"… Young Master, that's what happened. Lian 'er … Lian' er has let Young Master and Young Madam down!"
In the study, Lian 'er told Li Zexuan everything that had happened in Xi City the day before. When she was done, her tears began to flow uncontrollably again.
Li Zexuan said solemnly, "That's enough! Stop crying! From what you're saying, you haven't told that person the secret recipe for bean sprouts? "
Lian 'er shook her head and said, "No … No! At that time, Lian 'er felt sorry for Young Master and Young Madam and hoped that woman would help find a doctor to cure my mother's illness. At that time, Lian' er's heart was in a mess. I really didn't know what to do, so I ran out! "
"They didn't stop you?"
Li Zexuan asked again.
Lian 'er looked up and replied, "No … Oh! No, when Lian 'er wanted to leave at first, two men wanted to stop Lian' er, but they were scolded by that woman and left! But later, Lian 'er was confused by that woman's words, so they didn't stop her! Old Master, Old Madam, Young Master, and Young Madam usually treat Lian 'er so well, but Lian' er's heart wasn't strong enough and almost betrayed Young Master! I beg Young Master to send Lian 'er to the authorities for punishment! "
Han Yuxi hurriedly pleaded with Li Zexuan, "Husband, Lian 'er hasn't leaked the secret, so don't punish her! Besides, the reason why she was greedy was because of her filial piety to her mother! Don't send her to the authorities, okay? "
"Wuwu! Young Madam, don't say anymore. Lian 'er doesn't have the right for you to plead for mercy. Lian' er deserves to die! "
Lian 'er kowtowed to the ground and cried bitterly.
Han Yuxi lent her money yesterday to buy medicine for her mother, but for a moment, she wanted to betray the Li family. From last night until this morning, the more she thought about it, the more she blamed herself. In the end, when she saw Li Zexuan return from Yun Shan, she finally mustered the courage to "surrender"!
Li Zexuan patted his wife's shoulder and looked at Lian 'er, who was kneeling on the ground, and said, "Alright! Get up! Since you can rein in the horse at the edge of the cliff, what reason do I have to punish you? Get up! "
"But … Young master!"
"Enough! Say no more! Just get up when I tell you to. Don't tell me you won't even listen to me? "
Lian 'er still wanted to say something, but Li Zexuan reprimanded her with a straight face.
Thus, Lian 'er hurriedly got up from the ground.
Han Yuxi's face lit up and she hurriedly said, "Many thanks, husband!"
Li Zexuan waved his hand and shook his head as he said, "Lian-er, although you didn't commit any major mistakes, you should also be punished for minor mistakes! I can not expel you from the mansion, but you must do something for me to make up for your mistake! Do you agree? "
Lian 'er said with a look of joy, "Lian' er agrees! As long as Young Master doesn't chase Lian 'er out, Lian' er will agree to do anything! "
Han Yuxi looked puzzled, but Li Zexuan smiled and whispered, "How about this, I heard what you said just now. That woman clearly wants to cast a long line to catch a big fish! Go to Xi City again tomorrow and tell that woman that you've thought it through and can give the secret recipe to them … "
Lian 'er covered her mouth in shock and shook her head desperately. "No! Don't! Even if I die, Lian-er won't betray Young Master! "
This silly girl thought that Li Zexuan was deliberately testing her!
Li Zexuan said helplessly, "Stupid girl! I, Young Master, naturally have my reasons for letting you do this! Just do as I say. I have a backup plan! You can give the secret recipe to them, but they must give you a thousand strings of coins in one go. If they don't agree, then you can sell the secret recipe to others, understand? "
Lian 'er saw that Li Zexuan said it in a serious manner and didn't seem to be bluffing her, so she was slightly relieved. However, after hearing Li Zexuan say a thousand strings of coins, she couldn't help but say, "Young Master, if you ask them for a thousand strings of coins, I'm afraid they won't agree, right?"
Li Zexuan smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, this secret recipe is definitely worth a thousand strings of coins! If they aren't willing to pay you so much money in one go, just say that our manor has been very strict recently. This young master has already sent several spies to the authorities. You plan to take this money and immediately leave this place, so they have to pay you all at once! This way, they should believe you! "
Lian 'er listened and felt that Li Zexuan's words were very reasonable, so she said, "Then … Then Young Master, Lian-er will tell her like this tomorrow! When the time comes, Lian-er will bring all the money back and give it to Young Master! "
Li Zexuan laughed and said, "Haha! Don't worry, if you do it well, I will reward you handsomely! "
"Lian-er doesn't ask for a reward, I just want to make up for my mistakes! Young Master, Young Madam, Lian-er will leave first! "
Lian-er wiped her tears and then left.
In the study, Han Yuxi looked at Li Zexuan and finally asked the question in her heart, "Husband, I don't understand why you want Lian-er to deliberately leak the secret recipe?"
Li Zexuan stroked his wife's long hair and said with a smile, "Haha! I have a backup plan! Wife, just watch carefully! "
Seeing that Li Zexuan was keeping her in suspense, Han Yuxi was too lazy to get to the bottom of it. However, she said worriedly, "But there is a loophole in what husband taught Lian-er to say just now! If those people go to the authorities to investigate and find out that we haven't sent any servants to the authorities recently, then wouldn't Lian-er's words be exposed? "
Li Zexuan's gaze turned cold and said, "Who said that we haven't sent any servants to the authorities? We'll send them out before dark today! "
Han Yuxi was stunned and immediately understood the meaning in Li Zexuan's words. Her face couldn't help but turn cold, "Husband, you mean …"
"En! That's right! There is more than one spy in our residence! "
…
After dealing with Lian-er's matter, Li Zexuan waited for another two servants and three servants to "surrender" in the afternoon. For those who "surrendered", Li Zexuan gave them the same instructions as he had for Lian-er previously.
However, according to the information provided by Pang Feiji, there were a total of twelve servants and servants in the residence who had recently been in contact with the outside world. In other words, there were still six people who wanted to get away with it!
At 5: 15 pm, in the study room, Li Zexuan was half leaning on the armchair. He was resting with his eyes closed, but he suddenly opened them and said to Pang Feiji, "Go, arrest them!"
Pang Feiji's spirit was lifted. He was finally going back to his old profession. He bowed and cupped his fists, saying loudly, "Yes! Marquis! "
After saying that, he strode out of the door!
Not long after, the entire Li Residence was in chaos.
"Where is Zhao Si?"
"Feeding the horses in the backyard!"
"Go! To the backyard! "
"That's Zhao Si!"
"Go! Arrest him for me! "
"Hey, hey, hey! Brother Pang, why are you arresting me? "
"Hmph! Then you should ask yourself! Look after him. The rest of you, follow me to arrest Han Xiaoyang! "
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