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Qin Yuyao was not in a hurry and said slowly, "Mr. Lin, although I don't know what your relationship with Madam Lin is, it's not clear. If the time comes, it will be like the stepmother coveting her stepdaughter's money. Even if I report it to the police, you will not be in the right."
Immediately, the arrogant Lin Jinjiang withdrew his hand, but still said stubbornly: "Even if you report it to the police, I am not afraid."
Jin Yu, who was standing by, immediately said, "Miss, please wait a moment. I'll go report to the police right away." As he said that, he walked around Lin the goldsmith and was about to go out.
"No, no, Miss Qin, please investigate. I won't leave until you're done." Seeing that the gold and jade didn't look fake, Lin the goldsmith immediately became afraid. If they really invited the government officials, everyone in Shengjing would know about it.
Qin Yuyao nodded slightly. "Then please ask Shopkeeper Liu to hand over the account books. Since you know I am the eldest daughter, I have handled many account books in the Prince of Zhen'an's mansion. I hope you didn't take the wrong one."
Normally, when Qin Yuyao looked straight at someone, her phoenix eyes would have been a truly beautiful sight. But now, the look she gave Manager Liu was like a knife, stabbing him directly in the heart.
Shopkeeper Liu didn't dare delay any longer and quickly took out the account books from the counter in the corner of the gold shop. No more, no less, exactly two.
Qin Yuyao's eyes fell on the two account books, and she had an idea in her mind. Qingyu took it first, flipped through the first few pages, and nodded at her.
This is the real account book, no doubt about it. Thinking of this, Qin Yuyao took the account book and began to read it carefully. The eyes of the people being interrogated in the room all fell on her.
The guilty shopkeeper Liu and goldsmith Lin were already trembling like sieves. If they had some confidence originally, they would never dare to falsify the account book in front of them.
"On the 18th day of the first lunar month last year, I took three emeralds. On the 10th day of the fourth lunar month last year, I took three gold hairpins. On the 14th day of the first lunar month this year, I took a gold hairpin and a set of jade ruyi inlaid with gold." Qin Yuyao read out the records in the account book word for word. "I don't know what a goldsmith would do with all this. If it were Manager Liu, I could say they were gifts for customers, but as a goldsmith responsible for making gold jewelry, are you going to run a separate business?"
Lin the Goldsmith, who was being questioned, lowered his head and stuttered, "I've taken it out a few times as gifts for the elders' birthdays at home. I gave them money. You can take a look."
Hearing this, Qin Yuyao raised her eyebrows. "Are you trying to say that these valuable items, with their precious origins, were taken away without even getting half the price? So, did Shopkeeper Liu advance you half of the price?"
After saying that, his gaze shifted to Shopkeeper Liu. The interrogating gaze made Shopkeeper Liu almost collapse.
"Miss, these things were taken by Lin Zijing himself and have nothing to do with me. I would never dare to steal the master's things. It was because he said he was Madam Lin's nephew that I let him take them away, thinking that the master would know." Shopkeeper Liu knelt on the ground and told the whole story.
Lin Zijing didn't expect that Shopkeeper Liu would actually reveal everything, and he immediately reached out to strangle him. Jin Yu, standing by, kicked him aside and said, "Mr. Lin, stealing is punishable by imprisonment."
"Qin Yuyao, you can't send me to the government. My aunt is Madam Lin! At worst, I can ask someone to bring the money!" Lin Zijing looked at Qin Yuyao, thinking that he had a relationship with Madam Lin, and his words suddenly became tougher.
Seeing him like this, Qin Yuyao naturally understood his confidence and said without further ado: "Qingyu, go ask Madam Lin if she recognizes this nephew. If she doesn't recognize him, send him directly to the government."
He paused and looked at Shopkeeper Liu: "Shopkeeper Liu, in consideration of your honesty, I won't send you to the government. But you'd better return the money you spent on food this year intact."
After waiting for a long time, he thought Qin Yuyao would relent and let him go, but he didn't expect that he would still have to pay compensation. Manager Liu could no longer kneel, and he crawled to the ground, ready to hug Qin Yuyao and beg for mercy.
He was immediately stopped by Qingyu who was standing by and shouted, "Shopkeeper Liu, what were you doing earlier? What's the point of crying now? Our princess is not a pushover. If we let you go like this, the shops behind us will be in trouble."
Shopkeeper Liu, who was still wanting to beg for mercy, suddenly came to his senses. Yes, this young lady is not only from the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, but also the princess of a prince.
"Thank you very much, thank you, Princess. I will ask my family to send the money right away, and these things will not be reduced by a single cent." Manager Liu trembled, but finally accepted the result of the punishment.
The gold shop was not far from the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, and Jin Yu ran back in the time it took to drink a cup of tea.
However, this news was not what Lin Zijing wanted to hear. Jin Yu replied, "Princess, Madam Lin said she didn't know any Lin Zijing and told you to just send him to the government office."
"Impossible! How could Mrs. Lin not recognize me! I am her nephew! I want to see her!" Lin Zijing suddenly tried to run outside, but was held back by Jin Yu.
