The governor did not dare to attack Mrs. Liu again, so he had the shop manager arrested and tortured in front of the hall.
The manager was middle-aged and usually ignored the easy task. When he was hit with a stick of water and fire, he screamed heart-breakingly and fainted before he could finish.
Fu Yin wiped cold sweat: "Noble sir, look at this..."
Chu Qingwan was unmoved: "Your Majesty is the governor, and once you say something, how can you give up halfway?"
Now that the scapegoat has been pushed out, she doesn't have to be soft-hearted. Killing the chicken must serve as a warning to monkeys, otherwise the Chu family will burn her shop today and she will be burned tomorrow!
The governor saw the coldness in her eyes, so he dared to plead for mercy and ordered the government servant to continue the beating.
The sound of beating flesh every time echoed in the hall. Mrs. Liu was frightened when she heard it, and her anger increased steadily.
She wanted to scold her, but Chu Qingwan looked over coldly: "Mrs. Chu, I don't make enemies easily, but my enemies never end well. It's best for you and those who encouraged you to remember this.
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It was obvious that she was not speaking harshly, but was simply stating a fact, but Ms. Liu still felt a chill rising from the soles of her feet and reaching her back.
What's even more terrifying is what she said. How did she know that she came here after Chu Qingyue's advice?
It's not hard to guess.
Although Ms. Liu is domineering and brainless, she is still the head mistress of Chu Mansion. She usually manages the affairs of the inner house, but she is already very busy.
The shop outside the Chu Mansion was managed by Chu Xiao, and the shop opposite the Nishangfang was included in Chu Qingyue's dowry list early, so Chu Qingyue had more control.
Chu Qingyue had suffered several big losses at Nishangfang. With her big heart, she couldn't swallow this sigh of relief, so there was nothing wrong with colluding with the manager to burn down Nishangfang.
But she has always been weak, considerate, kind and gentle in front of others. How can she come forward in person for such things?
Of the Chu family, the one who listened to her the most was undoubtedly Liu. She pretended to be pitiful and encouraged her from the side. Didn't Liu just stand up for her and try to kill Chu Qingwan directly?
This trick actually kills two birds with one stone.
The Liu family has a royal decree and is under pressure from the Palace Prince. If Chu Qing Dynasty did not have the support of Prince Qi's Palace, he would not be able to escape this time, and he would have to lie down for a few months even if he did not die.
If she moves out of Prince Qi's mansion and retaliates, it will prove that Prince Qi has an inexplicable connection with her and will act more carefully in the future.
I have to say that Chu Qingyue calculated very well.
After thirty rounds were played, the steward was dragged down in a bloody state. Mrs. Liu took one look and covered her mouth with a handkerchief, and asked bitterly: "Chu Qingwan, what on earth did you say to Fu Yin?"
Chu Qingwan blinked: "Guess."
Mrs. Liu wanted to tear her face apart.
Chu Qingwan reminded her innocently: "I will ask the accountant to calculate the loss of the shop. Should Mrs. Chu wait here for compensation? Or go back to Chu Mansion and wait for me to send someone to send the account book?"
Liu's eyes were about to burst: "Don't even think about it! I won't give you a penny!"
Chu Qingwan spread his hands: "Then I can only ask Mr. Fu Yin to help me get it."
Mrs. Liu looked at Fu Yin with a "shua", and the latter shrank his neck and laughed dryly.
Chu Qingwan said: "Mrs. Chu doesn't need to embarrass Master Yin. If he can't take it, he can still report it and ask a higher official to come forward. I just don't know if Master Chu can bear such debt collection?"
Mrs. Liu choked.
This matter was done without the knowledge of Chu Huaian. He knew that he would not necessarily scold him, but the emperor was equally guilty as the common people when he broke the law, and he refused to carry out the public verdict. If it caused a big problem, it would definitely affect his official career and the reputation of the Chu government.
Liu couldn't bear the consequences.
Chu Qingwan had already known this to death, so he was not afraid of her disobedience at all.
She admired Mrs. Liu's uncertain face for a while with great interest, then turned around gracefully and went to Nishangfang to arrange various matters before returning to the palace.
Chu Qingwan fully thought that the government affairs would not spread so quickly, but unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped into Haitang Courtyard, he heard Mo Jingyu ask: "Is this king's silk handkerchief useful?"