I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 369
"Yes, Mr. Imperial Envoy, except for the part that was handed in, the food collected on weekdays was sent to these three rice shops!"

Hai Rui couldn't help frowning when he heard this, and immediately asked.

"Then do you know who opened these three rice shops?"

Hearing this, the official shook his head with a look of helplessness on his face.

"Master Imperial Envoy, the subordinate officials are just doing things for them, how could they know this kind of news?"

"However, I heard that the three rice shops have a lot of background, and it is said that they have connections with the capital."

Just when Hai Rui wanted to continue asking questions, there was a sound of horseshoes on the road not far away, and a large number of guards were heading towards Shiqiao Village at high speed.

Yang Yinglin was waving the whip in his hand vigorously, the maroon horse under him was suffering from pain, and moved faster.

"Drive!"

"Hurry up, hurry up, if something happens to the imperial envoy, you will all have to be buried with him!"

Yang Yinglin looked at Shiqiao Village, which was close at hand, with a serious look on his face.

Earlier, Yang Yinglin was ordered by Henan governor Pan Xian to visit Hai Rui at the post station, intending to inquire about some news.

After the guard on duty went in to report, Yang Yinglin waited patiently in the waiting room.

Time passed by like this, and when Yang Yinglin got a little impatient, the guard who went in to report earlier came out with a pale face and trembling body. After a long time in a daze, he said slowly.

"My... my lord, the imperial envoy is gone!"

"what!"

Hearing these words, Yang Yinglin panicked immediately. At this moment, he didn't care about other matters, and hurriedly asked the guards.

"What did you say, say it again, the imperial envoy is gone!"

"Yes, my lord, the imperial envoy was still in the room last night. When I went in to report just now, I found that there was no one in the room. Not only that, the imperial envoy's personal bodyguard, Xiao Er, was also missing!"

After learning the exact news from the guards, Yang Yinglin only felt his scalp go numb, staggered, and almost fell to the ground.

He couldn't imagine what would happen to him if something happened to the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court in Henan!
Soon, Yang Yinglin came to his senses, and he immediately called his subordinates to tell Pan Xian the news.

Then he activated his network and dispatched the entire Kaifeng mansion to search for Hai Rui's whereabouts.

The hard work paid off, and finally, Yang Yinglin learned from a nearby street vendor that two figures in coarse linen slipped out from the side door of the inn when it was just dawn.

After learning the news, Yang Yinglin was ecstatic, and immediately informed Pan Xian of the news, and then personally led people to search along the way.

Finally, he got the news that two men in coarse linen went to Shiqiao Village.

After this, Yang Yinglin rode on a fast horse, brought a large number of guards, and attacked Shiqiao Village, and the previous scene happened.

When Yang Yinglin saw Hai Rui's figure, he breathed a sigh of relief, but when he saw the situation around him clearly, he couldn't help but gasp.

"It's over, the imperial envoy didn't just follow the clues to find out something?"

With such a mood in mind, Yang Yinglin got off his horse and came to Hai Rui. After hesitating for a moment, he said respectfully.

"The lower official has seen the imperial envoy!"

Seeing Yang Yinglin rushing to Shiqiao Village, Hai Rui didn't show any surprise on his face, as if he had expected it.

After sizing Yang Yinglin up and down, Hai Rui turned his gaze away, pointed at the few officials at the side, and immediately gave instructions.

"You came at a good time, let me deal with these black sheep who oppress the people and extort money!"

Yang Yinglin looked in the direction Hai Rui was pointing at, and saw that many officials present were kneeling on the ground at this moment, kowtowing on the ground continuously, begging for Hai Rui's forgiveness.

Since Hai Rui, the imperial envoy, spoke in person, Yang Yinglin had no reason to refuse, so he waved his hand abruptly and ordered to the guards behind him.

"Come on, let me take down all these black sheep who oppress the people!"

"It must be dealt with strictly and severely!"

"Yes, Your Excellency the Chief Executive!"

As soon as the words fell, the group of guards behind them, like hungry wolves seeing sheep, pounced on them, and soon, the group of officials before them were completely controlled.

Seeing this situation, Hai Rui nodded his head imperceptibly, as if he was quite satisfied with Yang Yinglin's performance.

Seeing that the matter was almost handled, Yang Yinglin stepped forward, carefully considered his words, and carefully asked Hai Rui.

"Master Imperial Envoy, please forgive me for talking too much, what are you doing here?"

Hai Rui heard this, turned around, looked at Yang Yinglin, and said with a half smile.

"Why, are you curious?"

Seeing this, Yang Yinglin's expression turned serious, his face was full of humility, and he immediately apologized to Hai Rui.

"Master Imperial Envoy, I'm just worried about you..."

Before Yang Yinglin finished speaking, Hai Rui interrupted him.

"A few days ago, I heard that the scenery here is very good, so I thought of coming here to have a look."

When Hai Rui said this, he paused for a moment, then continued.

"Who knows, but let me see this group of evil officials wantonly oppressing the people!"

"As an official of the imperial court, I am also an imperial envoy sent by His Majesty. Seeing this injustice, is there any reason to let it go?"

Seeing this, Yang Yinglin felt something was wrong in his heart, fine sweat appeared on his forehead, and he quickly admitted his mistake to Hai Rui.

"Master Imperial Envoy, this is all the fault of the subordinate officials. They failed to manage these subordinates well, which led to them wantonly exploiting and exploiting the common people!"

"After the subordinate officials go back, they must strictly restrain their subordinates, and strive to prevent this kind of thing from happening again."

After listening to Yang Yinglin's explanation, Hai Rui responded in a subtle way.

"Ah."

After secretly observing the expression on Hai Rui's face, Yang Yinglin knew that this matter should be over like this, at worst, he would just make an apology to Hai Rui at the banquet tonight!
Immediately, Yang Yinglin turned his gaze to the official who was tied up with ropes and asked Hai Rui.

"My lord, how should he deal with it?"

Seeing this situation, the official's face immediately turned serious, trembling all over, waiting for Hai Rui's decision.

Hai Rui waved his hand quite casually and said slowly.

"This person was rude before and offended this official. I plan to deal with him personally, so you don't have to worry about it!"

Hearing this, although Yang Yinglin felt extremely unwilling, he had no choice but to give up.

He knew that this person had already been saved by Hai Rui, and he might have told Hai Rui everything he knew.

Thinking of this, Yang Yinglin narrowed his eyes, wondering what he was thinking.

After a long time, Yang Yinglin came back to his senses, turned his gaze to Hai Rui, and carefully gave his suggestion.

"My lord, should we go back?"

At this moment, the villagers of Shiqiao Village stepped forward one after another, wanting to thank Hai Rui, the lifesaver, face to face.

However, due to the obstruction of the guards, they were stopped not far away.

Immediately, under Li Zheng's leadership, the villagers of Shiqiao Village knelt down on the ground in unison, expressing their gratitude to Hai Rui in their own way.

"Master Qingtian!"

Seeing this situation, Hai Rui couldn't help but feel something in his heart. Regardless of the guard's dissuasion, he stepped forward to help the villagers on the ground one by one.

(End of this chapter)