The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 103 Kill me before you are qualified to kill him

Xia Bitu snorted again: "If everyone learns the Red Dance, what use will your Fu Zhen Sect be to me?"

"Jinzhong begs godfather to let Hongwu go. I guarantee with my life that Hongwu knows nothing and will not threaten godfather's plan!"

Xia Bitu stared at Xia Jinzhong and asked in a cold tone, "I can let Hong Wu go, but I want the entire Fu Zhen Sect to be buried with me. Are you willing?"

Xia Jinzhong's body was shaking and cold sweat was pouring down, but he couldn't even utter a word to beg for mercy.

Xia Bitu looked at Xia Jinzhong, his gaze shifting from sharp to disappointed. "Jinzhong, if Qin Zheng were you, what do you think he would do at this moment?"

Xia Jinzhong was stunned.

Xia Bitu sighed, "Jinzhong, you disappoint me. I could have trained Hongwu to be a death warrior, but I didn't. Have you ever thought about why?"

Xia Jinzhong's heartbeat suddenly quickened. He looked up at Xia Jinzhong and asked uncertainly, "Godfather didn't intend to involve her in this?"

Xia Bitu gave a helpless smile: "You still don't understand. Come with me!"

The secret room in the Prime Minister's Mansion was actually a mourning hall!

There was only an incense table inside, with an incense burner on it. The burner was full of ash, and there were still remnants of three incense sticks.

Behind the incense burner is a spirit tablet with four words on it: The Position of Qinxin.

There was a portrait hanging on the wall above.

Xia Jinzhong looked at the portrait in amazement.

The painting shows a beautiful woman holding a pipa, wearing a white silk dress, with a graceful figure, a face like a silver plate, eyes like autumn water, and a smile like a spring breeze.

Although she is not a beauty that can topple a city, she is enough to captivate everyone.

"Mother!" Xia Jinzhong looked at the portrait and was shocked!

Xia Bitu also looked at the portrait at this moment. His expression and eyes were full of infinite tenderness. He said softly:

"She was the previous leader of the Fu Zhen Sect. At that time, I was responsible for eliminating the remaining members of the Fu Zhen Sect. In order to kill me, she changed her name to Qin Xin and deliberately approached me. I did have true feelings for her."

Xia Jinzhong was stunned!

Xia Bitu paused and continued, "When she found the opportunity to assassinate me, I was shocked and furious. She hurt my sincerity and betrayed my true feelings for her. In a rage, I killed her."

Xia Jinzhong's body trembled and his fists clenched.

Xia Bitu smiled bitterly, "She's ridiculous. Before she died, she actually begged me to protect the Restoration of Chastity and you and your siblings... She also asked me to fulfill her wish of restoring the Great Chastity... And I actually agreed to her request..."

Xia Bitu was confused and looked at Xia Bitu in astonishment.

Xia Bitu sighed deeply. "Jinzhong, you should know why Dazhen fell. A dynasty with a foolish and incompetent emperor and a people in dire straits—not even Heaven would allow it to exist. You shouldn't blame Daqian for your hatred. But I know that no matter what, you won't give up your dream of restoring your country, because it's your mission."

Xia Jinzhong stood there in a daze, still unable to recover from his shock.

Xia Bitu looked at Xia Jinzhong and said, "Since I promised your mother, I will not break my promise. I will always support you and provide everything you need to the best of my ability."

Xia Jinzhong couldn't believe it.

Since he was a child, his tribesmen told him that Xia Bitu was the enemy who killed his mother.

He had no choice but to acknowledge the thief as his father, because he not only shouldered the revenge for his mother's murder, but also the mission of restoring his country!

"Jinzhong, I have done everything I could before. I will still help you in the future. However, restoring the country is the mission of your Fuzhen Sect. I only do what I can and what I should do. Don't forget, my surname is Xia!" Xia Bitu said seriously.

Xia Jinzhong didn't say anything. He knew that this was one of the reasons why his adoptive father had not yet dethroned the empress, because his adoptive father didn't want the Daqian Dynasty to be in chaos!

"Jinzhong, I'm really disappointed in you! I know you really want to kill me and avenge your mother. Unfortunately, over the years, you haven't even had the courage to try once. You are far worse than your mother, you are not even as good as a woman!" Xia Bitu said bluntly.

Xia Jinzhong was so embarrassed that his face turned red!

Over the years, Xia Bitu had indeed given him many opportunities to assassinate him, but he hadn't dared to act. This was because Xia Bitu was too cunning, and in his eyes, these opportunities were all traps!

