Chaos of Ming 1628

When Zhou left, the resentment on his face was obvious to everyone.

Su couldn't help but worry: "Judging from his appearance, he probably won't let this go easily. If he has to give up all his wealth, I can actually scrape together this money."

Upon hearing this, Sun Qing raised his hand to stop him: "This kind of person is insatiable, and it's not something that can be satisfied just by us rescuing or indulging him."

"Since we've already made up our minds to improve the lives of the people of Jiahe County, this person is our obstacle."

Su's eyes widened in panic.

Meng Zhaoxiang was just as terrified, but he calmed down after a moment.

"Young Master Sun is right." Meng Zhaoxiang patted his chest. "Anyway, I've lived long enough. As long as you're safe, I'll handle anything!"

This is quite blunt; if someone wants to do anything to harm others, they can do it.

Su hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back. The two of them had long treated Sun Qing as a precious treasure, how could they bear to see him suffer any harm?

"Haha," Sun Qing couldn't help but laugh out loud, then fell silent for a moment before solemnly saying, "Since you two have treated me so well, I will certainly not let you down."

"As long as we can enable the people to live a good life, whatever we sacrifice is worthwhile." Meng Zhaoxiang's voice softened, but his tone remained firm and unquestionable.

He was fighting for the people.

Sun Qing nodded in agreement: "Yes, you don't need to worry about which day of the week it is."

"Now that we've occupied this shallow area, we can't let the poor people lose their way to make a living. I plan to build resettlement housing."

"And the location was chosen to be the mudflats west of the river."

The two men frowned at the sight of the place. They shook their heads repeatedly, saying, "This place is no good; it's too chaotic and impossible to manage."

"Even the government offices have abandoned that place, so why would you, young master, consider going there?"

Sun Qing didn't explain much. Although the two were loyal to him, their thinking was still stuck in ancient times, and their ideas were rather old-fashioned.

Building resettlement housing, constructing new cities, and developing industrial parks are all too unfamiliar to them.

Sun Qing pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "If I can save the mudflats of Hexi, what other difficulties are there?"

The two exchanged a glance, agreeing. They dared not utter another word of objection and quickly bowed, saying, "We will follow your arrangements, young master."

County government office.

All the money he had amassed throughout his life was gone. Zhou Ji couldn't eat anything, and even the tea in his cup was tasteless.

Whenever I think of Sun Qing's arrogant attitude, I feel like smashing my teacup.

"Sun Qing, Sun Qing!" He roared angrily, all alone in the courtyard.

His fists were clenched, his eyes were bloodshot, and he looked as if he wanted to devour the person in his mouth alive.

"My lord," the clerk rushed in, "good news!"

"Our people have discovered that the pretty boy who's always with Madam Ke is secretly preparing his men, apparently he has something he wants to send to the capital."

"Most importantly, they were hiding and didn't want the sedan chair carriers who came yesterday to know about this."

Zhou Ji's brows relaxed, and he glanced at the clerk: "What sedan chair bearers? Those people are clearly from the Eastern Depot."

"But what you've said is quite interesting."

Zhou Ji slammed one fist into the other palm and let out a shrill laugh: "Haha, I get it."

"What Madam Ke did was something she didn't want the eunuch faction to know."

"My chance has finally come!" Zhou Ji roared, a smirk playing on his lips. "Quick, stop that pretty boy. We can't let him get all the credit this time."

"Wasn't Wei Zhongxian's current position achieved precisely because he curried favor with Madam Ke?"

"Now, I'll let Yao Ke know that I'm even more important to her. Only by holding other people's secrets can one live a truly good life."

I never dared to have such thoughts before.

But now he's not afraid anymore. He learned a lesson from Sun Qing: Only by possessing enough of other people's secrets can you manipulate everyone.

into the night.

Sun Qing had not yet lit the lamp. Standing by the window, completely hidden in the darkness, he watched what was happening in the secluded spot by the back door.

A four-horse carriage was parked there, the horses were behaving themselves, and a young boy was about to leave, holding a riding whip in his hand.

A series of footsteps sounded in unison.

The officials from the yamen completely surrounded the alley.

