All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

"My Lord, I found out." Ye Wanxue returned to the study and said solemnly, "The expenditure was transferred by Wang Gui to a businessman outside the palace. And this businessman has a close connection with our competitor."

After hearing this, Jiang Jilian's eyes flashed with anger: "So that's how it is. They want to weaken us in this way. Wanxue, you did a good job. Now we need to find evidence and catch them all in one fell swoop."

Ye Wanxue nodded, but a trace of worry flashed in her eyes: "My Lord, this matter involves too much, we need to be careful. Otherwise, once it is leaked, we may be in a passive position."

"Don't worry, I will handle it myself." Jiang Jilian said, with a gleam of determination in his eyes.

Ye Wanxue returned to the study again, holding a thick stack of files in her hands. She knocked on the door gently, and after getting Jiang Jilian's permission, she pushed the door open and entered.

"My lord, this is the account book I found from Wang Gui. It records in detail his transactions with that businessman." Ye Wanxue put the account book on the table with a serious tone.

Jiang Jilian took the account book and flipped through it. His brows were furrowed, and his expression became more and more stern: "Wanxue, you have worked hard. These evidences are enough to prove their crimes. But we need to make sure everything is foolproof."

Ye Wanxue nodded gently: "My Lord, I know what to do. However, this matter involves other people in the mansion, and I am worried that they will take the opportunity to cause trouble."

A cold light flashed in Jiang Jilian's eyes: "Anyone who dares to provoke Zhenxing Marquis Mansion will pay the price. Wanxue, go and make arrangements. I want to interrogate Wang Gui personally."

Ye Wanxue took the order and left, but she couldn't help but feel worried.

In the evening, Wang Gui was taken to the study. He looked flustered, his legs so weak that he could hardly stand. Jiang Jilian sat on a chair and looked at him coldly.

"Wang Gui, do you admit your guilt?" Jiang Jilian's voice was so cold that it made people shudder.

Wang Gui turned pale with fear and knelt down hurriedly: "My Lord, I know my crime and I am willing to take responsibility for everything."

Jiang Jilian sneered: "Take responsibility? Do you think that just taking responsibility can end this matter? You betrayed the Zhenxing Marquisate and harmed our interests. Do you think I will let you go easily?"

Wang Gui was so frightened that his soul left his body. He kowtowed repeatedly: "My Lord, please, I will never dare to do it again. I am willing to make amends, please show mercy."

Jiang Jilian looked at Wang Gui and sneered in his heart. He had expected that such a person would collapse when faced with pressure.

"Well, since you are willing to make amends, then just tell the truth and tell me everything you know." Jiang Jilian's voice was calm, but it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Wang Gui nodded quickly and told him everything about his dealings with the merchant. He described in detail the connections between the merchant and his competitors, and how they colluded to try to weaken the Zhenxing Marquisate.

After hearing this, Jiang Jilian's eyes flashed with satisfaction. He looked at Wang Gui and had already made up his mind.

"Very good, Wang Gui. Since you can make amends, I will give you a chance. From today on, you are no longer a member of the Zhenxing Marquis Mansion, but my, Jiang Jilian's, private person." Jiang Jilian said, taking out a token from his sleeve and throwing it in front of Wang Gui.

Wang Gui was stunned. He didn't expect Jiang Jilian to let him go so easily. He kowtowed hurriedly: "Thank you, Lord. I am willing to be loyal to you."

Jiang Jilian nodded gently, with a look of determination in his eyes: "Okay, you can go down now."

Wang Gui left the study, feeling deeply moved.

……

"The wine shop can't sell for much money. It was said that it was only three hundred taels last time. I wonder if that person still wants it." Jiang Jilian said anxiously.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Wanxue gently tugged at his sleeve, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "My Lord, why do you worry about these trivial matters? The expenses of the mansion are huge, and these three hundred taels are naturally insignificant, but if we can find some tricks from it, maybe we can get more."

Jiang Jilian frowned slightly, looked at Ye Wanxue, pondered for a moment, and said: "You are right, although the three hundred taels are small, they may contain a mystery. I will go to the study to check the account book and see the mystery."

Ye Wanxue nodded gently and said, "My Lord, I have something to ask of you. I wonder if you can agree to it?" Jiang Jilian looked at her and smiled gently, "You can ask for it. As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree to it."

Ye Wanxue's eyes flashed with joy, and she said, "I heard that the accountant in the mansion has been unwell recently. I would like to ask the Marquis to send someone to take care of his accounts. This way, it can not only reduce the burden on the master, but also give me the opportunity to monitor the accounts, just in case."

Jiang Jilian's eyes flashed with admiration. Ye Wanxue's suggestion was indeed thoughtful. He patted Ye Wanxue's hand and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say. I'll ask the servants to notify the accountant and let him take a break."

After that, Jiang Jilian turned and went to the study, while Ye Wanxue stayed in the living room and ordered the servants to prepare tea. Not long after, Jiang Jilian's voice came from the study: "Wanxue, come here."

Ye Wanxue nodded gently and walked into the study. She saw Jiang Jilian sitting at the desk, holding an account book in his hand, with a frown on his face. Ye Wanxue walked to his side and whispered, "My Lord, have you found anything?"

Jiang Jilian handed the account book to Ye Wanxue and said, "Take a look at this. The numbers on this account seem a little off. I suspect that the three hundred taels last time were not recorded in the account book, but went somewhere else."

Ye Wanxue took the account book and looked through it carefully. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "My Lord, you are right. This account is indeed a little strange. I think we should investigate it."

Jiang Jilian nodded and said, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. I trust you and believe you can find out the truth."

Ye Wanxue's eyes flashed with determination, and she said, "I will definitely fulfill my mission and get to the bottom of this for you."

……

"Yinli, Lili, listen carefully. Going to the Lu Mansion to mourn is not an easy matter." Jiang Jilian's face was solemn, and a trace of imperceptible worry flashed in his eyes.

Jiang Yinli and Jiang Lili looked at each other and could both feel the uneasiness in each other's hearts.

"Father, we understand." Jiang Yinli said in a deep voice, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

Jiang Lili nodded gently, biting her lower lip tightly, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

The three of them came to Lu's house together. The front of the house was already white, with white mourning couplets fluttering in the wind. What caught their eyes were the eight big characters: "Mourning the deceased, remembering the past."

Lu Yundi was sitting in front of the mourning hall, with tears in her eyes and a pale face. When she saw Jiang Jilian and others, she forced a smile, but could not hide the grief in her heart.

"Ji Lian, you are here." Lu Yundi's voice was weak but firm.

Jiang Jilian walked over to Lu Yundi, gently held her hand, and said, "Madam, you have worked hard."

Jiang Yinli and Jiang Lili knelt in front of the mourning hall respectively, tears welling up in their eyes.

They looked at the familiar coffin and felt an indescribable sadness in their hearts.