Zhou Wencheng was a man of principle who always followed the law.
The truth is that Cui Boyong did indeed commit the wrong act of instigating civil unrest.
Not only did Helian Jue become his target, but Zhou Wencheng also obtained evidence against him.
Zhou Wencheng was straightforward and did not know how to be flexible, so he reported directly to the imperial court.
As a result, it indirectly helped Helian Jue.
The sage: ...I feel inexplicably frustrated, like I've shot myself in the foot.
He knew that Zhou Wencheng was upright, loyal, and righteous, and would not be easily bought off, much less betray his sovereign.
Only then, following Helian Jue's "request," was Zhou Wencheng sent to Yuezhou.
But "honesty" is a double-edged sword.
Zhou Wencheng could supervise Helian Jue fairly and strictly, and he could also report the facts impartially.
What's even more despicable is that Helian Jue actually took advantage of Zhou Wencheng's situation, making Zhou Wencheng, the person the emperor sent to monitor him, become a "witness" for him.
Having been used as a tool before, Zhou Wencheng had already learned his lesson.
He strongly suspected that Xie Yuan had called him here today because he wanted to use him.
Xie Yuan: ...Congratulations! You got it right!
If you want a prize, this princess can give it to you too.
I'm afraid you won't want it.
Xie Yuan suppressed the jumbled thoughts in her mind, and her smile became even brighter. "Chief Secretary Zhou is too modest. You are learned and upright. How could you not deserve my humble request?"
“Chief Secretary Zhou, as you probably know, the Prince has gone out to ‘train the troops,’ leaving only me, the Princess Consort, in the Prince’s residence…”
Zhou Wencheng's face was blank. Training troops? It was clearly going out to expand territory.
He suddenly felt a little desperate. Was Princess Xie now completely unpretentious in front of him?
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