Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1167: Chapter 1077: Female Prime Minister 15

Severing ties is not merely talk; it requires the village chief and Clan Leader to witness the signing of the severance document, which must then be filed with the government for legal recognition.

Old Master Yin almost impulsively stood up, instructing Yin Zhong and Yin Cheng to drag Yin Zheng to the village chief immediately, as he wanted to sever all ties with this rebellious son to avoid future troubles.

Yin Zhong and Yin Cheng immediately, without hesitation, started dragging Yin Zheng, not to mention Yin Cheng, even Yin Zhong was terrified that Yin Zheng dared to borrow usury.

Yin Zhong had seen families borrow usury, and whenever the common people faced natural disasters or man-made calamities, there were always people borrowing usury.

Yin Zhong had seen many families driven to ruin by borrowing usury, and knowing that Yin Zheng actually dared to borrow it had scared him out of his wits.

Right now, Yin Zhong was displeased with Yin Zheng; as soon as Old Master Yin spoke, he and Yin Cheng pushed Yin Zheng towards the village chief’s house.

Seeing Yin Zheng about to be pushed out the door, Yin An, who had remained silent, finally stood up and blocked Yin Zheng.

Face flushed, Yin An said to Old Master Yin, ”Father, though Second Brother may be wrong in this matter, we can’t just chase him out.

If you’re so worried about money, come winter, Second Brother and I can work short-term jobs to earn money.

Moreover, Second Brother is so smart; since he dared to borrow usury, he must be confident he can repay it, can’t you trust him just once?”

It was the first time in years that the usually silent Yin An spoke so much. Although his words didn’t change Old Master Yin’s mind, they warmed Yin Zheng’s heart.

At least in this household, not everyone is ungrateful; some people still remember his kindness.

Sure enough, Old Master Yin ignored Yin An and reprimanded, ”We’re busy, don’t add to the mess—go back and stay quiet.”

Then he continued to lead Yin Zheng out, but Mrs. Feng suddenly stepped forward, saying, ”Father, although Second Brother is wrong, and we must sever ties with him,

he’s still your son. His years of gratitude for being born and raised are immense; even if severing ties, he shouldn’t leave empty-handed.

Before severing ties, Second Brother ought to leave some silver to show gratitude for his upbringing.”

Mrs. Feng’s words were malicious; she was eyeing the leftover usury Yin Zheng borrowed, as the storefront was certainly not worth two hundred taels of silver.

If not valued at two hundred taels, it meant Yin Zheng had leftover silver, and Mrs. Feng’s words aimed at snatching that.

Reminded by Mrs. Feng, Old Master Yin also considered this, and Mrs. Zhao, not waiting for his response, stormed with Mrs. Feng straight to Yin Zheng’s house.

Fortunately, to avoid upsetting Shuangshuang, Yin Zheng had sent Mrs. Wang and his daughter out early that morning to dig for some tasty wild vegetables and stall time, hoping they’d return after everything was finished.

Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Feng furiously ransacked Yin Zheng’s room, but only found eighty taels of silver.

Though eighty taels of silver were a considerable sum, it was far less than Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Feng had anticipated.

Unable to contain herself, Mrs. Zhao cursed at Yin Zheng, ”You squanderer, with the lifespan of a short-lived ghost, how did you waste two hundred taels of silver? Just this leftover amount?”

Yin Zheng sneered without speaking; he no longer wanted to waste words with this pair of soon-to-be strangers claiming to be his parents.

Seeing Yin Zheng’s expression, Old Master Yin and Mrs. Zhao felt stifled, but he restrained Mrs. Zhao from saying more.

”Enough, stop wasting words on this animal; focus on severing ties with the government to avoid future troubles. These silver taels will suffice; store them for the third son’s exams.”

With that, Old Master Yin directed his two sons to push Yin Zheng to the village chief’s house.

The village chief, aged with frail legs, had recently gone to the county to see a doctor and returned with some medicine to soak his feet.

He was enjoying his foot bath when he saw Old Master Yin leading his sons, pressing on Yin Zheng.

The village chief’s eyelids twitched upon seeing Old Master Yin, sensing trouble.

Sure enough, Old Master Yin’s opening words were shocking thunder—severing ties with his son, an unprecedented event in the village.

The village chief repeatedly confirmed with Old Master Yin, asking if he really intended to sever father-son ties with his second son, Yin Zheng. Receiving an affirmative response, he tried persuading a bit, but Old Master Yin was steadfast, forcing the village chief to reluctantly gather villagers to witness the severance ceremony.

As Old Master Yin prepared to speak about Yin Zheng’s faults, shifting blame entirely, Yin Zheng suddenly knelt down, pain etched all over his face.

Kneeling profoundly before Old Master Yin with a sorrowful plea, ”Father, I know borrowing usury was wrong.

But believe me, I’ve received definite news; the Emperor is to build a living shrine for the Empress locally.

I merely borrowed usury to stockpile timber, within six months I can surely make a big profit.

I will repay all the usury; please, Father, return those eighty taels of silver to me.

Once I earn the money, I will surrender all to you, but that eighty taels truly cannot be taken; without it, I might not earn enough.

Father, pity me, once I earn, I’ll surely send the third brother for exams; there’s still time before his exams.

Don’t take those eighty taels; it’s my lifeline, Father!”

Yin Zheng sobbed nose and tears, truly aggrieved, having borne so many grievances from a filial son to now, he’s endured much, accustomed to burying them deep inside.

Finding an outlet now, he couldn’t restrain his tears briefly, the saying goes that men don’t cry easily unless truly hurt.

Upon hearing Yin Zheng’s words, villagers’ expressions changed; though his daring borrowing of usury shocked them, his cleverness was acknowledged by all.

Quite a few villagers believed, given his confidence in profiting, borrowing usury seemed excusable.

The borrowing aside, the main point was Old Master Yin’s ruthlessness; seeing the chance for huge profit, he took the usury borrowed by his son for business!

Not only that, but he wanted to sever ties, leaving his son in debt while he kept the money—is this using his son’s life for gain? Unbelievable that this is his father!