flstandardbreds Chapter 404 Shen Nanzhi was plotted against
Chapter 404 Shen Nanzhi was plotted against
Duke Shen walked away in a trance and almost bumped into the door frame, which showed how shocked he was.
Shen Nanzhi watched him leave without any change in her eyes, and she didn't feel the slightest bit of guilt. The debt owed had to be repaid after all, and don't say that she was ignorant when she was young and had a daughter. Twenty years later it was time to pay back the debt.
In the blink of an eye, she has traveled through time for two years, and this body has also celebrated its 20th birthday. She has really grown up.
"Master, Prime Minister Baiyin sent a letter to invite you to drink."
"Why did he invite me to drink? Does he have bad intentions?"
"Everyone knows the name of the Sizhu, and no one in the capital dares to offend him. You want to get closer to him, right? If you don't want to go, just refuse directly."
Shen Nanzhi shook his head: "No, I want to go, where is the meeting?"
Let's see what this prime minister wants to do?
"Spring House."
"A brothel?"
"Yes."
Shen Nanzhi smiled, "Why do they all like to meet in brothels? Have you investigated this brothel? Whose business is it?"
Since he took office, he has dealt a heavy blow to the dark forces in the capital. The casinos, brothels, docks, and vegetable markets have all become much more peaceful. People feel different when they go out. There are rarely fights, and they feel more secure.
Are you kidding? Who dares to fight? The people in the Imperial City Bureau are all living devils. Once they are caught, no matter who is right or wrong, they will be taken to the Caishikou to be beheaded in public.
During that period, the people hung at Caishikou were all different. They were really killed in large numbers, which was terrifying.
Even the Ruyi Sect couldn't retreat, let alone these small forces.
Shen Nanzhi couldn't ban brothels all at once. This ancient industry and the blood and tears history of women could not be solved even in modern society, not even she could solve it.
However, brothels should be regulated, girls of good character should not be forced into prostitution, girls should not be beaten or humiliated, the treatment of girls should be improved, and doctors should be invited to see them every month to ensure their health.
If they were physically disabled, they would be sent to the farm and given land so that they could have a place to live in their old age.
These measures are only a temporary solution and do not address the root cause. At least they have made brothels more cautious and they no longer dare to simply accept girls and force them to entertain customers.
The subordinates had already found out everything, otherwise they wouldn't have dared to report it. Those who could get close to her were all very capable.
"It is the property of Yong'an Marquis Mansion."
"Oh, Master Cheng has many businesses, including a brothel?"
"There are quite a few. There are more than ten in the capital alone, and even more casinos, hundreds of them."
"So many? From today on, we will check his casino every three days to earn some money for the brothers."
"Investigate in three days? Can the Cheng family bear it?"
They say they are checking the casinos, but in fact they are the official collection of protection fees. However, it usually happens once a month. After all, casinos also need to make money.
You go there too often, and the money you earn is not enough to pay the official fees, so the casino is about to close down.
"I want to make them feel overwhelmed. Casinos are very lucrative. Instead of letting them get away with it, it's better to enrich myself."
Notice them all, just hand in half, and you can divide the rest among yourselves.
But there is one thing, we are only targeting the casino, the Cheng family's business, and if anyone dares to harass the law-abiding merchants, Caishikou doesn't mind a few more heads."
The subordinate nodded quickly: "I understand, no one will oppress the people, the chief is dedicated to the people, you can rest assured."
Shen Nanzhi: "I am doing this for the regent and for the reputation of the Imperial City Department. You have fallen into a situation where everyone is calling for you to be beaten and you are unpopular. Those old officials in the court will impeach us again. It will be difficult for the regent to be here."
Shen Nanzhi has worked very hard for this world. She thinks she is amazing. Qi Yunxu owes her a trophy!
Shen Nanzhi also managed the company in the capital from her previous life. The experience she had gained from her life in the previous life came in handy. She quite liked being the deputy director, second only to the emperor, and Qi Yunxu trusted her unconditionally. She felt happy and comfortable with the power in her hands, and her life was very fulfilling.
As night fell, Shen Nanzhi arrived at Wanchun Tower as promised, walking leisurely. This street was full of brothels. Girls in cool clothes stood at the door to solicit customers, and some even approached people. Those who were thin-skinned were taken advantage of by them.
The whole street is filled with the sweet scent of rouge. It is a paradise for men and a hell for women.
"Master, you are so handsome. Come in and sit down. I will serve you."
"No, you're too ugly. If you serve me, you'll be taking advantage of me. I won't go."
"Why do you say that? If she really is a virgin, I would have given you a red envelope."
