The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 159 Please tell me clearly

"Why move?" Su Xiaoman wondered.

At this moment, the old lady said: "My godson is the governor of North City, so he has to stay in North City. Running back and forth is not conducive to his work."

"Godmother, you are so smart." Qin Zheng smiled and put the pork kidney that Su Xiaoman had just given him into the old lady's bowl.

The old lady laughed and said, "Godmother is not as smart as you!"

As he spoke, he took the piece of salty kidney and gave it back to Qin Zheng: "Dan'er, eat more kidneys, they are very nutritious!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Isn’t it hard to fool the old lady?

"Sir, are we really moving? We have just started construction on our bathroom and toilet." Su Xiaoman was reluctant to leave.

Qin Zheng said, "Just pretend. Otherwise, how can you use the celebration of moving to a new house to defraud people of their money?"

"Ah? Hehehe... okay!" Su Xiaoman smiled happily. My adults are so smart.

The old lady also laughed.

Qin Zheng suddenly asked, "Xiao Man, are they all here? How much have they brought?

Su Xiaoman knew that Qin Zheng was asking about the ministers' gifts, and she said dissatisfiedly, "Sir, almost all of them have arrived, but there is less than 10 million taels of silver."

Su Xiaoman has seen a lot of money now. If it were in the past, she would have been happy to death.

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "That's enough. They don't dare to leave too much money in the mansion."

"Sir!" A special agent came running over: "Your Excellency, the Prime Minister and Xia Jinzhong have not returned home yet."

Qin Zheng was shocked: "You haven't come back yet?"

The special agent reported: "Xia Jinzhong is still outside the Futian Courtyard. He sent Xia Afu inside."

Qin Zheng: “…”

Very speechless!

Why does Xia Jinzhong have to make such a simple matter so complicated?

"Tomorrow morning, spread this news like this..." Qin Zheng said.

"Yes!" The special agent turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait!" Qin Zheng called him.

He picked up the plate of kidney slices, put two large steamed buns on it, and handed it to the special agent: "You've worked so hard, take this to replenish your energy!"

"Thank you, sir!" The special agent was overjoyed and took it and left.

"Sir, I made that with my own hands!" Su Xiaoman looked at Qin Zheng resentfully.

Sun Tiezhu lowered his head and seemed to be eating, but his shoulders were shaking.

Even he couldn't eat it, which shows how bad the kidneys tasted. It was my eldest brother who was smart and gave it away.

Xia Mo Ning also suppressed her laughter and said nothing. However, she was very respectful to her master. It was so unpalatable, yet her master actually ate it for several days.

The old lady was always cheerful and no one could tell what she was thinking.

Qin Zheng comforted Su Xiaoman: "Xiaoman, the special forces are so hard-working. And your cooking skills are so good, and the food you make is so delicious. Let them have a taste of your cooking. It's only right to reward them!"

Being praised by the adults, Su Xiaoman smiled brightly: "You are right, adults, they work very hard. Let me buy some more kidneys and give them extra dishes starting tomorrow!"

Everyone: "..."

After dinner.

Sun Tiezhu went to the old lady's room to report.

Xia Mo Ning followed Qin Zheng to the study.

"Master, aren't you going to save Xia Bitu?" Xia Mo Ning wondered.

Qin Zheng shook his head: "I can't intervene in this matter. If I intervene, Xia Jinzhong's contribution will be lost."

Xia Mo Ning was worried: "But what if that idiot messes things up?"

Qin Zheng said quietly, "That's why I want to spread the news."

Xia Mo Ning now also enjoyed reasoning and analyzed, "Once the news spreads, it will inevitably cause a sensation. After all, they actually captured the Prime Minister and want to kill him. Futian Temple's actions will be exposed to the world. At that time, the world will be outraged. My sister won't even need to take action. To save face, the Prime Minister will have to punish them... No, he will definitely go on a killing spree. Because, not only will this save his face, it will also establish his image as a clean official."

Qin Zheng praised: "Princess, you are smart."

Xia Mo frowned and said with great joy: "Originally, Master just wanted to take them down. Xia Jinzhong could have done it, but he was so stupid! Instead, he gave Master this opportunity."

Qin Zheng said: "He's not stupid, he's just suspicious. Mo Ning, remember, never underestimate your opponent, even if he's really a fool!"

Xia Mo Ning nodded: "I understand. Master, you are... If the Prime Minister attacks the Southern King's people again this time, will they break up?"

