C160 Synonyms

After returning to the capital, Xiao Yi Xiu didn't waste any time as he went back to report to the imperial court.

In the imperial court, Xiao Yiyan, who was similarly worn out from the journey, was serving in Beijing at about the same time as he did. During the droughts in Longzhou, Xiao Yiyan had accomplished a great service for the disaster. In fact, Xiao Yixiu had already learned from Chi Yue that this was the reason why he was rushing back to the capital, fearing that there would be some unforeseen event. The other reason was that he had learned that the Princess of Lan Xunxi was about to arrive. It was rumored that she had come precisely for the sake of marriage.

After the two of them finished narrating their duties, the emperor's expression was one of serenity. It was obvious that he was comforted by this. Actually, long before they arrived at the capital, Long Zhou and Chi Yue both had news that they were rushing back, he had already thought of that in his heart.

The emperor's stern face revealed a rare trace of a smile. He especially rewarded the two of them, giving them rewards without distinction. The court officials looked at the two of them with different thoughts.

After retreating from the imperial court, Xiao Yi Xiu walked slowly on his own. Suddenly, he heard Xiao Yi Yan call out to him from behind, "Fifth brother."

He turned around and looked at the haggard Xiao Yi Yan. The look in his eyes had long since left many traces of his vicissitudes. It was as if the few months of estrangement had changed this younger brother of his.

He nodded his head indifferently. It had been a long time since he had heard Xiao Yiyan call him this.

Xiao Yiyan did not seem to know what to do, and after hesitating for a moment he said: "Fifth Brother, going to Chi Yue will be very hard, right? The calamity there is far more serious than in the Longzhou region. Actually, royal father's bestowal is a bit unfair … " The water treatment was nothing compared to the drought, and it was an extremely difficult challenge for Xiao Yixiu, who was not proficient in water conservancy at all.

For the Crimson Yue to have such a successful conclusion, it was obvious that the Emperor was extremely surprised.

"You and I are probably not people who care about these things."

Xiao Yiyan nodded, and said hesitantly: "We … "Can you go back to the past?"

Xiao Yi Xiu stood still and looked at him for a long time. He then smiled, "A Yan, you know that you're part of the imperial family and you've never had any true brotherly feelings. Every prince has been doomed since they were adults.

He turned around and left. He heard Xiao Yiyan say from behind, "Fifth brother, I'm not really going to go to the rescue, maybe you don't believe me, no one will believe me. But I really don't want to take the path that my mother laid for me."

Xiao Yi Xiu didn't look back, nor did he stop. He just smiled in a gentle and pitying manner. Ah Yan is such a silly child. With a mother like that, how can he walk his own path in this life?

The dark tide of the feud lurked and surged, and every day the court was as breathtaking as the battlefields of the Golden Steel Horse.

On the fifth day after Chi Yue's return to the capital, Xiao Yi Xiu was standing in the imperial court and felt the strange atmosphere.

"Reporting to your majesty, there's an urgent message from Chi Yue. He's invited …" At the last moment of the construction of the dike, he was swept into the huge wave and never was again … "Fishing it."

"What?" The emperor's eyes were filled with shock.

Xiao Yixiu looked over. The person who spoke was the Minister of Industry, Bai Wanqing. His eyes were red, and the grief in them was like a tidal wave as they confronted him.

Xiao Yi Xiu's heart gradually grew cold, but he remained silent. Before this, he had just met Bai Wanqing in private and had a pleasant conversation with him. He had even felt that Bai Wanqing, who had always been unwilling to participate in the war between the imperial court and the imperial court, had relaxed his tone and had leaned towards him.

But how did this accident happen? Why on earth? From the look in Bai Wanqing's eyes, he had a feeling that the situation had developed to the point where he could control everything.

"This matter was caused by Cheng Qu's own mistake. He overtook the river bank in rainy weather and didn't have any security measures in place. That's why he was involved …"

The Emperor also sighed a few words, and gave Cheng the promised reward behind him in a neutral manner. Bai Wanqing, on his behalf, respectfully thanked Emperor Long on his behalf.

"Minister Bai... Minister Bai, take care. "

Bai Wanqing suddenly turned around and stared coldly at Xiao Yi Xiu. A trace of malevolence appeared on her normally stern and serious face.

"Professor Bai, can you elaborate on Cheng's invitation?"

"Say what?" Bai Wanqing's voice was low but cold and piercing, "Your Highness, don't you know why you're doing this? He is only a substitute for the prince. "

Xiao Yi Xiu was silent.

"Your highness must have heard the news beforehand and returned to the capital early, right? Chi Yue's connections were complicated. They did not wish for the disaster relief to succeed, and since the prince had seized the limelight, it naturally attracted the envy of many. With that tone, it was inevitable that it would fall on Cheng Xun, and the one who took action was treating Cheng Wang as his own. However, he … So young, and yet so the victim of your struggle. "

"Minister Bai, please listen to what I have to say..."

"This official does not want to hear about it. Although Bai Wanqing is only a second-rate Shang, he does not have the heart to climb up the ranks of the noble clans. I only hope that the struggle for the position of Emperor of the Xiao Dynasty will not involve this official anymore."

Xiao Yi Xiu watched Bai Wanqing's departing back as he sighed inwardly. The faint sense of unease he felt grew stronger. He had a feeling that things would not be so simple, that Cheng Xun would not be the first victim at the right time.

As expected, the next day, another storm arose.

This time, it was actually a joint letter from the Crimson Yue Chamber of Commerce, accusing King Mo, Xiao Yixiu, of using water treatment as an excuse for disaster relief, inviting him along with a water manager, bullying the country gentry, and using his authority to force others into submission. Not only did he embezzle and restrain corruption, he even forcefully collected disaster funds, making a total of ten counts.

This written proclamation was delivered by Scarlet Yue Sting Zuvian. It was sent by Qin Bi to the Emperor through a Chinese calligraphy order. It was written in a clear and well-documented manner.

The emperor's face darkened as he looked at the memorial in front of him, one word at a time.

"Mo Wang, take a look at this memorial."

Xiao Yi Xiu picked up the memorial, but remained silent after he finished reading it.

"Say it yourself. Explain it clearly to me one by one."

"Father, this son cannot explain himself clearly."

The king raised his eyebrows and said coldly, "Is it difficult to explain? The evidence is indisputable and there is no way to explain it?"

Xiao Yixiu smirked, but only a smile appeared on his face. "Since the evidence is conclusive, we'll wait until the evidence is in the court."

"Mo King!" Even as a prince, you should understand that national laws do not favor personal feelings. You should have some explanation for this matter! "

"Since it's a joint application, let's wait until it reaches the capital." Xiao Yi Xiu closed the memorial and said indifferently, "It's just a piece of paper. So what if all the signatures of the merchants are gathered here? Who heard what they said? What about the evidence? Just those two hundred thousand silver bills from You Chenguang? "

Qin Bi raised his feminine voice and said: "Zhu Wei An said that he will arrive in the capital soon. He will personally come to the imperial court to bring the Crimson Yue Chamber of Commerce to join the leading merchants and present their evidence."

"Very well, then let's wait." Whether it was fortune or misfortune was unavoidable. Xiao Yi Xiu looked calmly at Bai Wanqing with a gaze filled with hatred.

Bai Wanqing hated him, and he could understand, but Cheng was suspicious of his death.

After returning to the manor, Xiao Yixiu naturally couldn't avoid Gu Qingli's gaze as if he had something weighing on his mind. He could only tell his the news of Cheng's death and the matter regarding the letter.