Chapter 35 Case Clues

According to Wang Xifeng, she used the money she borrowed to sell these grains at a high price during the disaster.

"Now the Jia Mansion is only glamorous on the surface."

When Wang Xifeng said this, there was a hint of resentment in her foxy eyes.

"The Rong and Ning Mansions have been in deficit for many years, and I have to take care of the food, clothing, housing and transportation of thousands of people. Is it easy?"

"I have to add a lot of my own money to it!"

Lin Chen heard this, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

This complaint did not seem to be false.

But he roughly knew how true or false Wang Xifeng's words were.

In the book, Wang Xifeng made a lot of money by taking on lawsuits and lending money at interest.

If you say that all this money is for the Jia Mansion, Lin Chen will not believe it.

Wang Xifeng is so smart, and she cares most about herself.

Of course, Lin Chen did not intend to point out the cover-up in Wang Xifeng's words, but just asked about the origin of this batch of grain.

"This..."

When it comes to this, Wang Xifeng seems to be a little hesitant.

"Well, I don't know how much I owed you in my previous life!"

Wang Xifeng patted Lin Chen lightly.

"I bought all this grain from the Sitong Chamber of Commerce through my connections, and it cost me more than 40,000 taels of silver!"

When it comes to the more than 40,000 taels of silver, Wang Xifeng feels very distressed.

These are all her personal money accumulated over the years. She originally thought that she could earn it back several times, but she didn't expect that all of them were confiscated by Lin Chen.

"Sitong Chamber of Commerce?"

"The Sitong Chamber of Commerce spread the word a month ago that it had hoarded a lot of grain." Wang Xifeng said, with a smug look on her pretty face, "Ordinary people definitely don't know this news."

When Lin Chen heard what Wang Xifeng said, a playful expression appeared on his face.

"How much grain did the Sitong Chamber of Commerce sell?"

Wang Xifeng was startled when she heard this, and said uncertainly: "About 100,000 shi."

Let's not talk about why a chamber of commerce has so much grain in stock.

Also, why didn't the Sitong Chamber of Commerce keep the grain and wait for the grain price to double before selling it?

Even Wang Xifeng could see that the grain price would rise a month ago.

Lin Chen didn't believe these profit-seeking merchants and couldn't see the trick.

There is only one possibility.

That is, the Sitong Chamber of Commerce was in a hurry to sell this batch of grain.

"Whose channel did the Sitong Chamber of Commerce use?" Lin Chen asked Wang Xifeng softly.

Whose channel?

Wang Xifeng suddenly looked at Lin Chen deeply and whispered a name in her ear.

"Prince Duan!"

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Wang Xifeng returned to the Jia family with a rather awkward step, holding a stack of silver notes worth 40,000 taels in her arms.

"This stinky man still has some conscience."

Thinking of everything, Wang Xifeng smiled slightly at the corners of her mouth, and seemed to be in a good mood.

"Young Madam."

Ping'er, Wang Xifeng's personal maid, showed a puzzled look on her beautiful face.

Was this the dress that Young Madam wore when she went out today?

After noticing Ping'er's scrutinizing look, Wang Xifeng frowned and said unhappily: "Go and prepare hot water, I want to take a bath and change clothes."

If outsiders saw Wang Xifeng's stern expression, they would probably wonder if they had done anything to make Young Madam angry.

However, Ping'er was not afraid at all, but smiled.

"Yes."

Ping'er, who returned to the inner room with Wang Xifeng, also noticed the strangeness of Wang Xifeng's steps.

"Young Madam, what's wrong with you?"

"I sprained my foot."

When Wang Xifeng said this, her face flushed unnaturally.

Maid Ping'er didn't notice anything wrong, and just thought that her Young Madam was not feeling well today.

As a close confidant of Wang Xifeng, Ping'er knew that it was better not to ask about some things.

But this clever maid would never think that her young mistress actually did that kind of thing with a stranger.

After Wang Xifeng washed up and changed into a casual dress, she took a sip of tea.

"Young mistress, your complexion is much better today." Ping'er combed Wang Xifeng's hair and praised her.

"Only you, a foxy girl, can talk."

Wang Xifeng squeezed Ping'er.

Ping'er complained that she was speaking from the heart without any falsehood.

Just when the master and servant were laughing.

Hearing the servant outside the house report.

"Mr. Lian is back!"

There was a noise outside the hall.

A group of servants came in with a white man with oily hair and powdered face.

This is Mr. Lian from Rongguo Mansion.

Apart from other things, Jia Lian's appearance is handsome.

Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Lian, but somehow, she felt a little disgusted.

At the same time, a few words emerged in her mind instinctively.

Silver-plated spear head.

Even on the bed...

Pooh!

Thinking of something, Wang Xifeng spat secretly, and her expression returned to normal.

Jia Lian came into the room with a smile on his face, and seemed very happy, humming a little tune.

"Come back?"

Wang Xifeng's face was not very good.

She already knew what her husband had done during this period of time.

When she thought of this, Wang Xifeng was a little angry.

Jia Lian saw Wang Xifeng's bad expression and was stunned.

Although he didn't know what kind of evil fire the other party had, he could only smile and take out the prepared things.

"Look, this is what I brought back for you from Jiangnan this time."

Jia Lian boasted of his romanticism, thinking that it would be easy to control Wang Xifeng.

Wang Xifeng looked carefully and saw Jia Lian handing her a white jade ring, which cost about 100 taels of silver.

Seeing this, Wang Xifeng smiled coldly in her heart.

"This ring looks like something from Fuguifang in Beijing?"

Wang Xifeng pretended to be ignorant and just used it to scare Jia Lian.

Sure enough.

When Jia Lian heard the words Fuguifang, he was so scared that he broke out in a sweat.

Could it be that his affairs were exposed?

But Jia Lian calmed down immediately.

If Wang Xifeng knew about his affairs, she would definitely cry, make a fuss, and even hang herself. How could it be so calm?

Jia Lian comforted himself and thought it was just a coincidence.

"Ha, ha, that Fuguifang does have a branch in Hangzhou."

Wang Xifeng saw Jia Lian like this, and she was too lazy to say anything. She waved her handkerchief and asked Ping'er to help her up.

"So how much money did you make on this trip to Jiangnan?"

With the help of Ping'er, Wang Xifeng lay on the chaise longue, smiling.

"Hey, I didn't make any money, and I lost my capital."

Jia Lian pretended to be gloomy, but his eyes fell on Wang Xifeng's exquisite figure.

After a closer look.

Jia Lian just found that Wang Xifeng's skin was moist and smooth after not seeing her for many days, which made him a little moved.

"Humph. Lost your capital? Did you spend it all on Xiaohong?"

Wang Xifeng didn't expose Jia Lian, but she didn't have the temper to talk anymore.

"Ping'er, you go out first."

Jia Lian swallowed his saliva, a little anxious.

Wang Xifeng saw Jia Lian pulling at her body, and her brows furrowed slightly.

"Don't touch me, I'm not feeling well today!"

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