Your Majesty the Empress, I am really not a traitor!

She can predict the general development of the situation, but after all, she can't really predict everything. The reality has not been repeated, so she must hurt others as little as possible.

"Don't worry about this, I can still help with such small favors."

"Xiao busy" refers to the army that took nearly [-] people into Daxia.This is the confidence of being a Taiwei - the highest military leader.

"Since this is the case, the two guests must have stayed enough on our deserted beach and grass. Soon there will be a great change here, so you two should leave as soon as possible. If something happens to us, It’s also not very good for the relationship between the two countries.”

"Understood, the next thing belongs to the category of family affairs, right?" Qin Ji nodded, "Don't worry, Your Highness, we have already decided to leave this afternoon."

"Have you decided already?"

"That's right, because that's all the time His Majesty gave me," Qin Ji played with the blade of grass in his hand. This blade of grass is a kind of grass that grows on the Saar people's grass. Cows and sheep don't like to chew, so they can only be used as a flute, "Therefore, I have to go back as soon as possible by Your Majesty's order."

"Since this is the case, that's just right. Please tell Your Majesty when you go back, and say that Wuheya's kindness to His Majesty will never be forgotten."

Wuheya waved her hand.

Considering that these two people came here in disguise this time, naturally there was no way to arrange any grand farewell ceremony for them, so Wuheya just came out to send them off by herself, and watched the two "businessmen" get on their horses and leave.

.....................

"Master, can she really do it by herself?"

"Of course." Qin Ji smiled, "According to my estimate of Wang Ting's gang, they never thought of Wuheya's current strength, and what's more, Wuheya put so much smoke before he did it. bomb......"

"smoke bomb?"

"Oh, it's fine if you understand it as smoke—in short, with so much smoke being released, and the King Thrall's ability to control the border is so weak, I'm afraid they don't know it at all."

The central government's control over the localities is not strong enough, so even if the localities launch a rebellion, it is normal for the central government to know about it a few months later.

"Well, in this matter, young master, I am a layman."

"You have a lot of layman's affairs, such as you stimulating her - in fact, even if you don't stimulate her, she will not hesitate at all. This guy's personality is not the type that will be affected by other people's stimulation .and, I have reason to suspect..."

"Doubt what?"

"Doubt that."

He stretched out his hand and patted Lingyan's lower abdomen.

"Hey!? Master?"

Lingyan looked at Qin Ji in surprise, and then, a faint imprint quickly disappeared on her lower abdomen.

"when......"

"The unique witchcraft of the Saar people. This mark represents the 'eyes of the eagle'. It's normal for you to not understand." Qin Ji sneered, "My friend is not so easy to fool."

Chapter 30 Questioning

Qin Ji understood his friend, and the other party also understood himself.

However, now that the two sides have reached an agreement, he naturally doesn't care about these small actions that Wuheya made.After all, the spell she used was just a spell similar to listening and surveillance, and it didn't do any extra damage to Lingyan.

Now that it's basically over here, Qin Ji naturally wants to return to Tai'an City as soon as possible.He needs to explain the situation on Wuheya's side to Xia Yuxiao as soon as possible, and by the way, return to Tai'an City as soon as possible to mobilize the troops on the border.

At this moment, in Tai'an City, Xia Yuxiao was eating.

Opposite her table today, there is another official.

It was a middle-aged man with a unique elegance. Among many officials in Daxia, "elegance" has nothing to do with frailty. This middle-aged man is also the same. He is tall and tall. The long black beard looks upright and resolute, gentle and majestic at the same time, this kind of person is definitely the most eye-catching type no matter whether it is a friend or an enemy.

It's just that, sometimes, the elegance on the outside doesn't necessarily match the inside.

The official's name was Wei Zixing, and Xia Yuxiao had just called him over today and invited him to have lunch with him.

For most officials in the imperial court, it is a great honor for the emperor to invite you to lunch, because it means that the emperor is sending a signal of "treating you as one of his own".In some dynasties, officials even deliberately bribed the waiters around the emperor, hoping that they could get the honor of having the imperial meal with the emperor by blowing the wind in their ears.

