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"Second Miss, this is the expenditure that the Madam had authorized last month to purchase the flowers and birds in the backyard." "Yes, sir," replied the mother, who was in charge of purchasing flowers and birds.

"In the backyard, there are only thirty-six additional plum blossoms and sixteen additional birds in the Pear Fragrance Garden. Among them are three parrots, seven magpies and six canaries. "Two more parrots came from the Rain Tower and the Dawn Garden bought twenty-four plum blossoms and pine cypress. There were six larks, but I don't know where I've missed out on?"

When the mother in charge heard this string of numbers, her forehead immediately broke out in sweat, "Reporting to the Second Miss, that is the number of flowers and birds that survived. Because the survival rate of flowers and birds is not high, servants and servants bought even more."

Chu Qinghuan looked at Madame Chang, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, "Really? That's more than double it? "I wonder where mother Qiu bought the flowers and birds from?"

Mother Qiu answered immediately, "Yes, I bought them from the Flower Bird Market in the West Mountains. The boss said that the parrots and skylarks were of rare species, so their prices were slightly higher than usual."

"Is that so?" Chu Qinghuan lightly sipped on her tea, but the teacup had been heavily placed on the table by him, "The owner is my mother's blood brother, could it be that he didn't give my mother a discount?"

Hearing that, mother Qiu raised her head, only to see Second Miss's clear eyes looking at her. She was obviously aware of the whole situation, causing her to be stunned.

"Aunt, Concubine Liu, mother Qiu used the public for personal gains. Just last month, she had accumulated three hundred taels of silver from purchasing. I wonder what should be done with it?"

Just a few days ago, the Second Miss's methods of handling matters were only mild and gentle, but now, they were suddenly so lightning and thunder sharp, as if they were two completely different people. Many of the people present were resentful, afraid that their little 99.9 points had been discovered.

The Concubine Liu laughed, "I think it's better if you take the decision."

Chu Qinghuan scoffed from the bottom of her heart, although she could not decide on the identity of the Concubine Liu, but a single sentence from the Second Wife could still give a reminder to the rest of the stewards.

After all, who in the backyard didn't know that Madame Chang was Old Mistress's niece.

Hearing that, Madame Chang laughed: "I just returned, how would I know about the matters in the palace over the years? Since this small matter was investigated by Qing Huan, you can decide on it. Aunt will naturally support you. "

Concubine Liu did not expect that Madame Chang would not even give him the chance to take charge. Surprised, she quickly replied, "Yes, Second Miss has many capable people and has an idea at a young age. This servant will support you as well."

The three stewards made it clear that the Madame Chang and the Concubine Liu were just decorations. The Second Miss was the one who made the decision, and the expressions of the mothers of the managers in the building turned even paler.

"Since that's the case, then Nanny Zhou, Mother Yue, Nanny Zhao and the other two go and verify the accounts of the flowers and birds from previous years. Give me the results tomorrow. "Don't blame me for not giving you face."

Mother Yue was the mother in charge of Madame Chang, and Nanny Zhao was the mother of Madame Song. Adding the Nanny Zhou to that, it would not be unfair for them to be standing together.

Hearing this, mother Qiu went soft. All the money these years was used to make up for it? But the silver was … How could she have so much silver! Thinking of this, his mother fainted at once.

"As for …"

"Second Miss, Third Prince has come. He said that he is here to investigate."

Chu Qinghuan heard and frowned, "Can we still find the backyard after investigating the case? There are Second Brother s and Third Brother s receiving you in the front courtyard, what are you panicking for? "

The manservant who had reported the news swallowed his saliva and spoke with a hoarse voice: "Third Prince said that Second Young Master is a suspect and that he was suspected of killing the servant girl in the mansion. Now, he has been sued …"

Chu Qinghuan frowned even more, but she was smiling in her heart. Finally, another storm had arrived.

