Xie Zhao gave Jiang Yuzhu a difficult problem.
In her previous life, as a female forensic doctor, Jiang Yuzhu always had some occupational diseases, but as a daughter of a wealthy family, it was obviously inappropriate for her to study these.
In addition, Jiang Yuzhu was afraid that Xie Zhao was being self-indulgent and thinking that she was changing for him.
It’s good that the two of them don’t interfere with each other now.
This is a balanced relationship that Jiang Yuzhu doesn't want to break.
Thinking of this, she smiled and replied, "Because reading these makes me look very knowledgeable."
Xie Zhao's eyes fluctuated, then became calm, and it was unclear whether he believed it or not.
Jiang Yuzhu added, "I've recently come to realize that studying the laws of the Great Qi Dynasty will not only prevent harm, but also help avoid risks."
Facts proved that Jiang Yuzhu's approach was correct. She sent Jia Xinglin, the prince of Mao who had framed her, to jail.
"Madam, what you have read is relatively superficial. If you are really interested, you can take a look at the real files in the government office."
Xie Zhao opened the small table and took out a thick stack of books.
Jiang Yuzhu took it and opened it casually. She was startled by the bloodstained cloth inside. She looked at Xie Zhao and asked, "Master, what are these?"
Xie Zhao calmly replied, "You got the wrong one. This one contains evidence."
Jiang Yuzhu was speechless and quickly flipped through the pages under the oil lamp.
Most of the cases there are human trafficking, and the huge numbers are shocking.
Jiang Yuzhu's eyebrows jumped and she asked, "Are there really so many?"
In one city in the North alone, thousands of people disappeared within a year.
It's a remote little place on the northern border of Da Qi, where most people don't see each other much.
This number of missing persons means that on average one out of every several or dozens of households has been affected.
Xie Zhao handed over another book and said, "There are obstacles in the investigation in the north. This is only part of it."
Jiang Yuzhu was even more shocked.
Unlike modern times, the buying and selling of human beings was legal in the Great Qi Dynasty, and human traffickers were everywhere.
Reselling always requires costs. Some families have no choice but to sell their children. If the family is better off, they will ask to redeem the child.
It is not profitable for human traffickers. They want to make a big business and kidnap people to get rid of them once and for all. As long as they keep their hands clean and there is no trouble afterward.
"Master, leaving Beijing on New Year's Eve isn't just about catching a bandit, is it?"
Jiang Yuzhu rubbed her aching forehead. She had suspected before that catching the bandit was just a cover.
Xie Zhao showed his admiration: "Madam, you are smart."
Following the clues from Songzhulou, we found a hideout in Gunma County, which is under the jurisdiction of the capital.
Because the waters behind this were too complicated, Xie Zhao was ordered by the emperor to secretly investigate the matter thoroughly.
No matter how secretive we are, we will still be discovered if we leave Beijing.
"So this trip is actually risky?"
Jiang Yuzhu felt so unlucky. She should have been celebrating the New Year in the capital, but she and Xie Zhao were out in the wilderness, exposed to the cold wind.
The emperor issued an imperial decree, and her main purpose was to be a companion, which was simply to ask for her death.
Jiang Yuzhu was filled with regret, pursed her lips and remained silent.
Xie Zhao observed Jiang Yuzhu's expression and sensed her anger. A smile flashed across his eyes: "Why, Madam, do you find me troublesome?"
Dislike, of course I dislike!
Jiang Yuzhu thought so in her heart, but she said it very tactfully, revealing a trace of worry: "No, we are husband and wife, and I am worried about the safety of the master."
Jiang Yuzhu complained in her heart, and she only hoped that the person who had done the evil would choose his target carefully, have some sense of justice, and not let an innocent and weak woman like her get hurt.
Xie Zhao's narrow black eyes froze for a moment, and he said meaningfully, "Same here."
At this moment, Jiang Yuzhu still didn't quite understand the meaning of Xie Zhao's words.
A heavy rain lasted until nightfall, and then the sudden rain stopped.
The carriages were parked on both sides of the official road, and Liang An hung a lantern on a tree for lighting.
In winter the leaves turn yellow and the branches cast shadows on the ground.
The lights under the tree flickered. Jiang Yuzhu rolled up her sleeves and was picking peppers with her delicate hands.
Her face was not very clear. She occasionally chatted with Hongxiu and Hongjin, with the corners of her lips slightly curved, and it was obvious that she was in a good mood.
Xie Zhao stood in the shadows, his dark eyes darkening.
"Master, Madam is making grilled fish. This time she's adding a lot of side dishes. After we eat the fish, we can have a handful of noodles in the red soup."
Liang An is looking forward to it.
When it comes to eating and enjoying, no one can compare to the Jiang family.
It was just a trip out, delivering a few cartloads of stuff.
There was too much to take away, so after careful selection, I finally managed to fill up half a carriage.
Jiang Yuzhu specially brought some ham from the south, and the maids sliced it into thin slices and put it in the grilled fish. The aroma wafted from far away.
"Madam is so lucky."
Liang An was very envious, but found that ordinary people could not be jealous at all.
Whether in family background or appearance, she really looks like God's own daughter.
No matter how you commit suicide, there are always a lot of people standing behind you to protect you.
Xie Zhao agreed: "Perhaps this is the advantage of having a woman in the harem?"
Jiang Yuzhu lived a reckless life, spending all her time pleasing herself every day.
She didn't worry about not having money, didn't worry about getting into trouble and no one cleaning up the mess, and naturally she didn't have to worry about the suffering of the people.
Xie Zhao was in the court and shouldered a heavy responsibility.
If we allow evil people to commit crimes, the people will suffer in the end.
Some things have to be done by someone, and Xie Zhao would rather that person be him.
Liang An felt a little uncomfortable, lamenting that his master lived like an ascetic monk. It would be better if he could learn to find joy in suffering.
Soon, Hong Xiu opened the lid and a hot breath rose.
Jiang Yuzhu greeted, "Master, it's time to eat!"
Because of the heavy rain, we missed dinner, so dinner became a midnight snack.
Xie Zhao came over after hearing the sound and sat opposite Jiang Yuzhu.
He picked up a piece of the grilled fish that Liang An had been talking about for a long time, and then quickened his pace in eating.
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