The Ministry of Justice was a gloomy prison. After walking for a long time, Lin Xiaoman finally arrived at the secret prison.
The empress imprisoned the inspector who went to the south on a random charge. At the same time, the two corrupt officials who had been beheaded openly were actually still imprisoned in a secret prison.
Lin Xiaoman came here to interrogate these three people.
There was no fancy means of forcing a confession. Lin Xiaoman simply used hallucinogens and drug powders, and then, while they were in a daze, the three men confessed everything.
The Inspector General accepted a large amount of bribes, and two local officials, one who was wrongly accused and the other who was petty corrupt, were pushed out to take the blame.
After making detailed notes and instructing people to keep a close eye on the three people and not to let them get away, Lin Xiaoman finished his work and went home.
After returning to the Princess's residence, he got off the carriage and walked a few steps when the housekeeper Xia came to meet him. He looked like he had something to report, "Your Highness."
"What is it?"
"Your Highness, after Yu Zhengjun returned, he asked me for the account book, and I gave it to him."
After Manager Xia said this, Lin Xiaoman understood, "I understand. From now on, I'll leave the affairs of the mansion to him. If he doesn't understand something, you can help him out."
In this world, women are in charge of the outside affairs and men are in charge of the inside affairs, so it was only natural that Yu Ziqian should be the housekeeper. After all, as the Crown Princess, she was already poor and had few businesses under her name, apart from the things bestowed upon her by the Empress. She couldn't afford to embezzle money. Furthermore, with the loyal servant Xia Guanshi watching over her, he wouldn't do anything like transferring the couple's assets.
"I understand, old servant." Manager Xia understood, then looked hesitant, as if he had something to say but found it difficult to say it.
"Is there anything else? Feel free to ask." Manager Xia looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. How could Lin Xiaoman resist asking?
"Your Highness, it's... Yu Zhengjun." After careful consideration, Manager Xia finally explained the situation. "Before you returned home, Yu Zhengjun went to the courtyard of the three servants, spoke a few words, and then forbade them to leave the courtyard without permission."
this……
Lin Xiaoman was furious. It was only the second day after the wedding, and he was already punishing the maid. This was definitely the classic example of a jealous husband.
As an outsider, Lin Xiaoman felt that this matter was difficult to handle.
Standing there silently as if in deep thought, Lin Xiaoman was actually trying to pull the original owner out to communicate with him.
Lin Xiaoman asked: What if Yu Ziqian wants to beat and kill the three servants?
The original owner, Huang Lingyu: Let him kill them, they are just three little servants!
After completing the communication, Lin Xiaoman realized that the original owner didn't care about the three servants in the backyard at all. He couldn't help but sigh: Tsk tsk, she's just like a heartless scumbag who throws them away after using them!
"Let him be." Although the original owner said it didn't matter, Lin Xiaoman still added, "Just don't let anyone get killed."
"I understand, old servant." The shrewd Manager Xia realized at once that although this Yu Zhengjun was not good-looking, he had obviously caught the eye of His Highness and was favored by His Highness. She would have to think carefully before doing anything in the future and must not offend this Zhengjun.
After finishing the business, Manager Xia started to care about Lin Xiaoman's daily life and asked, "Has His Highness ever had a meal outside?"
"Not yet." It was already late when Lin Xiaoman came out of the Ministry of Justice. He didn't have the time to go to the restaurant. He was really hungry at this moment, so he ordered, "Just ask the canteen to make something and send it directly to the study."
She still had to sort out the information about corruption in the south and write a 'detailed long article' and a 'concise short article' for the empress to review.
Oh, so busy!
"Yes." Manager Xia said, "Does Your Highness have any other instructions?"
"No, go down."
"I'll take my leave."
After Manager Xia left, Lin Xiaoman went towards the study, but after taking a few steps, he was stopped by someone.
A young servant, his face filled with panic, rushed out from the side, rushed to Lin Xiaoman and knelt down, crying bitterly, "Your Highness, please save Mr. Fang!"
Lin Xiaoman: ...
Although Lin Xiaoman didn't like people very much, he was still the original owner's man after all, so he stopped and asked, "What's wrong with him?"
The servant looked anxious, as if Fang Ke was going to die any second. He reported, "Servant Fang has caught a cold and has a high fever that won't go away."
"What does the doctor say?"
Lin Xiaoman frowned slightly. In that ancient time when medical care was backward, a cold could be fatal, and a high fever was a sign of critical illness.
"Your Highness, I haven't seen a doctor yet."
If not a doctor, why would I go to her? She hasn't revealed her identity as a miracle doctor.
Lin Xiaoman was puzzled, and then a thought came to her mind, "Did Zhengjun not allow me to call a doctor?"
Lin Xiaoman murmured in his heart, it can’t be that cruel, right?
"I haven't, haven't reported it yet..." The servant stammered. This didn't match what the servant said! Shouldn't His Highness have gone to care for the servant without asking any questions?
Seeing the servant's obvious guilt, Lin Xiaoman suddenly had an idea and understood it belatedly!
This is a drama of competing for favor!
The most common thing in palace fighting is that when a neglected concubine wants to see the emperor, she pretends to be seriously ill and asks the palace maid to call for help.
Pretending to be sick and weak to gain sympathy!!
Lin Xiaoman, who had seen through the truth, was speechless.
No wonder being an emperor is tiring. Not only does he have to handle government affairs, but he also has to deal with the scheming concubines. It is so stressful, how can he not die early?
"Find a doctor to check it out." Lin Xiaoman gave a faint instruction to the accompanying maid, and then did not stay and continued to go to the study.
"Your Highness..."
The servant called out again unwillingly.
Lin Xiaoman pretended not to hear and even quickened his pace.
When he arrived at the study and saw two servants standing at the door, Lin Xiaoman knew that his study had been occupied by someone else.
When she pushed the door open and went in, sure enough, Yu Ziqian had taken her seat openly. When he saw her coming, he didn't show any intention of giving up his seat.
Lin Xiaoman started to chase him away, "Go next door."
There are rooms all around, equipped with tables, chairs, pens, ink, paper and inkstones.
"No!" Yu Ziqian refused bluntly.
"My desk is filled with confidential documents from the empire. If any are missing or leaked, I will be in big trouble!"
"You put confidential documents on the table so openly? Do you think I'm stupid?" Yu Ziqian rolled his eyes. Although he didn't look at what was on the table, whose confidential documents would be placed so casually?
"Alright, alright, I don't have time to waste on rambling with you. I have something important to do!" Lin Xiaoman stepped forward, rolled up her sleeves, and threatened directly, "If you don't get up, I'll do it! Don't say I'm bullying you by relying on my kung fu skills."
She was giving face to the Empress and General Yu. If they really fought, ten Yu Ziqians couldn't beat her!
Not being able to practice is definitely a big pain. Yu Ziqian, who was stabbed hard, felt heartbroken. Seeing that Lin Xiaoman was really going to take action, for the sake of his own face, Yu Ziqian decisively stretched out his arms, picked up his pile of account books, and stood up.
After giving up his seat, Yu Ziqian did not leave. He stood by the table and called the female guard, "Go, move a table and chairs from next door."
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