Seeing him struggling fiercely, she simply loosened her grip and let him fall to the ground. The yamen runners she had called along the way arrested him and said, "Are you the one who stole the money? Come with us to the yamen."
Without a word, a yamen runner took out the shackles and handcuffed Lin Zijing. He turned to Qin Yuyao, who was sitting in the shop, and said, "Princess Zhen'an, thank you for your concern. We will definitely interrogate this man thoroughly."
Qin Yuyao nodded without saying anything else, and the two of them tactfully took Lin Zijing back to the government office. The Princess of Zhen'an hadn't even considered a private conversation when handling matters, but instead had the government office handle the matter.
It is different from other officials' wives, but if it is true, it can be considered an achievement for them.
Shopkeeper Liu, the one being made an example of, wiped the sweat from his forehead as he watched the yamen runners walk away. He was thankful he hadn't been sent to jail. The money was lost, and he could find another shop.
If he was really sent in, when he came out, no hostel would be willing to take him in as a prisoner.
Qin Yuyao was very patient and waited until the waiter brewed another pot of tea. Then, the family of the shopkeeper Liu also came to the gold shop with the silver and handed it over, then knelt beside her and begged for forgiveness.
"Manager Liu has explained things clearly, so I am naturally satisfied. I plan to visit other shops later. Does Manager Liu know what to do about today's incident?" Qin Yuyao looked at the other party with a smile, and there was a hint of threat in her eyes.
This made Shopkeeper Liu shudder again, and he nodded hurriedly: "I understand, I understand. Don't worry, Miss, I will write down everything I know for you tonight."
Over the years, these shops have been managed by Mrs. Lin. He knows which ones have done the same things. Now he is rushing to show his loyalty, naturally for the sake of his own life.
Seeing that the unfaithful and the money-grubbing man had been dealt with, Qin Yuyao turned her attention to Zhang Jinjiang, who had remained silent since the incident.
"Jinjiang Zhang, actually, I checked some things before coming here. I know that your craftsmanship is pretty good. Your father was also an old man who was in charge of accounting before. He also knows some styles and designs of this gold shop." After Qin Yuyao finished speaking, she saw that Jinjiang Zhang was a little hesitant, so she didn't keep him in suspense.
"If your father is still willing to come, I will let him continue to be the owner of this gold shop. By then, you will be the only goldsmith in the shop. If the style and other things are reasonable, you can do it."
There is no need to worry about being oppressed by unscrupulous shopkeepers, nor do you have to worry about not having enough money to buy gems and gold to make the exhibits.
Upon hearing this, Zhang the Goldsmith naturally understood everything. His face lit up with joy, and he bowed deeply to Qin Yuyao. "Thank you, Princess! I'll have my father come tomorrow. Don't worry, I've had this skill before. Although I haven't been able to make a name for myself these past few years, many young ladies and ladies privately value my craftsmanship."
Seeing that he understood, Qin Yuyao immediately smiled with satisfaction: "When the gold shop's business is good, the wages will naturally be adjusted."
"Thank you, Princess!" Goldsmith Zhang bowed again, feeling lucky to have his new employer arrive. A few months ago, he had been thinking of finding another way out, but today, this one was right before his eyes.
Right Prime Minister's Mansion, Madam Lin's courtyard.
Madam Lin stroked her forehead, her face a little tired: "Have you sent the person away?"
Nanny Li hurried forward and said, "Excuse me, Madam. Lin Zijing is really ignorant. You have so many things to do in the mansion, and yet he still wants to ask you for help. Isn't that stupid?"
After saying this, Nanny Li quickly reached out to massage Madam Lin's solar plexus. Seeing Madam Lin's brow furrowed tightly, she added, "Don't worry. The eldest daughter is now a princess, so naturally she won't argue with you. After all, as a princess, she still has to consider Prince Zhen'an's face."
After hearing what Nanny Li said, Madam Lin nodded and said, "Of course. If he really handed him over to the government, that would be shameful. Lin Zijing suffered today, so I can deal with him better in the future. He used to love gambling, and today he met Qin Yuyao, so he knows that the Lin family can't protect him every day."
Just as they were about to put their minds at ease, the Lin family sent someone over. It could be said that they broke in. It turned out to be Mrs. Lin's sister.
"Sister! Why did you just watch Zijing being sent to the government office without doing anything about it?" Mrs. Lin's sister did not marry an official like Mrs. Lin, but married a wealthy businessman.
Over the years, he had worked under the Right Prime Minister and had made a fortune. When he came in, the pearls and jade pendants kept jingling, and Madam Lin frowned tightly when she heard them.
"Who was sent to the government office?" Mrs. Lin was originally lying on the couch, but she couldn't help but sit up after hearing this.
Nanny Li's face also darkened. She had never expected the young lady to be so ruthless. She immediately thought to herself that this was not going to work.
Seeing that Madam Lin was still a little surprised, Lin Yurong suddenly couldn't stand it anymore: "My dear sister, are you stupid enough to think you are the Prime Minister's wife? Your stepdaughter is not someone you can get along with!"
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