He had heard that Jin Chengzhong was Chen Ji's savior, and there was some friendship between the two parties.
He rolled his eyes, and out of common sense, quickly said to the point: "To answer your Majesty's question, although Jin Chengzhong is a little confused, he works quickly and never causes trouble. He is considered honest and responsible."
It doesn't sound like there's anything special about it.
Chu Yanwu asked again: "Then who does he usually associate with?"
"Well..."
After thinking for a moment, the old eunuch shook his head honestly.
"He has a weak brain. Most people dislike him and don't communicate with him very much."
He is an honest man and not sociable. There seems to be nothing fishy about him at all.
Chu Yanwu fell into deep thought, but Chen Jin suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I may know the reason why Jin Chengzhong disappeared."
Pulled back from his thoughts, Chu Yanwu sent the old eunuch and Liu Yu down with understanding, and then asked: "Tell me."
"It must be Xiao Chen!"
Chen Jin said without hesitation and with great force: "I originally suspected that he and Xiao Chen were closely related, but now I just have doubts about Xiao Chen, and Jin Chengzhong disappeared in the blink of an eye."
"Don't you think this all happens by coincidence?"
Chu Yanwu tapped his fingers on the table, with no empathy in his eyes.
"What you said is too absolute. Since Jin Chengzhong is a fool, he might have run around and died somewhere in the corner."
"Besides, if Xiao Chen is the former crown prince as you said, how could he save people if he was really afraid of leaking the news? Shouldn't he just kill people and silence them?"
Although Xiao Chen was usually wary, Chu Yanwu was particularly partial to him at this time, which made Chen Jin feel annoyed.
He finally understood that Chu Yanwu just wanted to enjoy the success and make good use of Xiao Chen's sharp blade to open a way for himself.
But for an unknown person, he was not afraid that the knife that opened the way would one day turn directly towards him.
Chen Jin murmured, with thousands of words stuck on his lips that he wanted to say.
However, Chu Yanwu's attitude made him understand that even if he talked a lot, as long as he couldn't produce actual evidence, it would all be empty talk.
Just when he was hesitating, an idea suddenly came to his mind. He clasped his fists with joy and said, "Your Majesty, I have something else that I can do to test him!"
Chu Yanwu already looked a little bored, but what Chen Jin said did have some credibility.
He raised his eyebrows slightly: "Tell me about it."
"That is, let Xiao Chen go to Qintian Prison to make a statement, saying that Zhou Tianfu's rebellion was all due to the influence of the feng shui of the previous imperial mausoleum, and he destroyed the previous imperial mausoleum!"
"If Xiao Chen does not hesitate, that will prove his innocence. If he hesitates even a little bit, it will be... hard to tell!"
Chen Jin's eyes were dark and there was a deadly coldness in the corner of his mouth.
Anyway, to him, Xiao Chen was already a disobedient chess piece, and it didn't matter if he was destroyed.
There was silence in the main hall, Chu Yanwu moved his chin.
After a moment, his tight brows relaxed slightly, and he compromised: "Okay, I'd rather believe it, let's test it out as you said."
"Pass on my order, the feng shui of the former imperial mausoleum was not good, which led to frequent disasters in Dachu. In order to solve the problem, Xiao Chen was specially ordered to lead people to clear out the former imperial mausoleum, dig out the corpses inside, and throw them all into Mass grave!”
Hearing these words, Chen Jin showed a satisfied smile: "Your Majesty is wise, I will do it now."
Early the next morning, Chen Jin had already received the order from the Heavenly Supervisor and asked someone to bring the news to Xiao Chen.
Not only Xiao Chen, but also Ji Hongluan and others next to him were dumbfounded.
People have to be dug up after death, and their bodies are thrown into their graves. How mentally abnormal does Chu Yanwu have to be to do such a heartless and immoral thing?
He is not afraid of retribution!
Looking at the eunuch who was delivering the message, his eyes wandered to Xiao Chen from then on.
As long as a strange expression is caught, the news will immediately reach the ears of Chen Jin or Chu Yanwu.
He took the imperial edict and suddenly laughed: "Hahaha, your Majesty is so wise!"
"The tyranny of the previous dynasty, which severely deducted salaries from the government in the name of diligence and frugality, has already caused a lot of complaints."
"I've been unhappy with the fact that the emperor still deserves to enjoy the imperial mausoleum after his death."
Unexpectedly, his reaction was so violent, and the messenger eunuch was shocked.
He coughed twice slightly and said as a reminder: "Lord Governor, please be careful in your words and deeds."
Xiao Chen quickly teased and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, I was too happy and excited at the moment, so I spoke indiscriminately."
In a flash, he said with emotion: "But to be honest, Your Majesty is still more merciful to Thailand."
"We should whip the corpse first, then throw it away, and finally flatten the former imperial mausoleum directly. This will be enough to relieve our anger!"
The eunuch opposite twitched his lips and was speechless for a moment.
Chen Jin, who was at a loss, repeatedly told them to pay attention to whether Xiao Chen was repulsive to this. This was completely unnecessary worry.
Not only is it not exclusive, it is even overly positive.
"Two father-in-laws, please go back and tell the emperor this. I will definitely do it right!"
In the blink of an eye, the two of them fell in front of Chu Yanwu and explained all Xiao Chen's attitude and reaction.
By the way, he added: "Director Xiao also asked your servant to say that he will definitely get it done. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Chu Yanwu was a little confused, "I didn't expect him to have such a deep grudge against the previous royal family."
What the hell is the prince of the previous dynasty? He is clearly the enemy of the previous dynasty!
He casually glanced at Chen Jin next to him, and said coldly: "What else do you have to say now?"
"Your Majesty, maybe he is just faking it. He is so smart, he must have seen your temptation and deliberately wanted you to relax your vigilance."
Chu Yanwu couldn't bear it, and his growling voice was a little angry: "Do you really hope that he is the prince of the previous dynasty, and that that scoundrel is still alive?"
The existence of that kind of person is the biggest threat to his position. Chu Yanwu and he wished that he would disappear from this world without even leaving his ashes.
Chen Jin wanted to prove this, which also made him panic.
Chen Jin quickly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I have no intention of doing this. I just want to be careful and sail the ten-thousand-year ship."
"After all, Jin Chengzhong's identity is solid."
"Okay, just calm down. If you have the time, you might as well think more about how to plan new interests for Zheng."
"The national treasury finances are overseen by the Ministry of Accounts and must not act rashly. This must have its own financial power!"
Chen Jin nodded and bowed, not daring to neglect.
When he went to court the next day, Chu Yanwu ordered Xiao Chen to take charge of the imperial mausoleum of the previous dynasty in front of the civil and military officials of the dynasty.
Xiao Chen agreed readily and even showed a very honored expression: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will fulfill my mission, but..."
