The Zhao Guan family has been having a headache recently because of Concubine Zhang's incident.

But he was diligent in government affairs. Even if he was worried, he would not go to the harem after court. He would sit alone in the Funing Palace, carefully read his papers and criticize the memorials.

When Fu Jiuqu asked for an audience, Zhao Guan's family was looking at Zha Zi angry.

Unexpectedly, Fu Jiuqu's first words after greeting him were to cause trouble for him.

"The officials, even if they kill He Xu alone, they still can't stop the huge leakage of corruption in the fragrant medicine case——"

Zhao Zhen looked up, with a dark face, "What do you want to do?"

Fu Jiuqu: "I'm afraid we have to embarrass the officials and kill a few more to make the people angry."

Zhao Guan's family was kind and benevolent in their administration. Hearing that his nephew would "kill a few more" at every turn, as if he were killing chickens and sheep, he immediately became dark-faced.

"Who do you want to kill?"

Fu Jiuqu presented the case of the Wuzhanghe female corpse investigated by the Imperial City Division to Zhao Zhen.

"Please let the officials take a look."

Zhao Zhen glanced at the papers and pointed at the pile of papers with a sullen face.

"You think I don't do enough?"

Fu Jiuqu smiled slightly: "In the official family, the deceased woman's name was Wen Zi. She worked at Du's Fragrant Medicine Shop before her death. She had a clean life and had no enemies. Her father died early, her mother remarried, and her stepfather was unhappy, leaving her helpless.

, even if she disappears, she will not attract anyone’s attention. If she didn’t happen to have a little sister who is always looking for her, she will definitely not attract the attention of the Imperial City Division..."

His casual tone made Zhao Guanjia frown.

"What does the Wuzhanghe female corpse have to do with the fragrant medicine case?"

Fu Jiuqu said calmly: "According to Wei Chen's verification, the cause of Wen Zi's death is very similar to the two female corpses in the Bianhe River shipwreck years ago."

Zhao Zhen looked slightly cold.

Fu Jiuqu narrowed his eyes and said, "Those two female corpses have yet to be traced. Wei Chen suspects...this is a series of murders targeting helpless and uncared-for women. It is not an isolated case."

Zhao Zhen frowned, "Do you have evidence?"

"Yes." Fu Jiuqu smiled lightly, "There are many commercial banks in Bianjing, divided into categories, as many as more than 170, and there are thousands of upstream places... There are banks for money shops, and there are fish shops for selling fish.

, there are tea shops to sell tea, and even thatch shops have thatch shops... To do business, traders have to pay fees to the shop owners... Originally

The establishment of these tour groups was established by the imperial court in order to organize business, unify and order it, and collect finance and taxation. However, in recent years, the tours of major tour groups are mostly controlled by aristocratic families or people with connections to the government.

It is unspeakably miserable. In short, Xingtou has become a local tyrant, and the people dare to be angry but dare not speak out."

Zhao Zhen's face became uglier the more he listened.

In recent years, isn’t it just an allusion to his faulty governance?

"Just say what you want to say, I'm not stupid."

Fu Jiuqu lowered his head and closed his eyes, looking obedient.

"Reporting to the official family, the person who carries the incense shop is Zhang Yanei."

"Zhang Lu?" Zhao Zhen looked unhappy.

Zhang Lu is the son of Zhang Yaozhuo and the cousin of his concubine Zhang Xueyi.

Fu Jiuqu nodded, "The owner behind Du's Fragrant Medicine Shop is also Zhang Lu. According to the Imperial City Department's verification, in recent years, Zhang Lu has had many industries under his name, including spices, silk, tea shops, salt mines, etc.

...And among the female workers employed by his family, there are many missing persons, but none of them have ever reported the crime, and none of them has returned."

Zhao Zhen's eyes were slightly cold.

"You mean?"

Fu Jiuqu pursed his lips slightly, "These missing women all have one characteristic in common. Just like Wen Zi, they are helpless and no one cares about them. Even if they die, no one will redress their grievances on their behalf."

This time, if Fu Jiuqu hadn't felt compassion for Xin Yi for many days after looking for Wen Zi, the case of the female corpse in Wuzhanghe would have ended up in Kaifeng Mansion.

It is unknown how Zhang Yaozhuo will resolve the case, but a woman who does not even pay attention to her family will probably die silently.

