Doron said, "The tonic I took last night was probably too strong, causing me to get too excited and my eyes to blur. I didn't see clearly just now..."
Li Huan said, "Then check it again to see if the number is accurate."
Duolong glanced at the register again: "That's right, it is indeed 13.8 million taels. In addition, there are many unrecorded assets that are currently being inventoried..."
"This humble servant suggests that all of Ao Bai's assets be sent to Lord Li's residence so that Lord Li can personally verify the amount and ensure that it is accurate!"
The implication was that, apart from the 13.8 million taels recorded in the register, Li Huan could dispose of the rest of his property as he pleased.
Li Huan's expression turned serious.
"Damn it! Utterly bastard!"
Upon hearing this, Duolong was so frightened that he knelt down with a thud!
Li Huan rebuked, "Moving all of Ao Bai's assets into my mansion is tantamount to making me a suspect of embezzlement! Even if I didn't take a single tael of silver, the other ministers in the court will think I secretly embezzled it!"
"Doron, what you've done is tantamount to harming me, making me bear the infamy and guilt! Don't you think you're a scoundrel?"
Duolong hurriedly kowtowed: "This humble servant was confused! This humble servant deserves to die! This humble servant was too excited and his mind was not clear. I beg Lord Li to forgive me!"
Li Huan instructed: "Today, all of Ao Bai's assets must be recorded and promptly sent to the national treasury. Then, the official in charge of the treasury must personally verify them to ensure they are accurate!"
"If any silver or jewels are missing, I will investigate thoroughly, report to the Emperor, and punish them severely!"
"Yes, sir!" Doron obeyed.
At this moment, a group of women were led into the courtyard.
They were Ao Bai's family members.
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