At this moment, Xia Bitu, like an old father who hopes his son will become successful, patted Xia Jinzhong on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"If you can kill me one day, you will be qualified to be Qin Zheng's opponent. If you can't kill me, there will be no hope for you to restore the Zhen Sect!"

"Light some incense for her and kowtow to her!" Xia Bitu turned and left...

Xia Jinzhong stood there in a daze, feeling mixed emotions...

When Qin Zheng returned to the Junior Tutor's Mansion, he saw Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin and Xia Mo Ning having dinner.

Su Xiaoman stood by, feeling very angry!

Xia Mo Ning was gnawing on a chicken leg. Her mouth was greasy and her face was covered in oil stains.

Wei Xuelin was eating rice with braised pork on top, and he was wolfing it down.

His mouth was also full of grease and there were a few grains of rice stuck on his face.

Seeing Qin Zheng coming back, Wei Xuelin's face turned red and he was about to stand up.

Qin Zheng waved his hand: "Taifu, don't be polite. This is at home."

"Your cooking skills are so good!" Wei Xuelin began to chew slowly and politely.

Xia Mo Ning ignored that and concentrated on eating the chicken leg.

"Sir, I should have waited for you, but I couldn't stop them, could I?"

Su Xiaoman huffed.

Qin Zheng rubbed Su Xiaoman's hair: "It's okay, my Xiaoman will definitely save the best for me!"

"Sir, how did you know?" Su Xiaoman smiled.

"My Xiaoman is the best to me, how could I not know?" Qin Zheng said with a smile.

Su Xiaoman's pretty face flushed: "Sir, the water is ready, wash your hands first. I'll go serve the meal." After saying that, she ran into the kitchen happily.

After Qin Zheng washed his hands, he sat down next to Wei Xuelin. Just as he was about to speak, Wei Xuelin hurriedly said, "Don't talk while eating or sleeping, or the braised pork will get cold soon!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "Master, you are old, eat less greasy food!"

Wei Xuelin nodded, but continued to put the braised pork into his mouth.

Seeing this, Qin Zheng thought, okay, let him be.

Su Xiaoman brought the hot food over and then sat down to eat.

Qin Zheng also concentrated on eating. The chef's cooking skills were really good.

Wei Xuelin was full and put down his chopsticks. There was not a single grain of rice in the bowl.

There are still two on the face.

Qin Zheng did not remind him, fearing that the Grand Tutor would feel embarrassed.

An old scholar like the Taifu rarely loses his manners and rarely acts cute.

Wei Xuelin had a very satisfied expression on his face: "Master, are you really going to resign?"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "How is that possible? I'm just taking this opportunity to give His Majesty a chance to escape..."

He did not hide anything and told her his plan in full.

Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin looked at Qin Zheng and said admiringly, "I was wondering how a young master could be so narrow-minded."

At this time, Xia Mo Ning was also full. She touched her round belly and said to the Grand Tutor, "Grand Tutor, I didn't lie, did I? I said my master must be setting a trap!"

Wei Xuelin nodded: "That's a sure thing!"

Xia Mo Ning glanced at Qin Zheng with a proud look, that look was like, I'm awesome!

Qin Zheng: “…”

Su Xiaoman looked at Xia Mo Ning, then at the Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin, and suddenly burst out laughing.

Xia Mo Ning glared at Su Xiao Man: "Xiao Man, what are you laughing at? Can you laugh at me and make me eat?"

Now Xia Mo Ning and Su Xiao Man have become familiar with each other.

Xia Mo Ning doesn't have the airs of a princess, and Su Xiaoman is not afraid of her.

Su Xiaoman smiled and took out a small round mirror inlaid with red plastic from her sleeve and showed it to Xia Mo Ning.

Xia Mo Ning suddenly exclaimed: "What is this? How come it's clearer than a bronze mirror?"

Su Xiaoman's face changed. Oh no, I was careless and took the wrong thing.

This is a sample from Hongtong County, a reward given to her by the adults.

She had forgotten about it and thought that there was a small bronze mirror in her sleeve.

Su Xiaoman looked at Qin Zheng at a loss.

Qin Zheng said calmly: "This is a new product developed by Hongtong County, a beauty mirror, and it has not yet been mass-produced!" Su Xiaoman was relieved to see that the adults were not angry.

Xia Mo Ning can't put it down.

Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin's eyes widened as well: "Princess, let me see."

Xia Mo Ning looked at the Grand Tutor cautiously: "Grand Tutor, be a role model for others!"

Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin: "..."

"I'm just taking a look, I won't take away anyone's love!"

Only then did Xia Ning hand the mirror to Wei Xuelin.

Wei Xuelin took it and looked at it carefully. The more he looked, the wider his eyes became. "Is this me? Why is it so old?"

