"Yiqing was still there two days ago," Lu Wenhui automatically ignored the previous question, and said with a smile, "Mother's condition worsened yesterday, and today Yiqing stayed at Mingqing Garden to serve her..."
How did Lu Wenhui know? The reason why Lu Yiqing didn't come today was entirely because she was irritated and annoyed by her yesterday. Lu Yiqing was thoughtful and quick-witted, but she was much more difficult to deal with than the Qin family. With her here, she would definitely help Qin's escape, so she tried to get her aside.
"Uncle, third uncle, let's put other things aside for now. It's not too late to talk about it after the matter is over. In my nephew's heart, in my heart—" Lu Wenxuan was so angry and sad that he couldn't speak.
"Alright!" The uncle nodded and gestured to the third uncle.
Lu Wenhui and Qin's met secretly hated, this bastard, what does he mean? Putting it on hold for now, is this going to settle accounts after the fall? Especially the Qin family felt even more annoyed, their daughter's reputation had already become so bad, they still didn't let it go, would they make a fuss about it in the clan? What kind of family is this...
The third uncle then asked Qin: "Who bought the incense, candles and money paper? And who sent it to the ancestral hall? Who has taken care of the ancestral hall for a while? Is there any suspicious person here?" ?”
The third uncle asked a series of questions, each sentence was like a heavy hammer on Qin's heart, her face turned pale inch by inch, and it took a while to sort out her chaotic thoughts.
"These things are all in charge of the procurement, Mrs. Jiang. The things are put into storage when they come back, and several groups of people send them over... On the side of the ancestral hall, we have previously arranged for five shifts of steady maids and women in the mansion to take turns." Guards. But this time, the ancestral hall has to be refurbished inside and out, so many people came here one after another. Thinking about it, I also worked on the craftsmen of the inner house, outer house, and outer house. Not sure how many people have been here…”
After Qin finished speaking in a low voice, she forced her heartbeat to pant slightly.
"Confused!" The third uncle frowned.
Qin shi thought she was smart, thinking that she could confuse the public by making things vague and involving as many people as possible. I think I have passed the test, but it is clear that there is no silver three hundred taels here, and I don't ask myself.
She didn't even think about it, the more she deliberately ambiguous, the more problematic it would be
"This kind of thing, how can you be careless and careful, you should send a special person to take care of it!" The third uncle reprimanded.
"Yes, it's all the younger generation's fault, it's the younger generation's negligence!" Qin shi bowed her head and repeatedly admitted her mistake, "The younger generation also rushed ducks to the shelves, and has never experienced such a big event. The mansion is not many, and each has its own Errands, therefore, therefore, will depend on whoever has the time to spare—”
Mu Qing couldn't bear it anymore, she raised her eyes and stared at Qin Shi coldly.
There was no need for her to say anything, the third uncle was also very disgusted with Qin's words, and said unhappily: "What are you talking about! You are a daughter-in-law, and it is a big thing for the aunt to do a big sacrifice, and everything else matters. You should take a step back and take this as the most important thing! You are better off, do it the other way around!"
The third uncle is also an old man, and she was very chilled to hear what Qin said.
The Qin family didn't dare to refute, and respectfully apologized again and again, and Lu Wenhui was also helping to make amends, saying "young", "inexperienced", "sorry" and so on.
"Okay, okay!" The third uncle raised her hand impatiently to interrupt the two of them, and then said: "This kind of thing has nothing to do with outsiders. Outsiders don't do this kind of thing. Seventy-eight out of ten are insiders." Thief! You ask someone to get the list of all the people who have been arranged to do work, be on duty, and deliver things during this period of time. I want to take a closer look at who came, when they came, what they came for, and how long they stayed. !"
Lu Xiaoshu secretly applauded in his heart when he heard it, and silently clicked thirty-two likes. After going through this layer by layer, he can always find clues.
Qin's heart also trembled. She just said what she said just now as a perfunctory excuse. Where can she get any brochure? Besides, it's not like what she said in the brochure, as soon as she brought it, wouldn't it be exposed
The Qin family hesitated and said: "These things, these things are not routine cases, and have not been specifically recorded... It's all the fault of the younger generation, it's all the fault of the younger generation! It's the younger generation's negligence!"
Rao, the third uncle insisted on her status as an elder, and couldn't help being annoyed when she heard Qin Shi's repeated excuses and vagueness, she slapped the coffee table, and said coldly, "Qin Shi, what do you mean?" Could it be that you have a ghost in your heart! You are not the head of the family the first day, so confused? If that is the case, you are too incompetent and useless as the head of the family!"
"Third uncle!" In front of everyone being ridiculed by the elders of the clan, Qin's face was flushed red and hot, and tears welled up.
"Third uncle, what does this mean—" Lu Wenhui straightened his face when he saw his wife's grievance, and said in a tough tone. In fact, the third uncle's question and Qin's answer, as long as someone has eyes, he can see the tricks in it.
Taking advantage of this layer of window paper not being pierced, why is Lu Wenhui being polite? It's best for the third uncle and uncle to get up and leave Lu's house immediately in anger! As long as they leave, things will take a turn for the better.
