Chapter 569 Shen Qingliu's Choice

When Shen Qingliu saw her looking at him, he bowed to Tang Li again.

"My name is Shen Qingliu, Madam, you can call me Qingliu."

Tang Li had Fourteen send people to keep an eye on Xu Jiao, one for protection, and two for...

When she saved Xu Jiao, it was out of compassion, but after knowing that she was Shen Qingliu's wife, she actually had her own purpose.

Shen Qingliu is someone who can get close to the eldest princess, and her husband is dealing with the eldest princess. Perhaps she can get something from Shen Qingliu to help her husband.

So this was Tangli’s second purpose in sending people to keep an eye on Xu Jiao.

Because of this, she knew that Shen Qingliu and Xu Jiao had eloped and saved them in a critical moment.

"The princess is searching the entire city for you." Tang Li said to Shen Qingliu, "What are your plans?"

Shen Qingliu couldn't help but clench his hands, revealing a pensive expression.

"It's very safe here. You and Xu Jiao can hide here and find a suitable time to leave the capital." Tang Li said.

"As long as the princess is here, we won't be safe." Shen Qingliu muttered.

He had previously thought of taking things one step at a time and escaping from the capital with Jiaojiao first.

In fact, after escaping, the eldest princess would still send people to look for them.

He knew the eldest princess, she would never give up until she achieved her goal.

So after escaping, every day he and Jiaojiao spent together was stolen. They might be found one day and then live a life worse than death.

These days, he has actually been thinking about another thing.

He looked at Tangli and said, "Madam Wu, are there any other options? I heard that Lord Wu is investigating a case in Wangxian County."

Shen Qingliu is indeed a smart man.

"Yes, there is another option, which is to overthrow the eldest princess and make her lose power. Then you and Xu Jiao will be safe. But..."

"But it's difficult, right?" Shen Qingliu said.

She is the eldest princess, the emperor's biological sister. The emperor trusts her so much, and her power is spread throughout the court and the country. It is not easy to bring her down.

"It's difficult and dangerous." Tang Li said.

Shen Qing showed a pensive expression.

First, only when the eldest princess loses power can he and Jiaojiao be completely safe, instead of living a precarious life of hiding from place to place.

Second, he hated the eldest princess so much that he wanted to drink her blood and eat her flesh. It was she who had ruined his future, turned him into a double favorite, trampled on his dignity, broken his pride, and it was she who had prevented him from being with Jiaojiao. Countless times, he had wished he could pierce that vicious woman's veins with a knife and perish with her.

Third, he had no way of repaying Madam Wu for her kindness to him and Jiaojiao...

He thought about it, and his eyes became firm.

"Mrs. Wu, I choose the second path. I am willing to return to her side." Shen Qingliu said.

Collect evidence and also act as an insider.

"It will be dangerous if you go back." Tang Li had a complicated expression.

"Madam, if it weren't for you, Jiaojiao and I would have died by now. Jiaojiao and I are in danger all the time. Besides, isn't it also dangerous for you to save me?" Shen Qingliu said with a smile, "This is not just for Jiaojiao and me, but also for so many innocent people. So many innocent people have died at her hands. If this continues, even more innocent people will die."

Shen Qingliu looked at Tangli with a firm look in his eyes: "This is actually the best choice. I am very grateful to Madam Wu for giving me this path."

"Madam Wu, please take good care of Jiaojiao during this period. I have one more thing I want to tell you..." Shen Qingliu moved closer to Tangli and lowered his voice, "The eldest princess is raising private soldiers in Wangxian County."

He followed the eldest princess, and although she deliberately avoided talking to him about some things, she couldn't help but hear some things after following him for a long time.

Tang Li's expression suddenly changed.

If we talk about raising an adopted daughter, bribing court officials, and cultivating her own people, all these can show that the eldest princess is ambitious.

However, it can only be said that the eldest princess is greedy for power and does not necessarily have any thoughts about the throne.

If the emperor knew about this, and if he absolutely trusted her, he wouldn't think too much about it.

However, raising private soldiers is different.

According to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, feudal lords were not allowed to maintain private armies.

However, the eldest princess raised the child in violation of the law.

Moreover, Wangxian County is very close to the capital, and it only takes three or four days to get there...

The imperial city is guarded by no more than 10,000 people, and it takes half a month for the nearest garrison to reach the capital. The fact that the eldest princess keeps private soldiers shows her rebellious intentions, which is obvious!

Shen Qingliu hugged Xu Jiao, then bowed to Tang Li and said, "Madam, please take me to the Little Red Building."

Shen Qingliu was quietly brought to the vicinity of the small red building.

He took off his outer robe, revealing the white clothes underneath, then put on a cloak, let his hair fall down, and walked towards the small red building.

There were many guards guarding outside the small red building, and they were all very surprised to see him.

However, it did not stop him from going upstairs.

Shen Qingliu went upstairs and opened the door. Sure enough, he saw a person standing there. There were pieces of paper scattered on the ground, showing her anger.

Shen Qingliu looked at her with surprise: "Didn't the princess enter the palace? Why is she here?"

The eldest princess stared at him intently, her eyes full of anger: "Where have you been?"

"It's nice to enjoy the moon around here. I came out to enjoy it."

"Why don't you send the carriage from the palace?" the eldest princess asked coldly.

Shen Qingliu lowered his head and said in a cold voice: "When the princess mentioned Qinghe County in the evening, I remembered it. I was overwhelmed with emotions and wanted to take a walk alone..."

The eldest princess forced him to look up and stared at him. Only when she could see no signs of lying did she let him go.

"This won't happen again."

…

A few days later.

Wangxian County, Leshui County.

As soon as Wei Qing arrived here, he began to investigate the former county magistrate's corruption.

Soon after Wei Qing arrived, people came to him and said that the county magistrate was a good man and could not have been corrupt.

Wei Qing assured the people that he would get to the bottom of the case.

After a few days, they found evidence that the county magistrate was framed. Wei Qing followed the clues and wanted to investigate the person who framed him. At this time, Shaofu Shi committed suicide at home and left a suicide note, saying that he was the one who framed the county magistrate because he had a feud with the county magistrate.

"The Imperial Envoy is truly wise. With this, we have thoroughly investigated this matter. Now we can give an explanation to the people of Leshui County!"

"We were all foolish and were deceived by that Shaofushi! He is in charge of the finances of Wangxian County, so it would be easy for him to frame someone."

"Fortunately, the investigation has been completed, and County Magistrate Zhang has been cleared of all charges. The Shaofu Shi has also received the punishment he deserved."

The officials of Wangxian County said one after another.

Wei Qing frowned. He knew that these people were obviously trying to push someone to take the blame in order to deal with him and leave him with no excuse to continue investigating.

However, he wanted more than that. He took this opportunity to come to Wangxian County to find evidence of the princess's rebellion...

When he wanted to continue investigating, those people started to make excuses and their attitude became unfriendly.

"Your Excellency, the case has been resolved, hasn't it? Your Excellency still wants to investigate. Do you think there's something wrong with us, or are you deliberately picking on the Princess?"