Seeing Zhu Ping'an's smiling face, Zhao Daying's teeth were numb with hatred, and his feet were itchy. He really couldn't help but want to kick the little beast in the face! But in public, Zhao Daying could only grit his teeth and hold back his anger. He suppressed his anger over and over again in his heart so that it wouldn't explode!
This little bastard had planned it all! He had already written a document and sent someone to report to the Shuntian government office an hour ago, and in order to get the government to send a bailiff to pick him up, he even had someone bring his official seal!
In the capital, the government offices, the Wucheng Military Department, the Patrol Censors, and the Imperial Guards all have the power to manage public security incidents. They are not subordinate to each other, and there is no regional or level division. They have always followed the principle of whoever discovers the case is responsible and whoever files the case is responsible. The little beast calculated that it should be the Shuntian government offices that should be responsible, and ruled out the possibility that the Xicheng Military Department where he was located could handle the case.
Damn it, this little bastard had it all planned out, but he just pretended to be embarrassed and surprised...
Just to make fun of myself!
This little beast is so shameless!
Just wait, you little beast. I, Zhao Daying, am not someone you can fool. Just wait, I will not be called Zhao Daying unless I make you suffer a fate worse than death.
Looking at Zhu Ping'an's smiling face, Zhao Daying's expression changed from dark to bright, and then he smiled with a fake smile, his voice was like a cold wind blowing, "It's okay, it's okay, I have some friendship with the Tongpan of Shuntian Prefecture, Lord Zhu, just hand the person over to me, I will talk to Shuntian Prefecture, nothing will happen."
"How can I do this? I know Lord Zhao is doing this for my own good, but how can I bear to let Lord Zhao break the rules for me?" Zhu Ping'an's bright eyes revealed an expression of emotion, and then he shook his head with a smile.
"You're welcome, Lord Zhu. It's just a small favor." Zhao Daying resisted the urge to slap Zhu Ping'an in the face with the sole of his shoe. He gritted his teeth, smiled, and spoke enthusiastically.
"No, no, this will have a huge impact on Lord Zhao's reputation. I cannot ruin Lord Zhao's innocence for my own selfish gain." Zhu Ping'an shook his head, looking as if he was considering Zhao Daying.
"Lord Zhu, you are overthinking it. This is just a minor matter. Considering the relationship between our Xicheng Bingmasi and Shuntian Prefecture, it is not a big deal." Zhao Daying insisted with a smile.
"Although the matter is small, it is a matter of principle. If Lord Zhao breaks the principle for me, it will leave a stain on Lord Zhao's career. If it affects Lord Zhao's career in the future, I can't bear it." Zhu Ping'an shook his head again, raised the corners of his mouth and showed a simple smile. The arc of his mouth was perfect and just right, full of concern...
Zhao Daying…
In the eyes of the onlookers nearby, the two people were pushing and giving way to each other, each was more enthusiastic and considerate of each other, and they thought they were good friends, but they didn't know that they had been at odds with each other for a long time.
"The officials from Shuntian Prefecture are here."
Just as the two were pushing each other, a reminder came from the crowd, and then everyone's eyes fell on the front of the alley.
There was a sound of footsteps in the alley, and a team of ten fast-moving constables dressed in the uniforms of the Shuntian government office, carrying swords and whistles, ran towards them with a purpose. Leading the way was a hunter who was sweating profusely. It was Liu Dachui who had gone to the Shuntian government office to report to the authorities with Zhu Ping'an's seal and documents.
"Young Master, Young Master, I'm back." Seeing Zhu Ping'an and others from afar, the hunter Liu Dachui grinned and shouted.
"Da Chui is back, sir, Da Chui is back." Liu Mu, Liu Dadao and others shouted happily.
Zhu Pingan smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Zhao Daying, slightly bowed and said, "Now that the Shuntianfu yamen runners are here, I can't trouble Lord Zhao any more. Thank you Lord Zhao for your kindness. I can only decline the offer."
Since the detectives from Shuntian Prefecture have arrived, the Shuntian Prefecture government must have filed a case.
Zhao Daying, who was standing by, was almost gritting his teeth as he watched the police officers coming. The barefoot group of eight looked at the police officers holding knives and sticks, their faces pale...
"Greetings, Lord Zhu. I'm Zhang Shun, the captain of the fast squad of Shuntian Prefecture. I'm here on the orders of the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture, Lord Zhou Houjie, to arrest the criminals who offended you. Lord Zhou is busy with official duties in the yamen and has no time to spare, but he asked the cook to prepare a simple table of wine and food to calm Lord Zhu down." Zhang Shun, the captain of Shuntian Prefecture, came up to Zhu Ping'an, bowed slightly and clasped his fists. Although he had never seen Zhu Ping'an before, he recognized Zhu Ping'an based on the reactions of Liu Dachui and others. This was his professional instinct as a captain of police over the years.
Zhao Daying was stunned when he heard this. Shuntian prefect Zhou Houjie was famous in the capital for being serious and ruthless. Many people wanted to get close to him, but he drove them away. He didn't expect that Zhu Ping'an, this little beast, would quietly get close to Zhou Houjie. If Zhou Houjie intervened, things would be difficult to handle.
"I am ashamed of your kindness, Magistrate Zhou. I will go to the government office to thank you." Zhu Ping'an bowed his hands to express his gratitude, then pointed at the barefoot group of eight and said, "I will trouble Captain Zhang to deal with these bad guys."
Come to think of it, Zhu Ping'an had a close relationship with the Shuntian prefect. When he won the first place in the imperial examination, it was the Shuntian prefect who draped him with a big red silk robe and paraded him through the streets to praise his official position. Later, it was Zhu Ping'an who helped solve the mystery of the haunted Zhouzhi government office. After that, Zhou Houjie looked at Zhu Ping'an differently.
"You are too polite, Lord Zhu." Captain Zhang was very respectful to Zhu Ping'an. After bowing and greeting him, he ordered his runners to take over the barefoot group of eight.
"Goodbye, Lord Zhao. I will come to your house again another day to have a drink." Zhu Ping'an curled the corners of his lips and said goodbye to Zhao Daying.
"Haha, okay." Zhao Daying smiled with a forced smile.
Want a glass of water?!
Beg for your uncle! Dare to come? ! I'll mix half a pound of rat poison for you! If I can't poison you to death, you little beast, Zhao Daying has a deep hatred for Zhu Ping'an.
After saying goodbye, Zhu Ping'an followed the captain of the police and others to the Shuntian government office. The eight barefoot men were tied up again by the government runners and escorted to the Shuntian government prison.
Zhao Daying watched Zhu Ping'an leave with Captain Zhang and others with reluctance. If looks could kill, Zhu Ping'an would have been turned into meat paste.
"Really? Sir, why do you want me to keep these people's worn-out shoes? They're so dirty... I might as well throw them to the pawn shop and buy some new pairs."
Just as Zhao Daying was about to return to the mansion to discuss countermeasures, he saw the hunter Liu Dadao, who had been following Zhu Ping'an, walking past him, talking to himself, carrying a rag package and a worn-out shoe in his hand.
Blue cloth boots!
This broken shoe immediately attracted Zhao Daying's attention, his eyes were as sharp as a falcon, and then it was as if he had suddenly realized that Zhu Ping'an had guessed it based on the shoe...
"Follow that man and find a way to buy all the shoes in his hands no matter how much money they offer." Zhao Daying grabbed a servant in the mansion and ordered in a gloomy voice.
"Don't worry, sir." The servant took the order and left, following the hunter Liu Dadao quietly.