The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 189 Oh my god, my sister actually apologized

royal palace.

Royal study room.

"Coup? Is that what Qin Zheng said?" Xia Mochu laughed.

"Sister, why are you still laughing? My master is very worried." Xia Mo Ning said anxiously.

Xia Mochu laughed and said, "How is that possible? I have a Sky Thunder Cannon, do they dare?"

Xia Mo Ning looked at her sister and said, "Sister, my master has planned everything. You must trust him! If the Sky Thunder Cannon could explode everywhere in the city and the palace, how many innocent people would die?"

Xia Mochu said, "Mo Ning, I know a coup will happen sooner or later, but not now. Besides, how could I not be prepared? Qin Zheng is being too cautious and worrying too much."

She has indeed been preparing and taking precautions all the time, and even if a coup suddenly occurs, she is confident that she can handle it.

So, she was not in a hurry.

But Xia Mo Ning was anxious, as she trusted her master the most.

"Sister, just listen to my master. There's no harm in that, right?"

Xia Mochu nodded: "That's right, tell him, I understand."

Seeing her sister's nonchalant attitude, Xia Mo Ning felt helpless: "Sister, you have to take this seriously!"

Xia Mochu smiled and said, "Mo Ning, do you know? The Northern Border Army also helped us in the suppression of the Fu Zhen Sect. Do you know what this means?"

Xia Mo Ning was surprised: "The Northern Border Army and Xia Bitu broke off?"

Xia Mochu nodded: "Qin Zheng's strategies for governing Hongtong County are really good. This strategy is called sowing discord and defeating them one by one. Sister took action and captured so many of their people. It would be strange if they didn't suspect each other!"

"Sister, are you really ready?" Xia Mo Ning was worried.

Xia Mochu nodded: "Don't worry, it's foolproof. Now, the imperial capital's defense troops are under sister's control, no one can get in. Besides, if there are any unusual movements by the four border troops, how would I know?"

Xia Mo Ning was relieved: "Sister, then I will go back, but I was scared to death."

"Go ahead, tell Qin Zheng that I broke my promise this time and I apologize. There won't be a next time!"

Xia Mo Ning was stunned. Oh my God, my sister actually apologized to someone?

Shao Shi Mansion.

Qin Zheng came next door.

Xia Bitu hasn't come back yet.

Qin Zheng was waiting in Xia Bitu's study.

"Sir, the banquet is ready. Shall we serve it?" Su Xiaoman ran in and asked.

Qin Zheng nodded: "Bring it up!"

Su Xiaoman looked around: "Prime Minister, haven't you come back yet?"

Qin Zheng said: "Maybe he won't come back tonight!"

Su Xiaoman wondered: "Then why are you still waiting for him?"

Qin Zheng said seriously, "I promised him something, but I didn't do it. I have to show my attitude. It's his business whether to forgive him or not, and it's mine whether to do it or not. Serve the food!"

"Yes, sir!" Su Xiaoman hurried to make arrangements.

Soon, delicious food was served in the study.

Su Xiaoman looked at the books around her and asked quietly, "Sir, is this appropriate here?"

Qin Zheng pointed to the books and calligraphy and said, "They are born from life itself. Without the touch of human life, they would become dull and boring."

Su Xiaoman: “…”

I dont understand!

"Sir, I will serve you!" said Su Xiaoman.

Qin Zheng shook his head: "You go back, I'll go back tomorrow morning."

Su Xiaoman was shocked: "If he really doesn't come back, will you wait all night?"

Qin Zheng said: "I am reflecting on myself, go ahead!"

Su Xiaoman looked worried, but had no choice but to leave.

Qin Zheng didn't drink any wine or eat any food, but just sat there with his eyes closed to rest.

He did come to apologize to Xia Bitu, although the thing was done by the empress, but he had promised not to touch the restoration of the Zhen Sect.

The empress is his woman, and he bears the consequences.

But he also came to verify his inner judgment.

If Xia Bitu didn't come back tonight, it would prove his reasoning.

He would know what to do.

There is a Fengqi Lake in the imperial capital.

Every night, scholars and poets gather together and the painted boats drift on the water.

In the center of the lake, on a painted boat, an old boatman wearing a conical hat sat on the bow.

In the cabin, the candlelight was dim.

Xia Bitu and Xia Jinzhong sat facing each other.

Xia Bitu's face was gloomy.

Xia Jinzhong's face was ashen and his eyes were red, as if he had been crying.

The food and wine in front of them remained untouched.

After a long while, Xia Jinzhong spoke: "Foster father, I want revenge!"

Xia Bitu said: "It wasn't Qin Zheng who did it!"

Xia Jinzhong: "I know, I'm not going to kill Qin Zheng. I'm going to kill the people of Daqian. I'm going to kill as many of them as they killed from my Fuzhen Sect. No, I want them to pay me back tenfold!"

