Great, it's just a lackey, we're saved!

Chapter 79 Bizarre Cases in the Capital!

Jiang Zao was being pulled along by Zi Yu, nervously rubbing her hands together.

Ziyu gently patted her: "Don't worry, Miss, everything is up to Sister Wei."

At this moment, the guards were enraged by Zhou Wei and gestured to the others who had surrounded them to take Zhou Wei down together.

Zhou Wei, however, had no patience to deal with this group of people.

There are still so many lucky heroines to deal with, how could my golden right foot have time to kick some nobody?

Let's get in line!

Taking out the Princess's Mansion token, Zhou Wei activated her "dog-like, Jiang-style" mode.

"Get out of my way!"

The gleaming token blinded everyone.

The guard's spear fell to the ground with a thud.

Then, a look of fear appeared on his face: "So it is the stewardess of the Princess's residence. I was blind and did not recognize your greatness. I hope you will forgive me."

Zhou Wei smiled and said, "Now, can Qiu Ming come out and talk to me?"

The guard quickly said, "Auntie, it's not that I deliberately prevented you from seeing her, but..."

Seeing his predicament, Zhou Wei waved her hand and said, "Just say what you want to say. I'll take care of it if the sky falls."

Upon hearing this, the guard replied, "Qiu Ming has been stripped of his military post by the General and imprisoned in the Five Cities Military Command's jail. There really is no General Qiu now."

Jiang Zao was shocked upon hearing this.

Then it dawned on me that what Xiao Yuanzhe had said was actually true.

Qiu Ming really offended General Lu Zhiyan, and now he's been imprisoned.

He knew nothing about it and foolishly brought fifty taels of silver, hoping that Qiu Ming could pull some strings to get Xiao Yuanzhe a position in the Five Cities Military Command.

It's a shame that she, who claims to be Qiu Ming's closest friend, didn't even know her friend was in trouble.

They absolutely deserve to be hit!

She broke free from Ziyu's hand, took the fifty taels of silver, and was about to step forward.

Zhou Wei turned and glanced at her: "Are you really fixated on these fifty taels?"

Jiang Zao blushed, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

They thought Zhou Wei thought fifty taels was too little.

"Aunt... I only have fifty taels of silver. I wonder if it can help General Qiu?"

Seeing Jiang Zao like this, even Zhou Wei, who was always a formidable fighter, felt somewhat helpless.

She gestured to Ziyu with her eyes.

Ziyu immediately understood, and holding the Ministry of Personnel's transfer order, she said to the crowd, "His Majesty has decreed that Qiu Ming be appointed as the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and specially granted permission to serve in the imperial court and to be in charge of the imperial prison. This is an imperial decree."

The guards were initially shocked, then they all knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

Ziyu said, "Now can we go and invite the new commander out?"

“Commander Qiu is a third-rank official, a head higher than your general.”

Do you all think Lu Zhiyan has the right to put Qiu Ming in jail?

The most unruly guard suddenly turned pale and shook his head in fright.

"Auntie is joking. General Qiu is a commander personally appointed by the Emperor. Only His Majesty can deal with the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the Great Zhou Dynasty. How dare the Five Cities Garrison detain the Commander?"

Ziyu nodded in satisfaction: "Then why don't you release them?"

The guards dared not delay any longer and led their men to invite Qiu Ming.

Not long after, Qiu Ming walked out of the Five Cities Garrison, looking disheveled.

Upon seeing Zhou Wei, he immediately understood what had happened!

He cupped his hands towards Zhou Wei and said, "Auntie, your kindness and virtue are unforgettable."

"Commander, I do have a favor to ask of you."

As Zhou Wei was speaking, she noticed that Qiu Ming's gaze was fixed on Jiang Zao, and his eyes were practically drooling!

Hey!

So you two are such close friends?

Qiu Ming was pleasantly surprised to see Jiang Zao: "Xiao Zao, what brings you here?"

Seeing that Qiu Ming was alright, Jiang Zao said truthfully, "Brother Qiu, I came to see you to ask you to find a job for Brother Yuan Zhe in the Five Cities Military Command... but now that you are no longer in the Five Cities Military Command, this matter is probably impossible."

