Chapter 97 Acting
When Yu Qingyue saw Yu Qi's murderous intent, she suddenly realized that the other party was of noble status and that she had spoken out of turn.
So I quickly adjusted my expression and forced a smile:
"I was wrong, please forgive me, General."
Seeing this, Yu Qi's expression softened and he turned to look at Chen Jia:
"Chen Dalang, is it the women who run your family?"
Chen Jia quickly explained: "My second brother is now the head of the family. When he is not around, it is naturally my sister-in-law who has the final say."
Seeing this, Yu Qi sneered: "When an old woman is in charge, the house will fall down."
After hearing this, Yu Qingyue tightened her grip on the handkerchief, and endured it again and again before she refrained from retaliating.
Chen Jia looked at Yu Qingyue and had no choice but to say:
"General Yu, could you please tell me why you took away my chief accountant?"
Yu Qi pretended to touch the knife on his waist casually:
"Chen Dalang, I'm checking the accounts and need to ask him some questions. Don't worry, I will treat him to delicious food and drinks."
After that, he continued, "By the way, I also took Guan Hai, the manager of your caravan who is responsible for trading with Nanli."
After these words were spoken, Yu Qingyue's expression became even uglier, and she felt as if she was sitting on pins and needles.
Yu Qi smiled grimly again and said, "And that guy named Lu Shou, I took him away too.
After questioning, the person will be sent back in perfect condition."
After hearing this, Chen Jia frowned and asked, "Then why did you come today..."
"I came here today to inform you."
Chen Jia took a deep breath and said, "It's understandable that you took the first two away, but this Lu Shou is just a small manager. What's the point of taking him away?"
Yu Qi shook his head and said, "According to insiders, he is no small manager.
When your goods arrive in Nanli, he will be responsible for unloading and selling the goods.
Who the specific items were sold to, and whether there was any treason, only he can tell for sure."
Chen Jia seemed to be panicking and looked at the servant beside him. The servant came forward and handed a stack of silver bills to Yu Qi.
Then Chen Jia asked in a flattering tone, "Could you please tell me who this insider is?"
When Yu Qi saw the banknote, he flipped through it in his hand and put it in his arms.
"Since you're so determined, I can reveal it. Let me tell you something: trouble always starts within the family."
After saying that, he picked up the tea and took a sip and said:
"Okay, everyone has been notified. I'll be leaving now."
After saying that, he stood up and prepared to walk out.
Chen Jia said, "General Yu, please stay."
Yu Qi stood there, looking down at Chen Jia in the wheelchair, without saying a word.
The servants beside them clapped their hands, and two people came out from behind, carrying a large box and placed it in front of Yu Qi.
Chen Jia smiled and said, "This little thing is not enough to show respect. General, could you please show some mercy and let my Chen family go?"
Yu Qi opened the box with a half-smile. It was full of gold, silver and jewelry. The night pearls inside were as big as a child's fist.
After taking a look, Yu Qi closed the box.
Then, without warning, he drew a knife from his waist and placed it on Chen Jia's neck.
"Chen Dalang, I like money, but I only like small amounts of money, not the kind that will cost me my life.
You are blatantly using gold and silver to bribe people, which will cost you your life. This official does not like it."
This change on the field shocked everyone.
Chen Jia was also frightened. He opened his mouth blankly and couldn't utter a word.
After Yu Qi finished speaking, he grinned and slapped Chen Jia's face with a knife: "Understand?"
Chen Jia squinted at the knife pressed against his cheek, feeling a chill running through his bones. He said repeatedly:
"I understand, I understand. It was a small-time offense."
After hearing this answer, Yu Qi put away the knife with satisfaction.
Then he turned around and walked away.
As soon as Yu Qi left, Yu Qingyue angrily threw the teacup in her hand to the ground.
"This is outrageous." Yu Qingyue was furious.
Chen Jia looked at the debris on the ground and asked calmly:
"Sister-in-law, tell me honestly, what do these three people know?
Have you ever committed treason or betrayal?"
