"If you people don't believe me, you can report it to the superiors. I, Song Zeyi, will be examined!"
Such an impassioned and righteous look calmed all the people below him for a moment.
"Your Majesty the County Magistrate has proven his innocence. God can tell you that you are truly worthy of being a noble son raised by a noble family in the capital. He behaves appropriately and will never be biased!"
Wang Yixiu's sincere words indeed succeeded in dousing the fire again.
The people who had just been calmed down suddenly started to explode again.
"We are not convinced. No wonder the county magistrate dares to let the superiors investigate. I come from a noble family in the capital and have such a powerful background. Who dares to do anything to you?"
"That's right, he only knows how to take advantage of defenseless people like us. He is really worthy of his title as an official!"
"We are not convinced, we are not convinced!"
They were making trouble, and it seemed that they had to be removed from office in front of the court.
Su Xiao really hated herself for being so stupid and causing harm to others.
The situation became increasingly tense. Song Zeyi gritted his teeth and slowly prepared to take out his official seal.
He didn't have much interest in the county magistrate at first. If he could protect Su Xiao, he would not be a bad official.
In the crowd, Wang Yixiu smiled brightly and seemed to have a winning chance.
"What are you doing, common people, gathering at the gate of the government office? The fifth prince is here in person, so everyone should get out of the way!"
Outside, a loud shout suddenly came.
A group of guards dispersed the people on both sides, and Zhao Keyu walked in quietly.
This time, he was much more serious than usual, and he didn't even bring his favorite folding fan.
Seeing the person coming, Su Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief and was finally saved.
"Prince, is he a prince? Are you a member of this family?"
Outside, the people were discussing secretly, but the guards held them aside with swords.
"How can you arbitrarily discuss the prince's affairs?"
For such a huge battle, no one dared to speak for a while.
Wang Yixiu was also frightened by the scene in front of him for a few moments, and then his eyes became sinister.
Their county is on the border. How could someone of high status come to such a remote place? The prince is not going to a wealthy place, so what is he doing here? This prince is most likely a fake!
Thinking of this, Wang Yixiu took a few steps forward and knelt down to bow, "The common people respectfully welcome the noble person, but the most comfortable sedan in the county is in the ordinary people's home. Why is there no news when the noble person comes? The ordinary people will definitely welcome you!"
This was said in a subtle way. On the surface, he was happy about Zhao Keyu's arrival, but in fact, he was asking about his identity in a roundabout way.
How cunning!
Zhao Keyu laughed angrily at the man in front of him, a sneer escaped from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were as cold as ice.
"What? Do I still need to report to you about my prince's whereabouts?"
After saying this, without waiting for Wang Yixiu's reaction, he raised his hand and pulled out Shang Fang's sword.
"Shang Fang's sword is here. Seeing it is like seeing the emperor in person. Is this possible to prove my identity?"
Zhao Keyu was also very angry this time. He held a sharp knife handle in his hand and lightly scratched the face of the person on the ground for a few moments.
The cold blade touched his skin, and the hairs all over Wang Yixiu's body exploded, and he didn't dare to move for a while.
"I see how loyal you are to the Tian family, which really makes me, the prince, very happy! Huh?"
"Yes, yes, it's the common people who have offended me by talking too much. Please have a lot of it, Your Majesty, please don't argue with me!"
With a movement of his wrist, the sword above was suddenly retracted into its sheath.
Zhao Keyu glanced at everyone present sternly, "This prince has already heard about today's incident. I will take over the matter and I will also interrogate the subsequent cases. If you have any dissatisfaction, you can come to see me! Retreat!"
With a few words, the people whose morale was high just now were instantly knocked out of the limelight, and they all dispersed like birds and beasts.
In the court hall, Wang Yixiu also stood up hurriedly, eager to leave the place of right and wrong.
"Hey, Prince Wang, just wait a minute!"
Wang Yixiu was startled, took a deep breath, turned around and knelt down again, "What are the orders from the fifth prince?"
Zhao Keyu looked at the people on the ground with his cold eyes, the contempt and disdain in his eyes were obvious.
"Young Master Wang is really a good citizen of our dynasty. He is very brave in doing what is right. He should continue to do so in the future. However, he must be truthful and evidence-based when doing things, and he must understand the superiority and inferiority of superiors and subordinates. Like today, he directly provokes our dynasty's official, and Xiang Xiang
Do you know that the authority of the Heavenly Family has launched a rebellion?"
These few words were neither salty nor bland, but they were heart-wrenching threats. How could Wang Yixiu dare to respond?
The palms in his wide sleeves were clenched and his body was stiff. Wang Yixiu still lowered his head piously, "Yes, the fifth prince. Common people know this and will never do it again in the future."
In the silent high hall, Zhao Keyu suddenly burst out with a few chuckles, "That's good, you can go back first. As for today's case, if there is need in the future, the government officials will come to invite you."
"Okay." Wang Yixiu almost used all his strength to force this word out from between his teeth.
After the people left, it finally became quiet.
Su Xiao watched this operation from the side, and she was a little shocked.
"It's great to have power! With just a few words and a formality, people were scared away. I have to waste so much time and they still don't believe it. Once your identity is revealed, no one dares to speak.
!God is so unfair, why are there differences in birth!"
Zhao Keyu was so angry at her trick, "Brother and sister, what are you saying, if I hadn't arrived in time today, you two would have been trapped by that person!"
After saying that, he raised his eyes and glanced at the man in the hall again, "I said, Ziyi, you are too. Your only son, a dignified scholar of the Song Dynasty, was almost forced to take off his official hat. Do you think you are stupid?
! Adhere to the rules, stick to the same routine, and don’t use your identity to make those unruly people obedient. Let me tell you, this is the way the world is. The more you accommodate them, the more they will get worse! What kind of gentleman’s way to follow! At the critical moment,
Power is still useful!"
So, it is not unreasonable.
Su Xiao was happy to hear this, but she didn't expect that Song Zeyi usually made so many tricky demands but didn't treat the people with force, which was not in line with his character.
"I'm sorry to trouble you about today's matter."
At the end, the people in the hall faintly said this sentence.
"Oh my God, Ziyi, I didn't expect that in my lifetime, I would still hear you thank me personally. I couldn't be dreaming. Say it again, come on, say it again, so that I can hear it more clearly!"
Zhao Keyu jumped three feet high, his whole face was funny. He was completely different from the calm and imposing person just now, as if he was suffering from a schizophrenia.
Su Xiao looked at the person in front of him for a long time like a fool. In the end, he just pursed his lips and said nothing.