The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

The steward swallowed, sweat broke out on his forehead, and he felt breathless under the gaze of Master Song.

He lowered his head and spoke in a deeper voice: "That batch of gold jewelry was indeed supplied by an outside supplier, and it is even possible that it came in through some illegitimate means... However, it will be quite troublesome to investigate this matter, and we may not have enough time."

Mr. Song's eyes became colder and colder. "You mean, this matter can't be investigated clearly?"

The chief steward quickly shook his head, "No, we're not saying that we can't find out, it's just..."

He paused, as if he didn't dare to continue, with concern flashing in his eyes.

Mrs. Song said impatiently: "What's the matter? Why are you hesitating?"

The three managers exchanged glances, and finally, the young manager stepped forward and said hesitantly, "Master, Madam, we think... the fastest way is to let the person in charge of the gold shop speak the truth directly."

Before he finished speaking, he felt a chill coming from Mrs. Song.

The three managers all knew that Song Yuqing was the manager, but they did not dare to say her name directly.

Mrs. Song and Mr. Song immediately understood what the three stewards meant and called Song Yuqing over immediately.

The door of the study was gently pushed open. Song Yuqing coughed lightly and walked slowly to the two of them. When he sat down, he unconsciously reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

Her heart was beating a little faster, and although she tried her best to stay calm, she couldn't hide the fear in her heart.

"Father, Mother, what's the matter?" she asked casually.

Mr. Song gave her a cold look and said, "Yuqing, things have come to this point and we have to face it. Tell us, what happened to the gold shop?"

Song Yuqing's heart sank, but she pretended to be calm, slowly lowered her head, and said softly: "Father, Mother, I really don't know anything. I just managed the gold shop according to your wishes."

"As for the problem with the goods, it might have been caused by someone outside, not me."

Mrs. Song stared at her, "People outside? Are you sure?"

Her tone gradually became stern. "Yuqing, we have almost finished investigating the matter. There is no problem with the supplier, and there is nothing unusual in the accounts of the gold shop. The problem can only be with you."

"I really don't know..." Song Yuqing looked up at her mother with an innocent look in her eyes, "I really didn't do anything."

Mr. Song finally couldn't bear it anymore. He slammed the letter on the table and said, "Are you still playing dumb here? Song Yuqing, if you still dare to lie at this point, my Song family will not be able to hold our heads up!"

He stood up suddenly, pointed at her angrily, and said in a voice as loud as thunder, "If you can explain everything clearly, then the Song family will try their best to conceal it from you, but if you don't explain, do you think we will let Zhennan take the blame for you?"

Song Yuqing was slightly stunned, and his eyes began to flicker.

She clenched her teeth and lowered her head pretending to be calm. "Father, Mother, I really didn't do anything. If you want to blame someone, blame the supplier outside. The account books of the gold shop are all clear. I know nothing..."

Mrs. Song took a deep breath and said, "Yuqing, you know the seriousness of the matter. If you tell the truth, you may be able to save the Song family, but if you continue to conceal it, it will become increasingly difficult to resolve the matter."

Lord Song also threatened: "If you don't tell me, then you have to think carefully, are we going to sacrifice a son for your daughter?"

However, Song Yuqing did not waver. She lowered her head and remained silent, as if nothing had happened, without any expression of guilt at all.

Mr. Song stared at her, his expression becoming increasingly cold.

He didn't say anything else, just looked at her quietly.

After a long time, Song Yuqing still didn't speak. She was having a silent battle with her heart.

She was just gambling that Mr. Song would not let anything happen to the Song family's children. After all, such a scandal would affect the marriages of all the children in the family.

Finally, Mrs. Song lowered her head and said in a hoarse voice: "Yuqing, we have given you a chance. Since you are unwilling to speak, then let it go."

She paused, her eyes full of disappointment, "You can go now."

Song Yuqing's heart suddenly relaxed. She forced herself to calm down, stood up, lowered her head hastily, and bowed to her parents, "Father, Mother, I understand."

After the door closed, Mrs. Song and Mr. Song looked at each other in silence.

"It seems..." Master Song said slowly, "Yuqing won't cooperate."

Mrs. Song sighed, "We can't delay this any longer. If she refuses to tell me, Zhennan may be doomed."

However, outside the door, Song Yuqing stood in the corridor with his heart beating violently.

She took a deep breath, looked down at her hands, and secretly rejoiced in her heart that she had won the bet.

The next morning, Mrs. Song and Mr. Song personally delivered a visiting card to the doorstep of the Lin family, hoping to meet Lin Ruoqiao, and if possible, hoping that Lin Ruoqiao could make an appointment with Lin Ruoxuan.

Afterwards, Mr. Song and Mrs. Song went to the restaurant and waited.

Less than half an hour later, Lin Ruoqiao hurried over.

As soon as she entered the restaurant, she went straight to the private room where Madam Song and Mr. Song were, looking a little hurried.

"Seventh Miss, you're here." Mrs. Song quickly stood up and walked forward with a smile on her face.

"Seventh Miss, you have worked hard. Come and sit down." Mr. Song also nodded, with a subtle concern in his tone, "Zhennan's affairs really worried you."

Lin Ruoqiao smiled gently, waved her hand, indicating that there was no need to be so formal, and then sat down opposite the two of them.

She picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, put it down and said, "Mrs. Song, Mr. Song, you are too polite. I have asked the maid to invite my eighth sister, and I believe she will be here soon."

After hearing this, Mrs. Song breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension on her face eased a little, "Thank you, Miss Seven, you've worked so hard."

"No, Zhennan and I are friends, so of course I should help." Lin Ruoqiao smiled gently, "But, regarding Zhennan's matter, what are your plans?"

Mr. Song's eyes condensed and he sighed softly, "It's really difficult now. If Zhennan really gets into trouble, the Song family will lose face. Not only him, but the entire family will be disgraced."

He paused and turned his gaze to Madam Song, “So, I discussed it with Madam, and then I came to you.”

When talking about this, Mrs. Song and Mr. Song's eyes would always unconsciously drift towards Lin Ruoqiao, testing her attitude towards this matter.

Lin Ruoqiao raised her eyes slightly, looked at their expressions, and said gently: "Mrs. Song, Mr. Song, if Zhennan really made a mistake, then no one can do anything, but I believe in his character, he would not do such a thing."

This makes sense. Mr. Song looked at her deeply and said, "Seventh Miss, you are a smart child. It is rare for you to say such things. You are right. I still trust Zhennan."