Chapter 127: The Plan Takes Effect
Before he could finish his words, Liang Shanyu rushed in, holding a blue cloth account book in her hand, her almond eyes full of a flattering and happy light.
"My dear husband, look what I got. The account book that Liang Weiyuan hid."
"this?!"
Huo Siyuan glared, then stood up in disbelief and took the account book.
Then he frowned suddenly, looked at Liang Shanyu warily, and pretended to be indifferent: "What are you doing with this?"
Did she find out?
Liang Shanyu feigned ignorance, caressing her belly as she leaned against him tenderly. "I've noticed that my husband has been looking worried lately. I think he's worried that the old lady will look through the account books and find out how much our second house has spent on the public treasury."
"I know that my husband embezzled the money for me and the child, so I want to help him out and correct the accounts so that he won't be found out and scolded by the old lady."
Hearing this, Huo Siyuan heaved a sigh of relief, and his expression towards her improved a little. "You are thoughtful, and you can even think of this."
"Then I'll wait outside. When my husband calls me, I'll return the account book safely."
Liang Shanyu felt very happy, and after she finished speaking, she walked out of the door very obediently and sensibly, without any intention of asking any further questions.
Huo Siyuan's throat rolled with satisfaction. He never thought that Liang Shanyu had such a virtuous and helpful side.
He suppressed his ecstasy and quickly made changes to the account book.
Dusk deepens.
In the Qingzhu Courtyard, the two of them were having dinner and listening to the news brought back by Wei San.
The candlelight illuminated Liang Weiyuan's profile, making the teardrop mole at the end of her eye even more distinct and her eyes look cold and sharp.
Huo Jin suddenly laughed softly: "Your trick is really..."
"Vicious?" Liang Weiyuan raised his eyebrows, a cunning look flashing across his face.
"Smart." Huo Jinjian corrected her, "How could Madam be so sure that she would steal the account book?"
Liang Weiyuan smiled silently, but her eyes were slightly cold.
After fighting for two lifetimes, how could he not understand Liang Shanyu's temperament.
She regarded Huo Siyuan as a life-saving straw to climb up. She climbed and depended on him. The opportunity to please him was right in front of her, so how could she miss it?
"It's their own overconfidence and stupidity that makes me look smarter." Liang Weiyuan sighed softly, "Have you ever seen a thief who left his handkerchief behind without realizing it?"
The handkerchief that Liang Shanyu dropped in the kitchen was thrown away by Wei San out of disgust.
But when he thought about his past life, when he and Huo Jin met, they were fooled by those two idiots because of their trust in each other. Liang Weiyuan couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.
Seeing that the man was still asking questions with a half-smile, Liang Weiyuan simply picked up a shrimp dumpling and stuffed it into his mouth: "Eat it quickly, it will fill your mouth and nourish your brain."
"Wait until the birthday party for grandma tomorrow, then we'll be busy."
The reason why Huo Siyuan decided to transfer the account book on the third day was because of the old lady's 60th birthday.
The bustling atmosphere of the mansion made it easy for him to take advantage of the situation.
Thinking of this, Huo Jin saw the smile on his lips fade away, and his sword-like brows were furrowed with anger.
Celebrating grandma's birthday is supposed to be a happy and filial occasion, but because of Huo Siyuan's bad deeds, a storm is about to come.
Tomorrow is destined to end badly.
Liang Weiyuan personally oversaw the Old Lady's birthday celebration.
The courtyard of the Huo Mansion was decorated with flowers that day, and on the beams of the main hall hung a gilded plaque with the words "Live as long as the Southern Mountains."
The old lady was wearing a bright red funeral shroud with gold weaving, and she sat meticulously on the rosewood chair at the head.
The guests came forward one by one to present gifts and congratulate her, and the old lady responded with a smile.
"The granddaughter-in-law pays her respects to the grandmother. May you be blessed with wealth as vast as the East Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains." Liang Weiyuan came forward with a bowl of bird's nest soup, her beautiful eyes sparkling.
"The guests haven't all arrived yet, so why don't you take a break? This is a stew made by your granddaughter-in-law herself, using wild ginseng from Changbai Mountain. Please try it and it will fill your stomach."
The old lady took the bird's nest soup and felt warm in her heart: "Good boy, you are so thoughtful."
She then looked at Huo Jinjian who was following behind her with a smile, "Jinjian is here too, how is your health?"
"Thank you for your concern, grandma. I'm fine now." Huo Jin saw his brows relax and saluted in a hoarse voice.
The old lady nodded with a smile and was about to wave the two of them over when she heard the housekeeper call out, "Master Zhang, the Imperial Censor, has arrived—"
Upon hearing this, Liang Weiyuan and Huo Jin looked at each other in silence.
The people they invited have arrived.
The guests who were greeting each other enthusiastically also stopped and looked towards the door.
Censor Zhang is a veteran of three dynasties and has always been known for his integrity. He was also an old friend of the old man of the Huo family.
But after Mr. Huo passed away, they rarely interacted with each other and their friendship faded.
The old lady tightened her grip on the cane and looked at Liang Weiyuan in confusion.
The guest invitations were handled and finalized by the grandson's wife, but the old lady didn't remember inviting this person.
Liang Weiyuan felt guilty and helpless, but she had to do this.
She only explained quietly to the old lady, "My granddaughter-in-law heard that Mr. Zhang had a long history with the family, and thinking about Grandmother's sixtieth birthday party, it was reasonable to send out invitations, so she took the initiative."
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