"Hey, even giving me a red envelope won't work. I don't think I can get hard."
"Ha ha……"
The girls nearby were all bent over with laughter. The girl who was trying to strike up a conversation blushed with anger and actually said no. This was a humiliation for a prostitute. Didn't it mean that she was not attractive enough?
"You, you just wait for me..."
The girl called out and the thugs rushed out, but Shen Nanzhi had already disappeared.
"You're lucky to run fast, otherwise I'd have beaten your third leg. It won't work anyway, so what's the point of keeping it?"
……
What Shen Nanzhi didn't know was that everyone had seen what happened just now. This was also a deliberate test of her, and it made them undecided. What kind of person is this deputy director?
They have encountered many tough problems, but none like this one, leaving them at a loss as to where to start.
She was greedy for money, but she got it in a proper way, only robbing from the hands of bad guys, and her actions were ruthless and outrageous. She was also lustful, but there was no girl she liked. She was very respectful to girls and never forced anyone.
What a mysterious person.
Is it really as rumored, that it is the Regent's exclusive love?
But the Regent likes the Princess very much, he doesn't seem like a homosexual. Could it be that the Regent is unisex?
Qi Yunxu didn't know that these people thought so dirty about him. He was too innocent. His whole heart was focused on the princess. How could he have so many other thoughts?
Back to Shen Nanzhi, Wanchunlou's mother was very enthusiastic: "Master Nan, you have come to our humble home. It is an honor for us. Today, our top-class Miss Lian'er will entertain you. Please come upstairs quickly."
"Really? Then I'm so lucky. Mom, bring some good wine. We won't go home until we're drunk today. Oh, that golden wine tastes good. I only drink this. Send it over quickly."
Golden Wine is now a tribute wine and one of the important industries of the Imperial City Department’s Commerce Department. Wine bars are opened all over Dai Viet and business is booming.
In time, Golden Wine will become the mainstay of the Imperial City Bureau and be able to feed more soldiers. Shen Nanzhi is very clear about the profit of wine. Without as many competitors as in modern times, the silver earned is enough to exceed the national treasury.
Of course, this is supported by a huge amount of grain. Without grain, where would the wine come from? In years of famine, people could not even get enough to eat, and the wine business would be gone.
It just so happened that what Shen Nanzhi lacked the least was food, and he could also use the profits from wine and beverages to promote high-yield crops, killing two birds with one stone.
It's hard for her to think about the future development of the Imperial City Bureau while visiting a brothel. The Regent should give her a best employee award.
Entering the box, Shen Nanzhi frowned. In addition to Prime Minister Baiyin, there were many other people. Cheng Wenhui was also there, with murderous intent in his eyes.
It was her who destroyed countless of his industries, killed countless of his men, and escaped several assassination attempts. She was truly a tough opponent.
But she will definitely die here tonight.
From the moment she stepped into this box, her fate was determined.
Prince Ding was actually there too, as well as several princes of noble families and young masters of important officials in the court. Each of them was a very important figure who could change the situation in the capital.
"Ha, so many people here. Prime Minister Baiyin, you are really capable. You have won over so many people in our dynasty."
Bai Yin laughed: "Master Nan, you are too serious. This Prime Minister has no intention of winning over anyone. We just share similar interests and want to drink and listen to music together."
"That's the best. Otherwise, if they have close contact with you, you will be suspected of collaborating with the enemy."
Cheng Wenhui said: "Master Nan, we are already at the yamen, don't be so nervous, we are just here to have some fun, it's not as scary as you say."
Prince Ding looked at her with hostility. It was she who brought down Prince Yu. Now he was still on his way to his fiefdom in Lingnan. It was unknown whether he could reach his fiefdom alive. She killed people without spilling any blood. She was the regent's knife and was irreconcilable with them, the royal family.
"Master Nan, sit down and talk. Prime Minister Baiyin is a peace advocate of the Great Jin, and he came with sincerity. If you really want the good of the world, don't cause trouble."
Shen Nanzhi sat down and looked at them coldly. He memorized these people's faces and would investigate their families thoroughly.
The group of young people felt uneasy when she looked at them, and they forced a smile: "Master Nan, we toast to you."
"No, am I tired of living by drinking with people I don't know? Prime Minister Baiyin, I came here at your invitation. If you have something to say, just tell me."
Baiyin poured her some tea: "Even if you don't drink wine, you should drink tea, right? If you don't believe me, I'll drink a cup first."
He poured himself some tea and drank it all in one gulp, his eyes sincere. Shen Nanzhi still didn't drink it, and wouldn't touch anything that came into his mouth. "Let's talk about the matter first."
