A mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips as she coldly asked, "Qiao Zixi, you say I'm eyeing your Marquis's mansion's money? Should I show everyone the account books?"
Qiao Zixi's expression changed slightly.
After leaving the Jingzhao Prefecture government office last time, she had the accountant explain each and every account to her. If Su Muxi were to actually produce the account books, she would probably have to pay back more than ten thousand taels of silver.
Just as he was about to speak to smooth things over, Pei Yuan said, "Alright! Then bring out the account books! I may not be very good at this, but I happen to know how to read accounts!"
"don't want!"
Qiao Zixi spoke excitedly without thinking, forgetting to speak softly. Her voice was very sharp and made people feel uncomfortable.
Su Muxi sneered, "Ha! What, Miss Qiao, are you feeling guilty and afraid to let me take out the account books?"
"I... I just don't want to make a big fuss. I'll just return another 840 taels to you according to your account book. Once the money is returned, you and the Marquis of Anyang's mansion will be even. Don't bring this up again in the future!"
Seeing that Qiao Zixi seemed to want to settle things peacefully, Su Muxi smiled and waved to Qiao Zixi.
"Miss Qiao, come here for a moment. I have something to discuss with you privately."
Although Qiao Zixi didn't want to go over, she had no choice but to approach.
She was afraid that Su Muxi would directly produce the account book and embarrass her.
Her marriage to Young Master Pei had just been arranged, and she didn't want any changes to occur because of it.
So he could only approach with suspicion.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she walked up to Su Muxi, Su Muxi grabbed her arm and then slapped her hard across the face.
"Smack!"
No one expected this turn of events.
Qiao Zixi instinctively wanted to hit back, but how could she, being pampered, possibly match Su Muxi's strength?
Seeing that Pei Yuan was about to arrive, Su Muxi seized the opportunity and kicked Qiao Zixi's knee hard.
The moment the hand was released from Qiao Zixi's arm, Qiao Zixi fell to her knees and let out a sharp scream.
"ah!"
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