Chapter 121 The Passionate Vice Envoy Cui
Guo Nanzhen knocked her head to the ground, then straightened her back.
“Guo Xiude, Cao Xiuqin obstructed official business and should be punished with thirty strokes of the cane according to the law. However, considering that Guo Xiude gave me his child, I am willing to take ten strokes of the cane in place of my father. I ask the princess to make the final decision.”
Qin Jinzhi nodded. "Fair, approved."
The Thousand Bird Guards behind them pulled the Guo couple directly onto the street.
Hu Aman's loud voice suddenly rang out in front of the Guo residence.
"Guo Xiude, jealous of his own daughter's official position, conspired with Cao to detain his daughter at home. Fortunately, Princess Jinzhi rescued her in time. Guo and his wife obstructed official business and are punished with thirty strokes of the cane. Guo, the magistrate, is grateful for his parents' kindness in raising him and is willing to share ten strokes. The punishment will be carried out immediately as a warning to others!"
Cui Ying whispered to Qin Jinzhi, "A-Man's voice is so clear!"
All the passersby gathered around.
The common people at the bottom of society were puzzled. Having someone in the family who was an official was a great honor, yet Guo Xiude actually tied her up at home out of jealousy for his own daughter.
Although some people of high status did not support women holding official positions, they still found this jealousy of their own daughters distasteful. After all, how incompetent must one be to be jealous of women?
However, passersby did offer some praise for the Guo family daughter's initiative in sharing the punishment of her father's caning.
After all, caning was a very severe punishment for women.
Qin Jinzhi showed little interest in the chatter of the surrounding crowd.
Forgiving those who have hurt you is a virtue.
Doing it will earn you praise from others.
When will this kind of garbage viewpoint finally disappear?
The Guo couple screamed in agony as they were beaten.
Guo Nanzhen clenched her fists, expecting to be hit, but instead felt a few light, floating blows on her body.
Seeing her puzzled look, Hu Aman smiled and said, "The execution is over, get up."
Guo Nanzhen looked at Qin Jinzhi and her eyes reddened.
After the Guo couple finished their execution.
Qin Jinzhi coldly said, "Today is Guo Dushi's first day working at the Thousand Birds Bureau. I, the princess, will celebrate for her and spare your lives. But remember, I always protect my own. If there is a next time, I will grant your wish."
I'll grant you your wish to be a ghost couple!
Qin Jinzhi pulled on the reins and said to Hu Aman, "Find someone to go to the Shi residence and tell Lord Shi everything about the Guo family. I will personally go to pick up Magistrate Shi in half an hour!"
Cui Ying, who was following behind Qin Jinzhi, suddenly burst out laughing as well.
Qin Jinzhi's punishment immediately put an end to all the concerns of those who dared not come to the Thousand Birds Bureau.
As long as you have the ability to stand by her side, she will protect you completely!
She believed that Qin Jinzhi had solved the extremely difficult problem.
The difference between a madman and a genius is just a thought away.
So what kind of earth-shattering effect would the combination of the two have?
She suddenly felt a strong sense of anticipation for the future.
Qin Jinzhi slowly led her people toward the Shi residence.
When Qin Jinzhi arrived at the Shi residence, the Shi family members were already standing at the door waiting to welcome her.
Shi Boxiong held the fifth rank in officialdom and had the honor of attending a palace banquet.
At the banquet, the Emperor and Empress's favor towards this Princess Jinzhi was absolutely proportional to her arrogance.
There are probably very few people in the Jin Kingdom who would dare to subtly mock Consort Shen as a concubine at a banquet!
Just now, a Thousand Bird Guard came to the door and told Shi Boxiong everything that had happened to the Guo family without embellishing a single detail.
Even so, Shi Boxiong was still terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.
Although it wasn't out of jealousy, he did indeed keep his daughter locked up at home.
If he doesn't release his daughter, then the Guo couple will suffer the same fate.
Shi Yunhui was overwhelmed with excitement.
Just half an hour ago, she thought she would be trapped in the cage of the inner quarters forever.
The Chidori Guardian suddenly appeared; she had seen him in the Chidori Division that day.
