Princess Chaoyang was finished, but she didn't realize it yet.
She returned to the Princess's Mansion and first scolded Gu Jiu and Hu Yang.
All imaginable abusive words were used on Gu Jiu.
What treachery, vixen, evil heart and evil heart, these are all gentle.
There are even more vicious words, one after another.
Afterwards, Princess Chaoyang began to claim illness and asked people to exaggerate the reason for her illness: she was a guest at the Huyang County Princess's residence and was very angry because Madam Zhao was disrespectful to her elders.
At the same time, he secretly arranged for people to impeach the Shaofu Household Order, Liu Zhao, and Gu Jiu.
Not to mention other things, just the houses built outside the South City Gate and the refugees are enough to provide evidence for impeachment.
No idea?
Then you're just nitpicking.
At the same time, he instructed his son to keep a close eye on the casino and keep a low profile so as not to let anyone expose his secrets again.
Thus, in just a few days, the entire capital, both inside and outside the imperial court, became bustling with activity because of Princess Chaoyang and Gu Jiu.
The court officials were happy to impeach him.
Gu Jiu is too rich.
Rich people should be impeached!
What kind of logic is this?
Is being rich a sin?
In the eyes of court officials and scholars, yes, being rich is the original sin.
Even though they themselves were wealthy, they were incredibly determined not to give up. They were determined to criticize the rich, with Gu Jiu bearing the brunt of the criticism. Who told her to be so high-profile, come up with so many new tricks, and make so much money?
You said she resettled nearly 100,000 refugees?
Sorry, the issue we're discussing this time is whether being rich is the original sin. It has nothing to do with being a refugee.
Resettling the refugees is a great contribution. Does it have anything to do with me?
Are you talking about Princess Chaoyang?
Princess Chaoyang is the weaker party in this matter. As officials appointed by the imperial court, we naturally have to speak up for the weaker party.
What did you say? A wealthy casino is forcing people to death?
I'm sorry, I didn't hear or see it.
I only saw a royal princess, a dignified elder, being verbally bullied by a younger person until she fainted.
This is extremely unfilial!
Filial piety has been emphasized in all dynasties. Should Madam Zhao be impeached for being so unfilial?
You deserve it! You absolutely deserve it!
Not only Madam Zhao should be impeached, but also the eldest prince Liu Zhao.
This couple are both so annoying.
The biggest crime of the eldest prince Liu Zhao was that he was afraid of his wife and could not control her.
If Liu Zhao could control Madam Zhao, would Madam Zhao have the courage to make Princess Chaoyang faint from anger?
cannot!
Therefore, they must be impeached vigorously. It would be best if both the couple could be removed from office.
Many imperial censors were eager to use Gu Jiu and Liu Zhao to boost their reputation. If they succeeded, they would become famous throughout the world.
With fame, how far can fortune be?
For a time, the situation changed dramatically.
The impeachment memorials were carried to Xingqing Palace in baskets.
Emperor Wende frowned, glanced at the baskets of impeachment memorials, and asked Chang En, "Are they all impeaching Liu Zhao and his wife?"
Chang En bowed and replied, "Most of them impeached His Majesty and Madam Zhao. A small number impeached the Minister of the Imperial Household and Princess Chaoyang."
Emperor Wende picked up a book at random and flipped through it. "I don't know what it means!"
He threw it away and picked up the second one. "What a waste of paper. Doesn't a memorial cost money?"
Chang En's mouth twitched: Your Majesty, as the king of a country, can you not be so stingy?
Emperor Wende picked up another book and said, "Is there something wrong with making money? Then why don't we all just starve and the army stop fighting?"
"It's not the first day that Liu Zhao has been afraid of his wife. Impeaching him after all these years is clearly just a publicity stunt and a rehash of past events. I don't even bother to care about them, so what right do these imperial censors have to meddle in the affairs of other couples? Have they had too much?"
"Aunt Chaoyang endorsed the casino and used it to make money, but in the mouths of these censors, it became a minor offense."
"Didn't they say they forced people to death? My people were forced to death and sold into slavery, but in the eyes of these officials, it's all a trivial matter. A bunch of parasites, not paying a penny of tax, and even killing the innocent people who paid taxes. They are clearly trying to undermine me. Such a serious matter is actually a trivial matter? Liu Zhao's fear of his wife is a big deal, but the lives of innocent people are trivial. Absurd!"
"What does the Grand Secretary have to do with them? The eldest grandson is addicted to gambling and ran away with the money? How come I don't know? Send someone to check which casino the Grand Secretary's grandson, my cousin, is gambling in. It can't be such a coincidence, it must be Youcai Casino."
Chang En wiped the sweat from his forehead. Listening to Emperor Wende's complaints, he felt very stressed.
He bowed and said, "It is said that the eldest grandson of the Shaofu Household Supervisor was gambling in Youcai Casino and made over a hundred thousand taels of silver including principal and interest."
"Haha! Casinos are a great business, easily earning hundreds of thousands of taels. It's so profitable, I want to do this business. Why didn't the Shaofu of every dynasty get involved in casinos? Because it's a business that will destroy your family lineage."
