The Female Assistant of Wei Yuyan Shuangfei

Xie Tingwen tried three major cases in a row and sentenced the culprits one by one. Even Wei Peng, the commander of the Yongzhou militia, could not get any advantage.

For a time, the reputation of Xie Tingwen and Xie Qingtian was widely known in Laigu County. In addition, the merchants in Laigu County could not hide their joy at the commercial tax reform.

Although the taxes they paid were more than usual, overall the profits they made could not be measured simply in money.

Compared with Xie Tingwen's good reputation and the reforms of merchants, the people of the three townships and seven villages are also grateful to Xie Tingwen for his kindness in saving the country.

Fenfen set up a longevity tablet at home. This seemingly small action has proved that Xie Tingwen is already deeply loved by the people in Laigu County.

In the government office, Zhao Zhen looked at the five boxes covered with dirt piled in the room, with a trace of sadness and anger between his brows.

"This Xie Shuting is so bold that she actually played me for fun." Zhao Zhen slammed the table in anger as he spoke, "Someone come here!"

Qi Yue, who was guarding outside the door, heard this and quickly stepped forward and leaned over and said, "Prince!"

"Send these things back to the county government office for me, and send that Liu Qing back as well. When did the Ministry of Punishment start trying criminals below the fifth rank? This is so unprofessional." Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said somewhat displeasedly.

Qi Yue didn't dare to answer, he naturally knew the prince's character.

If they did this, and the prince would remember it later, those who did it would definitely not end well.

Thinking of this, Qi Yue could only look at Yan Shuang for help.

Yan Shuang could not help but smile bitterly and waved his hand, signaling Qi Yue to retreat first, then looked at Zhao Zhen and said, "Prince! Originally, I was reluctant to tell you, but as a tutor, I cannot hide it. If the Crown Prince is so angry, the Emperor will punish me again if he knows."

Zhao Zhen looked at Yan Shuang angrily and said in a cold voice: "Father only punished you to copy books. Could it be that Kejun, who likes reading, also has aversion to copying books?"

"Hey!~"

Yan Shuang sighed helplessly and said softly, "It's not a big deal for me to copy the book, but if the matter is exaggerated by the Second Prince, the Crown Prince may have another reputation of being 'indecisive'."

"How come..."

"Why is it impossible?" Yan Shuang replied with a wry smile, and then changed the subject: "A ruler should not be indecisive when faced with a matter. Look at the way the government handles things, how can they look ahead and behind?"

Yan Shuang's words were extremely treasonous. First, he made a mistake in discussing the crown prince, and then he made a mistake in discussing the government without authorization. If he were an ordinary person, he would have died countless times already.

This was not the first time Yan Shuang had said this, but Emperor Song Zhen pretended not to hear it, because Yan Shuang was the wise minister he left for Zhao Pu (Zhao Zhen's pseudonym).

This is also the honor for Yan Shuang to be a scholar and lead the Imperial College as an eighth-rank student. Yan Shuang understood the intention of Emperor Song Zhen, so he dared to say this.

Zhao Zhen understood Yan Shuang's painstaking efforts, and the anger in his heart dissipated by half, and his clenched fists slowly loosened.

He glanced at the box, still unwilling in his heart, and said, "Kejun! Let's just let it go. Xie Tingwen has played a trick on me."

Zhao Zhen said this, his expression changed and said: "No! It was Xie Shuting who set me up. That's not what Qi Yue said when he was seconded."

"Hey!~"

Xie Tingwen sighed helplessly. He didn't know the details. If he knew, he would have been able to mediate.

Just when Yan Shuang was in a dilemma, he saw Qi Yue leaning over and saying, "Prince! Miss Xie is outside the door asking to see you."

"Bang!~"

Zhao Zhen slammed the table so hard that the tea on the table instantly spilled all over the floor. Qi Yue's forehead was covered with visible beads of sweat, and he was already in a panic.

Yan Shuang knew that standing still was not a solution. After all, it was Xie Shuting's fault. She then looked at Qi Yue and said, "Please come in!"

"Yes!~" Qi Yue responded repeatedly and ran out the door quickly.

Soon! Two graceful figures appeared outside the corridor. The two people in the room looked through the window and saw that it was Xie Shuting and her servant.

Xie Shuting walked into the main hall without any hindrance. She glanced at the two people in the room quietly and felt that the scene was a bit strange. She bowed hurriedly.

"I have met Kejun and Mr. Zhao."

"Miss Xie! You have played me around in circles. What are your tricks for coming here today?" Zhao Zhen said angrily.

Xie Shuting understood immediately after hearing what he said. She bowed to the two of them and took the gift box from Lian Xi's hand. She said slowly, "Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for agreeing to the matter in court the other day."

"You also know about the court. Since you mentioned this, I want to ask you, but it would be fine if Lord Xie could just handle this case directly with the help of the Ministry of Punishment. Why did you transfer this case to the capital?"

Yan Shuang sensed Zhao Zhen's anger and was afraid that Xie Shuting would be frightened, so she quickly comforted her, "Miss Xie! Young Master Zhao has always had this temper, please don't be offended, Miss Xie."

"It's okay. It was originally my fault for not thinking things through, so I came here to apologize today." Xie Shuting bowed.

She knew Zhao Zhen's temper best. In their previous life, they had been a nominal couple for five years. Xie Shuting naturally knew his little thoughts.

Zhao Zhen's principle in life is honesty and sincerity. If Xie Shuting had told him the truth earlier, he would naturally not be so angry.

"Mr. Zhao, please calm down. I also noticed something strange when we were in court, so I came here today with gifts to apologize." Xie Shuting said sincerely.

Zhao Zhen listened to Xie Shuting's apology and slowly turned around. When he looked at the other person's attire, the anger in his heart subsided in an instant, and his face became a little cold.

Xie Shuting looked at the change in Zhao Zhen's eyes and smiled bitterly in her heart: "It seems that the oppression given to him by Empress Dowager Shen has always been lingering for him."

Zhao Zhen also noticed his own emotional fluctuations, and immediately calmed down and said, "Xie Xiaomei! If you don't give me an explanation for this matter, I won't buy it."

"I wonder what explanation Mr. Zhao wants?" Xie Shuting said with a smile.

"Why did you transfer Liu Qing to the Ministry of Punishment? The case is already a done deal. What is your intention in doing this?" Zhao Zhen pretended to be slightly angry.

Xie Shuting smiled bitterly and shook her head, then looked at Yan Shuang and said, "Kejun! Didn't you tell Mr. Zhao in detail?"

"This matter..."

Before Yan Shuang could speak, she heard Zhao Zhen stop her and said, "Wait! Miss Xie! I want you to speak."

Xie Shuting knew that if she didn't say something today, Zhao Zhen would definitely not let her go, and then the purpose of her trip would not be achieved.

Thinking of this, Xie Shuting glanced at the two of them, and then ordered Lian Xi beside her: "Xi'er! Go out and wait. No one is allowed to be within ten steps outside the house."

"Yes!~" Lian Xi responded and walked out.

Zhao Zhen and Yan Shuang looked at each other. They both heard something unusual in Xie Shuting's tone, and immediately asked Qi Yue to withdraw the guards.