These accounts were actually done very cleverly.
Some of them were just vague, and even if they were investigated, the other party might be able to justify themselves. Some of them seemed to have legitimate reasons, but if they were to really look into it, there would be problems.
Moreover, there were not many such cases in the account books of that year, and they had all been marked with an audit mark at the bottom.
Either the person in charge of the audit was in cahoots with those people, or the accounts had not been found to have any problems at that time.
Although Zhao Yixuan was in charge of these businesses all year round, he did not have access to every account in the account books.
Under normal circumstances, each year's account books would be checked by the shopkeepers of each shop and business, and then handed over to the accountant under him.
After that, the accountants would check and take inventory before they would be sent to him.
When he checked again, he only looked at the results given to him by the accountant, so he did not find any problems.
He carefully looked through a few of the books, and found that the problematic accounts picked out by the other party were in inconspicuous places, and it seemed that they were normal revenue losses.
He frowned, but he was a little puzzled.
"How do you know that there are problems with these accounts?"
Lin Mengya thought for a moment, and wrote, "I think compared to you and your accountant, my biggest advantage is that I have first-hand information faster."
In other words, she had the system, which was equivalent to having a general database of information from all over the world.
"Three years ago, the north was fertile, the water was beautiful, and there were herds of cattle and sheep. It was rare that there was no snow disaster in winter. As a local businessman, whether it was selling grain or buying cattle and sheep, they would never lose money. But look at the accounts, there were continuous losses. "
With her explanation, Elder Zhao immediately understood what was going on.
After looking at the accounts that were listed separately, he suddenly realized that these accounts were related to business, which happened to be the blind spot of his information.
"For most of the year, I was restrained in the clan."
After a long time, Zhao Yixuan spoke.
However, his expression was rather solemn.
"So, generally, the information about these places was sent back to me by others. If they wanted to deceive me, they only needed to tamper with the information. "
Lin Mengya nodded.
In fact, if it were someone else today, they might not be able to find these places.
Realizing this, Elder Zhao calmed down and looked at Lin Mengya gratefully.
"Today's matter is all thanks to you. If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely repay you well."
Lin Mengya knew that his words were full of sincerity, so she secretly thought that maybe one day, she could really make use of this favor.
At this time, the moon was already hanging high in the sky. Lin Mengya suddenly realized that it was already so late. Maybe Long Tianhao must be waiting anxiously.
She hurriedly bade farewell to Elder Zhao. She knew that she would not be able to use that hidden path in the future.
Just as she was about to slip back while no one was around, she didn't expect that the moment she stepped out of Elder Zhao's courtyard, a cold voice would suddenly ring out from behind her.
"Stop!"
Xu 'er appeared in front of her. She looked like she was sizing up a thief.
"It's already so late. Why did you come out of Master's courtyard? Don't tell me you're trying to seduce Master! "
These words were really a case of a thief crying out to catch a thief.
Lin Mengya raised her head and looked at her quietly.
Xu'er seemed to be very dissatisfied with her attitude. She looked her up and down.
After looking at her from head to toe, she snorted coldly and said, "Don't think that I can't see through your cunning tricks. If you want to get close to our Master, you have to have the ability first."
Lin Mengya felt that Xu 'er was a little strange.
She must be a chess piece deliberately arranged by Madam Duan. Although she didn't know what her purpose was, Xu 'er also knew Madam Duan's plan. She shouldn't be so sarcastic to her.
Wasn't she afraid that she would be so angry that she would quit?
Unless …
Xu 'er was also dizzy with anger. She knew that Lin Mengya was mute, but she felt that Lin Mengya was using this to win Master's sympathy.
"I'm warning you. Don't even think about becoming Master's concubine in this lifetime. You'd better give up on this idea!"
Unexpectedly, Lin Mengya curled up her lips.
Her eyes were bright as if she had the ability to see through people's hearts.
Xu 'er suddenly paused. Looking into Lin Mengya's eyes, she felt a wave of guilt in her heart.
It was as if Lin Mengya had seen through all her little secrets that she couldn't see the light of day.
Lin Mengya gently combed the stray hair on her forehead, looked at Xu 'er playfully and frivolously, and then walked away.
Xu 'er was left alone, clenching her fists tightly, but she didn't dare to say anything to stop her.
It was impossible! How could this woman know about her secrets?
But when she thought of the look in Lin Mengya's eyes, she felt uneasy in her heart.
She bit her lip. It seemed that she couldn't keep this mute!
Lin Mengya's footsteps were light. This time, she didn't meet anyone along the way.
It was already late at night, but the room was still lit.