Of course, royal meal does not fully represent appreciation.

"Today's meal is still an appetite for you, right?"

Xia Yuxiao picked up a piece of fish, put it in her mouth, and raised her head to look at the official surnamed Wei in front of her.

Wei Zixing's banquet today was specially invited by her. As soon as Wei Zixing came in, the maids and guards around him were turned away.Such a serious scene let Wei Zixing know that today's banquet might not be a good thing.

"Thanks to His Majesty's great love, this kind of delicacies are truly exquisite."

"Well, as long as you like it." After Xia Yuxiao said this, she continued to eat without saying anything else.

Wei Zixing carefully looked at the expression of the emperor in front of him, but he couldn't see anything abnormal from that expression.From what he observed, the emperor was as steady and quiet as he usually ate.

"Oh, by the way, I remember that before I asked you to take charge of foreign affairs and belong to the Dian State. During this period of time, it has been hard work for you. After all, there are quite a lot of foreign affairs planned recently. You can make them Coping with it is enough to show your ability."

Xia Yuxiao praised.

"Your Majesty has given a prize."

"However, sometimes, it's one thing to do well, but if there are flaws, I still have to say it. After all, rectifying the mistakes of my ministers is something a wise gentleman should do, don't you think?"

"Your Majesty's words are very true. It is the duty of courtiers to help His Majesty. Naturally, His Majesty can correct the mistakes of courtiers at any time."

Hearing what the other party said, Xia Yuxiao nodded in satisfaction, then turned around, and pulled out a drawer from the side cabinet, which contained a small stack of papers.

She shook the papers in her hands: "Wei Aiqing, you are usually busy with official duties, so you probably don't know that in the imperial court, many people criticize you, right?"

"I don't know."

"You should know," Xia Yuxiao said in a very concerned tone, "You know, the officialdom is still very complicated. Everything you do now has many people watching and waiting. There must be no problems. You Look, these ministers attended you, and although they were all private memorials, I didn’t say anything about them, but it’s better for you to come and see for yourself.”

Wei Zixing was silent for a while, then took the memorials respectfully, and read them from beginning to end.

What was said in the memorial made his blood run cold.

These memorials, without exception, all impeach him for communicating with foreign countries and accepting bribes, and the records of these things are also quite detailed. It can be seen that these officials definitely did an investigation.

"Look, these officials are impeaching you. I don't know what to do. I called you here today because I want me to ask you if this is true. If it is true, then you can tell it now. It’s an act of openness on your part.”

Xia Yuxiao said lightly.

In this short moment, his brain was running fast, looking for the best way - sometimes, the emperor asks you for a crime, and you should confess the crime honestly, and sometimes, you can't confess the crime even if you are killed.

And now, he quickly made his own choice:

"Your Majesty, I deserve death for my crimes! This fact is due to my desire for profit, and I voluntarily beg Your Majesty to give me the death penalty!"

The memorial is so detailed, so Xia Yuxiao definitely has enough evidence, and now she clenches her teeth and refuses to admit it, which will only be counterproductive. Now Wei Zixing has no other choice but to let himself take a gamble.

Hearing his confession, Xia Yuxiao was silent for a moment, then smiled:

"Wei Zixing, do you think that after you have mastered the external affairs, you can do whatever you want? Anyway, foreign envoys will never dare to tell me that they have bribed my officials?"

"You think too much, Wei Zixing. These people dare to bribe you today, and dare to use your tricks tomorrow to pinch you to death. What you fear most is being known by me and the Taiwei. Once we are After you know it, you will be sentenced to death. And you, you actually plan to believe these foreigners, what can I say about you?"

"I'm stupid and don't understand the danger, that's why I fell into the trap. Your Majesty, I'm guilty of the crime, let your majesty deal with it."

Wei Zixing fell on the ground in horror and said.

"You're not like this," Xia Yuxiao quietly observed the official, "You love money, and so do I. Who doesn't like money, but sometimes you don't think enough. Get up , I have no intention of punishing you for the time being."

