inspire-indiana Chapter 187 Get all the Gu family's money back!
Chapter 187 Get all the Gu family's money back!
Gu Gaoyuan sighed. He decided to deal with the old man first, and then figure out a solution for Lord Zhao later.
"Young Master Lin, please calm down. The dowry will naturally be left to Yiwen."
Both Xue Shi and Gu Yilan looked very unpleasant.
Gu Yilan had already figured out how to spend the dowry she thought they were going to take it all from the deceased Lin family!
Now, the duck that was almost in their grasp has flown away, and the dowry is gone!
A smile appeared on Gu Yiwen's lips.
Grandpa had to step in!
Gu Gaoyuan looked at the old man with drooping eyebrows, "Are you satisfied now?"
"And the shop that my daughter brought as part of her dowry must also be returned to Yiwen!"
Gu Gaoyuan, Xue Shi, and Gu Yilan all turned ashen-faced.
Those shops bring in a considerable amount of income each year. If they were given to Gu Yiwen, their family's income would be greatly reduced!
However, the laws of Emperor Yao did stipulate that after a woman's death, her dowry should first belong to her daughter.
A sinister glint flashed in Xue's eyes. She should have killed this little hussy first!
The three remained silent, feeling a deep tightness in their chests, deeply saddened by the immense loss yet unable to speak.
Gu Yiwen looked at her maternal grandfather, deeply moved.
My maternal grandfather and father were of equal rank, and their relationship was generally acceptable on the surface.
I never imagined that my maternal grandfather would be willing to offend my father so badly for her sake.
She was sensible at a young age and didn't want to cause trouble for her maternal grandfather, so she didn't want to talk to him about family matters.
However, my maternal grandfather knew some of it.
Her maternal grandmother had died long ago, and her current maternal grandmother was her grandfather's second wife. She didn't seem to like her very much, and she rarely went to visit her grandfather.
Lin Chuan glanced at Gu Gaoyuan: "This dowry was originally intended for Gui Yiwen, as stipulated by the laws of the Great Yao Dynasty."
"As for Gu Yilan stealing Yiwen's marriage, that matter should also be properly settled!"
Gu Yiwen looked at her maternal grandfather, her eyes widening slightly.
She had originally thought that getting her dowry back would be enough, so what else did her maternal grandfather want?
“Yiwen was already engaged to Zhao Yuzhe. A few days before the wedding, you stole your sister’s engagement.” Lin Chuan pointed at Gu Yilan.
"You allowed your second daughter to steal your eldest daughter's hand in marriage." Lin Chuan pointed at Gu Gaoyuan.
"You should compensate Yiwen!" Lin Chuan's tone left no room for argument.
Gu Yiwen's eyes lit up.
Well done, grandfather! Why didn't she think of getting more money back?
Now that her maternal grandfather has brought it up, she'll definitely get back as much as she can!
Gu Gaoyuan was also angry, "What kind of logic is this? Yilan and Young Master Zhao are already in love, and the marriage exchange was a mutual decision between both families..."
Lin Chuan asked, "So the Zhao family also participated in bullying my granddaughter?"
"I'll go to the Zhao family right now and find Lord Zhao to discuss with him whether it's right or wrong to suddenly back out of the arranged marriage when the wedding is about to take place!"
"At worst, we can take it to the Emperor and let him judge!"
After saying that, he turned to leave.
Upon hearing this, Gu Gaoyuan panicked. If he really caused trouble for Lord Zhao, where would he put his face? He might not even marry any of Lord Zhao's daughters!
Besides, Lord Zhao is his superior. If he displeases Lord Zhao, he will suffer the consequences!
Although Lin Chuan was only a junior minister, he was old and senior, a veteran official of two dynasties.
Even if the matter goes to Lord Zhao, he won't be beaten up.
Besides, they were indeed in the wrong in this matter.
Gu Gaoyuan hurriedly stood up, took two quick steps, and grabbed Lin Chuan's sleeve: "Lord Lin, please wait!"
