Xiang Xiaoxian followed the palace maid and walked out.
Compared with when I first arrived, my pace now is much lighter.
He even had the mood to turn his head and look around.
Even the palace maids passing by were stared at by him several times.
After Xiang Xiaoxian left, Jiang Xiang, Gao Liu and Ding Ning also left the palace.
At the palace gate.
Jiang Xiang looked up at the sky, feeling indescribable.
............
Inside the main hall.
Qi Pan returned the booklet he had read to Ying Zheng.
"Brother, is there something wrong with Xiang Xiaoxian?"
Um?
Ying Zheng looked up at Qi Pan and asked, "Why did the Imperial Master say that?"
Qi Pan said, "So many cases are under his jurisdiction."
"But none of them have caught the thieves and given justice to the merchants."
"Doesn't this mean there's something wrong with Xiang Xiaoxian?"
Ying Zheng: "What the Imperial Master said is indeed correct."
Qi Pan asked in surprise after hearing this.
"Even now, you still keep him?"
"Of course I can't stay."
Ying Zheng said, "Master, just wait and see."
After hearing this, Qi Pan knew that Ying Zheng already had a plan in mind.
She nodded immediately and said, "Okay."
"Then I'll wait and see."
The fact that Jiang Xiang and other merchants entered the palace scared the Cheng He family and other powerful people who had secretly sent people to keep an eye on them.
When they got the news that Xiang Xiaoxian had also entered the palace, they were so shocked that they could not sit still.
After waiting for a long time, I finally waited for him to leave the palace.
As soon as Xiang Xiaoxian returned to the government office, Cheng He and several other powerful families sneaked in through the back door.
As soon as he saw Xiang Xiaoxian, Cheng He hurried forward and asked.
"Brother Xiang! Brother Xiang, you're back!"
"I heard you entered the palace? What did you do there?"
Several other powerful families also came over curiously.
Xiang Xiaoxian said, "Hey, what's the point of calling me brother or not? It's better to just call me Master Xiang."
Xiang Xiaoxian also figured it out.
When he was in the palace, His Majesty would criticize him.
Let him investigate the case carefully.
Since we want to investigate the case properly, we can't get too close to these powerful families.
Keep your distance.
At least on the surface, that's the case.
Then, he would have to do some proper checking.
Pick out a few people and give His Majesty an explanation.
So as to avoid looking bad in public.
On the way from leaving the palace to returning to the government office, Xiang Xiaoxian was still thinking about which people to arrest.
Now as soon as he saw Cheng He, he knew it.
Cheng He definitely can't do it.
but........
The several aristocratic and powerful people around him can do it.
When Cheng He heard Xiang Xiaoxian's words, he frowned and his voice turned cold.
"What does this mean, Lord Xiang?"
The expressions of several other powerful families were also very unhappy.
Xiang Xiaoxian said, "I don't have any other intentions, it's just..."
"His Majesty has just summoned me to the palace and asked me to investigate the cases of those merchants."
What?
Investigating the merchant’s case?
Did those merchants really go to the palace to file a complaint?
And asked His Majesty to summon Xiang Xiaoxian in?
This is........
Cheng He immediately softened his voice, "Oh, Lord Xiang, this case needs to be thoroughly investigated."
"However, we have nothing to do with this case. When you investigate, you must have your people keep their eyes open."
"Don't hurt anyone by mistake."
Other noble families also said, "Yes, Lord Xiang."
"We are all family..."
"You'd better keep an eye on it."
Cheng He said, "A few days ago, I found a piece of fine jade. I'll have it sent to Master Xiang for appreciation later."
Others also spoke up.
"I have a shop in a great location..."
“I have a Zhuangzi…”
"I........."
Everyone started giving things to Xiang Xiaoxian.
Xiang Xiaoxian was no stranger to this scene.
In the past, these wealthy and powerful families got good things from merchants.
I'll give him one.
He would also be given generous gifts during the Chinese New Year and other festivals.
He was overwhelmed with gifts.
That's why he helped these powerful families and suppressed the cases of merchants over the years.
I usually just do superficial work.
However, I'm afraid it won't work this time.
I have to give an explanation to His Majesty.
Then this is a gift from some people...
No, you still have to collect it.
Collect it first.
People still have to take it anyway.
Xiang Xiaoxian smiled and said, "Okay, okay, everyone is so thoughtful."
"Then I will gladly accept it."
Cheng He and others smiled throughout the whole process.
Xiang Xiaoxian left Cheng He alone, and after everyone else left, he said.
"Brother, let me tell you the truth."
"This time...I'm afraid there will be some bleeding."
What?
A little bleeding? ?
What does this mean?
Cheng He frowned and said, "Brother Xiang, what...what is going on?"
Xiang Xiaoxian said, "It's all caused by those few imperial merchants."
"This time, His Majesty specifically summoned me to the palace to investigate thoroughly."
"Although he didn't say anything harsh, your Majesty's meaning is already very clear."
"Brother Cheng, if you want to protect yourself, you have to sacrifice a few people around you."
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