Chapter 392 If it happens again, I will never tolerate it!
Chapter 392 If it happens again, I will never tolerate it!
When Ji Qingfeng heard the word "Shen family", his heart was like being hit by a huge rock, and he sank to the bottom of the valley in an instant.
Among the nobles of the Shen family in Yanzhou, who else could have a grudge against Chu Nanyue?
His mentor Shen Quan...
He had been instructed by Shen Quan when he was young, and he respected his teacher as a god. Even when Prince Yan first arrived in Yanzhou and learned about some of Shen Quan's dirty deeds, he did not think much about it. After all, which court official in the officialdom could be completely clean and honest?
However, at this moment, facing Chu Nanyue's statement and the accusations of the assassins, he had to face it. He took a deep breath and said sternly: "Is what you said true?"
The assassins had already been frightened by Leng Jiu and Jiang Yan's inhumane methods. They trembled in fear and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "It is absolutely true. Please spare our lives, Master Ji."
Chu Nanyue asked tentatively: "Master Ji, you will definitely make the decision for us this time, right?"
Ji Qingfeng was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "I will handle this impartially. I will take these assassins away and interrogate them strictly to find out the real culprit behind this." He turned around and ordered the yamen runners at the door, "Take all these assassins away, and no one is allowed to visit them."
Leng Jiu and Jiang Yan were naturally reluctant to hand over the assassin, but when they met the gaze of their princess, they had no choice but to let go.
Chu Nanyue chuckled: "This princess believes that Lord Ji will handle it impartially and uphold justice for us!"
Listening to Chu Nanyue's firm and powerful voice, Ji Qingfeng narrowed his eyes, then leaned over and left.
Looking at the backs of the group of people leaving in a hurry, Leng Jiu said angrily: "Princess, how can you let Lord Ji take the assassin away so easily? He and Shen Quan are in cahoots, they will definitely destroy the body and cover up all traces!"
Chu Nanyue replied: "But Shen Quan did not come forward directly. The final result of this case is nothing more than Shen Quan putting forward a scapegoat, which will not cause any loss to him. This is not the result we want!"
Leng Jiu gnashed his teeth and said, "Are we just going to let that old bastard Shen Quan do whatever he wants? No, I'm going to kill him tonight!"
Chu Nanyue scolded, "Nonsense! If you kill him now, we will be doomed. Do you think your prince is not miserable enough?"
If Prince Yan behaves himself, the man in the palace may occasionally show some father-son affection, but if Prince Yan remains as arrogant and sinister as before, their lives will become more difficult.
As I said, Prince Yan is miserable, but the palace is peaceful!
Leng Jiu immediately lost his temper: "Are we just going to let others bully us without even having a chance to fight back?
The sound of a child giggling came from the room, and Chu Nanyue's heart softened. She said loudly: "If Lord Ji is really in cahoots with Shen Quan, then it will be easy to deal with!"
Leng Jiu didn't understand, but Jiang Yan did: "In this way, Lord Ji will confirm from the bottom of his heart that Shen Quan is the real murderer behind the scenes, and he will feel guilty about releasing Shen Quan privately, so he will warn Shen Quan and have more bias and support for us in the future."
Chu Nanyue said with satisfaction: "Jiang Yan, no wonder you replaced Feng Chuan as your prince's personal attendant. With your intelligence, you are more than qualified to enter the government."
Jiang Yan immediately bowed his head and said, "Princess, you are too kind. It was the prince who gave me the opportunity. Only when I am with you, the prince, can I have the opportunity to show my skills."
Leng Jiu also quickly expressed his loyalty: "Princess, we secret guards are all orphans. If it weren't for the support of the prince, I'm afraid we would have been sold to unknown corners as slaves. The prince is the heaven and the earth of our subordinates. Without the prince, the subordinates really don't know what to do? The subordinates will die!"
Chu Nanyue rubbed her ears. It seemed that she had heard this sentence so many times that her ears were callused.
But to be honest, flattery may give you goosebumps, but you still feel happy in your heart.
No wonder everyone likes to be flattered.
So, she smiled and replied: "Since you are all so loyal, I'll trouble you to take turns to be on duty in the future. Jiang Yan, let's go to Guyue Tower."
If her guess was correct, she could host a banquet for Ji Qingfeng at Guyue Tower today.
People cannot withstand the friction between each other, especially since Ji Qingfeng is essentially an ambitious prefect. Otherwise, he would not have been willing to give up the prosperous capital and return to the secluded Yanzhou.
