After the heroine was robbed, save the paranoid villain

Yan Yu also felt hungry now, so he sat down to eat something.

She shabu-shabued a piece of mutton and dipped it in the secret sauce to taste it.

All of these muttons were raised on Xiao Chengji's farm, where there is abundant grass and water. The mutton has no fishy or smelly smell and tastes fresh and delicious. It is still sweet even when rinsed in clear water, not to mention this kind of pot base.

She didn't eat much, just tried a few dishes and drank a few more glasses of wine.

Xiao Chengji couldn't remember the last time he ate these. Before he knew it, most of the dishes on the table were gone, and the plates were cleared away one by one.

It was cold outside, but Xiao Chengji was sweating all over.

Yan Yu was a little tipsy after drinking, and lay down on the couch alone. Xiao Chengji asked someone to prepare hot water for him to take a bath and change clothes.

After he changed his clothes and came out, the guard said something to Xiao Chengji.

Xiao Chengji nodded, gave him a few instructions and asked him to leave.

Today, Guan blocked Xiao Chengji outside the palace gate, and the news that Xiao Jiashan pleaded for Guan spread quickly.

Among the officials, Xiao Jiashan has been liked by them over the years for his generous and kind nature and has a good reputation.

On the contrary, Xiao Chengji was too ruthless and harsh when he was in charge of the Ministry of Justice. No matter whether they were common people or officials, as long as they committed a crime and fell into his hands, they would all be treated the same.

Many officials were afraid of Xiao Chengji's style of doing things and thought he was cruel and ruthless. Naturally, they would not have a high opinion of such a prince.

But among the common people, it’s different.

Even if Xiao Jiashan didn't do anything against the law, the people didn't have a good impression of him just because the Zheng family was Xiao Jiashan's maternal grandfather.

The Zheng family exploited the people's wealth and the people who were exploited naturally hated them, and they even hated Xiao Jiashan.

Xiao Chengji had never bullied ordinary people. In addition, he had fought in the battlefield when he was young and had military merits. Even though the people knew that he had a somewhat cruel temperament, they would not dislike such a person.

In addition, Xiao Chengji married the only daughter of Duke Zhenguo. In the eyes of the people, Duke Zhenguo was a great contributor to the Wei Dynasty. He recaptured the cities and lands that once belonged to the Wei Dynasty and sacrificed his life for the country. Xiao Chengji had such a princess, so the people had a better impression of him.

This time, the news that Xiao Jiashan stood up for the Guan family spread, and people were talking about it.

In the brothels, people who were listening to music or watching plays gathered together to discuss state affairs. Anyway, the current emperor was lenient and did not engage in any literary inquisition, so the people of the capital loved to gossip about these things in their spare time.

"Have you heard? The Guan family of Maozhou has seized the land of hundreds of families, killed eight people, and injured more than a dozen! The daughter of old master Guan is Zheng Shu's wife."

"In-laws of the Zheng family? No wonder they are so arrogant? Just wait and see, the Guan family will definitely settle this matter."

"A few years ago, Zheng Can's nephew brought his cronies to rape a decent woman, and nothing happened. As long as they are related to the Zheng family, no one can punish them."

"Who let them have a queen mother and a queen? In my opinion, it is better to have a beautiful daughter than a son."

"..."

These people were talking about the darkness in the officialdom and the chaos in the government. At this time, one person said, "The King of Qin knows about the Guan family. He wants to punish them! They can't escape!"

"real or fake?"

"Won't the Queen Mother call the King of Qin over and scold him?"

"Of course it's true! The evidence is irrefutable! One of my relatives is a palace gatekeeper, and he heard with his own ears that the King of Qin wanted to kill the evil spirits of the Guan family! Madam Zheng dragged the fifth prince to beg the King of Qin to let him go, but the King of Qin was unwilling to forgive!"

"The Fifth Prince, a nobleman, is siding with these bastards who prey on the common people. Alas, there is no law!"

"..."

Yan Yu is in charge of the palace and so many industries, so any big noise outside can still reach her ears.

The largest property she owns is Deye Building, a famous restaurant in the capital. It originally belonged to Xiao Chengji, and later Xiao Chengji gave it to her, and the dividends also went into the hands of Yan Yu.

Xiao Chengji thought about how Yan Yu came and went in the palace all the time, and he had to take care of so many people inside and outside the palace, and everything required money.

Xiao Chengji couldn't afford to use her dowry to subsidize the expenses of the palace. In order to prevent Yan Yu from being short of money, he gave her the Deye Building, which was making a fortune.

Deye Building came into the hands of Yan Yu, who secretly observed it several times and replaced several people inside. Business became even better.

Places like restaurants are crowded with people, and there are not only ordinary people coming and going, but also some officials. Yan Yu also specially arranged a few flexible and capable servants to work there, asking them to pay attention to some things and report to her in time if there is any important matter.

Huo Wang spoke vividly, and finally said with a smile: "Our prince's reputation is getting better and better. The people all say that although our prince is cold and stern, he treats the rich and powerful and the common people the same. This is the style of a noble. He is not like the fifth prince, who fawns on the Zheng family and doesn't care about the lives of the people."

Yan Yu raised his eyes slightly.

These people's comments are quite fair.

It is certainly a good thing for the Qin Palace that the prince's reputation among the people has improved.

Who would like to be pointed at and called a treacherous minister or a traitor?

However, it is not good to say too much.

After all, Xiao Chengji was still just a prince. It would be bad if someone caught him and made a big fuss about it, trying to sow discord between him and the emperor.

There is only one Son of Heaven now. It would be bad if his reputation surpassed that of the Emperor and made him jealous.

"Our prince is indeed very good. He has done his job well and has outstanding abilities." Yan Yu smiled slightly, "But these are all taught by the emperor. The emperor hates those treacherous people. Our prince is doing things according to the emperor's orders to eliminate treacherous people for the Wei Dynasty. If you discuss these things in the restaurant again in the future, you can ask those people to take these words with them."

Huo Wang smiled and said, "Yes, I will pass on the princess's instructions."

Yan Yu nodded: "Go down."

Speaking of which, this was the first time Yan Yu knew about the Guan family's affairs.

She originally thought that Xiao Chengji would go to the Zheng family and scold Zheng Shu, making the Zheng family lose face, and then target them in the court, and the matter would be over.

I didn't expect Xiao Chengji to make such a big fuss. He wanted to use this incident to eliminate the Guan family and then attack the Zheng family.

A man like Xiao Chengji is ruthless and ruthless. You won't be afraid of being bullied by others in front of him.

At this time, someone outside reported: "Princess, Madam Zheng Guan requests to see you."

Yan Yu didn't hesitate at all: "No, let her go back."

Yan Yu still remembered what Guan said that day and could never forgive her.

Moreover, at this time, her master was making a big move in the court. If she met with Guan in private, wouldn't that be an obstacle to Xiao Chengji?