The county magistrate has no time to save the world

Chapter 217 Extreme Pull
The two soldiers meet.

A loud noise came out.

The surrounding soldiers immediately prepared to attack.

But the second prince said coldly, "Who told you to move?"

All the soldiers immediately retracted their swords and retreated.

"Wu Siyan's apprentice actually doesn't use a sword." The second prince said, "It seems that you haven't learned any of the Wu family's unique skills."

Zheng Nian didn't give in with two golden maces in both hands, and had already suppressed the second prince's single-handed saber, and said coldly, "Unexpectedly, His Highness came into my house just to kill me."

"I just want to kill you, so what can you do?" The second prince asked, "Could it be that you, as the magistrate of my Dazhou County, want you to die, and lie about other things?"

"There must be a reason." Zheng Nian said.

"You are charged with killing the court officials! Why do you need other reasons?" the second prince said.

"Then now that His Highness was at the gate of the capital yesterday, wouldn't that also be the execution of the imperial court official?" Zheng Nian asked.

"Those two people made mistakes first, why can't they kill them?" The second prince said sharply.

"Jiang Ye made a mistake first, why can't he kill him!" Zheng Nian's eyes also became determined.

The second prince laughed.

The moment he saw Zheng Nian's eyes, he laughed, "Jiang Ye, as the commander of the Jinyi Guard, is responsible for monitoring all officials and defending the capital from the monsters. Could it be because of something you did that made Jiang Ye feel that way?" You want to kill him because of the reason, so as to cover up people's eyes and ears and hide your guilt?"

"Jiang Ye is using power for personal gain, and his heart is filthy. He usually disregards human life, rapes and kills women. A few days ago, because he was greedy for my wife's beauty, he wanted to cut off her face and replace it with his own. Put a crime in the Temple of Good and Evil, and try to kill all [-] people in the Temple of Good and Evil." Zheng Nian said, "Let me ask you, should this kind of person be killed?"

The second prince looked at Zheng Nian, "Is what you said true?"

"If there is a discrepancy, Zheng Nian died here today, without complaint or regret." Zheng Nian said.

"Okay." The second prince looked at Zheng Nian, put away the long knife in his hand, and said slowly, "Then let me ask you again, what is the root cause of the rampant banditry in Qingmen County?"

"Poor." Zheng Nian only said one word.

The second prince laughed loudly, "Some people say that the garrison of the capital invaded the fields and occupied the land, so that the people have no means of living. Some people say that the people in the Great Zhou Dynasty had heavy taxes and couldn't afford them. You can talk about it, but you can't escape a poor word."

Zheng Nian looked at the second prince, not knowing what this man wanted to do.

"Qingmen County has been plagued by bandits for a long time. I heard that there are monsters hiding in the mountains. Have you seen them?" the second prince asked.

"I see." Zheng Nian said.

"What monster?" The second prince asked.

"Mei Yao." Zheng Nian said, "Five-Rank Mei Yao."

"Why didn't you kill the fifth-grade enchanting demon?" The second prince wondered, "Could it be that you joined forces with that demon? You must know that if the officials in the capital colluded with the demon, they would be charged with ransacking their homes, which could concern you. The lives of mother and wife and fifty people in this Temple of Good and Evil."

The second prince and the prince are political enemies. Although the Mo family knew about this, the second prince didn't. Zheng Nian naturally knew it in his heart, but since the other party asked this question, it was impossible for him to know nothing.

Thinking of this, Zheng Nian understood why Wu Yuanlin was sitting here.

Wu Yuanlin is the second prince's eyes in the capital.

"I didn't see Mei Yao." Zheng Nian said.

"Really?" The second prince's eyes became sharp.

Zheng Nian really didn't believe that he knew everything, and said without thinking, "Yes."

The second prince looked at Zheng Nian coldly, with the majesty in his eyes that seemed to be able to cut Zheng Nian's chest open, "Do you know that the seductress wants to assassinate the king?"