Although he had a certain relationship with Shen Quan, this relationship was not indestructible. After a few more conflicts, it would be gone.
Guyue Tower.
Chu Nanyue looked at the passionate chefs and a happy smile appeared on her face.
Xiao Qiren was also pleased and said: "Thanks to the reward and punishment system of Princess Yan, the Gu Yue Tower is now completely renewed. You are our noble lady!"
Everyone in the restaurant is busy now, but everyone is more motivated than before, because those who are capable get more work, which is a win-win situation.
Although he only gets 10% of the restaurant's profit now, it still makes him happier to see Qingfenglou's customers gradually leaving than to make money.
Chu Nanyue said mysteriously: "Maybe today our Guyue Building can reach a higher level, Mr. Xiao, let the merchants on your side be prepared at all times."
Leng Jiu, who had gone to follow the enemy, had just come to report. Shen Quan came out from the back door of the government office with an unhappy look on his face. It was obvious that Ji Qingfeng had already warned him.
Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.
As expected, Jiang Yan came in and reported, "Princess, Lord Ji wants to see you."
Chu Nanyue raised an eyebrow: "It's faster than expected, Mr. Xiao, let's get people ready!"
Xiao Qiren's eyes lit up instantly, and the look he gave Chu Nanyue was much brighter than it should be at his age. This was enough to show how severely he had been suppressed by Qingfeng Tower before, right?
The Princess of Yan is truly their lucky star!
The Princess of Yan is truly amazing, she can accomplish anything!
Even the prospective son-in-law of Qingfeng Tower can be invited to their Guyue Tower!
He praised the Princess of Yan in his heart, then hurriedly got up to make arrangements. However, he was so excited that he tripped over the steps at the door.
Chu Nanyue's heart was as clear as a mirror, but his face was full of surprise: "Lord Ji is so anxious to see me, is there any progress in the case? Although we are princes, we only have the title now, without power and influence. In fact, we are not as good as the merchants who have returned home in glory in Yanzhou. In order to support my family, I have no choice but to become a cook in Guyue Tower. In order to make a living, it is inevitable that there will be some normal competition with other restaurants, but if I lose my life in vain, then my family would rather eat coarse food than wade into this muddy water. Lord Ji, please make the decision for us!"
She didn't mention Shen Quan at all, but every sentence was about Shen Quan.
In the noble Shen family, there is only Shen Quan. Even a fool knows that it is just a game between her and Ji Qingfeng.
Ji Qingfeng looked at Chu Nanyue deeply, his deep eyes flashing with complex and incomprehensible light. He knew that Chu Nanyue had always been quick-witted and eloquent, so how could he not know the hidden meaning in her words at this moment?
He pursed his thin lips almost into a straight line, and after a long while he slowly spoke: "I only know that this matter is related to the Shen family. There are many Shen families in Yanzhou, so it is impossible to find out in a short time. But I promise Princess Yan that this will only happen once. If it happens again, I will never tolerate it!"
Chu Nanyue thought for a moment before she replied seriously, "Master Ji has his own difficulties. Since Master Ji has promised me this, I will do you a favor!"
After a pause, she changed the subject and said with a smile, "Master Ji, since you are here in person today, why don't you have lunch at our Gu Yue Building? That will also allow us merchants to see your style."
Hearing this, Ji Qingfeng, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, frowned again. He had always been busy with official duties and rarely had meals outside. Even if he had meals, he would only have them in Qingfeng Tower. What did it mean to have meals with merchants in Guyue Tower? It was self-evident!
But looking at Chu Nanyue's earnest gaze, and considering that he was already in the wrong with her, he nodded for some reason.
Just when Chu Nanyue was about to go out of the backyard and lead him in through the main gate, she was blocked by a delicate girl.
"Brother Qingfeng, how can you have a meal in Guyue Tower?"
After saying this, she hugged Ji Qingfeng's arm without any hesitation and tried to pull him away.
Ji Qingfeng: "Jian'er?"
Looking at the girl in front of him who looked somewhat similar to Shen Meng'er, Chu Nanyue blurted out: "Shen Jian'er?"
The girl immediately puffed out her chest and declared her sovereignty: "Yes, I am Shen Jianer, Brother Qingfeng's fiancée, and the daughter of Qingfeng Tower's manager Shen Fu. My brother Qingfeng only eats in our Qingfeng Tower, right, Brother Qingfeng? Let's go!"
Chu Nanyue: “!!!”
Damn, there is such a relationship?
Then what's the point of her playing?
It is more reliable to carry a plate and call out to customers on the street!
Goodbye, you!
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