Chapter 645: Am I someone that anyone can desire?
There was an unusual familiarity between the two. Qi Zheng saw them sit down and casually sat down opposite Zhao Shen. He said with a smile, "Didn't you let the engagement remain as it is?"
In fact, he wanted to say that Zhao Shen was too cruel. The Yu family had a good daughter who loved him, but she ended up like this.
But since Ji Yunshu was present, of course I couldn't say that.
Zhao Shen said, "Am I someone that anyone can covet?"
He did it on purpose. Yu Qi had previously let the rumors spread, and now he wanted everyone to know what the consequences would be if anyone got involved with him.
I guess no one will target him anymore.
Qi Zheng nearly spit out a mouthful of tea. It took him a while to recover and understand Zhao Shen's intention: "You are cruel."
Zhao Shen said, "Let's not talk about these insignificant things. The emperor's order for you to go to Hangzhou to investigate the case will be issued soon. How do you plan to investigate?"
Qi Zheng held his chin and smiled, "I'm just going through the motions. It doesn't matter how they investigate, right?"
Zhao Shen said, "Don't tell me you know nothing about Yang Zhen's affairs when you come to the capital."
Jiangnan is indeed somewhat out of control. If the aristocratic families don't want others to know about many things, the news will never reach the capital.
Qi Zheng sighed, "We're all fighting against pirates, so naturally, there's no way around it. Yang Zhen is a formidable general, and the waters in Hangzhou are very deep. I can't say for sure if he has any problems, so I'll have to rely on you to investigate."
Zhao Shen had no choice but to ask: "Then tell me what the situation is now?"
Qi Zheng said, "Officials and businessmen are colluding, and with the support of aristocratic families, they can practically control everything. If they are really colluding with Prince Yong, your trip will be very dangerous."
As he spoke, his eyes looked at Ji Yunshu.
He really couldn't understand why Zhao Shencheng took his wife with him wherever he went after they got married.
Is it really so inseparable?
There is the Ji family in the north, and Ji Yunshu can indeed help, but what about the south?
Bringing a woman along will always be a hindrance.
Zhao Shen understood what he meant and didn't explain. He just said, "Ashu has a dim sum shop in Hangzhou. All the necessary procedures are in place. We can just go there directly. As for you, don't be careless and investigate carefully."
Qi Zheng saw that he was serious and his expression became serious: "What do you know?"
Zhao Shen shook his head. "I don't know, but the aristocratic families in Jiangnan aren't so easy to deal with. And I have a hunch that this time we might have to face Prince Yong head-on."
Hearing this, Qi Zheng perked up: "After all this trouble, they're finally coming to light. Don't worry, I'll investigate thoroughly. I want to see what other tricks they can come up with."
Zhao Shen said, "The Emperor just gave you the title of Marquis of Jingning, and now he's asking you to investigate this case. It's obvious that he wants to use you. Those people might not be planning on you. Prince Yong's men should not be underestimated. You've been put in the open, so you have to be more careful."
Regardless of how far those aristocratic families in Jiangnan can go, Prince Yong probably has no way out this time.
Qi Zheng had been working hard outside on his own for many years and had seen a lot. He nodded and said, "I know, but you're still in greater danger, and those people's eyes are already on you. You haven't done anything yet, and the Yu family has sent their daughter here. If she really goes to Jiangnan, who knows what she'll face?"
The last sentence was a bit sarcastic.
Zhao Shen glanced at him nonchalantly and said, "I'll take my wife with me. I'm not afraid of what they might do. But you, maybe you can settle the marriage."
Qi Zheng looked at Zhao Shen in surprise. He never thought he could win an argument with Zhao Shen. Whether he was making a sarcastic remark to him was just a habit from the past.
But at that time, he never talked back.
But now he fights back one sentence at a time.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart that this person has really changed a lot after getting married.
After the discussion, the few of them had a meal before leaving.
After Qi Zheng left, Ji Yunshu said, "This guy is probably the youngest marquis in the capital."
Most titles were inherited by demotion, except for those who followed Emperor Gaozu to conquer the country when the country was founded.
In total, there were only four dukes and eight marquises conferred, but after several generations, many of these families fell into poverty or even committed crimes and had their titles stripped away.
Logically speaking, since Marquis Jingning had committed a crime, this was a good opportunity to take back his title.
But the emperor gave the title back to Qi Zheng, which shows how much the emperor values him.
Zhao Shen said, "He's not much younger than me. If you want to be the Marquis's wife, you can ask your father to give up the throne in advance. It doesn't make much difference whether he's the Marquis or not. That way, you'll be the youngest Marquis' wife in the Marquis' Mansion."
After the marriage, Lord Zhao had already given Zhao Shen everything he deserved.
Just missing a name.
Zhao Shen didn't take it seriously.
Ji Yunshu had no interest in being the Marquis' wife: "Compared to being a wife, I still prefer going out with you. I see that Third Young Master Qi doesn't seem to have any intention of investigating the case, so the focus this time is still on you?"
Zhao Shen shook his head. "Of course the focus is on him. Don't be fooled by his outward appearance. He's been at sea for years and knows the situation there better than we do. He can figure it out."
"What about us?"
"The aristocratic family and Prince Yong."
Ji Yunshu felt that they might as well just investigate the case.
Since he has to travel in disguise, he has to leave someone behind in the capital to cover for him.
They were already being watched, and not showing up for a long time would inevitably arouse suspicion.
So this time, we just let two people dress up as Ji Yunshu and Zhao Shen.
Ji Yunshu is a woman in the inner house, and she doesn't take care of the household, so she just needs to stay in the yard and not go out.
Zhao Shen's disguise skills can handle the occasional appearance in public.
Zhao Shen is now in the Ministry of Works. The emperor has given him a secret mission and all he has to do is work hard.
That's right, after this time, they will make the gunpowder incident public.
So in just a few days, the two of them packed up and quietly left the city in a carriage.
They dressed up as the third young master and young mistress of the wealthy Sheng family.
The Sheng family is a small family with a good relationship with the Cen family. Their ancestral home is in Xuzhou.
Ji Yunshu's pastry shop was registered under their name.
In the carriage, Ji Yunshu looked at the information about the Sheng family in his hand and couldn't help but exclaim: "What a coincidence, although the Third Young Master Sheng is a few years younger than you, the Third Young Mistress is about the same age as me."
Young Master Sheng is just in his early twenties, much younger than Zhao Shen, but Zhao Shen does not look old at all and looks much younger than his actual age.
Zhao Shen said, "Isn't this the reason you chose them in the first place? Besides, Sheng Heng is a scholar who hasn't finished his career yet, and his wife has never appeared in public. This is very helpful for our disguise."
Ji Yunshu said, "This is indeed a coincidence, but most women these days don't appear in public."
Many women in wealthy families live in the inner courtyard all their lives. Their marriages will be arranged by their families, and they will rarely have the chance to step out of the door after they go to their husband's house.
If the eldest son's wife is his legitimate son, she may need a housekeeper to interact with other families, but there is almost no such opportunity for the later ones.
People like Ji Yunshu who often go out are the odd ones out.
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