Translator: lilcookiez
Sponsor: Svante ❤ (3/3)
The Master of the Prefecture [14]
Xiao Yuan Cheng is also aware of the weight of the matter. The Huang Bei Yue right now is different from the trash in the past. If it was that trash from the past, he could have locked her up in the Floating Cloud Pavilion and never let her out!
But today, in Ling Yang College, he had personally witnessed her deal with Lin Wan Yi and Lin Zi Cheng. Furthermore, she had killed a servant at home. Even Xiao Qi Yuan had personally come to express his goodwill, so who would dare to touch her now?
This girl can’t be offended right now. Just by making her slightly unhappy, she had actually invited people from the Commander of Justice to come here. With such a big matter, it would definitely alarm the emperor. The emperor had already suspected that Xiao Yuan Chen has been cruel to Huang Bei Yue. If the emperor catches his weakness, then his career as an official would be ruined.
After thinking it over and over again, Xiao Yuan Cheng decided to abandon the car to protect his honor. After all, the path of an official was more important. He had also hidden quite a sum of wealth over the years. It shouldn’t be a problem for him if he leaves his relationships behind.
Honestly speaking, Princess Zhang’s residence’s treasury is basically an empty shell now. The treasures inside the treasury are mostly fakes. What’s the use of a guard to guard those worthless things?
After thinking about it, Xiao Yuan Cheng sighed. He slowly took out the key from his chest, handing it to Huang Bei Yue.
Huang Bei Yue received it and slowly said: “Dong Ling, thoroughly interrogate Steward Zhou to report all the treasures that were smuggled out previously. Also, make sure to report all the correct tax revenue that Princess Zhang’s residence had collected over the years.”
Xiao Yuan Cheng said in dissatisfaction: “Bei Yue, are you really not trusting your father?”
“Father, you have a lot of maters to handle so you had overlooked a few things. How could I trust you? How could things have gotten to this point?” Huang Bei Yue said coldly.
Xiao Yuan Cheng’s expression was unhappy. This girl has really rebelled. She actually dared to teach him a lesson!
However, the matter had already been cleared up. After the interrogation, Steward Zhou would reveal all the items he had kept hidden for so many years. Paper can’t cover fire, nothing could be concealed.
“Humph! The reason I’m using the property in this house is for this family! Do you think it’s easy for me, all these years? Your mother has been dead for many years and I don’t have a high position in the military. If I didn’t use this money to manage this residence, do you think that Princess Zhang’s residence can remain peaceful until now?”
“Father is confused!” Huang Bei Yue tried her best to suppress her voice to prevent her anger from erupting, “If you want to manage the residence, you can give it out openly. For the sake of Princess Zhang’s residence, would I say no? But now, it’s like you’ve been caught like a thief. If this gets out, how many people will laugh at us?!”
Xiao Zhang’s face and ear turned red as he said: “Since this matter has already passed, let it pass. No one is allowed to bring it up again, much less spread it out!”
Huang Bei Yue snorted coldly and instructed Dong Ling: “Take Steward Zhou to the Flowing Cloud Pavilion and interrogate him!”
After finishing her sentence, she turned to look at Concubine Xue: “I remember that for many years, it has always been Concubine Xue who manages the Princess Zhang’s accounts, right?”
Concubine Xue’s face stiffened. How come she’s asking for the account books for the land deeds so quickly? She’s so quick to cut through the mess and muddy waters, not wasting time at all!
This decisive and fierce character, why did it not resemble Princess Zhang’s gentle character at all?
“Yes, I’m in charge of all of it.” Concubine Xue said hoarsely. She was in charge of Miyang region’s accounts and Concubine Qin was in charge of the Qinghe region’s accounts. Everyone in the household knew about this matter. Hence, even if she wants to put the blame on someone else, she can’t.
“I’m sure that Concubine Xue has managed Mi Yang region’s account very well. Let Xia Chun go get it so I can have a look.”