Chapter 76: She knew more about money than he did.
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After Yan Siqing got into the carriage, Jiang Hui was outside at least. The sound of horse hooves could be heard. As they passed the fish pond path outside Liujia Village, the fishy smell was still there, and the fragrance of mountain flowers seemed not to reach here.
It seems that the more people there are in a place, the more complex and impure the smell of man-made things becomes.
But people are different.
Some people are good at business and are good at controlling people's hearts. They are like jade and the moon, and people love them like jewels, but they can't get them.
Some people fight on the battlefield, and sleep peacefully despite the corpses lying thousands of miles away. When they return, they still have the youthful spirit.
They all have a smell.
Refreshing, refreshing, or light and soothing.
Xiaoyun looked at the depressed prince outside the curtain, and then looked at Yan Siqing who was leaning against the cushion and silently looking at the sunset mountains on the other side of the window.
She thought for a moment and asked, "Miss Yan, what will happen to the monkey?"
This topic was brought up in an unusually awkward way.
Yan Siqing turned around and happened to see Jiang Hui's gaze standing by the window on the other side.
He was cautious and tearful.
She didn't do anything wrong, so why... was he always confused?
Yan Siqing's eyes dropped, and he put on his handkerchief and replied, "I will kill him."
If the case is settled, the main culprit Liu Dayuan will naturally be put to death. The monkey he trained is innocent and ignorant, and has no grudges against the victim. He should not be held guilty, but he is legally responsible. From a human perspective, because the case is bizarre and the method is unusual, it may be announced soon, causing an uproar among the people, and everyone will be wary of this monkey.
Let’s talk about whether some magicians use the domesticated creatures to do evil. The fact that monkeys can sneak into homes and steal things quietly is enough to make ordinary people reject them.
Due to public resentment and to deter certain individuals who want to use this evil method to harm others, the government will definitely execute the monkey.
Yan Siqing didn't have much of an opinion on this. Xiaoyun touched his chin and said, "People are scarier than anything else."
Xiaoyun nodded, and then explained why he suddenly mentioned the monkey.
"I just saw that the pair of Qingtian jades seemed to be...monkey-like."
"I always feel that there is a certain destiny in one's life."
Yan Siqing was surprised and looked at Jiang Hui.
She had read the files kept by the Dali Temple's disciples, and all the information was recorded, from the deceased to the reporter to the current criminal.
The Chen Yue sisters are both born in the year of the Monkey.
So does everyone have a mysterious fate in their life?
There is always God's will in everything.
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Yan Siqing didn't say anything, but Jiang Hui might not have been silent. He looked at Yan Siqing and said, "It's night. If we go back to the city now, even if we can get the city gates opened, the road won't be safe. We'll arrive even later. Do you want to go to Guanzhong Town to rest for the night?"
Guanzhong Town is located in the defense area of Chang'an City. It is considered an acropolis and is also prosperous and lively. It is also the place where many noble and famous people in Chang'an go for outings and enjoy the scenery. It means that the living conditions there are good and suitable for relaxing and short-term residence.
He knew that Yan Siqing was not short of money. Although the journey to Chang'an was tiring, he had never suffered from material hardship.
There is no reason to support a little girl. It is so close to Chang'an and you have to travel a long way.
So…he tentatively proposed it, hoping to get her approval.
Of course, it was impossible for Li Yu and the others to go with them.
When handling important cases, swift action is required and no delay is allowed. The Dali Temple had suffered a loss of time some time ago and was almost convicted by His Majesty for delaying the case.
So Li Yu decided to let Yan Siqing take charge of the Liujia Village case. He obeyed his orders wholeheartedly and handled the case quickly. The process was also very smooth and he could report to his superiors.
At this time she also heard Jiang Hui's words.
Pulling the reins, the pony galloped forward. He leaned over to the window and said to Yan Siqing, "Miss Yan, this journey has been tiring. It was already early morning when we arrived there, and the road was not safe. It has delayed you for a long time. His Royal Highness is right, and Guanzhong City is a good place. You haven't been there yet since you came to Chang'an."
