Shen Huaixu's face instantly darkened, and he asked urgently, "Why?"
Shen Jintang sighed softly, her voice tinged with helplessness: "The Ministry of Revenue's affairs are far-reaching, with many people there being relatives of the Crown Prince by marriage, their influence deeply entrenched. Even if the Princess wanted to intervene, it would be difficult for her. Moreover, the Crown Prince is the heir apparent; if this matter were to be exposed, it would likely cause turmoil in the court, a consequence that even the Princess cannot afford."
When I sent her to the Ministry of Revenue last time, I only gave them a heads-up, telling them not to go too far.
However, none of the officials specifically involved were dismissed.
At that time, Shen Jintang knew that she had no control over the theft of silver from the Ministry of Revenue.
Shen Jintang paused, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes, his fingers gently stroking the edge of the teacup, as if he was thinking about something.
Shen Jintang frowned slightly, his gaze wandering in the void, as if he were sorting out the situation in the court.
The eldest princess was the crown prince's aunt, but she was not his biological father.
The fact that the eldest princess is in power has already caused a great deal of discussion in the court and among the people. If she were to take action against the crown prince at this critical juncture, the condemnation would be truly unstoppable.
Regardless of whether the matter is true or false, there will always be people who smear her, saying that she framed the crown prince in order to seize power.
People only love to listen to rumors and gossip; who would bother to investigate the truth?
At that time, I'm afraid there will be a huge uproar, and public opinion will be hard to quell.
Shen Jintang believed that she had some insight into people's hearts, and that the princess would not act rashly without a ready excuse.
Shen Huaixu's trip, whether or not he meets the Princess, will ultimately be fruitless.
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