Zhou Zhiyuan was both angry and anxious. He was angry that Qian Hai had lost face in public today, and he was anxious that if he didn't bring the flag signalman back today, it would be difficult to find such a good opportunity in the future.
So at this moment, he was very impatient with his sister who only cared about the love affairs. "My ancestor, can you please stop making trouble? I am busy with work. If I had known, I would not have brought you out today!"
"A color like that is a big worry for us. We'd better send her to jail immediately, and then have someone whip her and beat her vixen face to pieces!"
Zhou Lanqing was also anxious, and she roared in Zhou Zhiyuan's ear continuously. Such a lowly woman was actually more beautiful than the famous rich and powerful ladies and even the royal nobles in this city. How could she not be on guard!
When Qian Hai saw that Zhou Zhiyuan was restrained by the people around him, he quickly took his men to arrest Liu Yue and bring him back to the yamen to claim credit.
Liu Yue was very satisfied. Entering the Ministry of Works to look for an opportunity to deal with the Song guy was much less risky than sneaking into the palace to take action.
As for the flag signalman, as long as he is not taken away today, with Heimuzi and Zhuoyue around, he will be properly accommodated immediately and will not be found by Zhou anymore.
The members of the Cao Gang were suppressed by Heimuzi and Zhuo Yue. Although they were unwilling to be framed, the Cao Gang has always had strict rules and no one acted rashly.
What moved them the most was that the gang leader stood up to protect them. This level of responsibility and friendship is unmatched by many men. This woman won the hearts of the people with her real ability and heroic spirit!
Liu Yue followed Qian Hai and walked a few steps, feeling happy, but was suddenly stopped by a familiar shrill voice!
"Sir... wait a minute! How come the Ministry of Works arrested someone for the serious crime of smuggling salt and iron? May I ask who gave the go-ahead?"
Qian Hai was just a minor official and did not recognize Xiao Luzi and the prince, but he knew the other person walking with them, Bai Yu, the Jingzhao Yin of the capital!
"Greetings, Lord Bai! I am here on official business under the order of Lord Xiao Meng from the upper echelons. Please understand me, Lord."
Qian Hai was not in a hurry. Who could mobilize troops without orders from above? Besides, who would be willing to run to the dock every day? It would be exhausting.
Bai Yu's face changed when he heard this. The Ministry of Works shouldn't have overstepped its authority and intervened in such a case. It sounded like this was just a decision made by a vice minister, and the minister didn't even know about it!
He secretly glanced at Song Ruiyang who deliberately lagged half a step behind him. Song Ruiyang's face turned a little dark, and he nodded slightly to Bai Yu with a tense face.
Bai Yu signaled the people he brought with him to go and take over, and at the same time said to Qian Hai, "I will take the suspects away right away, so I won't bother you. As for Xiao Meng, I will let him know."
"Why is there only one woman?!" Bai Yu's men were stunned when they saw the person Qian Hai caught, and blurted out subconsciously.
Everyone's eyes turned to Liu Yue.
For the first time, Song Ruiyang saw clearly the leader of the Cao Gang, whom he had heard of many times. Last time at the palace banquet, he was drunk and she was wearing men's clothes, but today she was wearing simple women's attire.
But Song Ruiyang always felt that something was wrong! But now was not the time to think about this, it was more important to deal with the business.
Bai Yu quickly asked for the reason, but he was also in a dilemma. He quietly asked Song Ruiyang, "Sir, look at this..."
Song Ruiyang saw Zhou Zhiyuan standing behind Qian Hai with an embarrassed look on his face. A fleeting ripple flashed in his eyes, but he did not come out to acknowledge him. He only whispered to Bai Yu to follow the rules.
After a period of chaos, Bai Yu sent people away to take away the relevant people and "physical evidence" on the ship, but only warned Liu Yue not to leave Beijing without permission and to be ready to be interrogated at any time.
"She is the leader of the bandits, why should we let her go? Why not arrest her? Could it be that the prefect of the capital city has also been bewitched by her beauty and is bending the law for personal gain?!"
Bai Yu didn't arrest her, and even if he did, he wouldn't send her to the Ministry of Industry. Liu Yue was worried that she had no chance to get close to Song Ruiyang openly, so she was happy to hear these words suddenly spoken. Thanks to our friendly forces!
(End of this chapter)