Because of Mu Run's monogamous system, all the concubines inside and outside Yan Zhengkun's mansion were in an uproar, none of them wanting to be driven away or dismissed. Meanwhile, Yan Zhengkun's principal wife was now standing very tall, using Mu Run's imperial decree to expel the concubines she disliked one by one. Those who had children could stay, but those who hadn't had to be subservient to the principal wife.
Yan Zhengkun sighed as he thought of the mess in his own residence. "Let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it. But next time you drink, remember to include me."
He simply did not believe that Baishalu had gone on official business last night.
You should know that he learned to drink and dine with women from Bai Shalu.
Fu Yunchen entered the court and announced that Mu Run would be observing a recess today, and that all petitions should be submitted to the Imperial Study.
Immediately, those who had something to report surrounded Fu Yunchen and began to discuss it with him.
It's common knowledge that His Majesty is merely a figurehead, and Fu Yunchen is the one who truly holds power; everyone is used to it. If Mu Run were to assume personal rule one day, and Fu Yunchen were no longer there, it would actually make them uneasy.
Bai Shalu and Qiao Dongzi stood up to the side, seemingly discussing everyday matters and trivial things, but in reality, they were observing the civil and military officials.
Suddenly, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Qiao Dongzi's smiling eyes, and he said to Bai Shalu, "I just got a jar of fine wine, would you like to try it together?"
Baishalu understood his meaning and knew what he had discovered.
“Absolutely,” Baishalu replied.
After the court session, the two of them walked arm in arm toward the Dali Temple.
Not long after, Zou Zhongzheng, the Vice Minister of Works, was invited to the Dali Temple.
"Lord Zou." Qiao Dongzi, looking like a bandit, walked up to Zou Zhongzheng, who was more than half a head shorter than him, and looked down at him with an imposing aura.
Zou Zhongzheng immediately broke out in a cold sweat. "What brings you here, Lord Qiao?"
Qiao Dongzi pulled a medicine bottle from his sleeve. "This is a good thing that can make people tell the truth, but the side effects are quite severe. Nine times out of ten, it might cause mental impairment. I think Lord Zou probably doesn't want to use it, right?"
Zou Zhongzheng's expression changed drastically. "What does Lord Qiao mean by this? Are you treating me like a criminal?" He then looked at Bai Shalu. "Does Lord Bai also intend to let Lord Qiao act recklessly?"
"Well..." Bai Shalu coughed softly, then took out a fan from his sleeve and fanned himself with an elegant air. "My official rank is the same as his, so I really can't interfere much. If Lord Zou is willing to listen to my advice, then cooperate well with Lord Qiao. Answer whatever he asks truthfully. If you really don't cooperate, then this 'speaking the truth' approach won't look very good. He might even reveal who you lost your virginity to."
"You! You all! You've gone too far!" Zou Zhongzheng's face turned purple with anger, but there was a deep sense of panic in his eyes.
Qiao Dongzi looked at Bai Shalu.
Baishalu nodded.
Qiao Dongzi immediately slipped behind Zou Zhongzheng and fed him the "Tu Zhen Xiang" (a type of herbal medicine).
Once they've decided on something, they're the type to do nothing. Having killed thousands of enemy soldiers on the battlefield, they've long since lost any mercy for their foe.
Bai Shalu asked Zou Zhongzheng, "Who was your first woman?"
Zou Zhongzheng stared blankly at Bai Shalu and replied, "My maternal uncle's eldest cousin's wife!"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Dongzi chuckled and said, "It works."
Baishalu continued, "Where were you last night?"
Zou Zhongzheng said, "The Liu residence."
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