northernbook Chapter 254 Where Did the Money Go?
Chapter 254 Where Did the Money Go?
He knew perfectly well that the person behind this must be very familiar with the operation of the Marquis's mansion, otherwise it would be impossible to create such trouble so precisely.
Su Yi (Su Yao) remained calm and turned to the official, saying, "Sir, this is clearly a malicious frame-up. I hope you can investigate thoroughly and clear the Marquis's name."
The official looked troubled and embarrassed, with fine beads of sweat on his forehead: "My lord, I am only following orders. I still need to go back and report the details to my superiors."
Su Yi (Su Yao) nodded and said, "That's natural, but I firmly believe that the truth will come to light sooner or later and be revealed to the world."
After the officials left, Su Yi (Su Yao) summoned the manager of the silk shop, his expression serious and his gaze grave, and asked, "Has anyone suspicious come by recently?"
The shopkeeper pondered for a moment, his brows furrowed, and he fell into deep thought. After a long while, he said, "My lord, recently there have been several unfamiliar faces loitering in front of the manor, behaving suspiciously."
Su Yi (Su Yao) had a preliminary plan in mind and instructed the shopkeeper to keep a close watch and not to make any rash moves that might alert the enemy.
Su Yi knew that this manager was exceptionally capable. After all, this steward was a capable person she had personally trained and mentored.
When Su Yinyin was about to go to the capital to seek revenge, she had already arranged for her people to secretly infiltrate various shops in the Marquis's mansion.
Su Yi (Su Yao) nodded and said, "I have already sent people to investigate who is behind this. I believe we should have news soon. Just keep an eye on the shop and make sure nothing else goes wrong."
However, before Su Yi (Su Yao) could even leave the shop, the Hou family steward rushed over with news.
A restaurant owned by the Marquis's residence was complained about for its unclean food, resulting in multiple people being poisoned.
Su Yi (Su Yao) said, somewhat amused and annoyed, "It's been a long time since I've encountered an enemy with such low-level tactics."
After giving a few brief instructions, Su Yi (Su Yao) and the butler hurriedly left the shop.
Meanwhile, Su Yinyin also made an important discovery while checking the accounts.
She discovered that the flow of all the large sums of money was highly suspicious, and like a fog, it all pointed to an unfamiliar business.
Su Yinyin made a quick decision to personally investigate the business.
Upon arriving at the shop, Su Yinyin cleverly disguised herself as an ordinary customer, observing discreetly from the sidelines.
She noticed that the people in the shop looked tense, like frightened birds, as if they were on high alert for something.
Just then, a waiter accidentally bumped into Su Yinyin. The waiter was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he hurriedly apologized in a flustered manner.
Su Yinyin took the opportunity to chat with the waiter.
I learned from the shop assistant that the business had recently taken on several large orders, all of which were of dubious origin and quite suspicious.
Su Yinyin became even more certain that this business was highly suspicious.
Just as she was about to leave, the shop owner called her back.
The boss looked Su Yinyin up and down, his eyes filled with deep suspicion, as if he wanted to see through her soul.
Su Yinyin forced herself to remain calm and said in a composed tone, "Boss, the goods in this store don't quite suit my taste. I'll leave now."
The shopkeeper sneered, his tone unfriendly and wary, and said, "Young lady, you're not an ordinary customer, are you?"
Su Yinyin was startled, but she remained calm and replied indifferently, "Why do you say that, boss? I just came to check out the goods."
The boss snorted, circled around her, and never took his eyes off her. "Your arrival has made things unsettling here. My employee just told me that you've been asking about things you shouldn't be asking about."
Su Yinyin smiled gently, her smile carrying a hint of composure. "Boss, you've probably misunderstood. I'm just curious about those big deals; maybe I can get involved too."
The boss looked at her suspiciously, his eyes filled with distrust. "Don't try to fool me. Who are you?"
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside. It turned out that Su Yi (Su Yao) had arrived with his men.
Su Yi (Su Yao) shouted loudly, "Business owner, you've framed my sister without cause. What are your intentions?"
When the boss saw the guards behind Su Yi (Su Yao), his face changed and turned deathly pale.
Su Yi (Su Yao) walked into the store and gave Su Yinyin a wink, which Su Yinyin understood.
Su Yi (Su Yao) continued, "You dare to falsely accuse my sister, Princess Anguo, what is your punishment?"
Upon hearing the words "Princess Anguo," the shopkeeper's legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed to the ground. He stammered, "My lord, Princess, I was blind and did not recognize you. It was all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"
Su Yinyin snorted coldly: "Misunderstanding? That's not what you just said."
Upon hearing this, the boss knelt down and begged for mercy: "Princess, spare my life! It was my fault."
Su Yinyin glanced at the growing crowd outside the shop and hatched a plan. She loudly proclaimed, "Everyone, come in and see! This shop owner is framing me, he's really looking down on me!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd rushed into the shop and began to criticize the shopkeeper.
Princess Anguo has done so many good deeds for the people. And yet she suffers such injustice today!
The boss was being verbally abused by the people, and he didn't dare to say a word back.
The shop was in complete chaos.
Su Yinyin and Su Yi (Su Yao) left this chaotic place.
The two returned to the villa not long after. The fifth brother followed them in.
The three of them went to the study.
The fifth brother explained what he had found out: "Miss, the Marquis's money is flowing into that shop, and the shop is diverting all the money through purchasing goods."
Su Yinyin frowned slightly. "It seems the person behind this is trying to transfer the Marquis's family's money through that trading company. But why would they go to such lengths?"
Su Yi (Su Yao) stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I'm afraid they have an even bigger conspiracy, perhaps related to the situation in the court."
The fifth prince nodded. “What the Marquis says makes sense. Recently, various forces in the court have been making moves. Our Marquis’s mansion has always remained neutral. Perhaps some people want to use this opportunity to drag our mansion into trouble.”
A resolute glint flashed in Su Yinyin's eyes. "No matter what their purpose is, we cannot sit idly by and wait to die. Now that we know where the money is going, we will follow this clue and find the mastermind behind it all."
Su Yi (Su Yao) agreed, "Yinyin is right. Fifth Brother, continue to investigate the network of relationships behind that business and find out everyone who is colluding with it."
The fifth brother accepted the order and left. Su Yinyin then began to organize the evidence she had gathered. She knew that this struggle had only just begun and that she had to proceed with extreme caution.
Su Yi (Su Yao) looked out the window and secretly vowed to protect the Marquis's mansion and prevent the villains from succeeding.
Because this mansion will definitely be a source of confidence for his sisters in the future.
Therefore, besides seeking revenge, his mission was also to provide his sisters with strength, support, and a safe haven!