The two men were about to be furious upon hearing the amount, but Jiang Segu was even more indignant than they were.

It would have been a good thing if someone had stood up for them, but things seem to have gone a bit astray.

The man with downcast eyes gave Manager Zhuang a sharp, piercing look before saying, "Miss, please don't be angry. This fifty taels of silver is a reward from our employer, not a deception."

"Oh dear, why didn't you say so sooner? I was so worried about you!"

Then, Jiang Segu said with worry, "We've searched the shop and the people, but we still haven't found your silver notes. In my opinion, these people won't shed a tear until they see the coffin."

You're not from the capital, so you have no idea how shady this shop is! Not long ago, I even saw a young boy have fifty taels of silver stolen from him. If it weren't for me..."

At this point, Jiang Segu waved the handkerchief in his hand, "Let's not talk about what happened before! Anyway, don't be afraid, just go to the North City Military Command and report the case to Deputy Commander Gu."

You needn't worry about any official protection. I have some connections with Deputy Commander Gu of the North City Military Command. The boy who was bullied by the shop assistant last time had his lost silver recovered with Deputy Commander Gu's personal help.

The bearded man hesitated in his eyes and showed signs of backing down.

The man with downcast eyes stared fiercely at Manager Zhuang, unsure of what to say.

Manager Zhuang, feeling the stare, hid behind the waiter.

He thought to himself: This is it, I'm doomed!

Ever since he learned that his master was going to the capital, he had been feeling very uneasy.

Over the years, he has made a lot of money under the guise of being the shopkeeper, and he has also allowed his nephews to do bad things in the shop. These things will surely be found out by the owner.

He originally intended to use this opportunity to make a big score, and after finishing, he would leave without waiting for the host to speak.

Who would have thought that we would encounter such a jinx as Jiang Segu today!

Because of what happened last time, the master of the house purged the shop's waiters as soon as he entered the capital, and drove away all the people he had trained in the capital over the years.

Immediately following was an audit of the accounts.

Fortunately, he paid a hush money in advance, which allowed the accountant, Lao Qian, to leave. He then shifted all the deficits on Lao Qian's behalf, claiming that he was merely negligent in his oversight.

They thought the matter would be over, but the lady personally appointed the people around her as the second manager and the accountant.

Sancaixuan is just a tiny shop, it doesn't need a second manager at all.

The lady's intention was to have someone monitor him, and also to find incriminating evidence against him so that she could take his place!

He decided to go all the way and go all the way.

The people who complained about losing money a few days ago were scoundrels he hired to ruin Sancaixuan's reputation so that things would be easier for him today.

Everything was going so smoothly, how did this jinx suddenly appear!

Jiang Segu, unaware of what the shopkeeper was thinking, looked at the two silent men and continued to comfort them: "I know that you poor people are afraid of officials from the bottom of your hearts. If you are afraid to go, I will accompany you. I will make sure that your hard-earned money is not misappropriated!"

but……"

Jiang Segu smiled sheepishly, "But after it's all done, you'll have to tell me all about this escort business!"

Neither the bearded man nor the man with droopy eyes expected that Jiang Segu would still be thinking about the escort mission. At this moment, both of them broke out in a sweat.

If this really escalates to the military command, they won't have a good time.

The two men glanced at Manager Zhuang, who was hiding behind the waiter with only half his face showing, then looked at each other. The man with his eyes downcast said to Jiang Segu, "It's kind of you, Miss, to be so kind-hearted. But it's not advisable for you to go to a place like the Military Command."

As he spoke, he pulled Manager Zhuang out from behind the waiter, saying, "You, you come with us to see the magistrate!"

Jiang Segu glanced at the madam, who blinked slightly. Jiang Segu then knew that she had nothing to do with this charade.

Manager Zhuang was unwilling to be dragged out, but unfortunately, he was no match for the strong man with droopy eyes.

"Since the two valiant men specifically requested that Manager Zhuang accompany them to the Military Command, then we will trouble Manager Zhuang to make the trip."

The lady said in a gentle tone, "To avoid any misunderstandings among our fellow villagers about Sancaixuan, I would like to trouble you all to come along to Bingmasi to see for yourselves."

Of course, we at Sancaixuan can't let people suffer for nothing.

"Anyone who went to the Military Command today can come to my Sancai Pavilion to collect one tael of silver after the matter is settled!"

These words immediately caused an uproar.

Jiang Segu hissed. Why did this method seem so familiar?

The three shopkeepers were completely panicked.

The bearded man was the most impatient of them all. He slapped Manager Zhuang on the head and was about to scold him when the man with downcast eyes cut him off.

"What are you doing? The truth hasn't been revealed yet. You mustn't hit people anymore, lest someone get killed!"

The words were clearly addressed to the bearded man, but the man with downcast eyes was staring intently at Manager Zhuang, his gaze revealing no attempt to conceal the threat or anger within.

Manager Zhuang didn't want to escalate the matter to the Military Command, lest he bring imprisonment upon himself, so he quickly gave the man with downcast eyes a meaningful look.

The man with downcast eyes then reminded the bearded man, "Before you go to the Military Command, think carefully about whether that ten thousand taels of silver note was actually lost at Sancaixuan!"

The bearded man was stunned. What did this mean?

He needs to change his mind!

At the prompting look from the man with downcast eyes, the bearded man pondered for a moment before feigning sudden realization and saying, "I remember now, before coming to Sancaixuan, I was bumped into by a beggar, and I might have lost my silver notes then!"

After feigning a reprimand, the man with downcast eyes apologized to his wife, saying, "It was our brother and I who were momentarily confused and offended your esteemed shop. We hope you will forgive us!"

"Hmph! You think you can just brush this matter aside with a moment of confusion? What do you take our Sancaixuan for?!"

Xiqiu, who was furious, was naturally unwilling to let the two off easily!

Whether you see the officials today or not is truly not up to you! I could tell you're no good people. You were trying to extort money from Sancaixuan before, and now that you're not getting away with it, you want to leave unscathed? There's no such thing as a free lunch!

Manager Zhuang immediately panicked.

If this goes to the authorities, he'll be finished!

Just then, the lady spoke up: "Xiqiu, forget it, let them go. They're just following orders."

The two men felt a pang of anxiety but also a sense of relief. After thanking the lady with clasped hands, they pushed their way through the crowd and left.

Manager Zhuang was terrified.

Does the lady mean what she's saying?

"We have made a fool of ourselves in front of you all today! We assure you that Sancaixuan will never again engage in any such disgraceful acts. I hereby swear that if Sancaixuan ever steals money from its customers again, I will give away all of Sancaixuan's assets to the customers present."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes widened, as if they couldn't believe what they had just heard.

However, this is just the beginning...