THE EVIL PRINCE AND HIS PRECIOUS WIFE
Chapter 22 – Oppressing Murong Ruo

“This house of Marquis Wu'an looks quite magnificent. It should not be short of money right.”.

"Who knows? They may not have enough money. Or maybe they have money but are not willing to give and are ready to fail to pay.”.

“The character of the people in this Wu'an Marquis Household is really very bad..”

"Who said it wasn't ..."

Criticize everyone into all ears. Song Qingyan's pretty little face flushed red – so what if she took the items from Zhuyu Court? That's her aunt's dowry shop. No matter how much he took, he did not destroy the interest of these people. Why are they so angry?

A hint of anger appeared under his eyes. He had just prepared to teach everyone a lesson when a middle-aged man called first, “I staff the Jingxiu Silk Warehouse. The Wu'an Marquis Household has been buying silk fabrics for 10 years from our warehouse without payment. When I charge a payment at the beginning of each month, they also use all sorts of reasons. Today, I have met with the Zhuyu Court staff who were on the same ship. Sigh... I will also read out the list to everyone... ”.

“In XX year, X month, X day, Wu'an Marquis woman bought 2 batches of Shu brocade, 2 batches of Yun brocade, 2 batches of Su embroidery brocade, worth 10,000 taels. In XX year, XX month, XX day, miss Wu'an Marquis brings..”.

"I am also me. I'm from an antique shop. Madam Wu'an Marquis had also taken quite a lot from the antique shop during these ten years. And also not paid a single cent. Whenever I asked for payment, they would make excuses. I have brought the list now and will read it to everyone as well.”.

Six shopkeepers representing the six shops stood in front of the main entrance of the Wu'an Marquis Mansion in rows, each one held a long list and loudly and clearly read out the list in a measured rhythm. The large amount of each item made people hysterical.

“The Household of Wu'an Marquis really cost a lot of money. Every time they buy it is almost worth 10,000 taels.”.

“I am willing to buy as many clothes, jewelry and antiques as possible if I can only record my debt and pay nothing.”.

“If you don't have money then don't buy so many items. How can one pick up goods without paying..The Wu'an Marquis Household really.

“If someone owes that much money and refuses to pay, but continues to take antiques and paintings from my store, I will sue them in court.”.

Insulting ridicule and criticism came from all sides, scolding Song Qingyan until she dared not look up. Red face, she urgently instructed, "May'er, Mei'er, hurry up and tell my mother ..." The situation became big and he couldn't handle it himself.

"Yes!" Maid Mei'er nodded and turned to go to the Mansion when she saw Murong Ruo being accompanied by a group of servants in a hurry.

Her hair was raised high, revealing a beautiful little face that was well cared for. Her graceful robes looked majestic and colorful, making her appear even more graceful and noble. His red lips pursed tightly and his cold gaze swept over the 6 shopkeepers. Her beautiful brows frowned, "What happened?"

6 Shopkeepers looked at each other. The staff from Zhuyu Court stepped out and bowed deeply towards Murong Ruo, "Madam Song, we have come to pay off the debt!"

"If you want to settle the account, go and find the butler, why are you making a fuss here?" murong Ruo. After standing in front of the entrance of the Wu'an Marquis Mansion and reading out a long list of those accounts, the, everyone in the Capital would know that the Wu'an Marquis household liked to take things without paying and even owed up to ten years. At that time, the face of the household will disappear all.

“That's right, Miss Song. Since we were unable to collect on this debt, our store was unable to reverse course and was about to stop operating. I'm begging you to settle the account." The shopkeeper of the Jingxiu Silk Warehouse continued, begging loudly.

“Ya, Mrs Song, I beg you. We have young and old people who depend on us. If the store closes, we have no way to feed our family..”.

6 The shopkeeper standing in front of the entrance pleaded and cried, looking extremely pitiful!

The surrounding crowd shook their heads and sighed, “Isn't the saying – creditors are bosses and debtors are dogs? How is this the opposite? Debtor is the boss and creditor becomes the dog.”

“Who asked them to owe the Wu'an Marquis household? Ordinary people cannot fight the officials of – even if they fight, they cannot win.. ”.

“I heard that Shuntian Magister Lin Court Official is an honest official. If you sue them there, you should be able to seek justice.”.

“Official Rank Lin is not at all Wu'an Marquis level. Even if you go to court, it is difficult to say.. ”.

"That's right. If the rank of an official was high, it could destroy people. If Wu'an Marquis suppresses the Official judgment of Lin.. Sigh..”.

The mockery flowed in and attacked them. Murong Ruo's face became extremely dark, and his cold gaze was fixed on the 6 shopkeepers. He controlled his anger and fake smiles with great difficulty, “Any account in the store has been managed by the butler. I don't know anything about that..”.

Ever since the issue exploded, the household reputation of the Wu'an Marquis had been damaged. Her mother-in-law and husband would be furious. He needs to get out of the equation and definitely cannot bring many bad accusations.

Everyone is not sure. Murong Ruo held control of the internal affairs of the Wu'an Marquis household. Every month he would check household expenses. He made so many sets of silk, jewelry from the store, but his butler didn't pay him – shouldn't he be able to see?

Even if he did not realize it, it could be forgiven if it was once or twice. But over ten years, he would check the account 120 times and not realize it until now…

The antique shop staff walked over and calmly said, “Mrs Song, we don't want to bother with debt anymore. All we want now is to collect the payment. Please fulfill our wish!”

Anyone wishing to bring charges of damaging the household reputation of the Wu'an Marquis can do so. It has nothing to do with them. Their purpose of coming here today was simply to collect a debt!

Murong Xue's eyes flashed sinisterly and then returned to normal. He smiled lightly and said, “The six of you need not worry. Our family has always considered our reputation important. The debt we have for your store will be refunded without losing a single cent for the six of you.” The crowd was very agitated. If he dared to say a word of denial, he would be immersed in their accusations.

6 The shopkeeper immediately smiled widely and their eyes shone upon seeing Murong Ruo, “That's amazing. Will Lady Song pay by cheque or cash?”

“We don't have many checks in the Mansion but we have a lot of cash. However, ten years of accounts is quite a lot. Given your weak body, I'm just worried that you are able to carry that much... ” Murong Ruo said smilingly, his eyes shining with a sharp chill. He would first make a promise to replay and disperse the crowd then he would rudely teach a lesson to these six incompetent bastards …