After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 310 How is a prolonged house arrest any different from confinement?

"So that's how it is. Your younger brother and his own sister, Madam Dong, didn't even exchange letters?"

Jiang Xiwen wanted to say that it was a one-way street; her younger brother always took the initiative to contact them, while they never took the initiative to contact him.

Well, the main problem is that we can't get in touch with them. Even if the Fourth Prince sends someone to investigate, it doesn't matter. It's easy to find out whether any letters were sent from the county government.

Since arriving in Linhai County, Dong Jin's family has only sent letters to their own Dong family members and a few letters to the Jiang family in the capital.

I also received letters, including from my second sister and her husband, my father, and even from my future third sister's husband.

"Yes, it's because my seventh brother's whereabouts are unpredictable that we haven't been able to keep in touch through letters. There's nothing we can do about it."

Zhao Hongsheng nodded, seemingly agreeing with what Jiang Xiwen said. However, he would investigate the truth himself.

Inside the banquet hall, the music continued and the dancing continued.

Outside the banquet hall, the main force of the Ministry of Works had already docked.

An even larger official ship than the one the Fourth Prince had arrived on was moored at the Linhai Wharf, exuding an even more imposing presence.

"My lord, the ship has docked. Commander Zhang has sent word that the Fourth Prince is hosting a banquet at the post station tonight. Shall we go to the Linhai County government office or the post station?"

Huangfu Zhongwen learned from Jiang Wenqing that the magistrate of Linhai County was his eldest son-in-law, and that so many people from the Ministry of Works should have stayed at the post station.

However, the Linhai County post station was not large to begin with, and now it was occupied by the Fourth Prince and others, which is why Huangfu Zhongwen asked this question.

"Go directly to the post station. Since it's a banquet, I'm sure Lord Jiang's son-in-law is also on the invitation list. There are no officials in charge of the county government at the moment."

"Yes, then I will speak to Lord Jiang. After all, this is his son-in-law's territory."

"Well, have Commander Zhang muster all the men. The rest of you can rest on the ship. You don't all need to come along."

The civil officials of the Ministry of Works really couldn't be of much help. Swords have no eyes, and if the Fourth Prince were to resist with his dozen or so skilled fighters, bloodshed would be inevitable.

Minister Wu regretted agreeing to Jiang Wenqing's request to go with him, as Jiang Wenqing was also a civil official who was powerless.

"Zhongwen, please take good care of Lord Jiang. His daughter and son-in-law will also be at the banquet. Tell Commander Zhang to send a few people to look after him."

"Yes, thank you sir!"

Minister Wu smiled. He rarely got along with anyone, but he didn't expect that his capable subordinate could get along with this Tongzhou County Magistrate.

The worry at this moment didn't seem fake, so I might as well do Zhong Wen a favor, since Jiang Wenqing was indeed a victim anyway.

Many people were forced off the ship by the Fourth Prince, but Jiang Wenqing was the only one who almost lost his life. Oh, and by the way, he also lost all his luggage.

Huangfu Zhongwen found Jiang Wenqing and informed him of the arrangements, for which Jiang Wenqing was extremely grateful.

But more than anything, he was excited; those who coveted his daughters had finally been dealt with!

Inside the inn, the Fourth Prince was chatting and laughing with the officials, completely unaware of the commotion outside.

The Dong couple were ignored. Officials from nearby counties were initially worried that the Dong couple would steal the limelight, but after several questionings, it became clear that His Highness was annoyed.

Magistrate Dong doesn't seem like a smart man at all. I never expected that his wife would be so foolish. What a great opportunity to curry favor with the prince, and he couldn't even seize it.

They're just not destined for wealth and status, but isn't that perfect? ​​It's a good opportunity for them to get something for nothing. They're not as foolish as those two.

Why don't you just answer whatever Your Highness asks, instead of playing tricks?

That's a prince! If you accidentally curry favor with him, you might lose your life without even realizing it.

When Commander Zhang arrived with his men, the banquet hall of the post station was still very lively.

"Commander, the manpower has been arranged, and we can take action at any time!"

