Xi Yu hesitated for a while, and finally decided to let Qin Feng take him to see the place.
Qin Feng nodded and silently brought Xi Yu to his destination.
As soon as he entered that place, Xi Yu saw that the shopkeeper and the woman were tied up, and both of them showed a look of fear and anxiety on their faces.
The shopkeeper stared at the woman and complained loudly: "It's all your bad ideas! Look at what they are now!" His face was full of anger and dissatisfaction, and his brows were frowning tightly.
The woman was not willing to be outdone and retorted: "I'm not for your own good! I'm doing this for our future!" Tears flashed in her eyes, and her face was full of grievance and helplessness.
Xi Yu walked in. His face was cold and his eyes were majestic. He raised one hand and signaled: "Everything is quiet!"
The shopkeeper had his head hanging down, and after hearing the sound, he subconsciously raised his head.
The moment he saw Xi Yu, his eyes suddenly widened, his mouth opened slightly, his face full of surprise, and he stammered: "This... isn't this the customer in my store?"
His face was full of surprise and disbelief, as if he couldn't believe that what appeared in front of him would be Xi Yu.
Xi Yu stared at the shopkeeper with a torch, without responding to his surprise, but the quiet momentum made the air around him seem to condense.
The woman was full of confusion, frowning, and asked anxiously: "Why are you bringing us here?"
Xi Yu looked at them with a cold look on his face, and then he directly told Poppy's question.
When the shopkeeper heard this, a hint of panic flashed across his face, but he quickly pretended to be calm and said with a dodge of eyes: "It was introduced by a friend. We planted it. We can indeed put it in the food to make the food taste better."
Upon hearing this, Xi Yu raised his lips slightly, showing a sarcastic sneer, staring at the shopkeeper with a sharp look, and said word by word: "It's really just that?"
His eyes seemed to be able to see through all the lies, causing a layer of sweat to unconsciously emerge from the shopkeeper's forehead.
The shopkeeper looked at each other with the woman. The shopkeeper gritted his teeth and said, "Things are indeed the case. We didn't lie." His eyes were a little erratic, but he still pretended to be calm.
The woman also nodded quickly and echoed: "Yes, yes, that's it." There was a hint of guilt on her face.
Xi Yu stared at them with a torch, his face full of seriousness, and he shouted: "This is big smoke, it is a drug! Do you know how harmful this thing is to the human body!" His brows were tightly frowned, his eyes full of anger and pain.
When the shopkeeper and the woman heard the word "drugs", their faces turned pale instantly. The shopkeeper's lips trembled slightly and he stammered: "I...we really don't know..."
The woman's eyes widened, her face full of fear and at a loss.
Then, Xi Yu's eyes were as sharp as an eagle and falcon, staring at them tightly, and asked word by word: "Tell me, how long have you been planting this thing?"
The woman came to her senses at this time, her eyes were full of suspicion and vigilance, and she frowned and asked loudly: "Who are you? Why should I ask these questions like this?"
Xi Yu said coldly, "I am Xi Yu, the prime minister of the current dynasty."
Hearing the word "Prime Minister", the shopkeeper and the woman's faces instantly turned as white as paper.
The shopkeeper's lips were trembling, his eyes were almost glaring out, and he stammered: "Chief...Prime Minister..."
The woman was even more frightened, and her body trembled involuntarily, her face full of disbelief and extreme panic, as if the sky was about to collapse.
Xi Yu looked cold and without saying a word, he quickly took out a token from his arms, and the token passed by a cold light in the air.
He lifted the token high, and the lines and signs on the token were clearly visible.
The shopkeeper and the woman's eyes were instantly attracted.
When they saw the symbol on the token, the shopkeeper's eyes were wide open, his mouth was wide open, and a "giggle" sound was made in his throat, but he couldn't say a word, and his face was full of shock and panic.
The woman was even worse. Her legs became weak and she collapsed on the ground, her face was bloodless, and her lips trembled and murmured: "It's really... it's really the Prime Minister..."
