books44 Chapter 132 Old Rules
Chapter 132 Old Rules
Qu Zhaoming was confused. Why was my father here?
Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking that Qu Zhengzhuo had come to save his own son.
Qin Zheng was also a little surprised. He was sure that Qu Zhengzhuo would come to find him, but why would he come so soon?
"Please ask him to wait in the reception room." Qin Zheng said.
The guard left.
Qin Zheng said: "Class begins!"
what?
Still in class?
Let the dignified Minister of War wait for a lesson?
Everyone was stunned!
Qu Zhaoming's face became even uglier. Asking his father to wait was simply an insult!
Moreover, he was on pins and needles!
Xia Mo Ning smiled and said, "My master is awesome."
Wei Xuelin was filled with emotion. Qin Zheng was a great hero!
Qin Zheng was trying to test Qu Zhengzhuo's temper. The longer he waited, the more anxious he would become, and the more anxious he became, the more likely he would lose his composure. Once Qu Zhengzhuo lost his composure, Qin Zheng's bargaining chip would increase infinitely.
When his own son is in trouble, there is no father who would not be anxious!
Qin Zheng is sure to win!
Sun Tiezhu rolled his eyes and seemed to realize something.
Xia Jinzhong clenched his fists at this moment. If he were Qin Zheng, he would never dare to do so.
What a courage!
After the first class, Qin Zheng walked out of the classroom.
Xia Mo Ning followed out: "Do you need my help?"
Qin Zheng looked at Xia Mo Ning's hopeful eyes and felt helpless. This girl must be addicted to cheating people.
After a moment's thought, he said, "Your Majesty has instructed us to consider the overall situation and act accordingly. Although Qu Zhengzhuo is eager to save his son and has come here in person, he will not act rashly. He relies not only on military power but also on the Prime Minister."
Xia Moning's eyes rolled: "Using Xia Jinzhong?"
Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Princess, you are smart!"
Xia Mo frowned and smiled: "But, if we take the initiative to ask Xia Jinzhong to go with us to see Qu Zhengzhuo, will he go?"
Qin Zheng was very sure: "He will come to us on his own initiative!"
Xia Mo Ning was puzzled: "Why?"
Qin Zheng said: "Because Qu Zhengzhuo is his adoptive father's man!"
The voice just fell.
"teacher!"
Xia Jinzhong strode up to catch up.
Xia Mo Ning was convinced. Master was truly a genius!
Qin Zheng stopped and asked, "What's the matter?"
Xia Jinzhong hesitated for a moment and said, "Teacher, please be merciful!"
Qin Zheng looked at Xia Jinzhong for a moment before saying, "Come with me!"
Xia Jinzhong was overjoyed: "Thank you, teacher!"
Xia Mo Ning mourned in silence, poor Xia Jinzhong!
Reception room.
Qu Zhengzhuo almost flew into a rage.
Qin Zheng actually made him, a first-rank official, wait here for almost half an hour.
When had he, the Minister of War, ever been left out in the cold like this?
Even if he wanted to see His Majesty, he wouldn't have to wait so long!
This Qin Zheng is too arrogant and looks down on others.
If he hadn't heard the news that his son was in trouble, would he have come to see Qin Zheng?
If Qin Zheng had not judged cases based on his personal preferences and pretended to be crazy and stupid, if Qin Zheng had not been so bold and reckless as to prosecute several high-ranking officials in succession and was not protected by the empress, he would not have to worry about his son's safety at all.
In the Daqian Dynasty, who dares to touch his son?
Even if his son committed murder and violated the law!
But Qin Zheng is different. This guy doesn't care about food!
If he really kills his son, it will be too late to regret.
So, regardless of his identity, he came here in a hurry!
But, it was left out to dry.
Also, there is not even a bowl of tea!
He is thirsty!
This was simply humiliating to him.
But, for the sake of his own son, he had to endure it!
Just as Qu Zhengzhuo was feeling restless, footsteps were heard outside the door.
The door is pushed open.
Three people came in.
When Qu Zhengzhuo saw Princess Xia Mo Ning, his face changed. It was over!
I will definitely be at the mercy of others today.
After being cheated last time, Qu Zhengzhuo now knew very well that the reason his son had not been taken away by the Ministry of Justice was because Qin Zheng was not in a hurry to convict his son.
He has basically figured out what Qin Zheng's purpose is.
"Your humble servant pays respects to Her Royal Highness the Princess!" Qu Zhengzhuo saluted.
Xia Mo Ning said calmly, "Stand up!"
Having said that, he walked to the main seat and sat down.
"Greetings, Lord Shangshu!"
"I've met Lord Shangshu!"
Qin Zheng and Xia Jinzhong bowed.
Qu Zhengzhuo forced a smile and said, "Master, Minister, there's no need to be so polite."
Qin Zheng said: "Let's sit down and talk!"
Sat next to Xia Mo Ning.
Qu Zhengzhuo sat at the lower table opposite.
Xia Jinzhong took a look and decided to just stand there!
No place to sit is suitable.
If he sat next to Qin Zheng, Qu Zhengzhuo would misunderstand that he was on Qin Zheng's side.
vice versa!
Qin Zheng looked at Xia Jinzhong and pointed to the seat next to him: "Brother Zhong, sit here!"
