The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Xi Yu hesitated for a while, and finally decided to let Qin Feng take him to see that place.

Qin Feng nodded and silently brought Xi Yu to the destination.

As soon as he entered the place, Xi Yu saw that the shopkeeper and the woman were tied up, and both of them had expressions of fear and anxiety on their faces.

The shopkeeper glared at the woman and complained loudly: "It's all your bad idea! Look at what has happened now!" His face was full of anger and dissatisfaction, and his brows were tightly furrowed.

The woman refused to give in and retorted: "I'm doing this for your own good! I'm doing this for our future!" Tears flashed in her eyes and her face was full of grievance and helplessness.

Xi Yu walked in, his face stern, his eyes full of majesty, he raised his hand and signaled: "Everyone be quiet!"

The shopkeeper had his head hung down, but he subconsciously raised it when he heard the voice.

When he saw Xi Yu, his eyes suddenly widened, his mouth slightly opened, his face full of surprise, and he stammered, "Isn't this... isn't this the customer in my store?"

His face was full of astonishment and disbelief, as if he couldn't believe that the person appearing in front of him was Xi Yu.

Xi Yu stared at the shopkeeper with a sharp gaze and did not respond to his surprise, but his calm aura made the air around them seem to freeze.

The woman looked puzzled, frowning, and asked anxiously, "Why did you bring us here?"

Xi Yu had an expressionless face and stared at them with cold eyes, then he directly told them about Poppy's problem.

When the shopkeeper heard this, a trace of panic flashed across his face, but he quickly pretended to be calm and said with a somewhat evasive look: "A friend recommended it to me. We grow it, and it can indeed be added to the food to make it taste better."

Hearing this, Xi Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mocking sneer, staring at the shopkeeper sharply, and said word by word: "Is it really just like this?"

His eyes seemed to be able to see through all lies, causing a thin layer of sweat to appear on the shopkeeper's forehead.

The shopkeeper and the woman looked at each other, the shopkeeper gritted his teeth, and said with his neck stiff: "That's exactly what happened, we didn't lie." His eyes were a little erratic, but he still pretended to be calm.

The woman quickly nodded and agreed, "Yes, yes, that's right." There was a guilty expression on her face.

Xi Yu stared at them with a sharp gaze, his face full of seriousness, and said loudly: "This is opium, it's a drug! Do you know how harmful this thing is to the human body!" His brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes were full of anger and heartache.

When the shopkeeper and the woman heard the word "drugs", their faces turned pale instantly. The shopkeeper's lips trembled slightly, and he stammered, "I...we really don't know..."

The woman opened her eyes wide, her face full of fear and helplessness.

Then, Xi Yu stared at them with eyes as sharp as a hawk, and asked word by word: "Tell me, how long have you been growing this thing?"

The woman came back to her senses at this time, her eyes full of suspicion and vigilance, frowning and asking loudly: "Who are you and why are you asking me these questions?"

Xi Yu had no expression on his face and said coldly: "I am Xi Yu, the prime minister of the dynasty."

When they heard the word "Prime Minister", the shopkeeper and the woman's faces instantly turned as pale as paper.

The shopkeeper's lips trembled, his eyes almost popped out, and he stammered, "Prime Minister... Prime Minister..."

The woman was extremely terrified; her body began to tremble involuntarily, her face full of disbelief and extreme panic, as if the sky was about to fall.

Xi Yu's face was stern. Without saying a word, he quickly took out a token from his arms. The token flashed a cold light in the air.

He held the token high up, and the patterns and symbols on it were clearly visible.

The shopkeeper and the woman's attention were instantly attracted.

When they saw the symbol on the token clearly, the shopkeeper's eyes widened, his mouth opened wide, and a "cluck" sound came from his throat, but he couldn't utter a word, his face full of astonishment and panic.

The woman was even worse. Her legs went limp and she collapsed to the ground. Her face was pale and she murmured with trembling lips, "Really... It's really the Prime Minister..."

Her eyes were full of despair and helplessness, as if she had seen the most terrible thing happening.

Xi Yu still looked at them expressionlessly.

The token in his hand seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, weighing heavily on the hearts of the shopkeeper and the woman.

Xi Yu looked at them with cold eyes, playing with the token in his hand, and said in a low voice: "Speak, tell the truth."

The shopkeeper's face was as pale as paper, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He said with trembling lips, "It has indeed been planted for several months. It was brought here from Fang County. There are people planting it there. We really didn't know that this thing is poisonous." His eyes were full of fear and regret.

After hearing this, Xi Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mocking sneer, and said: "Humph, tell the truth."

Now the woman was so frightened that she was shaking all over and her teeth were chattering.

Suddenly, a warm liquid flowed out from under her body, and she was so scared that she wet her pants.

Her face was filled with fear, tears streaming down her face, and she trembled as she said, "Sir, please spare me, please spare me..."

The shopkeeper was also terrified. He looked at the woman, gritted his teeth, and said in a crying voice: "Sir, it's because business is not good that I came up with this idea. We really know we are wrong. Please let us go."

His face was full of begging and despair.

The woman was now completely overwhelmed by fear, her whole body trembling, her eyes full of despair and panic.

