The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 158 Suspicion Kills

Xia Jinzhong rode his horse at full speed and headed straight for Futianyuan.

While running, Xia Jinzhong suddenly pulled the reins.

wrong!

The adoptive father and Qin Zheng were together, and Qin Zheng just watched helplessly as the adoptive father was taken away?

My adoptive father was captured just like that?

Could it be that the two of them were going to conduct a secret investigation again, just like the last time they went to the prison?

If it's a secret visit, wouldn't I be ruining my adoptive father's good fortune if I went there in such a hurry?

But why did Qin Zheng inform him?

This matter was a huge matter for ordinary people, but it was a small matter for his adoptive father and Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng informed him that he was definitely not asking him to go and rescue.

Then why?

Xia Jinzhong sat on his horse and paused for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out.

To be on the safe side, Xia Jinzhong rode back to the Prime Minister's Mansion and changed into cloth clothes. He wanted to meet his adoptive father first and find out the situation.

Suddenly, he thought that even though the other party wouldn't recognize him if he went like this, there would definitely be only two possible outcomes.

If he didn't bribe the people at Futianyuan, he would definitely not be able to see his adoptive father. He understood this better than anyone else.

If he gave a bribe of silver, it is very likely that Futianyuan would definitely release his adoptive father. But it would still ruin his adoptive father's good fortune.

"Uncle Fu?" Xia Jinzhong called the old butler Xia Afu.

Futianyuan.

Xia Bitu was chatting with the old man when suddenly the door opened and an old man walked in.

Xia Bitu was shocked when he saw it: "Afu?"

"Master, are you okay?" Xia Afu was about to kneel down and kowtow.

Xia Bitu stopped him: "How did you get in?"

Xia Afu glanced at the old man.

Xia Bitu said, "No problem!"

Xia Afu then said, "Young Master is afraid of ruining the Master's good deeds, but he doesn't know what to do, so he asked this old servant to come in and take a look."

Xia Bitu smiled bitterly: "If you come in, can you still get out? If not, how can you get the news out?"

Xia Afu was stunned.

Xia Bitu sighed in his heart, Jinzhong has learned to be smarter.

He was afraid that this idiot would disguise himself and send himself in.

But what's the point of bringing Ah Fu in? The news won't get out at all!

It's such a simple matter, why make it so complicated?

This adopted son is so suspicious that he is killing people!

Xia Bitu no longer counts on Xia Jinzhong.

He believed that Qin Zheng would pay attention to him, and once he found out that he was not going back tonight, Qin Zheng would tell Xia Jinzhong what to do.

Ugh!

Xia Bitu sighed in his heart again. How could such a smart person like him raise such a fool?

Looking at the room layout, it's quite okay. Although it's a large bunk bed, the bedding is clean in order to cope with the inspection.

"Old man, take a rest. Don't worry, I'm here to make sure you're safe!" Xia Bitu said as he lay down on the bed.

The old man looked at Xia Bitu tremblingly and thought, two of you have come in, and you still want to keep me safe?

But it can also be seen that this old man is not an ordinary citizen.

But even if you are rich, once you come in, how can they let you out?

No matter how much money you spend, you can't get out.

If I let you go, what if you report it to the police?

If you had money, you should have given it to the officer when they arrested you, and they might have spared your life.

But, there was nothing he could do. Never mind, he was going to die anyway, so he might as well lie down for a while!

The old man sighed and lay down on the big bed.

"Afu, come up and have a rest too." Xia Bitu called out to Xia Afu.

Xia Afu was startled: "Master, I dare not!"

How could a servant lie with his master?

Xia Bitu laughed and said, "You can't get out for half a minute. Aren't you tired of standing there? This is an order. Come up!"

"Hey, hey, yes, sir!" Xia Afu climbed up the bunk bed tremblingly, hesitatingly,

Xia Bitu closed his eyes, and Qin Zheng's shadow was all in his mind.

He now felt that he was a little crazy, because after not seeing Qin Zheng for a day, he actually missed him.

