Cure the cold-faced general by solving crimes

Chapter 89 Borrowing Miss Jiang’s Light

Mrs. Wei looked around at the ladies and ladies who had returned to the pavilion, with a smile on her lips, she looked at Jiang Xihe pretending to be embarrassed, and said sarcastically, "Miss Jiang, don't take it to heart, it's all nonsense from a little girl. My bracelet is gone, but how could it be that Miss Jiang took it? It’s really heartbreaking.”

Jiang Xihe heard everyone's low murmurs, and felt jealous in her heart. She was somewhat embarrassed, "Since everyone is here, can I ask what Mrs. Wei's bracelet looks like?"

Mrs. Wei said slowly, "Dark red agate is precious because it is a gift from the emperor, so the maid was anxious and just kept talking nonsense. She only saw the bracelet placed between us. As for why it was gone, she really didn't see it."

Everyone heard it. On the one hand, Mrs. Wei complained that the maid framed Jiang Xihe, and on the other hand, she alluded to Jiang Xihe for taking away her bracelet.

Several ladies who were familiar with each other secretly looked at each other, and they all saw the clues. They didn't believe that Jiang Xihe could steal things in such an occasion. Mrs. Wei's actions were undoubtedly ruining her reputation.

Everyone was confused about the relationship between Mrs. Wei and Jiang Xihe, and they didn't want to waste their words. They didn't want to miss such a lively occasion, so everyone stayed silent as if they were watching a show, waiting for things to develop.

When Jiang Xihe heard about the gift from the emperor, he began to think twice and said slowly, "In this case, can you please ask Mrs. Wei to tell me the style of the bracelet and let me draw it? I don't dare to promise how excellent the painter is. It’s not a problem to draw a portrait on weekdays.”

Mrs. Wei was startled and emphasized again, "Miss Jiang, you really don't need to take it to heart. It's all nonsense from my maid. Miss Jiang is a person who has seen the world. How could she do something evil just for a bracelet?"

This was such an unpleasant thing to say. Jiang Xihe knew Mrs. Wei's purpose and was not angry anymore. He smiled and said, "Since it is a gift from the emperor, and the maid said that I took it, then just treat it as if I took it. How about it?"

Everyone looked at Jiang Xihe, what did she mean by admitting it?

Mrs. Wei was also stunned. Don't most people try their best to defend themselves and prove their innocence when encountering this kind of situation?

Jiang Xihe fiddled with her cuffs and shook them deliberately. The silk texture was soft and the threads were docile. The lady closest to Jiang Xihe deliberately looked at her cuffs. The translucent Guangxiu had no sleeve pockets at all. The lady also understood Jiang Xihe's intention. If Jiang Xihe stole She had no place to hide the bracelet.

Jiang Xihe smoothed his sleeves and said softly, "Mrs. Wei, we'd better be cautious. I'll draw the bracelet and let everyone see it, okay?"

At this point, Mrs. Wei couldn't refuse anymore and ordered the maid to bring pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and Jiang Xihe polished the ink and spread the paper. Mrs. Wei hesitated to describe that during a cup of tea, a simple red coral bracelet appeared on the drawing paper. . "

Mrs. Wei looked at the rice paper and kept emphasizing, "I think this matter will just go away."

Jiang Xihe picked up the drawing paper, blew it into the light, and asked Mrs. Wei again, "Ma'am, look at it again, is this it?"

Mrs. Wei nodded.

A smile appeared on Jiang Xihe's lips, and he raised his voice and said, "I am familiar with several jewelry shops in Ping'an County. I will distribute the patterns to them in a while. Anyone who pawns the bracelet will be detained and sent to the county government office. .”

When Mrs. Wei heard this, she secretly screamed. Jiang Xihe continued, "It was only me and Mrs. Wei in the pavilion just now. Mrs. Wei's bracelet was lost, and I was the most suspicious, so I didn't want to say anything more. In this case, Madam Wei, shall we report to the official?"

Mrs. Wei hurriedly said, "No need. They all said it has nothing to do with Miss Jiang, so forget it."

