Countless thoughts flashed through Mu Shiqi's mind, and he opened his mouth to ask, "Did you come to block me on purpose last night?"
"You are just one person, so I don't need to take you seriously." Mu Wanqing said indifferently, "I am disgusted by the way you treat the people of the whole city as bargaining chips."
In the eyes of some superiors, the people are just pawns and cannon fodder, and they can die if they want.
This is the place Mu Wanqing hates the most.
It’s okay to fight for power, but don’t hurt innocent people. This is her bottom line.
Mu Shiqi's face turned pale as paper, his mind spinning frantically, "I don't know this, Patriarch, you must believe me."
He is still fighting desperately, trying to muddle through the matter.
Mu Wanqing looked at the unrecognizable Mu Shiqi and felt indescribable.
She repeatedly warned her tribe members and used tribe rules to restrain them, but ultimately she could not resist the temptation from the outside world.
It is easy to share adversity, but difficult to share wealth.
In an environment full of temptations, how many people can remain true to their original intentions?
"Tell me first, what did you do? What role did you play in it?"
Mu Shiqi's eyes rolled around, unable to make up his mind, "I... don't know anything."
Mu Wanqing sneered, unrepentant, "Where is the jade seal?"
Mu Shiqi was very confused and panicked, but some things could not be exposed because the consequences would be serious.
He still wanted to take a chance. “This is my first work, and it has special commemorative significance, that’s all.”
"You said it yourself." Mu Wanqing's patience ran out. "Someone, take the jade seal to Sihai Bank and verify that the password is Mu Zixin. Take out all the silver and donate it to the people who were injured last night."
Mu Shiqi completely collapsed. She even knew this, how could this be possible?
Logically speaking, such a secret matter is only known to God, the earth and himself.
"No, that's my private property." He earned it through hard work.
Mu Wanqing taught them a lot of knowledge, but she didn't teach them how to detect clues.
In fact, she has a team responsible for collecting intelligence, which is not only a must for the royal family, but also for many noble families.
The importance of intelligence is self-evident. Only by mastering it in a timely manner can you avoid many pitfalls and protect yourself.
The secret force she created with her own hands was hidden in the dark and controlled by only her.
"It was obtained through corruption. You used the name of Mu's Company to do business with others, but the money was transferred through Mu's Company. It's not the Mu in Yu, but the Mu in Mu. It was a company you, Mu Shiqi, secretly opened."
This amount of information is too much and it impacts everyone's three views. Wow, this guy is so brave.
Mu Shiqi looked as pale as death, and the last glimmer of hope in his heart was shattered.
She really knows everything, and nothing can be hidden from her eyes.
How could he forget? She was Mu Wanqing, a powerful and terrifying person.
Everything he knew was taught by her, so how could he think he could play tricks under her nose?
He gritted his teeth and confessed half-heartedly, "Yes...Xu Ci Fu hinted that as long as I can show enough sincerity, he will marry his granddaughter to me."
He accidentally met a beautiful and passionate aristocratic girl, and they hit it off immediately.
The other party kept hinting at how noble the Xu family was, how their in-laws included ministers in the court, and how they were all families of equal status, which aroused his ambition.
Her marriage will not be too bad. If you want to marry her, you have to think of a way.
Besides, when you are in love with a beautiful girl, you have to give her some gifts.
Because they were born into a noble family, they disdained ordinary gifts. Even a piece of jewelry would cost several hundred taels of silver.
Mu Shiqi received dividends, and his annual income was over ten thousand taels of silver, which was enough for most people to eat and drink for a lifetime, and could also buy a house in the capital.
But, it can't be compared with Mu Wanqing's income of tens of millions.
As he came into more contact with the powerful and wealthy, their luxurious lifestyle gradually changed his mentality and gave rise to his ambitions.
He got involved with the noble lady again and spent money like water.
If you want to marry her, you have to prepare a mansion and a betrothal gift. Your status is not worthy of her, so you have to make up for it with money.
No matter how much he earns, it is never enough for him to spend.
He dreamed of becoming the son-in-law of the Xu family's granddaughter. He wanted to gain power and beauty in one step and save twenty years of hard work.
Besides, he didn't want to be a businessman all his life. No matter how much money he made, it was nothing in front of the officials.
