Chapitre 99: A Deal 2

"Mother, I heard them say that Sister-in-law's money was given to her by Heir Pei because she happened to save his life! The Heir sent someone to ask her about Su Hexiao. Her money came from legitimate means!" 

"The Heir? Oh, heavens!" Madam Wu felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck her on the head, rendering her mind blank.

Old Man Qi was just bringing lunch to the table when he heard her. He stammered nervously in response, "We… We've made a big mistake."

Madam Liang said indignantly, "Not a big mistake, but a huge one! We threw a pot of gold away!"

Madam Wu's head slumped to the side and she keeled over toward the floor.

"Mother!" screamed Madam Liang in shock.

…

When Qi Qingyao made her way back to Ma Sanye's house, Jiang Yeqian was there, calm and collected, as if he had not moved an inch. He raised his brow and said, pretending to be nonchalant, "What did he come here for?"