[The one in the middle is even worse; because he likes someone, he imitates their crimes, often forcibly taking women after winning battles, committing crimes, and toying with their feelings.]
[He often scams naive young women and girls; he's definitely not a good person.]
Does he have psychological problems, or...some other issues?
[Psychologically, the girl he liked didn't like him back, so he tried to force himself on her, but she had a strong personality and committed suicide.]
He acts this way because he can't get what he wants.
In short, he maintained a refined and gentlemanly demeanor in public.
[What? Someone like him is a refined gentleman? I think he's more like a vulgar brute, a hypocrite, shameless.]
His makeup skills are phenomenal. He uses makeup to go out at night, specifically to deceive prostitutes and young women.
[Haha, if someone gets arrested like this, they'll be in jail for at least five to ten years, and they'll also have to pay a fine.]
[That's not all. His crimes include: illegal detention, abduction of innocent young girls, and forced molestation. In short, he deserves to be executed; according to the laws of the Tianyou Dynasty, he should be sentenced to death.]
"That's fine then. I'll talk to the Emperor; he should listen to me."
Upon hearing this, the General of the Garrison immediately knelt down. He knew he had nothing to say; if he were to criticize Ji Yingying or utter a single word about this sentiment, he would immediately be able to see the Emperor Taizu.
He was scared, really scared.
"Guards, take them away, including General Changsheng."
The general standing beside the two men didn't dare to utter a sound, fearing he would be next.
What's going on? Rong Yi's here again? Has he found out something again?
She was completely bewildered by the three questions asked, as if several little figures were hovering above her head. She had no idea what was going on.
"These two have ruined the reputation of my Tianyou Dynasty. From this day forward, their property shall be confiscated and they shall be exiled." The Emperor cursed, but he looked more embarrassed than angry.
Ha! What reputation does the Tianyou Dynasty still have? It's already ruined.
[Host, would you like to hear about the last general's situation? His case is much more serious than the previous two.]
Upon hearing Xiangxiang's words, the general immediately knelt down, trembling with fear.
What did he do?
"Tell me yourself, or should I investigate?" The emperor smashed a cup over his shoulder, and the cup shattered with a crash.
"Ah... what a beautiful cup! If you don't want it, give it to me! Why smash it?" Ji Yingying looked at the broken cup and couldn't help but feel sad. This was an antique, something precious in modern times.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent! This old minister...this old minister did nothing." It seems he is trying to delay as long as possible and is unwilling to speak out.
"Fine, since you're unwilling to talk about it, then I'll have someone investigate."
"Your Majesty, I only... I only embezzled a few hundred taels of gold. I will hand it over immediately and will absolutely not keep it for myself. I beg Your Majesty to spare me in consideration of my loyalty."
[Host, he's lying. There's absolutely no way he could be hiding hundreds of taels of gold. His family's gold reserves could build a city of gold.]
【What exactly happened?】 Ji Yingying ate a piece of pastry next to her. Ever since she was shown the three generals, Eunuch Cao had someone bring her a plate of snacks and tea.
This young lady works for the Emperor, so we must treat her well.
He forged an imperial edict and launched a mutiny.
[Hiss~ When did this happen? How many are dead or injured?]
Ten years ago, a false imperial edict was sent to General Fu, who was then guarding Xiguan, to launch a war against Baohe Kingdom. Due to insufficient supplies and lack of reinforcements, the Fu family perished on the battlefield. They were branded as traitors who had usurped the throne, and hundreds of family members died overnight.
He reaped the benefits and became the general who succeeded him in guarding the West Pass. Fortunately, the Baohe Kingdom did not wage a major war during those ten years; otherwise, given his intellect, he would not have been able to defend the West Pass at all.
Moreover, he seized all of General Fu's family fortune. This man is wicked and deserves to be executed by slow slicing.
[Hiss~ General Fu, I remember you mentioned a family in Xinhe County, where someone is a descendant of a certain general. Does the Fu family have some bloodline left behind?]
[A descendant of a general, in his teens, but it can't be guaranteed. Only the Fu family meets this criterion. However, it's also possible the old emperor slaughtered other generals' entire families.]
[That's getting off-topic. Let's see how the emperor investigates.]
[I also want to know how the emperor investigated. One second he was telling you to check if these people could lead troops into battle, and now he's practically ready to confiscate their property.]
[They raided the home of that general behind them. He killed many wealthy merchants and crippled his imperial merchant in-laws. Not only that, but he also seized a huge amount of the Fu family's assets. He was incredibly rich.]
Good heavens, can I come along to ransack the place? I don't need much, just two chests of gold and silver jewelry will do.
Although Ji Yingying said this, her eyes remained clear, without a trace of greed.
"Li Desheng, you're really something! Guards, drag him away, confiscate his property, and exterminate his entire family."
"Yes," the imperial guards came to arrest him. The emperor then asked, "Minister Ji, do you have a suitable candidate to fight this battle?"
"Your Majesty may give the adopted son of the General of the Garrison a try."
That adopted son was indeed a good person, but he had some quirks. For example, he liked to eat smelly food and he liked to hoard things. Anyway, because he had experienced hunger, he cherished food all the more.
Hey! I thought it was something serious, but this is nothing.
[That's true, it's not like we're doing anything to anyone else, so it's fine to use it. Just make sure they have enough to eat.]
"Alright, Eunuch Cao, go and fetch the adopted son of this General of the Garrison. Also, Ji San, do you want to confiscate his property?"
"I'm thinking and thinking! Hmm... I don't want to think about it anymore!"
Why don't you want to think about it anymore?
My conscience wouldn't allow me to keep these things! I'd better not go ransacking the house. After all, seeing all that stuff and not being able to take it would be too painful... Waaah... This job is really tough.
The Emperor couldn't help but laugh. If everyone were like Minister Ji, who was not greedy, how wonderful that would be.
"My dear minister, you are in charge of leading troops to confiscate the property of these three families. I will give you a thousand imperial guards, and I will also allow you to take two boxes of goods from each family, whatever they may be, I agree to it."
Ji Yingying's eyes lit up.
If each family takes two boxes, then three families will take six boxes.
[Oh ho ho~ The Emperor is such a kind man. What if I stuff the trunk full? Wouldn't he be at a loss?]
"You should thank Your Majesty first!" Xiangxiang shouted immediately. Ji Yingying then came to her senses and said, "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty. I will go and confiscate your property immediately."
The little girl was too slow, so Ji Yingying had a guard carry her. They went to search Li Desheng's house first, and at the same time had people surround the other two houses. Ji Yingying began a thorough search.
The entire mansion was searched thoroughly, with even Xiangxiang assigned to the task; nothing was overlooked, from the estate to the house.
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