The elders also looked unhappy.
The people around were so surprised that their jaws dropped. "Are they really going to fight?"
"That's his grandmother! Such behavior is truly unfilial..."
"Haven't you heard? They are doing their work according to the imperial order. It has always been the rule that the emperor comes first and the ministers come second. What grandmother or no grandmother? It is wrong to hinder the court's work. I think Lord Shen is courageous and can sacrifice his relatives for the sake of justice."
"That's right. When I saw Lord Shen raiding the Chen family before, I always felt that it was lacking. Now seeing what happened in the Shen family, I feel that Lord Shen is indeed a courageous and good official. I just don't know who will be the judge next time."
"It should be the prefect."
"If that old... prefect were to investigate the case, I'm afraid this matter would eventually be left unresolved. Hey, what's the point of making such a fuss now? It won't be long before they're released anyway."
"That's true..."
The people, who were originally quite interested, suddenly lost interest when they thought of the corrupt old official, the prefect.
Old Master Shen naturally heard the discussions around him, and his angry voice suddenly stopped.
Yes!
How could I forget about the prefect?
Moreover, their Shen family is one of the four major families in Yujiang. They have the support of many people above them. How could they be frightened by a useless kid from their own family?!
I forgot about it just now because I was in a hurry!
After figuring it out, Mr. Shen was no longer afraid, and the elders also gradually calmed down.
on the contrary.
Old Madam Shen was beaten with ten boards.
Although she used only 50% of her strength, for a woman over 60 years old, these ten blows really caused her so much pain that she almost lost her life.
When he was being carried away, he was still crying out in pain.
Shen Yingnan naturally heard the discussions of the people, and he also knew what the prefect was thinking.
However, whether he can be released this time is not something that the old corrupt official can decide.
*
Jinlai Inn.
After listening to the story of the Chen and Shen families, Yang Zhao couldn't help but curl his lips and said, "They're quite quick."
Qiu Liang thought for a moment and said, "Miss, I heard that the prefect has sent someone out of the city, apparently to report this to the emperor. I'm afraid it won't be long before word reaches the emperor."
"Do you want someone to stop it?" Qiu Liang asked.
Yang Zhao shook his head: "No need."
"It's good to stir up trouble like this. The water will eventually become muddy, and then the fish will surface and be caught."
After hearing this, Qiu Liang stopped talking.
She was naturally cold-natured, so soon her presence became invisible, and Yang Zhao continued to flip through the book in his hand.
After reading for a while, she closed it, rubbed her sore eyes, and looked at Chunxi who was flipping through the account books in the studio.
"Chunxi, what do you think?"
The four girls around Yang Zhao.
Chunxi is the best at accounting.
Her mother had discovered Chunxi's talents a lot in the past. In terms of accounting, mental arithmetic and other skills, Chunxi was indeed more talented than Yang Zhao.
So every once in a while, Chunxi would go on a trip for her to check the accounts of businesses in various places. Usually, Qiuliang would accompany her for protection, so the only people by her side at that time were Dongshuang and Xiaying.
Chunxi's pen was still scribbling something, and she didn't stop flipping through the pages. She replied, "Miss, I've already skimmed through a portion of it. The number of people bribed and the amount of money alone are quite astonishing. I want to know the specific individuals bribed and the details of the purpose. I need to unravel the hidden accounts within the accounts. I'm currently sorting through them, so it might take some time."
Generally, there are not too many such account books.
But the head of the Chen family obviously has a habit of recording and trading "evidence" with others. Perhaps this is also the "ability" of his Chen family to place more people in the government than the four major families.
I have to say, I have indeed mastered a lot of things.
"If you are tired, just stop and take a rest. There is no rush." Although Yang Zhao could also see, he had to admit that her speed was indeed not as fast as Chunxi's.
But just at this moment.
Xiaoqing knocked on the door and came in: "Miss, someone is looking for you outside. He said that you will know who he is after seeing this."
After saying that, Xiaoqing handed over a piece of paper.
Yang Zhao took it.
After unfolding it, it was clear that it contained the method of making sea salt that she had previously given to Yun Xiaozi, and the font on it was still hers.
Qiu Liang obviously saw it too.
She was slightly stunned.
"Did he tell me his name? How old is he?" Yang Zhao's fingers stroked a drop of dried blood on the corner of the note, and his eyes deepened a little.
Xiaoqing replied, "She didn't say her name, but she looked to be around 50 or 60 years old. She was holding a flower basket. Oh, that's an old woman."
An old lady in her fifties or sixties?
Yang Zhao glanced at Qiu Liang and said to her, "Qiu Liang, go out and take a look. If it's him, bring him in."
Qiu Liang naturally knew who she was talking about!
"Yes, Miss."
The autumn chill soon went away.
There was indeed a hunched old woman at the door. When she saw Qiu Liang, her wrinkled face seemed to tremble with excitement, but she quickly suppressed it and just stepped forward and said in a dry voice: "Girl, do you want to buy some flowers?"
Qiu Liang glanced around calmly, then walked up to him, took the flower basket from his hand, put his other hand on his side, and led him in directly.
"What's going on?"
After entering the inn, Qiu Liang glanced at him and frowned: "You smell of blood, are you injured?"
Yun Xiaozi did not answer, but looked around with some caution.
Qiu Liang said: "Everyone here is one of us."
Yun Xiaozi lowered his voice as if he was still cautious: "Take me to see the master first."
Qiu Liang looked at him carefully.
Then he took him upstairs.
Seeing Yang Zhao, Yun Xiaozi seemed to finally relax completely, and his whole body limply leaned against Qiu Liang.
Qiu Liang subconsciously held him firmly.
"Master, I am finally able to see you alive." Yun Xiaozi said weakly, and hurriedly pulled off the wrinkled skin on his face and threw it to the ground, revealing his thin face stained with blood.
Yang Zhao's eyes fell on the face on the ground.
That is actually a real person’s face!!!
"Did you kill him?" Yang Zhao glanced at Yun Xiaozi.
Yun Xiaozi raised his head like a rattle and said in disgust, "Don't get me wrong, I didn't kill this old woman, nor did I skin her. I took the skin from a man in a black robe. In order to be able to see the master alive, I had no choice but to wear it..."
Just thinking about the fact that his face was covered with human skin, Yun Xiaozi's already pale face became even paler, and he even felt nauseous.
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