The cannon fodder stepmother dressed as the villain Zai Zai

Chapter 65 Evidence and Witnesses

Xu Yaqin really didn't expect that the news about Song Wentong in the prince's mansion was so widespread. He must have heard the rumor from nowhere and concluded that he had ironclad evidence of his corruption.

That's why he had no choice but to fight to the death and engage in such a frame-up.

It has to be said that Song Wentong's methods are indeed clever.

There are almost no holes left.

It would be extremely difficult for Xu Yaqin to make a comeback in this matter.

However, it is not impossible at all.

Since Song Wentong has reached this point, it is obviously targeted.

Xu Yaqin simply stopped covering up. Originally, she wanted to wait for a suitable opportunity before handing over the evidence of Song Wentong's corruption to Sheng Lixuan.

But now, if she doesn't produce evidence in this situation, she may not be able to prove her innocence clearly.

Xu Yaqin said to Sheng Lizuan in a deep voice:
"Mr. Marquis, I know you must be very angry because the Madam's portrait was damaged, but I really didn't do this. Butler Song has been aggressive and targeted me everywhere. Mr. Marquis has never thought about it, why?"

After hearing Xu Yaqin's words, Sheng Lixuan's expression calmed down a little.

Xu Yaqin continued to speak:

"To be fair to Mr. Hou, in fact, I have been secretly investigating these days. Butler Song sold off the property of the Hou family and took bribes. I have now obtained definite evidence. Butler Song must know this, so he wanted to first Drive me out of the Marquis' Mansion to prevent the matter from being exposed."

Hearing that the ironclad evidence of Song Wentong's corruption had been obtained by Xu Yaqin, not only Song Wentong himself, but also the two clan elders' expressions suddenly changed.

If Song Wentong's evidence is conclusive, then wouldn't these two clan elders, who had close contacts with Butler Song and received a lot of benefits, also suffer the same fate?
Seeing this, the two clan elders could no longer sit still, so they had no choice but to bite Xu Yaqin to death, fought back, looked at Sheng Lixuan with an impassioned look and said:
"Master Marquis, I think these ladies must be talking nonsense. They want to slander Butler Song's innocence even when they are about to die. This evil woman should be expelled from the Marquis' mansion immediately, and you don't have to listen to her nonsense here anymore."

Sheng Lixuan was angry, but his brain was not a decoration. Now that the two elders and Butler Song jumped out like this, eager to make Xu Yaqin plead guilty and punished, there must be something fishy in this.

Since Xu Yaqin was so conclusive and there was evidence of steward Song's corruption and bribery, Sheng Lixuan would definitely ask about it.

Sheng Lixuan slowly spoke to Xu Yaqin:
"Mrs. Xu, since you said you have evidence of Butler Song's corruption and bribery, please bring it out and let us all take a look."

Xu Yaqin nodded and said calmly:

"Of course, but the evidence is in Cuilan Pavilion. Please, Lord Marquis, please accompany me to pick it up in person."

Sheng Lixuan was a little impatient, waved his hand, shook his head and said:

"No need to go to such trouble, we can just go with you."

After saying this, Sheng Lixuan looked at Song Wentong meaningfully and asked:

"Steward Song, do you have any opinion on this matter?"

Song Wentong saw that the matter had been exposed at this time, and the Marquis personally asked him how he dared to say no. He just nodded dullly and answered according to Sheng Lixuan's intention:
"Little...little dare not."

Soon, a group of people arrived at Cuilan Pavilion.

Xu Yaqin took out the wooden box containing the incriminating evidence and handed it to Sheng Lizuan with both hands.

Xu Yaqin said with a serious expression:

"Master Hou, what is contained here is the evidence of housekeeper Song's cheating. These are the letters and words between him and the middleman in Yandu City. If Master Hou still doesn't believe it, I still have witnesses." After hearing this, Song Wentong went to the local My heart was shocked and I suddenly felt cold.

His expression changed slightly, and he was secretly shocked and said:
"As expected! I was wondering why the middleman disappeared inexplicably, and he was actually hidden by this woman!"

"But the place where Xu Yaqin hides things is really hidden. I asked people to search Cuilan Xuan before, but no evidence of this crime was found."

Song Wentong's mind went blank at this time, and he just stared at the wooden box in Sheng Lixuan's hand, his eyes dull.

Sheng Lixuan opened the wooden box, took out the letter inside and looked at it carefully. The more he looked at it, the more alarmed he became. His pupils gradually dilated, with an unquestionable expression on his face, and then he raised his head and glared at Song Wentong coldly.

He threw the letter on the ground with a snap and asked him:
"Song Wentong, are you aware of this matter?"

"Slander! Mr. Hou, this... this is slander. Mrs. Xu is obviously biting back. Mr. Hou cannot be gullible."

Even before his death, he was still arrogant and kept defending himself:

"These letters are obviously forgeries! The Marquis must be aware of them."

Sheng Lixuan was originally suspicious of Butler Song's corruption and bribery, and originally wanted to investigate secretly, but now that Xu Yaqin has produced evidence, he has become more determined. Now he looks at Song Wentong with eyes filled with boredom. .

Why bother to listen to the barking of his dog here?

Sheng Lixuan glanced at Xu Yaqin and asked:
"Since you said there are witnesses, where are the witnesses? Bring them with you so that I can question you clearly."

"Master Hou, don't be anxious."

Xu Yaqin immediately gave her personal maid Xuan He a wink, and Xuan He walked out of the door with understanding, and soon brought in the hidden middleman.

The so-called most dangerous place is the safest place.

Even if Song Wentong was beaten to death, he would not have thought that Xu Yaqin would hide the middleman in the Hou Mansion.

Seeing the familiar face stepping through the door, Song Wentong's heart skipped a beat. His defenses had already been broken and his heart collapsed.

The flustered middleman walked in.

He slowly raised his eyes and looked at Sheng Lixuan. He was so frightened that he didn't dare to breathe, and he just kept saying:

"Master Hou, the younger one's name is Hou San."

"Xiao Xiao... Xiao Xiao can testify that Song, Song Butler, every once in a while, would sell off the belongings in the Marquis Mansion, and Xiao Xiao would act as a transit agent and sell them all over the city of Yandu."

"More than that, he has embezzled money and property in various shops and financial transactions in the Qingdu Marquis Mansion. Some of the accounts are false. This small point can be fully proved. There is absolutely no nonsense."

Song Wentong could only bite people randomly, his expression became excited, and he said to Sheng Lixuan:
"Master Hou, he farts, I don't know him at all! Xu Yaqin obviously found him!"

Hou San looked at Song Wentong anxiously and said:
"Hey! Butler Song, you can't pretend that you don't know me at this time." I have kept a close eye on those people and written them down, including the letters we exchanged and the evidence every time you asked me to transport goods. Shall I tell you my name? "

Song Wentong was stunned. He didn't expect this kid to hide such a trick from him, but now he couldn't give any strong reason. He could only keep struggling and shouting:

"Master Hou, I can't believe it, I can't believe it!"

(End of this chapter)