She knew that her lover was waiting for her.
Delighted, she gently pushed the door open.
Sure enough, Long Tianhao was leaning against the side of the bed. When he heard the sound, he looked up and smiled at her.
"Have you eaten?" He asked softly.
Before Lin Mengya could answer, her stomach made a grumbling sound and answered for her.
"Come here quickly, I left something for you."
He waved his hand.
In fact, she had already smelled the aroma, and immediately trotted to the table.
In the lunch box, there were two dishes, one meat and one vegetable, and a bowl of snow-white rice.
She didn't expect the food to be warm.
It was already past dinner time in the Zhao Family. She didn't know where Long Tianhao got the hot food and rice.
"I asked them to send it over later tonight. Fortunately, you came back in time."
Long Tianhao saw her doubt and explained with a smile.
Lin Mengya looked at the food and asked, "You haven't eaten either, right?"
In fact, there was no need to ask.
Although the food of the servants in the Zhao Family was not the best, it was not very sumptuous either.
Moreover, if he had eaten first, she would have to send the utensils to him.
In just one day, the two of them had become an existence that everyone avoided talking about in the Zhao Family.
Lin Mengya would never eat the food alone.
She put the food together and sat on the edge of the bed, eating one mouthful at a time.
Long Tianhao wanted to eat less. After all, his wife was pregnant with a baby.
But Lin Mengya insisted.
By the time the basin was empty, the two of them were only half full.
Licking his lips
Lin Mengya couldn't help laughing out loud.
"What are you laughing at?" Long Tianhao smiled along with her. He was in a good mood.
Lin Mengya shook her head. "I'm just feeling a little emotional. If our men knew that we, who are as rich as a country, were reduced to sharing a bowl of rice, I really don't know if they would be shocked."
Hearing this, Long Tianhao also found it interesting.
He didn't think it was too shabby. Even now, he had a hundred ways to feed his wife.
It was just that it was rare to have such an experience.
"If they are frightened by this, then I will really throw them out to practice." Long Tianhao replied in a flat tone.
Fortunately, Lin Mengya felt that it was better not to involve them in this unexpected disaster.
"Wait here, I'll go get some more food."
Long Tianhao did not want her to work hard, but Lin Mengya was intrigued.
This was a rare opportunity.
Maybe in a few days, she would have to tear off her disguise. How could she have such an opportunity?
Long Tianhao couldn't resist her playfulness.
He could only nod and agree, but still asked his bodyguard to protect her secretly.
Under the cover of the night, Lin Mengya quickly sneaked into the kitchen.
Although most of the food had been put away, because Elder Zhao had been checking the accounts all night long these past few days, the kitchen would usually prepare some supper for him.
She followed the smell, opened the steamer, and secretly took a few meat buns and wrapped them in oiled paper.
Calculating that these things should be enough for them to have a sumptuous meal, she sneaked a few cakes and then went back the way she came.
When she just walked to the door of the kitchen, she almost bumped into someone.
Fortunately, she reacted quickly and hid behind the big water jar at the door in time.
The next moment, a young woman walked in absent-mindedly.
Seeing that there was no one outside, the woman hurriedly closed the door.
Lin Mengya only felt that this person looked very familiar. It was not until Xiaoyao reminded her that she was the wife of the kitchen supervisor whom she met on the path in the afternoon.
The housekeeper's wife looked left and right, looking extremely guilty.
Then she took out a small paper bag from her bosom and opened it.
It turned out to be a slow-acting poison called "One Season Red".
One Season Red meant that after taking it for three months, the poisoned person would vomit blood and die because the poison entered the bone marrow.
Unexpectedly, the silent supervisor's wife turned out to be a ruthless person who poisoned people.
When Lin Mengya was guessing who she wanted to harm, she saw the supervisor's wife pour all the powder into a pot of soup with a shake of her hand.
Just by smelling it, Lin Mengya knew that the soup was for beauty and nourishing.
There were many women in the mansion, including Mrs. Duan, Duan Ruxuan, and Old Grandma and her daughter in the backyard.
She just didn't know who on earth was destined to drink this deadly soup.
"Baocai, is the soup ready? Master is waiting to drink it, so you should be more nimble! "
As soon as the powder was poured into the pot, there came the urging voice from outside.
Baocai's wife stirred the soup with a spoon and promised that she would come. Then she scooped the soup into a bowl and carried it out.
As the footsteps gradually faded away, Lin Mengya came out from behind the water jar and went to check the small pot of soup.
The ingredients of this pot of soup were quite exquisite. Ordinary people might not be able to afford it.
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