordered Xingping to put the silver away.