Tianliangyuan

Chapter 412 This is aimed at Xu Han

Liu Qi was indeed quite frightened.

Although he took this opportunity to dig deeper and uncovered many more people, he also knew that the real mastermind had not been caught.

In particular, he is still clueless about those who are taking advantage of this opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

Xu Zhaozhao is the same.

Who exactly is trying to ruin her business?

Xu Zhaozhao is different from Liu Qi.

Liu Qi was an official, a subject, so he had to provide evidence no matter who he reported to, while Xu Zhaozhao did not.

Those who harbor ill will towards her are limited to just a few families, and there are not many who are dissatisfied with the Xu or Xie families.

At least there are very few people in the public eye.

Therefore, it was easy to identify the target of Xu Zhaozhao's revenge.

Xu Zhaozhao is now three months pregnant and no longer goes out easily.

The hidden spies planted a few years ago are finally coming in handy.

In particular, Xu Zhaozhao made her decision even faster after Xu Zhuzi brought back several potted plants.

Xu Zhaozhao had no way of finding out exactly who attacked Baiguoyuan, but she had already pinpointed the general direction.

A human life!

Although he was just a tenant of the Hundred Fruit Garden, he was still a living, breathing human being, and he lost his life because of the other party's lust for power.

Xu Zhaozhao could identify the suspect, but she had no evidence.

Therefore, we can only swallow our anger for now.

It's not the right time to retaliate secretly.

Moreover, even if it were revenge, she never thought of using the same method, as that would make her seem too stupid. She would make the other party pay double or even more for a life before she was satisfied!

People were coming and going in Jinxiu Garden, and the atmosphere was clearly not right.

The old lady asked Madam Yu to make a trip, saying that Xu Zhaozhao is pregnant now, and she should not let some material things affect the pregnancy.

"Don't worry, Auntie, Zhao Zhao knows what she's doing. There are indeed quite a few businesses under our management, and we've just experienced a minor upheaval, so we've lost our focus and that's why we're coming here more frequently."

What Xu Zhaozhao didn't mention was that some of Xie Zheng's men were among the managers here.

Otherwise, Xu Zhaozhao wouldn't seem so busy.

Madam Yu knew that Xu Zhaozhao was a sensible person, but she still reminded her, "It's good that you know what's going on, but now that you're pregnant, you have to be careful in everything. No matter how much money or servants you have outside, nothing is more important than the child in your belly."

Xu Zhaozhao didn't feel comfortable hearing these words, but she didn't show it on her face: "Yes, I've remembered."

After seeing off the Yu family, Xu Zhaozhao stood alone by the window, motionless for a long time.

It wasn't until Peony came in and advised her, "Master, you've been standing for a while, why don't you go inside and lie down?"

Xu Zhaozhao shook her head; she wasn't that delicate.

"I pity the life of one of my men, but would it be fair to take my anger out on the servants of another household because of it?"

Peony didn't understand.

Xu Zhaozhao gave a self-deprecating laugh at the end: "This is a cannibalistic world. If I'm too merciful, it's like offering myself up for someone else's dinner table. Besides, isn't being merciful to the enemy just being cruel to yourself?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Zhaozhao straightened her back again, and her whole demeanor was completely different.

She is Xu Zhaozhao, when did she become so melancholic!

Defeating your opponent is what you should be doing most.

Each serves their own master, so let each accept their fate.

In Wannian County, near the capital, a small-scale disturbance did break out.

It was fortunate that Xu Jun'an and others discovered a large quantity of weapons containing kerosene; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

The team, consisting of only a few hundred people, ultimately failed to leave Wannian County and was wiped out by Xu Jun'an and his men within the town.

More than a hundred people were captured alive, but the imperial court could not have escaped unscathed.

In short, the consequences of such armed conflict are bloodshed and corpses everywhere.

After the incident, the foreign merchants were all on edge, fearing that they would be blamed for it.

Fortunately, His Majesty issued an order in advance, requiring all Hu people to stay at home for the time being and not to go out. After the court officials checked each one, they would be allowed to leave.

With multiple verifications, the process is naturally extremely fast.

In just three days, all the foreign merchants in the capital were investigated one by one.

If everything is confirmed to be in order, you can continue doing business.

Those suspected were confined to their homes and forbidden from leaving.

Hu Shang, for whom there was clear evidence, was directly imprisoned.

This incident did indeed serve as a wake-up call for Emperor Yong'an.

As Daxing's territory expanded, the capital city could no longer accommodate only Han Chinese. Therefore, he needed to periodically eliminate those with disloyal intentions.

This incident presents an excellent opportunity for a breakthrough.

Xu Zhaozhao's businesses were targeted not only because of the confession provided by Liu Qi, but also because of the confession sent from Wannian County.

Emperor Yong'an naturally paid more attention to it as well.

He summoned Qu Shiji, Gu Dongyang, and Cui Xuanming to discuss matters.

"The Anle County Princess's businesses are being maliciously targeted, probably aimed at Xu Han and Xie Zheng."

Cui Xuanming nodded: "Xu Han is the Grand Commander of the Army this time, and Xie Zheng has made the greatest contribution. In addition, Xie Zheng made many outstanding contributions during the previous northern expedition. It seems that these Hu people are deliberately targeting the families of our Daxing soldiers in order to disrupt the morale of the army."

"Fortunately, Xu Junan and Zhao Changqing were cautious this time and seized a large amount of kerosene and weapons in advance; otherwise, I'm afraid those thieves' plan might have actually succeeded."

Gu Dongyang looked worried, then thought of something else and quickly added, "I heard that Princess Anle is pregnant. If something happens to the Hundred Fruit Garden that she values ​​most, I'm afraid she will be greatly affected."

What happens to a pregnant woman when she suffers a major shock?

It's almost obvious that a tragedy will occur.

Therefore, the person behind this is truly despicable!

Qu Shiji also felt that the person who planned this operation was extremely malicious.

"Your Majesty, the household registration system for the Hu people in Wannian County and Chang'an County still needs further improvement. In addition, the origin of these oils and weapons must be investigated. The guards at the gates throughout the capital should also conduct a thorough self-examination."

“Your words are reasonable. This matter must indeed be investigated further. As it stands, if the seized kerosene was indeed poured on the houses, and combined with the thieves setting fire to the firewood, it would be enough to burn down two hamlets. This matter cannot be let off lightly.”

After some discussion, it was decided that the matter would be temporarily handed over to Zhao Changqing to conduct a joint investigation with the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

As for the Ministry of Justice, it mainly cooperated with the Censorate to begin investigating more than ten officials involved in the matter.

So far, more than ten officials have been implicated by those people. Whether they are innocent or not depends on the results of subsequent interrogations and searches.

"Your Majesty, Lord Zhao is requesting an audience, saying that he has new evidence regarding the recent riot."

Emperor Yong'an's expression changed slightly: "Summon them immediately!"