When Xie Qiao heard what the steward said, she almost choked.
Father must have suffered a great shock!
However, Xie Qiao really should not pity him. After all, he did not even check the things in his armory from time to time. As long as he put in some effort, he would not let those things be emptied by others.
However, although she thought that, he was her biological father after all.
She could not just ignore him. She could not leave him being angry.
Xie Qiao changed her clothes and immediately went to the front courtyard.
Xie Niushan had already gathered his men and even gave each of them a broom. It was obvious that he was going to stir trouble.
âFather,â Xie Qiaoâs face was pale as she called out shakily, âAre you going to kill someone?â
When Xie Niushan heard that, he felt guilty for a moment, âNo, Iâm going to collect debtâ¦â
âWho stole something from our house?â Xie Qiaoâs voice remained soft.
Xie Niushan was also embarrassed to say it directly.
Xie Qiao suddenly smiled and said, âGet them to put these down. There are so many brooms. What are you going to sweep? Father, I heard that you lost something?â
Xie Niushan glared at the steward fiercely.
The steward buried his head and felt wronged.
âWhy are you staring at him? Could it be that it was the steward who lost something?â Xie Qiao said calmly, then she went forward and patted the horse beside Xie Niushan. The horse immediately snuggled in her arms. It was very obedient. Xie Qiao said slowly, âSince the thing has been given away, we canât ask for it back just like that. Youâre a man. If you donât have integrity, how can you stand your stance?
âEven if it was Ms. Lu who gave the thing away, since she was your wife, this matter will be on you. I think this horse is quite tired, so let it rest,â Xie Qiao took a breath and said slowly.
Xie Niushan looked at Xie Qiao with a complicated expression. Although he felt embarrassed, he still said, âThat golden eagle is very valuable, we canât just give it to the Meng family for freeâ¦â
âWe canât just give it to them for free,â Xie Qiao sighed, âThey owe us one condition. We just need to get it back.â
He could request for a condition, but he definitely could not take the thing back.
If he really wanted to get it back, it would have to be them who was willing to give it back.
When Xie Niushan heard what she said, he immediately threw away the reins.
âEldest Daughter, then letâs ask them what they want. The value must be 30,000 to 40,000 taels of silvers. Otherwise, I wonât be able to sleep well!â Xie Niushan really did not want to do a loss-making business.
Of course, he knew that he could not go and ask for the debt.
Even if Xie Qiao did not come, he would take his men for a walk on the streets at most.
He would specifically pass by the Meng Residenceâs door to let the Meng family feel that he was a hooligan and did not want to interact with him. Then, they would return the item.
He was not foolish enough to directly slap the face of the princeâs family.
Xie Niushan immediately dismissed the people.
He brought Xie Qiao to the hall and sat down.
âI heard that the old matriarch of the Meng family is good at matchmaking. Since Father has already chased Ms. Lu away, you need a new madam to take care of the house. Thereâs also Eldest Brother. Heâs already in his twenties, but his marriage has not been settled⦠Father will send someone to the Meng family to pass on a message and ask the old matriarch for help. That will do it,â Xie Qiao said.
âMarry?!â Xie Niushan had goosebumps when he heard that, âIâve just gotten rid of a prodigal, and now you want me to marry again?! Right now, the family doesnât have the money to spare for the betrothal gifts. No, no, no.â
âIf you want to marry, youâll have to see if anyone wants to marry you. The matriarch of Meng family might not even dare to take up the job. After all, youâve only just divorced Ms. Lu, and your reputation is poor. No matter who they introduce, the matriarch would think that sheâs harming the women. Why would she actually agree to it? However, when you bring up this matter, it wonât seem like youâre making things difficult for her. If she doesnât help, it wonât make sense. Iâm afraid⦠In the end, sheâll have no choice but to send the golden eagle back and avoid you. Who knows, she might even send you apology gifts,â Xie Qiao added.