Chapter 1717 - 1712: Schemes for Making Money

"How do you know your brother won’t have a good ending?" Qin Xianglan’s face showed a curious expression, but more so a probing into Mu Danian’s inner secrets.

With every word she exchanged with Mu Danian, her mind was rapidly considering her own future path.

"I heard from my fourth brother! You know, my nephew was harmed by my sister-in-law and still hasn’t been found, both of them are holding a grudge.

Plus, the County Magistrate will come for lunch at our home tomorrow. They’re planning to take this opportunity to tell the County Magistrate the good deeds my brother has done!

As for the rest, I don’t need to say, you know, my brother will either peel a layer even if he doesn’t die, and adding on what happened at the docks... perhaps, my brother will go to jail this time!"

Mu Danian didn’t hide anything from Qin Xianglan and told her the truth.

This time, countless thoughts surged in Qin Xianglan’s heart!

Mu Dade is going to fall.

But she hasn’t benefited yet, if she leaves like this, neither she nor the child in her belly will have security!

If things go wrong, she might starve on the streets.

Although Mu Danian swears and promises to treat her well, and to care for the child.

But after all, he’s incompetent.

Following him, she could indeed live a decent life for a short time.

But once the money is squandered, she’ll suffer with a big belly.

No, she can’t just sit around, at the very least, before she leaves, she must get some benefits from Mu Dade, otherwise, she would’ve slept with Mu Dade for nothing!

"Danian, I’m going to pack now, and we’ll leave the county at dawn tomorrow, start a new life elsewhere!" Qin Xianglan said.

"Don’t pack! I’ve exchanged silver for silver notes, early tomorrow, many people will come for the banquet, we’ll pretend to greet them and then sneak off!" Mu Danian said.

Qin Xianglan nodded heavily, she said to Mu Danian, "Alright! Danian, it’s still early, I’ll go out for a walk, otherwise my belly feels uncomfortable!"

Mu Danian glanced at Qin Xianglan’s slightly bulging belly and nodded.

"Alright, you go. I’ll stay in the room and think about our next steps!" Mu Danian said.

The first thing Qin Xianglan did after leaving Mu Danian’s room was to find Mu Dade.

It was precisely when Mrs. Jin was busiest, so even if she went to find Mu Dade, she wasn’t afraid of being discovered by Mrs. Jin.

She found Mu Dade in the backyard.

Mu Dade held a guest list in his hand, probably potential attendees of tomorrow’s banquet.

Qin Xianglan first looked around, and seeing no one, she quickly approached, "Brother Dade, I have something important to tell you!"

"Xianglan, what is it? Can’t it wait until after tomorrow?" Mu Dade said good-naturedly.

"Brother Dade, this is too important, it’s a matter of life and death for you!" Qin Xianglan said.

Mu Dade frowned, looked around cautiously, seemed also afraid of being discovered.

"Xianglan, let’s find an inn outside to talk!"

With his daughter about to marry, Mu Dade increasingly knew he had to keep a low profile.

So he couldn’t have anything with Qin Xianglan in front of everyone’s eyes.

If discovered, he’d be in big trouble.

The two avoided everyone’s sight and found an inn nearby.

The first thing Mu Dade did in the inn was to reassure Qin Xianglan.

"Xianglan, I’ve wronged you by making you follow Fifth for this period! Rest assured, once Dan Dan marries, I’ll kick out that woman, Mrs. Jin! And talk to my mother about marrying you!"

Mu Dade was good at appeasing women!

If this were the past, Qin Xianglan would certainly feel delighted by this.

But now, no, ever since she knew Mu Dade had an affair with the County Magistrate’s concubine, titles didn’t matter!

Getting things, it looks nice.

But ultimately, it’s not as important as life and money.

"Brother Dade, don’t say that, even if there’s no title, I’ll still give birth to our son!

Rest assured, I won’t disturb your life, you can tell me anything troubling or annoying you! But..."

Mu Dade found the previous words very pleasing.

What man doesn’t love keeping a stable home while flying flags outside?

What man doesn’t love being surrounded by women, wives and concubines everywhere?

"Xianglan, whatever you have to say, tell me directly! If you encounter any difficulties, I’ll solve them for you! I promise, no one dares to bully you!" Mu Dade assured, pounding his chest.

"Brother Dade, since you say so, I won’t be polite with you, I need money!" Qin Xianglan said.

"Money?" Mu Dade’s brows suddenly furrowed.

"What do you need money for?"

Upon hearing Mu Dade’s inquiry, Qin Xianglan felt very upset.

She thought about herself, already pregnant with Mu Dade’s child.

She just mentioned the word money, and he showed reluctance.

Fortunately, she wasn’t foolish enough to marry him.

Such a man is destined not to end well!

"I... It’s not me wanting it! Actually... actually, Fifth found out about our relationship!" Qin Xianglan covered her mouth and started to cry.

"How did he find out?" Mu Dade’s face slightly stiffened.

"I didn’t let him touch me because I am Brother Dade’s woman, but the night before last, I felt unwell, he came into my room, he heard me call your name, he... he woke me up and questioned if I had something with you!

I said nothing, then he wanted to kill me, I’m not worth dying, but I can’t bear the child in my belly dying with me, so I admitted! Now he’s threatening me for two hundred taels of silver, saying if I don’t give it... he’ll go to Sister Jin to report us... sob sob sob..."

Qin Xianglan lied with her eyes open, pushing all the responsibility onto Mu Dade.

Now the situation was urgent, she had no other way to think.

How much money she could get, she’d get!

"Damn Fifth, he even dares to scheme against me!" Mu Dade stomped his foot in anger.

Seeing Qin Xianglan crying woefully, he comforted, "Don’t cry, I’ll find him right now!"

"No, you can’t find him! Brother Dade, if he really turns against us, what will we do? Tomorrow is Dan Dan’s wedding day, we must get through this first!

If by any chance, some big man comes tomorrow and finds out about us, wouldn’t that be over?" Qin Xianglan said.

She’s smart, she knew from Mu Danian that the County Magistrate would come but didn’t mention it to Mu Dade.

Only mentioning big man, so Mu Dade naturally thought of the County Magistrate and wouldn’t suspect her.

Mu Dade was enlightened by Qin Xianglan’s words.

Indeed, he couldn’t offend Fifth, at least not now.

"Xianglan, when did Fifth say he wanted the money?" Mu Dade asked.

"He said today, for me to personally give it to him!"