Just like the two female corpses in the Bian River.

If Xin Yi hadn't accidentally picked it up, who would have known about it?

Zhao Zhen took a deep breath, his head became more and more swollen and painful.

"In such troubled times, you still cause trouble for me——"

Zhao Zhen was a little angry.

Two days ago, Nong Zhigao, who established the "Southern Kingdom" on the southwest border of the Song Dynasty and was known as Emperor Renhui, once again sent a letter to Zhao Zhen, requesting to attach himself to the Song Dynasty.

And Zhao Zhen has already rejected him twice.

Nong Zhigao was at odds with the Jiaozhi Kingdom. On the one hand, he claimed to be attached to the Song Dynasty, but on the other hand, he was fiercely armed, constantly expanding his territory, and approaching the Song Dynasty...

"Look at these notes."

Zhao Zhen handed several copies of the notes and chapters to Fu Jiuqu.

"Now is not a good time to investigate and deal with the court officials. There are both internal and external troubles. We must eliminate the troubles first, and then eliminate the internal troubles!"

Fu Jiuqu glanced through it briefly and then respectfully presented it back.

"The officials are right."

Seeing that he relaxed so easily and stopped asking him to "kill a few more", Zhao Zhen also breathed a sigh of relief.

"I have been feeling unwell recently and very tired. Please step aside first."

Fu Jiuqu: "Is it okay after using the headache medicine I gave you last time?"

Zhao Zhen nodded, "Not bad."

It's just true, it's just to give him face, it's nothing more than no merit.

Fu Jiuqu was not surprised. He smiled faintly and said, "Wei Chen heard that Miss Zhang's massage and acupuncture techniques are very unique. The officials may give it a try..."

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and was about to ask Fu Jiuqu to call her. He went to see Zhang Guifei's face when he saw his good nephew suddenly changed his expression. He took two steps forward and said with an inciting voice.

In a low tone, he asked with a low smile:

"How long has it been since the official family left the palace?"

Zhao Zhen raised his eyebrows, "Why do you ask?"

Fu Jiuqu said: "Recently, many new wineries and houses have been opened on Mahang Street. There are many new good shows and many new beauties and beauties. It would be a pity for the officials not to go and take a look in person.

.”

Zhao Zhen glared at him with dissatisfaction, then picked up the paper but couldn't look at it anymore.

"One look at you makes me uneasy."

Fu Jiuqu lowered his head and said, "My nephew knows he was wrong."

Zhao Zhen coughed lightly when he saw his lowered eyebrows.

"It's not that you don't need to handle the case. Those who should be investigated must be investigated, and those who should be killed must be killed. Even if they are important ministers, you can beat them from time to time to prevent them from getting fat and forgetful.

I don’t know what my surname is. However, if you want to kill someone’s head in the future, come and talk to me, and remember not to do anything willful.”

"What my uncle taught me, my nephew has memorized it."

Seeing his attitude, Zhao Zhen was a little satisfied. He stood up slowly, glanced at the eunuchs standing around, and walked in front with his hands behind his back.

"Let me change my clothes and go to Ma Xing Street to watch the show."

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The drama on Machang Street is going on lively.

Zhao Zhen arrived by chance and saw clearly the roaring at the door of Xinyi Drug Store and the blatant robbery by Zhang Lu.

Emperors leaving the palace in disguise have been a tradition since ancient times, but Zhao Zhen originally came out to relax, so how could he expect that Fu Jiuqu would let him watch such a show of bullying?

He put his hands behind his hands, took a deep breath, and then hummed loudly.

"This is the big show you want me to see."

Fu Jiuqu's expression remained unchanged, and he bowed his head with his hands in hand.

"It's just a coincidence."

After that, he said in an understatement: "The officials don't want to see it, let's move on and don't worry about them."

Zhao Zhen glared at him fiercely: "Humph!"

In front of the emperor, how could he turn a blind eye to bullying and domination?

He knew clearly that this was a trap set by his nephew, but he had already gotten in. If he didn't do something, how could he get out?

There were many eunuchs and attendants on the left and right, and they were all watching.

If he just leaves like this, will it leave a lasting legacy in history if word spreads about it?

Zhao Zhen lowered his face, his eyes turned cold, and he clasped his hands behind his back.
To be continued...