Her eyes were filled with despair and helplessness, as if she had seen the most terrible thing come.
Xi Yu was still looking at them expressionlessly.
The token seemed to be weighing thousands of pounds in his hands, weighing heavily on the hearts of the shopkeeper and the woman.
Xi Yu looked at them with cold eyes, playing with the token in his hand, and said in a low voice: "Tell me, tell the truth."
The shopkeeper's face was as pale as paper, and beads of sweat as big as beans on his forehead rolled down, and his lips trembled, "It's been a few months since it was planted, and it was brought from Fangjun. There are people there to plant it. We really don't know that this thing is poisonous." His eyes were full of fear and regret.
After hearing this, Xi Yu raised his lips slightly, and showed a sarcastic sneer, and said, "Hmph, honestly explain."
Now the woman was so scared that she trembled all over and her teeth kept trembling.
Suddenly, a warm liquid flowed out from under her, and she was so scared that she wet her pants.
Her face was full of horror, tears could not stop flowing, and she said tremblingly: "Sir, please spare me, please spare me..."
The shopkeeper was also extremely frightened. He looked at the woman, gritted his teeth, and said in a crying voice: "Sir, it's because of the bad business that I, the woman, came up with such an idea. We really knew that we were wrong. Please let us go."
His face was full of begging and despair.
The woman was completely shrouded in fear at this time, and her whole body was trembling, with despair and panic in her eyes.
She said incoherently: "Sir... I... I'm still planning to open a black shop and make human buns..."
When Xi Yu heard this, he was furious. A cold light flashed in his eyes. With a "pop", he slapped the woman hard.
The slap was extremely heavy, and the woman's face suddenly became red and swollen, and her head was tilted to the side.
Xi Yu opened his eyes wide and shouted loudly: "It's so crazy! You evil people can do such an inhumane thing!"
His chest was undulating violently, and his forehead was surging with blue veins, obviously he was extremely angry.
The woman was a little confused by the slap, covered her face and started crying, her body trembling constantly, and she never dared to say a word again.
Xi Yu's face was as gloomy as water, and he walked outside quickly.
He breathed in the fresh air in big mouthfuls, as if he had just broken out of a suffocating cage.
He held the wall with his hand, frowned tightly, his eyes full of worry and annoyance, and murmured to himself: "It's really hateful, what should I do?"
Qin Feng followed out, looked at Xi Yu like this, and asked worriedly: "Sir, what's wrong?"
Xi Yu took a deep breath and said slowly: "There was no clear legal provision before that planting poppy is toxic, and it is really not an easy task to be punished."
His face was full of helplessness and distress, and his eyes revealed a deep sense of frustration.
Qin Feng frowned, pondered for a moment and said, "Sir, this matter is indeed difficult, but we cannot just leave it alone."
Xi Yu raised his head, looked at the distance firmly, and gritted his teeth and said, "Of course we can't ignore it. In any case, we must find a way to give them the punishment they deserve."
His fists were clenched tightly, as if he was secretly making up his mind.
Qin Feng nodded and said with a serious expression: "Sir, then we have to make a long-term plan. But this has no ready-made legal basis, and it is indeed a big problem."
Xi Yu stood up straight, his eyes flashed with a light of thought, and said in a deep voice: "No matter what, control them first, and you must not give them the chance to do evil again. Then we will search for relevant information to see if we can find some cases that can be referenced or similar regulations."
Qin Feng replied, "Yes, sir, I'll make arrangements now." Then he turned around and prepared to do business.
Xi Yu sighed again, his frowning brows never stretched out, and he murmured: "How could there be such a hateful person in this world? It's so heartbreaking..."
His face was full of grief and anger and reluctance. Standing there, his figure looked a little lonely and lonely under the reflection of the sun.
Xi Yu stood there for a long time, his expression as solemn as frost. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes as if he was about to penetrate the fog in this world.
