I have a supermarket system, shocking the whole court

Zhou Jintao's reaction clearly showed that he recognized Ning Ning.

Originally, Ning Ning's disguise was only to deceive the people who were following her when she entered and exited Zhou Jintao's mansion, and she had no intention of hiding it from Zhou Jintao.

When she was recognized by Zhou Jintao, she didn't say anything and followed Zhou Jintao into the study.

Zhou Jintao carefully closed the study door, then pulled Ning Ning up with a nervous look on his face.

"Good boy, you are Ning Ning, right?"

"Yes, niece greets Uncle Zhou. I am sorry that I came here in a hurry and my manners are not good. Uncle Zhou, please forgive me."

"Oh, it's already this critical moment, why are you still talking about etiquette? What's going on? Didn't you disappear? Why are you here? No, what I mean is, since you have already escaped, why did you come to the capital? Do you know how dangerous it is here? If you don't value your life, you should also value the opportunities your parents have created for you."

Ning Ning did not answer, but looked at Zhou Jintao seriously: "Uncle Zhou, you can say this today, which means you also believe that my father is innocent, right?"

"Well, of course I believe him, but what's the point of me believing him? Now that your father is dead, there is no evidence to prove anything. The result is all decided by the person behind the scenes."

"No, it's not time yet. Before my father committed suicide, he asked my brother to send you a letter. That letter contained my father's petition. That was my father's last voice. I don't expect Uncle Zhou to stand up. Just give me this letter and I will speak for my father!"

"What letter?" Zhou Jintao said solemnly, "Ever since your father got into trouble, my place has been under the control of the imperial court. I have never met your brother, let alone received any letters."

It was not until half a month ago that the officers and soldiers from the Ministry of Justice, who had surrounded the place, withdrew.

Of course, Zhou Jintao didn't blame them for doing so. After all, there was a problem with the northern gold officials under his command, and as their direct superior in charge of the Gold Department, he naturally had to be investigated.

However, as the matter was concluded, he regained his freedom again, but freedom is relative. He was more or less implicated by this matter and had to reflect on his mistakes at home for half a year before he could resume his official position.

At this time, he was just a idle person at home.

Ning Ning couldn't help but frown after understanding the situation here, "But my brother has been missing since the day he delivered the letter... Are you sure you haven't seen him?"

"I can swear to you on my official career that I have never seen An Cheng." Zhou Jintao said seriously, "As for whether he has been to Kyoto, I don't know. If I have seen An Cheng, there is no need for me to hide it from you."

Ning Ning couldn't help but sigh, it was indeed so.

The last glimmer of hope in my heart was extinguished.

However, what should she do without a petition?

Seeing Ning Ning's worried face, Zhou Jintao spoke again: "Listen to your uncle's advice. You alone cannot change the outcome of your father's matter. Kyoto is not safe now. The best way is to leave as far away as possible and hide your identity from now on. This is all your uncle can do to help you."

The implication is that not reporting her would be the greatest kindness.

"Besides, it's not safe here. People from the Ministry of Justice come to follow you every now and then. Uncle is not worried about you getting into trouble, but only worried that you will fall into their trap. After all, they know that our two families are good friends, and you will definitely come to me for help if you are in trouble. You may be lucky today, but not tomorrow.

In short, you should leave this troubled place of Beijing as soon as possible."

Ning Ning raised her head: "Uncle, are you so afraid because you know who the real culprit is?"

"I don't know." Zhou Jintao shook his head again: "But the one who can do this is definitely not simple, it is very likely that he is above the Six Departments. Do you understand what this means?"

Ning Ning shook her head. She really didn’t know.

"This means that it has something to do with the position above."

Originally, Zhou Jintao didn't need to say all this to Ning Ning. If any word of it were to get out, it would be a capital crime. However, the fact that a little girl like Ning Ning could come to the capital alone showed that she was determined to seek justice for her father.

Zhou Jintao was worried that simple reasons would not be enough to convince the girl, so the best way was to tell her the truth.

"Your father just happened to be unlucky and was sacrificed. So, you can't change this matter. What you should do is to stay as far away from it as possible."

Ning Ning sighed: "I know what you mean. Thank you very much, uncle."

Zhou Jintao was indeed thinking about her, but some things were doomed to be inextricable from the moment they were involved, not to mention that she had already promised to give the Queen Mother an explanation within a month.

It is absolutely impossible to withdraw at this time.

Besides, she doesn’t care about the fight for the throne.

All she wants is to live an honest life and earn money to treat her legs. She will help anyone who can help her achieve that.

Now, the one who is most capable of helping her is the Queen Mother, so she has to continue even for the Queen Mother's reward.

However, there is no need to let Zhou Jintao know about this, so as to avoid getting his family involved.

Ning Ning bowed to Zhou Jintao again and then said goodbye.

Zhou Jintao did not stop him: "I'll ask the housekeeper to prepare some money for you. You can go south this time. Although the south is far away, it is far away from the imperial power and wealth. It is a good place to stay."

As he spoke, he called the old butler, and it was obvious that he was going to end the private chat in the study.

Ning Ning didn't force it and went out quickly.

In the end, Ning Ning did not take Zhou Jintao's money. First, he did not want to owe him a favor. Second, although he was a fifth-rank official and a very important one in the eyes of the original owner's father, he was not worthy of attention in the capital.

So, I guess there is not much spare money.

As there was no point in owing others a favor for such a small matter, Ning Ning left quickly.

At that time, Zhou Jintao's wife wanted to say something but hesitated, but finally couldn't help but speak.

"That... Miss Ning."

Ning Ning looked back in confusion.

"I know what I'm going to say next is not very kind, but as time has passed, it's better to make some things clear. Your parents are no longer around, so I'll just tell you in person.

Although our two families were interested in getting married before, it was only a verbal agreement and there was no substantive agreement yet. Now let's even cancel this verbal agreement. The girl has her own good match, and our Ziyu has his own good match. Don't mention the past anymore."

"Madam..." Zhou Jintao disagreed: "How can you say this to Miss Ning at this time?"

"If you don't tell me now, how long are we going to have to wait? Do you want to put our whole family in danger?"

Madam Zhou looked at Ning Ning and said, "Ms. Ning, you can think that I am taking advantage of your misfortune or blame me for being selfish, but since this is about Ziyu, I have to be cruel. I accept whatever you want to blame me for. Anyway, we will have nothing to do with each other in the future."