Bai Yin was a little annoyed by this inhumanity, and said, "If that's the case, let me be frank. These young talents are all the best in Dayue. They are both good at literature and martial arts, and their character is reliable. I am very satisfied with them. I want to choose one of them as my husband. I would like to ask Master Nan for advice. Who do you think is more suitable?"
Shen Nanzhi looked at them. Their identities were indeed a good match, but it was hard to say whether they were good at both civil and military affairs and had reliable character.
"You are the son of Duke Qin, Qin Rufeng, right? You are in love with your cousin and have made her pregnant. You still want to marry the princess? How do you plan to settle your cousin?"
Qin Rufeng's face turned green. How did she know? My cousin had just told me that she was pregnant just over a month ago, and the Imperial City Department knew about it?
So scary?
Shen Nanzhi looked at another young master: "The prince of Hengshan County, the only son in the family, the darling, still wets the bed at the age of eight. You say he is both civil and military? What's the matter?"
The Prince of Hengshan County was about to cry: "You, you humiliated me, I won't live anymore, wuwu..."
Shen Nanzhi: "..."
I knew that this prince was overly doted on and that even at the age of five, the government was reluctant to let him walk, but I didn't expect him to be so fragile.
It's hard for Prime Minister Baiyin to invite such a person. If something really happens, won't the old guy, Prince Hengshan, go crazy?
"Okay, I was wrong. I apologize. It's not a problem to wet the bed at the age of eight. Aren't you better now? You don't wet the bed anymore. That's amazing."
The prince of Hengshan County is nicknamed Changshou, because people hope he lives a long life. What a simple wish! It shows how much the Prince's Mansion cares about him.
Qi Changshou was easy to coax and laughed immediately: "Really? You are not as bad as they say. You are actually a nice person. I am not angry anymore."
"Be good, what else did they say about me?"
"saying you……"
Before Qi Changshou could finish his words, he was interrupted by Prime Minister Baiyin: "Prince, please eat your favorite snack, the cloud cake, which is from the imperial kitchen. It's not available outside."
"Great, this is my favorite. Thank you very much."
There is food to eat. Qi Changshou forgot about Shen Nanzhi's question, which caused her to roll her eyes. Is this child stupid?
There is something wrong with his brain. Doesn't Prime Minister Baiyin feel guilty for fooling a stupid child?
The remaining young men were looked at by her and quickly begged for mercy: "Master Nan Si, spare my life. I will not marry the princess. I dare not do it again."
Shen Nanzhi shrugged. She hadn't had time to investigate these people's backgrounds yet, and they just quit without being asked. It seemed that their backgrounds were not clean either.
It is very difficult to find a young man with good ability and good character in the circle of dignitaries in the capital. Shen Nanzhi is worried. Can such a second-generation official support the future of Dai Yue?
After rectifying the evil forces, they will be the next step.
The boys felt a chill down their spines. What did Master Nan want to do? He looked like he wanted to eat someone.
Bai Yinzai smiled and said, "It seems that the young people of Dayue are not good enough. They are all addicted to alcohol and sex, mediocre and incompetent. They are not worthy of my princess.
Thank you, Master Nan, for helping me select. I have prepared a generous gift for you, please accept it."
"No need. I just can't bear to see such a good person like the princess marry the wrong person. In fact, there is no need for a marriage. Would your queen be willing to let the princess marry so far away?"
"For the sake of friendship between the two countries, the Queen is naturally willing to give it up."
The maid brought a beautiful box, and Prime Minister Baiyin opened it and placed it in front of her: "This is our Great Jin's national treasure, the ninth-grade snow lotus, which only grows on snowy mountains and blooms only after ten years. It is more nutritious than ginseng and can also beautify the skin. One flower is worth a thousand gold. Please accept it, Master Nan."
Is this the legendary snow lotus?
Shen Nanzhi couldn't help but take a closer look, only to feel that the fragrance of the snow lotus was a bit too strong. Suddenly, everything went dark in front of his eyes, and Shen Nanzhi's heart sank. Oh no, he was ambushed. There was something wrong with this snow lotus.
"Bai Yin, you are so brave, you dare to plot against my boss!"
Shen Nanzhi overturned the box, and the priceless snow lotus fell to the ground, but the fragrance became even stronger. Shen Nanzhi's hands and feet became weak, his vision became blurred, and he almost fainted.
Cheng Wenhui laughed loudly: "Master Nan, you took all kinds of precautions, but I didn't expect that you couldn't defend yourself. We have been planning for so many days to deal with you. You should feel honored, haha... Today, seven days from now, will be your seventh day. Let's do it!"