Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 1007: An Everlasting Handle

Zongzheng Ya, after listening to these words from Gu Jin’an, almost couldn’t help but call in the Shadow Guards to kill Gu Jin’an.

But Gu Jin’an just smiled and said, "Judging by the murderous look in your eyes, are you thinking about killing me? But can you really kill me? If I, my sister, brother-in-law, my family, relatives, servants, even the villagers and their livestock die unjustly, your counterfeit copper seal posing as an assassin from Duke Yuan’s family in an attempt to assassinate me will be exposed to the public!"

Gu Jin’an smiled with such grace and handsomeness, yet his words made Zongzheng Ya want to die on the spot: "By that time, all nine generations of your Zongzheng family will meet their end."

Saying this, he took out a copper seal from Duke Yuan’s family, waved it, nearly causing Zongzheng Ya to faint from dizziness.

"Second Miss!" Nanny Zong quickly supported the collapsing Zongzheng Ya, looking at her with worry, though she was somewhat resentful internally.

Earlier, she had advised Second Miss not to believe what that man said. The idea of foretelling the future is absurd and if they made a mistake even once, it would lead to eternal damnation.

Look at this situation now; wasn’t it a mistake that dragged Second Miss and the Zongzheng family into a dangerous predicament of nine generations?

Zongzheng Ya pushed away Nanny Zong, straightened her back proudly, and asked Gu Jin’an, "What do you want?"

Gu Jin’an replied, "It should be me asking you, what do you want?!"

He continued, "My family was living peacefully, doing nothing to you, yet you suddenly came to stir up trouble. If I didn’t know that Shangguan family and Zongzheng family have no history of madness, I would think you were insane! Is this something a young lady should do?"

Though Xiao Yu is mischievous, she has always been measured in her actions. If Xiao Yu dared to act like Zongzheng Ya, he would have strangled her without hesitation.

This Zongzheng Ya is causing too much trouble; she’s dragging her entire nine generations into the fire pit.

Zongzheng Ya was left speechless by Gu Jin’an, only able to glare at him angrily: "Name your price, as long as I can do it, I will definitely do it."

This was an admission of defeat, only hoping to let this matter pass.

However, Gu Jin’an said, "Unlike you, I won’t make threatening demands. Just leave by tomorrow evening as if you never came, and promise not to trouble Xiao Yu and San Lang again, and the matter will be over. Otherwise..."

He waved the copper seal from Duke Yuan’s family and said, "This copper seal will appear at Duke Yuan’s family."

Zongzheng Ya staggered upon hearing this, glaring angrily at Gu Jin’an: "You actually want to threaten me for a lifetime!"

What a cruel heart, yet he claims he wouldn’t make threatening demands, though he’s doing exactly that, threatening her for life!

Gu Jin’an stated, "There’s a significant gap in power between our two families, and you are a ruthless person. For the safety of my family, I must hold onto your weakness, which you handed to me yourself, so why not use it?"

Look, it wasn’t his fault, she had only herself to blame.

After saying this, under Zongzheng Ya’s murderous gaze, he reached out to her and said, "You owe Xiao Yu five thousand taels, hand it over."

Zongzheng Ya was stunned—at this point, this bastard still had the leisure to ask her for money?

But Gu Jin’an asked earnestly, as if he would get mad if she didn’t give him the five thousand taels of silver.

Zongzheng Ya had no choice but to instruct Nanny Zong, "Hand him five thousand taels in silver notes."

It was a feeling worse than death for Zongzheng Ya, being threatened, unable to take revenge, and having to pay him money!

Nanny Zong quickly brought the silver notes and handed them to Gu Jin’an: "Here."

Gu Jin’an accepted them, counted to ensure correctness, and then said, "I have some information about you. Do you want to buy it? It only costs ten thousand taels."

A fair price.

Zongzheng Ya felt like vomiting blood, wondering why all the Gu Family people are this way, all drowning in the pursuit of money!

But Gu Jin’an said, "If you don’t buy it, you might regret it for the rest of your life."

Zongzheng Ya had to acknowledge Gu Jin’an’s ability; he was an exceptionally smart and resourceful person. She heard from her cousin that Gu Jin’an despises lying, so what if she really does regret it for the rest of her life by not buying this information? 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Left with no choice, Zongzheng Ya had Nanny Zong fetch another ten thousand taels in silver notes and handed them to Gu Jin’an.

Gu Jin’an accepted them, first remarking, "As expected of a top-tier noble family, they do have money."

He then said, "The information is that I haven’t written a letter to inform Brother Shangguan that you were here, so you can leave relieved as if nothing ever happened."

This was a courtesy extended to the Shangguan family since, after all, Shangguan Zhuo was his friend.

Zongzheng Ya was pleasantly surprised to hear this, as it meant she wouldn’t be punished after returning, since Gu Jin’an didn’t write to Cousin Zhuo.

However, Gu Jin’an warned, "This is a one-time thing, but if you try anything again, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

He finished speaking and turned to leave.

Zongzheng Ya watched Gu Jin’an’s receding figure, thinking about today’s events and getting angrier...she was actually countered by Gu Jin’an!

The plan was going perfectly, so how did it end up like this?

As for Gu Jin’an...

That gentleman didn’t tell her what achievements Gu Jin’an would have in the future, saying that too much disclosure would invite divine punishment.

But looking at Gu Jin’an, he certainly wasn’t an ordinary person; he was bound to have significant achievements in the future.

With a successful brother, and a man’s affection, could she ever beat the Gu Family’s daughter? Even if she could, she’d suffer heavy losses herself.

...

Da Qing, fearing that Zongzheng Ya’s people might assassinate Gu Jin’an, escorted him safely back home.

Gu Jinli and Qin San Lang were still waiting in his courtyard. Upon seeing him return, they hurried to meet him and asked, "Well? Did it resolve?"

Gu Jin’an nodded: "Yes, it’s settled. As long as she doesn’t act foolishly, the problem can be considered as resolved for good."

He then recounted how he dealt with Zongzheng Ya.

"She only thought about making the situation look real, forgetting that what she did would become the knife that kills her." Gu Jin’an lamented, "Really don’t know whether to call her smart or foolish?"

Seizing the chance, Gu Jinli flattered, "It’s because Elder Brother is smart, able to quickly spot her flaws and counter her."

Indeed, Gu Jin’an was very clever, quick-witted, and had a thought process different from others. With Zongzheng Ya’s matter, Gu Jin’an almost immediately came up with a solution right after she spoke.

Gu Jin’an gladly accepted the flattery and handed a silver note of fifteen thousand taels to Gu Jinli: "Here, take it."

Gu Jinli only took five thousand taels, leaving the remaining ten thousand with Gu Jin’an: "This is what Elder Brother earned, so it should rightfully stay with Elder Brother."

As Gu Jin’an grew older, he needed money to travel and couldn’t be without funds.

Thinking it over, Gu Jin’an accepted the ten thousand taels of silver notes. Noticing Brother Cheng watching eagerly, he smiled and handed him a note: "You have a share too, but don’t waste it. A year later, I’ll check your money, and it can only increase, not decrease."

Brother Cheng’s face fell: "Then I don’t want it."

"No way." Gu Jin’an used Lv Bai’s situation to educate Brother Cheng: "You’re older now, can’t just study books. You need to learn how to earn money, or else you’ll end up being a family burden who only eats, do you want to be a burden?"