Seeing that Cui Fugui remained silent, Cui Hongyu, who had just come out with a teacup, couldn't help complaining, "Dad, what's wrong with you? Why do you suddenly have such thoughts? When you asked me to get married, then
I saved the dowry myself, so I didn’t need any money from you."
Obviously Cui Hongyu also saw that there was a mystery behind it.
Chen Xiaobei said in a deep voice again, "Dad, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. We are a family and will always help you solve it."
Seeing Cui Fugui's hesitation, Cui Hongyu continued, "Dad, if you don't tell me, then I can't help you. It's just that, let alone three hundred taels of silver, you won't be able to take away a single penny."
Hearing this, Cui Fugui looked anxious and said, "No, no, I'm waiting for the money."
"Dad, why do you need three hundred taels of silver?"
"Yes, if you don't speak clearly, you won't be able to take away the money today." Chen Xiaobei also added.
The two sang and harmonized, and Cui Fugui was finally defeated.
Cui Fugui looked up and saw that Huang Ying was hesitant to speak.
Cui Hongyu understood this, stepped forward, took Huang Ying's hand, and walked straight out of the yard.
Since it's not easy to talk to outsiders, let him talk to Chen Xiaobei alone.
Seeing that there was no one around, Chen Xiaobei approached Cui Fugui.
"Dad, tell me."
With an annoyed look on his face, Cui Fugui pounded the table, "Oh, forget it, Cui San asked me to go to Cui Dana's house for a drink last night. Now, Cui Dana is in Xiaojia Town, and there are all kinds of things at home.
Cui San has the final say, I have to go. I drank two more drinks without realizing it, so much that I fell unconscious. But when I woke up this morning, I hugged Chunxiang, Cui Dana’s concubine.
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"That Chunxiang was crying and fussing, and almost scratched my face. I said that I would give her the entire drug store's property, but Cui San still refused to give her up, and said that he would give me another three hundred taels of silver.
Come and make a big fuss with you, and then this matter will be over."
After saying that, he sighed and sat there, covering his old face, motionless.
"Did you follow Cui Sanshu before? Did you often drink together?" Chen Xiaobei asked.
Cui Fugui shook his head, "I wasn't familiar with him before. Since he is Cui Dana's housekeeper, how could he take us ordinary people seriously?"
"Last night, it was Cui Dahai from the village who dragged me along."
"Then Cui Dahai, are you familiar with him?"
Cui Fugui'er nodded, "You live next door to me. If you have a headache or fever, come to me for some medicine."
"Then Cui Dahai and Cui Dana should be from the same family, right?" Chen Xiaobei asked again.
Cui Fugui nodded, "Yes, they are from the same family. I didn't want to go yesterday, but Cui Dahai kept persuading me, so I went."
Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei understood. In his own era, this was the so-called immortal dance.
Although Chen Xiaobei understands, there is no evidence now.
Besides, if this matter is going to go to the county government, as long as Chunxiang, Cui Dana's concubine, cries and makes trouble, she can handle it, or add some drama and say that Cui Fugui is using force, then at least those who are waiting for Cui Fugui will have to do it.
It is the punishment of exile.
At this time Cui Hongyu came in from the outside and said, "Husband, my father has been fooled, right?"
Chen Xiaobei nodded. Since Cui Hongyu had heard it, there was no need to repeat it.
"Husband, I think we have to suppress this matter no matter what. If it really gets into trouble with the county government, I'm afraid it will be a big trouble."
Yes, Chen Xiaobei also knew that this matter had to be settled as soon as possible.
Hearing Cui Hongyu's words, Cui Fugui suddenly raised his head, "Yes, yes, I will lend you three hundred taels of silver, and I will pay you back later."
Chen Xiaobei shook his head slightly.
"It's not that I won't give you money, but do you think it's a matter of money? Obviously not!"
As he spoke, he turned to look at Cui Hongyu, "Cui San is just a housekeeper. Does he dare to let Cui Dana's concubine do that kind of thing with our father?"
When Cui Hongyu heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, "You mean there is Cui Dana's approval behind this?"
"Yes, if Cui Dana doesn't nod, Cui San'er will definitely not dare to do it. And if it is true that Cui Dana doesn't know about this, then it is impossible for our father to appear here now."
Cui Hongyu thought about it and realized that Chen Xiaobei was right.
"If that's the case, Dana Cui's purpose is not just for the three hundred taels of silver."
"Yes, if our father takes the money, it will be equivalent to admitting this matter. As long as he admits this matter, then he will have to give Cui Dana as much as he wants, otherwise he will cause trouble in the county.
Yamen, at least it must be an exile."
Chen Xiaobei recalled the last dispute with Cui Dana over the apple trees. In the end, he made a strong attack and got the land deed, leaving the other party speechless.
Now it seems that Cui Dana is still unwilling to give up. On the surface, he is targeting Cui Fugui, but in fact, he is targeting himself.
Cui Hongyu turned to his father and said, "Dad, you were deceived about this, but it was not done to you, but to brother Xiaobei."
Cui Fugui looked aggrieved, "Keke, I..."
Chen Xiaobei looked at Cui Fugui, and his heart was full of sympathy. He had taken the blame for himself.
You must resolve this matter yourself, otherwise you won't know what trouble Dana Cui is going to cause next time.
Now that I think about it, I am lucky that I haven't gone to Hu Fan to resign. Now that I am still the township official, it is relatively easy to deal with this matter.
Chen Xiaobei thought for a while and came up with an idea.
This matter really needs to be brought to the county government, otherwise it will really be unclear.
But before going to the county government, I have to do something first.
Thinking of this, he said to Cui Hongyu, "Go and tell Yang Zhi, Yang Chun and the others to help the village guards secure the village. No one from outside the village is allowed to come in."
Then he turned to look at Cui Fugui and said, "Dad, just stay here peacefully and don't worry about anything. I'll handle it."
After making arrangements, Chen Xiaobei went home, pocketed two banknotes, mounted his horse and went straight to the county government office.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei coming, the county magistrate Hu Fan was very enthusiastic.
"Oh, brother Xiaobei, I'm newlywed. I haven't had a good rest at home for two days. Why did you come to my place?"
Chen Xiaobei clasped his fists and said, "Today I have something really unspeakable, so I come to ask for a favor from you!"
Hu Fan laughed and raised his hand, and invited the people next to him to go out. Even Master Mao You went out with him.
Anyway, Mao knew that Hu Fan would discuss most matters with him afterwards.
When no one was around, Chen Xiaobei immediately took out the five hundred taels of banknotes from his sleeve.
As soon as he saw the silver, Hu Fan's expression became serious, "Hey, brother Xiaobei, what are you doing? What's the matter? Let's talk it over, we don't need this."
Chen Xiaobei smiled and pushed the banknote forward, "It's not my business, it's my father-in-law's business."