Madame Chang and Concubine Liu were surprised, while the mother managers standing on the ground all felt a sense of relief. They all thought of one thing at the same time: That's great, now that this has happened, I'm afraid Second Miss won't have the time to check the accounts!

However, before they could even catch their breaths, Chu Qinghuan had already stood up and said, "Since that's the case, I'll give all of you mothers three days. If the loopholes in the accounts are fixed, then I will let bygones be bygones. Aunt, Third Prince has arrived. I'll have to trouble Aunt and Qing Huan to receive him together. "

Madame Chang nodded: "Alright." After all, Concubine Liu was just a small concubine, it was really inconvenient for her to see an outsider.

After the two of them and their servant girls left, the few steward's mothers seemed to wake up from a dream, only to see the Concubine Liu patting her stomach that had just appeared in her mind, "Mothers, please work harder, our Second Miss is the Royal Princess, her words are true."

When Chu Qinghuan and Madame Chang arrived at the great hall, Chu Jinxiu was exactly the pitiful guy who said, "Third Prince, my Second Brother's young hero, why did he kill that little maidservant? There must be someone who wants to use this opportunity to frame our Second Brother, and would like to seek justice for our Second Brother! "

The brocade handkerchief wiped the corners of her eyes. A pair of beautiful eyes were filled with sparkling and translucent tears. It was actually a pear-filled rain in winter.

Huangfu Shu comforted his gently: "It's fair, I will find out later, don't worry Eldest Miss."

Seeing Chu Qinghuan's arrival, Huangfu Shu's gaze immediately shifted. When Chu Jinxiu felt this point, she couldn't help but clench her fists and clench her teeth.

"Second Miss, your maidservant Cai Die's brother Li Da Shui claimed that the Residence of General is a place where people treat human life as grass, and someone intentionally murdered Cai Die. I wonder how Second Miss will explain this?"

A look of surprise flashed across her pretty face. Chu Qinghuan frowned and asked in puzzlement, "Pink Butterfly was murdered? Does Third Prince have evidence? "

Chu Qinghuan had not thought that Huangfu Shu was still in charge of the Ministry of Justice. Although he was only a Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice, that was enough.

After all, to be able to control the life and death of a portion of the officials was no different from his previous life.

However, what she did not know was that Huangfu Shu did not want to make this trip.

"The capital's Shuntian to examine the corpse. The pink butterfly was beaten to death, and …" Huangfu Shu's brows slightly knitted, but the corner of his mouth had a hint of an arc, "She is more than one month pregnant."

This piece of news was simply comparable to a clap of thunder. Even the Second Wife could not help but exclaim, and immediately said: "Amitabha."

The six ladies of the Prime Minister's Estate were present, but all of their expressions were different.

Chu Qinghuan frowned slightly, "Pink Butterfly has always lived in seclusion. She was recuperating from sickness a few days ago, how could she be pregnant? Was the coroner wrong in the autopsy? "

However, Chu Jinxiu knew that it was from the collaboration of the Second Brother and the pink butterfly that the Second Brother wanted to trap Chu Qinghuan. Now that she heard the news, she immediately understood that the child in her womb was Chu Wenjin's, without a doubt.

"The coroners of Shuntian must have examined the corpse together. Second Miss, please tell me which manservant's wife is in close contact with his, and what unusual behavior he has."

"This question stumped me. Third Prince might as well call all the maidservants in my courtyard over, maybe they know about it."

There was a faint smile at the corner of Chu Qinghuan's eyes, but Huangfu Shu felt that she was laughing at him. A trace of anger flashed across his heart, but he continued, "Then I'll have to trouble Second Miss."

was a little worried, she tugged on Chu Qinghuan's sleeves and asked, "Second Elder Sister, why did a little pink butterfly die and cause such a big thing?"

Chu Qinghuan shook her head, the matter had developed to this point due to a difference in her plans.

"If Fifth Miss wants to know, why not ask this Regional Commander?"

