Chapter 487 Beat Him
Bei Jingchu was very careful in his work. He asked people to calculate the food he bought from each household to cover the expenses of the wealthy family and their servants. There were many such families in the capital, and it would be impossible to find them even if they wanted to.
It is not a long-term business and the buyer is not an important one for the Nian family.
The old man said, "Although the Yuan family was worse off than ours before, they sent a daughter to the prefect as a concubine."
"Especially when I heard that our prefect has someone above him, who is the crown prince."
"The Yuan family's pillow wind has blown and it is about to rise. It may not be with us in the future.
Speaking of this, he sighed and expressed regret.
"How come you've grown so fat?"
Madam Nian also looked regretful, but sneered in her heart.
If she hadn't eaten enough to gain weight, she would be the one going to the prefect's house as a concubine.
Her father would do anything for profit.
She couldn't bear to ruin her own face, and eating to be extremely fat was the least way for her to protect herself from losses.
The old lady mocked, "I am not the only girl in the family, why doesn't father send my sister over?"
The old man said angrily, "Nonsense! The legitimate daughter is still at home. If we send a concubine's daughter away, wouldn't that be an insult to the prefect?"
"Even if being born out of wedlock sounds bad, my mother is gone anyway, so can't father just make my aunt his wife?"
The old man narrowed his eyes and said firmly: "Impossible, your mother is the only one worthy of being my wife."
"Since my father was deeply in love with my mother, why would he want to let her daughter become a concubine?"
"Or...Father, are you acting?"
The old man seemed to have been accused of something he did not do, and immediately got angry and said, "Get lost!"
Mrs. Nian left and the lights in the main courtyard were turned off.
Bei Jingchu waited for a long time but didn't hear any useful information, so he put down the tile and left with Jiang Longshou.
The two of them searched the Nian Mansion late at night but did not find any useful information, so they discussed: "They said they are going to attend a banquet tomorrow."
"Then let's go check their room tomorrow."
The two went back to rest and sleep. The mountain ghost money on their wrists remained hot all night after entering Lan Xi Courtyard.
Early in the morning, the two men, who had only slept for half the night, were woken up and told that Mrs. Nian had come.
Bei Jingchu was originally wondering why they didn't go to the coming-of-age ceremony, but it turned out that Madam Nian came to explain it herself.
"I'm sorry, you two. We were supposed to take inventory today, but I have something important to do and can't get away."
"I can only trouble you to stay in my humble abode. I will pay for all your meals and other expenses."
He also asked people to bring some small gifts as an apology.
Bei Jingchu felt that she had discovered a new talent. This year's lady was very tactful and spoke nicely.
He firmly adheres to the principle of not offending anyone, and even maintains his face. I think he has a wide range of friends and is simply a natural businessman.
It’s a pity that she doesn’t need any more people now, otherwise she would have poached some people over.
The host had left as it was time for him to leave. Bei Jingchu took the opportunity to avoid people and climbed through the window into the bedroom in the main courtyard. He then walked straight to the bed with the locksmith who was with him.
It's common for humans to keep secrets by their bed.
Sure enough, he took out a locked box.
The locksmith pried the box open with skill.
This man was the most skilled thief she had recruited from the prison, and she had to pay back all her wages for the past few months to the victim.
The thief never thought in his life that he could make a living with this skill.
He didn't know who he was working for. He just knew that he could make money and wouldn't be caught by the police and thrown into jail. He was very happy.
The box was opened and several booklets were inside.
There are secret accounts of the Younian family.
Bei Jingchu flipped through it and thought, well, it’s a bribe, basic stuff.
Next time when you are out of money and want to confiscate their property, confiscate these people’s property.
Turn to the next book.
"......"
Good fellow, erotic picture.
The old man is really good at playing.
She was afraid that there might be secrets hidden in this disgusting book, so she forced herself to read it carefully.
She regretted it in the end, it was really a pornographic picture with a very large scale. Now she needs to pay a large sum of money to buy a pair of eyes that she has never seen before!
The next book I opened was a diary.
But since she could force herself to finish watching even the erotic pictures, Bei Jingchu naturally watched them patiently as well.
Turn to the middle page, which is neither at the front nor at the back and is easily overlooked, and there are names on it.
She pointed with her finger and the last name was the pseudonym of her subordinate.
It seems that these people are all dead.
How dare a mere merchant take human life so lightly!
Bei Jingchu memorized all the names and ordered the locksmith to return the box to its original place.
After that, he also searched other people's houses. It was not until the afternoon that he met up with Jiang Longshou to exchange information.
Jiang Longshou added: "I also asked the servants in the mansion about this deceased lady, and they said she was my old cousin."
"At that time, the old man's family fell into poverty, but because of his good character and ability, he married his uncle's only daughter."
"The couple had a very good relationship. Madam Nian did not ask him to stay with her alone, but she did not allow him to take concubines. He could only have mistresses, and those mistresses could not be brought to her presence."
Bei Jingchu and Jiang Longshou thought that this request was very reasonable. Even if it was the situation more than ten years ago, it was really generous of the woman who married down to be able to do this.
But Bei Jingchu was not very interested in other people's family affairs. She had to make sure she was safe before she would be in the mood to listen to gossip.
Give the names written down from the old house to someone to check, at the same time.
Combined with the list provided by Bei Jingchu, the truth will be revealed in the next two days.
After giving the instructions, Bei Jingchu entered the room, only to see Jiang Longshou staring at the mirror on the wall, seeming to be thinking about something.
As she approached, she said faintly, "Madam Nian had a stroke before she passed away, and could only move around in a wheelchair."
So who is this mirror for?
It seems that it is just suitable for people who are sitting.
Bei Jingchu's hair almost stood up, and the heat from the copper coins on her wrist could be clearly felt again.
Even if he wanted to beat this bad guy to death now, Bei Jingchu could only beat him alive.
Help! She is really scared!!!
Jiang Longshou, who was entangled again, showed a triumphant smile from an angle that could not be seen.
The next day, Madam Nian took them to count the goods. When Madam Nian turned her back, the manager of the granary looked up and down at Bei Jingchu's chest with lustful eyes.
Bei Jingchu was angry.
Born at the highest point, no one has ever dared to look at her like this. It is not against the law, but it is extremely disgusting.
This man must have become a habitual offender, and those who were watched raped chose to keep quiet for a while, so he has never been punished and dared to act so recklessly.
What a pity, I met her this time.
But she would not dirty her hands herself, but turned away.
Now, Jiang Longshou also saw that sticky and malicious look, so he tilted his head and asked for her opinion.
Is it Shinobu? Or...
Bei Jingchu pulled the young lady in front of him aside and made the man withdraw his gaze before he was caught.
When everyone was stunned, he said: "Beat him."