Play?
Yan Siqing felt that these people seemed to have forgotten why they came to Chang'an.
It seemed as if the initial danger had faded away, and His Majesty was silent. She was absolutely safe, even loved and embraced.
However, Yan Siqing is such a calm person, she always knows how mysterious her situation is.
Only Li Yu and his friends could not see their fate and future, and were full of enthusiasm.
Yan Siqing didn't like to use his bad luck to suppress other people's kindness. He smiled and agreed.
"Thank you very much. This is feasible. Thank you for your hard work."
Before she moved her hand, Xiaoyun helped her take out a food box from the box, which contained pastries provided by the mansion.
The salary of the Dali Temple disciples was not low, but they were minor officials and had to endure hardships. After all, judicial affairs were not as promising as those in the cabinet and the court. It was still hard work and it was easy to offend people. Kids like Li Yu had not received any benefits since they joined the sect.
Yan Siqing saw that the clothes were all curly and it was very tiring to be dressed in the wind and rain.
I didn't eat any food that day.
Xiaoyun was quick and handed it over.
Li Yu was embarrassed to ask for it, but...his stomach was growling.
Her face flushed, she smiled brightly, and thanked him anyway. She picked up a heavy basket of food and distributed it to others, naturally not leaving out Chen Xu.
Yan Siqing didn't take this seriously and only thought of Guanzhong City.
Has she ever been to Guanzhong City?
I should have been there when I was a kid.
But the past is like smoke, not worth mentioning.
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Many people from Chang'an have been to Guanzhong, but Yan Siqing is from another coastal area. Apart from his childhood, he probably has never been here since he became an adult. Li Yu thought that no matter how dangerous Chang'an was, it also had its good places.
When they parted, she wanted to send a few disciples from the Dali Temple to stay with Yan Siqing.
"General Zhou Lang was dragged down by the Snowman Valley case. When he left the Dali Temple, he should have wanted to send the Jinwu Guards to follow him, but he didn't. The situation is complicated now. Although our Dali Temple is not a powerful department, it is involved in important cases, so we have some face."
"Madam, could you please keep someone with you?"
Li Yu dared to say this, but her status as Si Zhi was not enough, because Jian Wuliang had instructed her in advance that if she returned from investigating the case too late and they were separated, she had to leave someone behind to protect her.
It can be considered as the Dali Temple returning the favor.
But she said this despite herself, because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince seemed... not necessarily happy about it.
As a result, she carefully observed and found that Jiang Hui didn't say much and didn't seem to be disgusted by it.
Yan Siqing declined politely, feeling that it was too much trouble. She was not a member of the court either. In her opinion, the imperial edict was just a casual act of His Majesty, who dragged her into the case to investigate her background. She had no official power at all.
How could she enjoy the treatment from the Dali Temple?
"Take it with you."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suddenly spoke.
Yan Siqing was stunned and glanced at him.
Jiang Hui's selfish desires were divided into two categories. The first was that he was annoyed by people like Jian Wuliang and wished they could get away from him. The second was that the situation was complicated and he was worried that just himself and the palace were not perfect enough, so he wished to involve more people to act as guarantors for her.
Which of the two selfish desires is stronger?
He has his own clear understanding.
So he disagreed with Yan Siqing and suggested taking it with him.
But I was worried that I couldn't convince her.
He added, "What if there's another case?"
He found this statement very persuasive.
Yan Siqing: “…”
Li Yu: “…”
Although he has a sharp tongue, he does persuade people.
So Yan Siqing agreed anyway. Yes, what if someone died again?
The feng shui in Chang'an hasn't been very good recently.
She secretly complained in her heart.
When Li Yu heard this, he was overjoyed and told Chen Sizhi directly, and then...
She stayed on her own.
Jiang Hui: “?”
Li Yu said happily: "I have to stay here, and he can just go and do his job. Miss Yan, I will take you to the temple fair."
