There was silence in the courtyard for an instant, and Zhu Yong looked up at Pei Tang and Huiniang suddenly, and he couldn't come back to his senses for a while.

Bai Yanran looked at the people below with sharp eyes, Pei Tang's face was pale, and he already understood what was going on. Hui Niang's face turned white, obviously caught off guard and was implicated.

Ji Lingyun asked in a deep voice, "What else did you find?" ”

The guard also knew that the prince had always trusted Mr. Pei and Hui Niang, but at this moment, he could only reply stubbornly: "Report to the prince, and I haven't found any other clues for the time being." ”

Ji Lingyun's face became even colder, Bai Yanran patted the back of his hand, and said to the guard: "This matter is suspicious, we will discuss it later, you put the luminous cup back in the warehouse first." ”

Zhu Yong came back to his senses at this time, although he didn't know how things became like this, he naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity, and said loudly: "The princess's words are wrong, and now that everyone has obtained the stolen goods, she must not be soft-hearted and appeased for a while." ”

Pei Tang sneered again and again, looking at Zhu Yong's eyes. Hui Niang straightened her back and knelt down, neither humble nor arrogant: "The slave and maid are wronged, and I also ask the prince and princess to investigate this matter thoroughly and return the slave and maid to innocence." ”

A group of girls behind her also knelt down to plead, and Aunt Shan on the side said bluntly: "Huiniang is definitely not this kind of person, there must be a misunderstanding in this, and please ask the princess and princess to find out." ”

Zhu Yong snorted coldly and said: "Catch the thief and catch the stolen goods, now that the matter is in front of you, what kind of face is there to quibble." No wonder Hui Niang is not married, and Mr. Pei is not married, it was originally a secret pass to receive it privately.

That's it, Mr. Pei actually guarded and stole the treasures, and Hui Niang helped him cover up is also an unforgivable crime. We must not let these people stay in the mansion any longer, otherwise there will be endless troubles, and please make a clear decision. ”

Dasheng received Zhu Yong's eyes, and also knelt down and shouted, "Please also ask the prince to make a clear decision." ”

A group of small maids who don't know why also knelt down, Zheng Bo coughed twice, and the girls in the flower room were busy getting farther away, only Miao Yu stood in place and did not move.

Bai Yanran looked at the scene in front of her, and the distribution of factions in the palace was clear at a glance.

Although Zhu Yong is a housekeeper, he is not popular. Pei Tang and Aunt Shan have never concealed their dislike for them, Hui Niang and Zheng Bo have always been moderate and do not oppose them, but they will never stand on Zhu Yong's side when it comes to a critical time.

Several stewards in the house have their own backgrounds, and they were all personally promoted by Ji Lingyun, although Zhu Yong is the chief housekeeper, he can't do anything about them.

can neither drive people away nor deduct monthly money, and there is no convincing prestige, and the position of this housekeeper is really aggrieved.

Now if he can get rid of Pei Tang and Hui Niang's two henchmen in one fell swoop, Zhu Yong will be able to turn defeat into victory, and naturally spare no effort to confuse right and wrong.

Bai Yanran hooked her lips and raised a sneer, and said, "Steward Zhu is right, this matter should indeed be decided. Steward Zhu, let me ask you, did Mr. Pei ask you to take the key privately? ”

Zhu Yong's face froze, and when Bai Yanran saw that he didn't answer, she replied: "Naturally, no, because Mr. Pei has never been to the warehouse alone."

On the contrary, Steward Zhu often goes in and out of the warehouse in private, if someone can hide the treasures in the warehouse unknowingly, except for Steward Zhu, I can't think of a second person. ”

Zhu Yong's forehead began to break out in cold sweat again, he was already weak-hearted, in this short period of time, there were several ups and downs, and there were already some six gods without master, and he said without choice: "This, this may be someone whose hands and feet are not clean, and it may be possible to take advantage of the storage of treasures." ”

The smile on Bai Yanran's lips Yu Shen actually echoed: "What Steward Zhu said is good, and I mean exactly that, but in this way, everyone in the house is suspicious, but this makes sense."

