After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

"Since Sister Bingning is so magnanimous, then I will treat this matter as if it never happened, and I will strictly order the servants in my house to keep this matter a secret and not let any news leak out."

Shen Bingning's heart was filled with gratitude, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. "Thank you, sister Yu, for your understanding of justice, but there is still one thing that I need your help with."

"Twenty miles outside the city, there is a quiet village called Sunjia. In the village live five brothers, the leader of whom is called Sun Da. It was they who were instigated to launch that surprise attack on me. I beg Sister Yu to send a few capable people to arrest them and hand them over to the government for punishment according to the law."

Miss Yu heard this and her brows revealed an unquestionable determination, "It's just a trivial matter, it's not worth mentioning. I will send someone to handle it immediately and will not let them cause trouble again."

After Miss Yu left, the night grew darker, but Shen Bingning did not feel sleepy at all. She put on her clothes lightly and decided to go look for Hu Zi.

The moonlight filled the path. Qing'er was walking beside him. Several times she seemed to have something to say, but she hesitated.

Shen Bingning noticed Qing'er's strangeness, stopped, and looked at Qing'er gently, "Qing'er, just say what you want to say, no need to worry."

Qing'er hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to ask, "Miss, are you going to let those who dared to attack you go so easily?"

Shen Bingning raised her lips into a cold smile, "Of course I won't give up easily, but we can't fight back with an eye for an eye. I will make them pay the price they deserve on another battlefield."

She knew clearly in her mind that the mastermind behind the scenes was Miss Zheng, who was under house arrest for some reason, and this was most likely the work of her father, the Minister of Revenue.

She has no power or influence. Even if she tells Xiao Yi, will Xiao Yi become an enemy of the Minister of Revenue for her?

What's more, Qing'er experienced the crisis with her. She was imprisoned, but Qing'er was unharmed.

In case Xiao Yi blamed Qing'er for not protecting her well enough, Shen Bingning knew that such a sacrifice was not worth it.

As for how to regain her face elsewhere, Miss Zheng longed for Xiao Yi's favor, and she was determined to make Miss Zheng's wish go unfulfilled. Although she could not make Xiao Yi favor only one person, she had her own way to make Xiao Yi not show favor to someone.

Entering the guest room, Hu Zi immediately bowed and saluted, his voice filled with a bit of awe, "I am honored to meet you, young lady. I apologize for being rude."

Shen Bingning hurried forward and gently helped him up, "Huzi, there is no need to be so polite between you and me. You saved me from danger, and I haven't thanked you properly yet."

Hu Zi was resolute and bowed deeply again, "Etiquette cannot be abolished. This is the duty of a commoner."

Shen Bingning smiled warmly, her eyes revealing an easygoing look, "I am a casual person and don't like too much formality. I feel uncomfortable with your politeness."

She blinked and continued, "Listen to me. You don't need to be polite when you see me next time. This is an order."

Faced with Shen Bingning's "order", Hu Zi had no choice but to agree and immediately proposed to return home.

"There are herbs drying at home. If the young lady has no other instructions, I would like to go home and check them out first."

Shen Bingning stopped him and said, "Wait a moment. I have sent people to arrest the Sun brothers. If you go back now, it may be bad for you if they haven't been arrested yet."

"By the way, when Qing'er went to see the doctor in the mansion for bandaging, she accidentally discovered a lot of precious medical books hidden in the house. I have already mentioned this to Miss Yu. If you are interested, you may want to take a look at one or two."

When Hu Zi heard this, he immediately became very interested and stopped refusing. "Thank you Miss Shen for your guidance."

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Inside the Prince of Yan's Palace, the Longzhang Hall was brightly lit.

An Feng lowered his head and reported to Xiao Yi everything about how Shen Bingning was attacked and escaped.

After listening to this, Xiao Yi gave an order in a cold tone: "Deal with those."

An Feng took the order and retreated quietly.

"Wei Xiquan."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Wei hurried into the palace and respectfully asked, "What do you want, Your Majesty?"

"It is reported that Zheng Yanmin has entered the palace."

"According to the order."

Eunuch Wei muttered to himself that today was a day off for officials and His Majesty seldom summoned his subjects at this time.

Zheng Yanmin received an emergency summons and felt uneasy.

He sent people to harass Miss Shen yesterday, and he was summoned today. Has the matter been exposed?

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yi held the memorials in his hand and did not respond to Zheng Yanmin who was kneeling on the ground. Only after he finished reviewing the memorials on the table did he throw one in front of Zheng Yanmin.

"Master Zheng, take a look at this."

Zheng Yanmin picked up the memorial with trepidation. It turned out to be a memorial from the Ministry of War requesting an increase in military rations supply.

Seeing Zheng Yanmin heaved a sigh of relief, Xiao Yi sneered in his heart, "How long can the surplus grain in the national treasury support the army?"

Zheng Yanmin replied: "Your Majesty, although there is still grain in the treasury, we must also make plans for next year's reserves."

As April is approaching and this year's harvest is still unknown, how can we easily use the national treasury?

"Last time when I asked about the treasury, Lord Zheng also said that it was not sufficient."

Zheng Yanmin lowered his head. Suppressing the rebellion in the past few years had almost exhausted the financial resources of Yan State. How could the national treasury recover so quickly? But he did not dare to speak frankly.

Xiao Yi lazily leaned back on the dragon chair, his fingers gently stroking the ring, "I set up hundreds of officials and paid salaries because I hope you can help me solve problems, not to support idle people. If Lord Zheng does not have any achievements, the position of Minister of Revenue will be in jeopardy."

Zheng Yanmin's relaxed mood instantly tensed up again. He understood that this was a naked warning, and quickly stated: "I will do my best to help Your Majesty solve the problem."

He originally sent his daughter into the palace in the hope of gaining favor and gaining benefits for himself, but now it seems that his daughter's efforts have been in vain, and he must find another way.

Zheng Yanmin stumbled out, and Xiao Yi's impatience became more and more obvious. "Make arrangements. I will leave the palace tomorrow."

Eunuch Wei was confused, "Do we need to prepare a carriage?"

Xiao Yi's eyes turned slightly cold, and Eunuch Wei immediately understood.

"I will do it immediately and ensure that your majesty's trip remains unknown."

Shen Bingning finally persuaded Hu Zi to stay for another day, and then she returned to her room and fell into a deep sleep until nightfall.

"Miss, Miss Yu asked if you would like to have dinner with her."

Qing'er helped Shen Bingning get up.

Shen Bingning shook her head gently, "No, I'm going to eat with Hu Zi."

When she reached the screen, she suddenly stopped and said, "Forget it. Hu Zi always feels uncomfortable when he sees me. I'd better not disturb his dinner."

She turned around and sat at the table. "Just go to the kitchen and bring me a bowl of vegetarian noodles. I don't want to eat too much."

Qing'er immediately obeyed the order and left.

Before the meal arrived, Huamei's voice came from outside the door.

Shen Bingning guessed that perhaps the people who went to capture Sun Dawu's brothers had returned.

Huamei walked in and bowed respectfully, "Your servant greets Miss Shen."