Xiaoyun thought to herself: She's waiting here, no wonder I tried so hard to persuade her and insisted on keeping her. It turns out she wants to be with us too.
Yan Siqing glanced at the helpless Chen Sizhi and others, and agreed without stopping them.
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Guanzhong City was bustling and bustling at night, but Yan Siqing and the others were tired, so they quietly checked into the mansion that Jiang Hui had led them to, and soon they all settled down.
The royal palace has many properties, and there is also a gate to your mansion in Guanzhong City. There is no shortage of places to stay, so there is no need to go to an inn.
Yan Siqing didn't dwell on this, nor did he care whether the Liujia Village case would spread to the public.
The outside world was bustling with hustle and bustle, and the flavor of life was abundant, but she only dreamed of her relatives and old friends.
Zhao Zhao, parents, Yan family, grandmother Zhou....
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The world is vast, but all people and things depend on the same sun and moon.
When night falls, it falls everywhere.
In Chang'an, because the Dali Temple had complete evidence, it reported to the central government, the emperor inquired about it, and the cabinet intervened. Jian Wuliang of the Dali Temple was extremely busy. Not long after, at nightfall, an imperial edict arrived at the door of the Dali Temple. Not long after, Chen Cangyu entered the palace with Jian Wuliang and Zhou Li.
Just before entering the palace, Jian and Zhou asked the gatekeeper whether Li Yu and his gang, who had just been sent out to investigate a case, had returned. After learning that they had not yet returned to the city, Jian and Zhou sent the Jinwu Guards to monitor the city gate.
If you return, please report it.
Jian Wuliang also sent his men to contact the guards at the city gate to be careful, but he did not comment on Zhou Li's move.
"Master Zhou, you're not busy? You seem quite free. Have you arranged your brother's funeral?"
"She has been expelled from the clan, saving a fortune on funeral expenses. If you want to know why I care so much about Miss Yan's affairs, just ask directly."
"...Okay, then why do you care so much? It doesn't seem to have anything to do with you, unless she is responsible for investigating your family's case and wants to bring you down and lose your position. You are not like me. You and Miss Yan have a common task to cooperate with, and you also have common topics and talents."
How dare he talk about talent?
A horse doesn't know how long its face is.
Zhou Li had a deadpan expression on his face and said calmly, "Since you asked, I won't answer."
Jian Wuliang's face suddenly turned dark.
They entered the palace together, but the hidden jade could not be shown to others, so it had to be placed in the carriage.
He could hear everything outside through the curtains.
His face was expressionless and calm.
But when they arrived at the palace gate, they saw another group of people coming to the Dali Temple.
When Zhou Li and Li saw each other, they were shocked.
Wei Tingzhong.
He came back from the White Horse Temple?
I only learned that after Prince Qi's injuries healed, he was taken back to Chang'an and is now surrounded by many imperial doctors in the palace.
Wei Tingzhong brought others to the Dali Temple.
It really happened to hit.
But Jian Wuliang and the others also noticed that he was followed by several monks from the White Horse Temple.
There is dust in it.
He said he was involved in the case and could represent the White Horse Temple, so he came to record his confession and was ready to be summoned by the emperor at any time.
This is not surprising.
Among all the people involved in the case, only Prince Qi was cleared of all charges and is currently just a victim.
But when Wei Tingzhong learned that the person in the carriage was... Lechen and others also watched.
The monks were also curious.
I'm curious about who "just happened" to get hold of such important evidence and who chose such a good time to report the case.
Jian Wuliang and the others did not mention the identity of "Cang Yu" before. He reached an agreement with Yan Siqing that how to explain to the emperor was the latter's business after entering the palace, so there was no need to mention it now.
Wei Tingzhong glanced sideways with an indifferent expression.
"I hope this matter can be brought to a close and there won't be any other unnecessary follow-ups."
When everyone heard this, they were at a loss for words.
When Chen Cangyu entered the palace this time, if he had not died and came out alive, or even been promoted, then King Qi would have been basically deposed, and even if he did not die, he would have been defeated miserably.
