Nanxun Town is under the jurisdiction of Huzhou Prefecture. Therefore, it is not far from Huzhou Capital. In the situation of Nanxun Town, there was a fast horse flying to report to a wealthy mansion.

The owner of this house was either an official with status or a merchant who paid a lot of money for his disobedience. This situation is very common in Jiangnan.

The owner of the house is a middle-aged man, who seems to be a scholar, but there is a trace of ruthlessness in the corners of his eyes, and he is not a good talker at first glance. After hearing the message, he smiled sadly: "A little township chief, suddenly met the emperor's grace, and he didn't know how many catties and taels he had. This time, I want you to know what is profound! There are some things that don't have to meet the emperor's grace and think that you can do whatever you want! ”

After saying that, he thought for a moment, then called his henchman butler and commanded in a low voice: "Go ahead, do according to the plan!" ”

At this time, Chen Youming had not slept all night, and his eyes were bloodshot. After looking for it all night, I searched both inside and outside the town, but the two big living people, one big and one small, all disappeared. At this time, he had already realized that someone was probably coming at him.

Although he was still barely handling official business, he was obviously absent-minded. He himself actually understands that Nanxun Town is a huge piece of fat. Before, it wasn't that no one was worried about him, both openly and secretly, they had contacted him, thinking about getting benefits from Nanxun Town. But he rejected all these things. originally thought that with his relationship with the emperor, it didn't matter if he refused, no one could touch him.

Unexpectedly, those people did not come to touch themselves, but they did to their families! My own son, my only precious son, if there is an accident......

Chen Youming thought so, and he didn't dare to think about it anymore.

In the afternoon, the prefect of Huzhou Mansion personally sent someone to inquire about the matter, and even wanted to send elite headhunters in the mansion to help him investigate. This kind of kindness is impossible for other township chiefs. Not even the township chief, even the county order, it is impossible.

In this regard, Chen Youming politely refused for the time being. Before he became the head of the township, he was a guy who traveled from south to north, so he naturally had some knowledge. Those people kidnapped their own sons, and there must be something to follow. If the catcher is too deeply involved, it is likely to make it difficult for people to ride the tiger.

Sure enough, as he expected, as soon as it was dark, someone threw a stone wrapped in paper at his house through the wall.

In the inner courtyard, Chen Youming's daughter-in-law was already crying, and said to Chen Youming: "Master, what can I do about this?" Who are these people? Let's stop making a noise, and ask us to say that it was a misunderstanding, and our son just went to the countryside to play. If you don't listen to them, you have to send them away...... Send Zhong'er's fingers over! Poor Zhong'er, still so young, so frightened, if there are still fingers missing, what can I do? ”

Chen Youming listened, sighed and said, "No matter who it is, since there is no eyebrow at the moment, you can only do what they say." ”

After finishing speaking, he saw that his daughter-in-law and daughter were still crying, so he comforted again: "Those people must have a purpose, and they shouldn't do anything to Zhong'er for the time being!" ”

"Yes...... But the old man...... What if they force you to do something that violates the laws of the Ming Dynasty? His daughter-in-law was obviously not stupid, and said worriedly, "Otherwise, why would you kidnap Zhong'er?" ”

She knew her husband in her heart and received the emperor's favor, so she adhered to her principles and absolutely refused to live up to the holy will. But now, others are using their most precious son to threaten.

Chen Youming listened and was silent for a while. He didn't know that, but ...... It's just that I originally thought that in this life, I only protected the emperor's grace, and there was nothing else to think about, but when I thought of my son, my heart hurt.

"Let's see, let's do what they ask us to do first!" Chen Youming sighed and said slowly.

When his daughter-in-law heard this, she was silent, and suddenly, she spoke again: "You always say that Zhong'er is lucky and blessed in this life. Can...... But all this kind of thing has fallen on him, thinking that he is now tied up by those bad people and I don't know where he is, and I don't know if he has eaten or drunk water, my heart ...... This heart is very ......."

Before he finished speaking, the tears could not stop falling.

Chen Youming didn't want to see his daughter-in-law like this, so he went out to arrange things.

They didn't know that Chen Jingzhong at this time was happily hiding with the two concubines.

"Did you hide it? I'm looking for it! Tian Guifei looked at Emperor Chongzhen, smiled, and asked at the same time.

