Chapter 318 Li Shimin's good mood is gone again.

"People from the Dali Temple have arrived..."

Gao Shilian turned to Wei Shuyu: "Now you can hand it over, right?"

"The handover is possible..."

Wei Shuyu still refused to back down: "But the people still need to be arrested, and the mansion still needs to be searched!"

"What exactly do you want?!"

With red eyes, Yin Hongzhi rebuked, "I have never targeted your Wei family in court, so why do you keep bringing it up!"

"I'm just stating the facts!"

Wei Shuyu replied impartially, "I have received a report that your son is suspected of stealing military rations and selling them without authorization!"

As he spoke, Wei Shuyu stepped forward and rebuked, "Yin Hongzhi, now there are witnesses and physical evidence. If your son is innocent, why are you repeatedly obstructing him?"

Yin Hongzhi was speechless.

He was aware that there was actually some leftover grain in the manor.

I originally thought my son bought it.

I never imagined it would be military rations.

The Yin family was wiped out, leaving them with very few members. He definitely had to try to protect them.

"Cough cough..."

Just then, Sun Fujia coughed and said, "Gentlemen, please hear me out."

After Sun Fujia spoke, the others stopped arguing.

"Shuyu".

Sun Fu looked at Wei Shuyu and smiled: "I'm quite a bit older, so I'll just call you that."

"Don't blame me for being rude."

"You were ordered to investigate military rations, no problem!"

"But the power is limited to investigation; it does not include the power to search."

"Since your matter is being investigated on His Majesty's orders, our Court of Judicial Review has no right to interfere!"

"If you want to search the underworld..."

"I suggest you report to His Majesty first, and let His Majesty make the decision!"

As Sun Fujia finished speaking, many people expressed their agreement.

Gao Shilian stroked his beard with even greater satisfaction.

"But..."

Sun Fujia added, "Because this matter is of great importance, our Dali Temple can provide assistance from the sidelines."

"We'll keep an eye on things here in the underworld for you, and we'll make sure not a single fly gets away."

Wei Shuyu frowned.

Actually, he wanted to obtain evidence before reporting it.

Yin Hongzhi had considerable influence in the imperial court.

There are already faint signs that they are beginning to rival Changsun Wuji.

If given time to do it, he might easily fool you.

The account books in Wei Shuyu's hands are only one side of the merchant's story!

Real evidence requires catching the perpetrator red-handed!

"Get out of the way, get out of the way..."

Just as Wei Shuyu hesitated, another large group of soldiers approached from afar!

They forcefully carved out a path.

"Who dares to cause trouble in Chang'an?"

Squads of soldiers poured in and surrounded everyone.

The Left and Right Guards were the predecessors of the later Golden Guard!

They were responsible for patrolling the capital day and night.

"General Chang, is it Wei Shuyu and his men who wanted to forcibly search my residence?"

Wei Shuyu?

Chang He was clad in armor, his face cold and stern, exuding an intense sense of oppression.

He gave Yin Hongzhi a cold look, showing him no respect whatsoever!

Chang He!

A person who can influence the events at Xuanwu Gate!

They were originally stationed at Xuanwu Gate...

If he doesn't let him pass, Li Shimin might have to wait a while longer to plan the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

"Shuyu..."

A smile suddenly appeared on Chang He's cold face: "Why search the Underworld?"

"Uncle Chang, it's my duty!"

Wei Shuyu bowed and looked at the Underworld: "The Underworld harbors evil intentions and is suspected of plotting a rebellion."

"I see..."

Chang He waved his hand: "Surround the Underworld."

Shuyu? Uncle Chang?

Yin Hongzhi was dumbfounded.

Damn it...

He then remembered that Chang He also came from Wagang.

"General Chang, without a warrant from the Ministry of Justice, you have no right to search my residence!" Yin Hongzhi said with a stern face.

"A warrant? Do we need one of those?"

