Daughter of aristocratic family

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After leaving Zhenhaiwei, Yun Hao did not return to Beijing directly, but went to Tianxing Prefecture. He had not forgotten that Yang Zheng had sent people to plot against him.

As for how Marquis Jingbian would retaliate against Yang Zheng, he did not ask, but given Marquis Jingbian's hatred of evil, he would not let him off easily.

After arriving at Tianxing Mansion in disguise, Yun Hao quickly contacted the secret guards who were sent to investigate the case and asked about the situation, "How is your investigation going?"

"My lord, Yang Zheng is in collusion with some pirates. They provide weapons and intelligence to the pirates through secret channels to help them avoid the court's pursuit. These pirates are active in the coastal areas of Tianxing Prefecture. They not only rob merchant ships, but also often harass the people along the coast." The secret guards reported their findings to Yun Hao.

After hearing this, Yun Hao frowned. Yang Zheng, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, would actually do such a heartless thing.

He originally thought that Yang Zheng only had military and political ambitions, but he didn't expect that he was actually colluding with pirates, which was a heinous crime.

"What else have you found out?" Yun Hao asked.

"Yang Zheng has considerable influence in Tianxing Prefecture. His cronies are spread throughout the officialdom and business circles, and he has almost formed his own small court. He also uses illegal means to suppress those officials and businessmen who are unwilling to go along with him, making everyone in Tianxing Prefecture feel insecure and dare not act rashly." When the secret guards found out this, they couldn't believe it.

Yun Hao's face became increasingly heavy. What Yang Zheng had done had seriously damaged the interests of the people of Tianxing Prefecture and plunged them into dire straits.

If this matter is not resolved in time, the consequences will be disastrous.

Yun Hao then understood why Marquis Jingbian was not aware of the situation in Tianxing Prefecture.

Tianxing Prefecture was "governed" by Yang Zheng into an iron barrel. For their own interests, officials and businessmen covered up for each other, forming a closed circle that blocked information from the outside world very tightly.

Under such circumstances, Jingbian Hou, who was far away in Zhenhaiwei, found it difficult to grasp the real situation in Tianxing Prefecture.

"You continue to closely monitor Yang Zheng's every move. At the same time, send people to secretly investigate his confidants and minions to find out their weaknesses. If there is any movement, report to me immediately." Yun Hao ordered in a deep voice.

"Yes, I obey your command!" the secret guard replied respectfully.

"We also found out that Yang Zheng had secret dealings with some court officials, and they seemed to be plotting something." The secret guard continued.

Yun Hao was not surprised that the court ministers were involved. After all, he suspected from the beginning that Yang Zheng was instructed by Prince Zuo to deal with him and Marquis Jingbian.

"Investigate secretly, collect evidence, and make sure everything is foolproof." Yun Hao ordered the secret guards, his voice full of determination.

"Yes, sir." The secret guard took the order and left.

Yun Hao knew very well that this matter was of great importance. If he did not handle it with caution, not only would he be unable to expose Yang Zheng’s crimes and find those court ministers with whom he had colluded, he might even be killed by them.

Just when Yun Hao successfully collected a large amount of evidence of Yang Zheng's crimes, including how he accepted bribes, suppressed dissidents, oppressed the people, and took human lives, he and Jingbian Hou were impeached by the censor.

He was impeached for stealing military merits, suppressing his colleagues, and accepting bribes; he was impeached for lying about military merits, oppressing the people, killing innocent people to claim credit, and nurturing the enemy for his own benefit.

Yun Hao was far away in Tianxing Prefecture, and the news had not yet reached her so quickly, but Zhao Wangshu, who was in the capital, knew about it as soon as the morning court was over.

Although Zhao Wangshu did not believe the impeachment by the censor at all, she knew that it was useless for her to believe it alone, and she had to clear Yun Hao of the charges.

She remembered that Yun Hao had said that the King of Liao was trustworthy. After asking Zhong Sheng for his opinion, she decided to visit the Princess of Liao. As she was writing the visiting card, Zhao Yin came running over and said, "Don't be afraid, sister."

"I'm not afraid." Zhao Wangshu glanced at him indifferently, lowered her head and continued to write her visiting card.

"Did you know about the censor's impeachment of Yun Hao and Marquis Jingbian?" Seeing that she ignored him, Zhao Yin simply sat down and poured himself a cup of tea.

Zhao Wangshu paused, "I know."

"I know, you're not anxious?" Zhao Yin asked. "I am anxious." Zhao Wangshu snorted coldly, "What a bastard, how dare you throw dirty water on my Yun Hao, you must die a miserable death."

"Sister, sister, be good and don't swear." Zhao Yin advised.

Zhao Wangshu glanced at him and said, "I wasn't scolding anyone."

"Sister, what do you think? Tell me and I will do my best to help you." Zhao Yin said.

"Thank you, big brother." Zhao Wangshu wrote the visiting card and called Luzhi in, "Have someone send it to the Liao Palace."

"Yes, young madam." Luzhi took the visiting card, bowed, and turned to leave.

"At the morning court session, Prime Minister Ling spoke for Yun Hao, and the Minister of War also stood on the side of Yun Hao and Marquis Jingbian. The situation is not too bad." Zhao Yin said.

"Justice is in the heart of the people, and those dirty villains will do something behind the scenes." Zhao Wangshu picked up the cup and took a sip of tea. "By the way, the censor's words were so sure, as if he had seen it with his own eyes. What exactly did he rely on?"

"The censor's surname is Xiang and his given name is Jian. He had been serving in a foreign post but was suddenly recalled to the capital and entered the Censorate. There must be someone behind him, but I have not yet found out who it is." Zhao Yin said seriously.

Zhao Wangshu snorted coldly, "Was he called back when Prince Zuo was acting as regent?"

"Yes." Zhao Yin nodded.

"No need to check, his master is Prince Zuo." Zhao Wangshu said firmly.

At this time, Lan Fen came in to report: "Young Madam, Madam Zhao from Prince Zuo's Mansion is here to visit."

"No." Zhao Wangshu said with annoyance.

"Zhao Jiahua?" Zhao Yin knew that Zhao Wangshu and Zhao Jiahua had a bad relationship. "Why is she here at this time?"

Zhao Wangshu curled his lips, "What else can you do? You just want to add insult to injury because Yun Hao is in trouble."

"She's just a mean person, don't pay any attention to her." Zhao Yin frowned, his impression of Zhao Jiahua became even worse.

"I don't want to pay attention to her, but she..." Zhao Wangshu sighed, "Forget it, she won't give up until she sees me. Please ask her to sit in the flower hall, I will go to see her."

Lan Fen retreated, and Zhao Yin said coldly: "I'll go with you to see her."

“No need. Men should not get involved in a fight between women.” Zhao Wangshu clenched his fist in the air. “In my hands, she is just a small dish.”

Zhao Wangshu changed his clothes and went forward.

In the flower hall, Zhao Jiahua had been waiting for a long time. She was wearing a gorgeous dress and had a smug smile on her face.

"Sister Wangshu, you are finally here. I have been waiting for you for so long." There was a hint of sarcasm in Zhao Jiahua's tone.

"I didn't invite Madam Zhao." Zhao Wangshu sat down on the main seat. "Madam Zhao came uninvited and was not kicked out. This is already a great favor from me as the host."

Zhao Jiahua didn't expect that Zhao Wangshu would be so arrogant even though he was about to become a criminal. "Sister Wangshu, don't force yourself. Your current situation is worrying."

"You came here today to tell me if you can help me, right?" Zhao Wangshu asked deliberately.