When Emperor Chongzhen saw this, he couldn't help but shake his head, bullying children, what kind of ability.

Sure enough, Chen Jingzhong didn't know at all, hid behind the curtain, exposed his feet, and responded: "Hide it!" ”

When Tian Guifei heard the sound, she found it at a glance. But she pretended to look elsewhere, and finally found Chen Jingzhong.

On the other hand, when Chen Jingzhong went to find it, Hai Lanzhu made trouble and secretly gave the little boy pointers.

In a rare warm moment, Emperor Chongzhen watched them play for a while, and then went to the chat group to deal with government affairs.

A little later, Liu Xingzuo reported the situation.

After a moment of silence, he gave instructions.

One day, in fact, passed quickly, but for Chen Youming's family, it was really like a year.

After doing what the other party asked, Nanxun Town returned to peace. Most people thought that the matter of Township Chief Chen's family was just a false alarm, but those who were interested could see the abnormality. For example, Chen Youming was unusual, and he went home early before it was dark.

As soon as he arrived home, he found that his daughter-in-law was kneeling in front of the wing where the emperor used to live.

Seeing him come back, his daughter-in-law's eyes were a little swollen and said, "I don't know how Zhong'er is doing?" I hope the emperor will be merciful and save Zhong'er! ”

Chen Youming was a little speechless, and couldn't help but say: "The emperor is not Guanyin, you worship here, the emperor is far away in Beijing, can you know?" ”

"Last time, our family was worried about the old patriarch and was about to be destroyed, but can you think that the emperor, who is far away in Beijing, will come to our house to help us tide over such a crisis?" His daughter-in-law said with hope in her eyes, "Perhaps, this time, we have encountered such a dangerous thing again, maybe the emperor will appear and help our family through this difficulty!" ”

"Mother is right, my brother must be fine." The little girl kneeling beside her mother was also quite sensible, and immediately nodded and agreed, "The emperor is a purple star in the sky, and he will definitely bless his younger brother." ”

"Okay!" Although Chen Youming replied so, he didn't believe it in his heart. Only women and Taoists would have such thoughts, and they really thought that the emperor was omnipotent!

His daughter-in-law can worship if she wants, and he has no intention of justifying the matter. In fact, at this time, he was very worried. He actually knows in his heart that he is worthy of others' concerns, and he obviously can't use such a means to force himself to comply, which must be for the huge interests of Nanxun Town.

It's just that I'm helpless, I don't have any power in the rivers and lakes, and even my helpers are just some clansmen. It's okay to manage Nanxun Town, but when you get out of Nanxun Town, there's really no way.

In his worries, as he expected, the contact between those villains again was what he was worried about, and it was the lion who opened his mouth to take a bite from the huge lake silk cake in Nanxun Town.

This night, Chen Youming and his wife lost sleep again.

If you agree to them, you will be sorry for the emperor and have failed the grace of God. But if he doesn't agree to them, his precious son will be torn up by them. For Chen Youming and his wife, it is really a dilemma.

"Master, what can I do about this?" Chen Youming's daughter-in-law's voice was a little hoarse, "I have to reply tomorrow, my poor Zhong'er!" Woohoo......"

"Alas!" Chen Youming sighed. Today, thanks to the emperor's grace. But what about his son? The sound and smile are like a knife when I think about it.

Chen Youming's daughter-in-law cried in a low voice for a while, and suddenly muttered to herself: "The emperor is not omnipotent!" My loyal son, you still say that he is blessed, alas, he is really miserable! ”

The fact of "......" was in front of him, and Chen Youming was silent.

Another sleepless night, Chen Youming was restless and anxious. The scheduled time is just before noon. If you don't hang out the signal, then your son's finger will be sent.

At this moment, suddenly the porter hurriedly reported: "Master, there is a stranger outside the door who asks to see him, saying that you know who he is when you see him." ”

Hearing this, Chen Youming and his wife couldn't help but be shocked, and the two of them looked at each other, their faces were ugly. Those people, who couldn't wait so much, even sent people to the door to urge. It seems that they are really determined to eat themselves?

No matter what, Chen Youming was going to see his subordinates, but he didn't expect his daughter-in-law to insist on going, and said to him: "Master, the concubine is worried about Zhong'er, so she must ask her face to face to make it clear, and I don't know what happened to my hard-working Zhong'er now?" ”

Chen Youming had no choice but to agree.

