Chapter 157: Isn’t it a subsidy for men?
Zhao Shen said lightly, "We'll seize this opportunity to dismiss all those who have neglected their duties today. This will serve as a warning to others. Then, I'll personally assign people to investigate the ambushes on the road. If we can't find any, we'll treat them as dereliction of duty."
Xiao Yu: "This... has such a wide range of implications. There's bound to be a riot in the patrol camp, right?"
Zhao Shen said coldly, "Tell the commander of the Imperial Guards first. Anyone who dares to riot will be charged with treason. This is the capital. How dare you act so lawless right under the Emperor's nose? If that's not treason, what is it?"
Xiao Yu: It’s indeed a big move.
It can be seen that those people have completely annoyed Zhao Shen this time.
"Okay, I'll do it now."
Xiao Yu originally thought that Yichen was fine and the matter was over, so he came to Zhao Shen to gossip.
I didn't expect to get myself into trouble again.
However, he had been feeling very frustrated these days as the acting prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, and he liked Zhao Shen's idea.
When he reached the door, he heard Zhao Shen say behind him: "Thank you for your hard work. Before I take office, please try your best to clean up Jingzhao Prefecture. Even if it leaves an empty shell, don't let any messy people come in."
Xiao Yu turned his head abruptly and asked in confusion, "I've dealt with everyone, how are you going to handle things? Are you going to tire yourself out?"
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "Don't be afraid of offending people. You are a prince of a county, and they dare to offend you. What are you afraid of? As for people, the thing that is most in demand in this world is people."
Seeing that he had made up his mind and was clearly confident, Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Alright, I'll do as you say. I've long disliked those people. They're all playing me like a fool, and I'll make them all pack up and leave."
Zhao Shen smiled and watched him go out cursing.
In another private room, Ji Yunshu was having dinner with Xiao Yue.
Xiao Yue took a bite and said, "You actually asked the imperial chef from the palace. I haven't tasted this flavor in years."
Ji Yunshu said, "You can come here often if you like."
Xiao Yue ate with gusto, but shook his head when he heard her words: "I heard that the food here is very expensive. I only get ten taels of silver a month, which is not enough for even one meal."
Ji Yunshu immediately reflected on whether he had priced the food too high, as even the young lady from the Prince's Mansion couldn't afford it.
But she quickly reacted, glancing at Xiao Yue and saying, "Don't tell me you're living on a monthly stipend. Besides, you only have ten taels of silver on the surface. Don't your father, mother, and brother support you privately?"
Xiao Yue said confidently, "I can't eat it all. I have many other uses for my money."
Ji Yunshu looked at her suspiciously: "You have your share of food, clothing, and other expenses, and you don't need to pay for your own activities. So why would you need money?"
As she spoke, she turned her eyes and asked, "Isn't it that you are giving money to your man?"
Xiao Yue was frightened by her words and wanted to go up and cover her mouth.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Brother Lan is not that kind of person."
"There are only two of us here, what are you afraid of?"
Ji Yunshu squinted at her. Seeing that her eyes dimmed a little when she mentioned Lan Ting, he deliberately said, "I don't know what kind of person he is, but he knows that he is not worthy of you, but he still insists on getting close to you. Who knows what he is planning?"
Xiao Yue tried her best to refute: "Brother Lan is not the kind of person you say he is. He really likes me."
Ji Yunshu said, "I can't tell whether he's sincere or not, but I know that if you truly love someone, you won't let them worry. If he has the ability, then he can marry you legitimately. Otherwise, I'll look down on him."
Xiao Yue said sadly, "But my father and mother will not agree to him marrying me."
Ji Yunshu felt that Xiao Yue could not be blamed for this. She had been brought up too well and didn't know how treacherous people were. When you like someone, you devote yourself to them wholeheartedly.
She had no choice but to say tactfully, "Are we going to just drag this out? Things have to be resolved eventually."
Xiao Yue twisted her handkerchief and said, "I haven't seen him for a long time. He said that his identity cannot be exposed to the public. Perhaps the same is true of our relationship. When my family arranges a marriage for me one day, everything will be over."
Ji Yunshu felt a little sad after hearing this. This little girl was actually quite sensible and had never thought of risking her life for love and making things difficult for her family.
Then she thought about her saying that she hadn't seen Lan Ting for a long time, and asked, "Didn't he tell you what he was going to do?"
Xiao Yue shook her head: "He just said he didn't want to implicate me."
Ji Yunshu narrowed his eyes and asked again, "You know the art of disguise, right? If he appeared in front of you with a different face, would you be able to recognize him?"
Xiao Yue's eyes lit up and she said, "You mean he might have disguised himself to see me? Of course I can recognize him. In my eyes, he's different from everyone else."
Ji Yunshu asked with a smile, "Are you sure? I met someone before who looked a bit like Lan Ting, but he was wearing a mask, so I couldn't be sure. Next time we meet, I'll ask you to identify him. Are you sure you can recognize him?"
Xiao Yue said: "Don't worry, I can definitely do it. We even have a puppy together. Even if I can't recognize it, the dog can still do it."
Ji Yunshu didn't expect such a pleasant surprise, and said with a smile: "Okay, next time I see him, I will ask you to go and give him a surprise."
Xiao Yue also became happy: "You are so nice."
Ji Yun poured cold water on her when she was feeling comfortable: "Although I really hope that you two can finally get married, but when you are free, think carefully about whether there is anything unusual about him."
Xiao Yue was a little confused and asked, "What do you mean?"
"To tell you the truth, when I saw him before, he spent a whole day and night with a girl."
Although he was not sure that the man in black was Lan Ting, Ji Yunshu felt that he had to take precautions to prevent Xiao Yue from being unable to accept it and causing any accidents.
Seeing that Xiao Yue was indeed very excited, she quickly said, "Of course, that person might not be Lan Ting. I'm just reminding you to be careful with everyone and don't be fooled by others."
Xiao Yue felt that Brother Lan was not that kind of person, but she also knew that Ji Yunshu was thinking about her, so she nodded and said, "I understand."
Ji Yunshu said, "Don't tell anyone what I said to you today, especially Lan Ting. You know what I mean, right?"
Xiao Yue said: "I know."
She is not an ungrateful person. The matter between her and Lan Ting has been kept in her heart for a long time.
She has always been afraid of being found out, because she knows that once someone finds out, she will be doomed.
But Ji Yunshu knew about it, but she didn't tell anyone, nor did she laugh at her for being shameless.
Didn't even say anything against it.
But this time he suddenly changed his attitude, probably because he really saw someone who looked like Lanting with another girl.
Xiao Yue's heart felt heavy for a moment.
Xiao Yue was a little absent-minded until she left.
Ji Yunshu didn't say anything else. No matter what, her words could make Xiao Yue mentally prepared. If it was a misunderstanding, that would be the best. If not, then she would know what to do.
The day passed quickly, and in the evening, Ji Yunshu and Zhao Shen returned home in a carriage.
On the way, Ji Yunshu carefully reviewed his conversation with Lu Ningshuang today. Suddenly, he grabbed Zhao Shen's sleeve and asked, "Do you know the exact condition of Madam Lu?"
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