Zhou Xiuniang's family came in, followed by Dong Songchen. Zhou Xiuniang's face was full of doubts.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong with Miss Yang? Why is she so angry?"
Zhao Hong stood up and shook his head.
"Nothing? Why are you free today? My mother-in-law is here too."
Today, Zhou Ping and his mother-in-law, Zhou Gao, both came here. I wonder if it was because of his playboy brother-in-law.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
Zhou Xiuniang knelt down, and then Zhou's mother and son knelt down. Zhao Hong felt it and helped everyone up.
"What's going on? Why are you looking so sad? Did something happen to Zhou An again?"
Thinking of his brother-in-law, Zhao Hong couldn't help but have a headache.
Last spring, because of the verbal conflict, he was so angry that he asked Zhou An to go to Jinling Martial Arts Hall to further his studies. As a result, Zhou An did not go, and was still living happily in Lin'an Mansion.
Mother Zhou and her son looked at each other, Zhou Gao looked embarrassed and nodded towards her daughter.
"Ms., it's my father. He is outside..."
Zhou Xiuniang's face turned red and she was speechless.
"Tarzan?"
Zhao Hong looked at his frowning mother-in-law in surprise, and understood something in his heart.
"Brother, what happened to Old Taishan? Did he commit murder and set fire?"
Seeing that the Zhou family members were hesitant to speak and had troubled expressions on their faces, it was estimated that the father-in-law was involved in a romantic affair, and there could be no other reasons.
"Your Majesty, there was no murder or arson. My father was with a government prostitute who had just been relieved of his lowly status. He is now living in the court prostitute's attic. No one can persuade him to go home, and he doesn't care about the shipbuilding business. There is nothing we can do. "
Sure enough, Zhou Ping had a dark face and said something resentful.
Zhao Hong nodded slightly. As he expected, my father-in-law was full of love and let himself go.
"I'm so old and shameless. It's really a shame!"
Mother-in-law Zhou Gao couldn't help it, and broke out in a low voice with a dark face.
"Your Majesty, my father did this scandal and it got published in the newspapers. It really embarrasses your Majesty!"
Zhou Xiuniang finally got to the basics.
Zhao Hong glanced at Zhou Ping, their eyes locked, and Zhao Hong understood instantly.
It seems that his father-in-law has been targeted by someone with the intention of causing trouble for him.
"Xiu Niang, eldest brother, Lao Taishan is your biological father after all. Getting angry won't solve the problem. As for affecting me, you don't have to worry at all."
Zhao Hong laughed, and when he saw his mother-in-law's sad face, he quickly put away his smile and turned serious again.
"What's the use of complaining? Since it has been published in the newspaper, it should be regarded as promoting the good governance of the court. Look, do you want me to let the imperial army go and arrest Lao Taishan and lock him up for a few days?"
At that time, Zhou Guozhang cheated on the brothel and the remaining flowers were in ruins.
This title is eye-catching enough.
However, the three members of the father-in-law's family went out, obviously not because of the father-in-law Hongxing's affair, but because they were worried about his thunderous wrath.
As soon as you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea. The Zhou family also began to worry about gains and losses.
"Your Majesty, no need! No need!"
Mrs. Zhou Gao quickly waved her hands with an apologetic smile on her face.
"Your Majesty, we won't interrupt you. Don't be too tired."
Originally, he was afraid that this incident would make Zhao Hong angry. As for her husband, Zhou Jiacheng, he was having fun. I still don’t know what kind of man my man is.
"Mother-in-law, you don't have to worry too much. If you wander outside for a few days, Taishan will come back. As for me, just don't worry!"
Zhao Hong reassured Zhou, mother and son, and secretly shook his head.
Compared to the Zhou family, Yang Yita is too ignorant when it comes to following the rules.
Zhou's mother and son were relieved and stood up to leave. Zhao Hong also stood up to see them off, and suddenly his mind was agitated.
"Brother, wait a moment!"
"Your Majesty, what else can I do?"
Zhou Ping was startled, stopped and turned around.
My brother-in-law is not trying to vent his anger on others, is he?
Zhou's mother and daughter decided to leave, and Zhao Hong returned to the topic.
"Brother, you just said that my father-in-law was entangled with a prostitute who had just been expelled from the government. What did you mean by that just now?"
"Your Majesty, the official prostitutes were relieved of their humble status just a few years ago. Gao Dingzi implemented the New Deal on Liangzhe Road, and the officials of the imperial court violated it, and even some high-ranking officials openly obstructed it."
Zhou Ping looked at Zhao Hong with something else in his eyes.
"Are their crimes proven?"
Zhao Hong suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke softly.
Speaking of nourishing energy, his character is too strong and does not seem suitable for politics, let alone becoming the leader of a country.
"Your Majesty, we are all close. Do you want to arrest them all?"
"How brave you are!"
Zhao Hong waved his hand and returned to the chair to sit down.
"No, continue to collect evidence and don't alert others."
The New Deal has been implemented in Liangzhe Road for a year. How come the conversion of official prostitutes into good status was only completed a year ago?
Under the emperor's feet, the implementation of the New Deal was so slow, and now it is jumping up and down to prevent him from sending troops northward.
The power of conservatives is huge, and they are even more courageous.
The guard came in and reported that it was Xu Liang who wanted to see him.
"Your Majesty, do you want to take a break and let Deputy Chief Xu go back first?"
Dong Songchen saw that Zhao Hong looked ugly and spoke cautiously.