Otherwise, if it was really Mr. Pei and Hui Niang, both of them were in charge of the palace, and they could enter and leave the palace freely every day, so why not hide things at home, but leave evidence of the crime, it must be that the thief can't hide from the blame. ”

Zhu Yongzheng was speechless, and Bai Yanran had already said again: "Zhu Yong, in the final analysis, this matter is still your fault for not strictly supervising." Although the luminous cup has been recovered, three other treasures are missing, and you can be found guilty. ”

Zhu Yong knew that the time had passed, so he had to grit his teeth and kneel down to confess: "The old slave is guilty, and I also ask the princess to take it lightly for the sake of the old slave who has worked hard in the palace for many years." ”

Bai Yanran smiled meaningfully and said: "That's natural, Steward Zhu has served the palace for many years, and these feelings will definitely be remembered by the princess and the prince." ”

These words were polite and beautiful, but under Ji Lingyun's cold gaze, there seemed to be another deep meaning, and Zhu Yong couldn't help but shudder.

Bai Yanran nodded, and said knowingly: "The theft of the treasury continues to be investigated, and Steward Zhu's poor supervision has caused a big disaster, and he will be fined for one year to set an example." If there is a next time, he will be expelled from the palace directly. ”

Zhu Yong's face turned from white to red, and he replied unwillingly: "Old slave, thank you for the princess's forgiveness." ”

A storm has passed, but the dark tide has never stopped.

Everyone dispersed, and after Dasheng followed Zhu Yong and saddled up the horse, Zhu Yong suddenly turned around and looked at him coldly and said: "I only promoted one or two for the sake of your cleverness, but you kid is playing tricks on me, why, do you think I dare to fool me now that the tiger is falling in Pingyang?" ”

Da Sheng's heart tightened by his cold gaze, and he hurriedly smiled: "Where is Steward Zhu, if this is the small one, it is a mud that can't support the wall, and being able to enter Steward Zhu's eyes is a blessing accumulated in the previous life, how dare you fool you." "Read it

Zhu Yong didn't eat him, and asked coldly: "Tell me honestly, who is that Shu Yue?" ”

Dasheng knew that it was for this, but he couldn't refuse Zuo Gongzi's trust, but he didn't expect Shu Yue to be bad so soon.

He was embarrassed and said, "Actually, it's actually what my cousin asked me to do." It was not the first time I had done such an important errand, so I mentioned it to my cousin, and the next day my cousin brought someone and begged me to be a girl in the house.

I was afraid of trouble and didn't dare to accept it, but my cousin swore that he had made a package ticket, and this Shu Yue was generous, saying that he had received the favor of the prince in the past and wanted to repay the favor, so I agreed for a while. ”

Seeing that Zhu Yong was glaring at him and didn't speak, Dasheng beat a drum in his heart, but a lie could only be fulfilled by a lie, and he could only make this decision, so he smiled dryly: "I gave half of the silver she gave to Steward Zhu, and half of it was kept for myself." Or I'll give you half of it? ”

Zhu Yong seemed to believe it after hearing this, and suddenly relaxed his expression and scolded with a smile: "You thing that sees money and has no interest!" This time, you are crooked, that girl is not simple, putting her in the Linglong Xiaozhu will definitely muddy the water, let's just fish in the water. But if you dare to deceive next time, I will peel you carefully. ”

Dasheng knew that this time he had been fooled, so he secretly took a long breath and said busily: "Don't dare, don't dare, never make trouble for Steward Zhu again, the little ones will listen to your old orders, go to the soup and fight the fire, and never give up!" ”

Zhu Yong thought of something, sneered and said, "Okay, I have an errand for you right now." ”

When Zhu Ling hurriedly walked out, she happened to bump into Su Xin, and Su Xin asked, "Where are you going in this hurry?" Be careful, the princess will call you later. ”

Zhu Ling reluctantly squeezed out a smile and replied, "My mother asked someone to bring me some things, and I will go back as soon as I go." ”

Zhu Ling came out of the Linglong Xiaozhu, and Dasheng waited at the door empty-handed, Zhu Ling was not surprised, but said with a cold face: "Where is he?" ”

Dasheng glanced at Zhu Ling twice, as if he was surprised that she knew it was a trap but was willing to come.