"We'll pay! We'll pay!" Gu Gaoyuan said through gritted teeth.
Gu Yiwen is a complete money-loser!
Gu Yiwen was overjoyed upon hearing this.
There was an unexpected bonus today!
Actually, if her father hadn't stopped her maternal grandfather, she would have.
Her maternal grandfather had offended her father because of her, and she would not let her maternal grandfather offend Lord Zhao again, since Lord Zhao was a higher-ranking official than her maternal grandfather.
Her grandfather has done more than enough for her; she should be content.
Fortunately, the father was scared.
If you're scared, that makes things easier. I'll get more money back!
He quickly interjected, "I checked yesterday, and there are still three thousand four hundred taels of silver in the account."
Lin Chuan said, "Then I'll compensate Yi Wen with three thousand taels!"
Gu Gaoyuan's vision went black.
Three thousand taels? There are only three thousand four hundred taels left in the house, and you want to give Gu Yiwen three thousand taels? Are you crazy!
"Lord Lin, my family still needs to make a living. If we take out three thousand taels, we'll starve!"
Gu Yilan and her daughter also had pale lips.
Xue was living a life of luxury and ease. If she gave three thousand taels to Gu Yiwen, she would really be starving!
Gu Yilan had originally planned to get some more money from home to replenish her dowry. If Gu Yiwen took three thousand taels, she would only have four hundred taels left!
"Yiwen, how much of your dowry was originally your mother's dowry?" Lin Chuan asked Gu Yiwen.
“It’s about two thousand taels,” Gu Yiwen replied.
“My daughter’s dowry, excluding the shops, was over 20,000 taels! Now, it’s down to only 2,000 taels!” Lin Chuan said angrily.
“We can go to court. After my daughter died, you seized her dowry and spent so much of it. You have to give it all back!”
Gu Gaoyuan glanced at Madam Xue, who then lowered her head.
He remembered that when Lin was the housekeeper, the expenses were indeed not this high.
However, after Xue took over the household management, she bought this and that, spending money like water. By the time Gu Gaoyuan discovered it, the house had been almost completely ruined.
He rebuked Xue, and Xue wept in front of him. He had feelings for Xue, so he did not rebuke her again.
Looking back now, the Xue family was truly inferior to the Lin family.
Lin could give her money, but Xue only knew how to spend it.
"Give three thousand taels to Yiwen, and I won't pursue the matter of the dowry from before!" Lin Chuan knew that the Gu family didn't have that much money, and even if they did, they wouldn't be able to come up with it.
I'd rather just take the three thousand taels.
Gu Gaoyuan thought that if this matter were to go to court, the Gu family would definitely be in the wrong, and they would really have to return all that money.
If this matter escalates, he may lose his official position.
He gritted his teeth: "Fine, three thousand taels it is!"
Both Xue Shi and Gu Yilan's faces fell.
Life is not as good as it used to be.
Now, the dowry left by Madam Lin is gone, the dowry shop is gone, and there are only three thousand four hundred taels left in the account, and they still want to take away three thousand taels!
Ms. Xue felt dizzy and almost fell to the ground.
Lin Chuan was afraid they would renege on their promise, so he forced Gu Gaoyuan to write a document transferring all the property to Gu Yiwen.
Fearing that Gu Yiwen would be bullied or retaliated against if she stayed at home, he said directly, "Yiwen, why don't you move in with me?"
Gu Yiwen thought that with such a big fuss today, her father, stepmother, and sister must hate her to the core.
She was even less inclined to stay in the Gu family after that.
According to the laws of the Great Yao, a woman cannot live alone before marriage if her father or brothers are still alive. With her father's permission, she can live with her grandfather, maternal grandfather, or other close relatives.
She didn't want to disturb her maternal grandfather's family, since he had a maternal grandmother who wasn't a blood relative.
However, you could use this as an excuse to leave the Gu family and buy a house near your maternal grandfather's house for him to live in. This way, you can leave your father's family without disturbing your maternal grandfather's life.