The emperor was fighting for power with the ministers, one person was fighting against several others, and there were constraints from the ancestral family law. As she said, she was dancing in shackles.
However, given the emperor's fierceness and ruthlessness, he probably would not bow down easily.
"Let him in."
Zhao Hong shook his head and leaned back in his chair.
At this juncture, will the general of the Liangzhe Road Anti-Corruption Department bring him some unexpected surprises, so that he can prescribe the right medicine to eliminate all evil spirits?
"Your Majesty, you have an old friend who is asking to see you outside the palace. Do you want to see her?"
Xu Liang came in and greeted Zhao Hong with a strange look on his face.
Old friend?
Zhao Hong couldn't help but be startled. Seeing the smile on Xu Liang's face, he smiled.
"Of course we have to meet old friends again."
As the head of the Anti-Corruption Department of Liangzhe Road, Xu Liang would not bring in irrelevant people at this time, but who knows?
"Xu Ji has met Your Majesty!"
When an old friend comes in, he bows to him frequently, but his demeanor remains the same.
"Xu Ji, long time no see! Are you okay?"
Zhao Hong was filled with emotions. The woman in front of her still has the same grace and grace, she was once his woman, but her face has a lot of tainted look.
It’s not easy for anyone in this world.
"Xu Ji, don't you have something to see His Majesty? Just tell me."
Xu Liang cleared his throat and said.
Pretend to be a ghost!
Zhao Hong glanced at Xu Liang. This guy is still doing these things at this time. Doesn’t he think he is not messy enough?
There are already four beauties in the harem: Zhou Xiuniang, Yang Yi, Cuizhu, and Li Weiming. Plus Jia Sijin, who is about to enter the palace, there are already five concubines.
If there was another Xu Ji, it would be a party of six.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Everything is well with me. I am asking to see Your Majesty today because I have no choice but to come to see Your Majesty. I am on the line between life and death."
Xu Ji cautiously glanced at Zhao Hong and quickly looked away.
Today's Zhao Hong is different from the past. The Ninth Five Supreme Being is decisive in killing, as evidenced by Shi Miyuan's fate. Besides, Zhao Hong has many things to do every day and has no time to waste on trivial matters like hers. Hearing her words is already a blessing.
She was actually uneasy in her heart. She didn't know whether Zhao Hong would hold grudges or hold back. But she had no choice but to hope that Zhao Hong would be merciful.
"Xu Ji, don't be restrained, just say it."
Unexpectedly, Xu Ji came to ask him for help. It seems that if he wronged Xu Liang, he would also be mistaken.
This is really embarrassing, but luckily no one else knows about it.
"Your Majesty, I have something to explain to Your Majesty. I have deceived Your Majesty and aided the evildoers. Please punish me."
As Xu Ji spoke, she knelt on the ground, looking frightened.
"Oh, what's the matter? You should tell me."
Zhao Hong smiled slightly and leaned on the chair.
He didn't know what Xu Ji asked for. But what Xu Ji wants to confess is probably the old story of being an "undercover agent" in the Duke of Ji's Mansion.
To be honest, he no longer resents anyone for what happened back then, and there is no need for it at all. Put yourself in the shoes of a powerless official prostitute who is at the mercy of others, does she have a choice?
"Your Majesty, when you were in the Duke's Mansion of Ji State, your servant was assigned by Shi Miyuan to confuse Your Majesty, act as a spy for Shi Miyuan, and secretly monitor your Majesty's every word and deed. Your Majesty wants to kill or behead him, but I am willing to take the blame!"
Sure enough, Xu Ji didn't hide anything and told all the secrets of the year.
Judging from her slightly trembling body, she seemed to be really panicked and not just pretending.
After all, Zhao Hong is now committed to his words, and her life and death only depend on Zhao Hong's thoughts.
"Xu Ji, forget about what happened in the past. You came here today not just to apologize to me, right?"
Zhao Hong is simple and direct, no longer beating around the bush.
It's hard for a weak woman who can't help herself, and she is his former pillow. He really doesn't have this thought.
"Your Majesty, I came here today to save my sister. Please have mercy on me and save her!"
elder sister? Xu Ji seemed to have never mentioned in front of him that she had a sister.
It seems that Xu Ji had a lot of things hidden in her heart before.
Zhao Hong was still deep in thought, and Xu Ji couldn't wait to plead on the ground again.
"Your Majesty, as long as my sister can be rescued, I will let your Majesty handle this servant. I will be cut into pieces with a thousand cuts. I am willing to do so."
"Xu Ji, you can be considered a loyal person by coming here today. I want to ask you, are you willing to be Shi Miyuan's accomplice, or are you unable to help yourself?"
Seeing Xu Ji's pitiful appearance, Zhao Hong couldn't help but feel sympathy.
In front of beautiful women, he seems to have no lethality and is easily moved by her, regardless of sweet words or not.
"Your Majesty, Shi Miyuan is using my family to intimidate and induce me. I have no choice. Your Majesty, please kill your servant first and then save my sister!"
After Xu Ji finished speaking, she kowtowed frequently and Zhao Hong smiled bitterly.
"Xu Ji, it doesn't have to be like this. Stand up, sit down and speak slowly to see if I can really help?"
Zhao Hong waved his hand and glanced at Xu Liang beside him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! I obey your order. I will come one by one."
Xu Liang hurried over and helped Xu Ji up. Xu Ji carefully sat down on a chair nearby and started talking.
