Chapter 24: Interrogation
The chaos was only in an instant, and when Steward Sun reacted to the shock of "falling from the clouds", the commotion had long since disappeared.
"Shire, Shire! What do you mean?! β
got up too quickly, and the roaring questioning voice did not wait for it to spread, and it was covered by the sound of an embroidered pier falling to the ground with a "clang".
The echoing sound went straight out of the courtyard gate, but it seemed to echo in the silent governor's hall.
Danyang sat on the head, smiled brightly, and said indifferently:
"Steward Sun really doesn't know, what crime did the Li family commit?"
Under Danyang's cold and sharp gaze, Sun Tingzhong only felt that a cold sweat was already breaking out on his forehead.
But he is usually cautious and admits that he has left no evidence. Then he's still afraid that this little milk cat that hasn't grown up yet, will show its teeth and claws?!
As soon as he thought of this time, Steward Sun's lost calm due to astonishment and annoyance instantly returned to the bottom of his heart.
"I also asked the county lord to forgive the sin, and the villain was in a hurry and lost his manners. But the villain really doesn't know the inside story. β
After he bowed down and replied, he immediately got up, showing neither humility nor arrogance, and said in a righteous and awe-inspiring manner:
"But as far as I know on weekdays, the Li family is conscientious and conscientious, and if you are punished because of your likes and dislikes, I am afraid that it will be difficult to convince the public."
Danyang smiled, nodded and said:
"Good, good one's 'punish only based on likes and dislikes'. Steward Sun's eloquence is really good, so please come and explain to me what is going on. β
As she spoke, she raised her hand in front of her and spread her palm upward.
Just when everyone was confused, Zizhu, who had gone to the corner and returned at some point, had already handed over a thick, dark blue old account book on the white and soft wattle.
The big and small stewards under the stairs were far away, and they didn't see the specific appearance of the book, but after Mama Feng at the head of Danyang saw it, her eyes lit up in an instant.
This, is this the general ledger of the princess's mansion?
The eldest princess of Qinghe is just messing around! How can such an important thing be handed over to a doll who has never taken care of the house?
Not to mention, it's still handed over to the Danyang County Lord, who has never been reliable and has been the Demon King of the Mixed World since he was a child!
Mama Feng was dizzy for a moment, and she was even more jealous in her heart, what she had coveted for many years, the county lord of Danyang had obtained it so easily!
Therefore, there is no need for Steward Sun to frequently hint that she is already sour and said:
"County Lord, although the old body is not your discipline grandmother, but the old body is on an errand in the princess's mansion one day, and one day there is the old lady of the town country, that is, your grandmother, who supervises your duties."
"Now in public, what you just said is a joke or a joke. This will damage the prestige and virtue of your famous daughter, and it will also discredit the reputation of the princess mansion and the Zhenguo mansion. The old body will never cover you! β
When Danyang heard this, not only did he not see the threat at all, but he also turned his head to Mama Feng and smiled easily:
"Of course. However, to hear these words today, I know that Mama can always act so impartially. I have more confidence in my heart. β
Mama Feng had a bad premonition for a moment, and because she didn't understand what Danyang County was referring to, she swallowed back the other unspoken sarcasm.
When Steward Sun saw the general ledger, his brain buzzed, and he had a dizzy illusion.
He did gag many people's mouths, and tried to smooth out the details of the steward's room.
But the general ledger has always been in the hands of the eldest princess of Qinghe, and it will only be taken to the chief manager's room once a year, and Mama Zhou has been watching from beginning to end, which is extremely difficult to do.
Therefore, if you carefully check the general ledger and the sub-ledger now, you will definitely find the hands and feet and loopholes!
It's justβ
Steward Sun swallowed hard to smear it, so as to flatten the dryness in his voice, and said sonorously:
"The county lord just asks. But if there is no safe person in this delicate work of accounting, I am afraid that the county lord will be deceived. If you don't trust the villain......"
Sun Tingzhong said as he stepped forward, as if he wanted to teach Danyang the skills in the account book, but his eyes were almost glued to the account book.
Seeing this, Danyang squinted his eyes slightly, and his chin was lifted lightly.
The maid in pink and blue immediately stepped forward and stopped in front of Steward Sun, isolating the Danyang County Lord from the wolf-like gaze.
At the same time, I heard a voice like a silver bell from behind the maid, and said:
"Steward Sun stands and hears clearly, don't think much about it."
After finishing the sentence, Zizhu has raised his voice to repay the account.
And while reporting the general ledger, we also pick out the corresponding problematic sub-ledgers and correlate them one by one. Even at the end, the name and purchase price of the store purchased by the Li family were also reported, which can be said to be very detailed, and there is nothing to say if you want to deny it.
The big and small stewards of the princess's mansion who listened to the steps were all selected talents, Zizhu had put all the questions on the books, so clearly and clearly, who still couldn't understand?
The more Steward Sun listened, the paler his face became, and he wanted to interject several times, but he was blocked by the next account.
For a moment, while he was speechless, he was already sweating profusely.
At this time, the maid between the two had retreated to the side, and the county lord of Danyang looked at him coldly for a moment, like a steel needle rushing towards him, making him involuntarily take two steps back.
Seeing this, Danyang suddenly smiled, raised his hand to interrupt Zizhu's words, and said:
"I see that Steward Sun seems to be unwell? Then this little thing, don't bother him. β
Steward Sun was just about to breathe a sigh of relief, when he heard Danyang speak again:
"Zizhu, pick out the red pen circle inside and say."
This time, with the sound of Zizhu's yin and yang frustration, the more and more people in the stairs loved the steward, and their faces turned pale like Steward Sun.
Steward Sun heard the smoke in his throat, but his hands and feet were cold.
Swallowing and foaming with difficulty, his eyes rolled for a moment, and he immediately struggled to speak while Zizhu was breathing:
"County Lord Mingjian, there must be some misunderstanding here, please give the villain a few days, and he will be able to find out the reason."
Danyang raised his hand to stop, ignoring Steward Sun's explanation and Zizhu, who was still going to continue, and said with a smile:
"Is that so?"
After tilting her head slightly as if she was slightly troubled, she nodded happily, "Since other people's affairs need to be investigated, then I won't ask Steward Sun about you for the time being." β
But then he smiled and gave a more cruel sentence.
"However, this matter related to Steward Sun, please give me a clear answer on the spot now."
As she spoke, she raised her hand and waved, and the maids who were in charge of serving tea and water immediately went to the corner of the wall to open the rest, another large box, and continuously took out all kinds of dazzling and rare things from it.
Among them, the most conspicuous is the first, the night pearl the size of a baby's fist, which is the most eye-catching.
When the things were laid out in the same way, Danyang continued:
"Such a rare night pearl, I haven't seen one in the East Palace. So curious, I asked Zizhu to inquire, only to know that it was originally from the Treasure Pavilion, which was collected by Steward Sun three years ago, and was only sent to Qishuang Pavilion yesterday. β
Danyang Daoming the cause and effect, suddenly turned his cold gaze from the night pearl to Steward Sun in an instant, and asked with a sneer:
"I don't know, Steward Sun, when did you save 100,000 taels of snowflake silver, and you can collect such a rare thing so generously?"