Logically speaking, this is the end.
But these three are all smart people, and they are all deeply involved in this case. As Jiang Hui and Yan Siqing inferred - there is someone pushing it behind the scenes, and other princes are emerging.
Well, this is not the end.
There will be a sequel.
The follow-up to what Wei Tingzhong said was other incidents.
It is also a new party struggle.
Everyone unconsciously looked towards the towering imperial palace.
After dusk, it is night.
Maybe there will be results tomorrow.
As for the suicide case that Yan Siqing and the others are now intervening in, in everyone's eyes, it is just an ordinary grudge among ordinary people and is not worth mentioning compared with national affairs.
Zhou Li was even a little puzzled: She was smart and knew her situation, so why did she risk going out? What could that little case bring her?
He was very puzzled by this person, as if he were a mystery.
But he was even more puzzled about himself.
He glanced at Jian Wuliang, who was worried.
In fact, it’s not that he didn’t answer, but that he couldn’t answer.
But he was very sure of one thing - neither he nor Jian Wuliang could understand the other.
Hidden jade.
How could he bear to do that back then?
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The princes and nobles have the Black Clothes Lane, and the central government’s separate courtyard has a picture of a hundred beasts.
If you look down from the building site of Chang'an, you can see that in addition to the imperial palace located on the dragon vein, the adjacent high gates and villas are both like the smoke dispersing of dragon's breath, and like rows of beasts bowing their heads.
The Xie family mansion is also here.
Xie Juanshu saw the intelligence note, looked at the special font on it, and analyzed the content of the code, which was nothing more than the following meaning.
——The royal army has been mobilized and has left the city.
She frowned slightly, stood up suddenly and asked Xie Rong if he wanted to leave.
"Go? Where to?" Xie Rong was still eating snacks and admiring calligraphy and paintings, and was curious when he heard this.
Xie Juanshu: "Go play."
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She turned sideways, woke up slightly, and the quilt slipped off her shoulders. She noticed that there were birds singing outside the window and mottled shadows on the branches, trembling.
It's dawn.
There seems to be some commotion outside.
Are so many celebrities going for an outing?
She didn't sleep for long. She was tired, but she never treated herself badly. She was attached to the person in her dream, so she continued to lie down and slept for another round.
Chen Cangyu never appeared in her dream, but she still stroked Zhaozhao's forehead in her dream and sighed slightly to express her guilt.
Actually, I regret it.
I didn't think it through seriously, and I was quite foolish back then.
She couldn't have chosen a better father for her child.
It's a complete failure.
Unfortunately, there is no turning back.
Just as she was sighing, a hand grabbed her waist. She was startled and turned around to see a large patch of crimson flowers swaying in the wind.
She woke up suddenly, pulled the loose thin collar that had slipped down her shoulders, and felt a warm coolness on her collarbone. She sat on the couch in silence for a long time, her fingers bent, her expression obscure.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard.
"Is there something wrong, His Royal Highness?"
"Are you awake?"
“It seems not yet.”
Jiang Hui whispered something outside and retreated.
After a while, Yan Siqing got up. Xiaoyun, who was outside, heard the noise and came in. After washing up, Xiaoyun asked whether they wanted to eat in the mansion or go to other delicious teahouses in Yunzhong Town.
"Your Highness asks if you have any ideas."
On the way here, Jiang Hui was in charge of everything and told us how to go.
He didn't know when it started, but he asked her about everything.
The people below noticed it and became accustomed to it, and followed suit.
Yan Siqing was a very sensitive person. He knew the deviation, but he did not comment on it. He just said, "Let's go to Queguan Tower."
Going to Chang'an is also subject to restrictions, and it is not easy to go to other places. It would be better to return to the palace as soon as possible so that I can accompany Xu Junrong.
But, we have already come to Yunzhong City and can go back to Chang'an today, so there is no need to rush.
Once Yan Siqing made a decision, she would not delay and would not spend time dressing up. She just needed to look decent, so she went out quickly.
