
Finally gathering some courage, he looked at Feng Yu Heng. This girl had interacted with him for over two months inside the carriage, but this sharp and intelligent gaze was something she had never seen before. It was as if he was a stranger, as he was no longer the timid Qian Xi.
Finally, he nodded helplessly, “Alright, I will trust the imperial princess.”
The corner of Feng Yu Heng's lips formed a smile. This smile carried the feeling that the plan was working, and it was an extremely cruel display, but judge Lu could only bite a finger and choose to approve it. Ask Duan Mu An Guo for a face? Why did he feel working with imperial princess Ji An was like asking for a wolf's heart?
"May I ask what the imperial princess wants in this deal?" He lowered his head and asked Feng Yu Heng while speculating internally. What does he have that he wants in a deal? Could it?
As he was thinking, Feng Yu Heng spoke, saying. "What I'm going to give you in this deal is the life of everyone in your family. What I want from you is the item you brought to the North as a birthday present for Duan Mu An Guo. Even though someone on Duan Mu An Guo's side had already come to the inn to pick up a reward, the two of you weren't at the inn back then. Come to think of it, it should still be with Master Lu, right?"
Judge Lu's heart was pounding. "DEG" He's guessed it.
This imperial princess is truly something extraordinary. It was his last line of protection in his life. He's already made his decision. If Duan Mu An Guo was willing to disown his relatives and was willing to kill him, he would use this matter to force him. Once he's brought out of the North, he'll hand it over. He'll report soon. Even if he had to risk being imprisoned, he had to ask Da Shun officials to protect his life.
But now, Feng Yu Heng asked for it. Judge Lu had a conflict, but he was a straightforward person. This conflict was nothing more than a simple thought before he immediately made up his mind. He stood up and turned away from Feng Yu Heng to pat his clothes on for a bit. Finally, he pulled out an envelope. When he turned to face Feng Yu Heng, he handed the envelope forward, and said. "The present prepared by this lowly official for Duan Mu An Guo is this princess, please check." Ban Zou rushed ahead of Feng Yu Heng and received the envelope. He then tore it apart and glanced at it before handing it to Feng Yu Heng, saying. "This thing can really give you some points with Duan Mu An Guo." While saying so, he looked back at Judge Lu then sneered. "Someone surnamed Lu, a lowly judge from He Tian Prefecture has a list of names. I really want to know where exactly you get such a thing from."
Right, what Judge Lu handed over was a list of names. Feng Yu Heng accepted it and also had the same question as Ban Zou, "Practice half of the Da Shun officials guilty of bribery have registered here. It even kept a detailed record of how much each official received. Master Lu, where did you get this item from?"
He could practically guarantee that this was definitely not something that was gathered by Judge Lu himself. He had only skimmed through the list of names, and there were at least 30 names on this list. This list clearly lists their rankings, and there are some above the third ranking standard. There were also some high-ranking officials who were only five people on it. This amount of bribe alone was enough for him to click his tongue. Feng Yu Heng knew that if Duan Mu An Guo accepted this kind of thing, it was tantamount to the lives of the high-ranking officials who were in the control of the Northern Province.
Although his officials are corrupt as much as the book-eating insects, although they must be captured, taken care of one step at a time. It is impossible to remove everything at once. It was something that changed the foundations of the country.
this list, but did Xuan Tian Ming know about it? Does the Emperor know about it? Maybe they know a little but not completely. The emperor could be blind to notice this person. As long as they worked for Da Shun's benefit, it was possible that they could be stored and used. However what was feared was that Duan Mu An Guo took control of them. Like that, Da Shun was really in danger.
Feng Yu Heng took a deep breath, a cold expression appearing on his face once again, as he stared at Judge Lu. A single glance had already caused Judge Lu to sweat. It seemed like those eyes could see his essence. This caused him to feel that he could not keep a single secret.
"If I told you..." His voice shook and his legs trembled. If not for Ban Zou supporting him, he would have almost knelt down once more. "This list of names is one that I secretly copied. The one who kept the records among them was He Tian Prefect, Zheng Huai An.” Prefecture Feng Yu Heng slightly furrowed his brows. Prefect of He Tian Prefecture, who was a second rank standard official. Based on his position, if he put in a little effort, he could indeed find out the information to produce a list. Although he did not know what purpose Zheng Huai An wrote this list for, judge Lu silently copied it to be sent to Duan Mu An Guo. This kind of person who sold his country for his personal gain, letting him live would be too good for him.
He grinned in his heart and made a decision. However, he did not reveal anything through his expression. He then asked Judge Lu. "In addition to you and Lady Lu, who else knows about this roster?"
Judge Lu quickly shook his head. "There's no one else! At least, this lowly official did not show it to anyone else. As for whether Zheng Huan An revealed it or not, this lowly official was unlikely to know about it."
As he said this, a commotion suddenly arrived coming from the main hall of the inn.
Someone forcefully pushed the door open and climbed the stairs. Very fast, familiar screaming voice. "People inside, listen up! On the first day of the new year, 100 families from the three northern provinces will hold a banquet as scheduled. Its location was Duan Mu Eastern Palace. When
the time has come, the train will come to pick you up. You will also be given a quarter of an hour to change clothes and gather outside the inn. We'll take you to see
what will happen to them
who tried to escape!"