When Zhu Ying and Zhang Shou each had a good sleep for half the night because of the soothing incense that continued to be lit in the room, in the latter half of the night, the door of Zhao Yuan was closed tightly, no entry or exit was allowed, and a fierce battle began that lasted until a tree
A large-scale inspection that did not spare any trees or potted flowers.
Even though he prided himself on having strict rules in the past, he still found out so many forbidden things and gold and silver of unknown origin after a massive search like this. Manager Zhao Yuan was all smiles when he greeted Zhu Ying and Zhang Shou yesterday.
, facing the piles of things that were copied and inspected, he was dumbfounded and did not dare to say a word.
Zhu Hong, who personally led the inspection, looked at the piles of messy things, his face was already livid. He took a deep breath and said angrily: "If it weren't for the fact that our Zhao Guogong government has never lynched people, how could it be so?"
These stolen goods found are enough to make many of you die a dozen times! Let me examine them all carefully one by one, and I will not let go of any crime!"
When Zhang Shou woke up from a good night's sleep and got out of bed to change clothes and freshen up, he only heard Ah Liu behind him say: "There was a lot of noise outside last night."
Zhang Shou yawned, couldn't help but stretched regardless of his appearance, and then asked casually: "Where's Yingying?"
"The eldest lady is still sleeping." Seeing Zhang Shou turning his head and looking at him in astonishment, Ah Liu didn't explain. He looked at the stove of soothing incense in the corner. At this time, the windows in the room had been opened for ventilation, but there was still a faint trace of air in the air.
Smelling the sweet fragrance of the soothing incense, Zhang Shou suddenly understood. There is no doubt that Zhu Ying was able to lie soundly until now because of this thing.
When he got up early, he changed into a pair of sandal-colored clothes. As for why Zhao Yuan, as a villa of Zhao Guogong, had clothes that fit his size, he didn't need to think about it. He must have made ten sets, eight sets or even more of clothes early.
, and sent it to this manor under the name of Duke Zhao early.
He was too lazy to think about this kind of considerate and extreme service. When he left Nuanxiangwu, before he had time to look around, Zhu Hong had already rushed to greet him. After saluting, he said in a deep voice: "Master Shou, Zhao Yuan
After a rough inspection, all those who have committed major crimes have been locked up, but there are also countless people who have committed minor offenses. This matter is of great importance, and I have sent someone to report back to Mrs. Tai and Madam."
He paused for a moment, then whispered: "I don't want to disturb the eldest lady's sleep."
"Oh? Are you afraid that after Yingying wakes up, she will lose her temper and say that she is here, but you ignore her?" Seeing that Zhu Hong suddenly became a little embarrassed, Zhang Shou laughed and said, "If I guessed correctly,
Even if you report it, the government will probably send a message back to Yingying to have full authority over the matter."
Even if Zhu Ying's rewards and punishments are not so fair, in the eyes of the mansion's wife and Jiu Niang's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, they won't think it is a big deal. After all, after Zhu Ying has clearly expressed her attitude of wanting to grow up, on this occasion
In troubled times, they will definitely train Zhu Ying well. After all, no matter how you look at it, Zhu Ying is much more reliable than his second brother Zhu Ershao!
Zhu Hong had just tried to be safe before, fearing that Zhu Ying would be too angry if he knew that Zhao Yuan was hiding filth and all kinds of messy things. At this time, after hearing Zhang Shou's words, he suddenly woke up and suddenly realized that he
He did something wrong and stood frozen for a long time before he lowered his head.
"I was wrong. I was confused for a moment. I didn't expect that this was the Zhu family's business. The eldest lady should not have stayed out of the matter. Now that the eldest lady is still awake, Mr. Shou, can you please do it for me..."
The more he spoke, the softer his voice became, and he felt it was difficult to speak. Why did Zhang Shou come forward to correct him who had done something wrong?
Zhang Shou stared at Zhu Hong for a long time, and before anyone could finish hesitatingly, he took the initiative and said: "I'll wake her up and explain the matter clearly. But be prepared yourself, she will definitely scold you when she turns around."
pause."
Zhu Hong couldn't help but feel uneasy. If it was just scolding, that would be fine... He was afraid that the eldest lady would be angry and think that he had made his own decisions and deliberately deceived him; he was even more afraid that the madam and his wife would also think that his handling was inappropriate...
It was Hua Qiye who escorted the most important prisoners away and left him in a mess. He was so busy that he suddenly became dizzy and found that Zhu Ying had ordered Anshenxiang to rest early. After thinking about it, he decided not to go.
Wake her up and just send someone to report it directly to the mansion.
When Zhang Shou knocked on the door of Qiu Shuangzhai, he waited outside for at least two quarters of an hour before Zhu Ying opened the door and came out. Obviously, a girl who gets up early to meet people cannot be as casual as a man.
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I saw that she had changed into a begonia red dress that was very different from yesterday's men's clothing. She wore a red agate hairpin on her shiny black hair. At first glance, she looked as pretty as a flower, but she didn't look very energetic. Obviously, she had spent the first half of the night.
She didn't sleep well and now she was quite angry when she got up.
"Ah Shou, why are you up so early?" Zhu Ying resisted the urge to yawn and said listlessly, "Anyway, you have a rest today, so it doesn't matter if you return to Beijing later."
