Therefore, as soon as Madam Cheng entered the yamen, she saw that the guards inside all looked like ordinary people.
A maidservant was with Madam Cheng. She glanced at her mistress and said arrogantly, "What do you mean no one's here? Quickly release our young lady, or you'll be in big trouble."
When Yinzhen arrived with his men, he heard such an arrogant remark, which almost made Cheng Xu faint.
Yinzhen's face turned cold: "Oh~ How come you're making me suffer the consequences?"
When the maid saw someone approaching, who looked like someone in charge, she said contemptuously, "Who are you? Tell the magistrate to come out. Do you think our young lady can be kidnapped so easily? Release our young lady right now, or you'll all see what happens."
Yinzhen never expected that these days, maids were all more capable and more arrogant than the last.
Liang Jiugong knew that his master would probably be in a bad mood after hearing this, so he quickly said, "What a big mouth you have."
Madam Cheng looked at Yinzhen with an air of superiority and said to him, "Who are you? Let your county magistrate come out and speak."
Madam Cheng had certainly met the county magistrate, and the man she had met happened to be the one who bowed and scraped before her husband, offering him gifts. It might be hard to believe.
In general, when officials and merchants collude, it is the merchants who give gifts to the officials. But here, it is the officials who give gifts to the merchants. This is why Madam Cheng is so arrogant.
If a local official treats her husband like this, then there's probably no one else in this place worth bowing down to, which is why she's so fearless.
Yinzhen glanced at Liang Jiugong and asked, "Where is the county magistrate?"
Liang Jiugong said, "Reporting to my master, the county magistrate has been tied up."
"Since Madam Cheng wants to see him, then call the county magistrate over."
Yinzhen said this in front of Madam Cheng. Even though Madam Cheng was used to being clueless, she knew that this person was probably not what she thought, and at least he was not the county magistrate's subordinate.
Madam Cheng had a bad feeling.
Before long, the county magistrate was brought over bound. When Madam Cheng saw this, she immediately lost confidence and could no longer say anything arrogant.
"Does Madam Cheng have nothing to say?"
At this moment, Madam Cheng was as if she were mute, unable to utter a word.
Yinzhen said to the county magistrate, "Madam Cheng says she wants to see the county magistrate. Don't you recognize him?"
The magistrate felt utterly unlucky and extremely wronged. With a mournful face, he said, "My lord, I do not know Madam Cheng, nor have I ever had any dealings with her. I am innocent!"
What he said was true; he really didn't have much interaction with Madam Cheng. The person he did interact with was Master Cheng Jingxiu of the Cheng family.
"Madam Cheng, the county magistrate says he doesn't recognize you?"
Madam Cheng then realized that she had been frightened just now. She felt much better now. Looking at the county magistrate who was tied up, she wanted to say something, but she didn't know what to say.
Yinzhen glanced at Madam Cheng and said, "Tie them all up."
Then Madam Cheng, along with her maids and guards, were all tied up.
Yinzhen then said, "Men, surround the Cheng residence and investigate thoroughly."
The second-class guards on the side took the lead in receiving the imperial decree and led a group of people to the Cheng residence.
The Cheng family is unaware of the impending disaster. The mansion is bustling with activity, and people are even discussing how to curry favor with their master and receive more rewards.
Meanwhile, Master Cheng was also in the mansion, staying with his concubine in the backyard. Although Master Cheng had a formidable wife, as a man, he also liked charming women. However, he was quick to tire of the old and crave the new. Madam Cheng was also very ruthless towards women, and now the mansion was still dominated by Madam Cheng's family.
The concubine he visited today was newly purchased, and he was in high spirits, which is why he was there at this time.
The imperial guards were all well-trained and quickly surrounded the Cheng residence. Then the head steward of the residence hurriedly ran to the backyard.
"Master, master, something terrible has happened!"
Master Cheng was flirting with his concubine and was in high spirits when this shout ruined his mood.
Master Cheng was somewhat displeased.
He frowned and said unhappily, "What's with the rush? Let's talk this out. Did Madam do something again?"
The steward's face turned pale. Now that the entire mansion was surrounded, he wasn't stupid and naturally knew that something serious must have happened.
"Master, something terrible has happened! Our mansion is surrounded."
At this point, Master Cheng no longer cared about being angry.
"They're surrounded?"
"Yes, sir, there's a ring of soldiers around the mansion, carrying knives. They look a bit like government troops, but none of them are wearing uniforms."
Master Cheng naturally knew how he got his good life, but the family affairs were kept very secret and could not be found out. However, just to be on the safe side, he rushed to the front yard as soon as he received the news.
There are deadly things in his study and bedroom. If these things are discovered, the entire Cheng family will be finished.
The head steward saw the master running towards the front yard and followed him.
Upon reaching the front yard, he discovered he couldn't get in. Master Cheng was blocked in the backyard. Looking at the people blocking his way, he said, "Who are you? Get out of here!"
The man glanced at Master Cheng with disdain in his eyes. As imperial guards responsible for protecting the emperor, they naturally knew the manners of the ladies of the Cheng family. To dare to treat the emperor that way, the Cheng family, a merchant family, was probably doomed.
"You're Master Cheng, right? Men, tie him up."
"You can't tie me up, let me go right now..." Master Cheng shouted fiercely, but no one paid any attention to him.
On one side, Master Cheng and his head steward were tied up. On the other side, Master Cheng's study and bedroom were thoroughly searched. Those who could follow Yinzhen were all capable people, and they were all experts in searching houses. They quickly found a lot of things.
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