Xiangmen black-bellied woman

324 Someone Above Me!
Zhou Jingshu laughed: "Although the princess has a noble status, she can't do anything to me, an innocent commoner, for no reason, right?"

Shen Ninghua lowered her eyes, with a slight smile on her lips: "You are right, I really can't do anything to you, at least you are innocent."

"Are you admitting your fault by saying that?"

"Just because you're innocent doesn't mean that the Zhou family behind you is innocent. With what the Zhou family has done, I'm afraid killing all of your nine clans will not be enough to forgive you."

Zhou Jingshu's pupils trembled suddenly: "Why did the princess say that?"

Xiaobao woke up on the bed, wiped his eyes with his fists, and let out a soft ah.Shen Ninghua turned around and picked her up, shook her gently, and only said after seeing her fall asleep again: "Is my child cute?"

Zhou Jingshu looked at Xiaobao, with red cheeks, fair skin, and chubby hands like bulging steamed buns: "Cute..." Even if she doesn't like Shen Ninghua, she can't speak ill of this child against her will.

Shen Ninghua snorted coldly, with a hint of murderous intent hidden in his eyes: "Such a cute child was almost killed by your brother using concealed means."

Zhou Jingshu was shocked in her heart: "Impossible! My brother is so gentle, how could he harm a child under one year old?"

"If you don't believe me, then talk about something else. Do you know the people who entered Zhoucheng?"

"What happened to those people?"

Shen Ninghua glanced at her: "Do you think that with the Zhou family's eyeliner in Zhoucheng, you can't know that there are so many Bai disaster victims who want to come to the city for help? It's not your brother who ordered them to be turned away!"

"Impossible. Although our Zhou family has prestige in Zhou City, but my brother is not an official, how could he manage the affairs of Zhou City? Those victims were clearly refused to leave the city because someone deliberately concealed it from the magistrate."

"Prefect? ​​You mean Zhou Da? Didn't Zhou Da come from your Zhou family? Over the years, in order to repay Patriarch Zhou's kindness and support, Zhou Da asked your brother for advice on everything. Could it be that for so long, you don't know anything at all?" Didn't notice?"

Shen Ninghua's eyes were full of scrutiny, and that clear vision made people feel guilty involuntarily.

Zhou Jingshu slightly turned her gaze: "Impossible, this is all your own opinion!"

Shen Ninghua laughed mockingly: "If you deliberately pretend to be asleep and no one can wake you up, don't mention that the victims asked for help this time. How many things happened in Zhou City before and after, and which one can be separated from the Zhou family! The imperial court allocated a million taels Most of the money for disaster relief has disappeared without a trace in Zhoucheng. For so many years, every winter, there will be some conflicts on the border.

"Does the princess suspect that these things are related to the Zhou family?" Zhou Jingshu couldn't believe it. Resist the bandits, rescue the robbed common people, the princess should not spout blood!"

There was a sound of footsteps at the door, and Shen Ninghua looked up at Hong Ling who walked in.

"Miss, there is news from the prince that the Zhou family has not finished copying."

"What?" Zhou Jingshu turned her head and looked at Shen Ninghua in disbelief, "You not only tied up my brother, but also confiscated the Zhou family?"

As soon as she finished speaking, there was a commotion at the door.

Qing Que walked in quickly: "Miss, some people gathered at the door, they were very angry, and they said they wanted to help the Zhou family to seek justice, but now they have started a commotion and are being blocked by the guards."

Shen Ninghua's expression froze: "I see, guard the yard we live in, and leave the rest alone, let them make trouble."

This side was surrounded by the people, and the people in the camp for the victims had already confronted the guards: "Let the Patriarch of the Zhou family go!"

"Let people go, how can you bully the benefactor of our people in Zhoucheng like this?"

"That is, let go of Patriarch Zhou and return the property of the Zhou family!"

"When a benevolent person is imprisoned, what is the justice?"

Zhou Da, who was following Baili Junyi, had an ugly expression on his face:
"Your Majesty, I don't know what mistake the Patriarch of the Zhou family made. You suddenly arrested him? Patriarch Zhou has a very high reputation in Zhou City. He has always been famous for his kindness. You arrested him for no reason and confiscated the Zhou family. , How can the people not be angry..."

Baili Junyi looked at him calmly: "Master Zhou thinks that the king made a mistake in arresting someone?"

"This... the Zhou family has been providing food and medicinal materials to the victims for the past few days. Based on this alone, the prince should deal with it leniently." Zhou Da did not admit it, but the meaning of his words was obvious.

"This king makes his own decision, so I don't need to bother Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Da was anxious, and he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. Zhou Ziqing had already discussed the countermeasures with him, but who would have expected that this king of Yi County did not follow the routine at all!
Ye Yi opened the curtain and walked in: "My lord, the county magistrates of the twelve surrounding counties all knelt outside to beg for mercy, and the victims of the disaster in the camp were also dissatisfied and knelt outside together."

