Marrying Salted Fish

14

A single oversight by the young master was nothing, Liang told the Marquis of Nan'an, and the Marquis would think she was making a big deal out of nothing. But if he made mistakes again and again, and Liang mentioned it to the Marquis of Nan'an, the source of displeasure would be the person who made the mistake.

Liang thought for a moment and said, "The master has a lot of things to do in the past, so he doesn't need to worry about the affairs of the mansion."

Steward Wang shook his head and sighed, "This is the first time that Young Master has been involved in the affairs of the palace. I am really worried. It is better for Madam to be the housekeeper..."

In order to avoid embarrassing Lin Qingyu, Liang "thoughtfully" interrupted Steward Wang and said, "Qingyu is the eldest daughter-in-law of the Marquis's Mansion. If she doesn't share my worries, who else can I count on? Let's end this matter here. If there is any trouble in the future, I will take responsibility for Qingyu."

Lin Qingyu lowered his eyes and said, "Thank you, Madam."

Liang sighed and asked the maid to present another account book: "This is the account of the Marquis' Mansion for the whole winter. Qingyu, take it back and sort it out carefully. Don't lose it again this time."

This time, Lin Qingyu told Zhang Shiquan to take good care of the account book. Zhang Shiquan did not dare to neglect it. When he was there, the account book was there. When he was not there, he locked the account book in the cabinet. When the day came for the report to Liang, Zhang Shiquan counted the pages and confirmed that there was no missing page before returning the account book to Lin Qingyu.

Lin Qingyu brought the account book to the front hall to meet Liang. Liang ordered someone to serve tea, asked Lin Qingyu to wait, and then looked through the account book in front of him.

"That's strange. Why didn't I see last year's charcoal money? Manager Wang, did you miss it?"

Steward Wang said hurriedly, "I have written it down. It should be on page 26."

Lin Qingyu also said: "There is indeed such an account. I have seen it."

"Twenty-four, twenty-five... twenty-seven?" Liang's eyes widened. "How come... there's another page missing?"

Lin Qingyu frowned: "Impossible."

Liang confirmed again and again: "Really not."

"Please look carefully again, ma'am."

Liang's face fell, and she threw the account book at Liu Ma. But anyone with a discerning eye could see that she wanted to throw this account book at Lin Qingyu.

Liang was no longer as tolerant and kind as usual, and said coldly: "Since you don't believe me - Madam Liu, help the young master count."

Madam Liu flipped through the account book quickly: "It is true that there is not twenty-seven pages... Steward Wang, how many pages are there in total in an account book?"

Steward Wang said, "There are one hundred and twenty pages in total."

Madam Liu counted from beginning to end: "This account book only has 119 pages. How come another page is missing?"

Lin Qingyu's always cold face finally showed the uneasiness they wanted to see: "How is this possible. Madam, the account book was not lost in Lanfeng Pavilion."

"You're here again." Liang said earnestly, "Qingyu, I can protect you once, but I can't protect you every time."

Lin Qingyu remained silent, his eyes half closed.

Liang's lips curled silently, and Madam Liu couldn't hold back her smile. Steward Wang was as anxious as last time: "Madam, for the sake of the peace of the Marquis's mansion, please think twice about the housekeeper's affairs! Madam!"