The visitor ignored Magistrate Xu's call and knelt down to pay homage to Shangguan Lingyun.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Queen. I am sorry for being late in rescuing you. Please forgive me."
When the leading general finished speaking, the Xu family father and daughter and County Magistrate Xu were all dumbfounded.
They stared in amazement at Shangguan Lingyun who was standing there without saying a word and Ye Xiaoxiao who was watching the fun.
"You are His Majesty and the Queen?"
Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the three of them with a mocking expression.
"Why, you knew our identities long ago?"
County Magistrate Xu immediately came down from his high seat and saluted the two men.
"Xu Dachun, the magistrate of Luancheng County, pays homage to the emperor, saying, 'Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor!' and 'A thousand years, a ...
"I, your humble servant, have failed to recognize Mount Tai. I hope Your Majesty and Your Majesty will forgive me."
After being stunned for a moment, Xu Yuanwai and Xu Cuicui immediately followed suit and bowed to apologize.
Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the people kneeling in front of her jokingly.
"Since you already knew our identities, can I assume that Xu Cuicui's premeditated plan to sell herself to bury her father was actually a deliberate attempt to deceive the emperor?"
Xu Cuicui was startled. "Empress, please spare my life, I, you humble woman..."
Xu Cuicui didn't know how to explain. She was so scared that she burst into tears but couldn't say a word.
Mr. Xu was already half dead, and when he saw Shangguan Lingyun and the others reveal their identities, he was so scared that he fainted.
"Dad, Dad, what's wrong with you?"
Xu Cuicui immediately shifted her gaze to Mr. Xu, and County Magistrate Xu carefully looked at Shangguan Lingyun's expression.
But Shangguan Lingyun looked at him expressionlessly, with no intention of speaking at all.
There was no other way, he could only look at Ye Xiaoxiao begging for mercy.
"Empress, do you want to find a doctor to take a look at Mr. Xu first?"
Ye Xiaoxiao smiled and winked at Tianxuan.
"Tianxuan, I remember that your medical skills are pretty good, so please go and see Mr. Xu."
"After all, it's a human life. If it dies, it won't be good."
Tianxuan understood and went straight to Xu Yuanwai, slapping him twice. Xu Yuanwai's face swelled up visibly.
Mr. Xu, who had fainted, suddenly opened his eyes because of the severe pain.
After seeing the situation clearly, he was about to faint again, but Ye Xiaoxiao kindly spoke.
"Tianxuan, your medical skills are good. If Mr. Xu faints again, you can continue."
When Mr. Xu heard this, he no longer dared to pretend to be unconscious and immediately started yelling.
"I am fine, there is no need to trouble you, sir."
After Mr. Xu finished speaking, he stood up with the help of Xu Cuicui.
Tianxuan wiped his hands in disgust, then stood behind Ye Xiaoxiao.
"Xu County Magistrate, now, are you still going to continue to frame us and tarnish Xu Cuicui's innocence?"
County Magistrate Xu originally thought that they would definitely not want to reveal their whereabouts since they were visiting incognito.
Who knows, they don't play by the rules at all.
In this situation, how could he dare to continue to frame them?
"I am guilty. I failed to conduct a thorough inspection. I will immediately conduct a fresh investigation."
Shangguan Lingyun frowned. These people had wasted too much of their time, and he didn't want to waste any more time with them.
"Wang Xiao, let's make this a quick decision."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiao took a booklet from the general who had just arrived and threw it directly in front of County Magistrate Xu.
"Look for yourself, Magistrate Xu. You've been corrupt, perverted justice, colluded with unscrupulous merchants, abducted women, oppressed the people, and deceived the emperor. Do you admit to these crimes or not?"
County Magistrate Xu slumped to the ground, stunned as he looked at the booklet in his hand that contained all the evidence of his crimes.
He never imagined that several people who had been under their close surveillance in the past few days had actually made contact with people outside right under their noses.
Not only that, they also found evidence of their guilt in such a short time.
[It seems the Emperor and his men came prepared. If that's the case, then Lord Li and Lord Xing's connections have already been exposed.]
"What should I do? In this situation, I'm afraid the two adults can't even protect themselves, let alone the Xu family."
Judging from the Emperor's posture, there might be many sword-wielding guards nearby. If I use force, I'm afraid my sons will be implicated.
[No, as long as there is life, there is no need to worry about firewood. As long as I swear to never betray the two masters, they will definitely protect the descendants of my Xu family.]
In just a few breaths, County Magistrate Xu had figured out the next step.
He struggled to get up, then knelt heavily in front of Shangguan Lingyun and Ye Xiaoxiao.
"Your Majesty is wise and wise. I deserve to die. This is all my fault. I hope Your Majesty will not implicate innocent people."
After County Magistrate Xu finished speaking, he actually bit his tongue and committed suicide.
Ye Xiaoxiao watched coldly but did not stop him, but his death frightened the Xu family father and daughter who were kneeling on the ground.
"Dad, what should I do? I don't want to die."
"Your Majesty, please spare my life. Please spare Cuicui. This was all my father's idea. It has nothing to do with me."
"Dad, please beg the emperor, Dad, please speak."
Mr. Xu looked at Xu Cuicui, who was eager to distance herself from him, and a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.
However, after all, she was the daughter he had spoiled for more than ten years, and he had ruined her innocence last night.
[Forget it, forget it. Even though I may not be able to keep her, I can only try my best.]
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Cuicui is right. This was all my idea. If Your Majesty wants to punish anyone, please punish me alone."
After Mr. Xu finished speaking, he looked at Ye Xiaoxiao who was beside Shangguan Lingyun.
"My Lady, you want to know who the Xu family is backing. As long as you are generous and let Cuicui go, I am willing to tell you the truth."
Under Mr. Xu's eager gaze, Ye Xiaoxiao spoke calmly.
"No need for that. Since you've done it, you have to take responsibility. As for the backers you mentioned, we've already found them out."
"Mr. Xu, I gave you the opportunity but it was useless. Don't blame others."
After Ye Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she looked at Shangguan Lingyun with some boredom.
"Your Majesty, we should leave."
Shangguan Lingyun nodded, "Master Zhou, I'll leave this place to you."
"The selection of the new county magistrate will be submitted to the Ministry of Personnel, and someone will naturally be responsible for it."
"Maintaining public order in Luancheng is temporarily entrusted to you until a new county magistrate takes office."
After Shangguan Lingyun finished speaking, he looked at the people behind him who were watching the excitement.
"The Xu family's influence in Luancheng will be eliminated. If you have any grievances before, feel free to come to Lord Zhou with your complaint and seek redress."
"Lord Zhou is an imperial envoy appointed by me, you can file your complaint without any worries."
After Shangguan Lingyun finished speaking, the people cheered, and one of the women in red looked at them with burning eyes.
Feeling that strong gaze, Ye Xiaoxiao looked towards the other person.
Unexpectedly, it was Miss Hongling. However, Hongling's eyes were too hot, which made Ye Xiaoxiao a little uncomfortable.
After everyone handed over all the follow-up matters to Lord Zhou, they turned around and were about to leave.
Unexpectedly, when no one was paying attention, Xu Cuicui actually pulled out a dagger and rushed towards them.
"My lady, be careful."
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