The closer they got to the governor's residence, the more luxurious the houses became. However, GongYimo's eyes were cold. This luxurious house was not something a remote city like Zhao City could afford. She wondered how many people's wealth had been plundered!
When they arrived at the governor's residence, Bai Qiyou personally brought GongYimo to see the governor. Obviously, he was eager to claim credit.
It was a large courtyard, and as soon as Gong Yi entered, she smelled the fragrance of a woman's cosmetics. Gong Yi Mo frowned as she watched the man in front of her lead her to the backyard. Obviously, this was not the first time he had done this.
Finally, GongYimo saw the legendary governor, He Ze, among the women.
He Ze looked feminine while the local men were more boorish. Obviously, He Ze was not a local of Zhao City.
The moment he saw GongYimo, he pushed away all the women around him and walked towards her in a daze.
"Qiyou, where did you get this beauty from? Beautiful … She's too beautiful!"
He reached out to touch GongYimo's face but was avoided by GongYimo. He Ze raised his eyebrows. Bai Qiyou said.
"Sir, I have something important to report!"
He Ze's eyes stared straight at Gong Yi Mo. "Nothing is more important than this official's enjoyment of women …"
Bai Qiyou frowned and blocked in front of GongYimo. "Sir, it's also something related to women!"
Bai Qiyou was originally displeased with He Ze's presence. However, He Ze became interested after hearing what he said.
"What's the matter?"
Bai Qiyou said, "The capital's Grand Princess Feng Guirong is coming. According to the princess's ceremonial entourage, she will be here in about a month."
GongYimo's name was well-known even in the border city. He Ze retracted his gaze from GongYimo and frowned.
"What is she here for?" However, he thought of something and smiled wickedly. "I wonder if this Grand Princess Gu is beautiful …"
"I heard that she will be leaving Zhao City for Yuqi." After thinking for a while, Bai Qiyou continued, "Furthermore, the First Princess is very beautiful. She's even more beautiful than the woman behind me!"
He Ze was overjoyed when he heard this. "Is this princess sick? She doesn't know how to enjoy the splendor and wealth. She wants to go to Yuqi. Does she have a death wish? But if she is really that beautiful … perhaps I can become the Prince Consort? I wonder how the princess tastes … "
Bai Qiyou laughed inwardly at his ignorance of the immensity of heaven and earth, but he said solemnly, "Your Excellency, you should give up on this idea. I heard that the First Princess of Gu State is deeply loved by the Emperor. She is upright and likes to meddle in other people's business. If she sees the desolate city and the prosperous Governor's Mansion, I'm afraid she will complain to the Emperor!"
Only then did He Ze become serious. Complain? Thinking about how he had been desperately raising taxes for the past few years, he became a little scared.
"This First Princess wouldn't be so nosy, right?"
Bai Qiyou said without changing his expression, "I heard that he abhors evil as if it were his enemy, and he especially … especially hates corrupt officials …"
"What should we do then?!"
He Ze was a little anxious. He was the legitimate son of the capital's clan. Because he had offended someone, he was sent to this damned place for ten years. It was not easy for him to live a comfortable life, but the capital sent a princess here. If it was someone else, it would be fine to bribe them. But for a princess, how could he bribe a man?
GongYimo looked coldly at Bai Qiyou's nonsense. Abhors evil as if it were his enemy? Meddles in other people's business? Why didn't she know that she had such a temper?
Seeing that He Ze was anxious, Bai Qiyou sneered in his heart, "It's not that there is no solution, but … I don't know if Your Excellency is willing to do it …"
When He Ze heard this, he quickly said, "Quickly say it! What's the solution? "
Bai Qiyou pretended to think for a moment before saying, "Now that the taxes in the city are strict, everyone is complaining. When the First Princess sees it, she will definitely not be happy. But Your Excellency, before the First Princess comes, you can request for an imperial decree to exempt all taxes. This document will take exactly one month. When the First Princess comes and sees the document, you can say that the Governor's Mansion is so luxurious because the people are deeply grateful and specially renovated it for you, and not because of plundering …"
"This …" He Ze was not happy, "Is this feasible?"
"Why not?" Bai Qiyou took a step forward and said, "This is just for show. However, the Gu Country's First Princess doesn't look easy to fool. That's why we need evidence like a document. However, she's gone, and you continue to collect taxes, who can control you?"
GongYimo slightly raised her eyebrows. You can't say it like that. Although the taxes in Zhao City were high, there was still a reason. But once the document says that he will no longer collect taxes, then when he collects taxes again in the future, it will be a serious crime!
This Bai Qiyou, seems like he wants to harm people …
But she was happy to watch the show. Let's wait and see.
He Ze was still hesitating, but Bai Qiyou had already stepped aside. He pointed at GongYimo and said, "This matter cannot be delayed, or else the document will not be sent before the First Princess arrives. Seeing that I have found you such a beauty, please bear with it for this period of time."
The moment Bai Qiyou stepped aside, He Ze looked at GongYimo and nodded repeatedly. He probably did not know what he had agreed to. GongYimo smiled. She did not expect that she had the ability to bring disaster to the country and the people.
Bai Qiyou saw He Ze's anxious look and could not help but say, "Then I will ask the Left Advisor to draft the document. But what if he doesn't believe that this is your order?"
He Ze hurriedly pulled out a waist token and gave it to him, "Go, go!" Don't get in his way!
Bai Qiyou received the waist token and left excitedly. Before he left, he looked at GongYimo with contempt. Seeing that she did not cry or make a fuss, he despised her in his heart.
Hmph, enjoy this last bit of prosperity! This He Ze, I'm afraid that he will not live for long … Thinking of this, he smiled and walked out. He seemed to be very proud.
The women in the courtyard were staring at GongYimo covetously. They felt that she was their biggest threat. GongYimo glanced at them and finally her eyes fell on He Ze.
At this moment, Bai Qiyou had already walked out. He Ze impatiently rushed over, but GongYimo reached out and pressed a gold medal against his forehead.
He Ze impatiently pushed her hand away, but he could not move it. He then looked at what she was holding in her hand. It would have been better if he did not see it. Once he saw it, he was so scared that his legs went soft and he knelt down with a plop!
That gold medal was actually written with the words "As if I am here in person"!
In an instant, all of his anxiousness disappeared. He cursed Bai Qiyou a hundred and eighty times in his heart! But it was obvious that Bai Qiyou did not know this woman's identity. Otherwise, he would not have brought her here.
"Your … Your Excellency, this humble subject did not know that Your Excellency had arrived. May I know Your Excellency's identity?" He Ze's face was pale as he asked in a trembling voice.
"My identity?" GongYimo finally spoke. This was the first time she had spoken since she came in. She smiled lightly and said indifferently.
"I … am the princess that you wanted to marry just now — Feng Gui Rongji."
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