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  Chapter 107: The Comfort of a Concubine Li Jingxian knew that Han Shi loved money and was skilled in managing finances, not inferior to Ye Xinwei who came from a merchant family. She would spend money generously when needed, but would be extremely stingy when she thought it was unnecessary. These traits didn't hinder her from being a shrewd mistress. Her secretly suppressing Mingyun could be tolerated, as long as it wasn't excessive, and he would turn a blind eye. However, Han Shi's behind-the-scenes actions were unbearable - she had stolen gifts given to Mingyun by others and sold them in secret.

  What shocked Li Jingxian even more was yet to come. Due to Han's repeated denials, Li Jingxian became enraged and ordered the warehouse to be opened for verification. The pair of "Treading Snow and Seeking Plum" rotating heart bottles stored in the warehouse turned out to be fakes, and very crude ones at that. Li Jingxian was so angry that he almost smashed the bottles on Han's head.

  Han's shock was no less than Li Jingxian. Previously, she had been so confident because she was certain that the pair of vases had not been tampered with, but now they had inexplicably become fakes. Han's mind was racing, wondering if she had misremembered or if Tian Mama had done something shady. Han looked at Tian Mama, who seemed even more bewildered than her.

  "What else can you say?" Li Jingxian asked, suppressing his anger with great effort.

  "Master, this...this servant truly doesn't know."

  "I don't know, Aunt Tian, do you know? Is the key to this warehouse in your hand?" Li Jingxian said in a low voice.

  Tian's mother was so frightened that she knelt down with a thud: "Master, I have been in charge of the warehouse for many years and have never made any mistakes. I dare to swear to heaven that this pair of bronze vessels, from the moment they were sent in and stored in the warehouse, no one has touched them again...I don't know how they became fake..."

  "Could it be that what was sent in was fake?"

  With a loud "bang", Li Jingxian slammed the table and scolded: "Do you think others are fools? Daring to send fake goods as gifts to the Prime Minister's mansion?"

  Han Qiuyue was speechless. She didn't know how to explain this matter, it was too bizarre.

  "Bring the warehouse account book." Han's stubborn refusal to admit anything thoroughly enraged Li Jingxian, who didn't believe that he couldn't find evidence of Han's wrongdoing.

  Han's face turned pale instantly. Tian's mother knelt on the ground and sweated profusely.

  This almost didn't make Li Jingxian angry to death, there were a lot of things missing from the inventory on the account book, and there was no record of them being taken out of the warehouse.

  Li Jingxian picked out a few more items for spot checks. To his surprise, he found several counterfeit products again, including Ruoyan's dowry.

  Li Jingxian slammed the account book into Han's face. Gnashing his teeth in hatred, he said: "What explanation do you want to make?"

  Han Autumn Moon thought that these hands and feet were doing something secretive, without anyone knowing or noticing, but unexpectedly a pair of radishes were pulled out with mud, she naturally couldn't admit it, if she did, she would completely lose face. Han's eyes turned around and stared at Tian Mama who was trembling all over.

  "Tian Mama, the one in charge of the warehouse, how did you manage it? How could such a big mistake happen without your knowledge? Hurry up and investigate, which ones were guarding the warehouse, thoroughly interrogate them." Han Qiuyue was hinting that Tian Mama should quickly find a scapegoat.

  Tian's mother was worried that the lady would make her a scapegoat, but unexpectedly, the lady left her a way out. She quickly kowtowed and said: "Yes, yes, I'll go investigate immediately."

  Li Jingxian's face was unpredictable, his heart was like a clear mirror. But family ugliness cannot be exposed, Han Shi doesn't care about dignity, he still wants to be human! However, this matter cannot be handled, and an explanation must be given to Mingyun. A lesson must also be taught to the Han family, otherwise, this household will eventually perish.

  "Get back here!" Li Jingxian shouted.

  Tian's mother immediately stopped in her tracks, not daring to move a muscle.

  "Zhao, put everything away properly. If one thing is missing, I'll ask you." Li Jingxian coldly instructed. Turning his head, he also scolded Han Shi: "Be more obedient."

  Having said that, he flung his sleeve and went away. He came to Liu Niang's room in a state of anxiety and frustration, sat down on the chair as soon as he entered the door, and supported his forehead with his hand, worrying.

  Madam Liu was good at serving people, and observing their words and expressions was her strong point. She immediately sent all the servants away and personally brought over a cup of hot tea, smiling and saying: "Who made Master unhappy again?"

  It's almost there~"

  Liu Niang sat on Lao Ye's lap, her body soft and leaning against him. She fiddled with the collar of his clothes, as if wanting to peek inside, but instead lingered outside, saying in a coquettish tone: "Lao Ye, your words are wrong. When did I ever make you worry? At most, I just made you not worry about effort..."

  Li Jingxian couldn't help but laugh, looking at the charming Liu Niangniang. The annoyance in his heart gradually dissipated, and he wrapped his arms around her slender waist, pinching her plump buttocks with one hand: "This little fox spirit is the most troublesome."

  Liu Yiniang smiled and dodged away: "Alright, alright, from now on I won't dare to stick to Master again."

