Chapter 447: Smart

Whether it is the Zhao family or the Duke of Liguo's Mansion, once someone interferes, it will be easier for him. He doesn't have to worry about anything and just obeys their interference.

In the end, Shuntian Prefecture Governor had no choice but to hold his nose and go it alone. He still used the few words released by the Zhao Mansion to negotiate with the Mi family.

The Zhao family has done so well. If the Mi family refuses to let the yamen take the defendant away, then the Mi family will be in the wrong and will be considered as being domineering and abusing their power to commit violence. If this gets out, it may not be good for the imperial concubine.

Even though the Shuntian prefect spoke very politely, his words still touched the Mi family's sore spot, and he was scolded by Mrs. Mi, Mr. Mi and others.

What was the status of the Imperial Concubine? Could he just casually say that? What did he mean by "it might be bad for the Imperial Concubine"? Could it be that the Imperial Concubine had done something bad that the Shuntian Prefecture Governor had discovered? Otherwise, stop talking nonsense!

The Shuntian prefect's heart trembled, and he had no choice but to beg for mercy again and again.

What does it mean to have a point but can't explain it clearly? This is what it means to have a point but can't explain it clearly!

The former Concubine Yan is still the most powerful. What kind of person did they find for the emperor's backyard?

Although the Mi family cursed, they were somewhat appeased by the Shuntian Prefecture Governor's humble and apologetic attitude, and they did listen to the Shuntian Prefecture Governor's words to some extent. Since the Zhao family asked the Shuntian Prefecture Government to arrest the person, if the Mi family refused to allow it, wouldn't it seem that they were guilty?

In the end, Aunt Xu was taken away by the Shuntian Prefecture government.

But Aunt Xu was a female relative after all, so even if she took it away, her treatment would be different.

Xu Qianrong was frightened out of her wits. She thought she could escape with the help of the Mi family, but she didn't expect that she would have to make this trip in the end.

She tried to struggle, but the Shuntian government had finally captured the person from the Mi family, so how could they have the chance to regret?

Before Xu Qianrong could utter a word, she was punched twice in the stomach without any expression. When she was in so much pain that she was convulsing and unable to speak, she was quickly taken away.

When he was taken out of the Mi family's sight, a ball of cloth was stuffed into his mouth and he couldn't jump anymore.

Now that the person was in his hands, the Shuntian prefect felt relieved. This was good, and the interrogation would be much easier.

The Shuntian Prefecture Governor has been able to sit in this position for so many years. It is not only because he is good at Tai Chi, but he also has some skills.

If he couldn't even investigate Hu Ling and a mere concubine in the harem who knew nothing, then he wouldn't have any use for this official position.

This is not a question of interrogation, but a question of what result you want.

For him, the best outcome is of course one where neither side is offended and everyone is happy!

So he was not in a hurry. He made various preparations slowly and leisurely, intending to delay until he was absolutely sure before interrogating.

Anyway, he has already brought this person back to the Shuntian Prefecture government office. No matter which family it is, it will not be easy to take this person away from him.

The Mi family was afraid that the governor of Shuntian Prefecture would favor the Zhao family, so they cleverly played with public opinion.

He gritted his teeth and spent a lot of money to bribe the ruffians on the streets to spread rumors everywhere, saying that Hu Ling was very bad. Not only Hu Ling, but also the Zhao family were fabricated a lot.

The two families were already at odds, so why not try to smear the other family? In fact, it was the Mi family that was unilaterally at odds, and the Zhao family had never paid any attention to them.

For a time, the news spread like wildfire.

The second and third houses of the Duke of Liguo's Mansion loved to inquire about such matters, not to mention those related to the Zhao family, who inquired even more carefully.

Madam Zhou Er and Madam Zhou San were talking and laughing in front of Madam Zhou with great enthusiasm, making sarcastic remarks with exaggerated meaning, and wishing that the Zhao family would suffer even more misfortune.

"Look at that Zhao family. How dare she show off her status as the mistress of the house in front of us? Humph, she's just a young girl. How can she be so disrespectful to her elders? Isn't she afraid of shortening her life?"

Madam Zhou Er wished that Zhao Liya would be ashamed to face anyone, and it would be best if she gave up all the household expenses in the mansion to her!

Mrs. Zhou San agreed with a smile, and said with some excitement: "Mom, this is a good opportunity. The Mi family is still a little weak after all. They are not as good as us, us."

Mrs. Zhou Er's eyes lit up: "Why don't we add some more wood and fuel the fire!"

Mrs. Zhou had been listening happily, but when she heard this, her heart trembled. She hurriedly said, "No, you can't do anything rash. Haven't you learned enough from these lessons? The Zhao family didn't take any action, but Zhao Liya is the most unforgiving. She actually did nothing as if nothing had happened. And Zhou Hansheng, huh? Doesn't he love to please his parents-in-law the most? This time, he didn't move either. I think this matter is not that simple. They may be planning something bad! Let's not do anything, just watch the show quietly!"

After Mrs. Zhou said this, Mrs. Zhou Er and Mrs. Zhou San thought about it carefully and it seemed to be true.

The two were startled and quickly nodded in agreement.

"That's why they say that old ginger is always wise. Fortunately, my mother reminded us, otherwise we would have fallen into the trap of Zhao Liya, Zhou Hansheng and others again!"

"That's right, those two are so cunning!"

"By the way, mother, should we give the Mi family a warning? If the Mi family suffers, it won't be good for us either."

"yes."

After all, they are now on good terms with the Mi family and are considered partners. They can't just watch the Mi family suffer losses.

Mrs. Zhou glanced at the two of them coldly and said calmly, "That's not necessary. This is a matter between the Mi and Zhao families. It has nothing to do with us. Don't interfere."

"But--"

"Alright! All of you, keep quiet and listen to me."

"Well, that's fine, old lady."

Mrs. Zhou Er and Mrs. Zhou San were both a little confused. Isn’t the old lady afraid that the Mi family will have objections to her doing this?

How could they know that Old Lady Zhou had never intended to be tied to the Mi family, nor had she ever truly considered the Mi family as a partner.

To her, the Mi family was nothing more than a chess piece that could be used.

After all, there aren't many people who are this stupid, have such a delicate identity, and, more importantly, have a bad relationship with Zhao Liya, Zhou Hansheng, and the others.

No matter how rampant the rumors spread, the Zhao family remained unmoved, with only one thing to say: "I trust the Shuntian prefect. I trust that the Shuntian prefect will uncover the truth and bring justice to the innocent!" As for the rest, it didn't matter. Those who are innocent will be cleared, so there's no need to pay attention to the gossip!

The governor of Shuntian Prefecture had no idea about the Zhao family's situation and was complaining bitterly.

He really wanted the Zhao family to say something!

Even though the Mi family was being aggressive and wanted to force him to make a decision according to their wishes, and the Zhao family didn't make any moves, he didn't dare to offend the Zhao family.

(End of this chapter)