The Concubine's Survival Manual

Chapter 211

Her words were not trivial, and everyone was stunned for a moment, even the small pastries in Qin Niangzi's hand fell to the skirt, staining the clean fabric with a long string of yellow spots.Zhongyuan took a few more breaths, and then said, "If her own daughter didn't find out, I'm afraid I'd lose my temper."

So it's not dead yet?
Seventh Lady calmed down again, but her anger was still hard to hide in her expression.

The Fifth Young Madam is really too ruthless, such tricks are used... Once she crashes in later and the person is really dead, what should I do?A living life died in a scheme like this?
She suddenly put the sinking cup on the table, and said in a deep voice, "Lixia goes to the alley and invites the Zhuang accountant in. Shangyuan goes to the second gate to inquire what father is doing in Menghuaxuan. If there is nothing wrong, go in." Let me know that I have something to tell my father."

The maids came back to their senses at once, Li Xia took a few deep breaths, and immediately calmed down, without revealing anything, Shang Yuan also followed her example, pretending to be calm, and left the room.

Seventh Lady sent Dragon Boat Festival again, "Go to the small accountant and invite the old mother out, let her go to Zhang's house to see how she is doing, has the doctor invited you? Zhongyuan, go down and restrain the maids in our yard, not a single one is allowed. Go out of Mingde Hall, and those who go out and mix indiscriminately without any reason will be fined for three months, and those who go too far will be kicked out directly."

She usually speaks in a soft voice, with the soft charm unique to Jiangnan Water Village, it is rare to show such decisiveness today, everyone is busy obeying orders and doing nothing.But little Huangpu was so frightened that she couldn't move, and trembled slightly. Seventh Lady glanced at her, and said unquestionably, "You come to help me change my clothes and comb my hair. I have to go to Menghuaxuan later, so you can't just go out like this." .”

After Qin Niangzi changed her clothes and put on a more serious hairstyle, several big maids also came back: the alley where the accountant Zhuang lived was not far from Meimei Hutong, but only half an hour later, Lixia After bringing her into Mingde Hall, she was standing in the corner with her head bowed, with a solemn expression on her face.Shangyuan also brought a reply from Ping Guogong: The old man only woke up after a nap. Although he was surprised by Qiniangzi's invitation, he still sent someone to pick up Qinianzi and talk to Menghuaxuan.

Seventh Lady personally took out the key from her waist, opened the dowry on the bedside, took out two account books from the mezzanine, which were sorted out by two female accountants, and held them in her hands. , Only then did he leave Mingde Hall, followed by the two old mothers sent by Duke Pingguo to pick him up, went out the second door, turned to the outer courtyard of the east wing of Duke Pingguo's mansion, passed a long corridor, walked dozens of steps, and then Seeing a hall room with few entrances, two young servants in their teens were already waiting at the door, Qin Niangzi left Lixia and Zhuang accountant outside for the time being, and entered the hall alone.

The furnishings in Menghuaxuan are unexpectedly quite simple.Qin Niangzi was led from the main room into the third room on the east side, and she felt that this room was not so much the second-class Duke's room, but rather the study of the country rich man: except for one or two sparse Bogu There are not many decorations except for a shelf and a long desk.Only the two large glass windows facing the sun have some rich and noble atmosphere.

Not long after, Duke Pingguo Xu Heng also entered the room with a hint of surprise on his face. "Something happened in the second gate—"

This old fox is still pretending to be confused.

Seventh Lady slandered in her heart, but she had a solemn expression on her face. "Xiaoqi took the liberty to disturb father."

She saluted first, and waited for Ping Guogong to wave his hand to say that it's okay, then continued, "It's a mother Zhang who used to work in the counting room in the inner courtyard..."

In a few words, he explained clearly about Zhang Accountant's family's hanging, and then said, "Originally, Xiao Qi thought the few gossips in the family were meaningless, so he didn't bother to answer them. Father, the delivery is clear, lest the family members think that Xiao Qi has just taken over the housework and is about to cause trouble."

She didn't wait for Ping Guogong to reply, she took a few steps by herself, went out and led Zhuang's accountant into the house, and said solemnly, "This is the accountant that Xiao Qi specially asked for from the Yangzhou salt merchant Gao's family. , has been in charge of the family account for more than 20 years. Since mid-July, I have been looking over the account for Xiaoqi, Zhuang accountant, please explain to my father a few things that can be discussed in this account."

Ping Guogong had a serious expression on his face, and he didn't say much, but followed the introduction of Seventh Lady, and turned his attention to Zhuang's accountant.

The Zhuang accountant first saluted Ping Guogong, and sent the two account books to Ping Guogong, and then began the introduction to Seventh Lady. "These two accounts are from the accounts of the slaves and maidservants over the years..."

They didn't hide anything at all, and they told Ping Guogong exactly what they had confessed to Qiniangzi.

