Chapter 257, Scared to Death

The elderly madam upon hearing the words, felt her whole being falter.

If this matter were to really escalate, even if her son and grandson didn't deal with her, the clan wouldn't spare her either.

Besides, if her son and grandson's futures were destroyed, what would she amount to?

"Please, no, I'll give it, I'll give it!"

Though parting with two hundred thousand taels of silver was akin to carving flesh from her heart, compared to their reputation and her son and grandson's prospects, she still chose the latter.

Immediately, she had the wet nurse, Tian, beg to retrieve the silver note.

"Elder Madam..." Tian hesitated.

"Aren't you going to get it?!" the elderly madam snapped furiously.

Having no choice, Tian entered the back room, retrieved the silver note, and presented it before Zi'an. Zi'an, holding the silver note, counted out two hundred thousand taels and tossed the remainder into his chest before turning to leave.