flstandardbreds Chapter 133 The Cold-blooded Supervisor of the East Factory vs. the Vicious Aunt in the Deep Palace
Chapter 133 The Cold-blooded Supervisor of the East Factory vs. the Vicious Aunt in the Deep Palace
“No, no, no, no!” Meng Jinke waved his hands repeatedly: “I have no relationship with them, but this case involves too many people, and I am worried that it will be reported to the emperor…”
The man on the main seat sneered, "Master Meng, this is something I should be concerned about. You are meddling too much."
"Yes, yes, you are the emperor's confidant, so you have the final say in everything."
When the gate of the government office was opened, a large number of people rushed in instantly, all of them crying and complaining that their masters had been killed for no reason.
Yingsi sat on the roof and watched, unable to help but sigh.
However, Wei Xuanzhi quickly gave everyone an explanation.
"As the sage said, if one person is successful, the whole family will prosper; if one person commits a crime, the whole family will suffer."
Yingsi raised her eyebrows: Who said that? How come she, who majored in Chinese, doesn’t know about it?
Then, he read in person the crimes committed by each official in the file, as well as the most important disaster relief fund incident during this visit to Chuzhou.
Originally, the people who were watching the fun were feeling sorry for these families, saying that the new governor was unreasonably killing people. However, when they heard that it involved disaster relief funds, they immediately changed their tone and started insulting these families.
"It's a good thing they died! How dare they embezzle disaster relief funds issued by the imperial court? Those are people's lives!"
"That's right! Why are these people still crying hypocritically? Didn't they use all the money they embezzled to do good things for their own families?"
"Well done! Well done!"
……
Seeing that the people outside were out of control, Meng Jinke waved his hand, ready to ask the yamen runners to drive them away, but Wei Xuanzhi raised his hand slightly.
"Master Meng, you care about the people, so I'll leave this case to you."
After saying that, he stood up and walked to his family members who were kneeling on the ground.
"If anyone gives a clear account within three days, I will punish them according to their crimes. If anyone conceals anything, they will be killed."
The yamen, which was originally filled with weeping, suddenly became quiet.
Meng Jinke nodded and bowed without even raising his head, and could only keep saying "yes, yes, yes."
After looking at everyone, Wei Xuanzhi took the people from the East Factory away.
Yingsi was about to slip away from the wall when she was suddenly called.
"Come down."
When she looked back, Wei Xuanzhi was standing outside the government office, looking up at her. His face, which was exceptionally bright in the sunlight, had lost some of its coldness and gained some warmth.
Pursing her lips, she had no choice but to jump down lightly, landing just in front of him.
"Your Excellency is so decisive and resolute in handling cases. It's obvious at first glance..."
"Shut up."
Yingsi pursed her lips and looked at him.
Wei Xuanzhi glanced at her lightly, lowered his eyes to look at her hand hanging by her side, and suddenly held it.
Yingsi subconsciously dodged, but was frightened by his look and had no choice but to let him lead her.
There is a huge difference in attitude before and after.
Yingsi was looking at his profile curiously when he suddenly opened his mouth:
"The person you wanted has been sent to the inn."
people? who?
Yingsi was stunned for a moment, then turned around immediately: "Aunt Qian? Why didn't you tell me earlier? I wouldn't have come..."
Wei Xuanzhi glanced at her and said indifferently, "You came to the government office to find them."
Yingsi raised her eyebrows slightly, and suddenly turned to stand in front of him. In order to see the emotions on his face clearly, she walked backwards while teasing him.
"What do you think it is?"
Wei Xuanzhi raised his eyes and his gaze fell on the corner of her smiling mouth. He suddenly remembered the particularly presumptuous face she had last night. He loosened his fingertips and watched her fall down defenselessly.
When she stretched out her hand to grab something, he suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms.
The streets were busy and noisy, but his eyes were clear and his hands around her waist were firm and warm.
It was as if everything in the world had nothing to do with him, and he only wanted to see the person, this face, and this... a pair of lips.
He never hides what he wants, and once he makes up his mind, he will do whatever it takes.
So he ignored the gazes of others and allowed himself to get close to her lips.
It's not a strong, aggressive bite, but an extremely gentle touch.
Lian Yingsi had never expected that he would have such a side of him.
When he raised his head again, the warmth in his eyes gradually faded.
The hand around her waist slowly loosened.
Yingsi stood there in a daze, watching him walk away with steady steps. The sunlight made his figure look slender, yet inexplicably revealed a sense of loneliness.
So she quickened her pace and moved closer.
"I guess the Lord has fallen in love with me," she said decisively beside him.
Wei Xuanzhi glanced at her and said coldly, "Absurd."
Yingsi continued to curl her lips, "Your Excellency is lying."
Wei Xuanzhi turned around and looked at her steadily: "This governor never lies."
Yingsi looked away and walked in front of him. The raised arc of her hair revealed her excitement.
"Okay, I lied then."
"What a lie."
She looked back and smiled: "I don't like adults either."
Wei Xuanzhi looked at her deeply for a moment, then suddenly walked past her quickly.
Behind him, she laughed more and more boldly, but still followed him shamelessly.
"My Lord is angry."
……
Two men suddenly appeared from the corner of the wall. I looked in the direction they left, and frowned after their eyes met for a moment.
"Should I report this to the Prime Minister?"
"Since he is so close to the people around the Queen, I'm afraid the assassination has been concealed from them. Let's inform the Prime Minister first."
"What about Concubine Li?"
"The Prime Minister doesn't like Concubine Li to interfere in his affairs, so it's better not to notify her."
"Let's go."
……
When I returned to the inn, Aunt Qian and her daughter Ayuan were already there.
Wei Xuanzhi didn't seem to be interested in her affairs and turned back to his room.
After bringing them all to their rooms, Yingsi asked them to sit down.
Then she took out a letter from the queen from the bag.
Aunt Qian and her daughter were obviously frightened by the East Factory's posture last night, and they were so scared that they didn't even dare to raise their eyes when facing her.
Yingsi poured them some tea before asking, "Have you ever worked as a maid in the prefect's house?"
When she heard the word Gu family, Aunt Qian was so frightened that she knelt down immediately.
"No, I have never worked as a maid in the prefect's house..."
When Ayuan saw her mother kneeling down, she had no choice but to kneel down as well.
Yingsi wanted to help them up, but they refused to get up, so she had to let them go.
"Don't be afraid. I'm not looking for trouble with you. It's just that the Gu family's case has caused a sensation throughout Chuzhou. My wife is really curious and wants to hear the reason."
After that, she took out a silver note from her bosom and handed it to her.
"Since they were able to find out your identity, they must have known a lot. You don't have to hide it."
When talking about the past, Aunt Qian suddenly burst into tears.
"I don't want to escape anymore..."
Yingsi handed over a handkerchief: "Now that I am here, I will not let you escape again."
Aunt Qian bit her lip, as if she had made up her mind, raised her eyes, and said in a deep voice: "I said, young lady, can you let my daughter survive?"