Cannon fodder and female supporting role, a match made in heaven

Mu Mansion.

Jiang Heng had changed out of his official robes and put on a white casual suit, sitting in front of a red lacquered desk.

In his hand he was holding the detailed account book of disaster relief funds submitted to the emperor by the prefect of Leyang County, and was checking it carefully.

With a creaky sound, the wooden door opened and the guard Mingxi walked in from outside: "Sir, I have already found out everything."

He told the story slowly, "A few days ago, the officers and soldiers of the Leyang County government arrested two bandits, but they escaped from prison. Later, one of the bandits came back to kill more than a dozen officers and soldiers in order to find a sword."

Mingxi paused, unfolded the wanted poster and placed it on the table: "This is the portrait of that bandit."

Jiang Heng put down the account book in his hand, and scanned the portrait on the wanted poster with his clear eyes. His heart was like the calm water surface being blown by the wind, rippling.

Isn’t the person pictured on the wanted poster the girl’s brother?

His brows were slightly furrowed. The brother and sister did not look like bandits, but since they were related to bandits, their identities must be complicated.

He must investigate this matter thoroughly.

Mingxi observed his expression and wanted to dissuade him: "Sir, are you going to investigate the bandits in Leyang County? But shouldn't we first..."

His Majesty sent them to Leyang County to find out the whereabouts of the disaster relief funds. If His Majesty also wants to investigate the bandits, it may delay the investigation process.

If His Majesty blames us, it would be troublesome.

Jiang Heng shook his head and said slowly: "In fact, I investigated the bandits for the sake of disaster relief funds."

Seeing that Mingxi was a little confused, he pointed out something meaningful, "The number of mountain bandits in Leyang County increased after the flood."

Mingxi scratched his head, not understanding what was going on. He had heard his superiors mention this matter when chatting with their colleagues, but what did this have to do with the disaster relief funds?

Jiang Heng continued, "There are so many counties that suffer from floods every year. Why do you think Leyang County is the only one that has been plagued by banditry?"

Mingxi seemed to understand and guessed, "Is it because the disaster relief funds have not been delivered?"

Jiang Heng nodded approvingly: "I asked my uncle about the mountain bandits in Leyang County before, and he only said that it was refugees who became bandits. However, the palace allocates a lot of disaster relief funds every year, but there are still so many refugees in Leyang County. I guess this may be related to the officials of Leyang County."

Mingxi understood instantly and said anxiously: "In this case, let's go to Leyang County tomorrow without further delay, shall we?"

This time they did not go directly to Leyang County, but first stayed at the house of the adult's uncle.

The adults only said that they were going back home to visit their relatives, and specifically told them not to let any news leak out.

Although he didn't quite understand why the adults did this, they always had their own reasons, so he just did as they said.

But now that things have begun to clear up, why don't they follow this line and go directly to Leyang County to investigate?

Jiang Heng lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then said to Mingxi, "Don't worry, I need you to do something for me tomorrow."

Mingxi's expression immediately became serious: "Please speak, sir."

Jiang Heng took a piece of letter paper and started writing on it.

After writing, he rolled up the letter, placed it in a bamboo tube and sealed it: "First find the girl who was knocked down today, and then give this to her."

Mingxi took the bamboo tube with both hands and said loudly, "Yes, sir."

*

Shen Zhaozhao was a little surprised when she heard someone was looking for her. After all, she didn't know anyone in Guangyang County until she saw the guards of that adult.

She guessed that he might have come because he knocked her down yesterday, but they even found out which inn she was staying in, which was a bit scary.

"Miss, my master asked me to give this to you." Mingxi leaned forward slightly and handed the bamboo tube to Shen Zhaozhao.

Shen Zhaozhao felt that her privacy had been violated, and she was a little unhappy, so her tone was naturally a little bad: "Why should I accept it?"

Seeing that Shen Zhaozhao didn't take it, Mingxi touched the back of his head. He didn't know what to do in this situation. The adults didn't tell him either!

He made up his mind and threw the bamboo tube directly into Shen Zhaozhao's arms: "Girl, you'd better take it, otherwise I won't be able to report to you!"

In the blink of an eye, Mingxi disappeared, as if he was extremely afraid that Shen Zhaozhao would return the bamboo tube to him.

Shen Zhaozhao pursed her lips and opened the bamboo tube nonchalantly. When she unfolded the letter and took a look, a slight change occurred in her calm eyes.

The gentleman actually asked her to meet him on a cruise ship on Yangchun Lake at noon today, and also asked her not to tell her brother, Chu Yu, about this.

Shen Zhaozhao was sitting in the room feeling uneasy. She had been struggling with this for the entire morning. Near noon, she decided to go out and keep the appointment.

Just opened the door.

"Where are you going, Senior Sister?" A casual voice sounded behind him.

Shen Zhaozhao turned around and saw Chu Yu leaning lazily against the wall with his hands crossed in front of his chest, as if he was just asking casually.

She really wondered if Chu Yu had cast a tracking spell on her. Why did he know immediately when she made any move?

Shen Zhaozhao chuckled twice and started to make up a story: "I'm going to eat."

Chu Yu curved her eyebrows and smiled dimples: "Is that so? I'm going to eat too, let's go together!"

Shen Zhaozhao took a deep breath. If Chu Yu was with her, then why would she go to Yangchun Lake?

"No, that's not necessary!"

Chu Yu lowered his mouth, revealing an aggrieved expression: "Senior Sister, don't you want to eat with me?"

Stop pretending, stop pretending. She has seen through him a long time ago.

Shen Zhaozhao didn't buy his tricks: "I want to go out and eat by myself."

Seeing Shen Zhaozhao's indifferent expression, he returned to his most authentic self, expressionless and with a slightly cold tone: "If that's the case, then forget it."

Shen Zhaozhao felt a cold sweat on his back because of his cold eyes: "How about we eat together tonight?"

She admitted that she was a coward.

For no reason, she was a little afraid of Chu Yu's angry look, because he gave her the feeling of a vicious wolf with its claws retracted.

Normally he behaves gentle and respectful, but once he is displeased, he will stretch out his sharp claws and slap the person to death, then eat the flesh with a bloodthirsty heart, and finally eat it till there is nothing left.

Chu Yu said nothing, gave her a smile that didn't reach his eyes, and turned back to his room.

He's so hard to please, Shen Zhaozhao complained as she walked. She didn't owe him anything, so why should she have to look at his face?

When she arrived at Yangchun Lake, she saw a small cruise ship anchored on the sparkling lake, and the adult was already waiting on the shore.

When Jiang Heng saw Shen Zhaozhao coming, he smiled gently, flicked his sleeves, and walked onto the boat first.

Shen Zhaozhao simply ignored the hand that Jiang Heng extended and jumped onto the boat in what he thought was a very cool manner.

Then, the boat began to sway left and right on the lake as she moved, almost throwing her out.

Shen Zhaozhao: “…”

She quickly gained control of the boat's edge and stood firm. She turned around and saw Jiang Heng swaying from side to side on the boat like a drunk. She couldn't help but burst into laughter, and her anger instantly disappeared.