"Lord Xu can take the initiative to mention the Luojiang Water Bandits to us, it seems that he also has a clear idea of our purpose in his heart." Chi Xinian didn't look at Xu Ruxuan's expression, she didn't put too much pressure on this Xu Zhifu, who had a mystery hidden in her body, but just stared at the torrent in front of her lightly and talked to her.

At the same time that Xu Ruxuan focused his searching eyes on Chi Xinian, Zhu Ziping on the other side of him also spoke: "Governor Xu, we won't go around the bend with you, let's just talk straight."

"We want to ask, you... Did you get stuck?

"You are a good ruler who works for the people, we can see it.

"But your statement about why you are hiding the bandits is not very true, and we can feel it.

"Of course, we believe that a good official would not deliberately deceive the court in such a matter. So we want to ask you, is it... What is the threat?"

Although it is not good to directly torture Xu Ruxuan's relationship with the water bandits, Zhu Ziping also asked directly enough. He just sent the words "Are you threatened by the water bandits in the Luojiang River" directly on his face.

When Xu Ruxuan heard such a straightforward question, he was subconsciously stunned for a moment.

But soon, he adjusted his state, and pulled the corners of his mouth in response to Zhu Ziping's superficial smile: "Zhu Xiaohou said that he laughed, although the lower officials are not enough than the above, they also have some status in Pingxing.

"As the prefect of a prefecture, how can he be threatened by a mere water bandit?"

"Won't it?" Chi Xinian bent the corners of his mouth, and his gaze finally turned from the rolling waves to Xu Ruxuan, "Governor Xu, we have already made it clear to you just now, and tell you very bluntly, we don't believe that there are people in the water bandit court, and you don't dare to report it at will.

"Then you should know that your arguments, including similar ones, will not be affirmed by us.

"Since you want to say that your concealment has nothing to do with the water bandits, then, please come up with a set of arguments that can really convince us.

"Don't try to fool us, although we believe that you are a good official, the country has its own laws, and the family has its own rules. The rules cannot be broken, and those who ignore the laws of the court will eventually be punished.

"It may even affect your family.

"So, please think it through before answering this question."

Chi Xinian didn't know why Xu Ruxuan subconsciously chose to avoid the truth, but their problems couldn't stop there, so she had to put a little pressure on Xu Ruxuan.

Of course, she also knows how to give a candy for a slap.

When Xu Ruxuan was shocked by her last sentence, she curled the corners of her mouth again and spoke again: "Of course, merit and demerit can be offset, and you are also a talent needed by the imperial court. If there is a secret in this matter, the court will not blame you.

"And as long as you make it clear and contribute to the suppression of bandits by the imperial court, the imperial court will also give you a certain amount of protection based on your situation.

"Lord Xu, when you see this palace, you should understand Your Majesty's determination to suppress bandits.

"You may be able to try to trust the court."

If Xu Ruxuan was threatened to hide this matter, then he should be most worried about the safety of himself and his family.

As long as the imperial court promises to protect him and the people around him, so that he has no worries, he may choose to tell the truth.

Facts have proved that Chi Xinian's practice of giving a slap and candy is indeed useful.

After hearing what she said, Xu Ruxuan's face was irrepressibly struggling.