Chapter 473 Withholding for the Time Being
Zhao Liya found it amusing and said calmly, "It's okay if you don't know anything else, but don't you know where to send the things?"
This is indeed unacceptable.
Madam Xiao knew that the wife of the prince in front of her was not someone to be trifled with, but she didn't dare to provoke her. Her master was at a disadvantage, so what was she to do?
Madam Xiao said with a stiff upper lip, "Madam has instructed me to deliver the things to a house in Liangshuijing Hutong, behind East Sixth Street in the north of the city."
"Oh!" Zhao Liya sneered and said slowly, "This is really interesting. Why would Second Aunt smuggle her own property?"
Of course, Madam Xiao did not agree with what Zhao Liya said, but she did not dare to say anything.
Anyway, everything was stopped and the things were in Zhao Liya's hands. What would happen next and how it would turn out were not under her control at all.
Since she can't do anything, she might as well shut up.
Anyway, she couldn't argue with the prince's wife.
Zhao Liya pondered for a moment, then raised her eyes and nodded at Aunt Xiao: "You can go back. Leave the things with me for now."
Aunt Xiao: “.”
Madam Xiao glanced at Zhao Liya quickly, as if afraid that she would regret it, and knelt down and said hurriedly: "Yes, this old servant will take his leave!"
Then he turned around and ran away in a hurry.
Lian Mama couldn't help but say: "Madam, I'm afraid that when Mama Xiao leaves, she will immediately go back and tell the Second Madam. The Second Madam has such a bad temper..."
It would be strange if they didn't make a fuss! I'm afraid they'll come at me murderously the next moment.
Zhao Liya chuckled calmly and said softly, "Think about it, Ma'am. We're both trying to stop them and arresting them for taking things. Even if Ma'am Xiao doesn't go back to complain, my Second Aunt will find out soon. Let her come, we'll just wait."
Zhao Liya lowered her head and glanced at the two large boxes. There were so many valuable things in them. Especially for the second wife, it was a fortune for the eldest son. Her second aunt would definitely come.
Nanny Xiao ran back quickly and told Mrs. Zhou Er about the matter in a hurry.
Mrs. Zhou Er was furious when she heard this. "What did you say? The things were stopped by the Crown Prince's wife? She seized the two large boxes! You are so stupid! These are my things, how could she just take them away? Won't you come back and report it? What's the point of saying this now!"
Madam Xiao felt bitter and could only apologize repeatedly, "Madam, I didn't want to do that either. I didn't know I should have returned to report to you right away. But the maids at the second gate were all the Crown Prince's wife's people. They refused to listen to me and didn't even give me a chance to speak! They just sent me and the two boxes to the Crown Prince's wife. The Crown Prince's wife even had someone break the locks on the boxes."
"What!" Mrs. Zhou Er slammed the table. This was really going to explode!
"She, she doesn't even consider us elders as her own! How dare she smash my lock!"
Mrs. Zhou Er immediately led her men and rushed over.
"Zhao Liya! Give me back my things!"
"Second Aunt is here," Zhao Liya sat calmly on the chair, holding a teacup in her hand. A smile played on her lips as she drank the tea slowly. Then she smiled and said, "Second Aunt, why are you so anxious? I won't keep your things, don't worry."
Madam Zhou Er sneered, "How can we compare with the Crown Prince's wife? The Crown Prince's wife is very wealthy and has a fortune. I think she would definitely look down on our little things! If that's the case, then return the things quickly!"
Mrs. Zhou Er didn't even dare to mention the fact that Zhao Liya had ordered people to smash open her box. When she came, she was furious and wanted an explanation and a settlement for this matter. But now she didn't dare to say a word.
She was afraid that after she told Zhao Liya, she would get angry and embarrassed, or simply go along with it and leave all the things behind.
Give her nothing!
What should she do then?
Anyway, as long as we get the things first, we can talk about other things later.
Those two boxes of treasures were worth at least 100,000 silver coins, almost half of her family fortune! If they were to be sold at such a low price, especially if Zhao Liya got a bargain, she would have killed herself.
"Don't worry, Second Aunt," Zhao Liya smiled and asked calmly, "Why would Second Aunt send these things out of the house for no reason? What is Second Aunt going to do?"
Mrs. Zhou Er certainly wouldn't tell her that she was keeping a way out after listening to the old lady's advice. She smiled coldly, "These things are all my own. Why would I want to ship them out? It seems to have nothing to do with the Crown Prince's wife, right?"
"How can it be unrelated?" Zhao Liya complained, "Second Aunt, don't forget, we haven't split up the family yet. Your second branch is also part of the Duke of Li's Mansion. Although I'm a junior, I'm also in charge of the household. Since I'm in charge of the household, I must grasp the overall situation and maintain the reputation and dignity of our Duke's Mansion. So, some things may seem private, but if they damage the Duke's Mansion, I will naturally intervene."
Madam Zhou Er was so angry that she laughed. "This is truly outrageous! These things are my own, my private property. How can they be linked to the reputation and dignity of the Duke's Mansion? Zhao, you are not deliberately making things up in an attempt to seize my private property! I'm telling you, if you dare, don't blame me for telling others and asking the Empress of the Palace to judge the matter!"
Zhao Liya sneered, "Why would Second Aunt transfer the property when nothing seems to be happening? Something must be fishy. If you can explain it, I'll naturally return it to you. Otherwise, feel free to complain! This is quite strange. A lady of a house secretly transports her own private property out of the house. What is her intention? Or what does she plan to do with this property? Can Second Aunt tell me?"
"you!"
"You mean you don't intend to return the things to me?"
Zhao Liya: "I'll wait for Second Aunt's explanation."
How could this be explained clearly? Could it be that he was worried about the family, worried that the eldest wife would rebel and cause great losses to his family?
"Second Aunt has nothing to say?"
"Why should I say that? I told you this is all my private property. If you want to embezzle it, I will never give up! Zhao Liya, don't think I'm really afraid of you. I just don't want to argue with you!"
Zhao Liya smiled and said, "Then I won't care. Anyway, if you can't come up with a suitable reason, these things will be temporarily handed over to the public. Don't worry, I will have the housekeeper register them one by one. After the list is compiled, a copy will be given to Second Aunt. What belongs to Second Aunt will still be Second Aunt's, and nothing will be missing. But Second Aunt, don't even think about taking it away for the time being."
Mrs. Tuesday: “.”
Mrs. Zhou Er stared at Zhao Liya and couldn't say a word!
(End of this chapter)
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