Chapter 23 Xie Zhao's reputation was damaged
Ping An lowered his eyes, feeling very embarrassed.
In fact, he was only eleven years old, but he didn't dare to say it.
Jiang Yuzhu did not continue to ask, but chatted with Ping An: "Ping An, men are very popular these days, how did you get sold?"
Unless the family is so poor that they can't even make ends meet, even if parents and relatives are not around, there are usually relatives to take care of them.
Ping An shook his head; he only had a vague impression.
"I am not from the capital. When I was a few years old, I was playing in the village and was taken away by a woman."
The old woman said that he was sold by his parents, but Ping'an didn't believe it and insisted on seeing his parents.
"The old woman was very fierce and slapped me."
This is Ping An's only impression.
Later, he was sent to a large courtyard in the countryside with his mother-in-law.
There were many children of his age in the yard.
The courtyard was heavily guarded, with ferocious-looking men guarding the gate. Anyone who tried to escape would be beaten half to death.
"Master, teach me the art of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, as well as... the skills of serving women."
Ping An spoke more and more quietly, lowering his head in shame.
He has been learning how to serve women for several years.
The more Jiang Yuzhu listened, the more puzzled her expression became. From what Ping'an said, it didn't seem like she was being sold, but rather abducted.
In Da Qi, human trafficking is a common occurrence, but I never thought there would be secret dealings going on!
Jiang Yuzhu sighed. It was not that she didn't care about other people's business, but that she couldn't.
As a woman in the harem, all she had to do was shop and buy, and be beautiful. The suffering of the people was none of her business.
Otherwise, find an opportunity to hint to Xie Zhao?
In Da Qi, trafficking in young children is a serious crime. For a man of high moral character like the protagonist, his lofty ideal is to benefit the people.
Jiang Yuzhu was just thinking when someone knocked on the door.
Downstairs, there was no secret signal from Hongli. Could it be that the second brother had already gone out?
Jiang Yuzhu thought it was the waiter delivering food. When she saw the figure in front of her, she rubbed her eyes and said, "Is it an illusion?"
Jiang Yuzhu pretended to close the door, but Xie Zhao held it against the door with one hand.
Xie Zhao changed into a purple casual suit, looking noble and with a cool look.
Seeing Jiang Yuzhu's reaction, he raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "Madam, your husband is here to take you home."
Then, Xie Zhao walked in on his own and set his sights on Ping An.
The scene was a bit funny and Jiang Yuzhu took a long time to react.
Xie Zhao came to catch the adulterer? He didn't catch her. Jiang Yuzhu could feel that Xie Zhao's real intention was not to have sex with her, but to focus on Ping An.
In line with the principle of striking first, Jiang Yuzhu said shamelessly: "I asked for you, he insisted that he was fifteen years old, he must have been kidnapped, please investigate."
After saying this, Jiang Yuzhu showed a righteous look on her face: "Songzhu Building must have some big shots backing them up to do this. It's too shameless!"
Xie Zhao didn't expect that Jiang Yuzhu would be so quick to clear herself after being caught by him. He couldn't help but twitch his lips: "Madam thinks so too?"
"Of course, as a third-rank imperial lady, I have responsibilities."
Jiang Yuzhu nodded like a chick pecking at rice, speaking in a very serious manner.
Xie Zhao rubbed his aching forehead, a faint smile flashed across his eyes, he felt embarrassed for Jiang Yuzhu.
"Then the lady beat up Feng Zhuangyuan, was it also out of so-called responsibility?"
The daughter of a treacherous minister is better than her father.
Jiang Fulu would never be so shameless as to say these words.
The two have been married for three years, and tonight, Xie Zhao has a completely new understanding of Jiang Yuzhu.
When Feng Qing was mentioned, Jiang Yuzhu raised her eyelids, but she was not in high spirits: "Why did the master mention him? For the unlucky scum, beating him up is to get rid of harm to the people."
