Shen Yuexi narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze darkened, and her indifferent gaze wandered over the Second Aunt.
After a pause, she sneered, "Liu Qiu."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Go find the gold hairpin that Second Auntie wears on her head every day and see where it is."
Liu Qiu led his men inside quickly and pointed behind the screen: "Go look there."
The Second Aunt suddenly stood up, not knowing where she got the strength from, and stood in front of Liu Qiu and the others.
She looked at Shen Yuexi in panic, "Madam, what are you going to do?"
"You're always very fond of beauty." Shen Yuexi walked forward slowly, her delicate eyebrows slightly knitted together, and she looked at the Second Aunt with interest. "Even if you're sick, you shouldn't be so haggard. Let them find the hairpin, and you can dress up nicely. It won't be too late to sit down and have a detailed chat."
Second Auntie looked flustered, her eyes evasive: "No... no need, right?"
Shen Yuexi remained motionless, staring intently at the Second Aunt. After a moment of silence, she suddenly raised her voice, "Where on earth did that golden hairpin go? Do you want me to tell you, or do you want me to order a search?"
The Second Aunt's body went limp, she staggered back a few steps, and was about to fall to the ground.
Liu Qiu was quick-witted and grabbed Second Aunt's arm. He glanced at her coldly and said, "Aunt, please stand still. Don't fall down."
The Second Aunt failed to pretend to faint, her face was full of embarrassment, and her eyes were full of mischief.
[After all, the adulterer is from the courtyard. Why not call all the servants over and tell them that something was lost in the Second Concubine's room and they need to look for it? See how they react.]
Shen Yuexi raised her eyebrows indifferently, staring at the Second Concubine intently, but she was talking to Liu Qiu: "Liu Qiu, the Second Concubine has lost something in her room. Go and call in all the servants in the courtyard. Have a good look and see where the Second Concubine's gold hairpin has gone."
"yes."
Liu Qiu agreed, turned around and left quickly.
Not long after, she came back with all the servants and maids in the second concubine's courtyard.
Shen Yuexi was at ease and returned to her seat.
"Liu Qiu, help Second Aunt to the side."
Liu Qiu understood, grabbed the second aunt's arm and pulled her aside.
It would be more accurate to say that it was to prevent the Second Concubine from informing the adulterer rather than supporting her.
Shen Yuexi picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then slowly looked at everyone: "Second Aunt is not feeling well and has been resting in bed for the past few days. She has no time to take care of the affairs of the courtyard, which has allowed you to get involved in some dirty tricks."
Hearing this, everyone looked at each other in surprise.
Several honest maids were the first to kneel down: "Madam, please understand, we are all elders in the mansion and know the rules. We would never dare to do such a thing."
Several servants also protested that they were wronged.
Shen Yuexi was not anxious either, and said quietly: "Why are you so anxious? I didn't say it was you who did it."
She raised her slender fingers and waved them lightly to both sides a few times. "Stand separately according to gender. Let Liu Qiu and the others search you to see if you have anything you shouldn't have."
"If you are clean and have nothing with you, you will naturally stay in the courtyard and continue to serve."
"But if you are dishonest and steal things from the courtyard, don't blame me for being rude."
After saying this, Shen Yuexi raised her eyebrows slightly.
Liu Qiu understood and stepped forward immediately.
Liang Yuyu poked her head out and looked around at the maids and servants.
Everyone's eyes were filled with panic, and most people followed Shen Yuexi's instructions and found a place to stand.
But there was only one person who was acting suspiciously. While looking for a place to stand, he kept looking carefully in the direction of the Second Aunt out of the corner of his eyes.
[There's something wrong with that person in white.]
[He's so sneaky, always trying to peek at the Second Concubine. It looks like he's probably her lover.]
Shen Yuexi followed Liang Yuyu's gaze and naturally saw the sneaky servant.
The servant was wearing a white robe, had fair skin, a high nose bridge, and a pair of thick and handsome sword-like eyebrows.
Those eyes were vaguely similar to Liang Ruitian's.
It seems that the second concubine also has some real feelings for Liang Ruitian.
Otherwise, why would she look for an adulterer who looks like Liang Ruitian?
Shen Yuexi put her fist to her lips and coughed softly.
Liu Qiu looked over.
Shen Yuexi raised her chin without leaving any trace.
Liu Qiu took the opportunity to stare at the servant in white robe.
She frowned slightly and pointed at the servant: "You, come here."
The servant was secretly looking at the Second Aunt. When his name was suddenly called, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes. He raised his hand and pointed at the tip of his nose: "Me?"
"You."
Liu Qiu took a few steps forward, grabbed the servant's arm and pulled him out of the team.
She looked around at the servants: "What's your name?"
"Yang... Yang Xu."
"What are your responsibilities in the concubine's courtyard?"
"Responsible... responsible for the planting of flowers and branches in the courtyard."
As soon as Yang Xu finished speaking, several servants behind him couldn't help but laugh.
Liu Qiu glared at them and then turned to Yang Xu again: "Flower pruning? The flower pruning in the mansion is all done by outsiders. Where did you come from?"
Yang Xu's face turned red.
He had fair skin to begin with, but his entire face turned the color of liver.
Yang Xu's throat rolled and he licked his lips nervously: "It's...it's because Second Aunt saw that my cooking skills are good, so..."
Phew—
The servants behind him finally couldn't help laughing even more wildly.
[It seems that most of the servants in the Second Concubine's courtyard know about Yang Xu and the Second Concubine's affairs.]
[We should have someone search Yang Xu to see if he has anything on him.]
Shen Yuexi stared at Yang Xu and said in a deep voice, "Liu Qiu, search."
Liu Qiu agreed and was about to take action, but he saw Yang Xu clasping his hands tightly against his chest and swaying his body back and forth.
"What are you going to do?" Yang Xu's eyes suddenly widened, and he looked around at everyone in horror, "Don't come over."
Liu Qiu raised his eyebrows and said, "I just said that I want to search you to prove my innocence."
"I haven't secretly taken anything from Second Aunt's courtyard. Why should I be searched?"
[Yang Xu is quite cautious in his words.]
[If you didn't take it secretly, then you took it openly? ]
[Or maybe it was given directly by the Second Aunt.]
Liang Ruitian's anger reached its peak as he listened to Liang Yuyu's complaints.
He took a few steps forward, pulled Liu Qiu away, and grabbed Yang Xu's arm.
Before Yang Xu could react, Liang Ruitian slid his right hand down and pinched Yang Xu's palm.
Without seeing how hard Liang Ruitian tried, Yang Xu suddenly hunched over, sweating profusely, and slightly bent his knees to try to break free from Liang Ruitian.
This struggle not only failed to break free from Liang Ruitian's hand, but instead caused his robe to move slightly.
Crash--
There was a crisp sound.
A package fell from Yang Xu's wide robe.
The package fell to the ground and fell apart in an instant.
The things inside rolled all over the floor.
There are all kinds of gold, silver, jade, silver and jewelry.
The golden hairpin that the second concubine usually wore also appeared in front of everyone.
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