Chapter 2147 Inquiry

The account books of the palace are usually managed by Mr. Bai, but at this moment everyone in the palace is banned in the house, and the housekeeper is also a trusted person, so he can naturally get it.

The housekeeper came first with the account book, and Gu Xin took it and started flipping through it.

She read books very quickly. The book she was looking at was the income and expenditure records of the Prince's store in Fucheng, Taizhou the year before last. She wrote down the things handled by Mr. Bai.

After she wrote down a few relatively big things, word came from outside that Second Master Bai had arrived.

Gu Xin put down her account books and asked someone to invite Mr. Bai in.

After Mr. Bai came in, he didn't look at the account book next to Gu Xin the whole time.

After Gu Xin and others saluted, they talked about the Baijiafu City Shop as if they were talking about family matters.

This Mr. Bai can answer questions fluently, but if he only asks specific questions, he will calmly say that it has been a long time, and his family has a lot of property, so he can't remember it clearly.

During the whole process, Mr. Bai didn't even look at the account books.

After asking these questions, Gu Xin began to ask where Mr. Bai was at the time of the crime.

Second Master Bai replied: "On the first day of the new year, my younger sister came back with her brother-in-law and nieces. I entertained her at home and never went out. Everyone in the family can testify."

Gu Xin asked again: "Then where was Mr. Bai on the night of April 30th?"

Second Master Bai replied: "I received a letter and knew that my little sister and the others would arrive in the first grade of junior high school, so I went to bed early that night. Oh, by the way, I also sent people to look for my father and third brother. That night Third brother is drinking outside."

Gu Xin nodded: "On the first day of the new year, is there someone who can confirm where you are at every hour and every point?"

Mr. Bai frowned: "Is the princess suspicious of me because she asked for Prince Feng's confession?"

Gu Xin didn't get angry because of his bad tone, and said calmly: "It's just a routine inquiry. That's what I asked the princess just now. Why, Mr. Bai, you can't have someone testify with you at a certain point in the day?"

Mr. Bai looked at Gu Xin and said, "My little sister and the others arrived at almost noon. After arriving, I accompanied them to the Buddhist hall to see my mother. After that, I chatted with my brother-in-law, and then went back to the study to read books and account books. Then it’s dinner, and finally we go back to our room to rest, there are people who can testify!”

Gu Xin moved her hand. You didn't see the several account books next to me during the whole process. You said you were looking at the account books that day? I'm afraid you don't even know what your own account books look like, right?

Gu Xin smiled and asked, "What about before Princess Baozhu arrives?"

Mr. Bai pursed his lips and said, "Before my little sister came, I arranged for people to clean my little sister's yard as usual. Anyway, it was just all kinds of trivial matters at home."

Gu Xin saw that his forehead seemed to be sweating, and she didn't know whether he was hot or scared, and then asked: "Be specific. What trivial things did you do that day? What can I prove to you by following you? Maid, which servant or second lady? "

Mr. Bai's eyes lit up: "Yes, my wife accompanied me to deal with it. My wife can testify for me. The princess can ask her later."

Gu Xin asked again: "Has Mr. Bai ever thought about becoming the heir apparent of this palace?"

Mr. Bai said without hesitation: "Of course I thought about it. Since the eldest brother is gone, it's my turn. It's just that the eldest brother has a son, so I won't argue with him."

Gu Xin: "Oh, Mr. Bai is such a good uncle. Okay, I'm done with what I want to ask. Mr. Bai, please!"