Chapter 174 I Only Like Him

After sitting for a quarter of an hour, Jun Zechen, still thinking about the memorials that he had not yet finished reviewing, stood up and prepared to take Su Jingyao back.

When the red-robed shopkeeper saw the distinguished guests were about to leave, he trotted over quickly with an attentive smile on his face.

He quickly said, "You are welcome to come again next time."

As Jun Zechen and Su Jingyao stepped out of the carved gate of Mingxiang Yige, the military officer from Yicheng came with dozens of officers and soldiers in a mighty manner and surrounded Mingxiang Yige in an instant.

The soldier stood at the front with his head held high.

He shouted loudly, "You are the ones who beat the young master of the Li family until he vomited blood and passed out?"

Jun Zechen looked indifferent, raised his head slightly, and replied casually, "Yes, I called."

The tone seemed as if it was just a trivial matter.

"How dare you! Do you take the imperial law seriously? Since you have admitted it, follow me to the government office and let the city lord convict you."

The military officer was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, pointing his finger at Jun Zechen and shouting at him.

"Okay, I also want to see how the city lord will judge this matter."

Jun Zechen's lips curled up in an imperceptible sneer, his eyes were stern, and he walked forward without hesitation.

The military officer looked at Jun Zechen blankly, his heart full of confusion.

He originally thought that it would take some effort to catch this man, so he brought a lot of soldiers with him. He didn't expect that he would be willing to go to the government office so easily?

Why do you look like you're in a hurry?

It was really beyond his expectation.

Jun Zechen felt a little irritated.

He knew that many of these cities were only prosperous on the surface, but were filthy inside and needed to be vigorously governed.

However, just like those corrupt officials in the court, when one is removed, there is always another one that pops up without knowing the consequences.

Although I can't kill it, I still have to intimidate it from time to time. Since I've encountered it today, I might as well kill it to scare the monkeys.

Jun Zechen wanted to see how the Lord of Yicheng was going to deal with the affairs of the Li family.

Su Jingyao's hand was held tightly by Jun Zechen the whole time. His movements were gentle and powerful, but his expression was cold as ice.

When they arrived at the government office, they were taken directly to the court without any delay.

It was Su Jingyao’s first time to come to such a place, and she looked around curiously.

Looking at the plaque hanging high in the court, as well as the neatly arranged cases and torture instruments, they were not much different from what I had seen in TV dramas.

Not long after, several servants came hurriedly carrying a stretcher, and lying on the stretcher was Li Yan, the son of the Li family.

His face was pale and his breath was weak.

Following him was the mistress of the Li family, a woman dressed in gorgeous clothes and with an angry face, who was also Li Yan's mother.

Afterwards, the city lord also walked to his seat in the court and sat down slowly. His posture seemed dignified, but in fact, he was a little guilty.

"Go to court——"

The bailiff at the side shouted loudly, and the sound echoed in the courtroom.

"I heard that someone in the hall has admitted to beating Li Yan, the son of the Li family. Is that confirmed?" The city master asked solemnly with a frown.

"Yes." Jun Zechen replied coldly with no expression on his face.

"In that case, I will make the ruling on this case."

As the city lord spoke, he picked up the shocking wood and was about to take a picture.

"The city lord doesn't ask why? Was the trial too hasty?"

Jun Zechen narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze as sharp as a torch, staring straight at the city lord.

"Beating someone to cause serious bodily harm is a serious crime, regardless of the cause."

"According to the provisions of the Imperial Law, Li Yan should be punished with flogging for flirting with women, and should be punished with exile for obstructing the normal operation of the teahouse and for using his authority to intimidate the people and force them to spend money in his own teahouse."

Jun Zechen looked calm as he spoke the laws of the dynasty clearly, word for word, in an unquestionable tone.

When Mrs. Li heard this, she immediately glared at Jun Zecheng.

"These are just your one-sided words. My son has always been a man of integrity and courtesy. How could he do the things you said?"

Jun Zechen didn't even glance at Madam Li, as if she didn't exist, and looked at the city lord with deep and sharp eyes.

He asked with great urgency: "I wonder if the city lord will deal with the crime committed by Li Yan?"

"You are so brave! You beat the young master of the Li family like this, how can you still flirt with women and threaten the people?"

The city lord slammed the alarm clock, trying to hide his guilty conscience.

"So the city lord is not going to continue investigating?"

Jun Zechen's voice became increasingly cold, and a chilling aura emanated from his body.

"I am just being realistic."

Jun Zechen gave him a chance, and since he didn't cherish it, there was no room for regret.

"In this case, Anshun, pass on my order. Gu Yuan, the Lord of Yicheng, has protected the many illegal acts of the son of the Li family, causing public resentment and the breakdown of discipline. This is a serious betrayal of my trust and the people's trust. I now abolish the position of Lord of Yicheng and order the governor of Lingzhou to immediately go to Yicheng to take over government affairs, rectify discipline, and appease the people."

Jun Zechen's voice was sonorous and powerful, and it made a loud sound when it hit the ground.

Having said that, Jun Zechen didn't even bother looking at Gu Yuan's expression which changed from shock to panic. He turned around, took Su Jingyao's hand and walked out.

An Shun naturally stayed to deal with Gu Yuan's affairs.

Although An Shun was always amiable and amiable in front of His Majesty and the Empress, he also often dealt with officials in the court, and was stern when he was serious.