Mu Wanqing sneered, "You want to take my sincerity in offering sacrifice?"
She hates betrayers the most.
Mu Shiqi knew her temper very well, but with beauty and power in front of her, he wavered.
"Chief, I was tempted by the beauty of women. I don't know what kind of drug I took that made me let myself be manipulated. Fortunately, I didn't make a big mistake. Otherwise, I would never forgive myself."
He confessed with tears and played the emotional card.
Mu Wanqing looked indifferent and unmoved, "Sir, please take the person away. If you need my cooperation, just let me know."
"This..." The Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate watched the excitement but did not dare to underestimate Mu Wanqing.
I have experienced her methods and calculations, and I must not offend her unless it is absolutely necessary.
Mu Wanqing immediately made her attitude clear, "Don't worry about me. This person is harming the public interest for his own benefit, colluding with outsiders to sell out the family, and will be expelled from the family from now on."
This is killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, and it is necessary to put a stop to this trend.
Mu Shiqi's eyes went dark, his body swayed, and all the blood color disappeared. "Patriarch, I was wrong. Please, for the sake of our relationship as a teacher and student, for the sake of my Xiliang family, and for the years I have worked hard for you, please forgive me this time. I will definitely change."
Those who have no clan are abandoned by both God and man.
Mu Wanqing had given him chances, and more than once, but he did not cherish them and challenged Mu Wanqing's bottom line time and time again.
Did he really know he was wrong? No, it was just that the situation was stronger than him.
Seeing that she was unmoved, Mu Shiqi was shocked and angry, "Mu Ji, please help your brother to beg for mercy."
Mu Ji wanted to curl himself up into a small ball and hide, trying his best to reduce his presence, but after being called out by Mu Shiqi, he could no longer hide and cursed secretly in his heart.
He and Mu Shiqi were fine at first working together, but gradually frictions began to occur frequently. This time he had already discovered Ni Duan, but did not report him in time, just to kick this troublesome guy out and get his position.
However, he didn't expect that Mu Shiqi had lost his mind. Not only did you embezzle public funds, but you even colluded with outsiders to murder the clan leader. Are you crazy?
Without the patriarch, what is the Mu family? Just a fat sheep in the eyes of others.
"Chief, I didn't expect things to get so serious. I..." He regretted it very much.
Mu Wanqing was also very disappointed in him. He was such a simple boy back then, but now he has his own little thoughts.
After being in the business world for a long time, one's character changes.
"Mu Ji, because you concealed the truth for your own selfish reasons and caused damage to the reputation of the Mu Company, you are dismissed from all your positions." This is because he did not betray.
"Yes." Mu Ji secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the clan was not wiped out, it would be fine. At worst, he could go back to Xiliang and start over.
Mu Wanqing was cleaning up the mess today. "As for you managers, you are in collusion with each other. You will all be fired and will never be hired again."
There were outsiders, as well as relatives and friends of the clan. They cried and begged for mercy, "Princess Qingping, we dare not do that. He is threatening us with his family."
Mu Wanqing looked at them coldly, "Is it really a threat? Not bribery? You all received a sum of money recently, where did it come from?"
Everyone was speechless. The Mu Company's business was too big and they handled too much money, but they couldn't use it all. And there were people deliberately instigating them. How could their mentality not be unbalanced?
A small steward said pitifully, "Princess Qingping, I know nothing. I swear to heaven."
Mu Wanqing asked coldly, "That only shows that you are too incompetent. Why would I hire a loser to do my job?"
Everyone: ...That makes a lot of sense.
There was a major purge at the Mu's Trading Company, and everyone from top to bottom had to be replaced.
In the end, everyone was taken away, and the government still has to investigate whether they are involved in the case.
Anyway, Mu Wanqing has already severed ties with them and completely cut off ties with Mu's Business.
In Xu's mansion, all the women in the backyard went out to visit guests, but the second assistant did not go out. Instead, he sat in the study and chatted and laughed with the guests, looking very carefree.
Suddenly, an attendant hurried in and said something in Xu Ci Fu's ear. Xu Ci Fu's face changed slightly.
The retainer asked with concern, "Sir, what happened?"
