Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 472 - 470

Chapter 472: Chapter 470

"The Sixth Prince really has me in a bind, this is truly a misunderstanding! My concubine has already admitted that she intentionally framed the Sixth Prince’s subordinate in an attempt to steal the 100 taels of silver bills on him. Yesterday evening, I saw her purchasing a multitude of items to bring back home, and I was somewhat amazed at the amount of silver she carried. Only under my relentless questioning did she reveal the truth. I was just about to release the Sixth Prince’s men when the Sixth Prince himself arrived."

Xu Zhongtian wiped at a non-existent sheen of sweat on his forehead before calling out loudly to the outside, "Call in Guard Zhao immediately!"

An officer, upon hearing this, hastily rushed in: "Brother-in-law, who is this Guard Zhao?"

Xu Zhongtian felt like he would explode with rage—now was not the time to be calling him brother-in-law! Was the man concerned that others wouldn’t know he got his position through nepotism? "Zhao Yong, Guard Zhao, fetch him from the prison immediately." Xu Zhongtian forced out through gritted teeth.

This man was too dim-witted. Xu Zhongtian even had to specify the location in case he didn’t recognize Zhao Yong.

How did he get stuck with this fool at the door today, instead of Xu Zheng? This was downright sabotage!

Upon hearing the name ’Zhao Yong’, Wu Bufan now knew whom Xu Zhongtian was referring to. He didn’t know any Guard Zhao, but he knew Zhao Yong—the man who had assaulted his sister. Was someone really trying to bail him out with the imperial green gem?

He had seen two men walk in and asked about Xu Zheng. When Xu Zheng mentioned that they were here to bail out Zhao Yong, he dismissed Xu Zheng and took his place at the entrance.

More silver was about to fall into his lap!

He was the one who thought of this plan. How much silver would his master reward him with this time?

He glanced around curiously, "Master, where is the imperial green? These two people came empty-handed. Are they trying to rescue him without paying a price? That would not do, after all the humiliation my sister endured..."

Upon hearing these words, Xu Zhongtian’s expression drastically changed. There was nothing more terrifying than an ally acting like a fool.

He booted Wu Bufan, exclaiming: "Shut up! Don’t utter such nonsense, go fetch the prisoner."

At Xu Zhongtian’s murderous gaze, Wu Bufan scampered off immediately.

As he sprinted off in a panic, he ran into the gorgeously dressed concubine of the county magistrate.

Upon seeing him, Shen Meiniang frowned: "Why are you in such a rush?"

"Madam, someone has come to bail out that vulgar man who dared to insult you. The master asked me to fetch him," Wu Bufan explained.

"They are finally here. No need to rush, let me go take a look myself, perhaps there is a chance to squeeze out more silver," Shen Meiniang suggested.

"But master seemed urgent and even kicked me!" Wu Bufan said, hesitant.

"The master is just putting on a show of authority. This is what you do: go and fetch the man but don’t rush to bring him in," Shen Meiniang proposed.

In the room, Xu Zhongtian waiting for Wu Bufan to go out, and then he wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Your Highness Sixth Prince, I heard there was someone who discovered an imperial green while cutting stones. I was just wondering who could be such a lucky person, I can’t believe it was you. Your highness, you are truly blessed. The emergence of wide sea robbers is exactly due to my poor governance. Fortunately, the Sixth Prince was able to capture them with his unparalleled martial arts skills. Otherwise, I can’t imagine how many innocent people would have been victimized!"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xuanyi did not show any expression, while Xiao’er was smiling mockingly at him.

This man was indeed a talented actor! It’s a real waste that he wasn’t in the modern world. He’d probably sweep all the acting awards like the Golden Elephant Award, Golden Horse Award, and so on!

Shen Meiniang, with her seductive gait, walked into the room calling out with her melodious voice, "Dear, I heard someone arrived to rescue that scoundrel."

Xiao’er raised her eyebrows at hearing this voice.

A woman, all grace and allure, then entered the room.

Xu Zhongtian, who normally would have been entranced by her voice, seemed to be trembling with fear.

Anger consumed him, and he strode forward, giving Shen Meiniang a harsh slap across her face!

"Bitch, what makes you believe you can come here? Get out!" he shouted.

Caught off guard, Shen Meiniang stared blankly at him before finally breaking down in tears, "My Lord, you actually hit me!"

This wench, doesn’t she realize where she is? Didn’t she notice there are guests present! Your inappropriate behavior is losing me face! Xu Zhongtian could not help but bellow:

"Get out!"

Xu Zhongtian apologized once again, "I beg your forgiveness, Your Highness. It was my failure to control my household that allowed this to occur."

Shen Meiniang heard these words and was left appalled. When she saw two people sitting in the room, she screamed and scurried out, covering her face.

Xiao’er’s eyebrows knitted as she watched Shen Bao’er run out. This woman had made her way here to become Xu Zhongtian’s favorite concubine. She’s like an indestructible cockroach!

With a glance at Xiao’er, Shangguan Xuanyi calmly said, "If she hadn’t barged in, I wouldn’t have realized the extent of Master Xu’s prevarications."

"Your Highness, there’s a misunderstanding..." Xu Zhongtian started to explain, but an officer reported that the Prefect and the Circuit Intendant of Yunzhou had come to visit.

Why are the Prefect and the Circuit Intendant visiting at this hour?

Xu Zhongtian immediately looked towards the Sixth Prince. These two must have been summoned by the Sixth Prince!

But he could discern nothing from the Sixth Prince’s impassive face.

A terrible premonition washed over him!

The Prefect was his immediate superior, and the Circuit Intendant had inspection authority and responsibility for the governance of the counties. He was responsible to the imperial authority.

Had he bitten off more than he could chew this time?

"Master Xu, aren’t you going to invite the Prefect and Circuit Intendant in?" Shangguan Xuanyi asked, seeing that Xu Zhongtian was entirely absorbed in his own world.

Snapping back to reality, Xu Zhongtian instructed the officer hurriedly, "Quickly, invite the two gentlemen in."

"Your Highness, I hail from a humble background. I was fortunate enough to receive aid from a nobleman which allowed me to pass the imperial examination and attain my current status. That nobleman is none other than Di Zhiyuan—Master Di."

He left everything else unsaid.

Though he was pathetically corrupt in the past year, the brunt of it leads back to Di Zhiyuan.

If they start investigating him, they’ll inevitably implicate the Marquis Zhongyong!

Considering that the Di family was the maternal family of the Empress and the maternal grandparents of the Sixth Prince, he was sure that the Sixth Prince and his siblings who aspired to ascend the throne wouldn’t forsake the Di family’s support.

Moreover, a prince who didn’t wish to ascend to the throne wasn’t a good prince. The Sixth Prince, renowned for his literary and martial prowess, was highly popular among the common people. Xu Zhongtian believed that the Sixth Prince would choose to protect him, as long as he made this connection clear.

Unfazed by Xu Zhongtian’s revelations, Shangguan Xuanyi asked, "And so?"

"Your Highness, don’t you understand the principle of shared glory and shared disgrace?"

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