It was useless for the old lady to stop him. The old lady gave an order and everyone had to obey it.
Xie Rongzhao noticed that Grandma Xie's eyes were looking wildly, and she clearly showed some guilt. Could it be that that person actually attacked the old lady first?
Since the search was to be thorough, all of Xie Grandma's boxes and cages had to be opened and everything taken out and checked one by one. Especially after the illegal items were found in the third uncle's yard, Xie Rongzhao inspected the place even more carefully.
Fortunately, Mr. Xie also saved some face for his old wife. During the search in the house, only Wang Zizhen was allowed to come in to help. The rest of the servants were only responsible for the yard and the side rooms.
Xie Grandma's small warehouse was checked by Chen Xia and others. There was nothing too private there, but Xie Rongzhao gave an order that only Chen Xia and a few confidants should go in, just to avoid further complications.
Chen Xia didn't find anything special there, but Xie Rongzhao's place was much more exciting.
First, I found two silver notes worth one thousand taels. These were large-denomination silver notes. How did they come about?
After that, Chen Xia found another set of masks. This was not an illegal thing, but the gems inlaid on it were obviously not something ordinary people could get.
As for Grandpa Xie and Grandma Xie, neither of them care about the family. The annual income of the public school is about four to five hundred taels. After taking into account the food and supplies for the whole family, etc., the surplus of the public school for several years is not enough to buy. Such a formality.
The value of this set of tiaras will definitely not be less than four figures. Where did Xie Grandma get the money to buy it?
If she didn't arrange it, where did it come from?
In addition, there were some things that were obviously not purchased by Wang, and two large boxes were collected in various ways.
It was also hard for Xie Grandma to put all these things in her dormitory, and she had to prevent others from knowing about it.
Nowadays, Grandpa Xie and her live separately. Grandpa Xie usually lives in the front yard. At this age, he no longer needs a woman to sleep with him, and his life is quite peaceful.
But Mr. Xie didn't expect that his life would be quiet, and he no longer needed to hear his old wife nagging him all the time. But he didn't expect that his old wife would cause him such a big trouble in a blink of an eye!
When Grandma Xie saw the things being turned out, she became honest now and didn't say anything or lift her chin.
But the point is, can you just pretend to be a coward now?
Grandpa Xie scolded her and threatened to confiscate her house and destroy her family. Only then did Grandma Xie get really scared.
Seeing that these things could no longer be saved, Grandma Xie felt very uncomfortable.
The total value of those various things added up to more than a thousand taels.
Incense burners, hairpin rings, bracelets, jade, etc., although not particularly expensive, can't stand up to the abundance of these things.
Xie Rongzhao took notes carefully. These things must be arranged to be sent back.
Liu Ruolan was also convinced by this mother-in-law. The family was so tightly guarded, but she could still find opportunities to receive heavy gifts privately. What was going on in her mind?
She had collected something so valuable but couldn't use it. She didn't even dare to show it off. Why did she collect it?
So when Xie Rongzhao looked at the old lady in front of him, he really felt that she didn't have enough brains.
The other small things are not bad, most of them are gifts from the local squire's family members, so that they can be sent back.
But the problem is that it is difficult to return the two thousand taels of silver notes and rubies.
Because according to Xie A'nai, these things were delivered by that person on his behalf.
So, who was the one who originally gave the gift?
I have to say that this old lady is really big-hearted.
She didn't even know who sent it to her door, but she dared to accept it.
Grandpa Xie was really angry this time. He said cruel words directly and confined the old wife to the inner courtyard. He also asked the third son to buy two more strong and powerful wives. He usually did nothing but He was just responsible for keeping an eye on this old woman to prevent her from causing trouble to the family again.
Grandpa Xie discussed with Liu Ruolan and asked her to come forward and send these valuable things back.
What if the person who originally gave the gift cannot be found?
It will be returned to whoever handled it.
After all, when things come to light, they are not the ones who are anxious.
Xie Rongzhao's letter to the capital was entrusted to Liu County Cheng to deliver it, but in Yunzhou, Xie Rongzhao couldn't think of a suitable person to find to deliver the letter.
She was mainly worried about being in danger.
I don't know if she and Cheng Jingzhou had a connection. She was worried when Cheng Jingzhou sent Master Wu to deliver letters home to them.
Of course, Cheng Jingzhou mainly brought in private goods.
Although it was personal property, before writing a letter to Xie Rongzhao, he still had to specifically ask his future father-in-law for permission. Cheng Jingzhou dared to write only after his approval.
No, Master Wu came at the right time.
Liu Ruolan wrote several words eloquently, and then asked Xie Rongzhao to bring all the corresponding things, and then asked Master Wu to deliver them to Xie Xiuwen.
"Master Wu, you must tell my father to be careful in everything. My mother and I know that it is not easy for them to handle the case, so we try not to go out. Even if we do go out, we try to stay only in Xiejiazhuang so that he does not miss us."
"Okay, don't worry, Miss Xie, I will definitely bring the message to you."
Xie Rongzhao's good luck didn't last a day or two. Thinking that this case was too involved, she asked Master Wu to hand over several purses she made to her father and Cheng Jingzhou.
I hope I can let them enjoy their good fortune.
Of course, Master Wu would not come back alone to deliver the letter. Xie Xiuwen arranged for someone to be around him, taking safety issues into consideration.
The things and letters have been sent away, and we have to continue.
Some things have to be figured out.
For example, who gave the silver hairpin to Lu Shuang's hands? When did you contact her?
Also, Grandma Xie stayed at home all year round. How did these things get to her and avoid so many pairs of eyes in the house?
Xie Rongzhao was not qualified to ask Grandma Xie, so Grandpa Xie could only come forward in person.
But here at Lu Shuangshuang, interrogation is much easier.
Liu Ruolan took action and had Lu Shuangshuang brought to her. Without saying a word, he took down the little maid next to her, first with ten boards!
This move frightened Lu Shuangshuang.
"Second aunt, please forgive me, I don't know anything, don't hit me!"
Liu Ruolan ignored her, but Wang Zizhen stood up and said coldly: "Miss Lu, you should think clearly before speaking. The one who is being beaten now is the maid next to you. If you don't tell the truth, you may be sent to the government office tomorrow." They are your parents and brothers."
For a child, this threat is effective.
Lu Shuangshuang was so frightened that she lost her courage: "Second aunt, don't sue the officials. I will tell you anything!"