Xu Ci Fu felt a little regretful. "The Censorate detained the people from Mu's Company, but Mu Wanqing escaped unscathed."
In fact, it is understandable. Mu Wanqing is a very resourceful person, and no one expects to kill her in one go.
The spectators looked at each other in bewilderment. "She is an important official in the court. No one can touch her without the emperor's order. However, with such a handle, her life will not be easy."
"Yes, our plan was very successful. We forced her to cut off her left and right arms. Mu's Trading Company is her money bag. Bringing down Mu's Trading Company is a great achievement."
"That's right. Let's do it step by step. First, destroy the Mu Company, and then find a way to get rid of Sanshui Farm. Will the emperor still value her as always?"
"We have already made a profit by putting all the blame for the fire on Mu Wanqing, letting her bear the anger of the people and destroying her prestige among the people..."
Everyone comforted each other and worked out the next operational plan. With everyone talking, the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Suddenly, a servant came over and said, "Sir, someone from the Censorate is here."
Xu Ci Fu looked calm and let the person in.
He put on the airs of a senior official and asked condescendingly, "What's the matter?"
The person who came was the Chief Censor, "Mr. Deputy Assistant, I am under the order of my superior to bring Miss Xu Jiu, the suspect, to be questioned."
Xu Ci Fu was furious. "How dare you! Our Xu family's daughter is precious and noble. She is from a well-known family. Our family has strict traditions and follows the rules. How could she be involved in a crime? Get out of here."
The Chief Censor said calmly, "Mr. Deputy Minister, please cooperate with us in handling the case."
Xu Cifu's face turned pale, "Get him out."
After the Chief Censor was driven away, Xu Ci Fu's expression returned to normal and he was not angry at all.
There is no solid evidence, what can they do?
It was just that Xu Jiu accidentally exposed his identity last night, but it didn't matter. He could use the excuse that Mu Shiqi was overestimating his own abilities and harassing the Xu family's daughter, and that he was taking revenge out of love and hatred. This was a sufficient reason, and the people liked to hear it.
The retainers also helped to fill in the details, and the group of people happily ate the sumptuous meal and drank fine wine.
In the afternoon, there was a commotion in the outer courtyard, which startled a group of people in the outer study.
Xu Cifu shouted, "What are you arguing about? It's a disrespect to the rules."
The servant looked anxious, "Oh no, the old lady fainted and was carried back."
Xu Ci Fu was startled and said anxiously, "Go get the imperial physician quickly."
Old Madam Xu is old and loves to be lively. Today she went out happily, but was carried back. Xu Ci Fu looked at his mother's pale face and was extremely anxious.
The imperial physician came soon, examined the patient and said, "It's anger that's causing her heart attack. The old lady is old, so just give in to her in everything."
Xu Ci Fu's old face felt hot, as if he had been slapped in the face.
The imperial physician left a prescription and left, and his servants arranged for the preparation of the medicine.
Xu Cifu looked at the women of the Xu family in the room with a terrible expression, "What happened? Who made my mother angry?"
The faces of the women were extremely ugly, seeming to be angry and ashamed.
But they all kept their mouths shut and refused to speak no matter what was asked.
Xu Ci Fu had a bad feeling and pointed at the maidservant serving Old Madam Xu, "You go ahead and tell me."
The eldest maid was desperate. Why her? She said tremblingly, "It's rumored outside that our Xu family..."
She shed tears, "It's a brothel. The men sell their buttocks, and the women...are secret prostitutes."
This is not the most unpleasant thing to hear. What else is there? The position of the second assistant is obtained by selling men and women in the family, which is very dirty.
He also said that Xu Jiu had sex with someone in the street last night, which caused a fire and then a stampede.
All the relatives and friends heard about it and said something that made the old lady faint on the spot.
Xu Cifu's eyes went dark, and he shouted angrily, "Who, who said that?"
"The beggars are singing songs, and the people in the city are cursing..." The head maid looked at Xu Ci Fu's terrible face and didn't dare to say anything else.
Xu Cifu's head was buzzing, his body was spinning, and the people around him supported him in time, but his mind was exceptionally clear, "It's Mu Wanqing, she's so vicious!"
Mu Wanqing's revenge came quickly and fiercely.
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