"Now, I want you to tell me how many benefits these foreign envoys and dignitaries from various countries have given you? Who are they? You want to tell me one by one, without any concealment or omission?"

Under Xia Yuxiao's oppression, Wei Zixing quickly began to talk about the bribes he had accepted and the things he was entrusted to do by the foreign envoys involved.

Xia Yuxiao sized him up, and nodded after listening to his report:

"Well, I see, how about this, now I will not punish you, the money and gifts you collected before will be sent to me first. In the future, when these people give you gifts and money, you will accept them all, and then send them to me. Come to me—even if I ask you to borrow some money first."

"No, no, no! Your Majesty, this is my ill-gotten wealth, and I am willing to hand it over to show my repentance!"

Hearing this, Xia Yuxiao nodded in satisfaction.

Chapter 31 Everything is ready

"If you can do this, then what I usually say to you is not in vain." She lay down comfortably on the backrest.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will never dare to do such nasty things in the future, if I do it again..."

"Hey, don't swear in a hurry," Xia Yuxiao looked at the official leisurely, "I didn't say you can't do it in the future, why don't you do it? If they give you money to bribe you in the future, you can accept it as usual, let Whatever you do, you promise to help them."

"what!?"

Xia Yuxiao's words can't be corrected by Wei Zixing.

What do you mean, my side has been exposed, not only not punishing him, but also letting him continue to be greedy?What is this for?

"From now on, if he gives you money, you accept it and send it to me. You agree to do whatever they ask you to do, but you must report it to me as soon as possible. Do you understand?"

After she finished speaking, she looked at the official in front of her with a smile.

Now that the other party has clearly accepted bribes from the other party, it means that at least in the eyes of outsiders, this official is very valuable, and they will think that they have grasped the other party's handles-these handles will only make the other party more willing Unscrupulously revealing their true intentions.

She minds that her subordinates are greedy, but from now on, everything is coming to an end.

"Your Majesty, I understand."

"It's good to understand. I have prepared a house and some fields for you in my hometown in advance. From now on, I will do as I said, and I will allow you to return to your hometown in peace. Now you can go."

Xia Yuxiao waved his hand, and Wei Zixing hurriedly left, afraid that Xia Yuxiao would change his mind in the end.

"Your Majesty, you are really good at it."

In the corner of the house, a celestial master said.

"Is it a good way... It's just grabbing the opponent's weakness. I also want to kill him directly, but since he can bring us more value now, it's a good thing to continue to use him."

With money and intelligence, this is a good business. Moreover, Wei Zixing is still a man of life in essence. He takes money mainly for his own enjoyment. In terms of power, his desire is not too great. This is why she did not kill him in the end. Another reason for the other party.

"By the way, you go back and tell the chief celestial master, and say that after Qin Ji returns, he will be in charge of the affairs of the Tianji department. He himself will not interfere with the normal operation of the Tianji department. You... just treat him as a bystander. Remember, his opinion has reference value, but don’t follow him completely—even my suggestion, sometimes it can only be said to provide you with a little direction, which involves key technical aspects, and there is no need for anyone The official university will listen to whoever it is, understand?"

Xia Yuxiao knows very well that professional people do professional things, and she can use various methods to hold on to Tian Jisi-money, talent acquisition channels, legal rationality, and so on.Including the loyalty of Tianshi Mansion.

However, the only thing you can't do is to challenge the other party's life-long professionalism and skills with your own imagination.

In terms of technology, she will not give too much restraint, just like she knows that she is not strong in the military, she will use the right people in the right position.

"Understood, I will tell his old man."

"Also," Xia Yuxiao sat in her seat and drank the last few sips of tea, "how is the blood clan's spell experiment going?"

"At present, there is no problem, Your Majesty. The spells given to us by the blood race are also some basic spells suitable for ordinary people to use. It can be said that they are very practical. At the beginning, we were always worried whether the blood race would use them as a basis for us. It seems that it should not be the way to trip us up now."

"The spells of the blood clan can only be used as a backup method. If one day, we exhaust all methods and fail to achieve our goals, we can only use them when we are on the verge of extinction."