He liked the feeling of being with Qin Zheng. Although there were intrigues, it was extremely relaxing, even pleasant.

"Woooooooo..."

"Huh?" Xia Bitu suddenly heard crying.

I thought it was an old man, but when I opened my eyes, damn, it was Ah Fu?

"Afu? What's wrong with you?" Xia Bitu was shocked.

Ah Fu has followed him for many years, so he shouldn't be so timid. So why is that?

Xia Afu burst into tears and sobbed, "Master, I never dreamed that one day I would be able to lie in the same bed with you!"

"..." Xia Bitu felt a chill...

Suddenly I remembered that Qin Zheng had a brotherly relationship with the maids and servants.

Suddenly I felt so much emotion. We should learn from Qin Zheng!

Outside Futian Courtyard, Xia Jinzhong waited until sunset, but Xia Afu did not come out.

It made him very anxious.

You idiot, didn't I tell you to carry some money? After you see the master, bribe the people at the orphanage, and you'll be out, right?

Little did he know that as soon as Xia Afu came in, all his silver was searched and taken away.

North City.

Xia Mo Ning saw the sufferings of many people and felt deeply moved.

The last incognito visit ended hastily and she didn't see anything.

It is so hard to see so many poor people living because of the exploitation and oppression by officials.

She was thankful to have met her master. Otherwise, she would never have known that under such a bright and clear sky, there was such a dark side.

All these things she saw and heard would serve as a warning to her when she ascended the throne in the future.

It was getting late, so Qin Zheng took the two of them back home.

Sun Tiezhu was still carrying his carrying pole, but all the pancakes had been eaten.

At noon, we only ate pancakes.

"Master, I want to go back to the palace to see my sister." Xia Mo Ning looked confident.

Qin Zheng knew what she was going to do. He shook his head and said, "What you see now is just the tip of the iceberg. Once you have inspected North City, it won't be too late to carry out your plan then."

Xia Mo Ning rubbed her hands together, "Oh, Master, but I can't wait any longer!"

Qin Zheng smiled bitterly: "Remember, you must keep a normal mind and stay calm to do things well."

Xia Mo Ning made a bitter face: "Okay, I'll bear with it a little longer!"

Qin Zheng suddenly noticed that Sun Tiezhu was looking at him intently, and said with a wry smile, "Tiezhu, you don't want to do something for Daqian, do you?"

Sun Tiezhu nodded vigorously and said in a deep voice, "Brother, if I can do something practical to benefit the people of Daqian, I will be safer in Daqian!"

Xia Mo Ning looked at Sun Tie Zhu strangely: "Your mother told you!"

Sun Tiezhu was surprised: "How did you know?"

Xia Mo Ning: "..."

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Mo Ning, take him with you."

"Okay!" Xia Mo understood.

If she brought the Beichen proton to benefit Daqian, it would not only provide Sun Tiezhu with security, but also prevent the negative reactions caused by her master leaving Sun Tiezhu behind, and stop the gossips of the people.

Moreover, she knew that this was not just the first time she would bring Sun Tiezhu with her, but she would have to bring him with her in the future.

Because if Sun Tiezhu becomes the emperor of Beichen, the two countries will definitely become friends based on this relationship.

If Sun Tiezhu could not become the emperor of Beichen and had to stay in Daqian, then she would have gained a capable assistant.

A hostage in Daqian can only do his duty and behave himself.

Although such people are not absolutely trustworthy, they can be used!

Moreover, once Beichen sends troops, Daqian can fully cooperate with the OP to capture Beichen with justification!

Xia Mo Ning secretly admired her master's wisdom. He saw through people's hearts so clearly that he could see what was about to happen a hundred steps away with just one step!

The three of them returned to the Shao Shi Mansion.

Su Xiaoman quickly brought the food over.

Qin Zheng took a look at the dishes and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there were no "piglets".

"Sir, your so-called birthday is coming soon. Shouldn't we make some preparations at home?" Su Xiaoman asked.

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "No need to prepare, we'll move on your birthday!"

"move place?"

Everyone was shocked.

Everything is fine, why move?