章節 47: 047 One bite of sugar, one bite of shit_1

Manager Zhang, skilled at discernment, saw a glimmer of hope and hurriedly pleaded his case, "Madam, please, you must believe me, I've been framed!"

All eyes were fixated on the old Madam at the head of the room, and for a moment, the room was cloaked in a hushed silence.

Su Luo's breath hitched nervously.

The old Madam heaved a heavy sigh, "What on earth are you all playing at this late at night? Su Luo, there are rules in the Duke Residence which you must abide by. You cannot simply accuse an old man who has served for decades without proper evidence. If we send this account book back without proper investigation, our young lady here would be subjected to criticism. So here is what I suggest, let these account books stay here for three days, and only then we can return them for a thorough investigation."

Princess Pingning shot Manager Zhang a surreptitious glance. Seeing him give her a reassuring nod, she readily agreed, "Mother, you always know best."