Chapter 33: Beat the Dog When It's Down
To put it mildly, it is actually kicking the dog when it is down.
Xu Xinshu was an agricultural genius who was personally certified by the emperor. The emperor was always very tolerant of talented people.
But as soon as Bei Jing heard there was a play to watch, she wanted to join in the fun: "I want to go too, I want to go too."
[It’s so boring staying in the palace every day, I want to go and see it too! ]
After hearing the little princess's thoughts, Xu Xinshu wanted to fulfill her wish, but her request to leave the palace was already an exception.
One more thing for the Emperor: Can you take the princess out with you?
That's a bit presumptuous...
The emperor rubbed his brows and said, "Miss Xu, bring Chu'er with you. She likes you very much."
"yes."
The emperor handed Bei Jingchu to her and called out, "Yan Zhong."
A figure jumped out and scared Bei Jingchu.
[No way, big brother, where did you come from? Is this the legendary Royal Guard? ]
The emperor ordered Yan Zhong: "Follow the princess until she returns to the palace safely."
"yes."
Xu Xinshu carried Bei Jingchu out of the palace. The Minister of the Central Secretariat outside the palace gate saw them and hurriedly came to greet them.
It was getting closer, then suddenly stopped.
"Why did you bring the princess out?"
If you listen carefully, you can hear a hint of fear in his voice.
"It was His Majesty who asked me to take the princess out of the palace to play."
Xu Lanqi didn't believe it, "Why would a baby need to go out of the palace to play?"
"Don't tell me that wicked fellow has come up with some new scheme. You are so foolish as to think that you are just taking his daughter out of the palace for a trip."
“I didn’t even know what happened after I was sold.”
Xu Xinshu stopped him: "Brother, the princess is still listening."
Xu Lanqi was confused: "Just listen, how can a little brat understand that I am scolding her father?"
Bei Jingchu: [Sister, I think so. Not only can I understand it, I can understand it very well.]
Xu Lanqi added: "Even if she can understand, can she still sue me?"
Xu Xinshu: …
Bei Jingchu: ...It seems that it is indeed impossible.
As the emperor was away, Xu Lanqi took the opportunity to pinch Bei Jingchu's little face.
"The baby's face is still soft, but our little brat has grown stronger."
Xu Xinshu's scalp tingled, "Brother, the princess can't complain, but the secret guards can."
Xu Lanqi:……!!!!!!!!!!!!
What! Why didn’t you tell me earlier that there was a secret guard?
Bei Jingchu laughed loudly, looking cute and harmless, but Xu Xinshu heard it and said: [Hahahaha, you’re done, hahahaha. ]
After a while of commotion, they got on the carriage and walked to the city gate.
The Kong family was dressed in thin prison uniforms and shivered in the cold wind among the prisoners to be exiled.
Xu Xinshu took a quick look and didn't see her second brother's wife. She heard that she had divorced and returned home before the incident at the Kong family.
That's good, this was the only one who secretly helped her at that time.
People passing by pointed at them, and Kong Lao Da glared at them and cursed: "What are you looking at!"
A whip was swung at him, and the officer yelled, "What are you making noise about?"
Boss Kong shuddered.
The arm holding Bei Jingchu did not move and just stayed there.
Bei Jingchu knew that Sister Xu must be feeling very happy right now.
This person had previously locked her up because of a fake monk's random fortune-telling.
Just one word from her and she was insulted like an animal.
Now he is being held by the police, and if he shows any disobedience he will be beaten and scolded.
Then the officer came over and put on a flattering smile at them.
"My two nobles, the person is right there, so please say whatever you want to say. But it will take at most fifteen minutes, and then we must set off."
Seeing Xu Xinshu holding the child, he was especially considerate and handed the whip to Xu Lanqi.
"Use this if you want to vent your anger."
Bei Jingchu: [How thoughtful! She can even take half an hour to deal with them! Sister Xu, come on! ]
Xu Xinshu smiled, handed the small thing to her brother, and then took the whip from him.
"Madam, madam! I'm here! Are you here to save me?"
Bei Jingchu pouted softly: [Who is your wife? Didn't you divorce her a long time ago? How shameless.]
When he shouted like that, everyone around them noticed them.
The group was dressed in gorgeous clothes and followed by servants, which made them stand out from the surroundings.
Not to mention the temperament of the two people, and the children they are holding in their arms are as cute as Fu dolls.
Xu Xinshu walked closer slowly, and Xu Lanqi behind her also walked forward holding Bei Jingchu.
I could clearly see the expectation in Boss Kong's eyes.
Mrs. Kong was clear-headed: "You are still counting on her to save you? It's good enough that she doesn't come to harm us."
Xu Xinshu just smiled and said nothing.
When Boss Kong heard this, he got anxious: "Mother, don't mess with Shu'er. Shu'er and I have such a good relationship. How could she not save me?"
"Just wait, when I return I will find a way to save you."
As if he was afraid that Xu Xinshu would refute him, he interrupted hastily, trying to grasp the last straw.
But it's too late now. What could I have done earlier?
Xu Xinshu raised the whip and hit him in the face. She only regretted that she didn't have enough strength, otherwise she would have been able to tear his skin apart with one whip.
Boss Kong let out an "Ah!" and dodged backwards repeatedly.
Mrs. Kong felt sorry for her son and stepped forward to support him.
But now Xu Xinshu had no scruples at all and picked up as many as she could.
She listened to the wailing and cursing, which later turned into begging for mercy. She was sweating from the beating, and finally she let out a sigh of relief.