Jiang Hui was a little surprised. "I thought you wouldn't agree because of Li Sizhi and the others?"
He knew she was considerate of other people's feelings.
Yan Siqing: "No, it's just that the case has probably spread now. I'm involved, so people will pay attention to me. Wherever I am, their attention will be there, which is also good."
Jiang Huiming realized: Xu Junrong was in the palace and was originally asked to cooperate with the investigation. Now that Yan Siqing has diverted attention, she can be more at ease.
And there is another reason - now, the Chenzang Jade has entered the palace.
There will be results soon.
At present, it seems that His Majesty pays much more attention to her than to Xu Junrong, and there is also the incident of Chen Cangyu, which is related to her.
Yan Siqing was very careful and had already made a bad prediction, so it was naturally better to separate from Xu Junrong.
The two looked at each other, thinking the same thing, but quickly looked away.
Don't mention it, don't discuss it.
But Jiang Hui still didn't expect it.
As soon as Yan Siqing entered Queguan Tower, he ordered some dishes as he was familiar with the place.
These dishes are all slow-cooked for a long time and are exquisite delicacies. They are dishes that only people who are good at eating and are willing to spend money on them will order. There are also some very popular tea snacks and cakes.
Jiang Hui was surprised, "You've been here?"
He silently put down the menu given to him by the waiter in the building.
Yan Siqing: “I haven’t been here, but I’ve eaten there.”
The coastal areas are prosperous and have a thriving catering industry, so it is not surprising that some restaurants have a wide range of specialties.
Besides, she is really rich.
She didn't say much and didn't like to talk about these things.
When the group was going upstairs, they saw someone making a noise at the stairs, blocking the way.
The stairs are very wide. After all, Queguanlou is a world-famous restaurant. Dignitaries love to come here to enjoy delicious food, and there are also many literati and poets.
But who says that scholars don’t quarrel or make noise?
When Yan Siqing heard the noise, a teacup was thrown from above and fell towards the stairs, straight towards her forehead.
She didn't react quickly enough, and she just felt something coming down, but she couldn't avoid it.
Fortunately, she didn't need to hide.
There was someone behind her, and a hand reached over her shoulder and caught the flying teacup in front of her easily.
With his five fingers together, Ben moved around her body, pressed against her back, took a step over her, walked out from behind her, and went up the stairs.
Step by step, he played with the teacup with his fingers, his brows sharp as he approached the noisy group above.
Ruo Zhao and others behind him came forward with knives.
He went up without saying anything, leaving some people beside Yan Siqing. Li Yu was also standing nearby, looking around, secretly sighing that the royal family must be so powerful that the noise upstairs would stop all of a sudden.
"Shi, His Royal Highness."
"Your Highness."
Most of these people had officials in their families, and they were not all from poor families. They came from Chang'an, and when they met Jiang Hui, one of them bowed, and the others knew who he was.
They all saluted.
Some of the guests present also stood up.
After Jiang Hui stepped forward, he glanced at the group of students who were arguing and even fighting. "Oh, the learned scholars of Xie Wengong Academy, you not only study, but also practice riding, shooting, sumo, and fighting. Such all-round talents in civil and military affairs are the prosperity of our country."
That venomous tongue is spewing venom again.
Everyone present was silent.
Jiang Hui just asked these people to be quiet and not to affect the precious time they spent together. When he returned to Chang'an, he knew that the person behind him would be even farther away.
So he had no intention of revenge. After all, it would not be good if the matter got out of hand.
But these scholars may have argued too much and were still angry. Seeing that Jiang Hui was in good temper today and did not pursue the matter, they became bolder and asked Jiang Hui to help them make the decision.
Do, what do you do?
Jiang Hui has always been doing things that are worthy of the King of Hell, and he is not a judge.
He wanted to refuse, but he saw that the cause of the incident had already walked out on his own.
The dancing girl comes here to pay her respects.
But they were not coming towards him, but because Yan Siqing and the others had already come up.
Seeing this person, Yan Siqing was also surprised.
