Su Qingyu snorted irritably, "This morning, Third Master said that the porridge isn't as good as before. Are you guys taking advantage of me, the new housekeeper, by giving me inferior food?"
"It's fine if you can fool around with other things, but how dare you fool around with Third Master's things?"
The news of Shen Zhixiu breaking the bowl in the morning spread throughout the mansion. At this time, the maids following Yan Po looked at each other and understood what she meant.
It seems that the third lady was scolded by the third master in the morning, so she came to the kitchen to question him angrily.
Mrs. Yan didn't take it seriously. She just thought that the third lady was angry and wanted to come to the kitchen to seek an explanation.
The red glutinous rice in the mansion was sent from Jiangnan, and Mrs. Yan didn't have the ability to tamper with the red glutinous rice. So she was not afraid and remained calm.
"Third Madam is very discerning. How dare this old servant give Third Master inferior rice? The red glutinous rice in our house is all tribute rice from Jiangnan. Third Madam can go in and take a look for yourself."
Su Qingyu was a little suspicious, "Are you serious?"
Mrs. Yan swore and vowed that everything she said was true.
It happened that fish were being collected at that moment, and the delivery man came to Mrs. Yan with the account book.
"Manager Yan, the golden flatfish delivered today have been weighed. Please put your seal on it."
Su Qingyu glanced at the account book and saw the word "golden flatfish" written on it.
I glanced at the fish not far away and it was clearly a silver flatfish.
The only difference between golden flatfish and silver flatfish is the color of their fins and tails, but they are the same when cooked. However, the price difference is twice as much.
Su Qingyu stepped forward and snatched the account book. Looking at the seal on it, she said coldly, "Manager Yan, that's clearly a silver flatfish, why is it written as a gold flatfish here?"
"You still dare to say that the japonica rice is good? You even dared to tamper with the fish. Who knows if you won't replace the rice?"
"I have to tell you, Third Master, this isn't my fault. I've been the one who suffered the most."
After saying that, he coldly ordered Chuntao beside him, "Go to the west courtyard and call our people to take over the kitchen and purchases first. No one is allowed to collude with others, and no one is allowed to touch the account books and things here."
He then ordered Feicui, "Also arrest the man who delivered the fish. They are all in the same gang."
"Today I will carefully examine this rice."
Before Mrs. Yan and the others could react, Feicui and the others had already taken action.
Chuntao had already hurried to the west yard to call for help. For a moment, the entire yard where the goods were being received was silent.
Anyone who tried to speak or resist was tied up by Jade and stuffed with a rag.
These women were no match for Feicui, and soon they all gave up.
Especially Mrs. Yan, Feicui didn't let her say a word.
This was something Su Qingyu had instructed in advance. If Granny Yan opened her mouth, she would definitely mention the old lady and Nanny Hua. As long as she mentioned it, Su Qingyu would be hesitant.
So just don't let her speak, Su Qingyu won't make things difficult for her.
Soon, all the maids and servants from the west courtyard came and took over the affairs here.
All the people responsible for purchasing and receiving goods were tied up by Su Qingyu.
Su Qingyu then proceeded to conduct a thorough review of the purchasing and kitchen accounts without making any announcements. The bound individuals were also interrogated separately.
The entire kitchen and the yard where shopping and receiving goods were done were also surrounded by Su Qingyu's people.
At noon, people from all the courtyards came to the kitchen to get their lunch. The unusual noises in the kitchen also spread.
Li Chaoyun, who was very perceptive, immediately sent someone to the kitchen to inquire. Although he didn't get any specific information, he could tell that it was Su Qingyu who was checking the accounts.
Li Chaoyun had thoroughly investigated all the personnel matters in the mansion these days, so after knowing that Su Qingyu had checked the accounts, he went to Qingyuanju as soon as possible.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the old lady was taking a nap when she went there.
The entire Shen family knew that the old lady took a nap, so no matter how important the matter was, they would not disturb her at this time. So when Li Chaoyun suddenly came, the servants of Qingyuan Residence just thought that the princess had just gotten married and came without knowing the news.
Aunt Hua came out in person to explain and served tea to Li Chaoyun.
"If the princess is tired, why not go back and rest first. When the old lady wakes up, I will send someone to invite the princess to come and talk."
Li Chaoyun took the tea and said politely, "Don't be polite, Ma'am. I'll just wait here for Grandmother."
Then he said, "I don't know how the investigation is going over there, Aunt San. I want to go and help, but I'm afraid Aunt San won't mind."
Aunt Hua was very suspicious. "What is Third Madam investigating? I am confused after listening to what the princess said."
Li Chaoyun feigned surprise, "Madam Hua, don't you know? Right now, the kitchen and the shopping area in the back are in chaos."
"I heard that Third Aunt is checking the accounts and suspects that Manager Yan, who's in charge of purchasing, is corrupt."
"I have met Manager Yan once, and he doesn't look like that kind of person."
Aunt Hua was taken aback. Was the Third Madam checking the kitchen and doing the shopping? Qingyuanju hadn't received any news at all.
Is it because the Third Madam was afraid that she would interfere, so she deliberately didn't tell this side about it?
Nanny Hua has been with the old lady for many years and has developed the ability to keep her emotions under wraps.
So his expression didn't reveal anything. "The Third Madam, the housekeeper, has her reasons for checking the accounts. I think there must be a mistake there."
Li Chaoyun stroked the lines on the edge of the teacup and chuckled.
"I came to pay my respects to Grandmother a couple of days ago, and I saw Steward Yan chatting and joking with her."
"Since she's someone Grandma values, why is Third Aunt making such a fuss? Isn't this embarrassing for Grandma?"
Aunt Hua smiled, wondering if Li Chaoyun really didn't know about her relationship with Manager Yan, or if he knew and was just telling her about it.
"Your Highness, you are too kind. They are just servants. The old lady handed the entire inner house to the Third Lady, so the Third Lady can move them."
Seeing that Nanny Hua didn't say a word against Su Qingyu, Li Chaoyun cursed her inwardly as an old fox.
But it doesn’t matter. What Aunt Hua says is not important. What matters is what she thinks.
As long as she feels resentment and dissatisfaction towards Su Qingyu, things will be easier for Qingyuanju in the future.
Li Chaoyun pretended to be confused and sighed, "Maybe the rules in our family are different from those in the Shen family. No one dares to touch the people that our grandmother values."
"Not only my grandmother, but also the maids and servants around her, my mother gave them enough face."
"My mother said that we should be respectful and polite to those around Grandmother. If they serve Grandmother well, they will be doing a great service to the Li family."
Li Chaoyun watched the expression on Nanny Hua's face change again and again, and felt very satisfied.
After saying everything that needed to be said, Li Chaoyun got up and left, saying that he would come back after the old lady woke up.
After seeing Li Chaoyun off, Aunt Hua sat at the door of the main room to bask in the sun, pondering what Li Chaoyun had said.
Just as I was stunned, I saw Su Qingyu suddenly hurried into the yard.
Aunt Hua quickly stood up and saluted, "Greetings to the Third Madam, the old lady hasn't gotten up yet."
Su Qingyu looked around and moved closer to Nanny Hua.
"Mammy, please keep your voice down. I'm not looking for Grandmother. I have something important to discuss with you."
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