Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

Seeing that Gu Xiling didn't say anything, Zhou Jin thought that Gu Xiling had misunderstood, "Madam, I didn't go. Wang Shiwen asked me to go, but I didn't know what Honglianfang was. It was Brother Zhao Xiangyun who told me."

Gu Xiling raised her head and looked at Zhou Jin. "It's right that you don't go! Isn't it strange that a place like this suddenly appeared in a place like the capital? Besides, it's easy to get sick in brothels, and men's homosexuality is more likely to get sick, and it's the kind of disease that can't be cured."

Song was startled. "Jin'er, if you don't go now, you can't go in the future. If you dare to do anything stupid, I will break your legs."

Zhou Jin quickly explained, "Mother, am I the kind of person who doesn't know what's good for me? I don't even go to brothels, let alone those places."

"It's right not to go. You see, Wang Shiwen will not have a good ending." Song said, "By the way, you should also stay away from Yuan Zhen. He is also a bad boy."

Zhou Jin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Mother, don't worry, I know. The appearance of Honglianfang is indeed strange. But there were such places in the capital before, but they were not so grand."

Gu Xiling frowned slightly, "There are people behind every brothel, and this Honglianfang is no exception. Who is the power behind it?"

Zhou Jin gently patted Gu Xiling's arm and said, "My dear, don't worry. I'm not going anyway. If we don't investigate who is behind this, someone will soon investigate."

"My husband is right." Gu Xiling smiled. She had already found out. Since her father-in-law was not at home, Zhou Jin would definitely send someone to investigate.

After dinner, Zhou Jin returned to the study, called Zhou Twelve, and asked him to secretly investigate Honglianfang.

At this time, not only the Changning Marquisate was investigating, but anyone with some power in the capital also went to investigate.

Such a huge momentum should not be underestimated.

Song didn't pay attention to these things. She took out the letter written by Marquis Changning. She had already read the letter written by the marquis to her and hid it in the box on the dressing table.

They are an old couple, but they still write such shameful words.

Although she complained in her heart, Song couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth.

"This is a letter from your father."

Zhou Jin took it, opened the letter, and read it at a glance. "Father is doing well in Beijing City. Don't worry about us."

Gu Xiling asked: "Didn't father mention Xie Jin and Sister Rong?"

Zhou Jin's expression was complicated, and he sighed, "You can read it yourself. Although my father didn't say it explicitly in the letter, he did say that your judgment is correct. I guess Xie Jin really took risks and acted rashly."

Gu Xiling took the letter and read it carefully. "I hope the general can find it in time and reduce the casualties of soldiers."

Zhou Jin shook his head, "I hope Xie Jin can learn his lesson this time and study hard instead of doing anything to get promoted."

Song shook his head, "In fact, Xie Jin has been promoted four times in one year, which is rare since the founding of Kangguo."

"Jin'er, you can't do this. Although you have made great achievements this year with Xiling's help, you must not be proud and complacent. You should work hard in the Agricultural Department."

"Whether it's discovering improved varieties, compiling agricultural books, or improving agricultural tools, you must seek truth from facts and not falsify information. You are still young, as long as you take one step at a time, you will be promoted sooner or later."

"Besides, your father is now a third-rank official, and you are already a fifth-rank official. It is not allowed for father and son to serve in the same court according to convention. I guess that when your father returns from disaster relief, you will be sent out."

There was reluctance in Song's eyes, but there was nothing she could do.

The father already holds a high position, and if the son were also in the court, it would affect his performance, and he would also have to avoid suspicion.

However, when it comes to external affairs, there are not so many taboos.

Song had talked with Marquis Changning, so she was mentally prepared.

Fortunately, she is pregnant and will give birth in early summer next year.

By then, there will be a younger one by her side, and when the older one goes out, she won’t be too lonely.

At this time in the northern city.

General Wang looked at Xie Jin with a sullen face, "My military order was to drive away those Northern Rong people, not to pursue them. But what did you do? You dared to go deep into the enemy's territory alone with only two hundred people. You are so skilled and brave that you broke out after being surrounded by the Northern Rong people."

"What about the soldiers who went out with you? They were all brave warriors of Kangguo. They didn't have to die in the battle, but you disobeyed military orders and acted on your own. You relied on your few military tactics that were only on paper to achieve unprecedented success with a small force. You were too presumptuous."

Xie Jin lowered his head. It was indeed he who took the risk this time.

Several small-scale victories made him start to become arrogant. He thought the general was too conservative and should pursue the victory and expand the results.

But they didn't expect that the other side lured the enemy deep into their territory. Originally, there were only more than a hundred Beirong soldiers, and thousands of them came to support the siege.

At that time, he did not dare to fight and led his men to break out, but the enemy was fierce and many soldiers died under the bows and arrows of the Beirong soldiers.

"General, I know I was wrong and I will never make the same mistake again." Xie Jin did not dare to refute. This time, more than 200 people gave chase, but only a few came back.

This was the battle with the highest number of casualties since the war with the Northern Rong began.

General Wang looked at Xie Jin with great disappointment. He had originally thought that he was a promising talent, but now it seemed that he was indeed of no use.

Someone told him about Xie Jin, who was promoted four times in one year and acted in a changeable and reckless manner.

He saw that Xie Jin had behaved well in the previous few times and was able to complete his transfer orders, so he let him do more important things.

Now, not only were so many soldiers killed or injured, but these soldiers did not need to be sacrificed at all. It was because of Xie Jin's reckless advance that they lost their precious lives.

"For disobeying military orders, you will be punished with fifty military sticks. You are now suspended from commanding troops and asked to reflect on your mistakes. I will record your previous contributions and your failure to perform your duties. When the fighting is suspended, I will report to His Majesty and ask His Majesty to make the decision."

"General, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me and let me continue to serve you." Xie Jin was anxious. He was not afraid of being beaten with fifty military sticks, but he was afraid that the general would suspend his position and he would not be able to continue to stay in the army to make merit.

When His Majesty hears of this, he will certainly be very disappointed.

As a result, his plan to accumulate military merits on the border was shattered.

If I am kicked out of the barracks, I will get nothing and be despised by His Majesty.

General Wang said in a deep voice: "You should take good care of your injuries!"

General Wang signaled to the officers around him and ordered the executioners to hit hard.

Fifty military sticks were hit heavily on Xie Jin's buttocks and thighs, leaving his skin and flesh exposed. He was carried back to his house in Beijing City.

Xie An was a servant. When he saw Xie Jin being beaten to pieces, he was so frightened that his face turned pale and his legs went weak.

Gu Xirong was still in the city giving porridge to the victims. If the victims caught a cold, they could also get a bowl of medicine from the big pot next to them.

Compared to Xie Jin being beaten, Gu Xirong's side was making steady progress, forming a sharp contrast with Xie Jin.