Over the course of three months, the Ministry of Works' residence, the Ministry of Works' residence, and even General Zhou's residence all suffered business setbacks, plunging both residences into a tense and oppressive atmosphere.
The entire mansion's income wasn't based on the owner's monthly allowance. Cutting off the mansion's business was like cutting off a person's economic lifeline. Even high-ranking officials in the court needed money. However, the mansion's business was either not squeezed out or was secretly suppressed. Consequently, the mansion's treatment was no longer as luxurious as before, and his treatment declined one after another.
But it seems the dark clouds over the two prefectures have not yet dissipated.
Lin Mo and Mo Li had already sensed the turmoil and had vaguely found a clue: those who were being suppressed were the same ones who had previously tried to bully Miss Lin, now the Noble Consort Xian. The two looked at each other, wondering if the Noble Consort Xian knew about it and was secretly suppressing them.
This shouldn't be the case. Consort Xian is just a village girl from a village. What power does she have? Even the Emperor and my father have denied it.
Lin Mo and Mo Li were confused, as was Zhou Shiwei.
Seeing their worried and distressed relatives, a sense of unease rose in their hearts.
In the fourth month, Minister Lin and Vice Minister Mo were imprisoned for their greed, hoarding of disaster relief grain from the people, and other reasons. When they discovered a cockroach, it meant that many more were lurking in the corner. One thing led to another, and the entire Lin and Mo families ended up in prison.
General Zhou's mansion was also implicated in a case of poor handling of affairs. Although it was not punished by His Majesty, it was no longer valued by His Majesty.
And the military commanders who were not valued could only become the backdrop for the end of the old era.
The aristocratic families of the capital were reshuffled, with many old and decadent families disappearing and many new families rising to prominence.
Meanwhile, Duan Heng, who was stirring up the storm behind the scenes, gazed melancholically in the direction of the capital. Ah Hua…
He could never stand by Ahua's side in this lifetime. He was Ahua's sinner. So let those who had harmed Ahua taste his own methods. And he, the sinner, would be the sharpest knife in Ahua's hand.
Despite his skewed path, the chosen one of destiny remained a prodigy in another direction, his military prowess rivaling that of any general. Soon, Duan Heng had amassed remarkable military achievements on the frontier.
When Qingyin saw Duan Heng again, she was very indifferent.
After winning the battle, Duan Heng was temporarily summoned back to the palace by Emperor Yongqing to celebrate the victory. On his way to report for duty, he encountered Qingyin, who was looking for the emperor.
She was pregnant, her belly slightly protruding. The tenderness of maternal love added a unique beauty to her angelic face, making her gentle and tolerant. Her brows were full of girlish innocence, rather than the numbness of her previous life.
The Emperor treats her very well.
Duan Heng clearly felt this. His sharp eyes, honed on the battlefield, were now tinged with a hint of water. It was good that Ahua was still alive. He was very happy.
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