Concubine's true colors

Chapter 236
A scream like killing a pig, from Yan Sibao's mouth, howled uncontrollably, and he saw that the big flat face was also covered with bead-sized beads of sweat, and his small eyes also stared. It's about to come out of my eyes.

And the reason why he showed such a face that was so painful that it was almost hideous was because the pain of removing the nails was indeed far beyond what he could bear.

Seeing that his right hand was now dripping with blood, and the deadly pincers were moved to his fourth finger, Yan Sibao was about to collapse immediately, crying and terrified loudly:
"Take that pliers away, I'll tell you everything, I'll say anything."

Yan Sibao couldn't bear the punishment, Xiao Jinxuan had already seen this, she knew that the pain of picking off his nails alive was absolutely unbearable for him.

And the reason why Xiao Jinxuan is so confident is that this pain was in her previous life. When she was imprisoned in the dungeon of Prince Ling's Mansion, her good sister Xiao Jinyu ordered someone to cruelly abuse her.

And the reason why the other party took her concubine position and persecuted her like this is because Xiao Jinxuan's bare hands are very good at making medicinal snacks, and they were once very popular with Ji Lingfeng.

For this point, Xiao Jinyu, who had just come to the palace at that time, had long been jealous. Although she tried to cook delicious food afterwards, she was always inferior to Xiao Jinxuan in this point.

Therefore, Xiao Jinyu, who had always been conceited and proud, ordered people to pick off Xiao Jinxuan's nails one by one, and completely abolished her hands.

In this way, the other party will not be able to cook better food than her, and Xiao Jinyu will not feel that she is inferior to a concubine younger sister when it comes to cooking medicinal food.

Although the methods were cruel, Xiao Jinyu's heart was twisted. In this way, she saved her so-called self-esteem and face.

Therefore, Xiao Jinxuan knew better than anyone the pain of fingernails being picked off and her ten fingers connected to her heart. Seeing that Yan Sibao was willing to recruit, she had never had a habit of torturing others for fun, so she immediately stopped the execution, and asked in a cold voice:

"My question is actually very simple. When was the ore lode in Montenegro discovered? Zhou Xiantai mined it for a few more years, and where was the refined black iron sent? As long as you answer these few questions for me, I will give you an answer." You pain."

Yan Sibao, who was breathing heavily in pain, looked at Xiao Jinxuan's gentle expression, which made him feel even more horrified than seeing the real Hades.

Immediately, I didn't dare to delay and hurriedly replied: "Miss Xiao, the specific time when the mine was discovered was earlier than Xiao took office anyway, and during the five or six years I have been the county magistrate in Sishui County, I have privately helped out every year. , transported black iron three or four times, but the prince’s men and horses were in charge of picking up the black iron when it left Sishui County, and I really don’t know where it will be transported.”

Yan Sibao couldn't bear the punishment, his heart was almost broken by fright, and Xiao Jinxuan was not afraid that the other party would lie to her.

What's more, Yan Sibao was originally a low-level official, Zhou Xiantai did not reveal too many secrets to the other party, this was also expected by Xiao Jinxuan.

And as long as she knows that this mine is indeed owned by Zhou Xiantai, and how much black iron the other party transports out every year, this is enough for her. As for how to conduct a thorough investigation next, she thinks it is better to meet Zhou Xianrui after returning to the capital. It's safer to negotiate.

And Guo Yi, who was in charge of searching Yan's family, had already returned with great efficiency.

Looking at Yan Sibao who was shaking hands on the ground and howling, Guo Yi couldn't help but narrowed his eyes, and looked at Xiao Jinxuan with a strange expression.

When they met for the first time, Guo Yi and Xiao Jinxuan had a long conversation, and learned about each other's knowledge of the past and the present, as well as their incisive views on political power.

When they teamed up again to deal with the 300 men in Qibei, Xiao Jinxuan's majestic and intimidating aura made Guo Yi deeply convinced and willing to risk his life for the other party.

But now looking at Xiao Jinxuan, without even frowning, he ordered Yan Sibao's nails to be pulled out. This method could not be called capital punishment. Although it was not fatal, it made life worse than death.

Guo Yi believed that many men might not be able to do such a ruthless act, but Xiao Jinxuan did it without any burden.

At this time, Guo Yi really admired him. As the saying goes, those who achieve great things do not care about small things, and he can see that this handsome daughter will definitely not be a treasure in the future. She is a woman, but she must do something.

If it was said that Guo Yi regarded Xiao Jinxuan as a confidant, or even his bole before, then now he really has a little desire to follow her.

And seeing Guo Yi came back, Xiao Jinxuan immediately smiled, and said calmly:
"The errands are done quickly. Since you are back, you are in charge here. What to do with Yan Sibao and the rest of the family is up to you, Guo Yi. I and Yu Wang will take care of it for you. Just let go and do it, as long as it can appease the people of this county, even if you take the lives of all the Yan family, I will agree."

Yan Sibao smuggled black iron for Zhou Xiantai for many years, Xiao Jinxuan didn't intend to spare his life and use it to correct the Prince of Thailand in the future.

