jdhmnovel Chapter 234 Struggle
Chapter 234 Struggle
Upon hearing this, Qin Xuerong also became a little panicked.
After all, although the tricks she did were secretive, they could not withstand close scrutiny. Now that they were opened and checked in public, there was no guarantee that there would not be any loopholes.
But now that she has been pushed to this forefront, it is no longer her decision whether to investigate or not.
Qin Xuerong raised her eyes to look at Nanny Wang and said in a deep voice: "Nanny Wang, the key to the warehouse..."
"Yes! Yes! Ma'am!"
When she raised her head, Qin Xuerong discovered that the nanny who had been with her for many years was trembling with fear, with her head drooping and shaking continuously.
If you look closely, you can easily find that her hands are shaking. Even though I called her, she didn't dare to look me in the eye.
Qin Xuerong frowned and couldn't help but have another guess in her mind.
"Madame Wang?"
"Husband...Madam!" Nanny Wang's legs felt weak. She was frightened when her name was called again. She raised her eyes and met Qin Xuerong's scrutinizing gaze.
At this moment, everyone in the hall obviously discovered that something was wrong with this nanny.
Qin Xuerong narrowed her eyes, thinking that she had discovered some secret. In an instant, she was shocked, angry, and felt indescribable disappointment.
The key to the warehouse has been kept by his trusted nanny over the years. Although he had touched some of Zhao Derong's dowry before, it was not so easy to track down.
But who knows, the subordinates might follow suit. Seeing that I had touched these things, this daring nanny might also have evil thoughts.
Otherwise, how could those things spread to the market in Beijing.
Moreover, what my mother said was right. This must have happened recently. If I think about it more deeply, maybe Nanny Wang had been caught by someone or bribed, and she had betrayed me a long time ago.
Yes, that must be it.
Otherwise, why would she be so pale, with flickering eyes, and be so scared at this moment?
If it were in the past, she would have worried about herself a lot, made suggestions, and tried to find ways to exonerate herself.
"Madame Wang! You are so bold! Did you embezzle things from the warehouse without permission?" Qin Xuerong said angrily, with red eyes.
She knew in her heart that Nanny Wang was her confidant, and even if she pleaded guilty, it would be difficult for her to prove her innocence.
It even proved what that bastard Shen Shuyi said, that he was incompetent in governing his subordinates and was deceived time and time again.
But...right now, she really couldn't think of a better way.
It was obvious that the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion came prepared, and even prepared the dowry list from that year.
Unless the owner of Duobao Pavilion can give other reasons.
Otherwise, no matter how you look at it, you can't clear yourself of suspicion.
'thump! ’
Nanny Wang was already feeling uneasy, and now she was being stared at by a group of masters. After being scolded by Qin Xuerong, she immediately knelt heavily on the ground.
"Madam...Madam..."
Nanny Wang was in a state of distress at the moment. She tried to explain several times, but she couldn't say anything.
Shen Jinglin huddled in a corner, trying to reduce his presence, keeping his head down and not daring to speak.
But he couldn't help but clasp his hands tightly in front of him, his nails were scratched until they turned white, and he was obviously quite uneasy.
"Madame Wang, have you always been in charge of the key to the warehouse that Dejong brought as a dowry?" Shen Jingchuan spoke in a deep voice, his face ashen, his eyes fixed on Madame Wang with murderous intent.
Nanny Wang's throat tightened, and her wrinkled old face no longer had any of the high spirits and arrogance she once had.
At this moment, the only expression on that pale face was the despair and anxiety of a dying struggle.
She had no choice...
If she admitted it, the master would never let her go, but if she told the truth, the lady would never let her go either.
Anyway, it seems that the only thing left is death.
She didn't understand. She didn't understand why she had been loyal to Qin Xuerong for so many years, but ended up like this.
"If you don't accept my toast, then you'll have to drink the punishment wine. And you still don't tell the truth!" Shen Jingchuan slapped the table.
Qin Xuerong also said in a cold voice: "Why don't you tell me quickly? Have you been blinded by greed and secretly misappropriated things from the warehouse?"
"Madam...I am innocent...I am innocent..."
Nanny Wang's eyes were filled with bitterness. She struggled for a long time and finally said only this.
Qin Xuerong sneered, "Unjust? Then open the warehouse and check. Also, if these things passed through your hands, we will find evidence. Do you think you can hide it?"
Zhao Dechuan frowned as he watched this scene: "What does Madam Shen mean? Could it be that this old woman is so bold as to embezzle such a large amount of jewelry without your knowledge?"
"What does Lord Zhao mean? Are you going to put the blame on my Xuerong before you let it go?" Old Madam Qin showed no sign of weakness and was not afraid to confront the Qingyuan Marquisate.
Zhao Dechuan sneered: "Whether it is true or not, Madam Shen knows it clearly. I don't believe that an old nanny would be so bold without anyone's instructions!"
Qin Xuerong looked at Nanny Wang coldly and said in a deep voice, "What's going on? Don't tell me yet!"
Nanny Wang was choked with sobs and was speechless. She subconsciously glanced in Shen Jinglin's direction.
Qin Xuerong has treated her well over the years. If it was something else, she would be willing to take the blame for Shen Jinglin.
But she couldn't...
After all, if she admitted it, she would have no way out but death. But if she told the truth, Shen Jinglin, as the legitimate young master of the mansion, would not be sentenced to death and would only receive a light punishment at most.
Compared with this, she naturally wanted to keep this life.
As for whether Qin Xuerong would still be able to accommodate her in the future, she could only consider it over time.
The most important thing is to live in the present moment...
In a moment, Nanny Wang had made up her mind.
After waiting for a long time without her answer, Qin Xuerong's eyes were full of disappointment. She said faintly: "Mammy, you have been with me since you were a child. How have I ever let you down? Why on earth did you do this!"
"Have you ever thought about where you put me? How should I cope with myself?"
Qin Xuerong's voice became much higher. She was really very angry. She was angry at Wang Ma's betrayal and at her for bringing her to this point.
Old Madam Qin frowned, apparently discovering something.
She said in a deep voice: "You have been with Xuerong for many years. If you are short of money, you can just tell me. But now you are so bold as to do such a thing? Nanny Wang, even if you don't consider yourself, you should consider your child!"
The words were cryptic, but actually contained a dark warning.
Nanny Wang's heart skipped a beat.
She has a son who is now working in the Qin Mansion. He has been doing well over the years. If she testifies against Shen Jinglin, her son might...
Thinking of this, Nanny Wang felt cold all over and felt a sense of despair.
Is it really true that the only option left for her is to take the blame for the young master and his wife?
Qin Guiqiong reacted very quickly and also chimed in: "Yes, Nanny Wang, you have always been loyal, why are you so confused now? Are you being coerced or have you encountered any difficulties?"
Hearing this, Shen Shuyi couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.
Qin Xuerong, her mother and sister, are truly more powerful than she is.
Seeing that she was about to be beaten to death on the pillar of shame, they were still thinking of turning the tables and trying to put the blame on her.
Tsk, dream on!