"Fuling has met Miss Yan."
Fuling was a very strange person. At first, she was very respectful to Jiang Hui. Everyone thought she was submitting to power, or because of the prejudice against such women, they thought she was trying to curry favor with the rich.
But later on, the person involved was the one who knew best who this person was staring at and who he truly respected.
Until now, he no longer acts and just bows to Yan Siqing.
This was very rude and could easily offend Jiang Hui, but she did it anyway.
It was just certain that Jiang Hui didn't like her and didn't even want to have anything to do with her. So, she simply treated him coldly.
I was only looking at Yan Siqing.
As expected, Jiang Hui became depressed when he saw her expression and subconsciously looked at Yan Siqing.
Yan Siqing only felt that among the many polite but disheveled students in front of him, there was a new tone.
"It's you, Miss Fu."
She smiled, her smile was gentle, but it was the same as when she saw girls like Li Yu or Chen Xu.
It's fun and intimate.
But also with a bit of the calmness and kindness of someone older.
After Fuling paid his respects, he apologized without waiting for the students to add fuel to the fire.
"It was because of me that you, the teachers and students, misunderstood each other and failed to resolve it, and you were almost hurt. It's my fault."
When the students heard this, they didn't say anything.
That’s roughly what I mean.
Yan Siqing didn't know the whole story, nor did she understand these people, but based on what she had just experienced...
"It's okay, it's just an accident."
"Want to eat?"
She didn't pay much attention to the matter and planned to let it go without pursuing it. It also didn't affect her friendship with Fuling.
In fact, she has always been tolerant towards women and does not take trivial matters into consideration.
Of course, she could also see that regardless of whether the responsibility lay with Fuling or not, the latter was unwilling to expand the matter and would rather bear some blame and smooth it over.
It doesn't require her to be fair.
Everyone has his own way of survival. You seem to understand me, so just follow it.
Fuling breathed a sigh of relief and decided to let it go.
Those students were polite and did not want to cause trouble in front of Jiang Hui.
The matter is settled here.
The store returned to peace and quiet, and the customers stopped to watch, but they were all curious about the identity of the person.
Yan Siqing was the focus of their discussion.
But this is not what Yan Siqing cares about.
After a long separation, they met again, and neither of them was involved in those cases, and no one mentioned those deep hatreds and bitterness.
Fuling didn't ask about the troubles and huge crises behind Yan Siqing, and the latter didn't ask how the former struggled to survive as an artist under the coercion of the powerful.
Everyone has their own difficulties.
Let’s not mention it.
So after they entered the box, Jiang Hui took the initiative to let the women stay in one room, while he took his men to the next room.
Li Yu and Fuling looked at Yan Siqing, then at Jiang Hui.
Yan Siqing didn't react much to this. She was looking down at the tea bag on the table, serious but distant.
She couldn't respond to the prince's demeanor and enthusiasm.
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Li Yu had heard of Fuling's reputation for a long time, and when he saw the real person, he also praised his excellent demeanor.
Fuling knew that this was a female official from the Dali Temple. He was polite but a little surprised that she had no prejudice. But when he saw Yan Siqing making tea with a smile on her face, he understood: Birds of a feather flock together.
Fuling's face lit up, her beauty became even more pronounced, and she even asked if she wanted to play some music for her.
It’s different from playing it for those dignitaries.
At this moment, she was willing and happy.
Li Yu felt a little embarrassed and took the initiative to say that she was a native of Chang'an and knew the local customs and culture. She also knew a little about the riverside scenery outside, and if she didn't mind, she could have some snacks to go with the meal.
She opened the window, and outside there was a gentle breeze and willow trees swaying.
Xiaoyun is a loyal warrior and rarely has time to relax and enjoy himself, but at this moment he sees the women discussing the natural scenery of the world peacefully and calmly.
In particular, they each have their own insights and experiences, and have traveled to many places.
This feeling was very novel. Xiaoyun ate while resting her chin on her hand and smiling.
Suddenly, they heard...
"Beauty is a disaster."
