Chapter 406: Chapter 398 Everyone Wants to Be My Mother (1)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Madam Zhangli was rather unhappy about it.
But she decided to bare with it because of the fact that the Xia clan was quite a well-off family.
Who didn’t want to live a life of extravagance and luxury? Now, an opportunity to live like that was placed right in front of her. Even if Madam Zhangli wasn’t happy about it, she would definitely deal with it.
Zhang Qun said, ‘Zhao Chuchu is not related to Chenglan at all. The only thing is that the name of Zhao Chuchu’s mother is also Xia Chenglan. They just happened to have the same name and surname. Mom, think about it. Zhao Chuchu is Doctor Miracle who can even cure the plague.
“If she became a member of the Zhang clan, she would be the cash cow of the Zhang clan. Especially if she treats rich people, since they are afraid of death the most, we can ask for any amount we want from them! That’s why, even if Zhao Chuchu isn’t actually Chenglan’s daughter, we have to insist that she is!
“If she dares to disobey us, all we need to do is to coerce her by using two words ‘filial piety. Even if we don’t get much from the Xia clan, we won’t have to worry about money for the rest of our lives if we rely on Zhao Chuchu. We can even force Zhao Chuchu to teach the people of the Zhang clan medical knowledge.”
Madam Zhangli was moved by Zhang Qun’s suggestion.
Indeed, Xia Chenglan was married to a man from another clan. They wouldn’t be able to get much of the inheritance even if they fought against Xia Chengzhu for it.
But Zhao Chuchu was different. She’s the goose that laid golden eggs!
Once the people of the Zhang clan learned Zhao Chuchu’s medical knowledge, they could kick Zhao Chuchu out of the clan… They would definitely make a
profit from this!
“Alright, let’s go with your plan. I won’t intervene with it. However, after Zhao Chuchu acknowledges her relationship with you, you have to make her start teaching our people. She will only listen to us once we learn her medical knowledge,” Madam Zhangli said to Xia Chenglan with a serious expression.
Xia Chenglan nodded and said, “Of course, her medical knowledge and skills are worth much more than her as a person.”
“Alright then. I’ll talk to them about it so they don’t give anything away. Essentially, Zhao Chuchu is your daughter. If she dares to not acknowledge that you are her mother, you make a big scene out of it and destroy her with rumors and public opinion from the people of the capital.”
“That’s right. Her husband is still studying. If their reputation is destroyed, it will be very difficult for him to become an official in the future.”
“Get rid of that bookworm. He’s worthless, right?”
“No. What if Zhao Chuchu’s husband really passed the exams? Mom, we’re his elders. He’ll have to serve us even if he becomes an official.”
“I see… But who’s going to pay for his studies?”
“Zhao Chuchu can earn money, right? Chenglan said that they had a watermill workshop or something at Lengshui Village. The tofu skins that you really like recently came from her. The tofu skins are selling too well. They make money from everything that is sold there. We definitely won’t have to pay for that bookworm.”
“Really? Hurry up and acquire that watermill workshop as well. The Zhang clan will have all the money that is made from there in the future.”
Madam Zhangli could almost see the mountains of silver and gold in front of her. Her face was filled with greed.
Xia Chenglan noticed that the conversation was becoming more and more ridiculous. She reminded them, “Don’t be in such a hurry to coerce Zhao Chuchu. She’s not that easy to deal with. Don’t turn this opportunity into a disaster and end up with nothing.”
“I never let anything I want to escape my hands. Chenglan, I’ll say this right now. I’m still the chief of the Zhang clan. All the money has to be submitted to our central fund and arranged by me.” Madam Zhangli was afraid that Xia Chenglan might snatch the control of the clan away from her, so she quickly emphasized it.
Xia Chenglan wasn’t interested in something so trivial.
She was going to fight for the Xia clan’s inheritance, which had nothing to do with the Zhang clan.
She could provide for their basic needs, but she wouldn’t let them take those things away from her.
Of course, Xia Chenglan still needed the Zhang clan to help her make a big scene right now, so she wouldn’t say what was on her mind. Instead, she vaguely responded to Madam Zhangli.
Madam Zhangli continued to dream about owning the Xia clan’s property as well as Zhao Chuchu as her cash cow. The thought of things not going according to her plan had never crossed her mind.
She couldn’t wait to find Zhao Chuchu. “Hurry up and settle all these so there won’t be any accidents. Chenglan, the Zhang clan’s wealth is hinging on you now. You have to put in more effort.”
“There’s no need to hurry. We can go there on the day when the Yuan clan will host the banquet. There’ll be more people there that day, including all the important people in the capital city. There’s no way the Yuan clan would fight for Zhao Chuchu as their daughter in front of so many people.” Xia Chenglan was a lot calmer than Madam Zhangli.
“We need to discuss this and match our stories so no one can spot any loopholes and speak out for Zhao Chcuhu.”
“Alright. What do you suggest?”
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