Chapter 637 The Big Shot of the Zhao Family
Although what Mu Qing said just now was an excuse to prevent Prefect Shen and other outsiders from entering, it did have some basis in etiquette and law.
In this kind of feudal family, the clan system is practiced, and the family tree is the most important thing in a family.
Such a noble genealogy naturally received extraordinary treatment. Most families, if they had the means, would open a special ancestral hall to house the ancestral tablets.
Prime Minister Lu comes from such a prominent family. Although he comes from a humble background, this family tree is not something to be despised.
Therefore, when Lord Chu saw that the family tree was treated so simply, he couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. He felt as if he had been fooled.
Hu Xin'er said seriously, "Once you open it, you should know what's inside. It will definitely prove my identity."
She paused, then suddenly remembered that there was a traitor in her family, so she switched to telepathy and said, "Master Chu, there is a traitor in my family. You must be more subtle when you speak later. No matter what you see later, you must keep your mouth shut."
Lord Chu was quite disapproving when he heard her speak so mysteriously.
The wooden box was opened, and a scroll lay quietly inside.
Lord Chu saw that the silk texture of the scroll seemed extraordinary, and thought that this was okay. It must be that Mrs. Lu was born in the countryside and didn't know the rules, so she put this crucial family tree in a mess.
Hu Xin'er took out the scroll, slowly unfolded it, and said in a voice transmission, "Master Chu, please look, this is the evidence I want to show you."
The scroll was bright yellow all over. Even though there was no sunlight outside, it was still shining brightly, almost blinding people's eyes.
There was not a single word on the scroll. Lord Chu frowned and was about to curse, but when he saw the bright red seal in the lower right corner, his pupils shrank.
"This..." He couldn't help but stutter, "How, how is this possible?"
The last big stone in Hu Xiner's heart fell to the ground. Fortunately, although he was away from home all year round, the Lord Chu in front of her was a connoisseur.
Lord Chu stared at the scroll intently, his hands began to tremble unconsciously. He took out an identical scroll from his arms with trembling hands, but his scroll was a little old.
If Lu Yunjue were here, he would know that this was a small imperial edict issued by the emperor to every official in the Anbu.
This small imperial edict is a reward for extremely outstanding officials. Only officials who have made great contributions can receive this small imperial edict.
However, on ordinary days, those who received the imperial edict were all overjoyed and placed it on display in their homes.
However, Anbu officials are not allowed to expose their actions to the public. On the surface, their identities revealed to outsiders are just ordinary officials.
Therefore, some officials choose to carry it with them.
Lord Chu didn't have many people in his family, and he was confident in his martial arts skills. He thought that keeping the imperial edict at home might bring disaster to his family, so he always kept it in his arms. He didn't expect that it would come in handy today.
He carefully compared the imperial edict in his hand with the one in the wooden box, and the most important thing was to identify the impression in the lower right corner.
Well, it was stamped with the imperial seal.
The relationship between Mu Qing and Prime Minister Lu is not good, so how could he bring his family tree with him when he goes out?
Therefore, all the words about family tree are actually said to deceive others.
Hu Xiner chose to take out her blank imperial edict and gain the trust of Lord Chu!
After comparing the imperial edict over and over again, Lord Chu finally confirmed the absurd conclusion. He suddenly remembered the secret message passed to him by his colleagues a while ago... The person holding the blank imperial edict was either the former prince who was on the run, or the princess who had not returned to the royal family!
And he had seen the prince before.
There was a thud as a knee hit the floor. Lord Chu knelt on one knee, holding two imperial edicts respectfully in his hands. His expression was filled with excitement. "I, your humble servant, am the Chu army. I am ready to obey the princess' orders!"
"What are you doing?" Hu Xin'er was startled. "Just believe that I'm a princess. Now don't be so loud, or others won't hear you."
Lord Chu immediately stood up and returned to his usual nonchalant expression, but he no longer dared to neglect the woman in front of him.
Fortunately, although he was on vacation, he still took care of the Lu family's affairs out of his professional ethics.
Fortunately, he was not deceived by the appearance of Qingzhou City and did not completely trust Prefect Shen.
Otherwise, if something really happened to the princess here, even if he had ten heads, they would not be enough for His Majesty to chop off.
"Princess, what are you going to do now?" he asked seriously. "Don't worry, Princess. Based on my internal energy, I can see that there are no suspicious people outside."
"Then don't call me princess." Hu Xiner has been using secret telepathy since entering this room.
She is now very glad that she learned this kung fu.
If the couple had not obtained the secret method of transmitting sound, they would never have been able to attract Lord Chu to come back today. They would probably have had to fight to the death and then find a way to rescue Miss Du in the face of danger.
Just thinking of this method, the scene in the small building appeared in her eyes. Hu Laosan and Miss Du taught her this secret method without hesitation.
Perhaps, this is God's will.
She came to her senses and quickly said to Lord Chu, "I've already made it very clear to you just now. Now we need to ensure everyone's safety, stabilize the Shen and Zhou families first, and then find a way to rescue Miss Du. I believe she must be at the Zhou family."
"Sir..." Lord Chu paused, "Please rest assured. Although I don't have any real power at the moment, a great man will be coming to the city soon."
Hu Xin'er perked up: "Who is it?"
She couldn't help but start to look forward to it in her heart. Could it be that after the eldest princess's girl received her letter, she decided to come here in person?
Lord Chu said, "It's the eldest son of the Zhao family."
A question mark slowly emerged in Hu Xiner's head. Who is the eldest son of the Zhao family?
Lord Chu explained, "The eldest son of the Zhao family used to live in seclusion in the mountains, cultivating his cultivation. A few days ago, he experienced a sudden change and returned to the world, volunteering to search for the elixir of immortality. He has hundreds of elite soldiers under his command, and he is certain to eradicate the corrupt practices in Qingzhou City."
Hu Xiner had more question marks in her head.
So this is a monk? He's looking for some elixir of immortality... Why does that sound so unreliable?
But there is nothing we can do about this situation now, it’s good enough that someone comes!
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