Chapter 29 Encountered a Thief
Gong Xu returned to Beijing early and went to Song Xiang’s house first. After having lunch, Song’s mother and son returned home together.
"It's really hard for me to go out on business. I'm a little thin when I look at you. I need to make up for it when I get back." Mrs. Song looked at Gong Xu in the car, her eyes full of heartache.
"It's nothing hard. Maybe it's because of the hot weather and I'm not used to the food." Gong Xu said with a smile, "But you have been sick and tired these days. You should pay more attention to it. Go home and let Mother Yang have more time." Pay attention to your diet.
People say that summer does not nourish Yang, so you must pay special attention to it. You always put your mind on me and neglect yourself. This is not okay. ”
"Master is my God, and Bao'er is my life. As long as you and Bao'er are well, everything will be fine for me." Mrs. Song hugged her son while looking at Gong Xu lovingly.
At this time, Gong Baoan raised his head in Song's arms and said, "Auntie, I want to go back and play with my fourth brother, is it possible?"
Song was slightly startled. He said softly: "Good boy, you still have a lot of homework to finish."
Gong Baoan said hurriedly: "Then I will finish the homework left by the master as soon as possible when I get back. I can still play with my fourth brother before dinner. "It's my fault."
Ms. Song could only continue to coax him: "My wife is a Qingxiu person and doesn't like to be disturbed. It's better than this. If the Fourth Young Master comes to play with you, just stay in our yard." Don’t bother your wife easily.”
When Gong Baoan heard this, he couldn't help but be disappointed, lowered his head, and felt unhappy.
Gong Xu couldn't help but feel distressed, but he knew Song's heartache well, so he said to Gong Baoan: "Don't you spend time with many brothers in school every day? Don't always be playful."< br>
“Master Xueli is too strict, so he doesn’t dare to enjoy himself even when he has fun. Besides, they are not as smart and interesting as the fourth brother.” Gong Baoan sighed, “Besides, the fourth brother and I are close relatives. We should be as close together as possible, right? "
These words sounded particularly harsh to Song, and she looked at Gong Xu for help.
Gong Xu also comforted her with his eyes and said to Gong Baoan: "Chang'an has neglected discipline these years. Now that he has returned home, he must learn the rules and study more. Therefore, he has time to have fun. There are very few. You don’t want to have an ignorant brother, right?”
Gong Baoan naturally couldn't refute, so he said: "Then when can the fourth brother go to the school? In this case, the two of us will have company."
"Wait for me to be free one day Come and test him, and if he succeeds, ask him to study with you." Gong Xu knew that he could not keep Gong Changan at home forever, and would eventually send him to school.
But before that, he must have some basic skills, otherwise it will be embarrassing to give it away.
Ms. Song listened to Gong Xu's words and made secret calculations.
Of course she doesn’t want Gong Xu to get close to Gong Changan, because it would be harmful to her.
Then she looked worried and unhappy.
Gong Xu looked at it and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, I won't let anything happen to you mother and son again."
Song immediately looked at Gong Xu with tears in her eyes and whispered. Said: "Master, I believe you."
The carriage came to a stop in front of the house, and the three people got out of the car and entered.
After entering the second door, I could faintly hear the sound of a dispute.
"Steward Chen, you have always been loyal. How could I not trust you? Just tell the truth."
"Yes! It's not your fault, why should you pay for it?"
>"Stop talking about it. I am the housekeeper, and something like this happened in the house. If I don't bear the responsibility, who will?" Butler Chen carried the burden on his shoulders, while the other two servants were trying to persuade him.
Seeing Gong Xu and Song coming back, several people quickly stopped talking.
Butler Chen came forward with a slight limp, an embarrassed look on his face.
"Is your leg feeling better? What's wrong?" Mrs. Song was the first to ask.
"Thank you, madam, for your concern. My legs are fine." Butler Chen burst into tears. "I want to apologize to you. I have sold my property and raised some money to give to you." The compensation from the house..."
"Go in and tell me if you have anything to say." Gong Xu glanced at the banknote in his hand, "But the young lady and I are not at home these days, and the house is out again. What happened?"
"Oh, I really have no choice." Butler Chen wiped his tears and sighed, "I have been a housekeeper in the house for six or seven years, and I have never been out of trouble. Such a wrong thing... is really... alas!"
"Bao'er, ask Liu Yun to accompany you to play in the backyard first." Mrs. Song said to her son, "Didn't you say you wanted to eat rock sugar lotus root starch dumplings at your uncle's house yesterday? I asked the kitchen to make them for you, but there aren't many. Eat."
Gong Baoan gave a piece of candy to Butler Chen and said, "Uncle Chen, don't cry."
After that, he followed the maid away.
When Gong Xu and Mrs. Song entered the room and sat down, Butler Chen said in detail: "Yesterday, the master sent someone to send a message, saying that he would prepare a birthday gift for Mr. Suhou's family the day after tomorrow. Old slave, please When I got to the warehouse, I found that several things were missing.
The old slave didn’t know how to explain it. After thinking about it, he felt ashamed of his trust in the master and the young lady..."
"What were the stolen items?" Gong Xu interrupted him.
"There are thirteen items in total, and they are all here." Butler Chen said and handed over the list of stolen items.
On top are mostly wine glasses and spoons, all made of gold, as well as some emerald and coral beads, which are all small items.
Gong Xu couldn’t help frowning after seeing it: "How could this be? Has there ever been any theft in our family?"
"What I am saying is that the old slave was also worried that he had made a mistake, so he took the I checked it carefully several times and found that it was indeed missing." Steward Chen sighed and said, "I am a steward and I don't know why I lost something valuable. I really don't deserve my trust. Please punish me."
"Steward Chen, you have been recuperating these days and have not interfered with the affairs of the house. How can you bear the responsibility alone if something is lost?" At this time, Mother Yang next to Song spoke.
"It happened that something happened to me," Ms. Song said reproachfully, "losing something is the second best thing, but it just doesn't sound good if it gets out."
Gong Xu felt like a mirror in her heart. These days, he, Mrs. Song, and even Butler Chen are not in the house. Only Wen Mingqian is here. The loss of valuable things is probably related to her.
"Of course it's impossible for outsiders to steal," Gong Xu's voice was as cold as autumn frost, "Who are the people looking after the warehouse? Have you asked?"
"There are a total of people looking after this warehouse. There are four people. A few days ago, my wife transferred Li Fu to Zhuangzi outside, and transferred Zhu Dashun from there..." The housekeeper looked at her, but stopped talking.
"Who allowed her to touch people in the house at will?" Gong Xu was obviously unhappy, "What mistake did Li Fu make to be kicked out?"
"Li Fu has always been diligent and made no mistakes." said the housekeeper. , "I have also heard that..."
"Let me tell you straight to the point, who are you afraid of by being so hesitant?" Gong Xu had an impatient look on his face.
(End of this chapter)