After hearing what Chen Jia said, Yu Qingyue raised her eyes and said sternly:
"Brother, this is not something you should know."
Chen Jia smiled calmly after hearing this:
"In that case, I won't worry about it anymore. Let my sister-in-law handle it herself."
After saying that, he signaled the servant to push him out.
The next day, Chen Jia received news that Yu Qingyue had sent a large amount of gold and silver, as well as eight top-notch graceful dancers to Yu Qi last night.
Yu Qi accepted them all.
Chen Jia placed a black piece in his hand on the chessboard and sneered:
"It's just a last-ditch effort."
At this time, a person came in from outside. It turned out to be the person sent by Chen Jia to investigate Yu Qingyue.
"Sir, I have discovered a secret and am here to report it."
"speak."
"Yu Qingyue's wet nurse is Nanny Ding, who has been married to your Chen Mansion."
Chen Jia knew that this person was Yu Qingyue's dowry and confidant.
"What happened to her?"
"According to the people in their mansion, ever since Madam Ding came to Madam Yu's side, she seems to have suddenly developed a knack for business and is making rapid progress.
So when she was at Yu's house, Aunt Ding was deeply trusted by Yu Qingyue."
Chen Jia asked again, "When did Aunt Ding enter the Yu Mansion?"
"Ten years ago, in August of the 20th year of Yuan Zai."
When Chen Jia heard this, his heart skipped a beat. Wasn’t the 20th year of Yuanzai the year when Liu died?
Liu died in June of the 20th year of Yuan Zai, and Nanny Ding went to Yu Qingyue in August. Is there any connection between the two?
It seems that I have to ask someone to investigate this Aunt Ding when I get back.
Chen Jia said, "I understand. Let's continue investigating."
"Yes."
Chen Jia stared at the chessboard in a daze for a long time, then whispered something to the servant behind him, and the servant turned around and went back home.
At lunchtime in the afternoon, Chen Jia returned home and went to Zhiyuan Hall to have dinner with the old lady.
"Son, after I received your message, I sent my mother Qin to go there secretly.
Mrs. Yu would take a walk in the back garden every afternoon, followed by Nanny Ding. I asked Qin Niang to watch carefully.
Qinniang came back and reported that they looked somewhat similar in height, back view, and walking posture, but they did not seem to be similar in appearance.
Mrs. Liu was a delicate and graceful woman, who kept her head down and looked docile all day long.
But this Madam Ding was quite strict, acting like a senior nanny.
Besides the nose, their facial features are similar, but their eyebrows, eyes, face, and lips are all quite different.”
Chen Jia nodded and said, "Yeah, I understand."
Am I being too suspicious?
The old lady looked at Chen Jia's expressionless face and comforted him:
"Jia'er, don't be discouraged. It's easy to verify her identity."
After hearing what the old lady said, Chen Jia smiled and picked up a piece of vegetable on the table and gave it to his mother with his chopsticks.
"Oh. What can mother do?"
The old lady picked up the vegetables and ate them, saying happily:
"When Liu gave birth to Chen Fang, I sent Qin Niang and Zhen Niang to help her deliver the baby.
They both saw a birthmark on Liu's side, which looked like a red hexagram.
After all, this mansion has been in my hands for the past few decades, so I still have the manpower. I've already sent people to check it out, and we'll know the result tomorrow."
Chen Jia nodded and smiled: "I still believe in your way of managing the family."
"Alas, I'm old and useless now, and I'm being taken advantage of by a Yu family."
The old lady sighed.
Chen Jia comforted her, "Mom, she won't be able to jump around for a few more days."
"Well, after Chen Fang's matter is settled, what are your plans?" asked the old lady.
"If we want to get over this matter, we will probably lose most of our wealth.
When the time comes, we will guard the gate tightly and work hard to cultivate Chong'er and his generation."
The old lady nodded after hearing this and said: "Yes, a big tree attracts the wind, that's the truth."
While the mother and son were talking, in the main courtyard, Yu, her maid Linghua, and her trusted nanny Ding were also chatting.
"Mammy, what do you think this Yuqi means?"
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