Chapter 129 Hua Ziye Begins to Strength
He stood up and walked over to sit on the edge of the bed.
Xiao Fuguang sat up.
"Yeah, a little insomnia."
Xuanyuan Jing reached out and took her hand, comforting her.
"Fu Guang, I know you're hell-bent on revenge for your mother-in-law. I've been investigating Prince Rong and the Yao family these days. Don't be too anxious. You have to give yourself some time."
Xiao Fuguang lowered his head with dejection in his eyes.
"Chinese New Year is just a few days away."
"After the New Year, my mother's memorial day will be in two months, but I haven't avenged her yet. I haven't even caused any harm to Prince Rong and his mother. I... I'm so sorry, mother."
As Xiao Fuguang spoke, her eyes were already red and she lowered her head even lower. Seeing this, Xuanyuan Jing reached out and hugged her in his arms.
"Fuguang, the Yao family has a rich heritage, and the Crown Prince is weak-willed. He relies on the Queen for advice on everything. The Emperor is worried about the monopoly of power by his relatives, so he intends to maintain balance. As a result, Prince Rong has gained favor, and his power in the court is equal to that of the Crown Prince. We must carefully plan to deal with such an enemy."
Xiao Fuguang leaned on his shoulder.
"I know. I was too impatient. Su Yan is wrong. It's Gu Chuan. Gu Chuan's appearance really made me panic. The people of the Gu family are like venomous snakes."
It was cold in winter, and even colder at night. Xuanyuan Jing helped her lie down inside, and then got on the bed. Seeing this, Xiao Fuguang looked at him in surprise.
"you…………"
Then stand up and sit up.
Xuanyuan Jing hugged her and pulled the quilt to cover them both.
"I won't do anything to you. It's too cold. Let's lie down."
Xiao Fuguang was about to say something else when Xuanyuan Jing spoke.
"Many things on Prince Rong's side have the shadow of Su Yan. If Prince Rong is a tiger, Su Yan is like its sharp claws. Concubine Yao now holds all the power in the palace and has begun to suppress the Queen. The situation is indeed not optimistic. However, the Chen family now holds the military power in the southern border. We can still watch them fight and accumulate power."
Xiao Fuguang leaned on his arm.
"How is the Fifth Prince doing lately?"
Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly after hearing this.
"He does have some skills. He has already uncovered a lot of information about the salt tax. However, this tax involves too many people, even members of the Yao and Chen families. If he investigates thoroughly, he will directly confront the Chen and Yao families."
Xiao Fuguang pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"His marriage to Fushu is almost settled, and he needs someone to give him a push."
The Fifth Prince's Mansion.
Xuanyuan Su has been living in the prince's mansion since he took over the salt tax matter.
Looking at the pile of information on the table, I felt worried. I had found a lot of information, but it was still unknown whether these things would appear on my father's desk.
Zhou Mingyu also became worried when looking at the information.
"I didn't expect that Your Highness would encounter such a difficult situation the first time he helped the Emperor."
Xuanyuan Su picked up one of the documents and looked at it with worry in his eyes.
"Private salt is rampant, salt is transported across regions, salt tax revenue is concealed, the privileged class is exempted from tax, and officials protect each other. These cases are one after another.
These are all major events that could shake the foundation of the nation. However, those involved in these events are all powerful officials in the court. If one is not careful, they will bring disaster upon themselves.”
Zhou Mingyu nodded in agreement.
"This salt tax issue may seem simple, but it's actually a complex matter. Your Highness has just taken office, and your foundation is unstable. If you're not careful, not only will your efforts go to waste, but you might even bring disaster upon yourself."
Xuanyuan Su put down the information in his hand, rubbed his temples, and looked a little tired.
"The New Year is almost here, and if we continue investigating this case, both the Chen and Yao families will be implicated."
The two were worried when Xuanyuan Su's guard came in and bowed.
"Your Highness, Master Hua requests an audience."
Zhou Mingyu spoke.
"Hanako Ye?"
