They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 250 Don’t stay
Qin Xiuhe was unaware that her elder brother had completely lost faith in her, assuming that he had listened to her words and that her sister-in-law was speechless.

"Big brother, you said this place will always be my home, you have to stand up for me."

Master Qin: "No rush, let's deal with the useless subordinates first."

Qin Xiuhe took it as her elder brother's agreement and felt relieved, glancing triumphantly at her sister-in-law. She didn't mind giving her elder brother face at this moment: "Okay, I'll listen to you, elder brother."

Look! How much she respects her older brother!

First, all the servants who were called to fight by Shuangfu today were fined two months' wages and given ten slaps on the palm of their hands.

"What do you take the Qin family for? This is outrageous! Don't you know to ask Madam to make the decision? If this happens again, we'll sell them all off."

Master Qin, dissatisfied with being interfered with in household affairs, erupted in fury the moment he opened his mouth.

No one dared to plead for them; they hurriedly knelt down to express their gratitude.

Qin Xiuhe felt a little awkward. "Big brother—"

"All of you, step back and go receive your punishment!"

"Yes, sir."

The servants, their faces pale, yellow, and green, scrambled to their feet in fear and hastily retreated, not one of them glancing at Qin Xiuhe or pleading with the mistress for help.

Qin Xiuhe was stunned for a moment, "Big brother—"

"Where's Zhang Cong? Bring him up."

Qin Xiuhe shut up.

Zhang Cong is now her scapegoat, and she dares not utter a sound.

Zhang Cong was also a man of principle, repeatedly admitting his mistakes and begging for forgiveness, saying that he had been confused and bewitched, and begged the master to give him another chance, promising that he would never dare to do it again.
Qin Xiuhe forced a smile: "Brother, I think Zhang Cong really knows he was wrong, so why don't we forgive him? Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Zhang Cong, you'd better watch out. If there's a next time, you'll be punished for both crimes, and all the old and new grievances will be settled together. I won't let you off the hook."

"Yes, yes, Madam, I understand, I remember! I promise—"

"Bang!" A ledger slammed onto Zhang Cong's head. Master Qin said coldly, "I had people search your residence. You've only been the manager for less than half a year. Where did you accumulate so much silver? I don't remember your wages being this much, right? And this ledger, I've seen it. How dare you falsify accounts to line your own pockets?"

"master!"

"Don't worry, there's more. Butler Qin is at the dock now, questioning everyone about your daily actions. He won't be able to wrong you."

Zhang Cong's vision went black, and he collapsed to the ground.

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He trembled all over, his lips quivered, trying to defend himself, but it was impossible.

Everything he did could not withstand scrutiny.

The truth will be exposed if you investigate.

"Master, spare me! Master, spare me! It was all my mistress's doing, it was all my mistress's doing!"

"shut up!"

Enraged, Qin Xiuhe grabbed a teacup and smashed it hard on Zhang Cong's head. Zhang Cong couldn't dodge and screamed as bright red blood flowed down his forehead like a long, winding worm, twisted and horrifying.

Madam Qin was startled and frowned uncomfortably.

Master Qin felt a chill in his heart, and his disappointment deepened.

He never imagined that his once sweet and charming younger sister, even with her slightly domineering nature, wasn't a bad person. Yet now, she had become so ruthless and repulsive.

Qin Xiuhe glared fiercely at Zhang Cong: "You, Zhang Cong, you lied to me today, and now you dare to frame me? Do you want to die? Do you think I'm that easy to bully? Think about it carefully!"

Think of your family.

Zhang Cong was frightened.

He shouldn't have spoken rashly in his panic and haste.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I misspoke, it's all my fault! I was bewitched, please, sir, have mercy on me!" Master Qin said coldly, "You were never a member of the Qin family, nor were you hired by me. Spit out the benefits you received, go back to where you came from, and I won't say another word. Otherwise, just because you embezzled so much, I'll send you to the authorities, and you can wait to go to jail."

Zhang Cong glanced at Qin Xiuhe in despair, while Qin Xiuhe glared back at him, filled with hatred.

She took the lion's share of the benefits Zhang Cong embezzled.

The elder brother told Zhang Cong to return it, so she would have to spit it all out as well.

Otherwise, if Zhang Cong goes to the yamen, who knows what he might say?

She could deny what Zhang Cong said in front of her elder brother, but once it went to court, everything would be out of control.

So, because of this benefit, she had to vomit even if she didn't want to.

It breaks my heart.
After working hard for half a day, I ended up with nothing.

They even lost someone in jail and embarrassed themselves.

Qin Xiuhe glared coldly at Zhang Cong: "Zhang Cong, my brother has already shown you mercy, don't be ungrateful."

Hearing his aunt's words that she was willing to cooperate in refunding the money, Zhang Cong secretly breathed a sigh of relief; otherwise, even if he were beaten to death, he wouldn't be able to pay that much money back.

"Yes, yes, thank you, sir and madam!"

Master Qin snorted coldly, "Since that's the case, you'd better hurry up and raise the money. Don't try anything funny, or you won't be able to bear the consequences. Men, throw him out."

With Zhang Cong taken away, Qin Xiuhe secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finally no longer worried that Zhang Cong would say anything inappropriate.

"Brother, I'm so sorry. I didn't know Zhang Cong was this kind of person. It's all my fault. I was deceived by him. I will definitely select a few truly reliable managers for you to make up for my mistake. I will never be careless again."

At worst, we can hold off on taking the benefits for now; there's plenty of time.

Once this vast fortune is all in your hands, what wouldn't you want?
Madam Qin glanced sideways, cursing under her breath.

Where is the face? Did you tear off the skin from the left side of your face and stick it on the right side, making it a double-skinned face? Or did you tear off both sides of your face and throw them on the ground, simply discarding them?

Master Qin's eyes were deep and thoughtful: "No need. From now on, Xiuhe, you don't need to worry about the Qin family's businesses."

"Big brother!"

"I will never use anyone you recommend again."

"Just because of Zhang Cong, does my elder brother distrust me so much?"

"Isn't one Zhang Cong enough? If a few more come, who can handle it?"

"My older brother doesn't trust me anymore, I'm so sad."

“I’m also very sad, but I’ve already given you enough face by not sending Zhang Cong to the yamen, Xiuhe.”

"What does this mean, brother?!"

"Whatever you think it means, that's what it means."

Madam Qin couldn't hold back any longer, "Xiuhe, nobody's a fool."

Why won't you save face for her? Do you really have to tear things apart?

"What business is it of yours how I talk to my older brother? Mind your own business!"

"How dare you! This is your sister-in-law! She is the matriarch of the Qin family! Don't come to me unless it's absolutely necessary. If there's anything, talk to your sister-in-law. Whatever she says to do, that's what you'll do. I have no objections."

Madam Qin finally felt triumphant.

From now on, Qin Xiuhe will not be allowed to take a single needle or thread from her if it is not hers.

"Big brother, you—"

"If you're not satisfied, you don't have to come back."