One of the men spoke first, "If the young lady asks me anything, I will answer it truthfully if I know anything." ”

Hearing this, Qing Anzai nodded with satisfaction.

Then, Qing An said: "I think you should be very clear that I am now investigating the matter of the ledger. ”

After Qing'an said it, everyone present nodded in unison.

"Of course, I'm not suspicious of you, but I'm more curious about who else will have access to the receipts you use to settle the accounts?" Qing An asked.

For her question, everyone present recalled it unanimously.

"Naturally, it's the bookkeeper." The man said, "But this is the kind of receipt handed over to us this time, the young lady should know, it is difficult to change the amount of each family." In addition, we always deliver the receipts in person, and then the receipts that come to us are simply difficult to handle. Once you do it, it's hard to be detected. And the receipt has not changed, and it is the same in the hands of everyone we hand over to the bookkeeper. ”

Regarding this, Qing An nodded thoughtfully.

Of course, she is very clear about this issue.

However, as far as intuition is concerned, Qing An feels that there is something wrong with this.

Ye Xueyao has already spread the news, but she still wants to get some important clues. Because even if the person is caught in the end, there is no crucial clue, and if the other party is cunning, it is very easy to get rid of the matter.

Qing An thought for a while, and asked again: "If you think about it carefully, who else will make a move on the issue of the receipt." Because April is different from the past, but it is going to be extremely busy, I am sure that there should be a lot of changes in your hands. ”

With Qing Anzai's reminder, several people exchanged glances with each other, as if they were reminiscing.

Since everyone was busy last month, I didn't remember many details of things too clearly. But now that Qing An needs to know, they can only work hard to get back.

Suddenly, the man thought of something, and his eyes lit up instantly.

"Do you remember that on the day we were going to collect the bills, the housekeeper's men came over?" The man seemed to have made a great discovery, and said ecstatically.

But Qing'an couldn't help frowning as he listened.

"What do you mean by that?" She asked.

However, the family did not rush to answer Qing Anzai, and they all carefully recalled the man's words and affirmed the answer.

After confirming it, the man said: "The young lady doesn't know, before each collection, we will first go to each merchant to unify the price, and then go to the purchaser to check the accounts one by one." Then after it is confirmed, we go to the account office to apply for the silver taels, and then take the silver taels to the merchant to get the receipt, and go back to the account office. ”

In this regard, Qing An nodded and acquiesced to this set of processes.

However, all large families generally use this method, also to prevent mistakes.

The man said, "But that day, the housekeeper's man came to us and said that according to the housekeeper's wishes, this matter is not under our control for the time being." As for statistics, just let them do it. At that time, we were able to make some adjustments because we were too busy, and we didn't pay attention to them. About five or six days later, after the other party gave us the counted account books, we went to the account office to apply. ”

After getting this, Qing An finally understood what the problem was.

In fact, they are not to blame at all, because they have all things that need to be dealt with before, so they will not take things too seriously. Coupled with some adjustments in the work, naturally there will not be too many problems.

After the man finished speaking, he didn't forget to add: "But since it was handled by the housekeeper, I think the young lady should know, right?" ”

Regarding the man's question, after listening to Qing'an, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, and she didn't say much.

Speaking of which, I have been in charge of Ji Mansion for some time, and I really don't know much about this housekeeper.

"I know." Qing An said, "But your original unified accounts, can you show me a picture or two?" ”

Faced with Qing Anzai's questioning, several people naturally responded, and hurriedly went to hold it for Qing Anzai.

Soon the accounts were placed in front of Qing An, and she looked at the name of the last approval, her eyes moved slightly.

Then he looked at the householder and asked, "When you go to the account office to apply for an account, who gave you the money for this account?" ”

In response to this question, several people recalled and said, "Rong Accounts Room." ”

Simple three, Qing Anzai already has the answer in his heart.

She closed the account and handed it over to the family.

When the family took the account book, he was stunned for a moment: "Don't you have to look at it again young lady?" ”

"No need, that's enough." Qing An was talking, and then he didn't forget to add, "Of course, I hope you don't tell anyone about today's events." In the same way, I have an important matter for you. ”

As Qing An said this, several family members looked at each other again.

After everyone left, Qing'an leaned on the couch and closed his eyes to rest.

This has just taken over the Ji Mansion, and there have been so many things, which really gives her a headache.

I don't know how long I was leaning there, Qing An slowly opened his eyes at this time. There were still some accounts waiting to be cleared by herself, and she had to hurry.

But Qing An had just opened his eyes when suddenly a voice came: "You're awake." ”

When he heard this, Qing An was stunned for a moment.

She then looked at Ji Ziheng and frowned: "Why are you here?" ”

Normally, when Ji Ziheng came back, the sky was already dark, and it was rare to come back so early. As for what he was doing outside, Qing Anzai didn't care.

In this regard, Ji Ziheng said: "Today's matter was handled early, so I will come over to see you early." ”

It's true?

Qing An looked at Ji Ziheng suspiciously, a little disbelieving.

However, Ji Ziheng picked up the accounts casually and checked them: "Speaking of the 1,500 taels, how did you check it?" ”

For Ji Ziheng's question, Qing An frowned, and instantly felt like a deflated temper, with a sad face.

She sighed helplessly and said, "Don't say it, this matter becomes more complicated the more you investigate." ”

Ji Ziheng was not surprised when he heard this: "That's true, fifteen hundred taels is not a small amount, how can ordinary people swallow so much in one bite." ”

Qing An nodded thoughtfully, then looked at Ji Ziheng and asked, "What is the origin of your housekeeper in Ji Mansion?" ”