Chang He said unhurriedly, "This general now suspects that your Yin Mansion is harboring thieves, and I will now search the Yin Mansion."

"this……"

Yin Hongzhi frowned.

A warrant is required for a search.

Changhe doesn't need it.

Because he was originally in charge of inspecting Chang'an.

He said that if a criminal escapes to your house and you don't allow a search, it's considered harboring a criminal!

"search!"

Chang He waved his hand, displaying an exceptionally domineering manner.

As soon as he gave the order, the soldiers stormed in.

The Imperial Palace.

Li Shimin was in a very good mood.

Nothing major has happened recently, and it will soon be time for Wei Zheng to finish his shift.

Feeling great.

It's like everyone loves to rest.

"Xuancheng..."

Li Shimin asked considerately, "Hu County is quite a distance from Chang'an, and it's rather troublesome to travel back and forth. Have you considered having Shuyu stay in Hu County?"

"Your Majesty is right."

Wei Zheng bowed and replied, "I was also planning to do that."

Right?

Li Shimin squinted.

If we get rid of Xiao Wei, there will be one less person criticizing me.

"Then I shall issue another decree, ordering the Ministry of Works to build more residences for officials."

Li Shimin said with a smile.

"It is truly a blessing for your Majesty to show me such consideration."

Wei Zheng's subtle flattery delighted Li Shimin.

"Wang De, convey the imperial decree..."

Li Shimin happily issued an imperial edict: "Have the Ministry of Works build more residences, and build them well, so that people don't think I'm stingy."

"promise."

Just then, Li Junxian rushed in...

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened." Li Junxian disregarded worldly etiquette and gave a slight fist salute.

Li Shimin frowned.

Damn it.

Whenever I'm in a slightly better mood, they always manage to cause me some kind of trouble.

"Speak!" Li Shimin asked with a displeased expression.

"Wei Shuyu and Yin Hongzhi are at odds!"

Um?

Li Shimin and Wei Zheng were both taken aback.

How did these two completely unrelated people end up arguing?

"Let them argue, it's not like it's the first or second time..."

Li Shimin, with a stern face, scolded, "Can't you try to persuade them?"

"His Majesty……"

Li Junxian's scalp tingled, but he still said seriously, "This time it involves the Court of Judicial Review, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Commerce, merchants, and the Ministry of Justice..."

"If you add them all up, there are probably over a thousand people!"

What?

Li Shimin was startled and stood up.

Damn it.

What do you want to do?

Rebellion?

When I launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident, there were only that many people!

"Then what are you standing there for?"

Li Shimin roared angrily, "Move troops and scatter them!"

"His Majesty."

Li Junxian forced a smile and said, "General Chang was also involved in this matter, and I cannot mobilize that many people!"

"snort!"

Li Shimin snorted coldly and sat back on the dragon throne: "Send word, have them all come to see me!"

"Anyone who dares to disobey will have their legs broken!"

Li Shimin was extremely angry.

A riot involving thousands of people broke out right under his nose—this was a challenge to imperial authority!

"promise."

Li Junxian left in a hurry.

Li Shimin's anger had not subsided, so he turned to look at Wei Zheng...

"Wei Zheng, look what your son has done!"

"They went to Hu County this morning, and then came back to Chang'an this afternoon with such a big fuss!"

"They even want to search Yin Hongzhi's residence. What on earth is he thinking?!"

Wei Zheng listened quietly as Li Shimin finished his tirade.

Li Shimin is in a bad mood right now, so let him rant for a while.

Moreover, it was indeed his son who acted rashly in this matter.

"Your Majesty, please calm down."

Wei Zheng bowed and replied, "Shuyu just went to Hu County and rushed back. Something big must have happened."

"Your Majesty, please listen to what these people have to say!"

snort.

Li Shimin snorted coldly, his face still grim.

Big things, big things...

Couldn't this important matter have come a little later?

Another good mood gone!