"These beautiful women are really harmful to people."
"Tsk, did you see that? His Highness the Crown Prince can also be fascinated by women sometimes. Look at that beauty, could she be the widow from Yancheng that was rumored? She is indeed beautiful and charming, and she doesn't look like she has given birth at all. But maybe the Crown Prince likes this kind of woman, with her figure and means...she..."
Judging from the sound, it was from the next box on the other side.
Fu Ling's first reaction was to look at Yan Siqing, but he saw that the other party was stunned for a moment, then drank tea and seemed to laugh.
Not angry at all, even overly calm.
Li Yu was furious, and Xiao Yun also rushed to the door, wanting to go to the next door...
However, before these two martial arts proficient and active people could react, a loud noise erupted from next door, as if the door was blown open, followed by shrill screams.
Xiaoyun was stunned for a moment, then reacted and turned to look at Yan Siqing.
Yan Siqing put down the teacup with a dull look on his face.
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Outside the door, many people were startled, and then they saw the two scholars next door being beaten by Jiang Hui after he broke into the door.
No knives or guns, just fists and feet.
I got slapped in the face several times.
Then he grabbed the other heads with one hand and threw them in the middle of the second-floor hall, explaining in front of everyone.
"Just consider this as your pride, and not using your status as a Crown Prince to bully you. I've already taken the initiative to declare my status: I've fought on the battlefield, slain countless enemies, and made outstanding contributions. I've even beheaded enemy commanders from the Three Kingdoms period. Your Majesty has bestowed upon me the rank of Grand General, with a superior salary. How dare you fabricate and criticize me here?"
He is not low-key, he cannot be low-key at all. He feels that he deserves the respect and glory of the world.
Every privilege he enjoyed was earned through blood and sweat, and was based on military achievements for the empire.
It was obtained through hard work and struggle.
Everyone here enjoys peace and security thanks to his bloody battles and protection.
Where did this bastard come from to make up stories about him?
His hands were covered in hot blood as he grabbed the hideous and miserable head of one of the scholars. The smell of blood was strong as he stared at the man's face.
Appreciate their fear and dread.
The scholars around them originally wanted to gather together and ask why they were bullied... These upright scholars are very good when they are good, but worse than anyone else when they are bad.
If one's thoughts are crooked and not upright, they can be more vicious than the enemies on the battlefield.
Jiang Hui knew that he was laughing.
"If you have talent and study, you will pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi, and rise to power in your thirties or forties. You will already be in the court discussing the world with Your Highness."
"If that's all you're talking about, then you're trampling over the great scholars and luminaries of your predecessors. Are you allowing the merits and virtues of the empire's backbone to be wasted by mediocre people like you?"
"I'm asking you guys!"
"What have you contributed to your country?"
"If not, I will give you one stick of incense to write an impeachment against this prince."
"This prince will present it for you."
"If you can provide a reasonable and justifiable argument, I will accept the responsibility of the cabinet."
"If not!"
Jiang Hui was ferocious and awe-inspiring, completely unable to conceal his unbridled murderous aura on the battlefield.
"This prince wrote a letter of impeachment to the cabinet, asking them to deal with the school cliques that belong to your school on your behalf."
"Yes, or no?!"
He looked at the other students.
"What do you think? You can do it for me."
"This prince also agrees."
The whole audience was silent.
In the corridor of the box, Yan Siqing, who was leaning against the door, looked at him for a while and then lowered his eyes.
Until the person in charge of Queguan Tower came with a dark face, bowed and apologized to Jiang Hui, and then looked in another place.
Jiang Hui was also stunned and turned to look.
Seeing Yan Siqing leaning there, half hidden and half visible, with an indistinct expression, he was inexplicably frightened, and felt flustered and aggrieved.
He was worried because he was afraid that she would feel it was an insult to break up with him.
I feel wronged because he clearly did nothing and has exercised great restraint, but he is still like this...
Yan Siqing glanced at the two miserable students, remained silent for a moment, and asked softly, "Are you from Xie Wengong Academy?"
