Grandfather's idea was changed, and the military power was still in their own hands.
But there is still a long way to go, so we cannot take it lightly——
"The most important thing we need to do now is to take more precautions and not let anyone take advantage of the loopholes." Zheng Guozheng said seductively: "But the surface should not be revealed too much, so as not to backfire."
Xu Mingyi heard this and explained the secret correspondence between Zhan Qian and the Xia family.
After hearing this, the Duke of Zhen Guo thought thoughtfully and made a decision immediately: "Zhao Zhao has done a good job. From tonight on, I will send someone else to carefully watch the actions of the Zhan family."
Regardless of whether Xia Tingzhen intends to deal with their Zhenguo government, this person is the most trusted official of the emperor, and he cannot treat anyone who is involved with him carelessly from now on.
Xu Mingyi nodded and said: "If the people sent by my grandfather notice anything strange, I hope my grandfather can inform my granddaughter in time."
There were only so many things that Uncle Zhu could notice, so since my grandfather decided to take the initiative, it was of course the best thing to do.
"Why go to all this trouble? If you really find out something, I will just ask them to report it to you. If you want them to do anything, just tell them to do it!" Zhen Guogong said directly.
Xu Mingyi was surprised.
Even though she was very clear about her grandfather's love for her, she couldn't help but feel a little stunned at this moment.
To put a confidant in her hands like this is related to the safety of the town government. This is beyond the scope of favor——
"Does Grandpa believe in me that much?"
The old man seemed to have heard something very funny and asked her: "My own granddaughter doesn't believe it, who else will I believe?"
Then he stroked his beard and said with a smile: "What's more, Zhao Zhao is the lucky star of our Zhenguo Palace!"
This child, from birth to now, has brought him so much good luck.
Even for such an important matter now, luckily someone clearly reminds me——
Xu Mingyi couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
Then she should do what a "lucky star" should do.
…
The next day, Xu Mingyi went to Shang Yu Pavilion with Princess Feng.
Shang Yuge is the largest jewelry store in Beijing, and most of its customers are the rich and powerful.
Two months ago, Princess Yufeng ordered a set of jewelry here. Today she came here to inspect the finished product to see if there is any room for improvement.
"Why don't you ask someone to send it directly to the eldest princess's mansion?" Xu Mingyi was invited to the private room by the store clerk, and Xu Mingyi said casually as he sat down: "I made this trip all the way."
Jiao Jiao has a lazy temperament and does not like to go to these lively places on weekdays.
"This is used as a birthday gift for my mother. Naturally, I can't let her know about it. Otherwise, wouldn't it be boring?" Princess Yufeng said: "When I ordered someone to take the box of rubies from the warehouse, I didn't know why.
The news reached my mother's ears, and when she asked me about it, I said I gave it to you, so she didn't become suspicious."
She didn't pick out a gem here, so she thought she had some at home, so she took it and used it.
"You are good at using me as a shield."
Xu Mingyi took a sip of tea and looked around the elegant room in a good mood.
It is said that it was in this shop that she and Jiao Jiao first met when they were young.
Therefore, when Jiao Jiao grew up, she once said seriously that it was wealth that made them meet.
Not long after, the female shopkeeper of the shop walked in with two neatly dressed girls.
"I have met Princess Yufeng, Miss Xu."
The female shopkeeper, who is about thirty-five years old and wearing a green embroidered lotus pattern, has a pair of shrewd eyes with a respectful and kind smile.
Xu Mingyi nodded to her, his eyes lingering on her hands clasped in front of her for a moment.
This wife of the Yu family, who is quite famous in the capital, is used to meeting the female relatives of powerful and powerful families in the capital. Although Jiao Jiao is the princess, her nervousness at this time seems to be somewhat strange.
The two girls brought the two trays to Princess Yufeng, and the female shopkeeper took off the red cloth covering them.
"Princess, please take a look first..."
Princess Yufeng looked over.
The tray was padded with fine jade-colored silk, and nearly twenty pieces of jewelry, large and small, were placed on it. From hairpins to earrings, they were all exquisite and dazzling.
However, Xu Mingyi soon realized something was wrong.
Princess Yufeng also frowned.
"Why is it that only one of these pair of flying phoenix and moon hairpins is inlaid with precious stones?"
She had promised to set the two largest rubies on the two hairpins, but now the head of the other hairpin was bare.
I thought it was delayed by some kind of craftsmanship, but I heard the female shopkeeper say: "I dare not hide such a big thing from the princess, and the other gem... I haven't been able to find it yet."
Princess Yufeng's face turned cold.
"You mean - lost?"
The pressure came over her, and the female shopkeeper lifted up her skirt and knelt down.
"Back to the princess, the shop's employees are careless. I didn't know that Xu Ying was actually a white-eyed wolf with dirty hands and feet. She had worked in the shop for many years and had to be respected by everyone. No one thought about guarding her.
So he secretly stole the gem and then ran away without a trace!"
The female shopkeeper had a bitter look on her face: "The civilian woman has reported this matter to the government, but the whereabouts of Xu Ying have not been found yet."
"When did this happen?" Princess Yufeng asked coldly.
"It was a month ago when I returned to the princess..."
Princess Yufeng was furious.
"It's been going on for so long, and you didn't tell me until today. Why don't you dare to hide it? Can you afford to delay my affairs?"
She was just wearing a set of jewelry, but she could encounter such a terrible thing!
"Yes, it's the common woman's fault. Please punish the princess." The female shopkeeper kowtowed her head.
She reported the matter to her boss, who wanted to report the news to the official and wait for the news, while also seeing if she could find another piece from elsewhere, which would require at least 80% similar gemstones - but who knew that neither of these two things would progress.
smoothly.
Today is the two-month period, and I really can't hide it anymore. And the owner who made the blind decision in the first place will never be able to take responsibility. She can only make amends for this sin.
Seeing that his friend was about to get angry, Xu Mingyi raised his hand and pressed the girl's palm on the coffee table.
"The top priority now is to get this set of jewelry out as soon as possible without delaying the business." She said, "I also have some rubies at home. I will ask someone to send them over. I should be able to pick out a piece that can be used."
"But my mother's birthday is only half a month away. Can I make it in time?"
It takes a lot of time to polish a gemstone to set it in place.
"Half a month is enough time!" The female shopkeeper said quickly: "Princess, please rest assured that nothing will happen again this time! This time the mistake was made by the shop. To express apology, the money used for the materials and
The wages will be waived, and after the gem is recovered, it will be returned to the princess intact—"
It’s just Xu Ying. If you can’t get her back in one month, how can you not get her back in two months or half a year?
Princess Yufeng's face softened slightly.
Naturally, it was not for the mere thousand taels of silver that was spared, but because there was still room for resolution of the matter.
Fortunately, Zhaozhao is there.
Fortunately, there is a girl from the Xu family - at the same moment, the female shopkeeper said happily in her heart.
"The shopkeeper just said that Xu Ying from your store stole the ruby?" Xu Mingyi asked.