At this moment, Song Shuwen was standing not far from Qingfeng Inn, his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.
At this moment, a black shadow appeared quietly like a ghost and said in a low voice: "Come with me."
Song Shuwen was slightly stunned, then nodded and followed.
Along the way, Song Shuwen couldn't help but ask, "May I ask, Lord Xi Yu..."
The secret guard didn't look back and just said coldly: "Stop talking nonsense, you'll know when you're here."
Song Shuwen was nervous, but he didn't dare to say anything more, and followed the secret guards through alleys.
Finally, they arrived at the inn where the three girls were.
The secret guard stopped and signaled Song Shuwen to go in. Song Shuwen took a deep breath and stepped into the inn gate.
When Ouyang Linlin saw Song Shuwen walking into the inn, a passionate smile immediately appeared on her face and quickly met her.
"Doctor Song, you're here. Please sit down quickly." Ouyang Linlin said with a smile, her eyes full of joy. "My husband was too eager to leave at that time, so I forgot to call you here. I'm so sorry."
Song Shuwen hurriedly bowed and said gently: "It's okay, Mrs. Ouyang is polite."
At this moment, the door was pushed open suddenly, and Xi Yu strode in.
He was slightly stunned when he saw Song Shuwen, and then said, "Doctor Song, you are here."
Ouyang Linlin smiled and said, "Haha, I was talking to Dr. Song just now, and you are back."
Xi Yu nodded, looking a little tired, but still showed a smile, "What a coincidence."
Then he looked at Song Shuwen, "Brother Song, take a rest first and arrange a room for you."
Xi Yu returned to the room with a serious face and a firm determination revealed in his eyes.
He held his hands tightly and sweared in his heart that he would completely eliminate the planting of harmful substances such as poppies.
He began to enact laws and decided today to completely ban the cultivation of poppy and other things.
These things are extremely harmful, not only harming the physical and mental health of the people, but also pose a threat to the stability of the country.
He knew it was a difficult task, but he had to do it.
Thinking that Fangjun might also have poppy cultivation, Xi Yu frowned and thought to himself.
If there is a Fang County, it must not be let go. It must be thoroughly investigated and these poisons must not be allowed to continue to harm the people.
His eyes became sharper, as if he was about to penetrate all obstacles.
Xi Yu took a deep breath and decided to send envoys to various places to investigate the planting of poppy and other substances. Once discovered, severe punishment would be made.
Xi Yu stood there, secretly swearing in his heart that he must create a healthy and safe living environment for the people and make the country more prosperous.
Xi Yu ordered Qin Feng to say, "Qin Feng, take the shopkeeper and the woman to the local county magistrate's prison."
Qin Feng bowed his hand to take the order with a serious expression.
"As for orders, Prime Minister."
Xi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. "I mean, educate them for a few days, let them deeply realize their mistakes, and then put them back. But let them know that if they commit it again in the future, they will be beheaded directly, and it will be merciless!" At the end of the day, a ruthlessness flashed through Xi Yu's eyes.
Qin Feng nodded solemnly.
"Don't worry, Prime Minister, I will convey your will clearly."
On the way, the shopkeeper who was escorting the housekeeper was frightened, his face turned pale, and he said tremblingly: "Prime Minister, please spare me, Prime Minister, I know I was wrong, and I will never make any more mistakes in the future!"
The woman also had tears on her face and begged for mercy cryingly, "Prime Minister, we really don't dare!"
Qin Feng looked at the shopkeeper and the woman with a serious look on his face, frowned and scolded, "Don't quarrel! Quiet!" His eyes were filled with majesty and impatientness.
The shopkeeper was full of panic on his face, and he struggled while shouting in a crying voice: "Official, we really know we are wrong, don't keep us from touching us!"
His face was full of horror and his eyes were wide open.
The woman also cried so hard that she was in the rain, and her voice screamed sharply: "We don't want to go to jail, please be kind to the lord!" Her expression was very distorted, and her hands were waving randomly in the air.