Jiang Xihe stopped him with a smile, "How can that be done? This bracelet is a gift from the emperor. If it is lost today, Mrs. Wei will be guilty of ineffective care. If the royal family asks about it in the future, I am afraid that Mrs. Wei will get into trouble. Since everyone is here today , it can also be regarded as a testimony. From now on, anyone who wears a bracelet will be sent to the government..."

Jiang Xihe cut off Mrs. Wei's escape route, and Mrs. Wei's face became increasingly ugly.

Just when the atmosphere was awkward and Mrs. Wei couldn't end it, a maid behind Mrs. Wei suddenly shouted, "Madam, I see there are bracelets on the ground under the table." Before anyone could react, the maid rushed over and opened the tablecloth, and picked up a bracelet from the ground at Mrs. Wei's feet.

Jiang Xihe saw clearly that the bracelet fell from the maid's hand, and she put it on the ground and pretended to pick it up again.

Upon seeing this, Mrs. Wei excitedly said to everyone, "Look at this misunderstanding, how it happened by such a coincidence. Let me tell you, the bracelet must have fallen to the ground. Everyone, sit down quickly and let's continue to have tea."

Mrs. Wei took the painting from Jiang Xihe's hand and praised everyone, "Look, Miss Jiang is so talented. The bracelet in this painting is exactly the same as the real one."

Everyone agreed, congratulating Mrs. Wei on the beautiful bracelet that was lost and found, and praised Jiang Xihe for her excellent painting skills and for being the most talented and learned girl in Ping'an County.

Jiang Xihe smiled lightly, she was very satisfied with the result.

While everyone was chatting, a maid hurriedly walked to Mrs. Wei from outside the pavilion and whispered, "Madam, County Magistrate Pei is here, and he has brought many guests with him. He is waiting in the flower hall."

Mrs. Wei was startled and looked at Jiang Xihe. Jiang Xihe gave her a fake smile and felt happy.

Pei Zhizhao led people into the pavilion and looked at Jiang Xihe at first sight.

Mrs. Wei followed him politely, "I didn't expect Mr. Pei to come in person. I originally wanted to invite Miss Jiang to come over to have tea and chat. If I knew you were free, I would have invited you as well."

Pei Zhizhao was followed by more than a dozen famous squire and wealthy businessmen from Ping'an County. When the ladies and ladies in the pavilion saw their father and father coming, they all smiled and came to their relatives.

Pei Zhizhao walked up to Jiang Xihe, looked her up and down, and saw Jiang Xihe smiling, and then said to Mrs. Wei, "Xiaohe comes to the chrysanthemum banquet alone, I'm not worried, Xiaohe and Mrs. Wei have not interacted, I'm afraid Mrs. Wei is embarrassing her, but it seems too abrupt for me to come alone. No, I invited these old acquaintances to have some fun at Wanju Villa. Does Mrs. Wei mind? "

Mrs. Wei had a smile on her face. She didn't expect Pei Zhizhao to speak like this. It seemed that he said nothing and yet he said everything. Especially those words that embarrassed Jiang Xihe made Mrs. Wei's face turn red and white.

Pei Zhizhao said in a deep voice, "I knew that Mrs. Wei was not prepared, so I called the waiter and cook from Xiangtai House. Did it disturb Mrs. Wei?"

Jiang Xihe didn't expect that Pei Zhizhao would come to support her. All the grievances she felt just now turned into complacency. She felt extremely happy when she saw Mrs. Wei eating.

The chef at Xiangtai Building is familiar with Jiang Xihe. He first took out the mochi and Longjing crisps from the food box and handed them over, "Miss Jiang, these are the snacks that were just baked today. Mr. Pei knows that you like to eat them, so he bought them all."

Jiang Xihe smiled so hard that he couldn't close his mouth, and said politely, "I can't eat so much. Come on, let's have a taste together."

Everyone saw the clue and flattered her, "We are lucky today because of Miss Jiang's help. The snacks in Xiangtai Tower are not easy to buy. Let's all say thank you to Miss Jiang."

(End of this chapter)