Commander Zhang immediately ordered his men to surround the post station, and just in case, not only the soldiers from the Ministry of War that Commander Zhang brought were also involved.

Before arriving, with the emperor's decree and the token in Minister Wu's hand, Commander Zhang successively mobilized several hundred soldiers from the garrisons of several nearby cities.

With these troops, even if the Fourth Prince's guards fought ten against one, they would definitely not gain the upper hand.

Don't blame them for their large entourage; even Commander Zhang thought the eighteen guards around the Fourth Prince were extraordinary.

The officials from the Ministry of Works who were thrown off the official ship by the Fourth Prince have all experienced this firsthand; a dozen or so people easily drove dozens of officials off the ship.

At the time, there were not only people from the Ministry of Works but also people from the Ministry of War on the ship. Since Lord Wu was not present, the Fourth Prince directly ordered the people to be expelled. The Ministry of War could not disobey its superiors, otherwise it would be very likely to be labeled as "rebellion".

At the time, everyone was hesitant to act, and they couldn't put their full strength into resisting. They were just driven off the ship like that, and thinking about it now still makes me very angry.

"Lord Wu, the entire post station has been surrounded, and the Fourth Prince's men have not noticed."

"Okay, we'll enter through the main entrance. Have someone guard the other exits and make sure no one in the hall gets away."

"Yes!"

In the banquet hall of the post station, the fourth prince's expression changed slightly when he saw the person who came, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Minister Wu? What do you mean by this?"

Minister Wu stepped forward and said respectfully but firmly, "Your Highness, I have come by imperial decree to deliver the imperial edict. Fourth Prince Zhao Hongsheng, receive the decree!"

Zhao Hongsheng clearly did not expect that Minister Wu had come with an imperial decree, and assumed that the other party was dissatisfied, which was why he had chased him all the way here.

Lord Wu, where did this imperial decree come from?!

When was this imperial decree requested?

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Fourth Prince, Zhao Hongsheng, disregarded the laws of the land, seized an official boat, and drove away a court official, causing the river patrol to come to a standstill and nearly costing the official his life..."

The Minister of Works, Wu Jingwen, was ordered to take him away from Linhai County and confine him to the Prince's residence for an indefinite period.

Admire this! "

The officials at the banquet looked at each other, not daring to speak, for fear that they would be implicated if they uttered a sound.

Good heavens, this fourth prince is far too audacious! The official ships at the dock were stolen!

Zhao Hongsheng stared at Minister Wu with hostility. That old dog Wu!

"It's your fault!"

"Your Highness, there are many witnesses to this matter, and it cannot be denied."

Furthermore, His Majesty intends for Your Highness to return to the capital with us immediately.

Seeing that the inn was surrounded and his eighteen shadow guards were unable to resist, the fourth prince could only grit his teeth and say, "Fine, I'll go back with you!"

Dong Jin and Jiang Xiwen exchanged a glance, secretly delighted.

Jiang Wenqing followed behind Huangfu Zhongwen, and only dared to show his face after the Fourth Prince was invited out by Commander Zhang.

"Father!"

"Father-in-law!"

"Ah Jin, Wen'er, hehe, you guys are here too. Wen'er, what's with your outfit?"

Jiang Xiwen was a little embarrassed. Her own father had actually seen her in this colorful state today... It was truly...

"Father, let's not talk about that. How did you know about the Fourth Prince? How did you end up here with all these adults?"

Jiang Wenqing was still immersed in the content of Minister Wu's decree and didn't dwell on Jiang Xiwen's strange behavior.

Confined to the prince's residence for an indefinite period~ Hehe, isn't that just being locked up for a long time and not allowed to come out?

Let's see how he continues to harass my daughter. Luckily, I arrived in time, and my eldest daughter is still safe and sound.

"It's because I'm worried about you. Did you receive the letter I wrote before?"

"Huh? I received it."

"We received it, so how come you're still here?!"

Jiang Wenqing belatedly realized what was happening and thought that his eldest daughter had been unusually clever for once.

With her daughter looking so ugly, no one could possibly be interested in her.

Haha, it's good to be ugly, it's good to be ugly~