Sure enough, not long after, the old butler came hurriedly, followed by several guards.
"Miss, I heard there was an accident in the warehouse?" The old housekeeper said seriously, "What happened to Madam Liu's eyes?"
Shen Weiwan had already thought of an explanation, and she told the story with a look of grievance. Of course, she omitted the part about how she stuffed the chili powder into the lock, and only said that Liu brought a locksmith to pick the lock, but somehow he was choked by something in the keyhole.
"Old housekeeper," Shen Weiwan blinked her innocent eyes, "could it be that Auntie wants to... want to touch the things left by my father?"
The old butler frowned. Though he was old-fashioned, he was loyal to the General's Mansion and had always suspected Liu of embezzling money, but he had no evidence. Today's incident gave him a clearer idea.
"Don't worry, Miss," the old housekeeper sighed, "the warehouse is the general's hard work, and I will definitely take good care of it. But... Madam Liu..."
"Don't worry about your aunt," Shen Weiwan waved her hand, "she was just confused for a moment. Once her eyes are healed, she will definitely understand things."
The old housekeeper looked at Shen Weiwan's calmness and was secretly surprised. This young lady seemed to be really different from before. Not only was she not stupid, but she also showed a sense of cleverness.
"By the way, old housekeeper," Shen Weiwan seemed to suddenly remember something, "the bunch of warehouse keys left by my father has always been kept by you, right?"
The old butler nodded: "Of course, I always carry it with me."
"That's good," Shen Weiwan breathed a sigh of relief, "I was afraid that my aunt would steal it! You must keep it well, it's my father's hard work!"
The old housekeeper looked at her sincere eyes and nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Miss, with this old servant here, the storeroom key won't be lost!"
Watching the old housekeeper's departing figure, Shen Weiwan's smile slowly faded. The key to the warehouse was in the old housekeeper's hands, and it was safe for the time being, but Liu would definitely not give up. She had to find evidence of Liu's embezzlement as soon as possible.
"Chun Tao," Shen Weiwan whispered, "go get my little account book, and let's check it again to see where Liu Shi made any mistakes."
"Yes!" Chuntao responded crisply and trotted away.
Shen Weiwan leaned against the cold door of the warehouse, looking at the sunset in the sky, her eyes gradually becoming firm.
Liu, Chen Ruorou, and those who bullied her in her previous life, she will not let any of them go in this life!
Just then, a chuckle came from outside the courtyard wall, with a familiar teasing tone.
Shen Weiwan turned around suddenly and saw that the Seventh Prince Xiao Yu was standing on a rockery not far away, waving a folding fan in his hand and looking at her with a smile.
"Seventh...Seventh Prince?" Shen Weiwan was startled. "Why are you here?"
Xiao Yu jumped off the rockery, brushed off the nonexistent dust, and his eyes fell on her face: "I was passing by and came to see how Miss Shen made your aunt 'have a grudge against the keyhole'."
Shen Weiwan's cheeks flushed. I'm afraid that the prince must have seen all of her "performance" just now.
"Your Highness is joking," she laughed dryly, "it was just my aunt's carelessness."
"Oh?" Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow and took a step closer. "So careless that you need to use chili powder to 'carelessly'?"
Shen Weiwan's heart skipped a beat: How did he know it was chili powder? Could it be that he had been nearby just now?
Seeing her surprised expression, Xiao Yu couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I just happened to pass by and smelled a familiar spicy smell."
He paused, his eyes fell on her, with a hint of admiration: "Chen Weiwan, you are increasingly making this king look at you with new eyes."
Being praised by the prince in person, Shen Weiwan felt a little embarrassed and scratched her head: "Your Highness is too kind. I am forced to do this."
"Forced?" Xiao Yu chuckled. "You're probably the only one in the capital who can do 'forced' so smoothly."
Shen Weiwan was a little flattered by his praise, and couldn't help but raise her chin proudly: "That's right! Don't you see who I am!"
Seeing her smug look, Xiao Yu's smile deepened. He pulled out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve and handed it to her: "Here's something for your eye pain. Maybe... your aunt can use it."
Shen Weiwan took the porcelain bottle, opened it and smelled it, and a cool medicinal fragrance came to her face.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Her eyes lit up. "Your Highness is so thoughtful!"
Xiao Yu waved his hand: "Okay, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
"Your Highness, take care!" Shen Weiwan waved her hand and looked at Xiao Yu's departing back, feeling warm in her heart.
Chun Tao ran back with the account book in her arms and saw the porcelain vase in her hand. She asked curiously, "Miss, what is this?"
"Medicine for eye pain," Shen Weiwan shook the porcelain bottle, "given by the Seventh Prince."
Chun Tao's eyes widened: "Seventh Prince? Why is he here? And bringing medicine?"
Shen Weiwan shrugged: "Who knows? But this medicine came at the right time. I'll send it to my aunt later and see if she dares to use it!"
The master and servant smiled at each other and walked into the room.
Under the setting sun, the storehouse of the general's mansion stood quietly, like a silent guardian, witnessing the open and secret struggles within the mansion. But Shen Weiwan knew that this was just the beginning, and a bigger storm was waiting for her.
But she was not afraid.
Because this time, she is no longer the silly legitimate daughter who is at the mercy of others. She is Shen Weiwan, who holds the memories of her past life and is full of "evil wit"!
Liushi, are you ready? The next "surprise" is on the way!
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