The Nian family was too comfortable. There were only guards patrolling the front yard at night. Avoiding the guards in the front yard, Nan ordered Li Yi and Li Er to guard outside. She entered the study of the Nian family's elder brother and carefully explored around, making quite a discovery.
Perhaps it was because people in ancient times liked to hide valuable items in their studies.
The same darkroom, except the other person was hiding under the desk.
It still didn't escape Nan Yi's keen eye. Despite the Nian family's wealth, Nan Yi emptied the other party's dark room and study.
She originally intended to look for something in the letters, but fearing that it would take too long, she searched through all the books and papers in the study, making sure there was nothing with writing on them.
With Li Yi and Li Er providing cover, they didn't forget not only the small storeroom in the three courtyards, but also the study and storeroom of the family patriarch.
After working for more than an hour, Li Yi left the Nian family home. He glanced back at the house behind him and was shocked by the two huge characters "Nian Mansion" on the gate plaque.
I stumbled and almost fell.
Oh no, I've made a huge mistake.
Li Yi felt a sense of helplessness, as if a great disaster was about to befall him.
The most arduous path he had walked was the one where Master Tong constantly dug pits for them.
It felt like he was walking on cotton; he didn't know how he floated back to the mansion.
Nan Yi sneaked back into the mansion, took out two large silver notes and handed them to Li Yi. Li Yi was in a daze and did not react. It was Li Er who reached out and took them.
"Pretend that what you saw and heard tonight never happened. I will explain to my master."
Li Yi's heart was bleeding. He wanted to yell at Master Tong, "How could this not have happened? They were accomplices! I'll definitely kill them in anger!"
The Nian family is no ordinary family; it's the maternal family of Consort Nian.
Li Er was still clueless and laughed, saying, "We servants will listen to our master. We will keep watch tonight. Our master has been sleeping in the room the whole time and hasn't gone out."
Nan left satisfied after hearing this, having pulled off a big heist, and she was in a very good mood.
Li Yi held the silver note that Li Erfen had given him, and suddenly realized, "That's right, since it's a matter of life and death, why should I admit it?"
Having a brain is definitely more important than telling the truth.
As long as he doesn't tell Li Er, who would know that Master Tong was behind the Nian family's affairs?
How insidious! Master Tong dragged them into this mess, making them accomplices. From now on, they'll be even more entangled with Master Tong.
Li Yi wiped away a cold sweat and carefully put the silver note into his chest. Master Tong was quite generous, giving each of them a thousand taels of silver as hush money.
The next day, chaos erupted in the Nian family. The news reached Nian's ears immediately. Nian was still in her postpartum period when she learned that the Nian family's accumulated wealth had vanished. Overwhelmed with anxiety, she suddenly fainted.
Lady Nian fell ill, and Yinzhen stayed by her side every day. Last year, the Nian family sent her brother and sister-in-law to visit her, and the two women talked in the room.
Ms. Nian pressed for details about her family situation.
Sister-in-law Nian said with a hint of relief, “Sister, don’t worry. Father-in-law is always cautious. The only loss in the family is the money on the surface. Although two-thirds of it is gone, it hasn’t shaken the foundation of the Nian family.”
"Have you found out who did it? Our family has never made enemies. There are many wealthy families in the capital. Why would they specifically target our family?" Madam Nian's face flushed an unnatural red. Two out of three, that's quite a lot.
Thinking of this, her chest heaved violently with anger.
This was something that not only the Nian family couldn't understand, but the entire Nian family also couldn't figure it out.
Everyone in the Nian family felt the pain. Sister-in-law Nian was worried about her sister-in-law's health, so she forced a smile and said, "Fortunately, she's alright. Don't worry, sister. Your health is the most important thing. Your brother will find out who did it eventually. Maybe he'll get it back soon. Don't worry, okay?"
Such a large sum of money and countless precious items vanished overnight—it's too strange.
Even if someone were to move it, it would probably take several hours. How did the thief manage to steal it without alerting anyone?
The warehouse was guarded, but the guards didn't even see a shadow of the thieves, which was the reason why the Nian family was so terrified.
Unpredictable and mysterious methods.
After calming her sister-in-law down, Sister-in-law Nian went out with a lot on her mind. According to her father-in-law, all the valuable items in the Nian family had secret marks unique to the family. As long as something was leaked outside, they could follow the clues and find the thief.
She wasn't as composed as her father-in-law and husband, but what if the thief didn't dispose of the stolen goods?
However, on the other hand, it seems unlikely that a thief would enter a house without harming anyone, only seeking money, and not intend to sell the stolen goods.
They broke into the mansion to steal, wasn't it for money?
Among the lost items, those bulky and precious things, unsuitable for eating or drinking, inconvenient to carry, and taking up space, had no choice but to be disposed of as stolen goods.
Yinzhen had heard a little about the Nian family's affairs. After the Nian family left, Yinzhen entered the Weifang Courtyard and exempted Nian from bowing.
After looking at the little princess, Yinzhen sat down next to Lady Nian. Lady Nian felt that her husband might be able to help with her family's affairs, so she told him what had happened.
"Sir, you must help my brother. That thief is far too brazen. He openly steals right under the emperor's nose. It's truly despicable."
Yinzhen found it strange. Why steal from the Nian family when there are so many other families to steal from? What wealth could the Nian family possibly have? Why bother with all that trouble?
The official has a good reputation; he has served as an official for decades, remaining honest and low-key, and bringing benefits to the region.
For no apparent reason, Nian's home was burgled.
He couldn't help but suspect that perhaps the Nian family had offended someone.
Yinzhen pondered for a moment and asked, "Has your elder brother offended anyone recently, or has the Nian family made any enemies?"
Ms. Nian shook her head. "No, my brother was taught by our father from a young age. He is cheerful and capable."
"What about the Tong family?" Yinzhen suddenly asked.
"The Tong family? You mean the Tong family did it?" Madam Nian asked in surprise, her heart skipping a beat when her gaze met Yinzhen's dark eyes.
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