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Chapter 5115: 5.0867 Admitting Mistakes
A Proverb Talisman was already in her hand.
"One last reminder," the little stoic said with a cold expression. "Once this Crown Princess uncovers the truth, he, his relatives, and all of you who provided shelter will be treated equally! All will be prosecuted."
Thump, thump. Steward Fang and a few others all knelt on the ground, their legs weak.
A plump old nanny wailed and tumbled out from behind Steward Fang, unable to bear the pressure, repeatedly kowtowing and admitting her guilt. "Have mercy, Your Highness the Crown Prince, have mercy, Crown Princess. It was this old servant, this old, old servant who didn't know, didn't know the gravity of the situation, and allowed, allowed my nephew to stay, to stay here."
This old nanny was now filled with regret and hatred. Of all the people that Wang Xiazi could have swindled, he had to swindle this stoic Crown Princess. They were far away in Brocade Mountain Villa, but they had heard about what happened in the capital.
Qiao Mu looked at Steward Fang with a cold smile. "This Crown Princess, out of trust, fully entrusted this estate and farmland to your management. And what did you give this palace in return??"
Steward Fang's cold sweat dripped profusely; his back was completely soaked with cold sweat. He hurriedly kowtowed several times, each one heavy, even drawing blood, not daring to show the slightest neglect.
"Indecisive and mishandling affairs!" the little Crown Princess gave an eight-word critique. "I see no need for you to continue as a steward!"
Steward Fang almost collapsed to the ground, but quickly crawled forward, crying and pleading repeatedly. "Reporting to Your Highness the Crown Princess, yes, it's this old servant's fault, it's this old servant, this old servant, out of soft-heartedness, agreed, agreed to Nanny Wang's request. This old servant will never dare again! Please, Your Highness the Crown Princess, give this old servant another chance,呜呜呜 (wuwuwu - weeping sound)."
The plump Nanny Wang was filled with regret, but Steward Fang's intestines were almost turning green with regret. When Nanny Wang had begged him, he really didn't want to keep Wang Xiazi, that idler. This person couldn't carry with his shoulders or lift with his hands, never did any honest work. He was like a rat dropping, constantly stirring up trouble in the soup, frequently extorting a chicken from one family and a duck from another, living off Nanny Wang's monthly salary.
He originally didn't want to keep the person at all, but Nanny Wang cried so pitifully with snot and tears, directly stating that she would rely on this nephew to care for her in her old age and perform her funeral rites. Steward Fang, soft-hearted for a moment, had brought about this colossal disaster today, regretting it so much that he wished he could slap himself to death for making that decision.
How could he bear to lose the lucrative position of head steward of Brocade Mountain Villa? Just his monthly salary as head steward was fifteen thousand spirit coins, and the gifts and rewards during festivals and holidays were countless. Most importantly, while other families might suffer from crop failures and food shortages, their estate had an abundance of various grains and never lacked anything.
The thousands of acres of fertile land at Half-Moon Cliff were now famous throughout the entire Divine Continent. Everyone who mentioned the farming households below Half-Moon Cliff couldn't help but feel envious, envious that they could secure such a good job, living prosperous lives, never having to suffer from hunger.
Thinking of this, Steward Fang's tears flowed even more profusely, becoming more agitated. How could he lose the title of steward? He had to keep this job even if it killed him.
"Crown Princess, this old servant knows his mistake. Please, Crown Princess, give this old servant a chance to atone for his sins," Steward Fang cried out, prostrating himself.
The little Crown Princess coldly ordered, "Go, invite Shopkeeper Hu of Caidie Xuan here."