I Made a Fortune By Raiding Houses In Ancient Times

Chapter 235 It’s hard to guard against domestic thieves

 Cao Hongxin originally didn’t want to talk about his family’s affairs to the outside world. After all, the family scandal should not be made public.

But the emperor always wanted Xuanyizhen to be the national counselor, but he was always rejected.

 Everyone in the world knows that those capable Taoist priests and masters have good tempers.

He was worried that if he concealed something, if Lingchu was not satisfied and rejected him, then he really didn't know what to do.

His wife was so angry that she almost divorced him because of his daughter's betrothal gift.

Cao Hongxin hoped that Ling Chu could help him solve this matter and did not hide it.

 The Cao family has two sons. Cao Hongxin is the eldest son, and he also has a younger brother.

 Cao Hongxin has been sensible since he was a child. He knew how to study hard and work hard at a young age.

But his second brother Cao Hongdeng was just the opposite. He was doted on by his mother since he was a child. He was neither good at literature nor martial arts. When he grew up, he was idle.

Although the Cao family is not considered rich and powerful, it can still be considered as more than above or below, but it is a pity that the small amount of family property cannot withstand Cao Hongdeng's lavish spending.

　　After the two Cao brothers got married and each gave birth to a child, their life became worse day by day.

Although Cao Hongxin is the commander of the Xicheng Army and Horses Division, he is only in the sixth rank and his salary is not much. Cao Hongdeng was not good at studying and did not want to pursue an official career. In order not to live in vain, the family asked him to start a small business.

However, Cao Hongdeng has been lazy since he was a child. After getting married, he spent three days fishing and two days drying nets in business. The little money he earned was not enough for himself.

Cao's father and Cao's mother doted on their youngest son. Seeing that he was not doing well, they often asked Cao Hongxin and his wife to subsidize a second house, either openly or secretly. Although the couple was dissatisfied, they could not withstand Cao's mother's cry and begging.

 Cao Hongxin's eldest daughter got engaged a few days ago. The couple did not want to wrong their daughter. In addition to the dowry prepared for her, they also planned to give her all the betrothal gifts given by the man as dowry.

Originally, those things were stored in the warehouse. However, a few days ago, Cao Hongxin's wife discovered that most of those things were missing, and a small part had been replaced.

Cao Hongxin and his wife originally thought that there was a thief in the house, but what surprised them was that except for the things they were preparing for their daughter to get married, everything else in the house was in good condition and nothing was missing.

They originally wanted to report to the government, but Cao's father, Cao's mother, and Cao Hongdeng's wife strongly opposed it, saying that it was a family scandal that should not be made public.

Moreover, everyone advised Cao Hongxin and his wife to settle the matter to avoid spreading the news and affecting their daughter's marriage.

After careful consideration, Cao Hongxin and his wife launched an investigation secretly, although they did not report the matter to the official.

What they didn't expect was that after the final investigation, they found that Cao Hongdeng and his wife were very suspicious.

Cao Hongxin’s wife, Mrs. Jiang, even discovered that the gold hairpin on her grand-in-law’s head was exactly the same as the gold hairpin in her daughter’s betrothal gift.

Angry Mrs. Jiang went to her sister-in-law to ask for an explanation. However, the second wife and her husband did not admit that they had stolen anything from their niece.

Ms. Jiang was even scolded by her mother-in-law.

After Cao Hongxin learned about it, he went to his second brother to get his daughter's things back.

However, Cao Hongdeng was protected by Cao's father and Cao's mother. The result can be imagined. Cao Hongxin, like Jiang, returned without success.

Even though Cao Hongxin was angry and angry, he couldn't hit anyone because they were a family.

Since it was clear that the begging was unsuccessful, he originally thought that as long as he found the things secretly and took them back, he would forget about it.

Unexpectedly, he tried his best to find where his daughter's bride price was hidden.

If the things don’t come back, his daughter will cry all day long and his wife will even want to divorce him.

Cao Hongxin has been miserable recently and has really no choice, so he is so eager to ask Ling Chu for help.

 After hearing this, Ling Chu was really speechless.

It turned out that the person who stole the things was a domestic thief. No wonder Commander Cao did not report it to the official.

 “Let’s go, let’s go to your house first.”

 Cao Hongxin was overjoyed when he saw that she did not refuse. He took Ling Chu straight back home.

 Cao Hongxin's wife was very happy to see Ling Chu and fully expected her to find her daughter's betrothal gift.

 But Cao's father, Cao's mother, and the second wife's wife looked unhappy.

Mother Cao even shouted angrily at her eldest son with a stern face, "Xin'er, how can you let outsiders know about your family affairs! If this matter spreads out, aren't you afraid that Sister Xin's marriage will have troubles?"

Ms. Jiang had long been dissatisfied with her mother-in-law's behavior of protecting her second wife. When she heard her words, she said nothing with a sullen face.

Cao Hongxin knew that his wife was angry, but in fact he was not satisfied with his parents' favoritism.

“Mom, if I can’t find the bride price, how do you want Sister Xin to get married?”

Mother Cao frowned, "Why can't we get married? Don't we still have some of those things? It's not enough. There are still some porcelain and cloth in the warehouse. How can you and your wife make up twenty-eight dollars if you add some private rooms?" Lifted."

Cao Hongdeng's wife Yao also said, "Brothers and sisters-in-law, we are not those rich and distinguished families, and the dowry and betrothal gifts cannot be compared with others. There is no need for you to spend all your money to give Sister Xin a dowry. Don't forget that you still have A son, you have to leave something for him.”

Ms. Jiang was so angry that her mother-in-law and sister-in-law said something that made her liver hurt.

Cao Hongxin was also very angry, "Mom, the porcelain and cloth in the warehouse are old and old, how can they be used as dowry for Sister Xin..."

Before she could finish her words, Cao's mother interrupted her disapprovingly, "Why can't it be used as a dowry? Although those things are a bit old, they are not broken or broken. They are all good things."

Ms. Jiang sneered, what a good thing, it’s just something that can be seen everywhere on the street.

Cao Hongxin looked helpless, "Mom, there is a list of dowry gifts given by the Wu family. You asked Sister Xin to bring the things in the warehouse to get married. If the Wu family knew about it, how could you ask Sister Xin to marry her in Wu's home? Can you raise your head?"

As soon as Cao Hongxin finished speaking, his mother and Yao said almost in unison, "Just ask Sister Xin to cover it up carefully and don't let the Wu family know."

How could such a thing be concealed? Mrs. Jiang knew the temperament of her mother-in-law and sister-in-law very well, and knew that she would not be able to explain it to them no matter what.

She only glared at her husband angrily. If she hadn't been worried about his face, she would have reported herself to the government.

 Cao Hongxin was angry and helpless, "Mother..."

After listening to this for a while, Ling Chu had a general understanding of Cao's mother and Yao's character. Even if Cao Hongxin argued with them for three days and three nights, nothing would come of it.

She couldn't help but interrupted him, "Mr. Cao, are you still looking for something?"

Before Cao Hongxin could speak, Cao's mother glared at Ling Chu coldly and said with a worried expression, "What are you looking for? The thing has been stolen by thieves a long time ago. Where can I find it?"

Jiang did not speak, but stared at Cao Hongxin coldly.

Cao Hongxin smiled bitterly in his heart. He knew that if he could not get back his daughter's betrothal gift, his wife would definitely divorce him.

 Although he is filial, he does not want to be a foolish filial person. If he only cares about everyone, his family will definitely be separated.

“Miss Ling, if you can help me, please find the things...”

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