Qin Feng snorted coldly and said impatiently: "It's just a few days of detention, not your life, why are you so desperate?" His eyes were full of confusion and disgust.
After hearing Qin Feng's words, the shopkeeper and the woman were stunned for a moment, and then their voices gradually became smaller.
The shopkeeper still had fear on his face, but he still said, "Official, we...we are just afraid."
Qin Feng escorted the shopkeeper and the woman to the county magistrate's mansion.
After hearing the news, the county magistrate hurriedly came out, his face full of respect and caution. As soon as he saw Qin Feng, he bowed and said, "Sir, the official is here to pick up people."
A hint of nervousness appeared in his eyes, as if he was dealing with an extremely important thing.
Qin Feng nodded slightly, looked at the county magistrate and said, "The Prime Minister has specifically told you to take good care of these two people." His expression was serious, and there was a hint of majesty in his eyes.
The county magistrate quickly responded: "Don't worry, sir, the subordinates will follow the order."
He said, his eyes turning to the shopkeeper and the woman, a trace of severity flashed in his eyes.
Then with a wave of his hand, the yamen runners behind him immediately stepped forward and took the two from Qin Feng's hands.
Seeing that they were taken away, the county magistrate turned to Qin Feng again and said flatteringly: "Sir, do you see if you have any instructions to the officials?"
Qin Feng waved his hand and said, "Just do your best."
The county magistrate nodded repeatedly and said yes.
Qin Feng quickly walked into the inn, came to Xi Yu, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully: "Prime Minister, my subordinates have handed those two to the county magistrate, and everything has been done."
Xi Yu nodded slightly and said with a serious expression: "Very good. Qin Feng, you should immediately notify the local county magistrate and ask him to seal the inn immediately without any mistakes." Xi Yu's eyes revealed firmness and majesty.
Qin Feng immediately responded: "Yes, Prime Minister!"
Xi Yu continued: "Also, let him post a notice in a conspicuous place to explain in detail the harm of poppy, so that the people can clearly know the terribleness of this thing." Xi Yu's expression was solemn, as if he was thinking about how to make the people deeply realize the importance of this matter.
Qin Feng nodded and said, "I understand."
Xi Yu frowned and continued, "In addition, eliminate all the poppy planted by the shopkeeper, and do not leave any hidden dangers."
A trace of decisiveness flashed in Qin Feng's eyes and replied: "Don't worry, Prime Minister, my subordinates will urge the county magistrate to handle this matter well."
After saying that, Qin Feng turned around and hurriedly left to perform the tasks assigned by Xi Yu.
At the entrance of Qingfeng Inn, many people gathered in front of the notice that had just been posted, pointing and talking.
"Oh, isn't this Qingfeng Inn? Such a thing happened." A passerby widened his eyes and looked surprised.
Several waiters stood at the entrance of the inn, looking at the notice, and looked incredible.
One of the waiters murmured: "I really didn't expect it to be like this. No wonder the food suddenly became so delicious!" Their faces were full of surprise and confusion.
The people around them also began to complain, and the sounds were heard one after another.
"Oh, I used to eat here often, how could this happen!" A commoner frowned and looked dissatisfied.
Especially those who had eaten at Qingfeng Inn, they were even more excited and immediately became insulted.
"What a broken store? It's so hateful!" A big man blushed and shouted angrily.
"That's right, it's so terrible. I'll never come here again!"
The other person followed, his face full of anger and disgust.
For a moment, the entrance of Qingfeng Inn was filled with complaints and insults, and the scene became chaotic.
In the crowd, someone suddenly shouted: "All this is the prime minister's credit! If the prime minister had not been wise and decisive, we would not have known how long we would have been kept in the dark!"
As soon as his voice fell, it immediately resonated with the people around him, and everyone agreed.
"Yes, yes, the Prime Minister is really eliminating the harm for the people!"
"Thank you, Prime Minister!"
Chapter completed!