Not all of them were students like them. There were also some well-educated and well-mannered people who took the initiative to greet them when they saw them.
"Yes, young lady, we are all from Xie Wengong Academy. Although I don't know the details, His Highness has never bullied others. It must be this person who spoke rudely and fabricated the Crown Prince's faults, so that..."
Yan Siqing turned away his eyes, "The prince has no right or wrong, it's me who has it."
Then, she said to the head of the Queguan Tower, "Withdraw the financial aid to all schools in Chang'an, mainly Xie Wengong Academy."
"Turn to the thirteen mountain gates in the southeast."
The host bowed and said, "Yes, Master."
Yan Siqing turned around and went back into the box.
Everyone suddenly realized.
ah?
Ah! Is it her property?
She is the boss behind Queguanlou. The financial backer behind Queguanlou has business covering the whole north, plays an important role in the Chamber of Commerce, and is extremely wealthy... In the end, she was insulted in her own store?
Indeed, I have never been here before. This is my first time here.
She has too many investments and too many stores, but she knows the best dishes from many brands, so she has tried them and knows the inside story.
But dishes have a fixed taste, but people do not.
There are all kinds of dirty and smelly things.
She usually doesn't have a bad temper, but she was really angry just now.
A little irritable.
But it doesn't matter.
Now the only one who can decide her life or death is the emperor.
Everything else is trivial.
When Siqing returned to his room, he closed the door.
Jiang Hui tugged at his sleeves, his expression gloomy, and asked the person in charge, "How much?"
The chief, who probably knew something about the rumors, politely replied, "Your Highness, thirty thousand taels."
Jiang Hui was stunned. "Total?"
So much subsidy before and after?
She suffered a great loss.
The person in charge smiled politely and said, "No, every year."
What does it matter if it's a clean stream or not? Everyone has to eat and get a salary.
When it comes to their own interests, it is impossible for these most astute and intelligent scholars to unite. Moreover, they are the ones who have fought the most fiercely inside and outside the court since ancient times. They are the ones who cling to the major royal palaces behind the party struggles and give advice to the princes.
There is no such thing as high or low.
“…”
Jiang Hui was speechless after being shocked. He turned around and looked at those students as if they were a group of idiots.
She almost forgot that she would sponsor students like Liu Wuzheng in coastal areas, let alone Chang'an.
Her support was not the kind of sponsorship that one gets by simply choosing a son-in-law from a list. She did not make any actual requests, and her support could be described as charitable. Her good deeds were recognized wherever she went, and the imperial court rewarded all the major industries under her name. However, few people knew that it was the same name behind it.
He thought of his grandfather, as an emperor, who had to deal with the quarrels among his children and grandchildren. If he couldn't kill them, it would be very simple. He could just seal the purse. Without money, the various parties would not be able to turn around.
You have no money, no benefits, and no connections. Who will do things for you?
So, money is the most important thing.
Money can also be used to fight wars.
Every year he was on the front lines, the most difficult times he knew of in the war were always related to money and supplies, not the enemy.
It is true that there are scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, but...it is hard to say.
When the country is in crisis, the Ministry of Revenue and local government offices will first look for these merchants.
If business is not prosperous and supplies are insufficient, the population will not have enough to eat, there will be no new births, manpower will be insufficient, and the front-line combat power will be insufficient. All safety and security depends on this.
Look at the case of Xuerengou. It all came down to a problem with the cotton-padded jacket used to keep warm, and the result was so tragic.
Therefore, Jiang Hui never thought that businessmen were lowly, which was why his sister, as a princess, was willing to run a business.
But he still didn't expect the lady to be so charming.
She was more confident than he knew.
But now that I have entered Chang'an, I can no longer keep a low profile.
Then he was curious - Your Majesty, his royal grandfather, the number one person in the empire, did he know?
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The latter group felt like they had lost their parents.
Two people on the ground: "?"
They simply couldn't imagine how those teachers would skin them alive after they returned to the private school.
The sky is falling.
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