After that, after doctor's diagnosis and treatment, Zeng Hong finally woke up from his coma.
"Um, where am I?"
As Zeng Hong spoke, he wanted to struggle to get up from the bed. Seeing this, the person responsible for taking care of him quickly stepped forward, helped Zeng Hong up, and then asked excitedly.
"Patriarch, you're awake. Do you feel uncomfortable in any way? Do you need me to call a doctor for you?"
After hearing this, Zeng Hong shook his head subconsciously, with a confused look on his face, and asked the person.
"Where is this place? Why am I here?"
Seeing Zeng Hong, the 61st patriarch of the Zeng clan, asking him for the specific reasons, this man did not dare to hide anything and immediately recounted everything he knew.
"Patriarch, the thing is like this, before you..."
Through this person's narration, Zeng Hong finally recalled everything that had happened before. Immediately, he saw his face gloomy, called this person to his side, and gave instructions.
"You should immediately send someone to the Kong family in Qufu to tell them the news!"
"Yes, patriarch!"
Faced with Zeng Hong's instructions, this person did not dare to show any hesitation and immediately turned around and left.
Zeng Hong looked at the departing figure of the visitor, turned his gaze away, and said silently to himself.
"Hmph, Hai Rui, just wait for me. I will cut you into pieces to vent my hatred!"
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On the other side, Jiaxiang County Government Hall.
At this moment, Jiaxiang County Magistrate Zhou Wande couldn't help but break into a cold sweat as he looked at the menacing Hai Rui and his party.
Not long ago, after Hai Rui escorted all the Zeng clan members captured from Zongsheng Temple away, in order to avoid long nights and dreams, Hai Rui finally decided to launch a surprise interrogation of these Zeng clan members at the local county government.
Seeing this situation, Guan Rui, a member of the Jinyiwei family, took the initiative to request Hai Rui to hand over the interrogation to the Jinyiwei.
When Hai Rui heard this, he naturally did what he wanted. After getting Hai Rui's permission, Guan Rui took the troops of Jin Yiwei and asked Jiaxiang County Magistrate Zhou Wande where the cell was. All the Zeng clan members who were captured were taken prisoner.
Not long after, shrill screams came from the cell.
"Sir...sir, tea...tea is here!"
Zhou Wande turned his gaze to Hai Rui and spoke cautiously.
As soon as he finished speaking, several subordinate officials came forward tremblingly and brought a cup of hot tea to Hai Rui, Commander Zhang Yuan and others.
Seeing this, Hai Rui nodded slightly and immediately spoke.
"Well, I'm sorry to bother you, Mr. Zhou!"
Hearing Hai Rui's words, Jiaxiang County Magistrate Zhou Wande's face suddenly showed a flattered expression and he spoke quickly.
"Everywhere, the Censor is serious!"
After saying this, Zhou Wande carefully observed the expression on Hai Rui's face. After organizing the words in his mind, he boldly asked Hai Rui.
"Sir... Your Excellency, I... I am very curious as to why you came to this sleepy Jiaxiang County?"
After Zhou Wande said this, perhaps he was afraid of angering Hai Rui, so he hurriedly explained.
"Sir...sir, please don't misunderstand me. I'm just curious and have no other intentions!"
When Hai Rui heard this, he did not respond immediately. Instead, he picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and spoke slowly.
"Master Zhou, are you sure you want to know about this?"
When Zhou Wande heard what Hai Rui said, his face was suddenly covered in panic. He quickly waved his hands and said in panic.
"Sir... Your Excellency, I don't want to know anything. You just said nothing to me, okay?"
Hai Rui took in the expression on Zhou Wande's face, quickly put the teacup in his hand back to its original position, and said to himself.
"Actually, it's not a big deal. Mr. Zhou, you should know what day today is, right?"
As soon as Hai Rui finished speaking, Zhou Wande fell into deep thought. Even though he racked his brains, he still couldn't figure out what day it was today.
Soon after, Zhou Wande seemed to suddenly understand something, and looked at Hai Rui with shock in his eyes.
"Master Du Yushi, the official suddenly remembered that today is the day for the Zeng family to worship their ancestors in the Zongsheng Temple. Is it possible..."
Facing Zhou Wande's extremely puzzled gaze, Hai Rui nodded and immediately responded.
"Well, yes, his Zeng family is related to the White Lotus Sect. This officer is here to deal with this matter!"
"What...what, the White Lotus Sect!"
After hearing what Hai Rui said, Zhou Wande's face was suddenly shrouded in endless panic, and he subconsciously lost his voice.
But soon, Zhou Wande realized his recklessness and quickly lowered his head without saying a word.
Even though Zhou Wande is only a small county magistrate, he is very clear in his heart about the seriousness of this matter, because anyone who colludes with the White Lotus Sect will eventually be unable to escape the fate of having their homes confiscated and their entire clan exterminated!
Even if your family is rich and there are people in the court, so what? Once you get involved with the White Lotus Sect, you will be in trouble with the imperial court!
In the eyes of the court, you are a veritable rebel, and you are also the kind of rebel who may incite the people to rebel at any time!
"It seems that this Zeng family is on the verge of death!"
After Zhou Wande said this with emotion, an idea suddenly flashed in his mind, and he thought so.
"That's not right. Logically speaking, why would the Imperial Censor tell me, a little magistrate, about such an important matter?"
"Is it possible, Lord Censor, that there is something you need me to do?"
Immediately, Zhou Wande came back to his senses, with a fawning look on his face. He turned his gaze to Hai Rui and said, "Master Du Yushi, if there is anything I need to do for you, just say it. I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
When Hai Rui heard this, after thinking about it for a moment, he nodded slightly and said.
"Speaking of which, I do have something you need to do here!"
When Zhou Wande heard what Hai Rui said, his face became even more excited. For him, this was an excellent opportunity to make a comeback!
After all, the person in front of me is the left deputy censor who was sent by the imperial court to investigate the case. Rounding it off, he can barely be regarded as half an imperial envoy!
Thinking of this, Zhou Wande suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked Hai Rui in a slightly trembling voice.
"Please make it clear, sir, that I will do my best!"
Hai Rui saw the expression on Zhou Wande's face, and after pondering for a moment, he immediately gave instructions.
"In this case, you immediately send people to spread the news, saying that the Zeng family is related to the White Lotus Sect. Everyone involved has been captured by me and is now being interrogated non-stop!"
After listening to Hai Rui's instructions, Zhou Wande suddenly stood up from his seat and responded without thinking.
"Yes, sir, I will do it now!"
After the words fell, Zhou Wande walked out of the hall, called his subordinates, and after whispering a few words in his ears, those subordinates left in a hurry.
The commander on the side, Zhang Yuan, looked puzzled. He lowered his voice and asked Hai Rui.
"Sir, what are you..."
Upon hearing this, Hai Rui glanced at Zhang Yuan and explained with a confident look.
"Don't worry, this is the effect I want, give them a move to knock down the mountain and shake the tiger!"
"The initiative is now in our hands. The more they panic, the more flaws they will expose!"
(End of chapter)