Zhou Wei understood what he meant; it turned out that the falling flowers were willing, but the flowing water was indifferent.

Qiu Ming's face also darkened, and then he said, "Xiao Zhao, I am now the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. If Yuan Zhe is really willing, I will make plans for him. The three of us have known each other since childhood, and our relationship is extraordinary. You should take this money back."

Jiang Zao was overjoyed upon hearing this and thanked Qiu Ming repeatedly.

Before Jiang Zao took her leave, Zhou Wei suddenly said, "Miss Jiang, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to the Princess's residence to find me."

Ziyu also looked at Jiang Zao with a smile.

Jiang Zao, not understanding the situation, assumed Zhou Wei had just said it casually. He curtsied and left with his small bundle.

Watching Jiang Zao's retreating figure, Zhou Wei smiled.

Indeed, there is more than one Ning He in this world!

Jiang Zao's thoughts and ideas were just as "normal" as Ning He's.

"Sister Wei, this Miss Jiang is truly kind-hearted," Ziyu remarked.

Zhou Wei said, "Little Ziyu, you don't have to follow her example and spend money on scumbags. You'll be unlucky for the rest of your life."

Ziyu was taken aback, then looked at Qiu Ming and laughed.

"Sister Wei, does spending money on Lord Qiu count?"

"That doesn't count. Not everyone can be a scumbag."

Qiu Ming looked embarrassed; Zhou Wei really didn't treat him like an outsider.

"Aunt Zhou has come in person, is there something you wish to tell me?" Qiu Ming asked, bowing respectfully.

"Lord Qiu, the Embroidered-Robe Envoy is skilled in investigation. Could you please keep an eye out for any strange events or cases that may have occurred in the capital recently?"

This question sparked some clues in Qiu Ming's mind.

He immediately said, "Aunt, in the past few days, the guards of the Five Cities Garrison in the capital have received several reports, all of which involve murder."

"The deceased were all young men and women, and what's even more bizarre is that their hearts had been removed before they died."

Ziyu covered her mouth in fright. How come she hadn't heard a word about such a terrifying thing?

"Lord Qiu, several people have died, why hasn't the Prefect of the Capital issued any notices?"

Qiu Ming smiled helplessly, sighing at Zi Yu's naivety.

"Aunt, this is right under the emperor's nose. How can we let everyone know about this?"

"Officials in the capital will naturally try to cover it up for as long as possible."

"Anyway, those who die are just ordinary people from the lower classes, who will speak up for them?"

"Although the Prefect of the Capital did not issue a proclamation, the people naturally know how to seek advantage and avoid harm. In the past few days, before the curfew was imposed, there were hardly any people walking on the streets."

Ziyu felt heartbroken upon hearing this; a ruthless killer who could rip out people's hearts and livers was operating in the capital.

The government officials didn't try to arrest him; they just covered his mouth.

That's absolutely outrageous!

Zhou Wei immediately caught Hu Youniang's scent.

Without the national fortune dagger, this fox spirit could no longer maintain her form and could only resort to the evil method of consuming human hearts.

However, the capital city is the capital, and killing people like this is not a long-term solution.

They'll be exposed eventually!

In her previous life, Hu Youniang did not have this problem.

With the dagger by her side, her cultivation progressed smoothly, allowing her to have the leisure to be intimate with Chu Tiance.

She also used all sorts of seductive tricks to provoke Jiang Yueli repeatedly, forcing the princess into a state of extreme mental stress, almost driving her insane.

Hu Youniang later became the wife of a third-rank scholar and eventually received the title of a first-rank noblewoman.

Chu Tianze was unaware that she was a spirit!

Now that she no longer has a dagger to protect herself, Hu Youniang is struggling to maintain her identity, and she could be exposed if she is not careful.

I wonder if, at that time, facing this heart-devouring monster, Chu Tianze, who values ​​his reputation and future above all else, would still be able to fiercely protect his wife?

I'm actually looking forward to it.