AWB Chapter 240
Chapter 240
Chapter 240
Yun Xiyue has been staying at home for several days without going out. She has sent someone to look after the shop, and the account books will be brought back for her to review.
After reviewing the accounts, the question arose: "Is business at the Colosseum back to normal now?"
"Yes, that's normal. The second wife of the Qin family doesn't have time to cause us trouble anymore because the emperor is currently investigating corruption in military pay. It's said that the military pay has been in short supply for years, and there are serious problems with the accounts."
"And the person in charge of transporting the military funds is General Qin, the second master of the Qin family." Bei Ye found out the news after going out for a while.
Yun Xiyue put down the ledger. "So, did the second branch of the Qin family embezzle the money?"
"It's highly likely that the entire Qin family is now on high alert, afraid to go out, lest they discover something wrong."
"But the young masters of the Qin family often go to Furuilou to eat, and even secretly go to brothels. They spend a fortune each time. Furuilou belongs to the Qi family, the brothels belong to the Han family, and the women go to Jinyumantang to splurge almost once a month. There is nothing wrong with that, but the amount they spend is quite large. Jinyumantang belongs to the Liu family. These people directly control the vital lifeline of the Qin family."
“Once the account books are handed over, the evidence of Master Qin’s embezzlement will be irrefutable. King Qin will suffer the same fate.”
The King of Qin and his men did not receive much in salary, but it was enough to support their families. They also had shops and estates to run, but it was still not enough for them to squander like this.
There's definitely something wrong with this money; it's hard to believe he earned it himself.
There was someone behind it all trying to sabotage the King of Qin.
Who on earth is it?
The power of the Prince of Qin's mansion was already at its zenith in the capital; no one dared to touch them, unless...
Is it Murong Yu?
Yun Xiyue's expression changed slightly, and her hands and feet turned cold. It is said that emperors are ruthless. She looked at Prince Qin and Murong Yu as if they were brothers, but she did not expect that they would be so suspicious of each other.
Bei Ye said, "The Prince of Qin holds military power, so the Emperor shouldn't easily touch him."
"If the investigation really goes on, the second branch of the Qin family is very likely to become a sharp weapon for the three major families to amass wealth."
Upon hearing this, Yun Xiyue thought for a moment and realized something was amiss. "So, the three major families are behind this attack on the Qin Prince's Mansion?"
Bei Ye was taken aback. He hadn't said that, but her reminder made it seem reasonable.
"Miss, Zhen, the maidservant of Princess Qin, has arrived."
When Granny Zhen entered, she looked worried. "Miss... our Princess Consort is ill. She forbade us from coming to see you. But I can't bear to see her being forced like this."
"Forced?" Yun Xiyue asked in surprise. "What exactly happened?"
With slightly red eyes, Granny Zhen explained the whole story: "Someone in the court impeached the Second Master for embezzling military funds, and the Emperor ordered an investigation."
"Start the investigation in the military camps, and you'll soon find your way to the Prince's mansion in the capital."
Over the years, the second young master, the third young master, the eldest young lady, and the madam of the mansion have lived extremely extravagantly, spending money like water, without any scrutiny.
"The princess has been away from the capital for many years and didn't even know."
"None of this matters. As long as the main branch of the family doesn't get involved, and the Princess and the Prince have been away from the capital for many years, they can say they are unaware of the situation. The Emperor will certainly handle the matter accordingly."
"But during the time when the princess was in confinement after giving birth to the little princess, the heir and the two young masters went to Fu Rui Lou with the second young master and the others... and were caught red-handed."
In order to protect her son, the old princess forced Xiao Rongrong to make the crown prince marry the daughter of the Qi family, and the second and third sons be engaged to the daughters of the Han and Liu families.
How could my son's marriage be manipulated by others?
Xiao Rongrong disagreed and was so pressured by them that she became ill.
Yun Xiyue asked, "What kind of leverage do you have over me?"
Granny Zhen shook her head. "This old servant isn't very clear either. This matter was discussed privately by the Princess and the former Princess."
"It might be inconvenient for me to go to the Prince's Mansion now, but I can try to find out more about the Fu Rui Lou restaurant."
Upon hearing this, Granny Zhen was overjoyed and immediately knelt down, saying, "Young Miss, I kowtow to you."
After seeing Granny Zhen off, Yun Xiyue quietly left the mansion, exiting through the back gate.
Private room at Furuilou Restaurant.