Chapter 38 Overturning the Table

Or, just burn the account book and pretend nothing happened.

After all, those involved in arms trade are definitely powerful people who cannot be offended, and they may even be royal relatives!

In the previous life, there was no such account book. The Marquis' Mansion had been peaceful for so many years. After the old Marquis passed away, no troubles occurred...

The fingers holding the box tightened again and again.

Qin Mingzhu's face looked a little pale at this moment.

Uncle Chen obviously noticed that something was wrong with Qin Mingzhu, and his eyes gradually became solemn as he looked at the box.

Although I didn't see what was inside, it was definitely something extraordinary.

It's very troublesome.

Qin Mingzhu suddenly gritted her teeth, raised her eyes and asked, "Uncle Chen, I've discovered that some things are better left unknown than known."

Uncle Chen said, "Miss, it's rare to be confused."

Yes, it’s rare to be confused…

Qin Mingzhu couldn't help but smile bitterly.

She could simply destroy the account books of this life, pretend that nothing happened, and no longer investigate the matter to avoid following in the footsteps of Lord Yan.

However, Qin Mingzhu did not forget.

Those who assassinated Lord Yan chopped off her father's legs.

My father, a military commander who had fought on the battlefield for many years, has become a useless man for five years and may even be dying soon!

In her previous life, her father never knew who sent the person who chopped off his legs until his death.

She was willing to be a widow for a man for ten years, but she didn't know that the man was enjoying wealth and glory in the enemy's palace and was in love with other women.

That would have been fine, but he even brought the other person back and took possession of everything she had.

The son she raised with great effort, the extremely well-organized mansion she managed, and even her own life were all pieces of meat in other people's bowls.

What a blessing to be ignorant!

In this life, she never wants to be confused again!

Even if she is willing to sacrifice her life, she will avenge her father!

Now such a large volume of evidence is in front of her. As long as she has the ability to follow up the investigation, she will be able to find out the person behind it sooner or later.

She wanted that man to pay for her father's life!

Qin Mingzhu suddenly hugged the box tightly in her arms, took a deep breath, and said seriously: "Chunhua, Uncle Chen, what's in this box? Are you sure no one else saw it?"

Uncle Chen said solemnly: "Don't worry, Miss, there is absolutely no such thing."

"That's good."

Qin Mingzhu believes in Uncle Chen.

Otherwise, she would have died long ago in her previous life.

"Don't tell anyone about this box."

Chunhua raised her hand with a serious look on her face: "Although I don't know what's in this box, don't worry, Miss. Even if Chunhua loses her life, she will not reveal a single detail of what happened here today."

Qin Mingzhu nodded: "If we tell anyone, we will be dead."

Even the old marquis of Dingyuan Mansion is dead, so what does she matter?

A woman, even if she knows some self-defense skills, is no match for those battle-hardened assassins.

Faced with the overwhelming assassinations, even a god would not be able to withstand it.

Therefore, she has to be more cautious in her actions in the future.

After exploring the entire treasure house, Qin Mingzhu had already thought about returning to the general's mansion.

The three of them walked out of the cellar. Qin Mingzhu looked at the moonlight outside, then looked down at the box in her arms. She always felt that it was not safe no matter where she put it.

If someone saw this...

She gritted her teeth, threw the box away, and took out the booklet inside.

The booklet was neither thin nor thick, just the size of a book. She lowered her head and looked left and right. While Uncle Chen and Chunhua were looking outside the cellar, she groped in the dark and put the account book in her arms.

It's hidden right in the belly.

Anyway, she has a big belly and her clothes are loose, so no one can notice anything extra.

Uncle Chen still decided to leave the cellar and watch.

Although the probability of a thief visiting this place is very small, it is still necessary to be prepared.

If someone were to happen to come across her, come in, and move all her things away, Qin Mingzhu's work these days would be in vain.

Walking to the door, Qin Mingzhu whispered a warning.

"Uncle Chen, find a way to get rid of these things as soon as possible. Don't sell the obviously iconic items. Exchange the rest for silver."

What she was talking about was the unique jade bracelet and some valuable items that had been used or displayed in the Marquis' Mansion.

This kind of thing obviously belongs to a wealthy family. Even if it is sold, no one may dare to buy it. Who knows, it may even reveal something.

Uncle Chen said seriously, "Don't worry, young lady, but I have a suggestion."

"Well, you say."

"Why not leave all these things to Madam? Madam will definitely be able to do it perfectly."

Qin Mingzhu suddenly slapped her head.

"How could I forget my mother..."

Chunhua glanced at her wife and said, "Madam, you've forgotten that the Xu family, to which Madam Qin belongs, was once the richest family in Huaiyang City. In this world, when it comes to doing business, if Madam Qin dares to say she's second, no one dares to say she's first!"

Qin Mingzhu couldn't help but laugh.

It's not that she forgot, it's that she really didn't expect it.

Because... her mother had passed away long ago in her previous life...

Now, when she suddenly thought of her mother being alive beside her, Qin Mingzhu felt her heart was full.

However, the next moment, it became extremely sour.

My parents’ bodies...

Two years later, my father passed away first. My mother was so sad that her condition worsened and she followed him soon after.

No, not even two years.

Her eyes were extremely sore, and Qin Mingzhu was smiling, but her eyes were getting redder and redder.

The feeling of knowing when her parents are going to die but being unable to do anything about it is not good, very bad.

It was like a huge rock weighing a thousand pounds was pressing down on her heart, making it impossible for her to even breathe.

Chunhua was still feeling smug.

"Old Master Xu only has one daughter, Madam Qin. He originally thought that the Xu family would definitely decline. But he never imagined that Madam Qin, at such a young age, would be better than him in business. She surpassed her master and made the Xu family, which originally only did business in the small city of Huaiyang, open shops all over the place, even in the capital..."

Chunhua has completely transformed into a little fangirl of Qin Mingzhu's mother.

When talking about Mrs. Qin, his eyes were full of stars.

"Mrs. Qin is gentle, kind, and beautiful..."

Qin Mingzhu had already brought Chunhua back to the carriage.

She had calmed down and couldn't help laughing.

"Are you done with the praise?"

Chunhua paused, realizing she was a little carried away, and quickly whispered, "Yeah, not yet."

Qin Mingzhu: “…”

He raised his hand and patted the little maid's head.

"Okay, let's go home first."

General's Mansion.

The food was ready at this time.

Mrs. Qin specially asked someone to prepare a large table of her daughter's favorite dishes for her daughter's return.

However, the food was getting cold and the daughter was nowhere to be seen.

She sat down on a chair next to the dining table with General Qin, looking worried. "I don't know why Mingzhu hasn't come back in such a long time. Oh, and have you called over the two children from the Yan family?"

Aunt Chen, who was standing at the door, suddenly said, "Madam, the two from the Yan family are coming..."

Yan Yunrui and Yan Yunyue have already settled down in the mansion.

At this moment, he and Liu Ma and others came over under the guidance of the servants of the general's mansion.

Mrs. Qin smiled gently and quickly called the two children over to eat.

However, Yan Yunrui just walked to the dining table, took a look at the dishes on the table and frowned: "Why is there nothing that Yueyue and I like to eat?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes rolled around, and he suddenly grabbed the edge of the table with his hands, as if he was about to lift it up.