Chapter 164: Identity Exposed
"It is precisely because of this that we must pay special attention to his movements, it seems that Mrs. Jiang has taken care of everything, and I don't know how many officials still regard her as a confidant and friend."
"What you said is not unreasonable, but you have to be careful in the Jiang family recently, since Mrs. Jiang has done something to you, she must already distrust you, otherwise you will be able to withdraw early."
Chu Jiao can distinguish between right and wrong, but if it involves Qin Shao's safety, it is naturally Qin Shao's safety.
"I know you're worried about me, don't worry, I'm still measured in this regard."
Mrs. Jiang asked Jiang Yunchi to escort the silver to a safe place, time, place, and person, Qin Shao knew this very well, but Qin Shao did not make any moves because of this.
The trip of this group was very smooth, and Chu Jiao also knew in her heart that since Mrs. Jiang knew that she couldn't kill Qin Shao, she would keep him alive.
It can be regarded as a deliberate temptation, this time he didn't make a move, and it just gave Mrs. Jiang the opportunity to trust him, if this is the case, it can be regarded as a good thing.
But Chu Jiao was still not worried that Qin Shao would act alone, and when he went to Jiang's house again with Qin Shao, Jiang Yunyan had already completely trusted him, and Mrs. Jiang's wariness of him had not been completely eliminated, but she was also willing to say something to him.
"Recently, the limelight has been tight, and the matter over there has not been dealt with yet, and there will be another accident here Zheng Siyuan has also fallen at this time, and our affairs are even more tense, tonight is very important, you guys will go with me."
Through the mouth of Mrs. Jiang, a few people learned that Wang Zhihuo was going to be feasted tonight.
Qin Shao understood that he couldn't show his face, otherwise this matter would be exposed.
Second, he didn't avoid making Mrs. Jiang suspicious, so he didn't ask to go with him, but Jiang Yunyan insisted that he go with him, Qin Shao and Chu Jiao set off together and went with them, still blindfolded first according to the usual practice, and then turned around, I don't know where I went, but Chu Jiao felt in her heart that the geographical location was very similar to the last time she saw Jiang's house at night.
When they opened their eyes here, the two of them were already in the light, the candles were flickering, the ears were singing and dancing slowly, and everyone had smiles on their faces, only to see that there were several officials here and Wang Zhihuo was the first to sit in the most conspicuous position.
The wine and food on the table are all carefully prepared, the aroma of wine is rich, and the aroma of the dishes is attractive, at this time, it is natural that nothing else can be mentioned, and the beauties are all dressed lightly, hovering around Lord Wang's body, Lord Wang laughed so much that his mouth couldn't close together, Qin Shao only hid behind Jiang Yunyan to avoid being discovered.
At this time, Mrs. Jiang was wearing a bright yellow robe, and a very heavy pearl hairpin appeared in front of everyone's eyes, and when she saw Lord Wang, her face was full of smiles, and she stepped forward and hurriedly held Lord Wang's hand: "Lord Wang, I haven't seen you for a long time, I don't know how you are doing this time?" ”
The smile on Wang Zhihuo's face was even stronger: "I can't see Mrs. Jiang, my Wang really can't sleep well day and night." ”
Mrs. Jiang smiled on her face and invited him to sit down again, and the small officials who followed around also listened to the two of them.
"Recently, all the silver in the silver mine has been dug up, and it can be transported out of the city just waiting for an opportunity, and it is not a good way to keep it in the city all the time, so I also ask Lord Wang to raise his noble hand to make it convenient for us, and the benefits are indispensable."
Wang Zhihuo, his face was slightly solemn, the hand that picked up the wine glass also paused, he let go of the beauty with his other hand, stroked his beard, sighed slightly, and shook his head.
"Recently, Princess Qin Wangyu has been eyeing this matter, I advise you not to commit crimes against the wind here.
Not only for you, but also for the official's black gauze hat has been folded in, a lot of trouble that Zheng Siyuan's official doesn't want. ”
"Why should my lord be so cautious, I naturally have all the best ways to dare to mention this matter to Lord Wang, and even if something happens, there is that adult who will carry it for us, what are you afraid of?"
Mrs. Jiang was sharp and Lord Wang was stunned for a moment before laughing: "What Mrs. Jiang said is very true.
Then I'll go tomorrow, and I'll wait until night when you get out of the city, but I don't know when the lord above will be able to meet us?" Since I don't know anything, I have no bottom in my heart. ”
Lord Wang was tempted.
"Our lordship naturally has a lot of wisdom, you just take the money, even I don't know where the silver is really going, and I only know the route for a period of time out of the city, and the adult's thoughtfulness is not something you and I can meet."
No matter what, Mrs. Jiang just refused to let go, and the adult in Mrs. Jiang's mouth also became a mystery, Chu Jiao inexplicably thought that before, that man was from the Western Regions, could there be any connection between the two?