Qin Jinzhi rode her horse to the front of the Shi residence, and everyone in the Shi family knelt down to pay their respects.
"Your subject, Shi Boxiong, brings his family to pay respects to the Princess!"
Qin Jinzhi ignored him and looked at Shi Yunhui instead, "Clerk Shi, you were late on your first day of reporting for duty. You will be fined half a month's salary."
Shi Yunhui wasn't angry at all; on the contrary, she was so happy she was practically screaming inside!
"This woman shall accept the punishment!"
Qin Jinzhi pulled on the reins, saying, "From now on, you two will be officials under the Qianniao Division. When you encounter your superiors, you must address them as your subordinates."
Shi Yunhui immediately replied, "Your subordinate obeys!"
Seeing this, Cui Ying smiled and said, "Let's follow."
Shi Yunhui got up and followed the Thousand Bird Guards.
She was the second legitimate daughter in the family and would not suffer any mistreatment.
Her elder sister is already married, so her joining Chidori Tsukasa will not interfere with her marriage.
The Shi family was only of the fifth rank, and she was not particularly beautiful.
She doesn't need to shoulder any heavy family responsibilities.
She simply didn't want to marry a man she'd never even met.
She is a person, not a domestic animal, not a commodity.
She simply didn't want an arranged marriage!
Qin Jinzhi, protecting her own, went to the door to snatch the person, and the news spread throughout the capital overnight.
Some condemned her for being domineering, while others praised the allure of power.
But Cui Ying only saw a path gradually taking shape, one in which women could also control their own destiny.
Qin Jinzhi said she only keeps strong people around her.
It is because there are millions of women in this world, and even when the sun rises high, there will still be places that are not illuminated and are filled with darkness.
The more powerful people around her, the wider the sun will shine.
It's not just women.
This road has given more people a way to make a living.
The future of this path began the moment Cui Ying opened the door to Chidori's office on her second day on duty.
The women gathered in front of Chidori's gate, turning their heads repeatedly after hearing the door open.
It was a ripple in Cui Ying's heart that she could not calm down for a long time.
Qin Jinzhi could tell from Cui Ying's passionate expression that she had once again added some divine radiance to her mind.
After handing over all the assessments for the Chidori Division to Cui Ying, she entered the palace.
The princes' wives should have already entered the palace to wait.
Qin Jinzhi arrived at the palace gate and asked the guards at the entrance, "Are the Crown Prince's family members entering the palace today?"
The guard at the door thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, only three princesses entered the palace today; there were no members of the Crown Prince's family."
Qin Jinzhi's eyes darkened. Is it realistic for the Emperor's grandparents to have another child now?
I'll ask Liu Yiyi later.
When Qin Jinzhi arrived at the Empress's palace, the three empresses, along with their sons' wives, had been waiting for a long time.
As expected, Consort Xian brought the Sixth Prince's wife with her.
Consort Shu brought along the Seventh Prince's wife.
Consort De was accompanied by the Second Prince's wife.
"Princess, please sit down. Her Majesty the Empress has prepared sweet soup for us, which is perfect for cooling off in the summer."
Qin Jinzhi, without any hesitation, sat down to one side.
Feiyan took a damp silk handkerchief and gave it to Qin Jinzhi to wash her hands.
Qin Jinzhi didn't exchange greetings with the others, but instead asked while sipping her sweet soup, "Tell me your thoughts."
The Sixth Prince's Consort spoke first, "How about we hold a celebration to wish Her Majesty the Empress a long and prosperous life?"
Qin Jinzhi's lips twitched. "Then the Empress Dowager must be a tortoise!"
The Seventh Prince's Consort quickly added, "I think we should hold a 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' ceremony, which would better reflect the Empress's noble status and the people's submission."
Qin Jinzhi almost burst out laughing. Submit my foot! Your mother-in-law's family is the first to refuse to submit. Let alone the Empress, they even dare to put pressure on His Majesty.
The Second Prince's wife then tentatively spoke up, "Since it is Her Majesty the Empress's birthday, we should naturally make Her Majesty happy. How about we invite some opera troupes and acrobatics? I heard that Her Majesty the Empress loved to listen to operas when she was in her boudoir. What do you think, Princess?"
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