Ye Zhenzhen took the two children home and then heard that Cui Weizhen had done something big - he had put all the magistrates of Feng County, Zhi County and Ming County in jail.
The reason is very simple, that is, the county magistrates of these three counties did not perform well in last year's disaster relief, and there were problems such as laziness, maladministration, or embezzlement of relief money. These problems were all discovered by Cui Weizhen's overt and covert investigations these days. He personally
The truth revealed through investigation is always more real than the data that is considered to have been processed.
Why do you say that?
Because when Cui Weizhen mentioned this matter to Ye Zhenzhen, a sneer flashed across his face: "Some people think that by using some fake data and fabricated facts to fool me, they can take the opportunity to kill people with a knife. That is really a big mistake!"
Ye Zhenzhen asked carefully and found out the details.
Cui Weizhen's handling of the Shi County magistrate has been flying in all directions like a bird with wings. Some people thought they had figured out the temper of the new magistrate. When Cui Weizhen ordered a thorough investigation of last year's disaster relief matters, they were very surprised.
Actively collect "evidence", and the prefect, who is fond of teaching and hates evil but hates evil, helps to eradicate dissidents.
But they never expected that Cui Weizhen, who had solved the case in one day, was not in a hurry at all. He accepted all the evidence and made an undercover investigation, and then discovered that there was a county magistrate on the list who was wrongly accused.
If he did not investigate carefully and was eager to take over the new official's appointment, he would immediately fall into the trap of the other party and cause an unjust, false and wrong case, with disastrous consequences.
Ye Zhenzhen was frightened for a while after hearing this, and quickly asked: "Who was behind this? Could it be the person who assassinated us last time?"
They were assassinated by assassins after they left Shi County. Later, there was no trace of those assassins. Ye Zhenzhen always took this matter to heart and did not dare to go out and wander around easily. Even when the two children went to school, they were protected by guards.
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The enemy is in darkness and we are in the clear, which always makes people fearful.
"We don't know yet, but there are many people who don't like me, and they may not all be the same people."
People from the imperial court, people from Mingzhou Prefecture, people from aristocratic families... all have this possibility.
When he said this, Ye Zhenzhen became more and more worried and couldn't help but ask: "What happened in Shi County, is there any result on the secret document you gave to His Majesty?"
He had been going to the countryside recently and not seeing anyone, so she never had the chance to ask.
Cui Weizhen's face darkened slightly and said: "King Su's father-in-law was deprived of the post of General Guide. King Su was reprimanded by His Majesty. Not only did he stop his teaching mission at Yunshan Academy, but also Baishan Hall.
Let King Ke take over."
"What? How could this happen?"
Ye Zhenzhen looked shocked. She didn't know whether she should be shocked by Emperor Xuanwu's unusual anger, or shocked that King Ke actually revolted.
Of course, she was most shocked by King Su: "Currently, it has been found that Lin Mi from Shixian County is related to King Su's father-in-law. It is hard to say what relationship he has with King Su. His Majesty is so angry. Could it be that something has been found?"
After all, King Su is the deposed prince. He was once close to that position, but now he has regained his prestige through Baishantang. It is very possible that he will have some ideas again. Did he really have the idea of disaster relief funds?
Ye Zhenzhen thought about the few meetings she had with King Su, and she couldn't help but frown. She always felt that King Su didn't seem like the kind of person who didn't care about the lives of his people.
Cui Weizhen glanced at her, his face softened slightly, but he still shook his head and said: "I don't know all the inside information, but if your Majesty really finds out something, he should take more actions against Prince Su than this."
I heard that recently the ministers in the court have started asking for crown princes, and some people even want King Su to return to the throne. Your Majesty's punishment of King Su at this time is probably a warning.
As for the reason for the warning... Cui Weizhen's eyes narrowed slightly and he did not dare to think further.
"Your Majesty is old."
Unexpectedly, Ye Zhenzhen suddenly said: "You are now in the prime of life, and your grace and power are growing day by day. Your Majesty may be starting to feel uneasy..."
Before she could say anything, Cui Weizhen covered her mouth. He looked very angry and glared at her rudely: "A gentleman should be cautious about being alone!"
Ye Zhenzhen: "...Uh-huh." Let me go!
He had no intention of letting go. Ye Zhenzhen opened her mouth and bit his palm. Cui Weizhen felt pain and finally let go.
Ye Zhenzhen breathed fresh air and breathed a long sigh of relief. Seeing someone who was still angry, she was also very angry: "What are you worried about? We are saying some private words here, can anyone hear it?"
No? Unless that person is a god in the sky, with clairvoyance and an ear for the wind!"
Cui Weizhen looked around and was silent for a moment.
They were not in the study or dormitory at this time, but in the back garden of the government office.
After staying in the government office for so long, Ye Zhenzhen and Cui Weizhen didn't have time to take a stroll in the back garden. Taking advantage of the time today, the couple left their children who were doing homework and sleeping to wander in the garden, and finally sat in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
Next, drink tea and chat while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the garden.
Lotus leaves were blooming, the breeze was blowing, and the maids were waiting outside the pavilion. It was a rare leisure time for the couple. No matter what they said, no one would hear, so Cui Weizhen's action of covering his mouth just now seemed particularly nervous.
He probably knew he was in the wrong, so he let go and stopped talking.
On the contrary, Ye Zhenzhen's attitude softened first: "I know you are worried about me."
Cui Weizhen turned back to look at her, sighed softly, put his hand to put away the hair that was blown away by the breeze on her forehead, and said in a low voice, "I'm often worried that you speak uncontrollably and accidentally say the wrong thing."
The more he understands Zhen'er's past life, the more he understands her temperament. Her previous life was so comfortable, free and equal, but her understanding of imperial power was always at a different level. After all, she lacked a little respect.
For example, as you said just now, ordinary women in the boudoir will not have this insight, let alone say such treacherous words.
This was also one of the reasons why he chose to come to Mingzhou Mansion in the first place. The situation in the capital would become more and more complicated. He initially got closer to King Wei at His Majesty's suggestion, but when the situation changed rapidly, he chose to stay away.
They are unwilling and afraid to take risks with the lives of their whole family.
The worry on his face was so heavy that Ye Zhenzhen felt a little guilty and unhappy: "Am I so unreliable in your heart?"
"No." Cui Weizhen's fingertips traced across her cheek, and his tone was deep: "I'm just worried that you will become a pawn in the hands of others. Look at King Ke..."
He had some scruples and stopped talking as soon as he said it, but the worry and gloom in his eyes never dissipated, and his face that was originally thin due to busy government affairs looked even more solemn and cold.
Ye Zhenzhen also thought of King Ke, understood Cui Weizhen's unfinished intentions, and felt a little sad for a moment.
