Chapter 299: Don’t Want to Incriminate the Marquis Mansion
If the palace insisted on punishing Qin Zhenzhen, and Su Bin were to become the heir of the Marquis Mansion, standing in defiance of the palace, there was a real risk of provoking the emperor’s wrath, potentially leading to the complete obliteration of the Marquis Mansion. The Old Marquis likely hadn’t contemplated such dire consequences.
Upon Mr. Chen’s gentle prodding, the gravity of the situation began to dawn on the Old Marquis. At his advanced age, the prospect of losing his family’s estate weighed heavily on his mind, a fate he desperately wished to avoid.
"I believe that Young Master must have valid reasons for his actions," the Old Marquis confessed, acknowledging the weight of the situation.
Mr. Chen, understanding the Old Marquis’s concerns and reluctance to sacrifice the Marquis Mansion for Qin Zhenzhen, chose not to press the matter further. He shared the same apprehension about Su Bin’s future being jeopardized by his involvement with Qin Zhenzhen.
After a moment of contemplation, the Old Marquis reached into his pocket and produced a stack of banknotes, which he handed to Mr. Chen. "Please convey to Su Bin that confronting the palace directly is not a viable option. Instead, he should use this silver to establish connections that can aid Zhenzhen in her escape."
"For instance, consider approaching the Jiang family; surely, they have a vested interest in ensuring Zhenzhen’s safety."
Mr. Chu interjected, "Young Master has conveyed that the Marquis has already provided a substantial sum. There’s no need for additional contributions."
"He also mentioned that he has devised a plan to rescue Madam and requested the Marquis’s patience while awaiting positive news."