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Mu Lianzhi spoke.

This was the first time Beitang Yi spoke after she walked out of the veil.

His heart softened and Beitang Yi unconsciously turned his body to the side. This soft, as if non-existent, sound made the whole place quiet down.

With drooping eyelids, Ying Feng didn't even dare to raise his head, but his heart was trembling again:

Beauty is a disaster~

She speaks in such a coquettish voice, no wonder adults are so bewitched by her.

Inside the veil, after adjusting her emotions and thoughts, Mu Lianzhi said slowly and cautiously:

"Your Excellency is very observant. I'm sure you've seen that, except for my eldest brother, our mansion is basically full of the elderly, the weak, women and children. Even if someone really wants to do that, I'm afraid it's nowhere to start. Besides, my eldest brother was taken away for investigation because of official business before, and he was released not long ago."

"The Marquis' Mansion doesn't have the time or the energy to do that."

"There are many merchants from all over the world in the capital. The Shandong restaurant is both an inn and a restaurant, so it's normal for anyone to appear there, right? My eldest brother is always busy with official duties and is often away, but we have dozens of mouths to feed in the mansion, which requires money, and the housekeeper has to run many things."

"Your Excellency is fair and honest, and you will make a judgment on what is right and what is wrong. The Marquis' Mansion will also fully cooperate with the investigation. Please consider that the Marquis' Mansion has made contributions and was a colleague of my brother and give them a chance to live. You don't need to take the person away, right?"

"In the future, we will definitely do more things ourselves, strictly discipline them, and will not cause trouble to the adults again."

"Please let everyone in the Marquis' Mansion go."

If he were to arrest the housekeeper at this time, wouldn't Aunt Sang be in danger of death again?

Mu Lianzhi's first instinct was to not suspect anything else, as any change would easily expose the truth. Moreover, what was this all about? She intuitively felt that it should have nothing to do with the Marquis' Mansion, and guessed that it was most likely an excuse made by Beitang Yi.

If the Marquis' Mansion had this ability, they would not have to rely on fraudulent marriage and use a woman like her to maintain the glory of the Marquis' Mansion and serve as a stepping stone for the Marquis' Mansion.

When the old marquis was alive, the Marquisate was still in a very good condition, as can be seen from the training and planning of the children in the Marquisate and the early marriage status of the eldest wife.

All the changes started when the old marquis died on the battlefield three years ago.

As expected, the backbone of a family is the feng shui. The current marquis’ mansion is rotten from the root.

As soon as Mu Lianzhi spoke, the old lady and Jiang Shi seemed to come back to their senses instantly and nodded in agreement:

"Yes Yes."

Let’s save the person first. If he is taken away, I don’t know how much he will vomit out.

Everyone else could understand, so how could Beitang Yi not understand her hint? However, he was also somewhat surprised that she actually wanted to keep a housekeeper. His burning gaze met hers through the veil, colliding and entangled. However, Beitang Yi did not show it on his face, but continued to sneer:

"Now you are diligent and not dumb anymore~"

As long as Beitang Yi didn't mention any names, he was talking to Mu Lianzhi, and everyone understood. When they heard his complaining tone, the three people from the Marquis' Mansion shuddered again, exchanged glances, and their hearts, which had just relaxed, became tense again.

At this time, Beitang Yi said again:

"But it does make sense. Even though the current Marquis' Mansion is in a mess, it cannot erase the old Marquis's integrity. I have to give him this face."

Turning back slowly, Beitang Yi swept his cold gaze over everyone, his eyes becoming even more fierce:

"Within three days, a hundred thousand taels of silver will be sent to Qicailou, and Lucaifang will be sealed. Each of the people involved will be given one thousand taels. They must bring the money to the Ministry of Justice to find Yu Tong. This will also be valid within three days."

"If the Marquis' Mansion does not redeem me, and if you ask something you shouldn't ask in the future, Lord Yuchi, please don't blame me for not informing you in advance."

"Yingfeng, leave everyone behind and take away all the suspicious items."

After he finished speaking, Beitang Yi walked past Ling Yuchi and headed towards the door, with a casual attitude as if he was really here to investigate a case. The three people behind him looked as if they had lost their parents.

Jiang bent down and was about to help Ling Yuchi up from the ground, but at the door, Beitang Yi paused again:

"Some things are better known only to you and me. I hate being schemed against the most. If you bring in a half-dead sickly person who could be exposed at any time to spoil my fun, you, the Marquis' Mansion, can just wait to be buried with me."

Then he left without looking back.

After a moment's shock, the three of them looked even more pale. Finally, their lips moved a few times, but none of them made a sound. They supported each other and left trembling slightly.

Behind the veil on the bed, she was playing with a strand of hair, and the corners of Mu Lianzhi's bright red lips were curled again and again:

Say she still scares her?

He is really professional when it comes to playing pranks on people.

……

After Yuxiu Courtyard was completely quiet, Chunmiao, Xiaxiu, Lengyun, Lengyu and other maids hurried in, tidying up and showing concern.

"Miss, are you okay?"

"Miss, the master left with a box of account books and books. When he left just now, I heard the old lady say that she wanted someone to open the storehouse and go to the farm to get something."

After putting on her clothes and getting out of bed, Mu Lianzhi exhaled:

"Oh~"

It seems that the Marquis' Mansion is determined to admit it and prepare to raise money.

One hundred thousand taels is not a small amount, and Beitang Yi is quite bold in asking for such a high sum. I'm afraid the expenses of the Marquis' Mansion will have to be reduced.

With his eyes turning, Mu Lianzhi said:

"Xia Xiu, you and Chun Miao go to the small warehouse and count the finances. Two thousand taels should be our bottom line, right?"

"what?"

When they heard that she wanted to take the money, they both became anxious:

"Miss, are you stupid?"

"Miss, I have no money."

Seeing the two men staring at each other with their eyes wide open, almost covering their wallets on the spot, Mu Lianzhi smiled, raised her hand, and clasped her fingers at each of them:

"Silly boy, we have to take the initiative to express our opinions, then we will know. It will be hard to say when they come to ask for it. Don't worry, it's just a transfer from one hand to the other, and it will come back."

At worst, she could just ask Beitang Yi for it.

"You are even more greedy and stingy than me~"

After another joke, she waved her hand:

"Go ahead, and send it to the old lady when you have collected it. Oh, and don't make it too neat. Put in some banknotes, cash, small change, and gold and silver jewelry."

Thinking of something, she looked at Chun Miao again:

"You just said that the old lady sent someone to the manor?"

"Well, when they were leaving, I heard her tell the Madam. They both looked grumpy and reluctant, and kept looking at the butler. I wondered if they wanted to let the butler go?"

The steward is an old man in the Marquis's Mansion, and many things are caused by him. The two of them are probably afraid and helpless.

"How can Miss Biao and Aunt Sang be missing when the Marquis's Mansion needs money?"

"Xia Xiu, when you send money later, remember to comfort the old lady. The Marquis's Mansion is not short of wealthy relatives."

"Leng Yun and Leng Yu, go and give some advice to the eldest lady and Aunt Sang. There is a young lady who is getting married and an eldest lady who is about to get married in the mansion. It would be better if you can be a little stingy, right?"

When you pay to skin someone, no one can escape.

"Yes."

They said in unison, and turned around to go out to do their work. When they turned back, Mu Lianzhi's eyes fell on the chairs and teacups that were moved beside the table.