The cannon fodder stepmother dressed as the villain Zai Zai

Chapter 36 Listen to his excuses
Xu Yaqin did not hesitate and made a decision immediately. She raised her eyes and said to Jiang Yuwei:
"Let's go, let's go find the second master and the two clan elders and state the facts to them. Let's confront Butler Song and see what his plans are."

Jiang Yuwei was shocked when she heard this, and said with confusion on her face:

"Ah, Madam, this is not good. This is too radical. After all, we have just entered the Marquis Mansion and we had a quarrel with the housekeeper. I'm afraid the future will not be easy."

Xu Yaqin was decisive, her tone was firm, and she analyzed calmly:
"How long does it take to worry about this? Third Madam, think about it calmly. If Butler Song really has evil intentions, he will definitely have a back-up plan. As the saying goes, it's easy to hide from an open gun, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow."

"If we don't figure this out, Butler Song will inevitably poke some trouble behind his back in the future. How can you always guard against it?"

After listening to Xu Yaqin's analysis, Jiang Yuwei suddenly realized and knew the pros and cons. She grabbed Xu Yaqin's arm and said in panic:

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go find the second master now and ask him clearly."

Xu Yaqin stood up, straightened her appearance a little, and said cheerfully: "Without further delay, let's leave now."

Soon after, Sheng Yue and two clan elders were invited over again in the hall of the Hou Mansion.

Xu Yaqin and Jiang Yuwei stood on the left side of the hall and confronted Song Wentong who stood on the right side of the hall.

After hearing what Jiang Yuwei and Xu Yaqin said, Sheng Yue looked shocked and quickly called Song Wentong over.

Song Wentong didn't know why he was looking for him at first, but when he entered the hall and saw these people, he immediately realized that a disaster was coming.

Sheng Yue looked at Song Wentong coldly, then slowly asked:
"Steward Song, do you know why I came to you?"

Song Wentong felt like a mirror in his heart, but he still pretended to be stupid on the surface, showing a puzzled look, and replied respectfully:
"I really don't know, I hope the second master will tell me clearly."

If the facts were as Xu Yaqin said, then Sheng Yue would be extremely angry. How could he, the dignified Second Master of the Marquis Mansion, be manipulated by a mere butler?
Sheng Yue snorted coldly, slapped it on the table, pointed at Song Wentong and asked him:

"Hmph, you are still pretending to be stupid. The eldest lady and the third lady have told me that you secretly sold off the valuables of the Marquis Mansion."

"Song Wentong, tell me with your conscience, I have treated you badly these years when you were in our Marquis' Mansion, why do you still do this kind of cheating?"

"This is not over yet. Just because the third lady once witnessed you, you actually had the idea of ​​​​murdering! Even I was included in your calculation. You are really good at it. Why didn't I see it before? His thoughts are so vicious and deep."

"Now that the Third Madam and the First Madam are here, what else do you have to say?"

"Second Master, calm down and calm down the anger first. Before the matter is clarified, I think it's better not to make any judgments. After all, the two women are still outsiders and cannot accept his or their own words."

At this time, the two elders beside them exchanged glances with each other, and suddenly interrupted and said to Sheng Yue:

"Yes, Butler Song has been loyal and conscientious in our Marquis Mansion for so many years. He manages the affairs of the Mansion in an orderly and meticulous manner. Everyone can see this."

"It's better to listen to what he has to say first. Don't accept the instigation of villains and ruin the harmony of the Hou family because of these unfounded things. It will be bad, don't you think?"

When saying this, the two clan elders clearly glanced at Xu Yaqin and Jiang Yuwei, and the meaning was self-evident.

Xu Yaqin's expression changed slightly, and she immediately exhaled.

Yes, according to the records in the original novel, although Song Wentong had some small thoughts and embezzled some money.But it doesn't matter after all. His handling of the Hou Mansion over the years has been getting better day by day.

Moreover, he is also quite business-minded, and he helped the Hou Mansion expand its business to its present size. The contribution of Steward Song is indispensable.Putting aside these things, these two respected elders of the clan have taken a lot of benefits from Butler Song. In their view, Song Wentong is a cornucopia of energy that can continuously generate wealth.

If this kind of person is kicked out of the Hou Mansion, the housekeeper will be replaced.Then the quality of life of the two of them will plummet. Where will they get such a large sum of money in the future?

It makes sense that these two elders would jump out to favor Song Wentong at this time.Xu Yaqin had already thought about these things clearly on the way here.

Seeing the two elders speaking, Sheng Yue realized that he had lost his composure and quickly restored his calm demeanor.

"Well, since the two elders have said so, Song Wentong, please explain, and I will listen to your excuses."

Song Wentong took advantage of the backstage and immediately burst into tears, acting with sincerity:

"It's unjust, Second Master. I have been loyal to you for so many years in the Hou Mansion. How can I say that I embezzled money? If these two ladies really have evidence, then take it out now and see."

"If the evidence is conclusive, I don't need to tell you, I will hit my head and die in this hall right now."

"But if the two ladies have no evidence and just rely on their one-sided words, I'm afraid it's not enough to convict me. This is obviously a false accusation! It's a false accusation, Second Master."

Song Wentong was very smart, not to mention that it had been a long time since Jiang Yuwei saw him selling off the Hou Mansion's property. Moreover, the woman only glanced at it briefly, and there was no substantial evidence.

Song Wentong is the most careful person in his work. When he sells off the property of the Marquis Mansion, the forged accounting records are so perfect that no one can find any flaw.

Seeing that this guy refused to admit it, Jiang Yuwei became anxious and blurted out:
"Why don't you admit it? I clearly saw it with my own eyes that day. What else do you have to say?"

Song Wentong didn't panic at all, and his expression changed slightly with a cold heart.

He continued to act and said sincerely:

"Second Master, this is a false accusation, a slanderous accusation! It must be these girls sent by various families who are deliberately causing trouble and trying to destroy the unity of our Marquis House. When I am kicked out, the position of the housekeeper will be vacant."

"It will be convenient for them to arrange their own people. Second Master, you must be aware of everything. You know who I am. I have lived a good life in the Hou Mansion. Why do I have to sell the property of the Hou Mansion? No The reason?"

"You...you..." Jiang Yuwei's voice trembled slightly when she spoke, and she pointed her finger directly at Song Wentong.

"You're such a villain. You dare to speak harshly even when you're about to die."

"Second Master, don't listen to what he says. Everything I say is true."

Jiang Yuwei looked anxious. She didn't expect that Song Wentong was so thick-skinned and refused to admit it.She really didn't have strong evidence at the moment, so she couldn't help but look at Xu Yaqin and beg for help.

"This..." After listening to the arguments from both sides, Sheng Yue unconsciously tilted the balance in favor of Song Wentong. Indeed, the evidence Jiang Yuwei gave was not enough to convict him.

Song Wentong's performance in the Hou Mansion for so many years was indeed impeccable.

What's more important is that Song Wentong's words penetrated deeply into Sheng Yue's heart.Could this be someone else's plan?This is a problem.

Once it came to the Hou Mansion, Sheng Yue couldn't help but become serious and began to think carefully about what the two said, his face darkening.

(End of this chapter)