All the civil and military officials were secretly alarmed.
The Emperor has always been wary of the Ninth Prince and has always taken pleasure in suppressing him. What's wrong with him today?
Does His Majesty really intend to follow the Ninth Prince's suggestion and demote the Minister of Rites to a small, war-torn border town as a county magistrate?
Shang Xiche stared at Feng Zhengchang's seemingly respectful and honest face, recalling the contents of Ji Chenhai's secret letter: "Seven or eight corrupt officials, ten million taels of silver, a list of names and banknotes, to be submitted to the capital soon. If there are any who slander me, Your Majesty, please catch the corrupt officials!"
The Minister of Rites was a lucrative and desirable position.
Shang Xiche gently patted the dragon head on the armrest of the dragon throne and said in a deep voice: "Chen Yunli, the garrison commander of Hualiang, has colluded with salt smugglers to smuggle and resell salt for profit and has accepted large bribes. He is hereby dismissed from his post and his family property is to be confiscated. All related officials and merchants involved with him shall be investigated and punished severely."
Everyone was shocked upon hearing the emperor's words.
So those two bandits weren't just robbing randomly; they were actually investigating Chen Yunli on imperial orders?
However, what terrified them even more was yet to come.
The Emperor said, "Ninth Prince, you have always been decisive in your actions, so this matter will be entrusted to you to investigate and handle."
Oh My God!
It seems the Emperor is trying to reconcile with the Ninth Prince and become an inseparable unit!
Everyone cast sympathetic glances at Feng Zhengchang, who had just confronted the Ninth Prince: He brought this upon himself, so he has to accept being beheaded and having his property confiscated, Lord Feng!
Feng Zhengchang trembled: "..."
Duke of Chen, you've ruined me!
That talk about the crucial time to surrender to the Crown Prince is utter nonsense!
You're using me as cannon fodder, sob sob sob!
That afternoon.
Ji Fengyao, accompanied by three fully armed guards and three maids, with a dragon pendant hanging from her waist and the Empress Dowager's gold badge in her hand, strolled into the Feng residence with a smile.
Upon seeing her, Feng Zhengchang truly wept, moved (and shocked) to tears: "I was unaware of the arrival of the Ninth Princess Consort. I have failed to greet you properly!"
"I just heard that Lord Feng's family has acquired some excellent medicinal herbs, so I came to see if the Empress Dowager would need them. Lord Feng, there's no need to be so agitated. Calm down, calm down," Ji Fengyao said with a smile.
As Feng Zhengchang wiped away his tears, he politely led the man into the mansion. His steps were unsteady, and the seemingly flat bluestone road felt like a difficult journey.
Which bastard said he got some top-quality herbs?
Ever since his family's property mysteriously disappeared last time, he has been too cautious to make any moves for a long time, and he hasn't even brought a single blade of grass home!
In an instant, Feng Zhengchang understood.
He had just impeached Marquis Anping and the Ninth Prince in the morning, and the Ninth Prince's wife came over in the afternoon.
She wasn't being instigated by anyone; she was clearly here for revenge!
Good heavens, he was completely unprepared. Will he be able to save the last bit of family property left in the treasury?
As Ji Fengyao rummaged through Feng Zhengchang's treasury, she patted the weeping Feng Zhengchang and comforted him, saying, "Lord Feng, I know you are loyal and devoted. Don't worry too much about the Empress Dowager's illness. With your sincere filial piety, the Empress Dowager will surely recover soon and remember your kindness."
Feng Zhengchang: "Waaah... The Ninth Princess is absolutely right, waaah...!"
Whether the Empress Dowager will even be able to see these gold, silver, and jade ornaments you brought is another matter entirely!
She remembers the fart!
You said you came to find medicinal herbs?!
After Ji Fengyao finished selecting, Feng Zhengchang's private treasury was mostly empty.
She quickly filled out two lists, handed them to Feng Zhengchang, and smiled innocently and harmlessly: "Lord Feng, which one would you like to sign?"
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