She was originally from a professional background, and what she said was all the truth, so she was naturally calm and calm, and she explained everything clearly.Duke Ping was fine at first, but when he heard the rice price as a comparison and realized something was wrong on the books, his expression finally changed slightly, revealing a thoughtful expression.

When Zhuang Accountant finished speaking, Qin Niangzi waved her to go down, without giving Ping Guogong any time to react, and said again.

"There are many things that can be discussed in this account. Zhang's mother is also related to Xiao Luowen, the servant girl next to Fifth Sister-in-law, and the two families have frequent contacts. However, Fifth Sister-in-law transferred her out of the accountant a few years ago. , Some things are spread, and when people say it, it becomes intentional when it is unintentional, and it becomes suspected if it is not suspected."

Seeing Mr. Pingguo nodding his head slightly, Lady Qin continued, "Only this matter, Xiao Qi has to give everyone an explanation. These days, I have been investigating in private, wanting to know whether the people behind the scenes are hiding the truth from Sister-in-law Wu. ,still……"

She paused, and then opened up a new topic. "It's just that after checking the accounts on August [-]st, Wu Xun's family soon found out that something was wrong. Although Xiao Qi strictly ordered her not to disclose it, but soon, the paper couldn't contain the fire, and there were some rumors in the house."

Duke Pingguo's expression moved again, he snorted coldly, and said, "I didn't expect Wu Xun's family to be so talkative!"

As an accountant, of course, the last thing you can do is to talk badly, otherwise, wouldn't the financial privacy of the host family become a problem?This matter was mentioned by Qin Niangzi, and everything seemed to be clear: Qin Niangzi wanted to wait until there was conclusive evidence to deal with this matter, but as soon as Wu Xun's family found a flaw, they immediately chewed their tongues, causing the matter to come to this day the point.

"Since there are gossips in the mansion, things are going to be a bit difficult. Xiao Qi thought that if this matter is not investigated, it will not be enough to convince the public. Since there are rumors, no matter whether they are true or not, there must be an explanation before they can explain to everyone. .Otherwise, the mothers below will see that such omissions have been let go, and they will move their hands and feet in the future. "But for the sake of everyone's face, I also believed that the fifth sister-in-law would not do such a thing. Xiaoqi didn't make a big fuss and investigate with great fanfare. So far, she is still investigating secretly. I didn't expect that Zhang's mother could not hold back and made a fuss on her own. Now that things are getting big, it won't end well—even the grandmother told Xiao Qi in the morning that there is no need for the family to worry so much, and let the past be over. Now Xiao Qi can be said to be ashamed to face her grandmother, so she has no choice but to ask My father apologized, and I also asked my father's opinion."

Her tone was blunt, obviously showing hidden anger.Duke Ping didn't mind, he frowned and asked again, "Is that what your grandmother really said?"

Seventh Lady looked back at Ping Guogong calmly, nodded and said, "It's true, if father doesn't believe it, he can confront grandma at any time."

What she said is true, and the logical relationship is very smooth. I can't help but follow her tone and think: Wufang and Mrs. Tai have always been so close. Even at such a sensitive time, Mrs. Tai didn't care. The reputation of Mrs. Fifth Young has been tarnished, and she would rather tell Seventh Lady not to make a small matter into a big deal...

Whether the fifth young lady is innocent or not, the answer seems to be obvious.

Since Mrs. Wu is not innocent, then Mama Zhang, Lin Shan's family, and Peng Hu's family are all of the same breed, and they are involved in embezzling officials.

Originally, she was wearing a sinful body, but Zhang's mother was still so high-profile at this time, clamoring that she was wronged and wanted to prove her innocence by hanging herself.This is to spray people with blood and force Qiniangzi to go to the unreasonable side, as if she deliberately released the news to discredit the innocent mother Zhang.However, Qin Niangzi has not yet found out the real evidence, even if she is to be convicted of her crimes.

Such a rogue's move was only made by the hob meat of Zhang Accountant's family.It is clear that Yang Shi was disgusted enough, but there is no way to say anything, so it is no wonder that Yang Shi rarely showed anger!

Even Duke Pingguo was deeply scheming, and he couldn't help saying angrily, "This kind of scumbag, it's better to be hanged!"

Soon after, she came to her senses: she had hanged herself on purpose, how could she not be revived?

Qin Niangzi doesn't need to be pretentious, as long as she thinks of Mrs. Wu Shao, she will be angry. "Thank you father for being able to discern the details, and for realizing how difficult it is for a daughter-in-law!"

The room fell silent again for a while, Duke Ping took a few deep breaths to expel the depression from his chest, after a little calculation, he looked at Qin Niangzi and said meaningfully, "Then look at this matter, What should I do."

A housewife can be angry with such insidious tricks, but can't be restrained by such insidious tricks, otherwise, in the struggle with the mother in charge, I'm afraid it will be easy to lose the wind.

Seventh Lady pondered for a moment, then looked at Ping Guogong inquiringly, frowned for a moment, then relaxed again.

