Chapter 180 Lackey
Cui Ying's second brother, Cui Ting, could hardly believe it when he stopped her on the street.
This tyrant, riding on horseback and commanding the Thousand Bird Guards to arrest people as soon as they enter the door, is actually his sister, the epitome of a noble lady in the capital!
"Ah Ying! What exactly are you trying to do?"
Cui Ying said coldly, "Minister Cui, I am on official business and it is inconvenient to discuss family matters. I will talk to you about family matters after I finish my shift."
She looked coldly at the people being taken away, "Take them all away!"
Before Cui Ting could speak, Cui Ying had already ridden away.
These people are not innocent; they are all powerful figures who colluded with the Zheng family.
They were also involved in everything the Zheng family did.
With various factions vying for power in the capital, and without concrete evidence, no one would bother these people.
However, the Thousand Bird Guards were directly under the imperial family, and Qin Jinzhi had the right to act first and report later.
Qin Jinzhi wanted to make the Ming King anxious; how could things proceed without increasing the firepower?
She couldn't let Qin Jinzhi down.
In no time, the cells in Chidori's prison were overflowing with people.
The threshold of the Cui residence was soon worn down by the constant stream of visitors.
Cui Ying smiled when she heard the news; this was the advantage of having a powerful family.
She has arrested so many people, and so far, no one has dared to barge into Chidori's quarters to question her.
Qin Jinzhi must have been attracted to her because of her social status.
Now, she also finds her identity extremely useful.
People are most afraid of being bound by rules and regulations.
Once you're free from constraints, you'll discover that there are many ways to enjoy life.
For a fleeting moment, Cui Ying understood why Qin Jinzhi was able to accomplish so much.
She also understood why so many people were willing to follow her.
Fortunately, they were kindred spirits.
Whatever Qin Jinzhi is planning, it all leads to the same goal as her.
Cui Ying will also achieve her own glory on this path!
These people were still arrogant when they were arrested.
But when the men were thrown back after being tortured, the cell erupted in chaos!
"Cui Ying! You are the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Cui! You were once a model of noble ladies in the capital! Now you have become Qin Jinzhi's lackey, disregarding human life! Aren't you afraid of retribution?"
Cui Ying sat in the torture chamber, drinking tea as she looked at the person in front of her who was already covered in wounds.
She smiled charmingly, "If you had confessed earlier, why would I, the deputy envoy, have had to take action against you? Tell me, have you colluded with the Ming King? Have you done anything for the Ming King?"
"Cui Ying, are you trying to force a confession out of me? What kind of bullshit Thousand Birds Division is this? It's just a Wrongful Conviction Division! I'm going to beat the drum to appeal, I'm going to appeal to the Emperor."
Cui Ying smiled and said, "Alright, someone, give him thirty lashes as a warning and send him to the palace gate!"
By the twentieth batter, the man had already fallen silent.
Cui Ying looked disappointed. "He's out of breath? There's nothing I can do to help him then."
He waved his hand and said, "Drag him out, next!"
When King Ming heard the news that the Thousand Birds Division was making mass arrests of the Zheng family, he smashed his study to pieces!
"Prepare the car! To the Cui residence!"
Prime Minister Cui was not at all surprised to see King Ming in the mansion.
As soon as Cui Ting returned, he told Cui Ying about her large-scale arrests.
Others may not know the details of what has happened these past few days, but he has seen it all clearly.
All of this was Qin Jinzhi's battle of wits with the Ming King.
It was with this understanding that he gained a deeper understanding of Qin Jinzhi's shrewdness.
The Ming King has remained hidden until now, and even he hasn't discovered so many things.
Each and every one of these things is aimed at taking the life of King Ming!
Now that Cui Ying is standing by Qin Jinzhi's side, in Ming Wang's eyes, the Cui family is just like Qin Jinzhi, in the same boat.
However, Qin Jinzhi must have really pushed Prince Ming to his limit to come to the Cui residence in person.
King Ming said to Prime Minister Cui with a gentle expression, "Prime Minister, how have you been?"
Prime Minister Cui ordered someone to serve tea to Prince Ming.
"I wonder what business Your Highness has with me at the Cui residence?"
The King of Ming laughed and said, "I have heard that the Prime Minister's eldest daughter, Cui Ying, is a master of painting. My wife has long admired her. I wonder if I could arrange for her to meet you, so that I may request a painting by Miss Cui for my wife?"
Prime Minister Cui laughed and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty. My daughter's skills are nothing but trivial matters. How could I dare to embarrass myself in front of Your Majesty?"
The Prince Ming smiled and said, "Prime Minister, you are too modest. May I ask if Miss Cui is at home?"
Prime Minister Cui sneered inwardly. Ah Ying is out in the streets catching people who collude with you. Do you think she's not in the manor?
He chuckled, "My daughter recently got a cushy job, working every day, and I haven't seen her for several days now."
King Ming stared intently into Prime Minister Cui's eyes, his gaze revealing a profound meaning.
"Prime Minister Cui is too modest. Miss Cui's position is by no means a sinecure. Throughout history, how many women have been able to reach the rank of fourth-grade official? Moreover, she has now been able to ascend to the main hall. Prime Minister Cui is truly blessed!"
Prime Minister Cui took a sip of tea. "My wife and I do not approve of her being appointed as this deputy envoy, but His Majesty's grace is boundless, and I cannot disrespect him."
The Prince of Ming's eyes flashed. "Miss Cui's talent is renowned throughout the capital. My father naturally cherishes her talent. After all, the Cui family is the most prestigious clan, and the young ladies of the Cui family are certainly no less talented than the young men of other families in the capital."
Prime Minister Cui put down his teacup. "It's just children playing around. Once she's had her fill, her mother and I will find an opportunity to resign from our posts before His Majesty. Then we can go home and wait to get married."
King Ming asked with feigned curiosity, "I wonder which family's young man Prime Minister Cui is interested in?"
Prime Minister Cui looked into King Ming's eyes and said, "With intermarriage between clans, Aying is of marriageable age and should naturally marry a young man from one of the five noble families and seven prominent clans."
The King of Ming took a sip of tea. “I understand. I apologize for my abrupt visit today, Prime Minister. If there is an opportunity in the future, I hope you can invite the Prime Minister and his family to my residence for a small gathering. It would also be good for my Queen to meet Miss Cui, whom I have long admired.”
Prime Minister Cui returned the greeting, "Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty. I will certainly do so in the future."
When King Ming returned to his carriage, his expression turned cold.
Prime Minister Cui's meaning was very simple.
The Cui family will not be involved in his affair with Qin Jinzhi.
Now, Cui Ying is only doing what Qin Jinzhi is doing.
He never interfered with the Cui family's struggles with Qin Jinzhi.
But it's not okay to touch Cui Ying.
The Cui family has deep roots, and if they were to form marriage alliances with other families in the future...
Offending the Cui family would be detrimental to him.
However, as long as the Cui family doesn't side with Qin Jinzhi, this is good news.
Qin Jinzhi, he really underestimated this niece.
In such a short time, he had almost revealed all his cards.
Although the Emperor did not issue an official decree to place him under house arrest, he has already barred him from attending court today.
The Empress Dowager was also stripped of her power to manage the six palaces and imprisoned in Shuihua Palace.
He really didn't expect that he would be driven to such a miserable state by a little girl.
However, just as he arrived at the Cui residence under the pretense of having a long-standing spiritual connection with Princess Ming, the two had already met in person.
Liu Yiyi finished her shift and went to the Thousand Birds Division.
Princess Ming, disguised, had been waiting for a long time.
Today is Liu Yiyi's second treatment for Lang Mingyue.
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