Anyway, the old people in these clans are all stalking, watching the title fall on Lu Wenxuan's head, they are rushing to curry favor with him, so what if they offend them? When Lu Wenxuan is defeated in the future, he becomes a nobleman himself, and with power in his hands, even if he shows both kindness and prestige, will he still worry that the old people who are at the mercy of the wind will not turn the wind towards him
This day is not far away...
Therefore, Lu Wenhui has a well-thought-out plan, and he doesn't care about offending his uncle, third uncle, etc. at this moment and offending the clan.
"Second brother!" Lu Wenxuan suddenly snarled, staring at him with a gloomy face, and sternly reprimanded: "What are you trying to do by making so much noise in front of the elders! Get back, shut up!"
Lu Wenxuan is the master of the Hou Mansion and also the elder brother, he scolded Lu Wenxuan as a matter of course.
Lu Wenhui was furious, so he kept on doing nothing, pointed at the third uncle and said, "Didn't you see? They are aggressive and persecuting my daughter-in-law. Could it be that I, a husband, just swallowed this breath for nothing!"
"Presumptuous!" Lu Wenxuan slapped him on the face, and ordered his servants: "Take down this unfilial thing that has no respect for elders and no distinction between superiors and inferiors, and shut his mouth!"
Lu Hua and others were longing for this sound, Qi Qi agreed, stepped forward involuntarily, restrained Lu Wenhui, took a rag from somewhere and stuffed it into his mouth.
"The head of the house! The head of the house! Brother, what are you doing!" Qin screamed.
"Shut up! If you make trouble again, believe it or not, I will immediately report to the clan and drive you disrespectful couple out of the house!" Lu Wenxuan sneered.
The uncle, the third uncle, etc. were also very angry, and kept silent with a cold face, which was equivalent to acquiescing to Lu Wenxuan's words.
Qin's heart frightened, she was so frightened that she fell silent.
Lu Wenhui's eyes were wide open, and his mouth was so anxious that he stared blankly but couldn't make a sound. He couldn't help scolding the Qin family for being an idiot in his heart, as long as the Qin family started to make a fuss, could Lu Wenxuan ask someone to take his sister-in-law down? It's not convenient for the uncle!
This dead woman usually looks shrewd and calculating, but at a critical moment, she is stupid!
Lu Wenxuan and Mu Qing kept apologizing to the uncle, the third uncle, etc. instead of Lu Wenhui, expressing that they would discipline this "second brother" well, and asked the third uncle to continue to be the master.
The uncle and the third uncle regained their face, their expressions eased, and they nodded in agreement.
"Since there is no booklet, it doesn't matter," the third uncle said lightly, "This thing didn't come in for no reason, someone had to bring it in from outside the house. Is there always a booklet for the entry and exit ban? Bring the entry and exit records for a while, and then In the future, order the stewards to think carefully about the list of people who have been involved in the affairs here in the ancestral hall! I don’t believe I won’t find anything!”
No one will do this kind of thing by others at will, and the risk will be great. As long as both places are on the list, the range of suspects can be locked. Then ask them one by one according to time, errand, and identity, and at least half of the people can be eliminated!
The circle of suspicion is getting smaller and smaller, who has a motive and who has no motive, and who has a stronger motive, as long as you interrogate carefully, you can definitely find out!
"Besides," the third uncle sneered, and said, "This kind of incense is very special. It won't be found in serious temples or nunneries. Wenxuan, you can also send people to investigate secretly. I will find clues!"
As soon as the third uncle's words came out, it was like a fatal hammer, hitting the Qin family, Mrs. Feng and several others hard.
"Eldest nephew, nephew and daughter-in-law, you should send someone to investigate now! Second nephew and daughter-in-law, since you are responsible for this matter, it is not good for you to stand aside. You have limited memory alone, and you can't remember clearly." It's understandable, but there must always be the housekeeper below, after all, who has had their hands on the affairs here these days, can't they forget?"
The third uncle sneered slightly: "It doesn't matter if you don't remember, you said it too, there are not too many servants in the inner house, and it will take some time to ask them one by one, but they can't be hidden!"
"What the third uncle said is that I will send people out of the city to inquire about temples, nunneries, madam, and the affairs of the mansion. You can follow the arrangement of the third uncle!" Lu Wenxuan said.
Mu Qing nodded, and then ordered Madam Hua to bring the booklet of access control, and also ordered the people under her command to pass it to all the ladies in charge of the mansion.
Unexpectedly, before the people on Huamao's side went out, Granny Feng's legs went limp, and she knelt down on the ground with a "plop". Lord Hou, spare your life! This old slave has something to say, this old slave has something to say, so please Lord Hou and Madam please spare this old slave’s life!"
At a critical moment, Mrs. Feng turned backwards, and everyone was stunned.
"Mrs. Feng! Are you crazy!" Qin's complexion changed drastically, and she screamed and rushed forward to kick Mrs. Feng. Madam Hua was quick to wink, and the two thick women on Mu Qing's side rushed forward and beat her to death pulled.