Midnight.

Zhao House, back door.

The old housekeeper beside Zhao Mian walked out.

"I've seen the second master!"

Zhao Li nodded and introduced to the old housekeeper: "This is Master Huang from Hangzhou Mansion, who buys a large number of treasure banknotes, asking for 400,000 yuan!" ”

The old housekeeper kept paying attention to Zhu Yuanzhang's expression.

He once learned to read physiognomy.

At a glance, it can be seen that Master Huang is a rare rich and noble appearance!

Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said, "Is the silver enough, the treasure money enough?" ”

As he spoke, he beckoned and ordered someone to bring 50,000 taels of silver.

Seeing boxes of silver being moved into the backyard of Zhao's house, the old housekeeper's eyes were worth it.

It was the first time he had seen such a proud client!

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang's impromptu performance made them excited.

Gold and silver have always been hard currency.

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, silver was very valuable!

After the Longqing switch, half of the world's silver poured into China, and the purchasing power of silver gradually decreased.

Even so, it's not outrageous.

During the Taiping period, according to the purchase of grain in silver, the value was about half.

"Master Huang, please come with me!"

The old housekeeper politely welcomed Zhu Yuanzhang and a few people into Zhao's house.

Zhao Mian was not at home at this time.

He was arranged by Zhu Yuanzhang to handle official business and work overtime in the household department.

Today, Zhu Yuanzhang came to Zhao's house, mainly to meet Zhao Mian's wife.

When Zhu Yunxi informed Zhao Mian of the resale of treasure money.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately sent someone to investigate the matter and found that there was a "hidden secret" behind it.

Zhao Mian's wife, Liu, was also involved and often accepted bribes privately.

In order to find out the reason for the matter, he decided to go out and find out in person!

"When I meet my wife, don't talk nonsense!" The old butler reminded.

Zhao Li said: "What about my eldest brother? Not in the house? ”

The old housekeeper nodded: "The master has official business and has not come back yet." ”

Zhao Li's face was overjoyed.

into the backyard.

"Sister-in-law!"

"Ali ......."

In the night, the two greeted each other cordially and said something from time to time.

Zhu Yunxi saw this scene and found that the relationship between the uncle and sister-in-law was not ordinary!

At first, Liu asked him to wait for two days on the grounds that Zhao Mian was not at home.

After Zhu Yunxi explained his intentions, he sent a small box of silver.

Zhao Mian's wife Liu immediately smiled, and happily promised that things could be done!

"Keep all the 50,000 taels of silver, and you will receive 400,000 new banknotes tomorrow!"

As he spoke, Liu nodded at the little uncle.

Zhao Li raised his eyebrows: "Yes, sister-in-law." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang saw that the woman had accepted the money, and a trace of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

He didn't reveal his identity, turned around and left.

Zhu Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief, this play is so good!

Thank you Liu!

He glanced at Liu, and couldn't help but ask someone to offer a small box of silver: "Thank you, sister!" ”

"The little boy is really good at talking!"

The elderly Liu smiled and was in a good mood.

Zhu Yunxi smiled and shook his hand at him: "Sister, I'll see you another day!" The little brother has taken his leave! ”

Several people left.

Looking at Huang Gongzi's back, Liu praised: "It is worthy of the Huang family, the richest man in Hangzhou, not only generous, but also knowledgeable and polite, which is really good!" ”

......

Half an hour later.

Zhao Mian returned home.

"Madam, can someone come to the house today?"

When Zhao Mian went home, he found that there were many more people around the house.

"There's a God of Wealth tonight!" Liu smiled and pulled Zhao Mian into the side room.

The room is full of boxes!

The chests were all opened, revealing white silver.

Liu ostentatiously touched the silver, saying that he had earned 50,000 taels in one night!

"What's going on?"

After hearing this, Zhao Mian became even more suspicious, so he asked about the situation.

I heard that an old man surnamed Huang came to the door, and as soon as he made a move, he was 50,000 taels of silver and ordered 400,000 yuan in treasure money.

Liu also described the general appearance.

"The old and the young, the old one has a majestic face and is silent."

"His grandson Huang Gongzi is a sweet-mouthed little guy."

Liu Shi said with a happy face and was complacent.

One old and one young, old with round faces, majestic......

The alarm in Zhao Mian's brain sounded immediately, and the whole person became vigilant in an instant.

