0p0 Chapter 168 The Scumbag is in Trouble!
Chapter 168 The Scumbag is in Trouble!
When Mu Xin Nuan received the news that Jin Hui was waiting outside the Mu residence, the corners of her lips curved into a smile. Very good, they really fell for it!
"Miss, those shops you had me check on the other day, and those people you investigated, are they all owned by the second young master of the Song family?"
“Indeed! They are all people of the second young master of the Marquis of Dingyuan’s mansion. This second young master is indeed not simple.” Mu Xin Nuan said, then picked up her brush, dipped it in ink, and seemed to be in a good mood. “That generous gift, consider it as what I owed Prince Jin before.”
Mu Qing was a little suspicious, but she didn't dare to ask any further. When did Miss owe the young master of the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion?
Everything that followed was exactly as Mu Xin Nuan had predicted. The fact that Jin Hui had privately acquired property outside the Dingyuan Marquis's residence caused a huge uproar!
The key issue is not whose industries these are, but where the money used to acquire these industries came from.
It should be noted that because Marquis Dingyuan favored his concubine, and his wife had always been in poor health, many affairs in the mansion were managed by that concubine. Unfortunately, this concubine was Jin Hui's birth mother, Aunt Liu.
As a result, the entire Dingyuan Marquis's mansion was naturally abuzz with discussion. Aunt Liu was just a commoner; where did she get so much money?
Even if the Marquis of Dingyuan dotes on this illegitimate son, he can't very well admit to the Manchus that all the money was given to him privately, can he? If he did, he, the Marquis of Dingyuan, would truly become a laughing stock in the capital!
Since he couldn't admit it himself, and in order to prevent his clansmen from thinking that Jin Hui had done something unclean and thus affecting his future, the one who would take the blame was naturally Aunt Liu!
As a result, Aunt Liu lost her power to manage the household affairs, and the management of the Dingyuan Marquis's mansion returned to the hands of the Marquis's wife. Since the Marquis's wife had always been in poor health, the power to manage the Marquis's mansion fell into the hands of the wife of the heir apparent, Jin Yang!
It was perfectly normal for the heir apparent's wife to manage the household affairs. Of course, the Marquis of Dingyuan's household felt that this was unfair to Consort Liu, but since she had committed such a serious mistake, they couldn't let her go unpunished. Otherwise, wouldn't they be seen as people who favored their concubines over their wives?
Although that was indeed the case, he couldn't allow this outermost veil of pretense to be torn away! He did dote on Consort Liu, but he loved the power and status he held even more!
If bad rumors start to circulate, then his status as a marquis could very well be in jeopardy.
Outsiders naturally don't know much about what happens in the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence. However, Jin Hui has lost his source of funds, which he needs most to get things done, and for a time, he's really finding it difficult to move an inch!
As for Jin Yang, the elder brother, he naturally couldn't stand idly by. After all, in the eyes of outsiders, this half-brother had always been extremely respectful to him. Even if it was just for appearances, he couldn't let outsiders say a bad word about him!
Jin Yang sent five hundred taels of silver to Jin Hui, making it a special occasion to deliver it in front of Aunt Liu. He also made it clear that this was his own money and had absolutely nothing to do with the public funds, so Jin Hui could use it without worry.
This was undoubtedly a slap in the face to Aunt Liu and Jin Hui!
His own? Isn't Jin Yang just relying on being the legitimate son, receiving more monthly allowances and generous rewards from his elders since childhood? Plus, he has a good maternal family protecting him?
Jin Hui's eyes were filled with gloom; this was the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children!
In the past, his concubine held some power in managing the household, so his mother and son naturally lived a better life, and even the servants in the mansion dared not look down on them. But now?
The moment the concubine was stripped of her power and confined to her quarters, the servants in the mansion immediately became snobbish. Even her own brother deliberately sent someone to deliver silver, clearly to humiliate her and her son, to let them know their place and not overstep their bounds!
After comforting Aunt Liu, Jin Hui left the mansion. Little did he know that someone had already followed him the moment he left.
Jin Hui not only owned properties outside the village, but also kept a large number of thugs. He bought them all with his money, and most of them were petty thugs and hooligans!
If people found out that he, the second young master of a noble family, was actually hanging out with a bunch of hooligans and thugs, they would laugh their heads off!
Jin Hui intended to teach Jin Yang a lesson, but then he thought about it again. Jin Yang was always cautious. When he went out, although he couldn't be said to be surrounded by a large entourage, he was always protected by a group of guards. This was thanks to his aunt's failed attempt to hire someone to kill him a few years ago, which made Jin Yang and his mother more vigilant.
Marquis Dingyuan was naturally quite nervous and also increased manpower to protect the safety of his eldest son. Even Jin Yang's maternal family sent over several powerful experts to serve as his personal guards.
Jin Hui made several turns and entered a small alley. He arrived at the second house, knocked on the door, looked around, and went inside.
Mu Xin Nuan slept very well that night. She had someone keep an eye on things at the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence. Rong Yue was clever enough to bribe a young maid from the Marquis's residence. The two became like sisters and chatted happily.
Coincidentally, the girl was a second-class maidservant by the Lady of the Marquis's side, so she was able to get the information Mu Xin Nuan wanted to know right away.
Without the support of money, how easy would it be for Jin Hui to continue building up his power?
Besides, the reason why Marquis Dingyuan gave him money was only because he was the son of his favorite concubine!
Marquis Dingyuan was a smart man. He was very clear about his identity and position. His position, including the future of the entire Jin family, could only be inherited by his eldest son!
This is not only because Jin Yang is the eldest son of the Jin family, but also because he is a descendant of two great families. For the Jin family to prosper for a hundred years, it cannot rely on just a wise patriarch or an heir! More importantly, it is the support behind him!
Marquis Dingyuan knew very well that no matter how clever Jin Hui was, with his status, he could not possibly hold onto the position of Marquis Dingyuan! On the contrary, if he made a mistake in the future, it might implicate the entire Jin family. After all, Jin Yang's maternal family was not to be trifled with!
Knowing all this, Mu Xin Nuan slept exceptionally well that night. In her dream, she even saw Jin Hui being mistreated by Jin Yang and left homeless!
Of course, Mu Xinyao in his dream was also by his side, ragged and inseparable, truly a wonderful couple!
Unbeknownst to Mu Xin Nuan, while she was sound asleep, a tall figure had already appeared in the room and was slowly approaching the bed.