However, Yan Sibao knew too little after all, and he had no direct evidence in his hand to prove that he worked for Zhou Xiantai, not to mention that they have captured Qi Bei now, with this cronies of the Prince's Mansion, his confession is more powerful than Yan Sibao many.

In addition, just now, Xiao Jinxuan has already made an appointment with the people of Zhuluo Town, and will get rid of the two evils of Sishui County for them. Therefore, Yan Sibao, a witness, is not necessary anyway. it is good.

The things that should be done have also been done, and Xiao Jinxuan, who has explained everything well, is very tired now.

Anyway, she was very trustworthy in Guo Yi's ability, and she was determined to try the other party's ability further, so she became the hands-off shopkeeper, and accompanied by Fang Maoqing, she returned to the old man Zhao's home again.

Besides, Guo Yi did not disappoint Xiao Jinxuan's expectations. Although it was her first time to take over such a cumbersome and complicated matter, she handled it in an orderly manner.

Afterwards, Xiao Jinxuan learned that Guo Yi first pushed Yan Sibao's family to the front of the government office, and called all the people in Zhuluo Town with gongs and drums.

Then he beheaded Yan Sibao in public, his mother, Mrs. Yan who was also a villain, and his only son Yan Kuan.

However, Guo Yi, the other party's wife and daughter, didn't really kill them all. He just asked them to change out of silk and satin and put on the patched clothes of the common people, and they were not allowed to carry a tael of silver, and then they were driven out of Zhuluo Town.

Guo Yi's way of beheading evil officials and showing mercy outside the law really won the unanimous applause of the people in Zhuluo Town.

Then Guo Yi distributed all the silver and jewels confiscated from the Yan Mansion to the common people, and vigorously publicized that these are the credits of Xiao Jinxuan and Zhou Xianyu. For a while, the reputation of the two in Sishui County was soaring.

And the next good news came one after another. Zhou Xianyu flattened the Black Mountain Village, not only surrendered all the people inside, but also accidentally discovered the missing men in Zhuluo Town.

It turns out that in these years, because of the mining of iron ore in Heishan, more and more labor is needed as the mines are dug deeper and deeper. Therefore, the people left behind in the cottage have focused their attention on Zhuluo Town, which is the closest to Heishan. superior.

So just like what Zhou Xianyu speculated when he came to Zhuluo Town, these people who were born in the regular army of the Great Zhou Dynasty have now become Zhou Xiantai's left-behind soldiers. Therefore, taking advantage of the dark night, they set up a formation of dragons and snakes, deliberately pretending to be ghosts and abducting the young and strong labor force in the town, and laboring them all year round.

Now that Heishanzhai was destroyed, those who were lucky enough not to die from enslavement were rescued and could return home safely, and among these fateful people was Old Man Zhao's son who had been missing for many years.

The father and son reunited after a long absence, old man Zhao was crying hoarsely, and dragged his son, kowtowing to Xiao Jinxuan and Zhou Xianyu, he couldn't help himself.

Now, in fact, the people in Zhuluo Town have the same mentality as the old man Zhao, so they learned that Xiao Jinxuan and the others were about to leave for Beijing after a two-day rest, and immediately everyone rushed to Zhao's house spontaneously. In the courtyard, the benefactors of the whole town were going to be sent off, and there were many of them, who were already crying with excitement.

Almost Xiao Jinxuan was fully dressed, and the moment Zhou Xianyu opened the door and walked out of the brocade skirt that Zhou Xianyu bought for her, she was immediately surrounded by the people, and they all presented the gifts they had prepared before leaving to Pass it forward.

But looking at the people now, some brought a small bamboo basket with their own eggs in it, some brought a basket of fresh autumn bamboo shoots, and some even brought half a piece of pork.

A few old women who were getting old and reunited with their sons also sent the soles of their shoes and the dried vegetables they dried at home to Xiao Jinxuan.

Looking at the enthusiasm of the people in front of her, although the things they sent may not be as valuable as Xiao Jinxuan's ordinary pearl hairpin, but this sincere and simple heart still moved her very much.

Immediately, she didn't want to disobey everyone's kindness. Although Xiao Jinxuan basically didn't need all these things, she still ordered people to quickly take them all.

Then under the protection of Zhou Xianyu, she was able to pass through the crowd and came to the side of the carriage, and then gave a dignified blessing to the people who came to see them off.

"Everyone, don't give it away anymore. Speaking of it, we have disturbed everyone, and Jinxuan has accepted your wishes. Everyone, please leave."

Hearing this, the old man Zhao walked out of the crowd with tears in his eyes, and then he saw him approaching and was about to kneel again, but fortunately Zhou Xianyu had quick eyesight and quick hands, and forcibly supported him again.

Looking at the old man Zhao's family wanting to kneel down and thank her, Xiao Jinxuan smiled helplessly, then supported the old man, and said softly:
"Father, what are you doing? I've lived in your house these days. Thanks to your shelter, His Royal Highness can recuperate at ease. If you are bowing to us, it will be too alien."

Without giving the old man Zhao another chance to thank you, Xiao Jinxuan hurriedly said with a smile:

"If you really want to thank me, Jinxuan has something to trouble you to nod in response. I don't know what kind of character you think Guo Yi is, and he is worthy to be your old grandson-in-law."

(End of this chapter)