Jia Wensheng stared at Fu Tong who was kneeling on the ground, with a frown between his thick eyebrows.
This Fu Tong clearly acknowledged yesterday that the money came from the public office.
It's only been one day, why did you suddenly change your mind?
But Fu Tong didn't even look at him and said:
"Every word I say is true, and I dare not deceive the Imperial Envoy.
These are the deeds for the land I sold at a low price, as well as several documents for the purchase of rice in batches. Please review them, Your Excellency!
When Jia Wensheng saw this, his heart skipped a beat!
Could it be that Fu Tong has gone crazy?
He and Master Huang exchanged a quick glance. Master Huang was also shocked and had no idea what was going on.
I don't know why Fu Tong dares to turn the tables at this critical juncture!
He Wenqin looked through the documents and asked someone to send them to His Royal Highness Prince An.
He slammed the gavel and shouted, "Master Jia, I wonder how you would explain this matter?"
Jia Wensheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said:
"I was so foolish that I forgot about a sum of money. I withdrew it but didn't use it, so I put it aside."
As he spoke, he patted his head and said with a smile: "I really can't help but admit that I'm getting old!"
He Wenqin also had a smile on his face and said, "I wonder where that money is now?"
Jia Wensheng hurriedly said:
“It’s right here in my mansion!
At that time, Changning County was repairing the government office and temples, and only the expenditures were recorded in the accounts, and all the silver was taken out!
Later, I sent someone to investigate and found that the two places had not yet reached the stage of repair, so the money remained in the mansion.
After this incident, I completely forgot about it. Fortunately, the Imperial Envoy reminded me, otherwise I really can't explain it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a cold female voice:
"In that case, let's go to Lord Jia's house and inspect the silver. What do you think, Lord Imperial Envoy and Your Highness?"
This person was none other than Si Jinxing, who had remained silent since entering the door!
He Wenqin had nothing but good feelings towards Si Jinxing. He went north this time and was able to survive until now, all thanks to the county lord who rescued him many times!
Qi Nancheng had no objection at all. After hearing this, he immediately stood up and said, "Then let's go."
Seeing this, Jia Wensheng was too late to say anything else, so he could only force a smile and say:
"It would be a real honor for my humble abode if you could all go!"
The few of them left the hall. Si Jinxing walked slowly on purpose and said:
"Master Fu, you have done a great job in providing disaster relief in Xuzhou."
Fu Yi, who was walking nearby, suddenly bowed and said respectfully:
"I thank the county lady!"
Several carriages slowly headed towards the Jia Mansion!
There was no smile on Jia Wensheng's face anymore, it was as dark as a pool of ink!
He could certainly afford a mere 100,000 taels of silver, but...
This Fu Tong knows a lot about me. He suddenly changed his mind today. I wonder what happened!
Mr. Huang has been frowning since he got on the carriage.
Sometimes he glanced at Jia Wensheng, sometimes he lowered his eyes in thought, without saying a word.
For some reason, he always felt that something was wrong!
At present, it seems that all we need to do is fill the hole of money, but on the surface, it seems that there are loopholes everywhere!
There were more than one problem with the account books; there were more than one flaw in the rice and grain expenditures. Did the Imperial Envoy fail to notice, or...
Soon, they arrived at the gate of Jia Wensheng's mansion!
Qi Nancheng nodded and praised: "Master Jia's mansion is very magnificent!"
Jia Wensheng, who was following beside him, had no idea what this commoner prince meant by this, so he just laughed and said:
"Your Highness, please come in."
Everyone walked to the front hall. After Jia Wensheng asked the three to take a seat, he asked Master Huang to accompany them while he quickly walked towards the study!
Mr. Huang asked the servants to bring in tea and complimented him:
"I've heard for a long time that His Royal Highness Prince An is so proficient in many agricultural matters despite his young age. He is truly a blessing to the people of Longyin!"
Qi Nancheng turned the celadon teacup in his hand and glanced at Master Huang, but did not respond.
The smile on Master Huang's face froze, and he awkwardly took two steps back and waited at the door, only to see Princess Anping stand up and walk towards the door.
He hurried forward, stretched out his hand to stop them, and with a smile on his face, asked, "County Master, where are you going?"
Si Jinxing frowned slightly, glared at him, but ignored him.
Qing Chan frowned and angrily shouted:
"Why? Does the county lady have to report everything to you, Master, in detail before she can leave?"
Master Huang quickly withdrew his hand, bowed and said, "Of course not, I just thought that the county lady is not familiar with the mansion, so I am willing to accompany her!
Upon hearing this, Song Xiner also quit.
She frowned and cursed:
"You shameless old man, how can you have the nerve to follow these girls around?"
Master Huang felt a little embarrassed to be scolded like this by a maid.
He was about to open his mouth to scold him, but he caught a glimpse of His Royal Highness Prince An looking over here.
He said quickly:
"Please make yourself at your own convenience, my Lady. If you can't find the way, you can ask the servants in the mansion to take you back to the flower hall in the front yard."
Si Jinxing nodded and took Qingchan and Song Xiner out of the yard.
Mr. Huang also stepped out of the door, casually called over a maid to serve tea, and whispered:
"Follow the three women in front quietly."
He just hoped that he could pass this level today smoothly without any problems!
He glanced at the figure that had disappeared at the end of the corridor, then returned to the front hall, only to see Fu Tong staring at him.
Master Huang's heart moved and he looked away.
This person must have discovered something!
He couldn't help but wonder whether the two people sent out that day failed to accomplish the task?
He stood by the door, turning the matter over in his mind.
At this moment, Jia Wensheng in the study just turned the pen holder on the desk when the door of the secret room slowly opened.
He immediately slipped in. Was it worth it for them to mobilize such a large force and even follow him to his house for just a mere 100,000 taels of silver?
What a fuss!
only......
The next moment, he collapsed to the ground and couldn't even stand up!
Jia Wensheng looked at the empty row of shelves in front of him, his face pale!
The muscles on both sides of his cheeks appeared particularly distorted because they were too tense!
He just came to check last night and everything was fine!
It's only been half a day, and in broad daylight, and a thief broke into the house?
Where did those...those letters, keepsakes, account books, and ledgers go?
It turns out that the private warehouse in the secret room under the riverbank was stolen...really?
Jia Wensheng suddenly turned his head and looked inside. He held on to the shelf with trembling hands, struggled to stand up, and pressed down a blue brick behind the shelf.
He was anxious and just as he took a big step, he suddenly fell down.
Jia Wensheng lay prone on the floor of the secret room, and only then did he realize that his legs were completely powerless!
He had no time to rest, so he had to support himself on the ground with his hands, stand up again, and then hold on to the shelf and slowly walk inside.
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