Familiar spiritual energy fluctuations, carrying the light of merit, flowed into Jing Le's dantian. At this moment, Jing Le's strength had recovered to half.
However, the only level he can utilize is the Nascent Soul stage.
Therefore, I am quite calm about the issue of strength, but I am more looking forward to the upgrade of the system store.
I wonder what new and exciting things the system shop will bring this time.
Previously, it was about planting and cultivating methods for crops, fruits, and vegetables; no one knows what this time it will bring.
It's been a while since I've checked on the yard. I wonder if they've grown fruit following the planting methods I gave them?
Jing Le watched Duan Feibai practice swordsmanship with a tree branch while making sarcastic remarks.
The vegetables will have already been planted by then, and the Ministry of Revenue can start preparing them in a few days.
As for the fruit, you'll have to go and see for yourself.
Just then, the system upgrade was completed.
[Ding! System shop upgrade complete, Ocean Zone now open.]
Ocean area?
Could it be all marine life?
With this question in mind, Jing Le clicked on a newly created category: the Ocean Zone.
The small compartments inside were filled with all kinds of seafood.
There are seedlings and actual plants.
The process is the same: as long as you have enough merit points, you can buy whatever you want.
Prices in the marine area are slightly higher than those in the agricultural area.
This area is further divided into saltwater and freshwater zones.
[Excellent, excellent! This way we can develop the aquatic industry, and the people of Dayong will become wealthy.]
After Duan Feibai finished practicing his sword, he returned to Jing Le's side to rest, without disturbing her, and just watched her.
Listening to her plan for the people of Dayong in her heart, her eyes were full of tenderness.
The Great Yong Dynasty is filled with joy and laughter; it's truly wonderful.
He would have this feeling whenever this happened.
"Master, we're back."
At that moment, Shadow Three and his men brought in several people.
"They're back. Who are they?"
Jing Le snapped out of her thoughts, looked at the group of people who were bound hand and foot and gagged, and asked.
"These three are the sons of merchants who want to take the place of Yan Yongning and the other two."
Ying San recounted the entire scene at Liu's residence and handed over the items they found in Liu Shanzhang's secret room to Jing Le.
Upon seeing the account books, Liu Shanzhang's pupils constricted, his eyes widened in fury, and he had only one thought in his mind: It's all over, it's all over.
Afterwards, he became completely dejected.
Jing Le frowned as she looked at the accounts, then said leisurely, "Heh, very good indeed. Ying San, now hand these people and things over to Father."
"yes."
After Ying San and the others left, they quickly handed the account book to Eunuch Xu and waited in the side hall with Headmaster Liu and the others.
Inside the hall, Eunuch Xu came from the side hall carrying some things.
"Your Majesty, this was sent by Princess Anle."
The process on Emperor Jing's side was also coming to an end. After all the successful candidates had been settled, Eunuch Xu handed several account books to Emperor Jing.
Then she whispered a few words in Emperor Jing's ear.
When the courtiers heard that the gift was from Princess Anle, some felt that Emperor Jing was spoiling Princess Anle too much, not only frequently bringing her to court but also disturbing her during such a serious occasion, showing that he was taking her for granted.
Why can't we wait until the newly appointed officials enter the court before showing our abilities?
Sure enough, at this moment, these newly appointed officials were all shocked by the extent of Emperor Jing's favor towards Jing Le.
Yan Yongning and the other two were no exception.
Emperor Jing opened the notebook in his hand and was furious at the entries recorded on it.
His cold gaze swept across the audience, and he let out a sneer:
"Liu Hongyi, are you hiding something from me?"
The Prefect of Jingzhao was suddenly called upon by Emperor Jing, and he immediately sensed something was wrong.
He stepped forward and bowed deeply, saying, "Your Majesty, I have not concealed anything. Please see the truth."
Of course there are things that are being hidden, but can those be talked about?
Saying it is tantamount to handing over your head!
"Hmph, what a fine way to say you're being completely honest. I consider this Great Yong to be your Liu family's domain."
Emperor Jing's tone wasn't overly agitated, but his imposing presence sent shivers down everyone's spine.
The other officials below the stage all lowered their heads and remained silent, none daring to speak up at this moment.
"Xu Hai, bring the man up."
Emperor Jing disliked idle talk and went straight to the evidence.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Not long after, Eunuch Xu led Ying San and a few others, bringing in Headmaster Liu and the others.
"You haven't even knelt down before the Emperor."
"Eunuch Xu shouted."
Liu Shanzhang and the others were all tied up, their mouths were gagged, and they could only move their feet.
At this moment, upon being shouted at by Eunuch Xu, he immediately knelt down.
After bowing, Shadow Three and the others withdrew.
"Does Lord Liu recognize these people?"
Emperor Jing looked at the Prefect of Jingzhao with a knowing gaze, his expression revealing his understanding.
There was nothing more to understand; Liu Hongyi knew he was finished.
If Emperor Jing did not have sufficient evidence, he would not have launched his attack at this moment.
There's no point in making excuses now; I can only blame myself for being careless and giving myself away.
"Your subject confesses his guilt."
The Prefect of the Capital also knelt down and uttered only this one sentence.
This scene shocked everyone else present.
"What crime has Lord Liu committed? These people confessed as soon as they came out?"
"There must be something going on. Judging from the Emperor's expression, he must have found the evidence."
"You say Lord Liu is ruining his future by giving up a perfectly good official position and committing a crime?"
Some officials whispered among themselves, while others looked nervous and their eyes darted around.
"Xu Hai, show the account books to everyone. Don't say that I am slandering good officials and that I am a tyrant."
Emperor Jing handed the account book to Eunuch Xu and said coldly.
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