"It's getting late, look at the sun."
Seeing Zhang Shou raising his finger to the sky, Zhu Ying took a look and immediately covered the dazzling sunlight with her hands, complaining in a low voice: "I planned to sleep until noon. After staying up for half the night, I was exhausted.
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When the two girls in the room saw Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying talking, they tiptoed to bring the water out, and then they both stayed away.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Shou couldn't help but think that although Zhu Hong did not think carefully enough, if he really asked Zhu Ying to stay up late, the eldest lady would definitely be even more angry after she found out the results of the examination.
Gao, maybe he really "went on a killing spree". At that moment, he thought about his words and probably repeated Zhu Hong's words tactfully.
Sure enough, Zhu Ying, who was a little lackluster just now, forgot about her sleepiness because she was so angry.
"These damn guys... all deserve to die!" Zhu Ying felt her face was burning and her heart was blocked. She was so angry that she almost burst into flames. All the anger that had been suppressed after falling asleep last night came out.
Come up.
"Zhu Hong deserves to die. He didn't wake me up for such a big thing. He even sent someone to report to my grandmother and mother. Am I the one who stays here as a dead person? I can't kill the servants who committed the crime. Why can't I also beat him?
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"Besides, the Zhu family has Tianzhuang stone quarry in the capital. Can't we just throw them there? Those who are greedy for money and bribes will have their wealth deprived of them, and those who are seduced by women will be sent to mines where there are no women.
Coal, let those who bully superiors and subordinates do the hardest work. In short, whatever they are most obsessed with, let them do nothing!"
"Dad once told me that the law is very simple. The difference between a felony and a misdemeanor. If it's a beating, it's the number of times. If it's a prison sentence, it's just the length of time! The most serious one is losing your head!
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Zhang Shou couldn't help laughing: "I originally planned to persuade Yingying not to get angry, but I didn't expect you to think about everything. Then you go ahead. Zhao Yuan's affairs are your family's housework, you, the eldest lady,
If you come forward, I think Mrs. Tai and Aunt Jiu will support you if they know about it."
Zhu Ying just finished speaking in one breath, and then she realized that she seemed a bit domineering and fierce in her anger. She hesitated for a while, and then asked directly: "What about you, Ah Shou? Do you think I
Too heavy-handed?"
"Me?" Zhang Shou was stunned at first, and then said with a smile, "If I didn't support you, I wouldn't come here to find you. I believe you are sure of the severity of the means. Go quickly and cut through the mess quickly.
After that, I’m still waiting for you to return to Beijing together!”
"Okay, you wait for me!"
Zhu Ying suddenly had no hesitation anymore, and her brows were filled with joy. After she finished her sentence, she hurried out. After a while, her voice of giving instructions came from the other wall.
"Pass my words and call all the people to Xiaocui Hall. No one should be left behind. Within a quarter of an hour, if anyone is late, every time he is late, it will be ten big boards. I will see who dares to miss the time! Also!
Yes, send my breakfast to Xiaocuitang as well, I don’t have time to deal with those guys when I’m hungry!”
When Zhang Shou quietly left the courtyard gate and returned to Nuanxiangwu, he found that his breakfast had been delivered to the house. While eating, he could vaguely hear various shouts coming from Xiaocuitang in the south.
But without exception, as soon as the sound was released, it was immediately cut off and silenced.
After breakfast, he took Ah Liu out of Nuanxiangwu and walked all the way to the north. They walked half a circle around the huge Zhao Garden, admiring the scenery and gardens along the way. When they came to the southern gate of the garden, they met him.
A group of people dismounted in front of the door and rushed in quickly, but they were bumped into.
"Mr. Shou?" The leader, Mother Li, did not expect that Zhang Shou would be at the gate, so she called out in surprise. Seeing Zhang Shou slightly nodding to her, she quickly stepped back and curtsied, "Mrs. Tai and Madam got sick in the middle of the night.
Pigeons send messages, so..."
Zhang Shou didn't wait for her to finish her words, and said with a smile: "Yingying is being escorted to trial in Xiaocui Hall. Mother Li might as well go over and see if her judgment is fair."
Mother Li was stunned for a moment, and then nodded in agreement, but she no longer bothered to exchange greetings, and hurried towards Xiaocuitang. But after taking only two steps, she suddenly felt something in her heart.
The madam wanted to come over in person, but after discussing with the madam, she felt that it would be better to induce the eldest lady to take over the matter. Unexpectedly, the eldest lady had already acted vigorously and resolutely before she came over with the words.
If so, wouldn't it look like she couldn't trust the young lady if she rushed over in such a hurry?
Thinking of this, Mother Li immediately turned back and came to Zhang Shou with a smile on her face: "Since the eldest lady has come forward, it doesn't matter whether I go or not. But what happened last night? Can Mr. Shou personally go?"
Tell me something?"
Zhang Shouzheng was about to answer, but there was a commotion outside the gate. After a while, a general from outside walked in quickly, looked at Li's mother, then looked at him, and finally lowered his head and saluted: "Master Zhang from Qinyuan outside came here in person to ask Zhao
What happened to Yuan, do you need his help?"
Zhang Shou suddenly felt something in his heart. Master Zhang of Qinyuan...is it Zhang Chen? In this case, it would be a good opportunity to shift the blame.