The couple said a few words to each other and Ping'an was shocked.
Songzhu Tower is full of guests tonight, and this is the first time Ping'an has been called out to serve.
A beautiful lady visits a brothel, and her husband becomes jealous and angry and catches her in adultery. Will he beat her up?
"Your Excellency, I did nothing."
Ping'an sniffed and was a little scared. He was timid and had never encountered such a scene before.
Xie Zhao gently patted Ping An's shoulder and said patiently: "Don't be afraid, answer me a few questions."
Jiang Yuzhu was peeling grapes and listening to Xie Zhao's questions, which made her more certain of Xie Zhao's purpose.
Xie Zhao stared at Songzhu Tower for a long time. As he was a third-rank official, he was afraid of ruining his reputation and could not easily enter.
Today, Jiang Yuzhu happened to come in to look for her second brother Jiang Huaiqing and handed a ladder to Xie Zhao.
If Xie Zhao was discovered, his reputation would not be damaged when he came to catch the wall-climbing lady.
As for Jiang Yuzhu, her already poor reputation became even worse.
What a great male protagonist, he wants to take advantage of her, what a wish!
The interrogation ended in the late night.
After Xie Zhao asked Ping An to keep the secret, he stood up.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuzhu came forward and asked, "Is the master coming back home?"
Xie Zhao thought for a moment, he wanted to go back to the government office, but for some reason he suddenly changed his mind and said, "Go back to the mansion."
The couple fell silent and stopped communicating. They went out one after the other.
As soon as I came out of the private room, I ran into Feng Qing and his colleagues in the court in the corridor.
When Feng Qing saw Xie Zhao, he was even more incredulous than Jiang Yuzhu and asked, "Why is Lord Xie here?"
Several colleagues in the court showed a gossipy look, and when they saw Jiang Yuzhu, who was dressed in men's clothes, behind Xie Zhao, they understood.
Madam Xie went to the brothel to have fun, and Mr. Xie got cheated on, how embarrassing!
Everyone winked at each other and smiled obscenely.
Now, Jiang Yuzhu couldn't stand it anymore. If she didn't say anything, who knows what these scumbags would think.
Although she has a bad reputation, she doesn't want to be slandered any more.
Why is it that everyone in Beijing is scolding her, but Xie Zhao is unaffected and remains unscathed?
Since they are husband and wife, at least in name only, Xie Zhao should take responsibility, right?
Jiang Yuzhu stepped forward and greeted him, "What a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet you all. My husband and I are just here to have some fun, just like you guys."
It was the couple who were looking for the prostitute, not Xie Zhao who came to catch them in adultery!
This huge news shocked everyone on the other side so much that they were stunned and even forgot to react.
Seeing that Feng Qing could stuff an egg into his mouth, Jiang Yuzhu was very satisfied. That was the excitement she wanted!
When Xie Zhao saw this scene, he rarely gave any explanation.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuzhu grabbed Xie Zhao's arm and said with a sweet smile, "Husband, let's go home."
The couple went out hand in hand, and Xie Zhao was very considerate and did not refuse.
Feng Qing and the others saluted with their eyes almost falling out.
Because they were in a daze for too long, everyone was drooling.
I really didn't expect that Xie Zhao, who seemed to be pure and simple, had such a strong taste!
As soon as the couple left Songzhu Building, Jiang Yuzhu immediately and ruthlessly withdrew her arm and looked around.
Xie Zhao felt the heat disappear, lowered his eyes and stared at the wrinkles on his sleeves, and said, "Madam, there is no need to look for him. Mother-in-law has already brought my second brother back."
Chen came to the brothel to arrest someone, and finally succeeded by waiting for the right person.
Hongli had no time to deliver the letter, and the people brought by Jiang Huaiqing had been wiped out.
"Master, I have to go back to my parents' home."
Jiang Yuzhu had no shame at all for causing damage to Xie Zhao's reputation. They took advantage of each other and called it a draw.
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