"Aunt Chaoyang is truly a master at amassing wealth. Someone who makes money through underhanded means actually has the nerve to mock those who earn their money honestly. Order the Jinwu Guards to conduct a thorough investigation of this Youcai Casino, and at the same time, clean up all the casinos in the capital. Any casino that has caused a murder will be seized by me. They say casino owners have backers, but I don't believe these backers are more powerful than me."
Chang En's heart was pounding. "Your Majesty, do you really want to send the Jinwu Guards out?"
Whenever the Jinwu Guards are deployed, it is always a major case that results in loss of life.
Since Emperor Wende ascended the throne, there has never been a major case except for the Cai family case.
Therefore, many court officials said that Emperor Wende was kind and benevolent, better than the previous emperor, and had the appearance of a benevolent monarch.
Emperor Wende may not care about his reputation as a benevolent monarch, but Chang En does.
As someone close to Emperor Wende, he has the responsibility to protect Emperor Wende's reputation.
"Your Majesty, the Jinwu Guards are dispatched, which makes too much noise. I am worried that it will cause criticism from the court officials."
Emperor Wende scoffed and pointed at the impeachment memorial in the basket. "Look, aren't there enough criticisms? When I was in the palace, I didn't care about my reputation, and I care even less now."
It has to be said that Emperor Wende and Princess Huyang are indeed siblings. They both only care about their own happiness and don't care about the lives of others.
It's just that Emperor Wende knows how to cover up. He knows how to put on a layer of skin to hide his true heart.
Chang En was very upset.
Once the Jinwu Guards are dispatched, this matter will not end well.
No matter who wins or loses in the end, a group of people will die.
Emperor Wende was determined to investigate the Youcai Casino and take this opportunity to rectify the gambling market in the capital.
"By the way, I heard from someone that Youcai Casino's annual turnover is at least two million taels. Has the tax been paid?"
Chang En hesitated for a moment, "I think I should have paid taxes."
Emperor Wende frowned, very dissatisfied. "Go call the Minister of Revenue and the Revenue Tax Officer. How can you not collect taxes on such a large business? Do you think the Ministry of Revenue has the nerve to collect a few cents from ordinary people all day long?"
The Ministry of Revenue has no face, so how can the emperor have face?
Chang En quickly ordered the eunuch to go to the Ministry of Revenue to invite someone.
At the same time, he sent someone to the Jinwu Guard to call Wei Zhong, the left guard of the Jinwu Guard.
Yes, the Jinwu Guard is still Wei Zhong’s world.
When Emperor Wende came to power, he did not replace the personnel of the Jinwu Guard.
Wei Zhong was very excited.
Emperor Wende was so kind to him!
Such an important position is still given to him, what a trust it shows.
Wei Zhong swore allegiance as early as when Emperor Wende ascended the throne.
However, two or three years passed, and he was still useless. Every day he polished his big sword in the Jinwu Guard.
No!
He wasn't wiping a big sword!
He wiped the loneliness.
How could ordinary people understand his desire for major cases, and how could they understand his extreme desire to bring down members of the royal family!
Only the blood of royal relatives, high-ranking officials, and aristocratic families can arouse his passion.
The bloodshed is horrific.
But to the Jinwu Guard, what is blood? It is His Majesty's trust! It is the meaning of the Jinwu Guard's existence!
Can the Jinwu Guards who don’t shed blood or kill people still be considered Jinwu Guards?
Oh, oh, oh!
Wei Zhong held his big sword, feeling extremely lonely.
Although he is a rough guy, he also has a delicate side.
"My lord, my lord, someone is coming from the palace!"
Everyone who came to the palace, from the Jinwu Guards, from the doorman to the servants to Wei Zhong, were all excited and excited.
Is this a case?
Princess Chaoyang is currently involved in a lawsuit with Madam Zhao. Does Your Majesty want the Jinwu Guards to investigate the case?
Wei Zhongteng stood up from his seat and asked, "Is there really someone coming from the palace?"
"Absolutely true. The one who came was Eunuch Chang's godson, Eunuch Wu."
"Please ask Eunuch Wu to come sit in the hall. I'll pack up and come over."
Wei Zhong was too excited.
After more than two years, someone finally came from the palace.
How difficult it is!
Those who don’t know would think that the Jinwu Guard is going to be disbanded.
The imperial prison is empty, which shows the incompetence of the Jinwu Guards.
Wei Zhong changed into a formal official uniform, straightened his official hat, and went to meet Eunuch Xiao Wu.
From today on, he will fill the imperial prison with people and let blood be seen in the torture chamber every day.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be worthy of being a Jinwu Guard! He wouldn't deserve the notoriety of being an executioner.
The Jinwu Guards are dispatched, and a major prison is established!
The court officials were in a panic!
Your Majesty, are you confused?
Your Majesty, are you going to follow in the footsteps of the late emperor?
The Jinwu Guards cannot be dispatched!
Just because two royal women had a quarrel, the Jinwu Guards were dispatched. This is a huge waste of court resources!
What a bunch of idiots! Your Majesty, how can you miss this opportunity that has come to your doorstep?
He clamors for impeachment of Liu Zhao and Gu Jiu all day long without even considering the actual situation.
It is clear that Princess Chaoyang is going to be in trouble this time.
Minister Li raised his eyelids and looked coldly at the court officials who were jumping up and down, not bothering to say a word.
It's so lonely to serve in the same court with a bunch of idiots!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