Gu Yuan sat paralyzed in his seat, as if his spine had been removed.

His Majesty?!!

His mind was like a thunderbolt.

He had heard about His Majesty's southern tour, but he had no idea that His Majesty had come to Yicheng? He even had such a fierce conflict with the young master of the Li family.

It’s over. It’s completely over now.

Gu Yuan's face was pale and his eyes were full of despair and fear.

Mrs. Li below was still in a daze and had not yet recovered from the sudden change.

Li Yan, who was standing by, could no longer hold on and passed out completely.

An Shun handled these matters in an orderly manner. Not long after, General Ye came in with his guards. Gu Yuan's only remaining hope was completely shattered. His eyes became empty and his body kept shaking.

Jun Zechen brought Su Jingyao back to the house. Along the way, he kept his lips tightly closed and said nothing. He took Su Jingyao straight to the study.

After entering the study, Su Jingyao looked up and saw that there was another desk next to Jun Zechen's desk. Was it prepared for her?

Su Jingyao blinked, first looked at the table, then cast her gaze at Jun Zechen, who had an expressionless face.

Jun Zechen did not say anything. He just sat down at the desk, picked up a memorial, and started reading it with full concentration, as if Su Jingyao did not exist beside him and completely ignored her.

Su Jingyao frowned slightly.

Did he care too much about Li Jin? It had been so many years, why was he still so upset?

Su Jingyao couldn't think of any other reason for Jun Zechen's current state except Li Jin.

Seeing that she was looking at the memorial very seriously and looked like she didn't care about her at all, Su Jingyao didn't want to put up a fight, so she stood up and prepared to leave.

As soon as she opened the door, the servant guarding the door immediately stepped forward to stop her.

"Madam, the Third Master said that you cannot go out alone?" The servant's tone was respectful but firm.

A trace of anger flashed across Su Jingyao's eyes. She turned around and glared at Jun Zechen, who still had no reaction, and then sat back angrily.

One hand was resting on the desk, and the other hand was flipping through the book on the table out of boredom. Neither of them spoke, and the sound of the pages turning was particularly clear in the silent study.

Although Jun Zechen seemed to be concentrating on the memorial, he was actually paying attention to her every move.

Seeing that she was stopped by the servants and no quarrel was made, he felt a little better.

He didn't want her to go out today, but she ran out on her own. Jun Zechen could almost imagine that there would be a man who didn't know the consequences and had evil thoughts and disrespectful words towards her.

Fortunately, he had guards around him, so he could feel a little relieved.

But Jun Zechen never expected that Li Jin was there too. The two of them acted like a hero saving a beauty, and even drank tea and chatted leisurely together.

Whenever he thought of this, Jun Zechen became very angry and felt unhappy.

I must teach her a lesson later.

Time passed silently like fine sand, and soon, the golden crow fell, and the gorgeous sunset covered the entire sky like brocade.

Jun Zechen finally finished reviewing the memorials, breathed a sigh of relief, and stretched his stiff shoulders.

Su Jingyao's mind was not entirely focused on the book at first, but as she read on, she gradually became absorbed in it.

Jun Zechen walked silently behind her, bent slightly, and quickly grasped her slender waist with his hands like iron clamps. With a sudden force, he put her directly on the table.

He sat down on the stool, his movements smooth and seamless.

Su Jingyao didn't react at all, and the book in her hand fell to the ground with a "bang" because she was frightened.

"My husband, are you done with your work?"

"Um."

In modern times, what Su Jingyao hates most is her boyfriend’s cold “hmm” answer. What a hypocrite!

"I'm hungry. Let's go eat."

Her face turned cold and she was about to get down from the table.

But Jun Zechen suddenly stretched out a hand and grasped her two ankles tightly, with such force that she could not move.

Then he casually took off her shoes, with a dangerous look in his eyes.

"Yaoyao was very naughty today and should be punished."

Su Jingyao was not to be outdone, and suddenly stepped on Jun Zechen's leg, and said coquettishly: "What did I do wrong?"

"You don't want me to accompany you, do you want to go see Li Jin?"

There was a strong sense of jealousy in Jun Zechen's voice. This woman liked him because he was the emperor. Then if Li Jin helped her manage her business, would she also like Li Jin?

Su Jingyao felt helpless.

"I didn't know I would run into Li Jin."

Jun Zechen pinched her waist with both hands, staring at her closely with his deep eyes.

"Yaoyao can only like me."

Even if she doesn't love him, she can only like him, and he can give her whatever she wants.

Su Jingyao sighed helplessly again. Just try to coax him. If she continues to be jealous, she will be the one who suffers.

She hugged his neck and looked at him sincerely and affectionately, "I only like my husband."

It's easy to fall in love, but hard to make up your mind. Meeting is a matter of fate, and staying together is a matter of sincerity.

True love is not the momentary joy and enthusiasm, but the consideration and understanding over a long period of time, and the long-lasting love and understanding. She may not be able to return Jun Zechen's love with the same love, but she will respond to this love.

Jun Zechen couldn't suppress the impulse in his heart when he heard that. He stood up, leaned over and kissed her.

One acquaintance, cherished for a lifetime, no matter how many encounters you have, they can never compare to her.

The beauty's clothes gradually came off.

The two of them pressed closely together, the full moon seemed to bend, and on the table, there was a slight adjustment.

It cannot be expressed in words, it can only be understood.