"I don't know." Zheng Nian looked up at the second prince.

"Then do you know how many people in Chang'an County, the capital city, want to kill His Majesty?" The second prince looked at Zheng Nian, "As the county magistrate of Chang'an, there are less than four days left in the Dragon's Birthday. Jun, you are the first to be executed!"

Zheng Nian shook his head helplessly, "How does Your Highness know that someone is going to kill the present Majesty?"

"You dare to question me?" The second prince was startled slightly, as if he didn't expect Zheng Nian to say such a thing, he was always the one who questioned others, and it was the first time he was questioned in such a tone by others, he was naturally a little shocked.

At this time, the guards couldn't bear it anymore, and their hands were all grasping the long knife.These personal guards have followed the second prince for many years, so they naturally understand their master's temper. If the county magistrate in front of him has died countless times on weekdays, how could he allow him to be so arrogant?
But they were also surprised that the second prince not only didn't get angry when the magistrate was so presumptuous, but he still looked like this, without any thought of killing the magistrate.

Zheng Nian still hasn't figured out what the second prince wants to do. If it is said that the second prince can kill him now, there is nothing wrong with it. Whether Zheng Nian can survive is another matter. It is something he should weigh, not It is something the second prince should consider.

From his eyes, Zheng Nian couldn't see any kindness, nor could he see that the other party wanted to kill him, but he could feel a sense of humiliation in it. The other party might not have wanted to end it. Zheng Nian meaning, but to humiliate him.

Correct.

Zheng Nian understood in an instant.

But... why?

A prince who is today's big Tuesday is so imposing that no one is afraid, why come to humiliate a county magistrate who is so different from mud?

"The humble officer didn't question His Highness, but wanted to know if someone wanted to assassinate the Emperor." Zheng Nian said.

It is impossible for anyone to tell the truth, the second prince has been testing Zheng Nian's bottom line, what exactly is Zheng Nian worried about and afraid of.

The second prince heaved a long sigh, "I'm just guessing that someone wanted to assassinate Emperor Father on the Dragon's Birthday last time, but they were strangled before they could do it, but it's the fault of Chang'an County after all."

For this matter, Zheng Nian had already thought of an excuse. Neither the Broken Silver Valley nor the Golden Rain Tower is within his jurisdiction. No matter how much you drag into the water, since everyone doesn't want to live, they will all die together.

Zheng Hou must have someone behind him, the escape route has been planned, and now he is waiting for something to happen at any time.

"The humble official will definitely investigate clearly. Do a good job of vigilance around the perimeter, in case someone has ulterior motives and endangers Dazhou." Zheng Nian was not talking about the emperor, but Dazhou.

The second prince glanced at Zheng Nian with great interest, and said with a smile, "Okay, since Mr. Zheng understands how powerful he is, I don't need to say more."

Turning to look at his concubines Lu Yunman and Chen Xuan'er beside him, he smiled and said, "You sisters grew up together, and haven't seen each other for a long time, why don't you come and live in my house for a while, and catch up on the past Second, in a few days when the dragon is born, you can also enter the stage to watch the prosperity."

Chen Xuan'er didn't seem to expect the second prince to say that, and was immediately taken aback.

"Okay, Xuan'er and I haven't seen each other for a long time, and I miss you very much. It's inconvenient for us to talk about the old days, so why don't Xuan'er come and stay for a few days, Mr. Zheng won't mind, right?" Lu Yunman asked .

"I don't mind if I mind." Zheng Nian said with a smile.

"Then..."

"But now that I'm pregnant, it's inconvenient to walk around. If something happens, Xuan'er can't report it at any time in your residence. Some accidents occur, so what can you say?" Zheng Nian said.

As soon as these words came out, the second prince's face changed drastically!

Frowning, she looked at Chen Xuan'er, "Are you... pregnant?"

(End of this chapter)