Chapter 262 People are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being fat

In the house next door.

Old Man Hong's aura was so strong that the people who were reporting in front of him didn't dare to look up. "Is there really someone who wants to take advantage of Madam?"

"Yes, and there is more than one group." The man was sure.

Old Man Hong asked, "Can you find out the origin?"

"One group is the bandits raised by the Yuan family, and the other group is very secretive and has not yet been figured out. When they found someone was targeting them, this group quickly withdrew."

"It's outrageous. It's too much."

Old Man Hong hadn't been angry for a long time. "Let's ignore the group that withdrew and arrest the bandits hiding in the dark alley. We will make a decision after the young master comes back."

"yes."

The secret guard retreated quickly.

Not long after, in Qin Chi's study.

Song Jin was sitting at his desk writing a letter home.

After hearing Old Man Hong's report, Song Jin's face darkened again. "The Yuan family is angry about what you did and wants to teach him a lesson. They don't dare to deal with him, so they come after a weak woman like me?"

"Yes."

Old Man Hong responded.

Almost at the same time.

In the dark alley where the bandits were hiding, a fierce battle was taking place. The secret guards sent by Old Man Hong were all skilled fighters and could not be resisted by ordinary bandits.

The only one who is capable of fighting is the big man who is leading the group.

The secret guards did not hold back and killed anyone who resisted.

It only took half an hour.

This battle has come to an end.

Three bandits died and the rest were all captured. We just need to wait for Qin Chi to come back and ask for instructions before dealing with them.

Old Man Hong said thankfully, "Fortunately, Madam didn't go out."

Some people wanted to take advantage of the time when Song Jin was out watching the parade of the top scholar to make their move, because there would be a huge crowd of people there, making it the best time to make the move.

The man was taken to a deserted alley.

Whether it was destroying Song Jin's innocence or killing him, it would be a huge blow to Qin Chi.

Afterwards, wait for others to find out.

The murderers had already fled.

This plan was originally very good, and the people behind the scenes thought it was a sure thing. After all, a top scholar's wife had no power to support her, so sending so many people to deal with her was considered giving Qin Chi face. Unfortunately, they had calculated everything, but they had not expected that Song Jin would not go out.

Is this reasonable?

It was totally irrational! Even the captured bandit leader was confused.

Over the years, there has not been a woman who would not go out to watch her husband parade in the streets when he became the top scholar.

Therefore, before dying, the bandit was still struggling with this question, and loudly questioned the secret guard: "Why didn't that woman go to watch the parade? Isn't it said that they have a good relationship? This is also good..."

This is a lie! It's not just this group of thieves.

Even some of the secret guards are rare.

"Did Madam receive the news in advance?" a secret guard whispered.

The secret guard next to him kicked the thief and said, "Mr. Hong hasn't received any news yet. Is it possible for Madam?"

The connections Song Jin has in the capital.

Compared to Mr. Hong, there is a world of difference.

The secret guard was even more surprised. "Then, does the Madam not care about the young master?"

"Want to die? If you want to die, don't involve me."

Some of the secret guards knew that the young master loved the lady.

It’s not certain how the lady feels about the young master. From the fact that she left without even thinking about doing business elsewhere, it’s hard to tell how much she values ​​the young master.

Qin Qi came over and heard it, and scolded in a low voice: "What nonsense are you talking about? It was the young master who told the lady not to go out today."

"I see. My Lord has foresight."

The secret guard stopped guessing this time.

They are secret guards and are very strict with outsiders.

When the secret guards gather together in private, they won’t have to worry so much.

According to Old Man Hong, these secret guards are unqualified. If they had not followed Qin Chi early on and were already Qin Chi's men, Old Man Hong would probably have sent them back to the secret guard camp one by one.

But it cannot be denied.

Everyone was glad that Song Jin did not join in the fun.

Qin Chi's request also required Song Jin to listen. On a day like this, another woman would probably pretend to obey but secretly disobey, after all, it was the only time in a lifetime when her husband passed the imperial examination and rode a horse through the streets to enjoy the glory.

It's hard not to look at it.

Song Jin actually wanted to go and take a look.

But compared to the desire to watch, there is more rationality and restraint.

Inside the study.

The conversation between Old Man Hong and Song Jin continued.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

Song Jin calmly analyzed, "Isn't there martial law in the city? It's so easy for the bandits to sneak into the city, there must be someone to cover them up. There is another point that I am somewhat suspicious of."

"Madam, please speak." Old Man Hong respected Song Jin very much.

Song Jin expressed his thoughts truthfully: "It was too easy for you to find out it was the Yuan family so quickly."

"Madam, do you suspect that it wasn't done by the Yuan family?"

Old Man Hong thought about the possibilities.

Song Jin said at this time: "The Yuan family is currently being monitored by the Jinyiwei, so it is unlikely that they will be so eager to take action against me. If they really want to teach me a lesson, they have to wait for some time, at least when outsiders are not paying so much attention."

A big reason was the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

It is impossible for Minister Yuan to make such a low-level mistake as he has been able to hold a high position for many years under the watchful eyes of the Imperial Guards.

Old Man Hong pondered over the ins and outs of this matter. "Young Master is suing the Yuan family this time. The involvement is not just as simple as the Yuan family."

"Are you referring to the forces behind Minister Yuan?" Song Jin immediately thought of this after he reminded him, "But someone behind the scenes wants to attack me, but wants to put the blame on the Yuan family?"

Why is this operation so confusing?

Old Man Hong thought more than Song Jin. "If Minister Yuan gets into trouble, the officials involved with him may also be liquidated. Officials are never just one family that is corrupt. Many times, these people don't want to protect Minister Yuan, but they have to protect him."

"Is it necessary to attack me to protect him?"

The more Song Jin listened, the more confused he became. "No matter how I look at it, I feel that they are not trying to protect Minister Yuan, but that someone wants to take advantage of his misfortune."

Or maybe that group of people are very confident.

I thought today's matter was a sure thing.

"Madam, do you have any enemies?" Old Man Hong suddenly asked.

When Song Jin heard this, he was speechless. "I think Uncle Hong knows my situation very well. Will the Liu family choose to attack me today?"

"Jianning Liu Family? This is unlikely."

Old Man Hong is more inclined to believe that it was done by some powerful person in Beijing.

Qin Chi had the title of Six Yuan Ji, which was like having an extra life-saving talisman. The emperor must have paid much attention to him, and touching him at this time would undoubtedly be a provocation to the emperor.

Unfortunately, in the eyes of the powerful and wealthy families, the top scholar from a poor family is really weak.

Since it is impossible to do anything to Qin Chi for the time being, giving him a bloody warning first is a trick commonly used by some powerful people.

In the past, Old Man Hong was the head of the secret guards in Prince Rui's palace, so he had some understanding of the practices of the powerful and wealthy.

There is no clue as to who did it.

Old Man Hong expressed this suspicion.

Song Jin finally realized his dangerous situation.

Seeing Song Jin's solemn expression, Old Man Hong said, "Madam, don't worry. The young master will protect you."

"I'm not worried, I'm just feeling emotional."

Song Jin put away the family letter on the table and said in a deep voice, "It was only at this moment that I realized that the title of No. 1 Scholar's Wife is not so easy to get. As the saying goes, people are afraid of being famous just as pigs are afraid of being fat."

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