She said incoherently: "Sir... I... I am planning to open a black shop and make human meat buns..."

When Xi Yu heard this, he was immediately furious. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and with a "slap", he slapped the woman hard.

The slap was so hard that the woman's face instantly became red and swollen, and her head was tilted to one side.

Xi Yu's eyes widened with anger, and he shouted, "This is simply insane! You evildoers, how could you do such a dehumanizing thing!"

His chest was heaving violently and veins bulged on his forehead. It was obvious that he was extremely angry.

The woman was stunned by the slap. She covered her face and started crying. Her body kept shaking and she dared not say another word.

Xi Yu's face was as gloomy as water and he walked outside in a hurry.

He breathed in big gulps of fresh air, as if he had just escaped from a suffocating cage.

He held onto the wall with his hands, frowning, his eyes full of worry and annoyance, muttering to himself: "This is really abominable, what should I do?"

Qin Feng followed him out, and seeing Xi Yu like this, he asked worriedly, "Sir, what's wrong?"

Xi Yu took a deep breath and said slowly: "In the past, there was no clear legal provision stating that growing poppies is poisonous. It is not an easy thing to hold people accountable."

His face was full of helplessness and distress, and his eyes revealed a deep sense of frustration.

Qin Feng frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Sir, this matter is indeed difficult, but we can't just let it go."

Xi Yu raised his head, looked into the distance with a determined gaze, and said through gritted teeth: "Of course we can't just ignore it. No matter what, we have to find a way to give them the punishment they deserve."

He clenched his fists tightly, as if he was secretly making up his mind.

Qin Feng nodded and said seriously, "Sir, we have to think about it carefully. But there is no existing legal basis for this, which is indeed a big problem."

Xi Yu stood up straight, his eyes flashing with thought, and said in a deep voice: "No matter what, we must control them first and never let them have the opportunity to do evil again. Then we will look for relevant information to see if we can find some cases or similar regulations that can be used as reference."

Qin Feng replied, "Yes, sir, I'll arrange it right away." Then he turned around and prepared to go to work.

Xi Yu sighed again, his frown never relaxed, and he murmured, "How can there be such a hateful person in this world? It really makes me sad..."

His face was full of grief and unwillingness. Standing there, his figure looked somewhat lonely and isolated under the sunlight.

Xi Yu stood there for a long time, his expression as solemn as frost. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze seemed to penetrate the fog of this world.

At this moment, Song Shuwen was standing not far from Qingfeng Inn, his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.

At this time, a dark figure appeared quietly like a ghost and said in a low voice: "Follow me."

Song Shuwen was slightly startled, then quickly nodded and followed.

Along the way, Song Shuwen couldn't help but ask: "Excuse me, Sir, Lord Xiyu..."

The secret guard didn't even turn his head, but said coldly: "Stop talking nonsense, you will know when you get there."

Song Shuwen was nervous, but he didn't dare to say anything more. He followed the secret guards through the alleys.

Finally, they arrived at the inn where the three women were staying. The secret guard stopped and motioned Song Shuwen to go in. Song Shuwen took a deep breath and stepped into the door of the inn.

When Ouyang Linlin saw Song Shuwen walk into the inn, a warm smile immediately broke out on her face and she quickly walked towards him.

"Dr. Song, you are finally here. Please take a seat." Ouyang Linlin said with a smile, her eyes full of joy. "My husband left in such a hurry that he forgot to call you. I am so sorry."

Song Shuwen quickly cupped his hands and said gently, "It's okay, Madam Ouyang is too polite."

Just then, the door was pushed open and Xi Yu strode in.

When he saw Song Shuwen, he was slightly startled, and then said, "Divine Doctor Song, you are here."

Ouyang Linlin smiled and said, "Haha, I was just talking to Divine Doctor Song about you, and you're back."

Xi Yu nodded, looking a little tired, but still showing a hint of a smile, "What a coincidence."

Then he looked at Song Shuwen and said, "Brother Song, take a rest first. I will arrange a room for you."

Xi Yu returned to the room with a serious face and firm determination in his eyes.

He clenched his hands and vowed secretly in his heart that he must completely put an end to the cultivation of harmful things such as opium poppies.

He began to draft laws, and today he decided to completely ban the cultivation of opium poppies and other things.

These things are extremely harmful. They not only damage the physical and mental health of the people, but also pose a threat to the stability of the country.

He knew it was a difficult task, but he had to do it.

Thinking that poppy might also be grown in Fang County, Xi Yu frowned and pondered in his heart.

If there are any in Fang County, they must not be let go. They must be thoroughly investigated and these poisons must not be allowed to continue to harm the people.

His eyes became sharper, as if they could penetrate all obstacles.

Xi Yu took a deep breath and decided to send messengers to various places to strictly investigate the cultivation of opium and other crops. Once discovered, the perpetrators would be severely punished.

Xi Yu stood there and secretly vowed in his heart that he must create a healthy and safe living environment for the people and make the country more prosperous.

Xi Yu ordered Qin Feng, "Qin Feng, take the shopkeeper and the woman to the local county magistrate's jail."

