If a portion of the annual income from the late madam's property could be used to cover the expenses of the Marquis' Mansion, the financial burden of the Marquis' Mansion would be greatly reduced.
Originally he thought that the Son in heaven would not care about these worldly things, but yesterday he actually did this and asked his nominal wife to take those things back.
Now he is a little doubtful whether his eldest son is really grateful for their upbringing.
Anyway, Lord Qi felt a little unbalanced.
Could it be that as a father, I, or the entire Marquis's Mansion, are not as important as a wife whom I have never even met
I have promised to treat her well and even plan to adopt a child for her. Isn't that good enough
Lord Qi, who had kept his eyes closed, had been struggling with this matter.
Qin moved out several large boxes of jewelry from the late wife. He actually knew about it, but he just turned a blind eye to it.
Wherever she moved, she would be within the Marquis' Mansion and it was impossible for her to move anywhere else.
In his opinion, since he had already moved out, there was no point in moving back. If he didn't move back, the Son of Heaven would come and make trouble.
Madam was so inconsiderate that she moved the things back without even consulting him about this matter.
What if I just say that part of the dowry has already been used
It was also very strange that several servants were injured at that critical moment.
This can only be explained by the appearance of the eldest son.
But since this incident has already happened, there must be an explanation, so at this time, the views of the Marquis of Qi and Qin were very consistent.
The three children of the Qi family were of course aware that those thieves were not instigated by that country bumpkin. In their opinion, she did not have that ability.
It's just that they are very happy to see this annoying woman get into trouble.
In other words, the entire Qi family knew that the new daughter-in-law was not a thief, but they all intended to make her take the blame and had to label her a thief.
"Explain it to your face!" Qin snorted coldly, "I was thinking the same thing, so bring him up here and let everyone hear how you coerce and bribe him.
I really underestimated you. I thought you were just a country girl who knew nothing.
But I didn't expect that he was a thief.
No matter how careful you are, you can never guard against a thief within your own home.
The Marquis' Mansion provides you with delicious food and drink, how nice it would be for you to live a peaceful life!
But you are so short-sighted that you did such a shameful thing."
The expressions of the three children of the Qi family were finally no longer indifferent, and they all had a faint smile on their faces. This time, this country bumpkin will have to be buried with his eldest brother.
Bai Chen seemed to have run out of words and could only lower his head and cry helplessly.
Then, Qin clapped her hands, and a maid trotted in, "Madam, what can I do for you?"
"Bring up last night's thief."
"yes!"
About an incense stick of time later, several thieves who were groaning in pain were brought to the hall.
It doesn't hurt that much when I'm not moving, but as soon as I walk, it hurts like being scraped by a blade.
Among the thieves brought in was of course Kang Shu, whose full name was Kang Tian.
Who is Kang Tian
It turned out that he was a bastard son of Qin's maternal family, and was of course the most loyal to the Qin family.
As soon as Kang Tian saw Qin, he rushed to her with great guilt and cried, "Madam, Madam! I had no choice!
I have no choice but to do this!" He said as if he had suffered a great injustice.
Qin couldn't help it and kicked Kang Tian, "Wait until everyone is here, then tell the truth, otherwise, no one can save you."
Soon after, hundreds of Qi family servants arrived at the hall of the main courtyard, filling the entire room.
Then Qin started to perform again, looking extremely heartbroken, and her gaze turned to Bai Chen.
"Originally, I felt very sorry for you, thinking that you had become a widow right after you got married. I felt sorry for you, so I handed over Xuan'er's property to you to manage.
However, I never expected that the theft would happen only half a day after I handed it over.
This is probably the first time in the entire Marquis' Mansion in decades.
Ji Jiuyue, I thought to myself that you were born in the countryside and haven't seen much of the world, so I take extra care of you, but you can't do such a sneaky thing.
What do you think of the Marquis' Mansion
Even a girl born in the countryside should know how to write the words "propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame".
Otherwise, you should confess yourself.
In this way, for Xuan'er's sake, the Qi family will give you a way out."
Bai Chen looked bewildered as he stared at Qin stupidly, tears welling up in his eyes, looking extremely aggrieved.
"The daughter-in-law didn't understand what the mother-in-law said at all. You mean, those thieves were instigated by the daughter-in-law
My daughter-in-law has only been in the mansion for a few days, how could she have that ability
I don’t know any of those people except Uncle Kang who went to report to my daughter-in-law last night.
Besides, what means can I use to coerce or bribe them
You think too highly of me. I am really just a country girl who knows nothing."
At the same time, Bai Chen stood up stubbornly and glared at Kang Tian, "You just showed up yesterday, then said you had something to do and left.
I said I wanted to count my things, but you wouldn't let me.
It turns out that you wanted to steal your late mother-in-law’s dowry!
Your mother-in-law trusted you so much, yet you did such a petty theft. Tell me, are you worthy of the trust your mother-in-law has placed in you over the years
People like you, who appear loyal but are vicious and sinister in secret, really deserve to be struck by lightning or go to the underworld after death to be punished by being sawed, cut by a mountain of knives, boiled in oil, or ground into a pestle.
Finally, they will be thrown into the eighteen levels of hell and will never be able to be reborn.”
Bai Chen's indirect criticism frightened Qin so much that she couldn't control her body's instinctive reactions and she was shaking violently.
God is watching what you do. You know what you have done, and God knows it too.
Will I really be punished for what I have done in the future
Kang Tian was also furious after being scolded, and glared at Bai Chen, "Madam, I have no grudge against you in the past or in the present, why do you want to harm me
When I went to report to you yesterday, you actually made me drink poisoned tea and then threatened me, asking me to steal something for you in the middle of the night. Otherwise, I would die.
I was afraid! I had old people above me and young children to take care of, so I couldn't just die. That's why I did such a stupid thing.
Madam, madam, I'm sorry!
I really had no choice!
You could send someone to search her room carefully, and they will surely find the poison."
"Hehe, you don't have that ability? You are very capable." Qin's tone of voice was sarcastic and her eyes were particularly cold.
As long as the poison is found, it will be a sure thing.
Even if you have a hundred mouths, you can't deny it.
Who can afford to offend him if he always brings up the gods in heaven
At this moment, I want to see how the gods in heaven can help you, hahaha!
"He even used poison, how can the Marquisate keep such a person
This kind of scourge is best beaten to death and thrown to the wild dogs." Qin's words became more and more vicious and angry, "Xuan'er will not like people like you."
Then Qin didn't even turn around and changed her expression, looking extremely distressed, "Poor Xuan'er! Your mother is so sorry for you! She married you such a vicious woman.
Woo woo woo."
When Qin said this, she was so sad that she couldn't control herself.
But her painful expression only lasted for ten seconds, and then turned fierce, "Go to Chenxuyuan and search."