Ji Fengye's sudden appearance shocked everyone, and their expressions changed once again.

She knew this monster would not come to make a fool of her, as expected.

Everyone paid their respects to Ji Fengye, but Chu Jinfu was straightforward: "Then can Prince tell us the reason?"

Ji Fengye looked around at the crowd, and in the end, his gaze landed on Huangfu Shu, "The ascetic went to the Shuntian Palace to complain, and as the Prime Minister's Mansion is involved, the emperor will naturally take it more seriously."

Everyone suddenly realised, but Chu Jinfu was still confused, "Last time, the Heir of Marquis of Chengen's matter was handled by Imperial Guards, why is it that this time …." Seeing Chu Changle's face change, Chu Jinfu immediately shut her mouth, her face revealing an apologetic look.

However, when Ji Fengye heard this, he smiled. It was incomparably demonic, "If Imperial Guards is required to deal with this matter, then wouldn't this Regional Commander be busy to death? Moreover, the genius of the Third Prince s, this case, isn't it easy to obtain? "

He was obviously complimenting himself, but Huangfu Shu preferred not to praise himself like that. Who would want to be mocked and ridiculed? Ji Fengye was such a person after all, it was not fun if he did not say a few words of ridicule.

"Prince, Third Prince, Princess, you have already asked about the situation. These days, the pink butterfly and the Wind-Wave Pavilion girl, Hua Er, have been in contact with each other the most. Just now, when I went to look for Hua Er with my Wind-Wave Pavilion, I did not expect that she was stabbed and had just woken up."

Hearing that, a glint flashed across Huangfu Shu's eyes, "Then did she say who was trying to harm her life?"

The guard heard her question for a moment, then looked at Chu Jinxiu and slowly said, "Hua Er didn't see clearly who wanted to kill her, she only said that the of the Prime Minister Manor, Chu Wenjin, had killed Pink Butterfly."

"Nonsense! How could it be Second Brother who killed someone? " Chu Changxi was the first one to yell, but her noisy voice was especially out of place in the hall.

"Third Miss is right, how can a mere maid's proof prove that it was the military field officer who killed the enemy? What did Third Prince think? "

For once, Huangfu Shu agreed with Ji Fengye's suggestion, "This case is covered in fog, I …"

"But I think the corpses can speak. I heard that the culprits have left a lot of evidence on the corpses, could Third Prince take a closer look?" Ji Fengye seemed to be joking as he interrupted his.

Everyone present thought that Huangfu Shu would be angry, but unexpectedly, Huangfu Shu seemed to be annoyed. "Thank you Prince for the reminder, since a servant girl is accusing me, let the coroner do it, and see if the Second Young Master's palm prints and footprints are identical to the one on the victim's body. Also, go to Second Young Master and check if there is any evidence. "

Huangfu Shu's expression did not look abnormal to outsiders, but Chu Qinghuan knew that she was extremely furious. The more gently he smiled, the more angry he became.

Ji Fengye did not give him any face in front of this person, and now he had no choice but to use the term Chu Wenjin as a criminal, as if cutting off his escape route.

If he turned around to prove that Chu Wenjin was framed, even though he would have a good reputation if he did not leave any face for the investigation, he could forget about marrying.

And if Chu Wenjin was found to be the culprit, then even he would not be able to think of obtaining Chu Siyuan's support in this lifetime.

Of course, Chu Wenjin was the murderer, he had to investigate and find out, even if he did not want to find out, he had to find out too.

Suddenly, Chu Qinghuan understood why Ji Fengye wanted to change his plans and insisted on letting him go. As expected, cleaning up people, the notorious eight thousand years old had some cultivation experience.

Not long later, the coroner Chen Jing came with Huangfu Shu's bodyguards. After bowing, he said in a deep voice, "The deceased was indeed injured by a suspect before he died."

The moment he said this, the entire hall was shocked!