NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 72 Connection
Even though this person looked very unreliable, he still held an official position. After scolding him, the parents of that naughty child were frightened.
Things went as planned after that. I fined them money, reprimanded them, and let them leave.
If the matter only reaches this point, then there is actually no problem. It is just a normal process, and it is normal for the government to fine the case. Zhou Xiaoyuan is ready to take Zhao Wu and the others back.
However, the official mysteriously called Zhou Xiaoyuan to come aside. In an instant, Zhao Wu became nervous and held her tight, not daring to let go.
Zhou Xiaoyuan also felt a little strange, but judging from this person's behavior, she didn't feel that there was anything to be plotted on her.
So after only hesitating for a moment, she patted Zhao Wu and went over to ask: "If you have anything to say, sir, you might as well say it here. If it's about other cases..."
At this time, she thought this man was going to discuss something with her, but the adult changed his hands and took out a cloth bag.
Zhou Xiaoyuan took a closer look. Isn't that the fine that the parents of that naughty child just paid?
Before Zhou Xiaoyuan could ask anything, the official was about to hand it to her. Zhou Xiaoyuan had a bad intuition and jumped away and said, "Why should you hand this thing over to me? Isn't this a fine?"
The official smiled flatteringly and said cheerfully: "Girl, don't worry about it. That family doesn't look like a family that can pay money honestly. The official just deceived them a little bit - but no matter what, this matter It's your loss, and the fine should be given to the girl."
What this man said seemed to be true, but Zhou Xiaoyuan sensed something was wrong this time.
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She had heard of this old man's "famous reputation" before, nicknamed Iron Rooster, and he collected bribes widely. Nothing that went into his mouth would come out. Taking his money was almost like taking his life.
This kind of person not only helped him solve Zhao Xu's troubles, but he was also willing to solve such a trivial matter?
And even fined her money for this, just to compensate for her losses?
Shouldn't this person take the initiative to ask her for money? Zhou Xiaoyuan frowned slightly, several ideas flashed through her mind, but they were all rejected by herself.
There was no way, looking at this man's timid expression, he didn't dare to look at her at all. Zhou Xiaoyuan didn't believe it at all when he said that he had a premeditated plan against her, but apart from this, she had no money and no power. , and what is the reason that makes this iron cock look at him differently?
After thinking about it, Zhou Xiaoyuan still didn't come to any conclusion. The official next to her was still trying her best to persuade her to accept the money, as if there would be some terrible consequences if she didn't say anything.
Zhou Xiaoyuan frowned for a moment and asked strangely: "If I remember correctly, you and I should not be acquainted, right?"
"The first time we met was during He Li's case. At that time, the lady was very grateful that the Lord could handle it impartially. But this time...why did the Lord claim to be a subordinate? It's clear that I don't have an official position either."
Zhou Xiaoyuan asked straightforwardly, apparently thinking that instead of making random guesses, it would be better to throw the question back to the person who asked the question.
As a result, when she asked this question, the official opposite was stunned.
He hesitated and hesitated, naturally he didn't dare to tell the truth, so he could only pretend to be ignorant.
What else was said in his mouth: "This is a really strange question for a girl to ask.
, of course, "downgrade" means "downgrade." There is no other meaning. It has nothing to do with whether the girl has an official position or not. Just like what the girl just said, I just deal with it impartially. "
At this time, he spoke righteously, insisting that he had not done anything strange, nor had he treated Zhou Xiaoyuan specially, insisting that he was absolutely fair and just.
Zhou Xiaoyuan didn't believe it at all, especially when he treated her like a child, which made her even more suspicious.
There must be something behind this, otherwise why would an official be afraid of her, a commoner?
This was the ancient feudal era. In terms of emotion and reason, it was not this person's turn to be afraid of her. Zhou Xiaoyuan thought so and kept pressing, her tone even more threatening.
"My lord, please don't deal with me anymore. Your attitude has been very obvious. From before to just now, anyone with eyes can see it."
Zhou Xiaoyuan's face turned cold. When the adult looked at it, he looked a little more confused. He didn't know whether he should say anything.
Thinking of the instructions from others, she felt that it was better for her to keep her mouth shut, but Zhou Xiaoyuan was pressing her harder and harder. Looking at it like this, people probably wouldn't believe her unless she gave an excuse.
Thinking like this, Mr. Guan was also very embarrassed. He struggled for a long time and could only ask feebly due to pressure.
"Does a girl have to be so aggressive?"
"It seems I'm not the one being aggressive," Zhou Xiaoyuan's attitude was very clear, "I'm just curious about why you treat me specially. I don't want to be kept in the dark, so I'm asking you frankly. Is this a good reason?"
Sufficient is sufficient, but for him... the official
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he had no choice but to ask cryptically under pressure.
"...Well, since the girl asked this, I won't hide it. I just ask you - what is your relationship with Prince Rong's Mansion?"
After hearing the first half of the sentence, Zhou Xiaoyuan even felt a little expectant.
She always felt that the news coming from the official's mouth would be good, so she was so frank, but she never expected that he would next say a term that Zhou Xiaoyuan thought she would never hear again in her life.
Prince Rong's Mansion? What does it have to do with her? As soon as these two sentences came out, Zhou Xiaoyuan's heart skipped a beat and her brain raced rapidly.
But the only conclusion that can be drawn is: won't the fact that I pretended to be the Princess of Prince Rong's Mansion be exposed? Otherwise, why would this person ask her this?
Zhou Xiaoyuan thought this, and worried that Prince Rong's palace might have heard the news and found this place, causing the officials to misunderstand something.
If that's the case, that's fine, at least it's not for some other unbearable reason.
But... what if someone from Prince Rong's Mansion comes to visit?
Zhou Xiaoyuan felt anxious for a moment. She lowered her face and glanced coldly at the official, then said, "I'm afraid you may have misunderstood something. I have no connection with Prince Rong's Mansion."
"Have you heard any rumors? For example, I am the princess..."
Zhou Xiaoyuan said while firmly denying, "If so, then you must have misunderstood. This is just an error."
Zhou Xiaoyuan also relied on the fact that the madam did not bring this matter to the government, so she dared to say so confidently that this was an error. If the madam had been at the scene, I am afraid she would have
It's time to cool down.
Thinking like this, Zhou Xiaoyuan felt overwhelmed and had no idea what the problem was.