The pictures Xiao Chen drew showed a little boy about the same age as the Ninth Prince, and a kitten with a round head, round hands, no neck, no ears, and a bell.
The Ninth Prince read these comic strips carefully and couldn't help but be immersed in the plot, "Xiao Chenzi, what will Nobita and Bell Cat do next?"
"Are they two going to go out and make a living?"
"Will Big Bear's mother find out?"
Xiao Chen scratched his head in embarrassment, showing a look that he was hesitant to speak.
The Ninth Prince frowned, "Just say it if I ask you to. Why are you so long-winded?"
"Your Highness, this can't be explained clearly in one or two sentences. Besides, doesn't His Highness want to see any more new pictures?"
The Ninth Prince fell into deep thought. After a while, he raised his eyes majestically, "What do you mean? Do you want to threaten me with this painting?"
"I don't dare." Xiao Chen cupped his hands and gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, to be honest, I have no choice but to do this."
"You also know that I am here to teach you poetry. If I don't teach you well, Your Majesty will kill my head."
"At that time, even if I want to draw you, I won't be able to do it."
A look of sullenness appeared on the face of the Ninth Prince. Looking at the bell cat and Nobita in front of him, he couldn't decide between them. He said in a low voice: "Then tell me, what do you want to do?"
Xiao Chen chuckled, stepped forward slightly, and bowed even more, "Your Highness is wise, how about you condescend and help a bunch of slaves?"
"As long as you are willing to study poetry with me, I will draw new pictures for you every time. In this way, you will be happy and my life will be saved."
"Humph" the Ninth Prince muttered in dissatisfaction, his immature face wrinkled in confusion, "After all, you don't want me to learn poetry from you? Why should I listen to you?"
Xiao Chen hurriedly raised his hands and felt blessed again, "Your Majesty is wise, how can you be considered as obeying this slave? It's because you are kind and love talents, and you can't bear to let such a good painter as my slave lose his head."
"Think about it, if the slave dies, you will never see Nobita and Bell Cat again. You are doing this for yourself."
"Huh, that's true, but studying poetry is boring after all." The Ninth Prince glanced at the paintings on the table, and his eyes began to waver.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will make the teaching colorful and I will never make you bored!"
Xiao Chen repeatedly raised his hands and looked at the Ninth Prince sincerely.
The Ninth Prince grabbed the hem of his clothes with his little hands and asked hesitantly: "Really?"
"It's absolutely true! If you can't, it's not too late to deal with the slaves, what do you think?" Xiao Chen's eyes were pure and he raised his head slightly, harmlessly.
The Ninth Prince glanced at him and stood proudly with his hands behind his back, "That's right, you are just a dog slave, I'm sorry you don't dare."
"Then let's get started."
"You hurry up and teach. After teaching, hurry up and draw."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Xiao Chen was overjoyed, walked forward with Yisa in hand, and picked up the remaining pen and ink.
He had already thought of a teaching method, intending to use fun to attract the Ninth Prince, so Xiao Chen only taught the Ninth Prince poems such as chanting goose, "Goose goose..."
"Quxiang sings to the sky..."
Xiao Chen stretched his neck to look like a big white goose.
The Ninth Prince pointed at him and laughed, "You little eunuch can actually sing... Haha..."
This smile frightened the palace people inside and outside the riding range. Everyone looked at each other in disbelief. No one expected that Xiao Chen could actually subdue the Ninth Prince.
After battling wits and courage with the Ninth Prince for a few days, Xiao Chen also started to get down to business.
As soon as I returned to Dongchang that day, I saw a man in blue cloth waiting in the inner hall.
Zhang Dongyang was looking at the words Xiao Chen put on the desk, shaking his head repeatedly, "What a pity, what a pity..."
Xiao Chen walked in and couldn't help but smile and said: "Master Zhang, you are too flattering. I just have some ability to write poems. I am not a talented person. Who said that my handwriting must be exquisite?"
Zhang Dongyang shook his head, gave him a somewhat incomprehensible look, frowned and said, "A child cannot be taught."
"Haha" Xiao Chen smiled, not arguing with him, just serious, "I heard that Mr. Zhang has been waiting for a long time, could it be..."
Zhang Dongyang also became solemn, and his eyebrows gradually twisted into the word "Chuan", "I really don't know this matter until I investigate it. Once I investigate it, I realize that these moths are fertile enough to destroy the foundation of a country."
"Director Xiao, I would like to ask you seriously, are you really ready to take action? Even if there is an abyss ahead?"
"It's natural," Xiao Chen said solemnly and smiled slightly, "My lord, please don't forget that it was the governor who took the initiative to find you."
"Aren't you afraid?" Zhang Dongyang narrowed his eyes slightly, and there was a hint of exploration in his expression.
"What does it mean to be afraid?" Xiao Chen asked back.
Zhang Dongyang was slightly startled, and then his eyes finally revealed a touch of clarity and stability, "It seems that Governor Xiao is indeed fully prepared. In this case, I can feel relieved."
After saying that, he handed several documents to Xiao Chen.
"These are all the evidence that I have collected in the past few days in the Ministry of Revenue, including almost all officials in the Ministry of Revenue."
"With this evidence, Governor Xiao can uproot all Zhou Zhongnian's foundation in the household department."
There was also a hint of expectation in Zhang Dongyang's eyes. Looking at Xiao Chen, a complex appreciation filled the air.
Xiao Chen took a deep breath, frowned and took it, but his hands felt heavy and his voice became solemn, "Master Zhang, thank you for your work!"
Zhang Dongyang cupped his hands and said with a casual smile: "The governor also deserves a lot of credit. It is a blessing for both of us that we can work together this time."
Xiao Chen nodded and smiled calmly and meaningfully, saying nothing.
He opened these documents and took out all the evidence of Wan Jianan's name and crime before handing them over to Zhang Dongyang.
Zhang Dongyang frowned slightly, and then he understood, "I didn't expect Governor Xiao's chess pieces to be so deep. I am really impressed."
"Both each other." Xiao Chen cupped his hands, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Zhang Dongyang was able to collect all the evidence in such a short period of time, which shows that he is resolute and meticulous in his methods. He is truly a rare capable person.
After Zhang Dongyang left, Xiao Chen immediately called Xiang Yichun and others.
Xiang Yichun, Wei Feng, and Wei Yun stood respectfully in front of Xiao Chen, their eyes already full of momentum that was ready to go.
"Brothers" Xiao Chen stood in front of the three of them, "Everything is ready, just wait for the east wind to blow tomorrow, and we will take people immediately!"
"In the beginning of the battle, there must be no loss. Are you clear?"
"Clear!"
The three of them answered in unison, with expectations for the future in their eyes.
Early the next morning, in the Da Chu court hall.
Zhang Dongyang was crowned with a high hut, and he strode out in a dignified manner. His voice was rich and firm, "Your Majesty, I am reporting to you that I want to impeach the former Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Chen Yunqi!"
