Chapter 706: Chapter 705_1 Chapter 706: Chapter 705_1 “Madam, it’s an emergency.”
Aunt Fang suddenly came out of the study as they were eating, looking somewhat panicked.
“What’s the matter, being so flustered?” The old master put down his bowl, glancing instinctively at the somewhat flustered Aunt Fang. “Take your time.”
Aunt Fang glanced at Bai Qiuqing and hesitated to speak.
Qiao Xiaren, gracefully wiping the corner of her mouth with a tissue handed to her by her brother, always managed to look unfazed no matter the situation, much to Bai Qiuqing’s annoyance. She was growing more and more intolerant of this orphan girl.
“Just say what you have to say, we’re still eating,” Bai Qiuqing frowned, sounding somewhat harsh.
Years of being pampered in the Qiao Family had inevitably made her a bit spoilt.
“Madam, just now when I went to tidy up your room, the entire set of jewelry you put there a few days ago was missing!”
“What?” Bai Qiuqing changed color and stood up sharply. She stared at Aunt Fang, “Are you sure you looked carefully? That’s my bridal jewelry!”
“Madam, I checked several times, inside and out, and didn’t find that whole set of jewelry!” Aunt Fang asserted, “I’m certain it’s not in the room.”
“Don’t panic just yet, perhaps it was accidentally put somewhere else.” Qiao Lin quickly stood up, “Let’s have the servants look again.”
The bridal jewelry that Bai Qiuqing brought with her was undoubtedly very important to her.
“Sir, there’s no need to look anymore, I really searched everywhere.” Aunt Fang reiterated, “I think someone with sticky fingers must have stolen Madam’s jewelry!”
Aunt Fang gave a cold snort, her eyes suddenly turning towards Qiao Xiaren, “Miss, I wonder if you have seen it? It’s Madam’s bridal jewelry. These kinds of treasures are priceless, indeed very valuable.”
It was more of an accusation than a question, her tone somewhat sarcastic. Bai Qiuqing’s gaze instantly shifted to her, this time with an extreme sense of scrutiny.
“How strange, how could I have seen my aunt’s things?”
Qiao Xiaren was disgruntled by the spectacle unfolding in front of her. Sitting a little nonchalantly on a nearby sofa, she tapped her knee with her slender, pale fingers.
“Xiaren, if you fancy some kind of jewelry, your Aunt can give it to you.”
Bai Qiuqing’s oblique sentence, the implication was quite clear – she suspected Qiao Xiaren had taken her jewelry.
Two completely in tune, performing their play quite harmoniously.
Aunt Fang kept staring at Qiao Xiaren from behind, “Miss, I believe Madam is not such a petty person, but doing such a thing seems unsuitable for someone of your status. Madam’s things never just disappear, but since Miss has come back…”
This maid dared to be so disrespectful to her, evidently confident in her backbone.
The rest of the servants stood silently, heads slightly lowered, none of them wanted to speak up.
Qiao Xiaren finally understood that these two were trying to undermine her prestige in front of everyone. She just returned to the Qiao Family and does not have much influence.
“You, come here.” Qiao Xiaren sat up languidly, her gaze frigid.
Aunt Fang was startled and walked over slowly, “Miss, you called for me?”
“Didn’t your mother ever teach you not to pass judgment without evidence? You insinuate that I took the jewelry, are you looking down on me, the daughter of the Qiao family? Or do you believe that I would allow a mere servant to infringe upon my dignity?”