"Your Highness, it seems that Hua Ziye spends quite a lot of time with Your Highness."
Xuanyuan Su spoke slowly after hearing this.
"He's quite clever. He discovered all the clues to the illegal salt trafficking and reselling. I've just entered the court, and the old officials are all acting independently. I have no choice but to select people from the new imperial examination system. This Hua Ziye seems to be reliable. I'll observe him for a while. If he has good character and can do things reliably, I can give him a push."
Then he spoke to the guards.
"Please ask him to come in."
Hua Ziye walked into the hall and bowed.
"Your Highness, Master Zhou."
Xuanyuan Su nodded slightly.
"Why is Master Hua here?"
Hua Ziye bowed.
"Your Highness, the New Year is almost here. I'd like to ask you, when will you submit the salt tax case we're investigating to the Emperor?"
Xuanyuan Su spoke in confusion after hearing this.
"This case has nothing to do with the New Year, right?"
Hua Ziye
"The New Year is coming soon. I've studied hard for ten years and my family is worried about how I'll perform after I get a job. If the salt tax case can earn the emperor's praise, I can also mention it in my letter to my family and make them happy. It will be a New Year's gift."
Xuanyuan Su glanced at him when he heard that.
"Master Hua is a filial son."
Hua Ziye spoke hurriedly.
"My family has worked hard to support me in my studies over the years. I also want to be a good official and have more opportunities to do things that benefit the people and bring honor to my family."
Xuanyuan Su listened and spoke slowly.
"Your idea is good."
"However, the things discovered in the salt tax investigation are so far-reaching that I am unsure whether to present them to my father."
Upon hearing this, Hua Ziye spoke with a confused look on his face.
"Your Highness, the salt tax issue was entrusted to you by the Emperor. If you find out something and don't tell the Emperor, wouldn't that be deceiving the Emperor?"
Zhou Mingyu spoke from the side.
"Master Hua, the events in the imperial court are not as simple as they appear. If the salt tax issue involved ordinary officials, it would be fine. After all, similar incidents have occurred throughout the dynasties. But now both the Chen and Yao families seem to be involved. If we continue to investigate, I'm afraid it will cause trouble for Your Highness."
This is because they are afraid of the Chen family and the Yao family. Hua Ziye was silent for a moment, but it was understandable. After all, Xuanyuan Su's foundation is still unstable, and the help that his maternal family can provide is limited.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. Ziye has a plan that may help Your Highness break this situation."
Zhou Mingyu leaned forward curiously, and Xuanyuan Su also showed an expectant look.
"Oh? Tell me about it."
Hua Ziye looked at Xuanyuan Su with some hesitation.
"Your Highness, I am new to the Imperial City and do not know many things about being an official. If I have said anything wrong, please forgive me."
Xuanyuan Su smiled and spoke when he heard this.
"Master Hua, please speak frankly. This prince always considers and listens to honest advice."
Hua Ziye then bowed.
"May I ask, Your Highness, if your worries are due to your fear of the Chen and Yao families?"
Xuanyuan Su did not deny it when he heard it.
"The Chen and Yao families have deep roots. Once..."
The rest of the words can be understood even without being spoken out loud, so Hua Ziye continued speaking.
"Your Highness is right to be concerned. The Chen and Yao families have deep roots and complex relationships with many people in the court. However, this is your Highness's first assignment since entering the court. If you fail to do it well, I'm afraid it will affect your Highness's position in the Emperor's heart."
"So I think we can show these things to the emperor first and ask for his opinion on whether to continue investigating. If you have the emperor's support, no matter if it's the Chen family, the Yao family, or anyone else, they can't touch your highness."
"but…………"
Xuanyuan Su spoke.
"But what?"
Hua Ziye continued to speak.
"Whether it's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince or His Royal Highness Prince Rong, the concubines or the principal wives in the palace all come from large families. Your Highness is not young anymore, perhaps you can marry a virtuous wife for yourself. It is said that starting a family is the best way to build a career. With a family, Your Highness will be able to better share the worries of the Emperor."
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