"From Xiao Qi's point of view, it's better not to pursue this matter anymore!" Seven Lady said firmly. "It's enough to send Mama Zhang's family far away to work in Zhuangzi, and Xiaoqi doesn't want to pursue other matters any further!"

"Oh?" Duke Ping raised an eyebrow immediately, and looked at Qinianzi with interest. "What kind of statement is this?"

"Further investigate this matter..." Seventh Lady bit her lower lip, a little hesitant. "What the result will be, my father always knows in his heart."

She didn't say it clearly, but why didn't Duke Ping understand what she meant?He nodded.

"Family and everything is prosperous, and the family can live in harmony, which is the best thing. Our family is rich in gold and silver. In terms of silver, the balance in this account is only 3 taels... the 3 taels You can't buy the harmony between brothers and sisters-in-law." Seventh Lady even smiled. "To put it bluntly, even the dowry in Xiao Qi's hands has a bonus of nearly 2 taels a year. The Master and Xiao Qi really don't care about this money."

When she mentioned her dowry, she couldn't help but think of Mrs. Fifth Young Madam's dowry: the difference in the number is so big, it's inevitable that you are a little tighter, when you are a housekeeper, there are so many opportunities...

Even if Ping Guogong didn't believe it at first, he probably has some faith now.

"Since that's the case, let's forget about the past, and simply burn the account books of the past few years. No one can make a fuss, and no one wants to make a fuss. Even if there is some talk about the fifth sister-in-law for a while, after a few months, there is no real evidence. The discussion will naturally dissipate. It can be regarded as a small punishment for the fifth sister-in-law, and she knows that she is ashamed in her heart, and that is the best."

Ping Guogong looked at Qi Niangzi's eyes, which became brighter and brighter, but he just hummed lightly.

"But it doesn't matter. Zhang's mother's shameless behavior can't be ignored. In case all mothers think that they have made some mistakes in the future, the last time they hanged their masters and they have nothing to do with them. The rules in the house are probably not As long as it exists in name only, the servants are in chaos. This mansion is becoming more and more chaotic." Seventh Lady's tone turned cold. "Xiaoqi thinks, don't kill anyone, just give her a bowl of dumb medicine and send her to work in the village in the suburbs of Beijing!"

The purpose of sending her to the Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing is to show everyone what happened to her, and the next bowl of dumb medicine is to prevent her from chewing on the root of her master's tongue.Of course, Qin Niangzi's treatment couldn't be said to be unruly, but in the end there was still some leeway, and she called for beating and killing without opening her mouth.

Duke Ping nodded thoughtfully, stood up, paced back and forth a few steps, and then said slowly, "Oh, what if..."

The words did not come out, and he took it back, "This is a very appropriate disposal, let's do it like this! There is a saying, Mrs. Yang, you are right, the kindness of the family is something that cannot be bought with tens of millions of taels of money. In your eyes Seeing this level, it's no wonder your mother can trust you with the family affairs."

His tone has softened. "Since that's the case, I, as a father, shouldn't be stingy - after all, you are a new wife, and some things are up to you, which will inevitably offend others. It will be even more inconvenient to do things in the future. Well, let me do it later. To deal with the Zhang family... and other things, I will handle it by you."

For things like burning the account book, which invite people to buy people's hearts, Duke Ping gave it up to Qi Niangzi, and for things like complaining about Zhang's mother, he embraced his upper body, which can be regarded as being very considerate of Qi Niangzi.Seventh Lady fell to her knees immediately, and thanked Ping Guogong, "Father is considerate of the younger generation, it is our blessing!"

"It's just Lin Shan's family and Peng Hu's family..." Ping Guogong could not help but ponder.

Qin Niangzi showed a look of hesitation, and saw that Ping Guogong smiled and nodded at her, and then said. "It's also very clear in the rumors that there was a mistake in the kitchen purchases and the warehouse. If all three are dismissed, I'm afraid it will be too embarrassing to the fifth sister-in-law...it belongs to Wu Xun's family, and Xiao Qi plans to let it go. "

"Mr. Yang's thinking makes sense." Ping Guogong raised his eyebrows, without any further hesitation. "This matter, if you say let it go, let it go! It's not too late to take care of it when you have free hands in the future."

Seventh Lady got up and said goodbye, "I'm so ashamed to delay my father's work..."

Duke Ping shook his head, "You are very good! You know the general situation very well!"

He took another deep look at Qin Niangzi, "As the mistress, you must put everyone first in everything. You must keep this sentence in your heart."

Seventh Lady smiled slightly, but she didn't answer Ping Guogong's words, she just said a few polite words to Ping Guogong, then bowed and left the room, and returned to Mingde Hall with two servants.

As soon as she entered the room, she ordered Shang Yuan again. "Go to the second gate and invite those from Lin Shan's family and Peng Hu's family to come and talk!"

(End of this chapter)