The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

Jiang Liu acted swiftly; almost that very night, he decisively sold off all but three of his remaining servants.

Liu kept a nanny by her side, Jiang Xiaoxiao kept a maid by her side, and Jiang Su kept a servant.

The kitchen staff, the accountant, and other people responsible for looking after the house were all either dismissed or sold off by him.

Finally, there was this house. He discussed with Xia Qiutang about selling it to raise funds.

Xia Qiutang initially disagreed, but Jiang Liu, after praising her to the skies and showering her with compliments, finally convinced her to agree.

Jiang Liu found them another house with one courtyard and let them move in.

There weren't many people, and there were enough rooms. Jiang Liu boasted to them that he would definitely restore them to their former lives in the Marquis's mansion within six months.

Jiang Liu promptly reported the matter concerning Steward Fang, as two other drivers had already filed reports, and the Prefect of the Capital was quick to act.

Following the clues, they quickly apprehended the Fang family, who had already fled.

On the day she was arrested, Liu also went to the Jingzhao Yin (prefectural governor).

Upon seeing the three people kneeling below, she went berserk and attacked them, and even the old nanny couldn't stop her.

"You wicked servant! How dare you..."

Butler Fang didn't tolerate him either, and shoved her to the ground.

Liu was helped up by the nanny, seemingly unable to believe that he dared to treat her like this.

“You…” Liu pointed at him, unable to speak.

Butler Fang didn't even glance at her.

Liu wanted to make a scene, but the sound of the gavel immediately made her behave.

"Who is there?!"

Butler Fang quickly revealed his identity.

"The Jiang family has accused you of theft. Do you plead guilty?"

Butler Fang raised his head and said, "Your Excellency, I have worked for the Jiang family my whole life, and I consider myself to be conscientious and diligent. Although I left without saying goodbye this time, I cannot be falsely accused. I did not do it. Please investigate thoroughly, Your Excellency."

"You're talking nonsense! You're the one who took it!" Liu was furious when she heard him say that.

Jiang Liu had no choice but to come out and stop her.

“My lord! Steward Fang manages the Jiang family’s finances, and the guard can testify that he was indeed the one who sent everyone away that day.”

"Furthermore, sir, I heard that someone came to report a theft a couple of days ago. I think the two things seem to be related."

Butler Fang gave Jiang Liu a deep look, remaining relatively calm. Since the item couldn't be found, he wasn't afraid.

However, Fang You and Madam Han kept their heads down, their bodies trembling slightly.

They had thought about the two coachmen that day, but it was getting dark and they were outside the city. They figured they would either be dragged away by wild animals or have to slink back the next day.

After all, what ordinary person wouldn't be afraid of retaliation after encountering bandits?

Who would have thought they would actually report it to the police?

The two drivers were quickly brought over and recounted the events of that day in detail, pointing out the Fang family of three standing nearby.

Everything seemed settled, but then Butler Fang said...

“We did hire them. Our family has a lot of things, enough to fill a carriage with bedding, so naturally we had to hire people. But there’s nothing of the Jiang family’s there.”

"You!..." Liu was so angry that she almost fainted when she saw him still resisting.

“My lord, there’s no way to prove what’s been stolen, but…” Jiang Liu walked over and raised Han’s hand.

"The jewelry she's wearing belongs to my young lady!"

Han quickly pulled her hand back and covered the bracelet on her wrist.

"This was a gift from Miss!"

"Nonsense! This is Xiaoxiao's birthday gift, how could I possibly give it to you!" Liu shouted.

In fact, it was a gift from Qin Yao, so Liu couldn't bring it up again.

The gift from Qin Yao must be something good, otherwise Han Shi wouldn't have chosen to bring it along.

"Sir, this is the Jiang family's list of stolen items. This bracelet is in here." Jiang Liu handed over a list.

The Fang family is now in a difficult position to explain themselves.

The Prefect of the Capital immediately decided that the Fang family was guilty of stealing their master's property.

Although the crime has been established and the Fang family of three has been detained, the lost property still needs to be recovered.

If the government finds them, they will be notified.

If you can't find it, you can only accept your bad luck.

The thought of her family's money made Liu's chest ache.

Seeing that they were about to be taken away, he couldn't help but speak up.

"You wicked servant, destined to be a servant your whole life, greedy for money. Once you're out, I'll definitely find you a good place!"

"Hmph! Bah! No one would want to work for a heartless master like you. You won't even lend a few coins, and you don't care about the lives of your subordinates. Who would be willing to risk their lives for you?!"

"You, you, you! Your life is mine, you deserve to die! Don't even mention your son! You deserve it too!..."

Jiang Liu quickly stopped her from continuing, as the people outside who heard her words were already indignant.

Jiang Liu could only lead them through the crowd and slink away.

Liu's bold words naturally spread among the people, and the place where they now lived was a small alley, a place where people gathered.

After this news spread, they didn't dare to leave their homes.

Jiang Liu was a new face, so he didn't have much trouble moving around. However, Liu's appearance had already been spread around.

The Fang family was sentenced to have their names tattooed on their backs, imprisoned for three years, and would be pointed at and gossiped about for the rest of their lives.

Because they were household slaves, they would be sent to the Jiang family after their release to await their punishment.

Liu wished she could go and kill that family of three right now. Jiang Xiaoxiao, seeing the food prices keep dropping, couldn't take it anymore either.

She throws tantrums in the house every day.

The house keeps getting smaller and smaller, no clothes have been made, jewelry has been stolen, and what are we eating now?

I'm going crazy eating only vegetables and radishes every day.

They hated the Fang family of three to the core.

She grew up in the Marquis's mansion. Although the mansion had fallen on hard times, she never suffered any hardship and could be considered to have lived a life of luxury.

This is the only food she can eat!

Liu only knew how to curse, but Jiang Xiaoxiao took out her jewelry and secretly asked Changwu to pawn it.

The silver was delivered to the Prefect of the Capital, who instructed that the Fang family of three be well taken care of.

If she can't have an easy time, she won't let them have an easy time either.

And so, the Fang family of three became the worst treated in the prison cell.

The food was just thrown on the ground and smashed, and the jailers would whip him frequently. In less than a month, he became as thin as a beggar on the street.

Jiang Xiaoxiao didn't have that much money, and at most she could only make them sad for a few days, but during their three years in prison, they received this treatment without interruption.

Of course, Qin Yao played a crucial role in this.

Three years later, given the Jiang family's hatred for them, they will surely face even more severe punishment!