After hearing this, Kong Shangli immediately panicked.
This is a charge of rebellion!
If this happened to me, I would be doomed and no one in my family would survive.
"My lord, my lord, I have no idea about this matter. It was not done by me!" Kong Shangli said hurriedly: "We just received the grain, then sold it and collected the money. As for where the grain came from and who it was sold to, how would we servants know?" Kong Shangli said hurriedly.
"Then who is the person in the Kong family who is responsible for this matter?" Xu Xianchun sat up straight and asked.
Kong Shangli was stunned.
Who is doing this?
It was Kong Shangsheng, the chief steward of the Kong family.
Kong Shangli quickly said, "Your Excellency, this matter is done by Kong Shangsheng. He is a direct descendant of the Kong family and cannot be compared with us little people."
"Kong Shangsheng?" Xu Xianchun asked hesitantly, "What is this person's status in the Kong family?"
"My Lord, he is the manager of the Kong family's outer court. All of us are under his management, and most of the Kong family's external businesses and properties are also under his management, or are managed by his subordinates. In terms of relationship, he is the uncle of the Duke of Yansheng."
After hearing Kong Shangli's words, Xu Xianchun nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Very good, very good. You are able to sincerely serve the court, recognize your mistakes, and betray Kong Shangsheng. You have done a great job. This is your contribution. I will report it later and see if I can reduce your guilt."
"Yes, sir." Kong Shangli said excitedly, "I thank you for saving my life. From now on, if you have any instructions, I will do my best to carry them out for you."
Xu Xianchun looked at Kong Shangli and said, "Take him away and have the doctor examine his injuries. Then prepare some delicious food to nourish him. Oh, and remember to move him to a different cell. Don't mistreat him."
The subordinate naturally knew what Xu Xianchun meant, so he quickly said, "Yes, sir, we will do it right away."
After Kong Shangli was taken away, Xu Xianchun said, "Get ready to go with me to arrest someone. This time we must bring Kong Shangsheng back."
"Sir, on what grounds are we going to arrest him?" the subordinate hesitated and said, "We don't have any evidence that he's reselling grain."
"Selling grain?" Xu Xianchun snorted coldly, stepped forward and slapped his subordinate, saying, "I now suspect he is a member of the White Lotus Sect and intends to assassinate His Majesty. Bring him back for questioning."
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