Farmer's wife: My husband came back and the house was in chaos

Chapter 287 Auntie, are your eyes uncomfortable?

"Don't worry, Lord Shen and Miss Shen, if the situation is true, we will definitely investigate it and give you an explanation." This matter involves court officials. If they don't investigate it thoroughly, they will not be able to bear the blame from the higher-ups. Moreover, the eldest lady of the Shangshu Mansion spoke to them in a soft and polite voice, which made them feel very comfortable and naturally became respectful.

After saying this, the officer prepared to step forward and take the manager away.

The shopkeeper never expected that he would be the one to be arrested. He burst into tears and cried out that he was innocent. He ran to Shen Wenting's feet and knelt down: "Master, Madam, it's innocent. You know best what happened. How could I do such a thing? I have been loyal to you and have been busy for you for so many years. Please say a word for me! I am innocent!"

He cried out for his master and his wife, completely forgetting the current situation. The onlookers heard this and started discussing in a low voice. This Minister Shen and the woman were really unusual. The look in their eyes was unclear. Was he taking his friend's wife for himself?

"Alright! If you are innocent, go to the government office and they will release you after they have investigated clearly! Besides, it's not that I don't believe you, but it's clearly written in the account book. You really disappoint me. Since you did such a thing! What are you going to do with your family in the future! Officer, take him away! We must investigate thoroughly."

Shen Wenting glanced meaningfully at the steward kneeling on the ground, squatted down and patted his shoulder: "I can't protect you, take care of yourself! Since you have been with me for so many years, I will take good care of your family for you."

The shopkeeper looked at Shen Wenting tremblingly. He felt very regretful in his heart. According to the master, he had to take responsibility for this matter, otherwise his family would be in danger.

He had been a manager for so many years, and the business in the shop was good, which was enough to cover the household expenses. However, he was greedy for a moment and believed the little benefit Shen Wenting promised him, so he covered up for him. Now he ended up as a prisoner.

In fact, she did not gain much benefit over the years. All the money was given by Shen Wenting to subsidize Runiang and her son, and all the profits from the shop were given to her.

The shopkeeper was unwilling, but what could he do? The man was the high and mighty Shangshu, and he was just an insignificant shopkeeper. How could he fight him? For the sake of his family, he could only endure it silently, collapsed on the ground, and let the official take him away without saying a word.

"Okay, the matter is clear now. Everyone, stop gathering together and disperse!" After the official said this, he bowed to Shen Wenting and left with his men.

Seeing that there was nothing exciting to watch, everyone dispersed.

"Nianran, go back home. How can a girl like you show up in public? Do you think you are in the countryside? You have brought shame to the Shangshu Mansion, and as a young lady of the Shangshu Mansion, you are not much better off. After you go back, don't mention this matter again. I will explain it to your mother in person. Do you understand?" The meaning of Shen Wenting's words was to let Yao Qingnian control her mouth and not mention this matter.

"Dad, I understand." Yao Qingnian had achieved her goal, so she let it go for the time being. There was still a long time to go, and she would slowly reveal his true face in the future.

Shen Wenting's expression finally eased a little. He nodded with satisfaction and prepared to go back home.

"Master... Lord Shen, what happened today was my fault. I offended the eldest lady. I would like to apologize to her here." Runiang bowed, but her eyes looked at Shen Wenting with a hint of affection.

Dare to be so unscrupulous in front of her, this Ru Niang is too bold, did she really treat her as air? Yao Qingnian teased: "Auntie, are your eyes uncomfortable? Why do you keep blinking and leaning towards my father? You didn't apologize to me, you didn't even look at me, this apology is not sincere at all. If you don't want to apologize, don't force yourself. I will go back and talk to mother..."

Auntie? This little bitch, one moment she says she is an old woman, the next moment she calls me auntie, how ridiculous! Ru Niang was so angry.

There were still some ladies and young ladies around who had not yet left the shop. Seeing this woman staring at Minister Shen so blatantly, they all looked at her with contempt.

Seeing this, Shen Wenting distanced himself from Runiang and shouted angrily, "Runiang! Please be careful about your words and actions! Don't have any inappropriate thoughts just because I helped you! Humph!"

"Yes... it's Runiang who has overstepped her bounds. That's not what Runiang meant..." After he yelled at her like that, Runiang's body was shaking, with tear marks clearly visible on her fair face. She was sobbing softly with her shoulders trembling slightly, looking so pitiful.

Shen Wenting frowned and said impatiently: "Stop making trouble, I'm tired, Nianran, you should go home earlier."

After saying that, he left the shop without looking back.

Seeing this, Runiang glared at Yao Qingnian and left with her maid Chaner.

After everyone left, Yao Qingnian still had to clean up the mess in the shop. The shopkeeper had been taken away, and now there was no one in charge of the shop. He looked at the clerk beside him and asked, "What's your name?"

"My name is Ma Xin." The guy replied with his head down.

"How long have you been in the shop? Can you read?"

"I have been here for more than two years. I can read and do arithmetic!" After knowing that the lady in front of him was really Miss Shen, the waiter stopped laughing and answered politely.

After listening to what was said, Yao Qingnian asked the fellow in front of him some questions, and he was able to answer them fluently.

More than two years is not a long time, but seeing how he introduced the jewelry and entertained the guests, he is a smart and capable person. What's more important is that he can read and count. Yao Qingnian doesn't have anyone available now, so let him manage it for now!

"Well, now that the shopkeeper has been arrested, there is no one in charge of the shop. You will temporarily take over the position of shopkeeper until I find a suitable person. If you perform well, you will be given priority."

"I..." Ma Xin was just a clerk and had never thought that he could become the shopkeeper. Now that the opportunity was in front of him, he was unsure whether he could do it.

"Don't want to? Then forget it..." Yao Qingnian saw that he was hesitant. If he didn't want to think about it, then forget it. As a shopkeeper, he had to be decisive.

"Yes, Miss Xie, please give me this opportunity. I will try my best to do my best and will not let you down." Ma Xinsheng was afraid of missing this opportunity, so he agreed before she finished speaking and knelt down to kowtow to Yao Qingnian.

"Get up! Then you can try it first! We agreed in advance that you will be a temporary replacement."

"Yes, miss!" Ma Xin nodded happily in agreement.