Qin Zheng asked: "Guess."

Xia Mo Ning tilted her head in thought.

After a moment: "They originally cooperated with each other, driven by interests. It can't be said that they were very good, nor can they say they broke up. They just used each other."

Qin Zheng praised again: "The princess is getting smarter and smarter."

Xia Mo Ning's pretty face flushed: "My master taught me well!"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Alright, let's stop praising each other. Hurry up and send a pigeon to your sister so she can prepare."

"Okay!" Xia Mo Ning floated out like a butterfly.

"Mo Ning, come back!" Qin Zheng suddenly called Xia Mo Ning.

Xia Mo Ning floated back again: "What's wrong, Master?"

Qin Zheng smiled bitterly and pointed at the closed rear window.

An upside-down head was reflected in the rear window.

Xia Mo Ning cried speechlessly, "Uncle Yuan, why are you eavesdropping again?"

"Ahem..." Yuan Shiqing's dry cough could be heard from the back window. "Princess, there's no need to send a pigeon. I can deliver the letter!"

The reflection of the head in the rear window disappears.

Xia Mo Ning was puzzled: "Master, Uncle Yuan is very cautious, why is he so careless?"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "I've placed a few refractors in the yard. As long as he gets close to the back window, he'll be visible."

Xia Mo Ning was surprised: "Refracting mirror?"

Qin Zheng: "Go and see for yourself and you'll know."

Whoosh!

Xia Mo Ning flew out...

As soon as Xia Mo Ning left, a special agent came running to report, "Sir, Xia Jinzhong wants to see you!"

Qin Zheng was not surprised at all; "Let him in."

Soon, Xia Jinzhong walked into the study.

"Teacher!" Xia Jinzhong's face turned slightly red.

He really didn't want to ask Qin Zheng for help.

However, I don’t know how to rescue my adoptive father.

I've been waiting for a whole day, but the housekeeper still hasn't come out.

He also realized that he had done something stupid. How could he let the housekeeper in? Isn't that like throwing meat buns at a dog?

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "I've already sent someone to spread the news. You just need to report the case to the Ministry of Rites. After all, Futian Temple is under the Ministry of Rites."

Xia Jinzhong was shocked: "Doesn't this mean that this matter has been made public?"

Qin Zheng glanced at him and said, "Everyone knows that only your adoptive father can save you."

Xia Jinzhong was puzzled and asked, "Teacher, please explain!"

Qin Zheng didn't mock him. He knew Xia Jinzhong was just an ordinary person with an ordinary mind. It was normal for him to be confused.

He patiently said, "You have made great contributions in investigating Futian Temple. Your merits can offset your mistakes. Do you understand?"

Xia Jinzhong suddenly had an epiphany and understood everything.

It turns out that his adoptive father risked his life to enter Futianyuan just for him?

The adoptive father is an undercover agent, so give him the credit to offset his mistakes!

It's that simple!

He didn't even think of it?

Xia Jinzhong's face flushed: "Teacher, I am ashamed!"

This sentence was both a self-blame for his stupidity and an apology for instigating the Beichen spy to assassinate Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng smiled calmly: "Go ahead, remember, you have to report to the Ministry of Rites before noon tomorrow!"

"Why tomorrow noon?" Xia Jinzhong wondered.

Qin Zheng said, "News needs time to ferment. It will only be effective if it is spread at the right time. If you had spread the news as soon as you got it, your adoptive father wouldn't have to stay there tonight!"

"Student, take your leave!" Xia Jinzhong's old face turned red and he left embarrassedly.

At this moment, he felt mixed emotions!

Qin Zheng looked at his back, shook his head and sighed in his heart, it’s really not easy to be an old fox!

The palace!

Empress Xia Mochu didn't even have a good dinner.

"Why hasn't Xia Jinzhong made any movement yet?" Xia Mochu asked anxiously.

Xia Jinzhong colluded with Beichen to assassinate Qin Zheng and two others. If she continued to tolerate their evil deeds as she had done before, her imperial power would be gone.

Fortunately, Qin Zheng was able to save the situation once.

But why is Xia Jinzhong so stupid?

Li Qiuhan comforted him: "Qin Zheng has always been cautious in his work. Your Majesty, don't worry. It should be soon."

"Your Majesty!" Just then, An Dehai walked in. "Yuan Shiqing sent a letter by carrier pigeon."

As he spoke, he presented a note to the empress.