  Li Jingxian pulled her back into his arms, rubbing the young and plump body, and sighed: "Now only in this, can I still find some fun."

  "Is something bothering you, sir?" asked Liu's wife in a soft voice.

  Li Jingxian sighed repeatedly and mentioned that some items were missing from the warehouse and counterfeit goods had appeared.

  Liu Niang heard this and remained silent for a moment before saying, "I shouldn't be saying this, but Master, you already have such a large estate and hold a high position among the people. The second young master is also very accomplished, and both father and son are imperial scholars, which is rare in our dynasty. What more do you want? Is it just to leave a good name in history? I've heard that some greedy mistresses will resort to deceitful means, but I think Madame would not do such things. However, now that this has happened... Master, only those families that are strong on the outside but weak on the inside would use various excuses to seize their sons' and daughters-in-law's property. Our estate is not yet so destitute. Why not return these things to them to manage themselves? If they lose or damage something, it's their own affair, and no one will say a word about it. Besides, Master, you've worked hard your whole life, isn't it all for the sake of your children and grandchildren?"

  Li Jingxian listened and his hands stopped moving, his heart gradually cleared up. Ah! The root of the problem lies in these wealth and goods. If they return everything to Ruo Yan and Ming Yun, what else can Han Shi do to humiliate them? The vast estate left by Ye Xinyi is enough for the Li family to live a life of luxury for generations, why bother with this small head? Li Jingxian understood and his gaze at Liu Niang also became deep and bright: "I didn't know you had such insight."

  "Still, it's all thanks to Master's good upbringing."

  Li Jingxian was overjoyed: "Good, good, the child can be taught!" He then patted her buttocks, which were quite elastic: "Get up quickly, Master will go and take care of some proper business first, and come back later to deal with this."

  Liu Niangniang pinched Old Master's thighs gently and then reluctantly got up.

  Lin Lan walked back and forth in the house, Father went to find the old witch, and now I don't know what the situation is like at Ninghe Hall. He sent Jinxiu to ask around, saying that there were people guarding outside Ninghe Hall, and no one could get in or out. The servants were all dismissed, and no one knew what was going on inside.

  Li Mingyun doesn't seem to be in a hurry at all! He's holding a book and drinking tea. Lin Lan walked over and took the book out of his hand.

  "Ming Yun, will Father just scold the old witch and then let it go? After all, this ugly matter shouldn't be made a big deal," Lin Lan worried.

  Li Mingyun's lips curled up slightly, seemingly smiling yet not quite: "He should know that if this matter isn't resolved properly, the consequences will be endless."

  Lin Lan pouted: "That's hard to say, Father is also greedy, otherwise he wouldn't have married Mother in the first place."

  Li Mingyun's eyes narrowed, revealing a few points of sharpness: "I won't let him get away with it that easily."

  "What's going on?" Lin Lan asked curiously.

  Li Mingyu smiled mysteriously and took back the book: "Don't worry! A husband is not someone to be bullied by others."

  Just then, Jin Xiu came to report: "Second Young Mistress, Master has come out of Ninghe Hall."

  "Is it out? What's going on?" Lin Lan asked.

  Jin Yu said: "Master left Ninghe Hall and went to Liu Niang's place."

  Lin Lan waved her hand dazedly: "Get out first!"

  Then Lin Lan sat on the kang in a daze and sighed: "Ming Yun, I think Father is all bark and no bite this time."

  Li Mingyun's expression turned gloomy: "Let's wait and see."

  "Dad still has the mood to find Liu Niang, it means that the old witch has lifted our spell." Lin Lan sighed with a defeated expression: "I bet this time it's because of the old witch's dirty tricks. Otherwise, she would have said that the things sent in were fake and Dad wouldn't have been able to do anything about it!"

  Li Mingyu sneered, "Look at your furrowed brow, like a little old lady. One thing goes wrong and it's just a coincidence, but what if it happens one after another? Next time I'll let someone go directly to your father to discuss this, let's see where your father will put his face."

  Lin Lan rolled her eyes at him: "I thought it was a sure hit."

  Li Ming comforted him, "After so many years of endurance, what's the big deal about waiting a few more days? Besides, isn't it said that to fight against heaven, earth and man is endless joy? If we can defeat the old witch so easily, wouldn't that be less fun?"

  Lin Lan nodded, "That's also true, okay! Then let's wait a bit longer, the initial goal is to get back the gift, and then slowly deal with the old witch, make her roll up her bedding and leave. No, don't even let her roll up her bedding, she can leave just like how she came. There's nothing of hers in this house... Hmm, no, Ming Zhen and Ming Zhu are her children, it's best to take them away..."

  "Give up, go take a rest!"

  "Second Master..." Silver Willow called out from outside.

  "What's wrong?"

  "Sir, would you like to go to the study?"

  Lin Lan and Li Ming stared at each other in dismay. Can Old Man Li still remember important things after entering the Gentle Village?

  Li Mingyun hastily got down from the kang: "I'll go take a look."

  "I'm going too." said Lin Lan.

  Li Mingyun put on his shoes: "Father didn't call, so there's no need to join in the fun, I'll talk to you about it later."

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