Xia Jinzhong: “…”
I cursed in my heart, Qin Zheng is so bad!
However, he couldn't refuse Qin Zheng's respect; he had actively asked to participate! Xia Jinzhong glanced at Qu Zhengzhuo, then walked over and sat next to Qin Zheng.
After sitting down, Xia Jinzhong's expression suddenly changed.
Because, the seating arrangement of the four people at this moment actually looked like... they were interrogating Qu Zhengzhuo.
Xia Jinzhong's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, he had been tricked by Qin Zheng.
But now I can't stand up and leave.
Qu Zhengzhuo looked at Xia Jinzhong in astonishment, and cried out in his heart, "Oh no!"
Recently, it was rumored that the Prime Minister and Qin Zheng had a very good relationship and were very close. The Prime Minister even helped Qin Zheng deal with his own disciples.
Although there are many different opinions, the facts are in front of everyone.
No, the Prime Minister wants to use him as a target, right?
But why?
Qin Zheng looked at Qu Zhengzhuo and said straight to the point: "Are you here for Qu Zhaoming's matter?"
Qu Zhengzhuo quickly said, "I've spoiled my son. I can guarantee that he was just confused for a moment..."
Qu Zhengzhuo did not deny it. Would Qin Zheng arrest his son's guards without evidence?
Qin Zheng interrupted him: "There's no point in explaining so much. I only believe in facts. There's no point in being hypocritical. Just tell me, how much is your son's life worth?"
Except for Xia Mo Ning who was already used to Qin Zheng's methods, Qu Zhengzhuo and Xia Jinzhong were stunned!
Damn, is it that direct?
Xia Jinzhong was so impressed that he really couldn't learn it!
This kind of directness also depends on the person.
If he were so direct, it might backfire.
However, Qin Zheng has already made a name for himself, and his directness is normal!
Qu Zhengzhuo looked at Her Royal Highness the Princess at this moment.
Xia Mo Ning was playing with her fingers.
Qu Zhengzhuo looked at Xia Jinzhong again.
Xia Jinzhong looked at Qu Zhengzhuo.
At this moment, Xia Jinzhong already regretted following him.
I already knew that this was unnecessary and I was asking for trouble.
But you also have to hint with your eyes, making it clear that you're going to lose money to avoid disaster.
When Qu Zhengzhuo saw the hint in Xia Jinzhong's eyes, he knew that the Prime Minister could not help him.
How much is the life of your own son worth?
This is enough to drive people to death!
How the hell do you calculate this?
Even if I lose everything, I can't save my own son's life.
What do you think it’s worth?
However, now that things have come to this, we can only negotiate!
Qu Zhengzhuo had no idea his son had done such a foolish thing. Hiring someone to assassinate him was too childish.
Before coming, he was certain that Qin Zheng would definitely bring his son to justice. There were many precedents. When had Qin Zheng ever been afraid of power?
But after he arrived, Qin Zheng actually left him out in the cold, and his son was safe and sound. He knew that Qin Zheng was going to repeat his old tricks.
He knew that he would have to spend money to avoid disaster.
However, there must be a standard for how much silver to take.
He didn't expect that Qin Zheng would be so simple and rude, and asked him how much his son's life was worth right away.
This really puts him in a difficult position.
If he took too little, outsiders would laugh at him and say his son's life was worthless.
He was unwilling to accept taking too much.
If his son had a knife at his neck at this moment and lost everything, he would still be saved.
But now, it is obvious that Qin Zheng only wants money, not his life.
At this moment, no matter how much you take, it would not be appropriate.
Because he didn't know how big Qin Zheng's appetite was!
Qu Zhengzhuo said cautiously: "Since the Young Master is so direct, why don't you set a standard?"
Qin Zheng looked at Qu Zhengzhuo without saying anything.
Xia Jinzhong, who originally didn't want to help, became anxious and thought, "Are you stupid?"
If Qin Zheng asks for too much, can you afford it?
He quickly said, "Master Qu, if my teacher sets a standard, it cannot be changed. Life is not a commodity that can be bargained for."
Xia Jinzhong was also straightforward at this moment.
Qu Zhengzhuo's face changed.
Xia Jinzhong's words reminded him that if Qin Zheng offered a sky-high price, even if he sold everything he had, it might not be enough.
Qin Zheng glanced at Xia Jinzhong.
Xia Jinzhong was embarrassed and quickly closed his lips.
Qin Zheng said: "Sir Qu, the treasury is empty now, otherwise, the law will not be trampled on at will!"
Without waiting for Qu Zhengzhuo to speak, Qin Zheng changed the subject: "How much wealth does Lord Qu have? How much is the gift money and how much is obtained through other means? Only you know it clearly.
How about this? You keep the silver for your savings, and donate the rest. I'm doing this for your own good. If His Majesty confiscates it, not only will you lose money, but you'll also be in trouble!"
Donate all?
Qu Zhengzhuo looked at Qin Zheng in disbelief.
Are you doing this for my own good?
You are clearly threatening me!
What the hell is the difference between this and a house raid?
Xia Jinzhong shuddered. Qin Zheng, are you so cruel?
Aren’t you afraid of pushing Qu Zhengzhuo into a corner?