In the front living room, neither husband nor wife was seated, standing there watching the concierge bring in a tall man with a hat and a face covered.

Seeing this, the couple looked at each other. They all understand what each other means. Looking at this body type, you know that it is a person who can fight, a person who mixes the rivers and lakes, and there is no doubt that he is a thief!

"Two, don't come unharmed!" As he spoke, the man took off his hat and revealed his true face, with a smile on his face.

Seeing the faces of the people who came, Chen Youming and his wife were all taken aback, their mouths were wide open, and they were stunned.

"What, you don't know each other?"

Hearing this question with a smile, Chen Youming was called back to his senses, and immediately said, "Finger...... Your Excellency, Commander, ...... How did you get here? ”

The person who came was Liu Xingzuo, the commander of Jinyiwei, and the last time he accompanied Emperor Chongzhen on a private visit, he lived in his house, so Chen Youming and his wife knew him.

When Liu Xingzuo heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "This official is naturally coming with the car!" ”

Upon hearing this, Chen Youming and his wife were stunned again. Originally, they thought that the reason why Liu Xingzuo came here was that he might be coming to the surrounding area on business. After learning about what happened on my side, I came over to take a look. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be the emperor who came here again.

Seeing the stunned appearance of the couple and the couple, Liu Xingzuo actually sighed in his heart, God really blessed the couple. Every time something happened, I was bumped into by the emperor. I really don't know if it's the blessing of several generations of cultivation, and I actually invited the Holy Driver to solve their family's problems, and this is really no one!

Before the two of them came back to their senses, Liu Xingzuo said: "The emperor is slightly serving the southern tour, so I want to come to Nanxun Town to have a look." As a result, I didn't expect that as soon as I arrived in Nanxun Town, I happened to be seen by Tian Guifei, and someone kidnapped your son. Now he has been rescued by the emperor and is being placed in a safe place......"

Hearing this, Chen Youming's daughter-in-law showed an incredible expression, regardless of the difference between men and women, and even ignored Liu Xingzuo's identity, stepped forward and grabbed Liu Xingzuo's sleeve, chased and asked, "My son...... How is my son? Are you alright? ”

Seeing this, Liu Xingzuo frowned slightly, but he also understood the mood of being a mother, so he broke free of her hand without a trace, and then said with a smile: "Your son is very good, and he is accompanied by two concubines." None of the children in this world have this blessing! ”

Hearing this, Chen Youming's daughter-in-law suddenly felt weak in her legs, couldn't stand anymore, and softened.

Fortunately, Chen Youming's hands were quick and he hurriedly held on. But he saw his daughter-in-law smile and said to him: "I just said, the emperor will bless our family, it's okay, it's okay......"

Knowing that her son was fine, she let go of her heart, only to feel that her body was already exhausted.

In fact, Chen Youming himself is similar. However, he still endured it, first confessed to Liu Xingzuo, helped his daughter-in-law to the back room, and then came back. This time, as soon as he entered the house, he paid a big salute to Liu Xingzuo, and the gratitude in his heart was beyond words.

After a while, Liu Xingzuo asked with a straight face: "Ask at the behest of Your Majesty, Chen Youming will listen to the order!" ”

There is nothing else, so naturally I ask about the situation.

After Chen Youming told the truth, he hurriedly explained: "The lower officials did not agree to them. ”

Hearing this, Liu Xingzuo smiled slightly and said, "No, you have to promise them, the emperor wants to see whose hand is stretched out." Whatever they want, you just do it. ”

With the emperor's will, I am not afraid of a really big thing. Chen Youming naturally understands this, and any coercion and any trick will not be useful. So he immediately agreed.

Before Liu Xingzuo left, he told Chen Youming: "It was the emperor who was afraid that you would worry, so he asked this official to inform you about this." You should know how to play your role as if you were still in their hands. ”

Regarding this, not to mention that Chen Youming used to travel a lot from south to north, just being a township chief and having been trained for a long time, he naturally knew what to do, so he agreed again and again.

As soon as Liu Xingzuo left, Chen Youming immediately signaled according to the agreement. He was also curious in his heart, who was the mastermind, so unlucky, he met the emperor in person!