At the beginning, Steward Zhu told him to tell Zhu Ling and let her cover up the lost treasure on the roster, but Zhu Ling turned a deaf ear and went to the princess to dismantle her father's table.

Now Steward Zhu is obviously angry, and wants to ask her to ask her for guilt, but Zhu Ling still dares to come, he really can't figure it out.

Since they both know each other, Dasheng doesn't have to bother making up nonsense, and directly leads Zhu Ling to a remote place in the mansion, where Zhu Yong is already waiting.

Before leading people to the nearest, the big student stopped his steps, consciously standing not far away and looking at the wind, but he also didn't want to get involved in the housework of others.

However, before he could retract his gaze, he saw that Zhu Ling had just come closer, and Zhu Yong, who had been calm, raised his hand and slapped him. knocked Zhu Ling to the ground, her cheeks became red and swollen in an instant, and the corners of her mouth overflowed with blood.

Zhu Yong was still scolding without smiling: "You girl has hard wings now, and even your words dare to disobey the yin and yang." Why, if you feel that you have become a girl next to the princess, I can't help you?

Or do you think that with the righteous killing of relatives, you can become a confidant? Phew! It's a rotten thing like your mother, and today I'm going to beat you to death, who can say anything? Can the princess stop me from teaching my daughter a lesson? ”

Zhu Ling had been suffering silently after being beaten before, but at this time, she seemed to have finally endured it anymore, and her eyes sneered with resentment: "Didn't you say that I was a wild seed, not your daughter!" ”

Dasheng was dumbfounded when he heard this, and saw Zhu Yong kicking it again, and scolded angrily: "If it weren't for your mother's partiality with the old lady, I would marry a broken shoe?" She gave birth to you after more than eight months of our marriage, who knows whose wild seed you are, it's not mine anyway! ”

Zhu Yong counted all the humiliation he suffered today on Zhu Ling's head, and was stimulated by her like this, thinking of the ridicule and ridicule he received in the Tong family back then, and he was already a little delirious.

He punched and kicked Zhu Ling like crazy, scolding "wild seeds" and "sluts" in his mouth, and didn't notice Dasheng's panicked call at all. It wasn't until Dasheng came over and hugged him by the waist that he heard what Dasheng said.

"Someone's coming, let's go."

Zhu Yong was still immersed in anger, and shouted in his mouth: "Lao Tzu raised her to such a big age, what's wrong with a few beatings?" Lao Tzu's discipline of his daughter is justified! ”

Seeing Zhu Ling curled up on the ground with her eyes closed and not moving, Dasheng saw that she was already less in and more out of breath, so he couldn't bear to persuade: "This is natural." It's just that she is now the big girl next to the princess, and if she really beats someone to death, it will be troublesome, just let you get angry. ”

Zhu Yong saw that Zhu Ling's forehead was bloodstained, lying on the ground and couldn't move, and he also felt a lot of anger, so he straightened his clothes, and he was still scolding in his mouth: "When I sent her to Linglong Xiaozhu to let her get close to the prince, she was good, and her mind was spent on pleasing that woman, I want to see what she can do." ”

As he spoke, he could already hear the sound of footsteps getting closer and closer, and Zhu Yong took care of his face and left in a hurry with Dasheng.

Xu Quanyuan came to Anwangfu to deliver news for his master, he has always been deaf and clear-sighted, and when he passed through the garden, he seemed to hear a strange sound, so he came to take a look, but he didn't want to see the scene in front of him.

Xu Quan stepped forward to investigate one or two, and found that it was the girl he had seen in Linglong Xiaozhu before. It's just that the original handsome girl is now covered with blood and embarrassed, and she has completely fainted.

He didn't care about anything else, so he stepped forward to pick up the person and walked quickly to the Linglong Xiaozhu.