C44 (1/2)

Witness?

Hong Ying was puzzled for a moment, then saw two nanny s walking over, followed by an old woman.

That old woman still didn't know what had happened, but when she saw Madam Wang's expression, she immediately gave a respectful bow.

”I wonder what orders Second Madam has brought this old servant here for?”

Madam Wang shot a glance at her own nanny, who immediately said, ”Yesterday, there were a few things lost in the warehouse. You were guarding the gatehouse, did you find anything amiss?”

”This old servant has been guarding the door the whole time and didn't find anything inappropriate.” When she was asked that question, she immediately thought of Peach Blossom, but why would she drag the Madam Li into it?

She rejected him without hesitation, causing a hint of coldness to surface in Madam Wang's eyes.

”Old Mrs. Zhang, please think about it carefully.”

Her fingertips lightly tapped on the table, making a 'pa da da' sound as if it was knocking on Old Mrs. Zhang's heart.

”If you speak the truth, I won't hold it against you for your dereliction of duty. However, if you don't repent and change your mind, don't blame me for disregarding our relationship.”

Old Zhang wanted to deny it, but suddenly, she saw Hong Ying tied up into a ball in the corner of her eyes.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she dared not hide it anymore, saying honestly, ”Reporting to the Second Madam, yesterday, the Peach Blossom Lady who was with the Aunt went to the front yard to look for her brother Hong Ying. Since she had also been to the front yard before, this old servant didn't think too much about it. But what mistake did Hong Ying commit? ”

With just a few words, Old Mrs. Zhang had completely plucked herself out.

She was old, so she didn't need to say or do anything to help out in the palace. As long as she didn't cause any trouble, she could earn some money from her position. It was enough for her family to eat and drink.

It was obvious that the Second Madam was here to interrogate his, so how could she shield Hong Ying and implicate himself?

After Madam Wang heard what Old Mrs. Zhang said, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and his hand that was gently grabbing onto the table also stopped.

”Do you have anything else to say?”

Her dignified eyes swept across Hong Ying as she instructed the servant girl beside her, ”Go and bring Hongtao over to Madam Li. I want to see who gave the two dog slaves the guts to steal the property of the Duke Palaces!”

The maidservant by his side complied and walked out respectfully.

When the servant returned, Hongtao was not the only one following behind him, there were even Madam Li.

”What's wrong with Second Madam? Why are you so angry?”

Madam Li laughed, and her gaze landed on Hong Ying's body, ”What mistake did this servant make, for Second Madam to have him tied up in such a manner?”

”Madam Li, don't pretend to be unaware.” ”Yesterday, your servant, Hongtao, disregarded the rules and sneaked into the front courtyard. Coincidentally, last night, you lost something in the warehouse.

”Of course I know about this.” ”Yes.” Madam Li nodded, ”Hongtao went to the front courtyard following my orders, but this has nothing to do with the treasury's missing property.”

A complacent look flashed across Madam Wang's eyes, but on the surface, it looked like it was filled with pain.