Weng Yanguo knelt on the ground, looking uneasy but pretending to be innocent.

He knew that his crime had caught the attention of Her Royal Highness, but at the moment he still wanted to die and tried to get away with rhetoric.

He raised his head, looked at Zhao Yingluo, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Royal Highness Princess, the lower officials have always been loyal to the monarch and the country, and they have been conscientious and conscientious in their duties, and they have never dared to slack off. The lower official asked himself if he had not violated any national law, and I wonder why Her Royal Highness the princess treated the lower official like this? ”

Zhao Yingluo sneered and looked at Weng Yanguo, her gaze pierced Weng Yanguo's heart like a sharp sword.

She said slowly: "Weng Yanguo, do you really think that this palace is a three-year-old child?" Your crimes of embezzlement, bribery, and oppression of the people have been outraged! The relief silver issued by the three divisions of the palace was originally to give poor students the opportunity to study, but now where is this relief silver? You give this palace a clear explanation! ”

Weng Yanguo was shocked, he didn't expect Zhao Yingluo to already know about Jiyin.

Although he was flustered in his heart, he still pretended to be calm on the surface, and said: "Her Royal Highness the princess is aware that the relief money has been distributed to the poor students, and he will never dare to be corrupt." ”

Zhao Yingluo sneered even more when she heard this, she looked at Weng Yanguo's hypocritical face, and her heart was full of disgust.

She knew that Weng Yanguo was lying, and he was so clumsy. She slammed the table and shouted, "Weng Yanguo, you still dare to quibble!" Do you think your crimes can be hidden from the eyes of Hongu? This palace has already grasped conclusive evidence, and the relief money you embezzled was not distributed to the poor students at all, but was filled by you! ”

Weng Yanguo was shocked by Zhao Yingluo's majesty, he trembled, cold sweat flowed on his forehead, although he was terrified in his heart, he still wanted to continue to quibble.

He kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Your Royal Highness the princess spare your life! Xia Guan is really wronged! The relief money has already been distributed to the lower officials, and they will never dare to be half corrupt! ”

Zhao Yingluo knew that Weng Yanguo would not die if he did not reach the Yellow River, and Qinglou was not the place to interrogate him.

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart, and said in a cold voice: "Weng Yanguo, do you think you can get away by pretending to be innocent here?" This palace tells you that your crimes have been completely exposed! Someone comes, take him down, and escort him back to the government for interrogation! ”

Wen Boyuan took a step forward when he heard this, he grabbed Weng Yanguo's collar and lifted him from the ground.

Weng Yanguo was already frightened at this moment, and he struggled and shouted: "Her Royal Highness the princess spares her life!" Xia Guan is really wronged! ”

However, his shouts were no longer heeded.

Wen Boyuan escorted Weng Yanguo out of the Qinglou, followed by Zhao Yingluo. When they walked out of the gate of the Qinglou, the people who had been watching the excitement outside the Qinglou got out of the way.

After coming to Pingjiang Mansion, Weng Yanguo's expression gradually calmed down.

He knew very well that the crisis at the moment had not yet been resolved, but in this mansion, he was the master of one party after all, and he had some confidence.

He immediately glanced at his master Fan Qing beside him and motioned for him to take out the expenditure account book of the relief bank.

Master Fan Qing understood, quickly took a thick account book from the back hall, and handed it to Weng Yanguo.

Weng Yanguo took the account book and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

This account book records in detail the amount of relief money distributed by Pingjiang Prefecture to various counties in the past six months, and every sum is clear and impeccable.

He believed that as long as Her Royal Highness read this account book, she would definitely believe in his innocence.

Weng Yanguo presented the account book to Zhao Yingluo and said respectfully: "Your Royal Highness Princess, this is the account book of the relief silver distributed by Pingjiang Mansion to various counties in the past six months, please take a look at it." ”

Zhao Yingluo took the account book and turned the first page.

Her gaze swept over the lines and lines, but her heart was secretly calculating.

She saw that the total amount of relief silver given to Pingjiang Prefecture alone exceeded 50,000 taels, and from the records, it seemed that all the money was distributed to the counties without any problems.

However, she was well aware of Weng Yanguo's cunning and greed, and would never let go of any clues so easily.

Weng Yanguo saw that Zhao Yingluo was looking seriously, and he couldn't help but feel a little proud in his heart.

He took the opportunity to say: "Her Royal Highness the princess is discerning, and the lower officials have always been sympathetic to the people, especially those students from poor families. Therefore, as soon as the relief money arrived in Pingjiang Mansion, the lower officials immediately arranged for someone to distribute it. There will never be any delay and corruption. ”

Zhao Yingluo closed the account book and raised her eyes to look at Weng Yanguo.

She took a deep breath, trying to make her tone sound as calm as possible.

She said, "Lord Weng, it seems that this palace has misunderstood you. The records in this account book are clear, and it seems that you have really distributed the money truthfully. ”

Weng Yanguo was overjoyed when he heard this, and he hurriedly kowtowed and thanked him: "Thank you, Your Royal Highness Princess, for your understanding!" Xia Guan has always been loyal to the court and for the well-being of the people! Never dare to deceive and embezzle! ”

Zhao Yingluo nodded slightly to signal him to get up, and then said, "In that case, it was the palace that was sloppy." ”

Seeing that Zhao Yingluo believed in his innocence and was about to leave, Weng Yanguo immediately stood up with a smile and sent him off.

While sending Zhao Yingluo out, he flattered and said: "It is an honor for Her Royal Highness the Princess to come to Pingjiang Mansion to inspect!" The lower officials will definitely do a good job to serve the court and seek the well-being of the people! The lower officials have arranged the best accommodation for Her Royal Highness the Princess, and have set up a banquet for Her Royal Highness the Princess and the adults. ”

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Then there is Lord Lao Weng." ”

But she was secretly thinking in her heart: Weng Yanguo, Weng Yanguo, do you think you can get away with it like this? This shrine will surely reveal your true form!

In order to secretly monitor Zhao Yingluo's every move at all times, Weng Yanguo can be said to have tried his best.

He deliberately arranged Zhao Yingluo in the Jiangnan Residence, which has a close relationship with him, where the environment is elegant, the layout is exquisite, and every detail reveals the charm of the Jiangnan water town.

Weng Yanguo believes that in such an environment, Zhao Yingluo will definitely let down her guard and show her feet.

However, he didn't know that when he arranged for his subordinates to quickly go out of the city to report to the subordinate counties, Zhao Yingluo had already controlled those county orders one step ahead of him.

As soon as the people sent by Weng Yanguo to deliver the letter left the city, they were arrested by Wen Boyuan's people.

These people were all elite people carefully selected by Wen Boyuan, and they lurked at the gate of the city, closely watching everyone entering and leaving the city.

When the people sent by Weng Yanguo appeared, they immediately acted and took them down in one fell swoop.

Weng Yanguo was still anxiously waiting for news from his subordinate counties in the government office, but he didn't know that his plan had completely failed.

From time to time, he walked to the window and looked out at the scenery, his heart full of uneasiness and anxiety; Sometimes he sits at the table, drinking stuffy tea, frowning. He didn't know what the hell Zhao Yingluo was up to, why his plan was so easily disrupted.