Chapter 141 Adding some obstruction
Seeing him reminded Qin Jinzhi of something.
"Come in with me."
Cui Ying grabbed Qin Jinzhi's arm with a betrayed expression.
Qin Jinzhi said with a smile, "Strictly speaking, you and I are the rivals in love, not him and you."
Cui Ying ignored it and clung tightly to Qin Jinzhi.
Pei Jinnian's good manners prevented him from rolling his eyes at a woman.
What's wrong with this Miss Cui?!
Pei Jinnian followed Qin Jinzhi into the office, while Cui Ying stood to the side, staring intently at Pei Jinnian.
Qin Jinzhi found a roster.
"You've heard about the Zheng family keeping male prostitutes and associating with powerful figures, haven't you?"
Pei Jinnian's face immediately showed deep disgust. "I never expected that Chief Minister Zheng would be such a beast in human form."
Qin Jinzhi tossed the list to him, saying, "The Shen family of Jiangnan is also involved in this matter. Start investigating from Shen Yao on the list, and record the names of all the officials involved. Bring them to me when you return to the capital."
The shock in Pei Jinnian's eyes was genuine.
He had assumed that many prestigious families were nothing more than outwardly impressive but inwardly rotten.
In fact, it had already rotted and infested with maggots in places that were not visible.
Pei Jinnian said with a solemn expression, "I understand."
"The token I gave you last time can mobilize ten secret guards. They will go to Jiangnan with you and help you."
Pei Jinnian nodded. "Understood."
Then, the three people in the room stared at each other blankly.
Qin Jinzhi had no choice but to say, "If there's nothing else, go back and prepare."
Pei Jinnian glanced at Cui Ying, sighed, and said, "Jinnian will take his leave."
After Pei Jinnian left, Cui Ying said sarcastically, "Jinnian, take your leave? Who's that familiar with him?"
Qin Jinzhi found it somewhat amusing, "What did Pei Jinnian do to you?"
Cui Ying said with a look of disgust, "Are you really going to marry him? He's not good enough for you!"
Qin Jinzhi shook her head. "How's the interrogation going with Huangfu Nanlin? How many of them are still in Jin?"
Cui Ying looked utterly defeated. "I'm such a failure. He's not pretending to be stupid this time. I can't get anything out of him. Even if I stab him a few times, he doesn't flinch. He's become completely mute."
Qin Jinzhi stood up. "Then let's not interrogate him. Let's trade him for something from the State of Chu."
Cui Ying's eyes lit up, "Really?"
Qin Jinzhi wrote down Huangfu Nanlin's detailed identity in a register.
"Take this to the Court of State Ceremonial and find Wei Lin. He will know what to do once he sees it."
Cui Ying took the roster. "I'll go this afternoon."
"Commander, there is a man named Li Jin outside who wants to see you. He says he is your servant."
"Let him in."
As soon as Li Jin entered, he said with a smile, "Princess, I have completed the task you entrusted to me."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "You're quick on your feet."
Li Jin handed the roster in his arms to Qin Jinzhi, "These are the Imperial Guards who will report for duty tomorrow, a total of three hundred men."
Cui Ying looked incredulous. "Really?!"
Chidori Tsukasa is a Chinese-speaking woman from a prominent family.
However, those in military positions were all outstanding commoners.
In the future, Chidori will inevitably have to deal with various places, and will need some people with connections, who can recognize faces and know the intricacies of officialdom to get things done.
The Imperial Guards are the best choice.
Qin Jinzhi smiled and looked at Li Jin, "But I'm curious, how did you manage to convince these people in such a short time?"
Li Jin is a cunning man who is very good at reading people's expressions and can find people who are clever and capable.
Qin Jinzhi was still somewhat curious about how he had recruited all the people in such a short time.
Li Jin chuckled.
"It's nothing, I just took out all the things the princess gave me to wear and carry around."
Go visit your old buddies occasionally and catch up with them, telling them about the good treatment you get from serving the princess.
After drinking too much, he would boast that he was now a favorite of the princess and that he was spending money lavishly on her.
Naturally, many people with quick wits will emerge, and after a selection process, the task you entrusted to me, Princess, will be completed.
Qin Jinzhi handed him the roster, saying, "In that case, you'll be in charge of arranging their arrival at Qianniao Division tomorrow."
Li Jin was immediately overjoyed. The princess was giving him face and making sure his boast didn't come to nothing.
Qin Jinzhi looked at Li Jin: "You can only be a servant by my side. Do you want to come to the Thousand Birds Division?"
To everyone's surprise, Li Jin shook his head, "I still want to be your servant."
Cui Ying looked shocked. "Why? Once you join the Thousand Birds Bureau, you'll be an official, which is much better than being a servant."
Li Jin said with a grin, "I don't have any grand ambitions, I just want to follow the princess."
The princess gives him fifty taels a month! He receives constant rewards and lives a life of luxury in the prince's mansion. Who would come here to suffer?
Li Jin has always believed that he is smarter than others, and that is indeed the case; he can get along well no matter where he is.
It wasn't flattery; he had always felt that the princess was not as simple as she seemed.
The thought of following the princess has grown stronger over the past few days.
Once he joined the Thousand Birds Bureau, he was just a subordinate. Don't underestimate him just because he's a servant; he's actually the princess's person.
No matter what great achievements the princess may make in the future, he will be able to benefit from them.
Qin Jinzhi nodded, "Go back and have the accountant give you one hundred taels of silver. You must have spent quite a bit on entertaining guests these past few days."
Li Jin smiled broadly, "Thank you, Princess."
After giving Li Jin a token that allowed him to freely enter and exit the Thousand Birds Bureau, Qin Jinzhi told him to return to his residence and drive the carriage back.
Cui Ying asked in confusion, "Are you going out?"
Qin Jinzhi sighed, "Life is too happy, why add some trouble to yourself?"
Li Jin drove the carriage of the Prince of Zhenbei's residence to take Qin Jinzhi to the East Palace.
"Princess, I'll be waiting for you at the door."
Qin Jinzhi nodded and walked to the entrance of the East Palace.
The servant at the door, upon seeing that it was the princess, immediately said, "Princess, are you here to see the Crown Prince? This servant will go and inform him immediately."
Qin Jinzhi shook her head. "I've come to see the Crown Princess."
The servants at the door exchanged glances, then said, "Princess, please wait in the front hall. I will go and inform the Crown Princess."
Qin Jinzhi was led to the front hall, and soon after, the Crown Princess arrived.
"Jinzhi is here. Why didn't you tell your aunt in advance? Your aunt could have sent someone to pick you up."
Qin Jinzhi didn't stand on ceremony with her. "A few days ago, all the palaces wanted to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday, but you, the proper daughter-in-law, didn't make a move at all. What, are you trying to embarrass my Empress Dowager?"
The Crown Princess noticed Qin Jinzhi's expression change and a hint of fear appeared on her face.
Before Qin Jinzhi was expelled from the capital, she once retorted to the Empress.
When Qin Jinzhi found out, she caused a huge scene at the East Palace, smashing her palace to pieces. If it weren't for the others stopping her, she doubted that Qin Jinzhi's sword would have pierced her head.
Identity is one thing, but everyone is afraid of madmen.
In the end, she had to go to the Empress's palace and kneel there for three hours to settle the matter.
From then on, the Crown Princess avoided Qin Jinzhi whenever she saw her.
She hasn't shown any disrespect to the Empress recently.
Why did Qin Jinzhi suddenly come to our door?
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