I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

Chapter 172 New Orders

It was already evening when we returned to the county magistrate's residence.

On the way back, Jiang Zuo thought for a long time, but still couldn't figure out what Yan Kang's purpose was in slandering him, and who made the announcement to reverse the situation.

With these doubts, Jiang Zuo originally went to find Chen Qingyun to talk about his doubts, but after looking for him, he found that Chen Qingyun had not returned at this time.

After hesitating for a while, he was about to go out to have a drink with Master Guo. When he opened the door, he saw Zhao Ruodong standing at the door.

"Miss Zhao, aren't you going to Xinyang City?"

Jiang Zuo asked doubtfully.

Zhao Ruodong carried a package on her right shoulder and lowered her head and said, "I have thought about it for a long time, but I still don't want to leave Anding County."

"Why?"

Jiang Zuo doesn’t understand.

"I don't want to wander around anymore. I just want to stay in Anding County. Even if I have to be a maid in your mansion for the rest of my life, I am willing to do that."

Zhao Ruodong was quite moved and seemed reluctant to leave Anding County, but it was not known whether he simply wanted to repay Jiang Zuo's kindness.

Jiang Zuo was silent for a moment, thinking of something, staring at Zhao Ruodong's beautiful but cold face, and said: "In that case, then stay in my mansion. It just so happens that I am short of a cook here."

Hearing this, Zhao Ruodong suddenly raised her head, her eyes full of gratitude: "Really? Thank you, Master Jiang."

"Don't call yourself a slave. You and I are not in a master-servant relationship. We are all equal."

Jiang Zuo said calmly.

Hearing this, Zhao Ruodong was stunned.

"equality?"

She had never heard this word since she was born.

"From today on, you can call me Lord Jiang or whatever you want, but don't be too polite."

Jiang Zuo said again.

Zhao Ruodong remained silent.

"You can continue to live in the place where you lived before. From now on, you will work in my house. As for any errands, you can tell Butler Hu tomorrow and follow his instructions."

Jiang Zuo said again.

"Master Jiang, I am willing to serve you like a slave for the rest of my life to repay your kindness."

There were ripples in Zhao Ruodong's eyes, and he seemed quite moved.

Jiang Zuo didn't know how to respond for a moment.

"My Lord, you have been busy all day. Have you eaten yet?"

Zhao Ruodong asked again.

Jiang Zuo shook his head: "Not yet, just wanted to go out."

"My daughter is quite good at cooking, so let her prepare dinner for you, my Lord."

Zhao Ruodong said.

"also."

Jiang Zuo nodded, and then took Zhao Ruodong back to the mansion.

At this moment, the county magistrate's mansion was filled with a busy atmosphere.

Butler Hu from the mansion came to Jiang Zuo and asked, "Sir, is Miss Zhao going to stay in the county magistrate's mansion from now on?"

"That's right. Just keep an eye on her for a few days and see if there's anything she can help with."

Jiang Zuo instructed, his eyes never leaving the busy figure. In his heart, he was thinking about another thing.

After a while, Butler Hu and Zhao Ruodong brought several delicacies, including fish, meat, vegetables and wine.

"Master Jiang, I have tasted the food made by Miss Zhao for you. It tastes really good."

Butler Hu praised.

Zhao Ruodong smiled, lowered his head and remained silent.

"Since you've tasted it first, I'm not shy about it either."

Jiang Zuo said as he picked up his chopsticks and tasted the food. After a moment, he gave a thumbs up and said, "It's really delicious."

Due to a busy day, Jiang Zuo was very hungry and kept using his chopsticks.

"Sir, drink."

Zhao Ruodong stood by and poured wine for Jiang Zuo himself.

"Thanks."

Jiang Zuo's performance is natural.

At this moment, Chen Qingyun also came back from outside. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Zhao Ruodong beside Jiang Zuo, pouring him wine and serving him tea.

Chen Qingyun stood not far away and watched, and said calmly: "Master Jiang has a good appetite."

Jiang Zuo raised his head suddenly and said hurriedly, "Siyue, you're back. Come and try it too. Miss Zhao's cooking skills are really good."

Chen Qingyun said calmly: "I won't bother you, Master Jiang. Since it's so delicious, please eat more."

She felt unhappy.

I had just dealt with such an important matter for him, and this guy actually turned around and came back to the mansion to have tea and drinks.

Looking at Jiang Zuo's nonchalant expression and the woman beside him, Chen Qingyun actually felt a little angry.

Hearing Chen Qingyun say this, Jiang Zuo suddenly felt something was wrong.

Oh no, why am I feeling jealous again?

Forget it, let’s eat first…

After returning to the room, Chen Qingyun became angry when he thought about what happened today.

Today, those loyal officers of the border army slandered Jiangzuo, which made the empress angry.

Jiang Zuo's closeness with the other woman just now made Chen Qingyun inexplicably angry.

"No, I am not really married to Jiang Zuo. What does his intimacy with other women have to do with me..."

Chen Qingyun thought silently, and a new plan emerged in his mind.

It seems that Jiang Zuo must be given a new order and cannot be left idle, otherwise he will start talking about love affairs again. As an empress, Chen Qingyun has no idea how to deal with it.

……

It is late at night.

Next to the county magistrate's residence.

Zhao Ruodong changed into a plain black dress, quietly opened the door, and looked out of the city.

After a while, she came to a dark house and knocked on the door.

"Who?"

A voice came from inside.

"Winter."

Zhao Ruodong whispered.

After a while, the door opened and several people were seen sitting inside.

The man sitting in the middle was fifty years old, but he had red lips and white teeth, and no beard on his face, looking like a eunuch.

"Eunuch Jin."

Zhao Ruodong knelt down as soon as he entered the room.

That eunuch Jin said sharply: "Get up."

Zhao Ruodong stood up slowly, lowering his head.

Eunuch Jin came in front of Zhao Ruodong and said, "There is a new order from above, asking you to find an opportunity to get close to Jiang Zuo and kill him directly. Remember, leave no trace."

Zhao Ruodong hesitated for a moment before saying, "Yes, sir."

Eunuch Jin stared at Zhao Ruodong's cheek, touched her fair chin, raised the corner of his mouth, and smiled a bit weirdly: "You are really pretty, little girl."

"Thank you for the compliment, Eunuch Jin."

Zhao Ruodong's expression was as cold as usual.

"This face must be able to seduce a man's soul."

Eunuch Jin's words have hidden meanings.

"I understand what Eunuch Jin means."

Zhao Ruodong said with an indifferent look.

"Very good." Eunuch Jin turned around and said, "Don't forget who gave you this life."

Zhao Ruodong nodded: "My life naturally belongs to Eunuch Jin. Even if you ask me to go through fire and water, I will do it without hesitation."

Her current identity is that of a ruthless tool working for others.

"I shouldn't fail this time, right?"

Eunuch Jin took out a small knife and looked at it carefully.

Zhao Ruodong said: "Don't worry, sir. If the mission fails, I will definitely kill myself and will never implicate anyone."