Qin Zheng and the other two: "..."

I thought the Master could say something.

Taifu Wei Xuelin also couldn't let it go, but due to his status, he returned the mirror to Xia Mo Ning.

He also quietly wiped the rice grains off his cheeks with his sleeves.

Xia Mo Ning looked at Su Xiaoman and immediately put on a pitiful look: "Xiaoman, you are the best!"

Su Xiaoman was anxious, and she knew what Xia Mo Ning meant.

But this was a gift from an adult!

But, Xia Mo Ning is Her Royal Highness the Princess!

Even if she is not afraid, she still has to consider the adults.

But, she couldn't bear it!

Just when he was hesitating, Qin Zheng said, "Xiao Man, bring all the samples here and let Taifu and Mo Ning choose one."

"Yes!" Su Xiaoman was happy. What's mine is still mine.

After a while, Su Xiaoman came back holding a small mahogany box.

When you open it, you’ll see a dozen colorful makeup mirrors inside!

The shells come in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, as well as rainbow-colored plastic and copper shells, which are very beautiful.

Swish!

Xia Mo Ning directly snatched the pink one.

Taifu Wei Xuelin looked embarrassed, but still took a green one.

Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed. The Grand Tutor wouldn't...

Qin Zheng picked up the rainbow-colored makeup mirror and handed it to Xia Mo Ning: "Mo Ning, give this to your sister."

Xia Mo frowned and smiled, and quickly took it. This time she completely let it go. If she had it and her sister didn't, wouldn't she have snatched it from her?

Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin carefully put away the mirror and asked, "How did you achieve such a skill?"

Qin Zheng smiled faintly: "I can only tell you that this mirror is made of plexiglass. Everything else is confidential!"

"..." Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin nodded: "That's right, this is a business secret!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

I thought the Grand Tutor would get to the bottom of it.

Wei Xuelin suddenly touched his chin and said, "Since they can produce small mirrors, they must be able to produce large mirrors, right?"

Qin Zheng secretly praised, it is true that old people become more cunning.

"The samples are already available and will be officially on the shelves when the department store opens."

"Where are the samples?" Taifu and Xia Mo Ning asked almost at the same time.

Qin Zheng looked at Taifu and Xia Mo Ning cautiously: "There are not many samples, only two of each style. They are for promotional purposes only, and you can't take them away!"

Taifu and Xia Mo Ning said in unison: "I promise not to take it away!"

In the warehouse!

Taifu and Xia Mo Ning were lost.

There are not only large mirrors here, but also many plexiglass and plastic products, as well as many products they have never seen before.

Colorful and very beautiful!

The Grand Tutor was still able to maintain his dignity.

Xia Mo Ning was holding a box of colorful plexiglass jewelry, her eyes reddened: "Qin Zheng, I want it!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Wouldn't it be better to explain it more clearly?

Decisive refusal: "We agreed, I promise not to."

"Master..." Xia Mo Ning cried, and this time she really cried.

I like it so much that I cried.

Qin Zheng sighed: "Yes, but there is a condition!"

Xia Mo Ning suddenly perked up: "I agree to everything!"

"..." Qin Zheng said: "You have to help us with publicity!"

Xia Mo Ning's eyes widened: "Do we even need to advertise this? If we put it on the shelves, I guarantee it will sell out!"

Qin Zheng said, "At present, the market demand has been confirmed, and supply will definitely exceed demand. However, there is no base amount of silver that people are willing to pay, so the price has not yet been set."

Xia Mo Ning understood and patted her towering chest: "Master, leave it to me!"

Qin Zheng really wanted to remind his female apprentice to be gentle and not break anything...

Wei Xuelin suddenly said, "Young Master, can we talk in private?"

Qin Zheng was startled: "Okay!"

The two walked into the study.

Soon the two came out again.

Qin Zheng looked calm as he said to Xia Mo Ning, "By the way, Mo Ning, there's something you need to tell His Majesty..."

Xia Mo Ning and the Grand Tutor returned with smiles on their faces and a lot of gains.

"Sir, are you just going to give them away for nothing?" Su Xiaoman was so heartbroken that she almost cried.

Qin Zheng ruffled Su Xiaoman's hair. "It's not free. This saves a lot of money compared to advertising and hiring spokespersons. If you ask the Grand Tutor and the Princess to be the spokespersons, how much do you think it would cost?"

Su Xiaoman suddenly realized...

Qin Zheng said, "Get ready. We'll go to North City tomorrow to do some disguised reconnaissance."

"Yes, sir!" Su Xiaoman was very happy that the sir began to use her.