Jiang Yunyan talked to Qin Shao between the two people eating and drinking, and Lord Wang couldn't help but glance over here and said, "I wonder when you will bring strangers in?" ”
At this time, Qin Shao was lowering his head, Wang Zhihuo couldn't see his face clearly, Qin Shao slowly raised his head at this time, Lord Wang saw Qin Shao's face clearly, the cup in his hand fell to the ground in fright, and the sound of the cup breaking was incompatible with this Yingge Yan dance.
Mrs. Jiang hurriedly asked, "Lord Wang, what's wrong?" ”
The shock in Wang Zhihuo's eyes was obvious but hurriedly covered up, Qin Shao stared at him without saying a word, he quickly understood what Qin Shao meant: "It's getting late tonight, I think I'll go back first, you guys have a good rest here!" Today's account is on my head. ”
After Wang Zhihuo said this, he hurriedly got up and left, Qin Shao thought in his heart that he was quite an interesting person, if his identity was exposed on the spot today, I am afraid there would be some trouble.
Wang Zhihuo got into the carriage back to the house, and kept thinking about what he saw just now, he actually saw the prince in the place of the transaction, could it be that he was dazzled, in fact, it was not the prince at all, it was just an ordinary man liked by her daughter, Wang Zhihuo thought so in his heart.
However, by this time, his back was covered in sweat.
"Hurry up and go again!"
Wang Zhihuo couldn't help urging the coachman of the carriage outside, but there was no response outside, and the carriage slowly stopped.
Wang Zhihuo was a little scared in his heart, opened the curtain, only looked at Xiuying, and stood in front of him.
"Lord Wang, our master is invited."
Wang Zhihuo's body was like mud and collapsed back into the carriage.
Wang Zhihuo waited until late at night, and waited for Chu Jiao and Qin Shao to come back together.
"Lord Wang, you don't have to act in front of the two of us now.
Let's talk about it? How did you officials hook up with Mrs. Jiang? ”
Wang Zhihuo knelt on the ground with a "plop", and the black gauze hat on his head trembled: "Minister, I am very frightened." ”
"Oh, I didn't know you were scared, but I didn't see you scared when you were cashiered?
It turns out that you are even more hateful than Zheng Siyuan, how do you say that it is good for you to die, you have to suffer after all, and let the people know what kind of official you are. ”
Chu Jiao said.
"I think it's better to split the car, split the corpses of the five horses, and set an example, this is the best way, so that officials across the country can see it."
Wang Zhihuo knew in his heart that his affairs could no longer be hidden, and since he was exposed, he simply ......
He bowed to the two of them a few times, and his attitude was very sincere.
"Mrs. Wang, I know that I have done something wrong, but I still ask Mrs. Wang to give me a chance to mend my ways.
If the prince and his wife are willing to give the lower official a chance to reform themselves, the lower official is willing to do the internal response of the two and investigate all the things and reasons for this. ”
"What are you doing this for? I can tell you, you have done all these wrong things, and you will never be able to keep them. ”
Chu Jiao also told the truth, but he was not afraid, he just said: "Xia Guan knows that it is already a capital crime, but Xia Guan's family is not wrong, I hope that the prince and the princess can tolerate their family after Xia Guan dies." ”
Chu Jiao nodded, she didn't expect that although this Wang Zhihuo was a bad person, he was very good to his family, and now with such a personal help, he could indeed avoid a lot of trouble. "I'm telling you, don't think about playing tricks.
You also know the prince's thunderous methods, if I find out that you dare to have half a dishonest mind, I will definitely make your death ugly. ”
"Even if you give your subordinates a hundred guts, you won't dare to do such a thing."
"Alright, what are you pretending to be sanctimonious now?
Everyone knows your true face, why don't you tell me and the two of you all the things you know about this Mrs. Jiang. ”
In fact, Zheng Siyuan discovered this matter first.
He heard that a group of people were secretly digging a mining area, but Yaotai did not have a mining area, but he suddenly discovered that a mining area should have been reported to the imperial court, but Zheng Siyuan suppressed this matter.
After that, he gave me from time to time the silver found in the mines.
At first, everyone was greedy and wanted to keep it for themselves, but because the production process is very complicated, and with such a large mining area, it is not easy to hide, and the slightest carelessness will be discovered."
But being taken over by the adult in Mrs. Jiang's mouth will not only give us money, but also give us many benefits.
So we didn't talk about this all the time, just turned a blind eye and passed it.
And everyone thinks that even if this matter is discovered in the future, it will at most cause us to be guilty of dereliction of duty, and it will not be anything.
"It turns out that this is the case, Lord Wang and Zheng Siyuan are really good at scheming." Chu Jiao said.
"The lower official is embarrassed." He said nervously.