Xia Bitu said calmly: "The people of Daqian were once the people of Dazhen!"

Xia Jinzhong was stunned.

Xia Bitu said: "The idea of attacking the Fuzhen Sect was not from the Empress, nor from Qin Zheng, but definitely from the eunuch An Dehai.

This damn eunuch is not as simple as he seems. Although he is not as terrifying as Qin Zheng, he can influence the Empress's will.

If you don't want to leave Daqian, don't act rashly. With me here, they won't dare to touch you."

Xia Jinzhong was shocked: "Is it the eunuch An Dehai?"

Xia Bitu said: "An Dehai does not want Qin Zheng to enter the court, and even more does not want Qin Zheng to marry the empress. Qin Zheng is too outstanding, who wouldn't be afraid of him? So, he wants to kill Qin Zheng!

I have always advised you not to attack Qin Zheng. First, you cannot defeat him. Second, there is no need for you to do so. Many people want Qin Zheng dead. However, whether they can do so depends on their ability.

Xia Jinzhong couldn't believe it and was extremely shocked.

Xia Bitu sighed and seemed to have aged a lot in an instant.

"Jinzhong, there are some things I cannot tell you. Sooner or later, you will know. But you have to live to see that day.

My adoptive father still said the same thing: it is impossible to restore the Zhenjiao and the country. Even if Qin Zheng is not here, with An Dehai here, you have no hope.

It would be better to find a place and establish yourself as a king. Perhaps, then, there is still a chance to restore the country. Why fight with eggs against stones?

This time, it’s a bloody lesson! You saw it, Daqian wanted to destroy your Fuzhen Sect, in a snap of a finger! "

Xia Jinzhong's face turned grim. "How did our headquarters and those branches get exposed? Was it Qin Zheng who found out, or An Dehai?"

Xia Bitu said, "Does it matter? Of these two men, who can you kill?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Jinzhong remained silent, but his heart was filled with hatred.

Xia Bitu added, "However, I have a piece of news. I can tell you that the other branches were built by righteous civilians, and the main branch was destroyed by the Northern Army!"

Xia Jinzhong's pupils suddenly shrank, and he looked at his adoptive father in disbelief, his voice trembling slightly: "Isn't the King of the Northern Territory my adoptive father's man?"

An indescribable bitterness crossed Xia Bitu's face. "He's mine, but he could also be someone else's. He's not a dog, he's a wolf. There's no loyalty. It's just a collaboration of mutual exploitation!"

Xia Jinzhong was confused. His adoptive father failed to completely control the King of the North?

At this time, a painting boat stopped next to this painting boat.

The person rowing the boat was also an old man wearing a bamboo hat.

The two old men exchanged a few words.

The painted boat departed.

The voice of the old man at the bow came into the cabin.

"Sir, Qin Zheng has prepared a banquet in your study and is waiting for you to return."

"I understand!" Xia Bitu said coldly.

Xia Jinzhong's eyes flashed with surprise. "Foster father chose this place on purpose. Could it be that... he doesn't want to face Qin Zheng directly?"

Xia Bitu nodded slightly, a bitter smile curling his lips. "I did this for some people to see, but also in the hope that Qin Zheng can save me. Right now, he is my only key to escape."

Upon hearing this, Xia Jinzhong's expression suddenly changed, unable to conceal his shock. "Escape? Qin Zheng... saved you? Foster father, what kind of misfortune has landed you in this predicament?"

Xia Bitu remained silent and slowly closed his eyes.

Xia Jinzhong's heart was in turmoil and he couldn't calm down.

He knew his adoptive father's wisdom and ability very well, but had he ever seen him so helpless?

He actually needed the help of an outsider to escape from this predicament? It was Qin Zheng!

The hidden story behind this must be very serious.

"Godfather, what kind of crisis have you encountered that even you cannot resolve it on your own and need to seek Qin Zheng's help?" Xia Jinzhong asked again.

There was a hint of trembling in his voice.

That's the fear of the unknown.

However, Xia Bitu remained silent and composed, as if locking all the chaos and secrets behind his eyes.

All that was left for Xia Jinzhong was endless doubt, worry and fear. This sudden change, like a violent storm, made everything seem so confusing.

Next to the Shao Shi Mansion.

Qin Zheng sat there motionless, waiting until dawn before getting up and leaving.

When he returned to the yard, Wu Xiaoyou, Tao Yong, Lu Dong, Su Xiaoman and Sun Tiezhu were all waiting for him.

They also didn't sleep all night, worried about Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng had no expression on his face and asked, "Is Mo Ning back?"

Su Xiaoman looked speechless: "I haven't woken up yet."

Qin Zheng looked at Wu Xiaoyou and Tao Yong and said, "When Xia Bitu and Xia Jinzhong come back, your mission is to immediately control them."

Everyone was shocked...