Bixi replied respectfully, "This servant Bixi has a small cinnabar mole on her temple, while my sister Cuiying has a noticeable black mole on her earlobe."
As they spoke, they each displayed their unique markings.
Gu Qinlan smiled slightly: "In this way, it will be much easier to identify them."
She turned to look at the red leaves and asked, "Why was Shuangjiang sold?"
Shuangjiang was once a senior maidservant in Jinzhong who guarded Zheng Dinglian's private treasury. Gu Qinlan had criticized her before, and afterwards, she had behaved very well, to the point that Gu Qinlan had almost forgotten that she still existed in the manor. She never expected that she would secretly plan such a bold operation.
Hongye looked somewhat embarrassed: "A few days ago, while Madam was busy preparing the young master's luggage, that girl took the opportunity to sneak into the young master's private treasury, attempting... to do something improper, but was kicked out by the young master. The young master did not want this to displease Madam, so he asked the people in the private treasury to keep it a secret and sent Shuangjiang to the brokerage that same day. I only learned about this today."
Gu Qinlan frowned: "Do you know which brokerage firm Shuangjiang was sold to?"
Hongye replied, "I've heard it's Shentong Brokerage. What is your purpose in inquiring about this, Madam?"
Gu Qinlan said decisively, "Go and redeem her immediately."
Hongye was slightly displeased: "Madam, you are too lenient. That girl has developed inappropriate thoughts and must not be allowed to stay in the manor, otherwise it will damage the atmosphere and rules of our manor."
Gu Qinlan explained, "I didn't bring her back out of kindness. She once guarded the Crown Prince's private treasury and must know many important things. If she falls into the hands of someone with ulterior motives..."
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