Chapter 13 Big Trouble
Nanny Shen received the order, quickly took the key from the old lady and ran towards the treasury.
There is only one key to the entire treasury of the marquis's mansion. It is very heavy and no one knows what it is made of.
The old lady has always carried it with her, fearing that it would fall into the hands of others. You know, the entire family fortune of the marquis has been in the treasure house for so many years.
The treasury of the Marquis' Mansion is divided into two floors.
The part above the ground only stores some commonly used items, while the real treasure trove is underground.
Even so, the old lady was reluctant to let anything in the house be lost.
The night was illuminated by the firelight, but there were people everywhere and the whole yard was in chaos.
Nanny Shen had just turned a corner with the treasure house key in her hand when she was suddenly tripped by something.
“Ouch!”
The servants following behind were startled and hurried over to help Nanny Shen up from the ground.
Nanny Shen fell to the ground, even her elbow was broken, and the key that she had been holding in her palm was thrown out because of the pain.
She didn't care about anything else and quickly stood up to grab the key. It was dark and she looked over with the help of the lanterns carried by the people behind her.
But he found that the key was missing. In just a short while, he didn't know where it went.
"Where are the keys?"
Nanny Shen widened her eyes and looked around.
The lantern light moved closer, but although there were some weeds on the surrounding ground, there was nothing else.
Aunt Shen’s eyes were a little dazed.
Someone behind him asked, “Madam Shen, what’s wrong?”
Nanny Shen's expression became more and more nervous. She ignored everything else and got up to search everywhere.
"The key to the treasure house just fell off and disappeared!"
How could she have such a big key?
A group of people also looked puzzled, but they were not idle either, helping Aunt Shen to search around.
But no matter how hard this group of people looked, they couldn't seem to find any trace of such a big key.
The surrounding grass had been almost plucked out, but there was still nothing to see.
In an instant, Nanny Shen felt the cold sweat on her head fall down.
The key is gone...
Her eyes were sharp as she turned around to glance at the seven or eight servants from the Marquis' Mansion who had followed her.
These people were brought by her to move things from the treasury according to the old lady's request. When she fell just now, these few people were the first to come to her.
The loss of the key is a top priority for the Marquis' Mansion!
Nanny Shen felt her throat was very dry. She looked at these people and shouted sternly, "The key must be with you. No one is allowed to leave. Stand here and don't move!"
The rest of the people looked panicked and their expressions changed drastically.
These people were brought from the old lady's yard. They were all elderly people in the mansion and the old lady's confidants.
But the key to the treasure house disappeared out of thin air, so there must be an explanation.
Aunt Shen, who looked pale, shouted, "Search each other carefully, quickly!"
Things went wrong. Even if she was the most trusted person in the old lady's house, she would definitely not have a good ending.
If something really happens in the treasury, her heads won’t be enough to pay for it!
A group of people were in a panic, sweating all over, and they didn't dare to disobey Aunt Shen's request and stripped each other's clothes here.
The key is only half the length of a palm, so there are many places to hide it.
But after searching for a long time, several servants searched every corner of their bodies, but still could not find any trace of the key.
Nanny Shen's face turned ashen in an instant.
The trouble...is big!
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At this time, in the mistress's courtyard.
Qin Mingzhu curled the corners of her lips and sat on the chair, gently touching her belly while looking at the treasure house key in her hand.
General Zhao and a group of people all stood by, quietly waiting for the next order from the marquis' wife.
"Thank you, General Zhao, for the key."
A smile appeared on General Zhao's honest and upright face.
"The governor originally arranged for us to help Madam Sister-in-law check the treasury, so naturally we have to help Madam Sister-in-law clear the obstacles."
The key was brought by General Zhao.
He has extraordinary skills, and few people in the Marquis' Mansion can match him.
No matter who the old lady gave the key to, as long as she took it out, it would never escape from her hands. It was just a small matter of grabbing the key, a piece of cake.
No, this key originally belonged to my sister-in-law, how can it be said that it was stolen?
It’s clearly the property that was returned to its original owner!
Qin Mingzhu raised her eyes, a glint in her eyes: "I'll trouble you to keep this matter confidential."
When Chunhua saw the lady's wink, she immediately took out a few silver bills from her bosom and was about to give them to General Zhao.
General Zhao was stunned. "Sister-in-law, we absolutely cannot accept this. We are here on the orders of the governor. The governor told us to obey your orders. If we dare to accept your benefits, I am afraid we will not be able to return."
Qin Mingzhu smiled and said, "General Zhao, don't misunderstand me. This is just the hard-earned money of several generals. I have just married into the Marquis' Mansion and there is really no one around me. General Zhao has solved my urgent need."
Chunhua did not take her hand back.
All the silver notes in her hand were worth one hundred taels each.
There were six people here, so Qin Mingzhu took out a full six hundred taels.
Such a generous gesture made some people behind General Zhao gasp, but they all lowered their heads and said they would not accept it.
If they dare to accept the silver today, they can guarantee that Governor Yan, who has strict military discipline, will let them all know how to write the word "death"!
General Zhao looked miserable: "Sister-in-law, you are trying to kill me!"
Qin Mingzhu looked calm and composed: "Since General Zhao said that you guys are helping under the orders of Governor Yan, then consider it as a thank you to your governor. Since he is not here, the general will accept it on your behalf and will make a decision after seeing your governor."
"This..." General Zhao's face was full of confusion.
He knew in his heart that the governor would never accept it, but... he was not qualified to make the decision on behalf of the governor.
I can only keep these banknotes well for now and hand them over when I get back.
Qin Mingzhu then raised her eyebrows, feeling satisfied.
Asking others to help you is a favor.
She couldn't repay the favor for the time being, but she couldn't refuse to pay him.
There was a sudden knock on the gate.
Qin Mingzhu narrowed her eyes and asked the generals to take shelter for a while before letting Chunhua open the gate.
There were quite a few people outside the courtyard gate.
Madam Yan was being supported by someone, and with a sullen face, she shouted inside, "Let your wife come out!"
Qin Mingzhu slowly put on a cloak and walked out of the room.
The lights in the yard are bright and the years are peaceful.
It seemed like two extremes compared to the noisy sounds outside.
When Old Lady Yan saw this scene, she was furious.
She already knew that the key was lost. She was busy arranging people to look for the treasure house key everywhere, and also instructing more people to put out the fire. She was very busy.
Now that everything is arranged, I have the mood to cause trouble for Qin Mingzhu.
Qin Mingzhu yawned after she came out.
With an innocent and confused look on her face, she asked, "Mother, it's so late, why are you looking for me?"
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