Inside the courtyard, the sedan chair bearers were still drinking and making merry in the front yard, completely unaware of what was happening at the back gate.

The young man on the white horse dismounted, facing the approaching crowd, but dared not utter a sound. His voice was lowered further as he spoke: "You dare block the lady's carriage?"

The constables didn't respond.

Zhou Ji stepped out from behind the crowd with a smile on his face: "Young master, I naturally know that this is Madam's carriage."

Shen Junru's face darkened: "Get out of here!"

"I'm sorry!" Zhou Ji smiled coldly and raised his hand slightly.

The group of subordinates instantly drew the swords at their waists, their cold, gleaming light blinding Shen Junru, who involuntarily took a step back.

The coachman trembled with fear, his hand gripping the reins shaking violently.

Zhou Ji stared intently into the coachman's eyes and threatened softly, "If you know where the carriage is going, you're the one driving it. If you don't, you don't need to go."

The coachman nodded repeatedly in fright.

The advisor, accompanied by several disguised men, boarded the carriage.

The constables surrounded Shen Junru with knives, but Shen Junru was quite sensible. Although her face was full of anger, she showed no sign of making a move.

Only after watching the carriage disappear into the distance did he sneer, "What day of the week? Do you even know what was inside that carriage?"

"I don't need to know." Zhou Ji adopted a shrewd and calculating demeanor. "I'm just loyal to my wife and doing her bidding. What's inside is none of my concern."

"As long as I deliver the carriage safely, that's fine."

After saying that, Zhou Ji waved his hand, and everyone stepped back.

Mr. Ke's room.

At this point, she began to miss the feeling of being whipped.

He asked the eunuch three times, "Has the young master not returned yet?"

"Madam, it will take at least three days for Young Master Jun to arrive in the capital." The eunuch's eyes darkened. "If Madam is lonely, this servant is not unwilling..."

"Get out!" Madam Ke shouted in a low voice, and the eunuch hurriedly rolled out.

The next day.

After washing and dressing, Ms. Ke slowly walked downstairs.

There was nothing of great importance left in Jiaohe County; returning to the capital had become the top priority.

"Madam," Sun Qing, who had been sitting in the courtyard early in the morning, stood up and greeted her as she came downstairs, "Are you returning to the capital?"

"Sun Qing, I don't need to report my whereabouts to you!"

"Oh?" Sun Qing suddenly smiled. "And the young master beside you?"

Madam Ke remained unfazed and sneered, "Sun Qing, you're meddling too much. The people around me are none of your business."

She ignored Sun Qing.

This man is one of the current emperor's men. If the Sun family stays here, they'll be completely suppressed. It would be better to return to the capital as soon as possible and plan important matters.

Sun Qing showed no intention of stepping aside. Instead, he took out a jade pendant from his robes and said, "Madam, look, what is this?"

"It's just a jade pendant, who..." Madam Ke glanced at it, about to make a sarcastic remark, but her voice stopped abruptly.

This was because she cherished this jade pendant and had given it to Xiao Jun herself, so that he wouldn't take it off.

At this moment, the jade pendant, stained with blood, was in Sun Qing's hand.

Last night, she, Lazy Xiaojun, secretly sent the woman to the capital, away from everyone. She arrived shortly after.

"What have you done to Xiao Jun?" Ke Shi was instantly agitated and rushed forward to snatch the jade pendant.

Sun Qing dodged the question, speaking calmly: "Why be nervous? I just found this thing outside. It looked familiar, and there were signs of a struggle around, so I thought I'd come and ask about it."

"Madam, I am not your enemy."

"Xiao Jun, where are you?!" Madam Ke's tone was sharp.

Sun Qing feigned panic, slightly shrinking his neck: "Madam, if you need to find someone, go to the yamen (government office). Why are you asking me?"

Ms. Ke narrowed her eyes again and again, her teeth clenching until they ached, but she was completely helpless against the person in front of her.

Her palms were even soaked with sweat. If the Emperor knew what had happened in the carriage, a knife would be hanging over her neck.

"Let's go! To the yamen!" Madam Ke glared coldly at Sun Qing and strode out.