After Xiao Chengyan gave cold instructions to the person kneeling on the ground, he went to discuss important matters with his staff.

Tao Yuwei returned home to see her father, but learned that her father was not at home.

She first called several of her father's followers to the mansion to investigate Cui Ming's whereabouts.

In the palace at this moment.

After meeting Tao Yuwei, Xiao Lichen went straight to the palace to pay a visit to Emperor Jianchang.

Emperor Jianchang has been busy. Xiao Lichen is in a side hall handling the recent official business of the Xiaoyu Guard while waiting for Emperor Jianchang's summons.

According to the news from the Xiaoyuwei Prison Warden, the Minister of Rites Gao Huaizhen has been detained until now. He is very stubborn and has not confessed anything.

However, we have evidence of what Minister Tian of the Ministry of Revenue did. However, a large portion of the silver he embezzled has not been found.

Zhou Qiheng, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, interrogated Tian Ce several times but none of them went smoothly. Xiao Lichen sent someone to contact the other party and he wanted to take personal responsibility for the matter.

However, after leaving the palace, he wanted to see Princess Anle again. She might know where Tian Ce hid the large amount of silver.

After more than an hour, Emperor Jianchang finally finished reviewing all the memorials for the day.

He heard that Xiao Lichen had arrived and had been waiting for him, so he quickly asked the eunuch chief Zhao Chong to summon him in.

Xiao Lichen met with the Emperor and Empress of Jianchang and presented evidence of Tian Ce's corruption and bribery.

"This Tian Ce is guilty of heinous crimes. Once the stolen money is found, he will be executed immediately! The rest of the Tian family will be sent to serve in the northern border."

Emperor Jianchang's face turned grim as he said, "As for those involved in taking bribes, we will investigate and punish them severely according to the circumstances. We will not tolerate any leniency!"

When the emperor was sober, he did not order the extermination of Tian Ce's nine clans, but instead exiled his family.

Emperor Jianchang had a kind side and was much more lenient in terms of torture than the previous emperor.

Xiao Lichen also reported to Emperor Jianchang that Gao Huaizhen liked to use despicable means to drug and humiliate the wives of officials of the same dynasty.

"What a great Gao family! Find out what other good things he has done and bring them to justice together!"

It's just the right time to make room for other capable people.

Xiao Lichen agreed without changing his expression.

If it were someone else, they might be concerned about the power of Concubine Gao and the Second Prince and give them some leniency.

Emperor Jianchang looked at his nephew, who was very useful in official affairs, and nodded with satisfaction.

Chen'er is more capable than his sons. He never drags his feet when handling official business. Every task assigned to him is completed to his great satisfaction.

He is worthy of being the commander of the Xiaoyu Guard appointed in advance by the late emperor.

"Your Majesty, I have heard a piece of news about you."

Xiao Lichen bowed and spoke cautiously.

Upon seeing this, Emperor Jianchang immediately waved his hand and asked everyone else to leave.

Just as Zhao Chong was about to leave, Emperor Jianchang called out to him, "It wouldn't hurt to let Zhao Chong listen along!"