Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Chapter 156 Obtaining Evidence

Pei Xu and Gu Jiaorong left the county government office and walked on the street, feeling a sense of desolation.

"When we came here yesterday, we didn't get a close look at the scene. Now, I feel that even if Kou Youwei died ten times, it wouldn't be enough to atone for his sins."

Gu Jiaorong's tone was angry. Even though she had already made a judgment in her heart, she still couldn't control herself when she saw it with her own eyes.

Perhaps it was because she was born in a peaceful era, and even if natural disasters or man-made disasters occurred, the affected people would not have reached this point today.

Pei Xu squeezed her hand and said calmly, "Kou Youwei will pay the price for his mistakes. I will also find out who is behind him and will never let them go unpunished."

This is his responsibility and also his explanation to the people.

Gu Jiaorong naturally believed in Pei Xu. Even though Pei Xu sometimes did things unscrupulously, compared to others, he was somewhat just.

What's more, Pei Xu's situation is different from others, and many things he does may not be done sincerely.

Gu Jiaorong is not someone who dwells on the past; she is more focused on the present.

"I believe in you, Your Highness, but we need to hurry. Otherwise, if we are discovered, it will be even more difficult to deal with us once we reach Jinzhou City."

Even if Gu Jiaorong did not get involved in political affairs, she knew very well that once people were pushed into a corner, they would probably kill more people.

In the eyes of those corrupt officials, the lives of the people are not lives at all.

"It's natural."

Pei Xu nodded, he understood Gu Jiaorong's worries.

"I've already sent people to interrogate Kou Youwei and investigate who he gave gifts and money to every year. Let's get the evidence first, and we can handle the rest later. As for the people, opening the granaries and releasing grain is just the beginning; we also need to do other things. Having no harvest this year is already difficult, and if there's snow in the winter, it'll be even more difficult."

Pei Xu has a long-term vision, which reminds Gu Jiaorong of the plot in the original book.

The day Pei Xu started his rebellion was the day when the people of Dawn suffered in dire straits.

At one point, the emperor only wanted to strengthen his imperial power and ignored the lives of the people. However, after the locust plague, there was a drought. The people could not pay taxes, and the corrupt officials only knew how to exploit them.

Pei Xu was persecuted by the emperor again and almost died in the Tianlao.

The princess ran around and finally rescued Pei Xu. However, after being rescued, Pei Xu did not get absolute freedom, but was placed under house arrest.

It was in this context that Pei Xu started his rebellion.

But Gu Jiaorong has been with Pei Xu for such a long time now, and knows many of Pei Xu's secrets. She knows very well that it is only a matter of time before Pei Xu starts a rebellion, and it has nothing to do with natural disasters or man-made disasters.

He is just waiting until he is fully grown and the time is right.

"Your Majesty, you are very thoughtful."

Gu Jiaorong didn't say anything else. She looked at Pei Xu in front of her. He was obviously more politically savvy than the Pei Xu in the book and knew how to treat the people.

If such a person had no shortcomings, neither the Crown Prince, Pei Yunzhao nor Pei Yunqing would necessarily be his match.

Pei Yunqing might cause him a lot of trouble, but when it comes to political tactics, he might not be able to beat him.

Now Pei Yunqing is still pretending to be a loving father and a filial son in the palace, hoping to use the beauty to kill people with a borrowed knife, and Pei Xu's move can indeed win the hearts of the people.

Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people win the world.

As for what is written in history books, that is decided by the next emperor.

What's more, Pei Xu is also of royal blood, and his title is equally legitimate.

"We'll stay here for three days before we're on our way. I'll arrange for someone reliable to stay here, otherwise things will get messy once we leave."

Pei Xu pondered and said that he brought quite a few people this time, after all, Gu Jiaorong was with him.

But if he left too many people with him, it might be unsafe on the road, so he sent a message to transfer other people.

Gu Jiaorong was not aware of this, but she believed Pei Xu.

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Kou Youwei was a coward, and he blurted out everything when asked casually.

Perhaps because he was afraid that his truth would be exposed and his boss would deny it, he also kept a lot of evidence. This was good news for Pei Xu.

Pei Xu arrested Kou Youwei and waited until he returned to Beijing to punish him together.

After all, Kou Youwei is also a witness. If he is really killed, wouldn’t those parasites be proud?

Although Pei Xu was angry, he still had some rationality.

Although Gu Jiaorong felt that he deserved to die, she didn't care about how he would be dealt with.

In the past two days, she has been with Pei Xu and has met many people from Feng County.

Everyone knew that Feng County was improved due to the arrival of Prince Su Pei Xu, so everyone was grateful to Pei Xu.

After the granaries were opened and grain was released, the people no longer left the city to escape. They knew that they could survive by staying in their hometown.

When Pei Xu and Gu Jiaorong left Feng County, the people of Feng County lined the streets to see them off.

After the carriage left, Gu Jiaorong couldn't help but sigh.

"These people are not ignorant. Most of them are ordinary people who just want to survive. Now that you have saved them and given them a way to live, they naturally miss you in their hearts."

If Pei Xu really reaches that day, no matter whether she is there or not, Gu Jiaorong hopes that Pei Xu can still be like today, wholeheartedly serving the people and being loved by the people.

"I understand in my heart."

Pei Xu held her hand and pulled her into his arms.

He had been very busy during these few days in Feng County. Even at night, he was still looking at official documents. It was not until now, when they got on the carriage leaving Feng County, that he really had time to take a good look at the people around him.

Pei Xu naturally didn't do anything in the carriage. He just hugged Gu Jiaorong tightly and placed his hot big palm on her lower abdomen.

"I do this not only for myself, but also for our child. In the past, I went to the battlefield and killed countless people. Even the abbot of Dabei Temple said that I had committed too many sins in my life and I was afraid that I would not have a good ending. Now, I have you and my unborn child by my side. I don't believe that I will not have a good ending, but I am willing to do some good things and pray for our child."

When Pei Xu heard the monk's words before, he thought he was talking nonsense.

However, today, he is somewhat willing to believe that doing good deeds will bring good results.

"Your Highness, this is the nature of fighting on the battlefield. If you don't kill them, they will kill our people. Buddhism values compassion, so you may not understand, but I understand that you are not a murderer by nature, and everything you do is not done to commit murder."

Gu Jiaorong's expression was serious. In fact, if she hadn't transmigrated into the book herself, she would still be a supporter of atheism.

However, there is no need to explain this to Pei Xu.

"Our children will know that their father is a good man who cares about the people, not just some arrogant and powerful person who refuses to bow down to others."

Gu Jiaorong curled her eyes: She knows that too.

Pei Xu looked into her eyes and said nothing more, as if he already understood what she meant.