After the people left, the emperor ordered spies to investigate the recent whereabouts of Tianji Sect.
Zheng Cheng: "Your Majesty, do you think that the missing money was caused by the Tianji Sect?"
"In this world, except for the Tianji Sect, who else has this ability to steal so much money without being discovered under my nose?"
Zheng Cheng smiled respectfully and said: "This old slave never thought of this. Your Majesty is indeed wise and wise. If it is really Tianji Sect's fault, General Jin Wei is indeed unjust. No wonder Your Majesty only punished General Jin Wei with small punishments and severe punishments."
The emperor rolled his eyes at Zheng Cheng angrily: "Stop talking so sweetly to me."
Zheng Cheng smiled even lower and said, "The imperial doctor said, you should be less angry. There is nothing I can do about it."
Emperor: "Hmph, don't open your mouth for me, slave. Shut up, slave. I still need you to coax me?"
The Second Prince's Mansion.
Chu Chengyao opened the secret letter and saw the number on it. Although it was not what he thought, he was relieved to get so much silver for nothing.
Seeing Chu Chengyao in a good mood, Zhong Yi was also sincerely happy:
"Congratulations, Your Highness. This time, not only did you break one of the prince's arms, but also cut off his financial resources. You also got so much silver. It can be said that you killed three birds with one stone."
Chu Chengyao looked proud: "My father has long been unwilling to let oil and water like salt fall into the hands of outsiders. Although Tianchu is rich, this year's floods, food shortages, and wars have left the treasury empty."
Having said this, Chu Chengyao stood up, placed the secret letter on the candle and lit it. His vigorous ambition swayed and burned with the fire reflected in his eyes:
"My father is old, and what he fears most is that the prince will seize the legitimate heir. The Xue family has obtained the Wansheng Cauldron, but instead of dedicating it to the father, it is sent to the Duke's Mansion, which is enough to touch the emperor's evil scale."
Zhong Yi slowly analyzed: "Your Majesty will think that the Xue family has long regarded the prince as the king and disrespected the emperor. Your Majesty will no longer take into account the Xue family's affection for sponsoring the founding of the royal family. Not only did the Xue family punished, but also Gao Shangshu I also cleaned it up and taught the prince and the Duke’s government a lesson.”
Chu Chengyao looked at Zhong Yi with admiration: "My brain is getting smarter and I'm making progress."
Zhong Yi said with a hint of shyness: "His Royal Highness is resourceful and his subordinates are close to each other. Only when they are influenced by their ears and eyes can they gain enlightenment."
Chu Chengyao stepped forward with a smile and patted Zhong Yi on the shoulder:
"You can say sweet things now, it really enlightens you."
The Third Prince's Mansion.
Guo Qiucheng, who had escaped after hearing the report from his confidants, stayed in the inn where the princess was marrying. Chu Chengye smashed the tea cup angrily:
"I knew it was the prince! I have angered my father and he is coming to harm me! Go and capture Guo Qiucheng for me. I want his confession!"
When his confidants were ordered to leave, Chu Chengye gritted his teeth and said:
"You bastard! I accidentally fell into his trap!"
Upon seeing this, the newly recruited staff stepped forward and saluted:
"Fortunately, the imperial concubine is astute and discovered something fishy in time. Although this matter is minor, if His Majesty knows about it, Your Highness will not be reprimanded."
Chu Chengye nodded: "Jia Yu is right, thanks to my mother and concubine for this matter."
The handsome man named Jia Yu spoke again:
"His Highness has taken Guo Qiucheng's confession, but he wants to present it to His Majesty?"
Chu Chengye: "Yes! I will let my father see the sinister face of the prince behind his back."
Jia Yu: "This is inappropriate."
Chu Chengye asked in confusion: "Why?"
Jia Yu: "Your Highness's doing this will only make His Majesty feel that you are no different from the Crown Prince. If Your Highness believes in common people, you might as well listen to what they say."
(End of chapter)
