Cao Zheng was stunned, obviously not believing that she actually knew that she was raising people outside.

Normally, she controls the concubines at home very strictly. If she knew there was a concubine outside, would she still cause a quarrel?

But she made no movement at all. Cao Zheng thought that he had hidden it well, but he didn't expect that she had known about it for a long time and had kept such a secret.

Seemingly guessing what he was thinking, Ma turned around and said very calmly: "After all, we are a husband and wife. You have done so many unscrupulous things outside, so you have to let me do it for you." Looking for a way out? You think you can avoid being held accountable for raising people outside. It’s impossible. If she gets involved in your affairs, she and you two bastards will both die! "

As she spoke, a very happy smile appeared on her face, as if she had finally come through after so many years of forbearance.

Cao Zheng wanted to kill this vicious woman, but he was pinned to the ground and couldn't move at all.

Qin Jian was a little shocked after reading the evidence. He had to say something awesome. This information was more complete than what Zheng Fei gave. It involved many people and was accurate to the specific details. The amount of money, if these things are handed over, the officials in the DPRK and China can be wiped out again.

What’s even more amazing is that Ma is really smart and has taken care of herself. Even if Cao Zheng is cut to pieces, she can still survive as a family member. The most serious thing is that Exiled.

Ma’s natal family has not been involved in these matters at all and will not be implicated. As long as they have a conscience, they can save Ma. It can be said that in this turmoil, Ma’s family can really survive. retreat.

On the contrary, Cao Zheng’s beloved wife’s natal family is having a hard time. The wife’s family all depends on Cao Zheng for their livelihood. They have helped do a lot of things over the years and cannot be separated from each other.

According to Ma's statement, the whole family in the outer chamber must die.

That’s why Ma can laugh so freely.

After such a commotion, Cao Zheng knew that he was destined to die. He didn't even have the strength to struggle. He was breathing heavily on the ground. He had to admit that he had lost completely.

"Take them all away."

All the masters of the prefecture were imprisoned. All the seized money and evidence were clearly counted and sealed, and Qin Jian personally submitted a letter. Emperor, let the Emperor decide how to deal with this matter.

It is said that on the night when the Cao family was sent to prison, Cao Shulan was severely beaten by her sister-in-law in prison. If she had not coveted things that did not belong to her, she would not have offended Peng Yuan. It would not have developed to the point where it is today.

Cao Shulan already had a fever, but she was tortured like this and almost lost half of her life.

Surprisingly, Ma was also in the same cell with her. He watched her being beaten but remained indifferent, as if the person being beaten was not her daughter at all. She closed her eyes and meditated in the corner the whole time.

When Jiang Jiuniang heard about this the next day, she praised Ma, thinking that this was the person who could really do great things.

She said to Peng Yuan mysteriously: "Do you think Mr. Ma really doesn't care about that daughter?"

"That's it, it should be true. "

Peng Yuan was a little confused and said again: "She can do this to her husband. Now it doesn't seem very strange that she doesn't care about her daughter's life or death."

"That's not the case. You have far underestimated the Ma family. Maybe even Cao Shulan didn't see her mother's intention."

Jiang Jiuniang expressed her guess: "According to what I said about Ma family before. From what I know about this person, she quite loves Cao Shulan, and it’s not like she’s pretending. Then, it’s impossible for her to say that she doesn’t care about Cao Shulan and really doesn’t care about her. In contrast, I think this is what Ma did to train Cao Shulan. It's just an illusion."

The king gave birth to a bronze, which was somewhat troublesome. Perhaps he wanted to take this opportunity to train her. After all, Cao Shulan was not married yet, so she might be able to rely on one in the future. A reliable marriage saves the lives of their mother and daughter.

Ma's feelings are very complicated. She doesn't want to be like many mothers who love their children without asking for anything in return. On the contrary, she needs something in return and needs to see benefits in her children before she can consider whether to continue to love her. child.

Peng Yuan seemed to understand, and asked: "Then you mean, if Cao Shulan fails to pass this test, Ma may give up on her?"

"Definitely."

Jiang Jiuniang added without thinking, "But human nature is very complicated, and the specific outcome depends on her final choice."

Peng Yuan said that she had learned something. Even though Sister Jiu didn’t care about anything, she actually knew all about it.

On the contrary, if you don’t care, you really don’t care. No wonder you are always remembered.

When something happened to the Cao family, no one took care of the affairs in the magistrate's office. It happened that there was nothing going on in the military camp. With Prince Jing watching, Qin Jian continued to accompany his wife, so the affairs of the magistrate's office were ignored. Leave it to Lu Baichuan to handle.

During this period, they have been guarding the border. When Cao Zheng took office, he did not dare to make any small moves, but there was no mess to clean up. Lu Baichuan was very leisurely every day, and he still had time to accompany Jiang Jiuniang. Looking at the workshop, life is very comfortable.

More than half a month later, the person Jiang Jiuniang asked for from the emperor came, and also came with him from the imperial court to govern Tongcheng.He Liancheng's officials, whose team was very large, came to Huizhou City and saw that Huizhou City was developing so well. They were all surprised. The officials who thought that the border environment was harsh and difficult to treat, instantly saw hope.

That night, Lu Baichuan hosted a dinner. He briefly explained what happened to Cao Zheng, the prefect of Huizhou, and then talked about other things. Not many people cared about it, so he quickly exposed it.

After the banquet, everyone stayed in Huizhou City to rest, and set off to Tongcheng and Liancheng to take office the next day. However, the person sent by the emperor alone to Jiang Jiuniang stayed in Huizhou City.

They are absolutely loyal to the emperor. Jiang Jiuniang does not have to worry about them doing things that are harmful to the collective interests, but they still have to say ugly things in front of them. In addition to Jiang Jiuniang’s same requirements for ordinary employees, There is also an additional point: just because you are sent by the emperor, you cannot think that you are superior to others and bully ordinary employees in the workshop. If you are found out, you will be sent directly back to the emperor.

"Do you all understand? You are all the emperor's face. If anyone does something shameful and stupid, I will never forgive him lightly. When the time comes, he will return it to the emperor, whether dead or alive. It’s your life.”

Jiang Jiuniang has always been kind and powerful, and she has a clear distinction between public and private affairs. She will not tolerate everything just because they are the people given by the emperor.

After all, this is a business she leads. She is the big boss, so she naturally has to follow his arrangements.

There are really people who feel that they are superior to others, but when Jiang Jiuniang said this, they immediately stopped thinking. They all know this person's methods and will never dare to make mistakes easily.

　“Yes, ma’am.”