novelhk Chapter 199 Family Affairs
Chapter 199 Family Affairs
Yu Erniang is a smart person. She has met some people while doing business in the past few years.
Wei Liu was indeed different from the butlers he had dealt with in the past. Wei Liu was more majestic.
After being stunned for only a moment, Yu Erniang reacted, "Yes, you were sent to Wujiyuan because the emperor had sent you there."
She had just learned from Bai Jingzhi that the Wei family was exiled to Wujiyuan, so she had no hesitation in bringing it up now.
"Did something happen to your father?" Wei Liu looked Yu Er Niang up and down, and combined with her second uncle's behavior, he guessed that something big had happened in the Yu family.
"Sixth Grandfather, is it true that the Wei family has a history with the Yu family? Why haven't I heard you mention it?"
Bai Jingzhi suddenly realized that it was no wonder that he had fabricated a Bai family. It turned out that he had acquaintances in Nanzhen.
"Half a year ago, Yu Dun wrote to say he was going to sea for a year. I calculated that he would be back in South Town for another half a year. The master is not at home, so we should not disturb him."
Wei Liu's words were subtle; he was just afraid that the Yu family would take advantage of his misfortune.
If Yu's family finds out their identities and harms them, it would be more trouble than gain.
"What is your family situation? Tell me from the beginning."
After Wei Liu experienced Yu Ershu's crazy behavior of boarding the ship to arrest people, he lost his good impression of him and became more concerned about Yu Erniang's situation.
Yu Erniang's eyes were red, and the tears that she had been holding back for days flowed down at this moment.
"Three years ago, my eldest brother went out to sea and returned home. He encountered a strong wind and his boat capsized. Only a few crew members who were good at swimming returned. The rest of them are nowhere to be found."
When Yu Erniang talked about this, there was no ripple in her heart.
During these three years, she also went to sea twice. The first time she went to sea for business, she also experienced the risks at sea.
They were lucky that time. Although the wind and waves were strong, there was no loss.
But this time it was different.
This time when we were crossing the river from the sea, we encountered windy and rainy weather and encountered pirates when we were about to enter the Shilan River.
She survived, but her father and others died.
The big ship was captured by pirates and she was able to escape by getting a small boat.
Those people were so busy counting the valuables on the pile that no one noticed her.
Even if they noticed, no one was willing to chase after it.
When Yu Erniang talked about her experience a few days ago, her hair stood on end.
"Sister Yu, you live in South Town. Have you heard that there are pirates in the surrounding waters?"
Bai Jingzhi always felt that something was wrong here and asked another question.
Yu Erniang shook her head. "We are very safe here. When we go out to sea, most of the time, several families go together. But they only stay in the nearby waters. We, the Yu family, will go very far away. I don't know if you can understand what I said."
Yu Erniang's attitude also changed, and she became more friendly.
When she heard the word "Sister Yu", she knew that the girl in front of her had accepted her.
"Sister Yu, I understand."
How could Bai Jingzhi not know this? This was the overseas trade in the legends of ancient dynasties.
She deduced that the Yu family was very rich.
When things from Dazhuang Dynasty are resold there, the price difference alone can be several times higher.
If they return with a full load of exotic goods on board, they will return to Dazhuang Dynasty and directly transport them to the capital to resell them, which will bring in another large sum of income.
Bai Jingzhi didn't believe that his family wouldn't be jealous of such a profitable business.
There might be something fishy going on here with what the pirate said.
Yu Erniang's father is so rich, it's possible that someone would want to kill him for his money.
In the Dazhuang Dynasty, when a father or mother died, the family property would be divided among the sons, and the daughter only needed to be given a dowry.
The relationship on the Yu family's side is even more complicated.
Yu Erniang's grandmother was still alive and had two sons, her father Yu Dun and Yu Ershu, but no illegitimate children.
The first branch of the Yu family is Yu Er’s mother’s family, and the second branch of the Yu family is Yu Er’s uncle’s family.
Yu Erniang's father, Yu Dun, is a fair and honest man, but he is good at doing business.
It was also because of Yu Dun that the Yu and Wei families started to get back on track.
"Sister Yu, I have a guess, but I don't know whether I should tell it or not." Bai Jingzhi did not say it directly, but raised his head and glanced at Yu Erniang.
"What can't be said? You can say it as you like."
Yu Erniang has been doing business with her father for several years and has a straightforward personality.
"Could it be that your second uncle is behind this incident? Could those pirates be his men? And your brother's appearance at such a coincidence is too coincidental."
"Some things, if they are too coincidental, must be suspicious."
After Bai Jingzhi finished speaking, Yu Erniang lowered her head in thought.
Wei Hongmian nodded at the side, "Your grandmother is still alive, and she only has your second uncle and one son left. Could this concubine's son be your second uncle's son?"
"Mom, isn't this too troublesome? Why can't the second master of the Yu family just rob the family property? Why does he have to--"
"This is the right way to do it! With Miss Yu here, the old lady can't just give the family property to her youngest son."
Yu Erniang mentioned earlier that her father said he wanted to leave the family property to her.
Wei Hongmian's thoughts reminded Yu Erniang. She looked up suddenly and said, "I really didn't think about it. Our family has always been harmonious. Even if my father wanted to leave the Yu family to me, my grandmother and second uncle didn't object."
She was now half-believing and half-doubting, and her anger was directed at the mistress.
Her father did not have a concubine, unlike her second uncle who had many wives and concubines in the backyard.
Her parents had a very deep affection for each other, and after her mother passed away, her father had no intention of remarrying.
When her eldest brother got into trouble, her grandmother did mention adopting her second uncle's son into the eldest family.
It was also at that time that her father first expressed his desire for her to support the Yu family.
At this point, Yu Er Niang couldn't help but think deeply about it.
"My grandmother and my second uncle didn't expect my father to refuse adoption and pass the family property to me. They looked a little unhappy."
She thought about it for a moment and remembered what happened that day.
The look her grandmother and second uncle gave her was certainly unfriendly.
Yu Erniang pounded the railing hard. The mistress who appeared halfway made her feel confused.
She wanted to take revenge, but she found the wrong enemy.
She was only given a boat as a dowry. It turned out that this was her grandmother's deep intention.
"Grandma, you still underestimate me. It's best if my father's affairs have nothing to do with you."
There were several scratches on the railing and several of Yu Erniang's nails were broken.
"This concubine is just a pawn. It's not certain whether he is my father's child or not."
Yu Erniang regained her composure, and the hatred in her heart was no longer directed only at the concubine's son, but also at the problem between the mother and son.
"Come with me and apply the medicine. Discuss the Yu family's affairs with us. We won't let you suffer any loss."
Wei Hongmian brought the people back to the cabin.
"We'll talk about the Yu family later. While I have time now, I'll tell you the news I got earlier."
Bai Jingzhi nodded, "What's the news from the capital? Does the Earth Bull have a big impact on the capital? Is the Emperor going to take action against the Ming King?"
"Neither!" Wei Liu shook his head. "The capital suffered heavy losses. The emperor lost several sons and only has one son left. He must issue an edict of guilt."
When Bai Jingzhi heard the news, his lips curled up, "It looks like things are really messed up."