The Time Traveler Was Forced To Command The Dark Guards [MTL]

Chapter 2

Even if they sold the entire Shen family, they might not be able to amass that amount—certainly not an insignificant sum!

"Our family doesn't possess that much money," Marquis Qi declared, casting aside any pretense of dignity.

"At the very least, 800,000 taels," Daya reduced the demand by half in one fell swoop!

"Up to 200,000!" the marquis thought 200,000 taels could still be obtained.

"Seventy-five thousand!"

"Twenty-five thousand!"

"Seventy thousand!"

"300,000!"

...

The Shen family stared at Marquis Qi and the imposing maid, wondering if they could agree on the lowest and most reasonable amount.

Qi Shuhan and Mrs. Hou: "..."

Why did Father really start from this point?

At this rate, it should have settled around 500,000 taels, but Daya refused to play by the rules.

In a surprising turn, Marquis Qi, who had settled on a price of "450,000 taels," suddenly increased it to "650,000 taels."

You changed the game too quickly. Master Qi hadn't anticipated the final move from the young girl, so he promptly agreed to the deal.

Daya praised with a smile, "The marquis is daring."

"Marquis!"

"Dad!"

One twisted the handkerchief into a rope while the other widened their eyes, their shocked expressions conveying disbelief at Marquis Qi's stupidity.

Shen family: "......."

This maid is quite remarkable.

Marquis Qi may not be clever, but he isn't a fool either. The maid caught him off guard, and if he doesn't respond swiftly, he'll fall into her trap.

"You've tricked me."

"The marquis jests. 650,000 taels really isn't much. Alternatively, you can spend not a single coin. Just sell Qi Shizi to our young lady for the 16 years that he owes her. Our young lady would certainly be willing to pay more than 650,000 taels for those 16 years. How about it?" Daya asked cheerfully, "Qi Shizi is now 16 years old. It will take another 48 years to return to the Hou family."

Willing my foot!

Is this supposed to be a joke?

"Although this servant wishes to believe in the marquis's integrity, given this divorce, it would be wise to hand over the silver, marriage letters, and tokens," the maid declared, bowing respectfully. Her demeanor no longer resembled that of a mere maid as she walked out with her head held high.

After her departure, a heavy silence fell over Qingsong Hall.

Mrs. Shen quickly reached for her Buddha beads and recited the Heart Sutra silently in her heart. She didn't feel envious, jealous, or desirous of the 650,000 taels of silver. She genuinely didn't want it. Truly, she didn't want it at all.

The rest of the Shen family also felt a sense of confusion.

Even the eldest daughter, Shen Xianjing, found herself entertaining thoughts of what she could do with 650,000 taels of silver if she were to get divorced. She was beginning to entertain the idea. What was happening?

Stop.

This line of thinking is dangerous and should not be pursued.

The Qi family of three were in the most despondent mood. They had just terminated the engagement, so why did it have to deplete their entire fortune?