Qin Feng bowed and accepted the order with a serious look.

"As you command, Prime Minister."

Xi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. "What I mean is, educate them for a few days, let them deeply understand their mistakes, and then release them. But let them know that if they commit the same mistake again in the future, they will be beheaded directly, without mercy!" At the end, Xi Yu's eyes flashed with ruthlessness.

Qin Feng nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, Prime Minister. I will definitely convey your wishes clearly."

On the way, the shopkeeper who was being held in custody was terrified, his face turned pale, and he trembled and said, "Prime Minister, please spare my life. Prime Minister, I know I was wrong, and I will never do it again!"

The woman's face was also covered with tears, and she begged for mercy, "Prime Minister, please have mercy, we really don't dare to do it again!"

Qin Feng looked at the shopkeeper and the woman seriously, frowned and shouted: "Stop arguing! Be quiet!" His eyes revealed majesty and impatience.

The shopkeeper was terrified, struggling and crying, "Sir, we really know we are wrong, please don't lock us up!"

His face was filled with fear and his eyes were wide open.

The woman was also crying, shouting in a sharp voice: "We don't want to go to jail, please have mercy on us, sir!" Her expression was very distorted, and she was waving her hands in the air.

Qin Feng snorted coldly and said impatiently: "I'm just detaining you for a few days. I'm not going to take your lives. Why are you trying to commit suicide?" His eyes were full of confusion and disgust.

After hearing Qin Feng's words, the shopkeeper and the woman were stunned for a moment, and then their voices gradually became quieter.

The shopkeeper still had a look of fear on his face, but he still said in a low voice: "Sir, we...we are just afraid."

Qin Feng brought the shopkeeper and the woman to the county magistrate's residence.

After hearing the news, the county magistrate hurried out, his face full of respect and caution. When he saw Qin Feng, he bowed and said, "Sir, I am here to pick you up."

There was a hint of nervousness in his eyes, as if he was dealing with something extremely important.

Qin Feng nodded slightly, looked at the county magistrate and said, "The prime minister has specifically instructed you to take good care of these two people." His expression was serious, with a hint of majesty in his eyes.

The county magistrate quickly responded: "Don't worry, sir. I will obey your orders."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the shopkeeper and the woman, a hint of severity flashing in his eyes.

Then he waved his hand, and the bailiffs behind him immediately stepped forward and took the two people from Qin Feng.

The county magistrate watched them being taken away, then turned to Qin Feng and said flatteringly: "Sir, do you have anything else to tell me?"

Qin Feng waved his hand and said, "Just do your job well."

The county magistrate nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Qin Feng walked quickly into the inn, came to Xi Yu, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully: "Prime Minister, I have handed the two people over to the county magistrate, and everything has been done."

Xi Yu nodded slightly and said seriously: "Very good. Qin Feng, you go and notify the local county magistrate immediately and ask him to seal off this inn immediately. There must be no mistake." Xi Yu's eyes revealed determination and majesty.

Qin Feng immediately responded: "Yes, Prime Minister!"

Xi Yu went on to say, "Also, have him post a notice in a conspicuous place, detailing the harm of opium, so that the people can all clearly understand how terrible this thing is." Xi Yu's expression was solemn, as if he was thinking about how to make the people deeply aware of the importance of this matter.

Qin Feng nodded and said, "I understand."

Xi Yu frowned and continued, "Also, we must destroy all the poppies planted by the shopkeeper. We must not leave any hidden dangers behind."

Qin Feng's eyes flashed with determination, and he replied: "Don't worry, Prime Minister. I will urge the county magistrate to handle this matter well."

After saying that, Qin Feng turned around and hurried away to carry out the task assigned by Xi Yu.

At the entrance of Qingfeng Inn, many people gathered around the notice that had just been posted, pointing and talking.

"Oh, isn't this Qingfeng Inn? How could such a thing happen?" A passerby widened his eyes with a look of surprise.

Several waiters stood at the door of the inn, looking at the notice with expressions of disbelief on their faces.

One of the waiters murmured, "I never expected it to be like this. No wonder the food suddenly became so delicious!" Their faces were full of astonishment and confusion.

The people around also began to complain, with voices rising one after another.

"Oh, I used to eat here often, how could this happen?" A citizen frowned, looking dissatisfied.

Especially those who had eaten at Qingfeng Inn before were even more emotional and started to curse immediately.

"What a crappy shop. They actually use that kind of stuff to cook. It's disgusting!" A big man yelled angrily with his face flushed.

"That's right, it's such a rip-off, I'll never come here again!"

Another person echoed, with an expression of anger and disgust on his face.

For a moment, the entrance of Qingfeng Inn was filled with complaints and insults, and the scene became chaotic.

Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted, "All this is thanks to the Prime Minister! If it weren't for the Prime Minister's wisdom and decisiveness, we don't know how long we would have been kept in the dark!"

As soon as he finished speaking, it immediately resonated with the people around him, and everyone echoed him.

"Yes, yes, the Prime Minister is really getting rid of harm for the people!"

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

People's emotions became more and more excited, and their gratitude to the Prime Minister was overflowing with words. (End of this chapter)