The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 137: This will not happen again

After a long moment, Xia Bitu let out a long sigh: "Alas! The opportunity is missed, it's missed. I tried my best!"

He knew that Qin Zheng would no longer hold back, not only against him, but also against Xia Jinzhong.

He is not afraid of Qin's conquest, but Xia Jinzhong must die!

"Thank you, uncle!" Qin Zheng saluted.

"Qin Zheng, my uncle is used to having you loyal by my side. If... please give me some face!" Xia Bitu said, his expression looking vicissitudes of life.

Qin Zheng said, "Uncle, I know you cooperated with me to prevent me from touching him. And I did. I admire you for protecting him so much. But you also have to give me, Qin Zheng, some face. Cooperation is about mutual benefit and win-win, not sacrificing anyone!"

Xia Bitu's old face flushed red, and he clasped his fists: "Uncle shouldn't have made things difficult for you. You've given uncle face many times and let him go many times.

But, uncle, I can't guarantee what he will do next. After all, this is his business. However, if there is a next time, he will be at your disposal. No need to give me face! "

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Qin Zheng didn't see him off, but looked at Xia Bitu's lonely back.

Suddenly I felt that this old man was very pitiful!

But I still can't understand why Xia Bitu would rather give up his dignity than protect Xia Jinzhong.

Could it be that Xia Jinzhong is his biological son?

Qin Zheng suddenly shuddered.

"Tao Yong!" Qin Zheng called out.

Whether inside or outside the mansion, when Wu Xiaoyou is not around, Tao Yong will definitely protect him secretly.

Tao Yong flashed out from the corner: "Sir!"

Qin Zheng ordered: "Check Xia Bitu's private life!"

Tao Yong was startled.

"Yes!" But he still obeyed the order.

Xia Bitu left the Shao Shi Mansion and got on the carriage, his old face still burning!

I regretted taking this trip.

For the first time in his life, he seemed to be stripped naked.

He doesn't blame Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng was right, and he had done his utmost.

I can only blame myself for not educating Xia Jinzhong well, turning this former prince into a useless piece of wood...

Qin Zheng returned to the dining table with a smile.

Xia Mo Ning was puzzled: "Where is the Prime Minister?"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "I just came to pay back the money."

As he said that, he handed the banknote to Su Xiaoman.

"Two thousand taels?" Su Xiaoman smiled broadly, "The Prime Minister is truly generous!"

"What's so generous about that? He asked me for change, and I asked for interest!" Qin Zheng said.

"Ah? Why is he so stingy? Even stingier than my parents!" Su Xiaoman was surprised.

Qin Zheng: “…”

Xia Mo Ning said: "Master, you are really amazing. The Prime Minister never suffers any loss!"

Qin Zheng suddenly felt the old lady's gaze and looked at her.

The old lady has put down her chopsticks.

Qin Zheng smiled and asked, "Godmother, are you full?"

The old lady nodded: "I'm full. Thank you for your concern, son. I'm going to rest now!"

After that, he stood up and left.

Qin Zheng looked at the old lady's back. It seemed that the old lady already knew the purpose of Xia Bitu's visit.

He knew very well that Xia Bitu's target was not only the old lady, but also him, Qin Zheng.

Xia Bitu would not kill the old lady himself, nor would he send anyone else to do so. Doing so would not hurt Qin Zheng.

Only if the old lady died inexplicably in the Shao Shi Mansion, and Xia Bitu did something secretly, Qin Zheng's reputation would definitely be ruined.

The honest Sun Tiezhu will definitely resent Qin Zheng and become his enemy!

At that time, Xia Jinzhong might really be able to pull Sun Tiezhu over again.

Qin Zheng suddenly thought of it after analyzing the old lady's identity.

If Xia Bitu hadn't said that two thousand taels of silver was not enough to find out the old lady's background, he wouldn't have thought of it.

At this moment, Qin Zheng was also covered in cold sweat.

It was a close call; he almost lost his reputation.

The old fox Xia Bitu either doesn't take action, or once he does, he is much more ruthless than him.

Qin Zheng finally understood what it means when experience comes first!

This also reminded him!

Qin Zheng was also full and returned to the study.

Xia Mo Ning and Su Xiao Man soon entered the study.

Only Sun Tiezhu was still eating with big mouthfuls of food, munching on large chunks of meat.

"Sir, what's wrong?"

"Master, is Xia Bitu really here to repay the debt?"

Su Xiaoman and Xia Mo Ning had already noticed that Qin Zheng was worried.

Qin Zheng smiled bitterly and did not hide it.

These two women are our own family, so telling them will help them gain some experience.

After hearing this, Su Xiaoman and Xia Mo Ning's pretty faces turned pale.

"Sir, it was a close call. Fortunately, you are smart!" Su Xiaoman was scared!

"Xia Bitu is so cruel? He wants to kill you, Master!" Xia Mo Ning was furious: "I'll tell my sister!"

Qin Zheng said: "Do you have any evidence?"

Xia Mo Ning: "..."

Angrily, "Just let it go like this?"

Qin Zheng laughed and said, "We killed two of his disciples, and you won't let them retaliate?"

"..." Xia Mo Ning stamped her feet in anger: "Anyway, we can't let it go like this!"

"Princess, don't worry about my master. He will never let go of any grudge!" Su Xiaoman comforted Xia Mo Ning.

She has great confidence in her master!

Qin Zheng: “…”

Xia Mo Ning glanced at Su Xiaoman, who unconditionally trusted Qin Zheng, and felt helpless.

"I almost forgot, my sister asked you, are you just going to let it go as the Northern Army's weapons are counterfeit?" Xia Mo Ning suddenly remembered.

Qin Zheng said, "Even if you hold someone accountable now, what can Your Majesty do to King Cheng Kun of the Northern Territory? Cheng Kun can just find a scapegoat.

How could he possibly participate in such a forgery and leave evidence? With the border crossing abolished and the Arsenal replaced, Cheng Kun will definitely restrain himself and will no longer tamper with military equipment.

Xia Mo Ning lamented, "What a waste of an opportunity to deal with the King of the Northern Territory."

Qin Zheng nodded: "It's a pity, but it has to be done. Do you think other border troops haven't done this before? We can only pretend not to see it."

Xia Mo Ning said with a bitter face: "The road ahead is long and arduous! Master, you must hurry up and get everything done before I ascend the throne. Otherwise, I will be worried to death!"

"I'll do my best!" Qin Zheng felt very sorry for Xia Mo Ning. She had to worry about so much at such a young age. Fortunately, Xia Mo Ning was very self-disciplined and a little heartless.

At this moment, Qin Zheng quickly wrote a few words on a piece of paper and handed it to Xia Mo Ning: "Send a pigeon to tell your sister to attend court tonight."

Xia Mo Ning was shocked: "Why do you need to go to court so urgently?"

Since ancient times, late court sessions are not held unless it is a major event.

Qin Zheng said: "Xia Bitu is about to take action."

Xia Mo Ning's expression changed: "Is he not finished yet?"

Qin Zheng urged: "Go quickly!"

Xia Mo Ning hurried to do it.