Chapter 154 How can a follower have such a temperament?

"Sister-in-law, your trick is really powerful." Chu Li really admired her more and more. She did it without any effort, but was able to hold the person tightly.

Take today's incident with Ruan Xiaoyue, for example. It was reported to the Dali Temple. For He Hongzhi, it was more serious than stirring up a hornet's nest. If something happened to someone here, his position as prefect would probably be over.

These three days are like holding a hot potato, and we will definitely not dare to hurt anyone.

After all, he had just taken the position of prefect for less than half a year. If something went wrong, the network that the He family had worked so hard to build for many years would be broken.

Ruan Qinghuan was worried in her heart. If Xiaoyue had not begged her very hard, even threatening to die, she would never let her put herself in danger.

She was not as optimistic as Chu Li. He Hongzhi was a scheming man. Although she didn't dare to touch him, he would definitely do anything for money.

And there's Pei Chong. I just hope he doesn't show up in these three days.

Ruan Qingzhou knew that her sister was worried: "Don't worry, sister, Zining will be responsible for protecting my second sister this time."

Chu Li raised his cup and said, "Miss Xu is a woman of courage and bravery, and we are very compatible."

Ruan Qinghuan knew without guessing that those martial artists today must have been invited by her. Ordinary people would not dare to offend the He family, but the martial artists who regarded the world as their home would not be controlled by them.

They hated this kind of bullying of the people, and today, letting Prefect He suffer the loss was tantamount to enforcing justice.

After all, there are some things that are not convenient for her and Qingzhou Chuli to take action because of their identities.

In order to facilitate the conversation, only the four of them sat together. Ruan Qinghuan was worried about Qingzhou's injury: "When I came to Jiangnan, I asked my grandfather about you. He said that you returned to the army less than ten days after returning. Isn't this nonsense?"

Ruan Qingzhou explained: "I was not the only one who went back to the army. Master and Zi Ning also went with me."

Ruan Qinghuan: “…”

Knowing her doubts, Ruan Qingzhou continued, "The general suspected that there was a spy in the army, so he urgently called me back to reorganize the barracks. Master was worried about my injuries, so he accompanied me to take care of me. Look, I am completely healed now, without any trace of illness left."

Only then did Ruan Qinghuan feel relieved.

I sighed in my heart: "Shuang'er's marriage is already being prepared intensively. When this matter is over, you and Zi Ning should go back to the capital to finalize the marriage. If you really can't spare the time, my parents and grandmother and I can come to Jiangnan."

Ruan Qingzhou smiled faintly and said nothing.

Xu Zining responded readily: "Okay, this time I'll let my sister do the talking, let's see what excuses he has."

Ruan Qingzhou: "You have no shame."

Xu Zining was dissatisfied: "I want to marry someone I like. Why should I be shy about this? Do I have to pretend that I don't like him? Is this normal?"

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After returning to the prefectural government, He Hongzhi did not put Ruan Xiaoyue in jail.

Firstly, she is the sister-in-law of the prime minister after all. When the Pei family got into trouble, the Ruan family was not greatly implicated, and the prime minister was able to get away with it cleanly. This shows that the emperor trusts He'an.

Before Prince Chen's great plan was accomplished, he could not fall out with the He family and bring himself unnecessary trouble.

But he was determined to get these two million taels of silver.

It was late at night and there was a dim candlelight in the chamber in the prefect's backyard. Ruan Xiaoyue sat at the table with her hands clasped, not having any appetite for the food in front of her.

As the day passed, why didn't Ho Hung-chi come to question her?

Or did he secretly send a letter to Pei Chong, but the person hasn't arrived yet?

With all these crazy thoughts in her mind, she couldn't calm down. She was really afraid that this action would be in vain.

Would someone as alert and cautious as Pei Chong really believe that she would come to him at all costs?

Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the door, and Ruan Xiaoyue felt nervous.

He Hongzhi came over with two followers and sat down on a chair by the wall: "Miss Ruan, you said you were here to look for Pei Chong, which means you know his whereabouts?"

"Master He, there is no need to keep me in suspense. Since you brought me back, you should know that I know the relationship between you two. Why do you have to put on such a show?"

"Nonsense! I am also investigating the whereabouts of the rebels."

Ruan Xiaoyue calmed herself down and took a sip of tea: "Two million taels of silver. As long as I find my husband, the two million taels of silver in my hand will belong to you, my lord."

After saying this, he took out from his sleeve the secret letter that he had stolen from Pei Chong before. Although it was a transcribed copy, it was enough to confuse the fake with the real one.

"He told me everything about Suzhou and Qizhou, so how could he hide your identity?" Ruan Xiaoyue said disappointedly, "I have been to jail for him and tried to kill myself. Now I just want to find him. You are all the King Chen's men. I know he won't die that easily."

"So, don't try to fool me."

He Hongzhi: "..."

Having experienced ups and downs in the court for many years, he would certainly not be persuaded by a few words from Ruan Xiaoyue.

In addition, he didn't care about Pei Chong's life or death.

Even though King Chen spared his life, it didn't mean that he would still be valued. He really didn't know where this person was now.

But now that a girl from the Ruan family has suddenly appeared, the matter is a different one.

Two million taels can at least alleviate the shortage of grain in Suzhou.

He Hongzhi didn't bother to talk nonsense with her and ordered people to search her body.

Ruan Xiaoyue was shocked. He only brought two followers today. Did he want them to search her body?

He Hongzhi saw her panic and said, "So, if Miss Ruan doesn't want to ruin her reputation, then hand over the two million taels."

Ruan Xiaoyue stood up and stepped back: "Master He, no matter what, I am the sister of a first-rank imperial lady. Aren't you afraid that Ruan Qinghuan will cause trouble for you if you act like this?"

"So what if you are sisters?" He Hongzhi sneered, "She is just after the money in your hand, isn't she?"

Ruan Xiaoyue didn't expect He Hongzhi to be so despicable: "Why would I carry the banknotes with me? Lord He is a smart man, why would he do such a thing?"

"That may not be the case. Your sister is very scheming. Maybe she is like you, and likes to do things that are unexpected."

Ruan Xiaoyue saw a follower getting closer and closer to her. She had already leaned against the wall with no way to retreat. Her voice was trembling: "Don't come over here."

The follower's eyes narrowed, and he looked at her with an unnatural look, a warning in his cold and gloomy eyes, and the sense of oppression seemed even stronger than that from He Hongzhi.

How can a follower have such a temperament?

The moment his hand grabbed Ruan Xiaoyue's ankle, she almost fell down.

Fortunately, he was very quick, with his hands on her waist, and then his sleeves...

From top to bottom, not a single inch was left out. Ruan Xiaoyue had never suffered such humiliation before. The tears in her eyes kept piling up, and her face turned red with anger.

The attendant searched the room carefully and said, "Your Excellency, there is nothing."

He Hongzhi: "Mrs. Pei, I advise you to hand over the silver. Then I will tell you where Pei Chong is."

"Tell me now, and I will tell you where the silver is."

He Hongzhi is not a fool, how could he be led by her?

He ordered them to watch carefully, and before leaving, he warned, "This is only the first day. If you don't tell me tomorrow, it won't be my fault."