Even if he doesn't speak up, given Prince Yuansheng's reputation, he certainly won't reveal this matter. In that case, the young master will remain the untainted person he once was.
Nian Chenghan seemed to have put down a heavy burden he had carried for many years, and smiled, saying, "Revenge is revenge, but deceiving my grandfather is wrong."
By leveraging Prince Yuansheng's influence, the clan was forced to severely punish Nian Guyong and completely sever his ties with the Nian family, all to avenge his father and himself.
It was also a way to vent his years of resentment.
If he were to produce the evidence himself, his grandparents and the clan might let the second wife off the hook because of blood ties.
He was absolutely not satisfied.
A son who cannot avenge his father is unworthy of being a human being.
But his grandfather truly loved him dearly, and since he had done it, he wouldn't hide it from him.
Even if his grandfather would be angry with him for it, he would have no regrets.
The news about the government also reminded many people of Xiao Zhixing.
After all, Nian Gu had just impeached her, and it's such a coincidence that she was expelled from the clan just a few days later?
This was clearly someone's doing; revenge is never delayed.
This also serves as a reminder to all of you that you should never provoke that evil spirit unless absolutely necessary.
The silent example before and the granary-supplied grain in the following year should serve as a wake-up call for them.
Several censors who had been bewitched by Nian Gu were filled with unease. Was she really taking revenge?
"Of course, I am a man of great vengeance. If I have done nothing wrong, come at me if you dare."
Even without Nian Chenghan's evidence, she could still deal with Nian Gu.
He can also resign from his position in the Court of Colonial Affairs. If he doesn't act accordingly, don't blame her for taking further drastic measures.
As for those censors, she sent the Ghost Guard to investigate them. If they really had no flaws or loopholes, she would let them go. Obviously, they weren't exactly clean people, and eventually, they all voluntarily retired.
At this time, twelve people who had been summoned to Shengjing by the emperor came to the Prince's Mansion to pay their respects to her.
Ning Jin and Bai Su also returned with them; they will be based in the capital from now on and will focus on developing this area.
Xiao Zhixing met with them and gave them information about their respective positions and situations. "This is all I can do to help. As for how to proceed after they go in, you'll have to learn as you go."
Everyone should have their own judgment; they will always be Xiao Zhixing's people.
Ning Jin reported the quarterly profit of Beizhou Commercial Bank to Xiao Zhixing. Xiao Zhixing glanced at the astronomical figure and waited for Ning Jin to finish explaining each item.
She instructed, "Continue to improve the commercial law provisions, and allocate more funds to establish charitable institutions in various states of Dasheng to provide relief and care for orphans."
When one achieves success, one should help others in need; being able to support some orphans is also a way to accumulate merit.
There are no more orphans in the four northern states now, so the Shan Yang Tang (charity home) has closed and can only be opened in other places.
Moreover, all her factions need fresh blood and talent, and these orphans, if properly nurtured, will become her most loyal future subordinates.
Ning Jin accepted the task and immediately got to work.
Xiao Zhixing met with Bai Su again and listened to her report on the construction of the medical clinic.
"In the North and Central regions, there are at least two Northern Prefecture Medical Halls above the level of a village or county. The development in the five Southern Prefectures is slower, with only county-level clinics. I will push for further development. We also need to start planning for the Northern Frontier."
Xiao Zhixing took the document and looked it over. "Not bad, thank you for your hard work."
The Beizhou Medical Hall not only trained physicians and produced medicines, but also cultivated medicinal herbs and popularized knowledge.
Over the past three years, the survival rate of newborns in the northern region has increased dramatically.
She took out a bottle of Heaven-rank potion. "You've reached the peak of Earth-rank now. This is the reward you deserve."
Bai Su was filled with excitement. "Yes, Your Excellency will continue to work hard!"
Ah, she can become a Celestial now!
The viewers in the live stream were all filled with envy, jealousy, and sourness.
After the imperial examinations, Xiao Zhixing should go on an inspection tour of the thirteen prefectures with everyone. There's no need to pick a specific time; just arrange it with them three days in advance.
Everyone knows her style, so she always travels on horseback, accompanied by only two or three personal maids and servants.
Each of them then took a carriage loaded with their usual belongings, bid farewell to their families, and set off with her.
There's absolutely no need to worry about safety. With hundreds of guards from the Prince's Palace following them and Xiao Zhixing present, they feel completely at ease.
Xiao Zhixing specifically looked at Zhang Zhong, Zhang Lin, Zhao Xi, and Nian Chenghan, and they all seemed to be in good spirits.
I heard that Madam Feng's family has begun negotiating a divorce with Feng Liyan, as for that one million taels of silver.
When the other person said they didn't know, Feng Liyan was so angry that he almost fell ill again.
Zhang Lin and Xu Zhen'er disguised themselves as servants and followed him south, appearing inseparable.
"Your Highness, we will travel south from Zhongzhou and then east, heading directly to Suzhou." Bai Mei arranged the itinerary.
Xiao Zhixing said to Zhao Xianyin and Zhao Xi, "You are the hosts over there, so you must take good care of us."
Zhao Xianyin giggled, "Of course! Good wine and good food are being prepared."
Zhao Xi smiled proudly, "I've bought a beautiful garden over there, and you'll all be staying there."
Xiao Zhixing then asked, "Are you two confident in the areas you are managing?"
The two nodded confidently.
Xiao Zhixing then revealed his true colors, "Then let's do something different. We'll disguise ourselves as students on an incognito trip. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"
Zhao Xianyin snorted, "What's there to be afraid of?"
"You are not allowed to tip off anyone."
Zhao Xi snorted, "I will absolutely not report it."
The others found it very interesting and expressed their approval, eager to try it out.
So they disguised themselves as students traveling south without alerting any officials. Twenty days later, they entered Suzhou, passed through two northern counties, and arrived at Shui'an County.
During this time, they also destroyed two bandit gangs, rescued several trafficked children, and had a very exciting time.
Upon entering Suzhou, Zhao Xianyin took the initiative to say, "Of the twelve counties in Suzhou, the two of us have only been involved in eight of them. The four southernmost counties are not suitable for developing sericulture because they are close to Jianan Pass."
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