Chapter 839 Ask the Prince to be a witness and search the house
No matter how much money Shuzhuang and its subordinate shops can make, they cannot withstand such unrestrained squandering.
The managers below have implicitly reminded Zhuang Shihan not to withdraw cash from the account anymore, otherwise the account will be completely out of balance.
If it were her previous self, she would have definitely scorned these words.
After all, no matter how big the deficit was on the books, the private money she had earned before was enough to balance the accounts.
There might even be some left over.
But now her private savings had been drained out, and she was even in such a desperate situation that she tacitly allowed Bai Qing to use the dowry she had previously sent to the general's mansion.
If it weren't for the fact that everyone was in need of money right now, and the four members of the Lin family needed to take medicine every day, which would cost a large sum of money, she really wouldn't want to make such a trip to the Yan Mansion.
Putting aside other things, she can't afford to lose face.
If you don't know, you might think she can't even come up with 50,000 taels of silver.
Although she really couldn't come up with it, as long as she had Shuzhuang, the cash cow, it would only be a matter of time for her to get not only 50,000 but even 100,000.
She also planned to open a cosmetics store selling rouge and powder, which is now in the trial operation stage. The ladies and nobles have shown great interest in the effects of the products.
Just waiting for her wedding day, several clothing stores and specialty snack shops will be officially opened.
These ancient people, who usually have little knowledge, would have to pay for those rare things when they suddenly saw them, right?
Coupled with the tempting promotional ideas she came up with, it would only take a few days for her to recover all the money she had spent.
Then, double and double again without limit.
At that time, would she still care about a mere 50,000 taels of silver?
Zhuang Shihan took a deep breath, suppressed the urge to curse, and asked directly, "Does Princess Yong'an mean that she is unwilling to pay the 50,000 taels for Li Zhuang?"
Song Yanxi didn't answer but asked, "Princess Shihan, what makes you think I would accept a banknote I've never seen before?"
"You said you haven't seen it, so where's the evidence?"
"Yeah, where's the evidence?"
Zhuang Shihan was choked by Song Yanxi's words and said angrily, "Since you don't want to listen even if I talk to you nicely, then report it to the authorities. I don't believe that there is no one who can come out to uphold justice under the emperor's feet."
When they heard the words "report to the police", the people who were originally there to watch the fun were stunned.
They looked at each other, and clearly saw shock in each other's eyes.
After all the fuss, Princess Shihan really lost 50,000 taels!
Someone couldn't help but say, "Princess, why don't you call the child out and ask him. If he really didn't take it, don't wrongly accuse him of the child."
The meaning of this statement was clearly that he had determined that Li Zhuang was the thief, and he was advising her to hand him over to avoid a big fuss.
Song Yanxi couldn't help but frown, and then she heard Zhuang Shihan blurt out, "The person is dead, what good or bad can you ask?"
As soon as she said this, her expression suddenly changed. She tried to make amends, "If he's alive, I want to see him. If he's dead, I want to see his body. Who knows if this is just an excuse you made up to protect him?"
Song Yanxi's eyes were even colder. "You knew that something happened to that child, so why are you so aggressive?"
Zhuang Shihan frowned, "Whether something happened to someone in your house, and how it happened, naturally only your Yan family knows best."
As she spoke, she raised her eyebrows and looked at Mo Jinchuan and said, "I heard that the prince is the most fair in his actions. I don't think he will be partial because of the concern of you two engaged couples."
Before she could say anything else, someone couldn't stand it any longer and said angrily, "We've all seen what kind of person His Royal Highness Prince Jin is over the years.
Not to mention they haven't gotten married yet, even if they were married in the future, he would never favor anyone!"
Mo Jinchuan raised his eyes and said coldly: "This king can."
Under the stunned gazes of the crowd, his face darkened. "I am also human, and as humans I have selfish desires. There is no need to exalt me so much."
After saying this, he looked at Zhuang Shihan, who also had a look of surprise on her face. "Although this king has selfish motives, he has always been upright and honest. He is worthy of heaven and earth, and even more so, worthy of the people of Da'an."
Zhuang Shihan reacted and asked angrily, "Your Highness, are you saying that I am not upright?"
Mo Jinchuan just looked at her coldly without refutation.
But his attitude says it all.
Zhuang Shihan was filled with hatred, but she had to consider his importance in the eyes of the people. She gritted her teeth and said, "It would be great if Your Majesty could treat me fairly.
In this case, today I ask His Majesty to be a witness and search the mansion."
Song Yanxi's face suddenly darkened, "Search the house?"
"What? Are you scared?" Zhuang Shihan raised her eyebrows, and there was clearly excitement in her eyes.
Mr. Song's face looked so grim, and he and Prince Jin stood at the door to block her for such a long time. It was obvious that they didn't want her to go in.
Even if they really didn't see the banknotes stolen by the thief, there must be something shameful hidden in the Yan Mansion!
Thinking of this, Zhuang Shihan made a move to walk inside.
As she walked, she said loudly, "Since you keep saying that Li Zhuang is not a thief, let's go in and see for ourselves.
This will also prevent innocent people from being wrongly accused.
Of course, we must not let off dirty thieves either."
Hearing her say this, the people waiting at the bottom of the stairs couldn't help but get excited.
Even if you can't find any evidence, it's still good to go in and see what's going on.
At the moment when Zhuang Shihan was about to step over the threshold, Song Yanxi shouted coldly: "Stop!"
Thinking of the tragic scene when the Yan family was ransacked in her previous life, she pinched her palms hard and managed to stay calm with great difficulty.
Facing Zhuang Shihan's smug eyes, Song Yanxi asked coldly, "May I ask, Princess Shihan, in what capacity are you investigating the Yan family today?"
Zhuang Shihan raised her eyebrows, "Why, are you scared?"
Song Yanxi: "Answer me!"
Hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Even Mo Jinchuan had never seen her as angry as she was now.
Feeling Song Yanxi's tense mood, he protected her behind him and looked at Zhuang Shihan with murderous intent in his eyes.
He asked in a cold voice, "Can Princess Shihan afford the consequences of trespassing into the residence of a meritorious official?"
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Shihan couldn't help but have a hint of regret in her eyes.
How could she have forgotten such a thing?
Although the old man of the Yan family resigned early, his status and influence in the court have not diminished in the slightest over the years.
It can even be said that all those powerful officials who are now in high positions have more or less friendship with him.
Especially the Yan family's current business, it is no exaggeration to say that it is spread all over the country.
Not to mention, Mr. Yan had saved Emperor Xuande's life more than once when he was in obscurity, and even sacrificed the lives of his two sons to help him build his empire.
Who is so blind as to come and cause trouble for him?
Even if Mo Jinchuan didn't care about her, she would still suffer if this matter got to the ears of Emperor Xuande.
But she couldn't swallow the anger of going home like this.
It's not just about the fifty thousand taels of silver, it's also about her reputation, she can't let it go so easily.
Zhuang Shihan bit her lower lip tightly and said under the intense gazes of the crowd, "I can choose not to go in, but the Yan family must give me an explanation for this matter."
Mo Jinchuan asked coldly, "What do you want to be told?"
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