Chapter 132 A sudden riot
At another iron smelting furnace about ten feet away, all the miners were dismissed, and only the miners and a few supervisors remained there.
You Caitie's eyes flashed with ferocity, "I never thought that the Queen Mother would come here in person."
When he received the imperial edict yesterday, You Caitie only thought that the Queen Mother would send some menial workers over. The mine was a hard place. Not to mention women, even men born in aristocratic families were reluctant to set foot there easily.
If they were just chores, and he gave them some benefits and provided them with good food and drink, then nothing would happen.
Now it was the Queen Mother who came. If she knew something, not only would he lose his position, but even his life might be in danger.
"Brother, there is no need to worry so much. I think that although the Queen Mother is a little clever, she can't help being frightened. What's more, Brother, you are cautious in your actions, so the Queen Mother won't be able to find out anything." Zuo Caitie said.
"That being said, the guard beside the Queen Mother is no ordinary person. Remind the brothers below you to behave yourself and keep your tails hidden. If I find out that anyone has let the Queen Mother see any clues, you will not have an easy time."
You Caitie's face was full of fierceness, but he glanced at the nervous faces present, and then he showed a satisfied look.
"Yes, big brother, are you still worried about us doing the work?" Everyone responded quickly.
Zuo Caitie said, "I wonder how long the Queen Mother will stay here. Our shipment is ready and waiting to be shipped out!"
You Caitie hit him hard on the head, "Stupid guy, what's more important, money or brains? Hide the goods for me, and tell those people that they won't be selling them for the next few days."
"What if the Queen Mother wants to stay here for a month or so? Shouldn't we do business anymore?" Zuo Caitie lowered his head in grievance and said in a low voice.
They can't just stay closed while the Queen Mother is here! There are so many people waiting to eat!
"You have so many ways to deal with those troublemakers, but why are you so stupid when it comes to the Queen Mother? Can't you find a way to make her unable to stay here?"
"But..." Zuo Caitie said, a little scared. "That's the Queen Mother! If we hurt her, neither of us will survive."
Not to mention hurting her, even if the Queen Mother cut off a hair, they would be in trouble.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zuo Caitie was kicked again.
"How could I have such a stupid brother like you? You can't even kill someone with a borrowed knife??"
Zuo Caitie suddenly understood, "I understand, I'll do it right away!"
Suddenly, there was a sound of something heavy falling behind the house. You Caitie stared at the back door with a cold look in his eyes, and raised his right hand to signal the people around him to be quiet.
He suddenly opened the back door and saw a black figure disappear behind the dry firewood.
"Why is he here?" Zuo Caitie asked in surprise, "Did he hear our plan?"
Although they didn't see the face clearly, everyone still recognized who that person was.
You Caitie narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Pass the order to capture the escaped slave Cheng Kuan. If he is found, he will be killed on the spot."
"But he has a lot of subordinates, and they are usually very obedient. If things really get out of hand, it will be difficult to resolve." Zuo Caitie was a little hesitant.
"What are you afraid of? Cheng Kuan was sent here because he offended the Queen Mother. If we kill him, the Queen Mother will probably thank us. Let's capture his brothers as well and kill a chicken to scare the monkeys!"
The people here can only listen to him. A mere slave has attracted so many people to follow him. You Caitie has already had the intention to kill him.
If it weren't for the fact that he had done so many dirty things for me, I really wouldn't have spared his life.
Cheng Kuan didn't expect that he actually heard Caitie Ling's conspiracy. He originally came to inform You Caitie that the ironware had been melted and could be transported out at any time.
After knowing that he was discovered, he had no way to survive in this place.
Cheng Kuan knew better than anyone how cruel the officials here were. No slave could leave here alive. If he knew this secret, his death would be even more miserable.
Cheng Kuan was unwilling to accept this. He had endured humiliation for so long just hoping to live a good life.
He looked at the iron smelting workshop surrounded by officers and soldiers not far away, and a last glimmer of hope rose in his eyes.
Zhao Yuanxi heard the commotion outside and came out to check. The guard at the door stopped her and said, "Empress Dowager, the prisoners here are rioting. Please do not go out."
The prisoners who had been working obediently tried to escape, but because their hands and feet were chained, they were caught by the guards after they had run a few steps and were pinned to the ground and beaten.
Screams were heard everywhere, and blood foam splattered everywhere as the overseers whipped them.
"What's going on?" Zhao Yuanxi frowned.
The guard couldn't give a clear answer.
You Caitie rushed over and said, "The Queen Mother is frightened. This minister deserves death!"
"Don't be damned! Tell me what happened? Why did they run away for no reason?" Zhao Yuanxi was a little impatient. This old guy was full of evil intentions. Maybe he was the one who caused this unrest.
"Those prisoners heard you were here and are seeking revenge. For your own safety, please stay here."
"I said before that these people are all extremely vicious and cruel, and every word is true. If it weren't for the king's magnanimity in sparing their lives, these people would be so ungrateful that they would even try to harm you! I am terrified! If I don't punish them severely, I'm afraid I won't be able to deter these thugs!"
Zhao Yuanxi said nothing and looked at the person in front of him.
You Cai Tiegang was still speaking righteously, but when he was stared at by this gaze, he unconsciously shrank his neck and bent his waist.
He was clearly planning to scare the empress dowager, but now he was frightened by her aura. A trace of anger flashed in You Caitie's eyes, and he winked at the corner.
Soon, a group of big men rushed towards Zhao Yuanxi, waving sticks in their hands, shouting, "Brothers, capture the tyrannical Queen Mother of Qin, and we can get out!"
More than a dozen people rushed over together.
You Caitie quickly stood in front of Zhao Yuanxi and shouted angrily, "How dare they be so disrespectful to the Queen Mother! Someone, take them down!"
The guards held spears in their hands and pierced the chests of the prisoners who were rushing in the front. Many of them fell down covered in blood. Only then did the thugs seem to calm down and retreat in horror.
Someone suddenly said: "Don't you mean..."
Before he could finish his words, the man's abdomen was cut open and red and white liquid flowed all over the floor.
Everyone was terrified.
Zhao Yuanxi turned her head away, and the fishy smell of blood rushed into her nose, making her stomach churn, and she couldn't help but retching a few times.
Jang Geum protected her behind her, blocking her view, and handed her a handkerchief, "Queen Dowager, would you like to go back to the house?"
You Caitie also hurriedly said, "I'm sorry to disturb the Queen Mother. Please return to your room quickly. I will deal with these people immediately."
Zhao Yuanxi wiped away the tears that naturally flowed from the corners of his eyes and shook his head, "No need!"
She took a deep breath, not looking at the two people lying on the ground, but meeting the frightened eyes of the prisoners and asked, "Who told you I was here?"
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