Zhao Ji didn't expect the proprietress to be so frank and look at him so honestly.
But Zhao Ji was no ordinary person after all, and the boss lady even admitted it. Zhao Ji asked directly: "Then was this ballad created by the boss lady?"
The proprietress put down the spatula she was using to stir-fry tea.
"You don't have to test me. I didn't write this ballad, but I won't tell you who wrote it since I was asked to do so."
"That person and I are good friends. He just wanted to borrow my place to spread the jingle he made up!"
Zhao Ji smiled lightly: "I think you, boss lady, don't seem to understand the consequences of this matter!"
Perhaps it was because there were too many regrets and sighs in Zhao Ji's voice that caused the proprietress to feel unnecessary panic.
"What do you mean by that? It's just a few rhymes. What consequences can they have?"
Zhao Ji smiled faintly, carefully observing the boss lady's expression, and found that the boss lady really didn't seem to be aware of this matter. Thinking about the boss lady's dashing figure just now and the family situation he found out.
Zhao Ji thought about it and tried to explain in plain language: "It's like this. I'm sure you know that I'm not an ordinary citizen. My current responsibilities include investigating this matter. The reason is that this nursery rhyme contains information about treason!"
When the proprietress heard the word "treason", her eyes widened. It was obvious that she had not expected the matter to be so serious.
"Isn't it just a few lines of a ballad sung by children? How can this be considered a rebellion?"
No matter how wise the proprietress is in life and how tactful and shrewd she is, she is still not a woman who has learned to read and write.
Therefore, Zhao Ji also knew that such a woman might very likely become a tool for the mastermind to deceive and use.
"I heard your man mentioned Jingzhao Prefecture during the negotiation. Let me tell you that Jingzhao Prefecture is not only familiar to you, but I am also familiar with it. If you don't believe me, you can go to Jingzhao Prefecture with me. I can tell you all these things there. I can guarantee that everything I say is true!"
Zhao Ji's aura of having been in a high position for a long time made the proprietress know that what Zhao Ji said was true even if she didn't go to Jingzhao Prefecture.
"No need to go. I believe that what you said is true. I also know that if this matter is related to treason, it is definitely not something a little woman like me can touch!"
Zhao Ji smiled and nodded: "So, boss lady, you can trust me and tell me what you know, so that I can help you, right?"
Although the boss lady also knew the seriousness of the matter, she was still somewhat hesitant at the moment when she was about to speak, probably because of the feeling of keeping a secret from her friend!
Zhao Ji was well-informed and naturally saw why the proprietress hesitated. So Zhao Ji smiled and went straight to the point: "Since your friend wants you to spread this song in the teahouse, it is natural that he does not know what the song is about, and it is also impossible that he does not know what disaster this song will bring to you. But he still involved your teahouse in it, so he must not really be friends with you in his heart."
Zhao Ji's words completely broke down the boss lady's defenses!
"I originally thought he was a helpful man and a gentleman, but I never thought he would be the one who brought disaster to our tea shop!"
Zhao Ji learned another story from the proprietress.
In fact, it is quite cliché, but it is indeed this kind of cliché story that is the most touching.
In fact, it was nothing more than a group of hooligans who saw that the boss lady opened a shop with two daughters and it was easy to bully her, so they took turns to come and cause trouble every day.
At this time, a son of an official stepped forward and helped the proprietress drive away the group of thugs.
In order to thank the housekeeper's son, the proprietress agreed to let the song spread in her tea shop.
Zhao Ji knew what was going on as soon as he heard the story.
For these upper-class people who hold power, finding a group of thugs is an extremely low-cost means.
It's just that he took advantage of the boss lady's mentality that she had no one to rely on.
"I'm afraid the thugs who came to your shop to cause trouble were hired by your so-called benefactor!"
Zhao Ji pointed out the truth almost cruelly.
"That's impossible. In order to save the three of us, many of us were beaten and kicked!"
Although the proprietress said this, Zhao Ji knew that she must be somewhat confused at this moment.
Even doubt.
So Zhao Ji smiled and said, "If you want to know if you are being used as a pawn by someone, you can send someone to send a letter to the benefactor, saying that Jingzhao Prefecture is investigating this matter and has taken your daughter away. Let's see what he says!"
The proprietress didn't quite believe it, but Zhao Ji said it with such certainty.
Finally the proprietress found a child from the street and asked him to deliver the message.
Zhao Ji also naturally made a gesture secretly, and someone would follow this child to see which official family's son was so bold.
Soon the child came back.
"That brother told you not to worry, and that the best thing to do now is to leave. Here are ten taels of silver that brother gave me. He said that you should leave the city tonight and become the manager of a shop under his name."
The proprietress gave the child a piece of candy in a restless mood and sent him away.
Zhao Ji smiled and said, "Boss lady, you might as well leave the city now and see what is waiting for you outside the city."
The proprietress looked at Zhao Ji, tears suddenly welled up in her eyes, and she looked at Zhao Ji with a weak expression and said, "Will the master protect me?"
Zhao Ji just felt that the proprietress was really smart and knew very well where her advantages lay. In this unclear situation, she was able to use her weak side to gain his sympathy.
It was just a matter of helping others, so Zhao Ji didn't mind protecting the boss's wife once.
"Go ahead, I will send ten experts to protect you in secret."
After saying this, Zhao Ji also pulled off a jade pendant from his waist: "I give you this thing as a token of our agreement. Don't worry, I got the clues of the investigation from you, and I will naturally protect you as a key witness!"
Zhao Ji's words touched the landlady's heart and completely convinced her.
Outside the capital, a proprietress dressed in coarse linen clothes was carrying a large package and walking unsteadily into the distance.
A daughter followed behind him.
When they reached a dense forest, the proprietress had a bad feeling in her mind, and the next moment she saw several masked men dressed as bandits rushing out.
"It's her, kill her!"
With a loud shout, a group of people gathered around.
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