The expression on Baili Junyi's face turned cold a little bit: "Got it." After finishing speaking, he ignored Zhou Da, got up and walked to Zhou Ziqing's side: "Patriarch Zhou should be very comforted, so many people are begging for you. The prestige is probably beyond the reach of even this king."

Zhou Ziqing smiled lightly, the expression on his face was as plain and elegant as usual, without the slightest sign of panic: "The pure will be clear, and the turbid will be turbid. The grass people believe that the prince will definitely give me justice."

"It seems that Patriarch Zhou expects that the king will not be able to investigate anything."

"The lord has already raided my house, and now he is only asking questions and has not dealt with the grassroots. Why don't you just tell me the result?"

If there was a problem, Baili Junyi would have pulled him outside to make it public. Furthermore, Zhou Ziqing was extremely confident in his heart. He had worked so hard to manage the Zhou family for so many years, and he had achieved the ultimate superficial skill. If he could find out casually, He couldn't stay in Zhoucheng any longer.

Baili Junyi hooked the corners of his lips: "You actually saw it. You are right. I didn't find anything in Zhou's house. Not only is Zhou's house clean, but it also looks very poor. I want to come here for so many years to help Villagers, the Zhou family spent a lot of supplies."

"The Zhou family's support to the village has always been voluntary, even if it means dissipating the family's wealth."

Baili Junyi said with emotion: "Patriarch Zhou is really generous."

Zhou Ziqing moved his bound hands slightly, his wrists were red from the rope wear: "The prince of the county is probably very embarrassed now. He tied up the grassroots for no reason, but he didn't find any problems. The people outside and the victims of the disaster were also making a lot of noise. Let them go." Hurt the prince's face for me, and if you don't let me go, you can't get through today's situation?"

"Well, you're right, it's really embarrassing." Baili Junyi admitted generously.

Zhou Ziqing smiled and said, "How about I give the prince a suggestion?"

"All ears."

"My lord let me go, I will explain to the common people, and I will definitely not damage your majesty in the slightest."

Baili Jun's eyes darkened: "Oh? Patriarch Zhou is so sure?"

Zhou Ziqing said calmly: "The Zhou family is the representative of credibility in the hearts of the people in Zhoucheng. The people will believe what the Zhou family promises. As long as I come out and explain everything, it is a misunderstanding. The reason for raiding the house is because the Zhou family entered. Thief, please go and arrest the prince... everything will be logical."

"Hehe, it's indeed a good idea. But I have to think about it carefully." After hearing what he said, Baili Junyi walked slowly aside, picked up the book and began to read.

Zhou Ziqing's heart sank, he felt as if he was holding his breath in his chest, and he couldn't get up or down. He was confident that Baili Junyi would not find out the problem, and he would let him go sooner or later. But he is not arrogant or impetuous at all. Is there any omission that he has not controlled?
He thought carefully, afraid that he might have some loopholes.

After about a quarter of an hour, Ye Yi came in again to report: "Master, many people brought farm tools, sickles, hoes, etc., and they clashed with our guards and injured one of them."

Baili Junyi's eyes darkened: "Have someone take the injured guard down for treatment, and the others will watch over him, and don't move around without my king's order."

"Yes, my lord, just now the concubine sent someone to send a message, saying that the courtyard where they lived was also besieged by the people."

"Drop some people over there to protect the safety of the princess and the little master."

"Yes."

After Ye Yi stepped back, Baili Junyi smiled slightly, as if he was in a good mood.

Zhou Ziqing was a little impatient: "Why does the prince have such an expression?"

Baili Junyi looked over: "Are you asking me why I am so happy?"

"Yes, I don't know if the prince is willing to tell you?"

"Yes, why don't you want to, now that the evidence to clean up the Zhou family has been found, the king is naturally happy."

Zhou Ziqing's eyebrows trembled: "Is the prince joking?"

"Heh, looks like this king is joking? Are you curious?"

"Yes, Caomin is really curious."

"A patriarch has no official position and is in a small family, but the people in the city are besieging the current county king and princess for him. I will write this as a booklet and hand it over. What do you think the father will do?"

Zhou Ziqing gritted his teeth slightly: "Don't the prince think this excuse is too far-fetched?"

"It's good to be able to achieve the king's goal, whether it's far-fetched or not." Baili Junyi said that he didn't care.

Zhou Ziqing's heart sank heavily. If Baili Junyi really wrote it like this, the emperor might really attack the Zhou family because of his scruples. Now it seems that he can only hope that the master has a way.

There was a commotion outside, and Baili Junyi frowned suddenly: "What's going on?"

Ye Yi opened the curtain and walked in, the astonishment on his face hadn't had time to put away: "Master, the Second Prince is here."

"What?" Baili Junyi stood up suddenly, Baili Jinchuan came?How did he come here, or did he get involved with the Zhou family?
Baili Junyi was shocked, but Zhou Ziqing's heart was relieved, and things were much easier now.

(End of this chapter)