He knew that the old man was Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty!

"You stupid woman! Kill me! ”

Zhao Mian slapped Liu's face, and he wanted to die.

"You dare to hit me?"

Liu covered his face and screamed.

He is the daughter of Liu Sanwu, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy.

Liu Sanwu is a highly respected person in the Jiangnan literary circle, and even the entire Daming civil official group.

Zhao Mian's officialdom promotion is indispensable for the support of his father-in-law.

"How much silver have I earned you over the years, and you dare to beat me?"

Liu went crazy and grabbed Zhao Mian.

Seeing that his mother-in-law was committing a donkey, Zhao Mian slapped him again: "You slut, Master Huang who came tonight is today's son, and that sweet little son is the emperor's grandson!" You stupid woman killed me! ”

Liu's eyes widened, and his face turned pale.

No matter how stupid she is, she knows what that means.

Emperor Hongwu hated corrupt people the most, and the punishment methods were extremely cruel.

The emperor personally came to the door, which means that the bribery and selling of treasure money by their husband and wife are completely exposed!

"Old man......" Liu slumped on the ground, tugging at the corner of Zhao Mian's clothes.

"Get out!"

Zhao Mian kicked one of them away, which was rare for a hard time in so many years.

But he knew that this might be the last time he was tough in his life.

In this case, not to mention that Zhan Hui, the secretary of the ministry, is a guarantee, and the king of heaven and Lao Tzu can't save his life when he comes!

"Go find Bai Aya!"

Liu cried and chirped: "What are you looking for Bai Aya?" ”

Zhao Mian shouted: "What else can I do?" Commit suicide! ”

Liu was stunned.

After thinking about it, Zhao Mian didn't want to be tortured, so he should kill himself.

I have no choice but to die first!

Bai Aya found it.

Hung on the beams of the house.

The husband and wife looked at each other, neither of them went up first, let alone spoke.

In the dimly lit room, the silence was terrible.

After a while, Zhao Mian said: "What you have committed, you can come." ”

"What do you call me?"

Liu was anxious and scolded: "You have no conscience, you want me to die first?" ”

"Don't mess around!"

Zhao Mian said in a deep voice: "You first, I'll arrive later!" ”

Liu Shi did not follow: "You first!" ”

Zhao Mian: "You caused trouble." ”

Liu: "What do you mean by the trouble I caused, didn't you let me do the private sale of treasure money?" Didn't you ask me to help you for corruption? Now say I'm in trouble? ”

"You have no conscience, I was blind and fell in love with you!"

Zhao Mian was so humiliated that he couldn't help but scold.

The husband and wife quarreled again.

"Don't fight, no one can die tonight!"

A voice broke the argument between the two.

"Who!"

Zhao Mian looked around vigilantly.

There was no one else in the house.

The voice came too abruptly, and it was right next to the two, and Liu thought it was haunted, and he trembled with nervousness.

"I'm on your heads!"

As he spoke, a dark shadow descended from the beam.

The man held a small notebook in his left hand, a pen in his right hand, and a wooden plaque hanging from his waist.

It's Jinyiwei!

"I've been watching you act for a long time, come with me!"

"Where are you going?" Zhao Mian said in a trembling voice.

The Jinyi Guard's face turned pale, and he shouted: "Where else can the Jinyi Guard invite people to go, naturally the edict!" ”

Zhao Mian shouted: "I'm not going!" I am guilty of embezzlement and bribery, and the criminal department will try me! ”

"You're not just guilty of embezzlement and bribery!"

The door was kicked open, and a fire shone in, lighting up the room.

I saw that the outside of the house was full of brocade guards with torches!

Li Bin, deputy of Jinyi Guard, sneered: "According to the order of the emperor's grandson, Zhao Mian is suspected of murdering the crown prince and plotting against him, and he will be sent to the edict prison for strict interrogation!" Ask his comrades! ”

"You ......"

The corners of Zhao Mian's mouth twitched, and he collapsed to the ground on the spot.

He knew that the imperial grandson had finally erected a butcher's knife, and he would inevitably die.

In the entire Ming officialdom, a new storm is coming!

......

This plot of Zhao Mian being pitted by his wife looks bloody, but it is actually the real thing.

"Ming Taizu Records" records that Zhao Mian and his wife, the head of the household department, were arrested for the crime of taking stolen goods, and were beheaded ten days later.