Zhao Hu arrived at the cell and yelled at the guards beside him, "Hurry up and open the door, you bunch of idiots!"
The guard at the prison gate hurriedly took out his key and opened the door.
Su Muyao raised her eyelids, but didn't budge an inch from her little bottom sitting on the hay.
She knew that the person in front of her would naturally let her go, but it's easy to invite a god but hard to send him away, so how could she go with him so easily?
"Princess, it's all a misunderstanding. The Emperor is already waiting for you. This way, please."
After Zhao Hu finished speaking, everyone else in the cell stared wide-eyed, wondering what he was talking about—a little princess, an emperor.
They understood the meaning of each word individually, but why did they get confused when they were put together?
Seeing that the young princess was ignoring him, Zhao Hu touched his nose.
Knowing full well that the little one was angry, she squatted down beside him and whispered, "Little princess, this cell is damp. Let's go outside and talk!"
The little dumpling shook its head.
Zhao Hu was extremely anxious. What could he do? The emperor was still waiting, and he dared not forcibly take the young princess away.
This whole mess has already happened, and if the little princess is forcibly taken away, and she starts wailing, it will be even harder to explain to the emperor.
"My little darling, say something! Tell me what you want, or who you want to punish!"
The young woman who was watching the commotion suddenly seemed to remember something and whispered to the people next to her, "This looks like the general of the city's garrison."
Upon hearing this, the group immediately looked up at the general.
It's unbelievable that the usually seldom-seen general is now humbly asking a little girl to leave.
At this moment, Su Muyao looked up at Zhao Hu and said, "Now that you've captured me, there's no reason for you to let me out after only a short while."
Zhao Hu cursed Qiu Ming and the others in his heart. Of all the times, they had to bring the little princess back. She was a ruthless person who would kill even the prince if he said so.
The middle-aged woman standing nearby hesitated before speaking, "Little Princess, so you are the Little Princess!"
"Let's get out of here with this general quickly. The cell is damp, and you'll hurt yourself if you stay here any longer."
Zhao Hu glanced gratefully at the old woman who spoke up for him.
Su Muyao then asked, "I've heard that you never get involved in anything, so why are you willing to come out now?"
Zhao Hu wiped the sweat from his forehead and chuckled, "The young princess is right. It is indeed my fault for failing to supervise and manage properly."
Looking at the burly man in front of him who was trying to curry favor with him, he didn't want to make things too difficult for him, having already heard of General Zhao Hu's deeds.
Of course, we need to resolve today's issues, as well as the land deed for that shop.
"General Zhao, I won't beat around the bush with you. Whether you know it or not, your men have done a lot of shameless things."
I hope you can resolve everything before I get out of prison, otherwise I won't easily step out of this cell.
Oh, right, and that shop was one I was actually going to buy, but I was threatened by someone, and I was really scared.
"Don't you think we should compensate this princess with that shop?"
Hearing the princess's words, the people standing nearby realized that their families would no longer have to pay money, and that they would be released soon.
The young princess was indeed as rumored, always thinking of the people's well-being.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Hu immediately led his men down to investigate.
He then turned to the young princess and said, "Princess, don't worry, the deed to that shop will be delivered to your residence shortly."
Su Muyao nodded in satisfaction and sat quietly on the hay.
In less than the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, all the offenders were imprisoned.
He even released all the innocent people who had been imprisoned because their subordinates wanted to take their money.
Su Muyao then patted her bottom and followed the group of middle-aged women out of the cell.
Seeing this, Zhao Hu finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the little princess was willing to come out, he didn't care how the emperor punished him.
The thought of those idiots made her grit her teeth in anger. Luckily, the little princess wasn't injured, otherwise she might not have been able to keep her head.
He's getting old and could retire and enjoy his life in his hometown soon, but he still pulls this stunt on himself. Sigh.
Su Muyao followed Zhao Hu to his courtyard, where she saw the emperor, dressed in a dragon robe, sitting at the head of the table, angrily drinking his tea.
"Xiao Dezi, what kind of work is Zhao Hu doing? He's just left me here unattended for so long."
Xiao Dezi was also helpless and wanted to ask what exactly happened. Why had he been gone for so long?
Just as Eunuch De was about to go out to see what was going on, he saw Zhao Hu bringing the little princess over!
"Your Majesty, the young princess has arrived."
Upon hearing this, the emperor immediately stood up to check on the young princess. He looked her over from head to toe and, seeing that she was unharmed, breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Muyao felt a warmth in her heart. At least she felt that after giving the old man so much, he was still able to rush to protect her at the most critical moment.
Look, he hasn't even changed his dragon robe since leaving the palace.
"Yaoyao, are you alright? Don't be afraid."
"Uncle, I'll lock this old man up in jail later and let him experience it properly."
Su Muyao shook her head: "Thank you for your concern, Uncle. I'm not injured."
The emperor nodded: "I have chosen the shop you want. It is two large shops connected together, not far in front of your general store. Go and take a look when you have time."
Upon hearing this, Su Muyao quickly nodded: "Then thank you very much, Your Majesty."
At this moment, Grandpa De stepped forward and handed over two house deeds from his sleeve.
Su Muyao got what she wanted and turned to leave.
She was determined to see what the shop was like, and most importantly, she saw piles of silver beckoning to her.
Xia waited anxiously at the gate as soon as she stepped out of the mansion.
Seeing his young princess emerge, he stepped forward and touched her left and right, asking, "Young princess, did they bully you?"
Su Muyao tapped Xia's head: "Your little princess is not to be trifled with, how could she be bullied by others?"
Look what this is. Come on, let's go see our shop.
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The emperor watched as the little girl skipped away, then his smile faded as he looked at Zhao Hu.
"You really have a lot of nerve, not doing any work while in office and only knowing how to eat, drink and have fun."
After saying that, he slammed his hand on the table, and Zhao Hu was so frightened that he immediately knelt on the ground.
He knew he was in deep trouble today.
Xiao Dezi tried to calm the emperor down, saying, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Look at General Zhao Hu's lame appearance, what can he possibly accomplish?"
With this limp, it's understandable that he'd become less inclined to go out and manage affairs. Your Majesty, please don't get angry and harm your health."
Zhao Hu's lips twitched as he stood to the side. This eunuch De seemed to be speaking up for him, but something about it sounded strange.
This constant reference to a cripple and a limp is ridiculous.
Please stop attacking people like that, okay? (?_?)
The emperor was no longer angry after hearing what Eunuch De said, thinking that it was because General Zhao's family had protected the country for generations.
Why bother getting angry with a disabled person like him?
"Even so, since you have indeed failed in your supervisory duties, I will not punish you."
You will atone for your crimes by eliminating all the scoundrels and dark forces in the capital for me.
"And all your subordinates have been replaced. The mastermind has been thrown into jail, and the rest have been given 50 lashes as a warning to others."
Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Zhao Hu quickly expressed his gratitude for the Emperor's great favor.
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