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As night deepened and the dew grew heavy, the palace gates opened silently, layer by layer, allowing the imperial sedan chair to pass through until it reached the front of Suiyu Hall. Xie Yi stepped down from the dragon sedan chair and quickly walked into Suiyu Hall, his robes fluttering in the wind, his face stern and cold. The eunuchs following behind him held their breath, following closely and silently. The hall was still brightly lit, filled with a subtle fragrance. Xu Chun was bent over his desk,…-
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Xu Chun finally finished reviewing the memorials when the sun had set behind the mountains. Li Meiyai had enjoyed some fruits and tea, then pocketed a few peaches before returning to the Censorate with an air of satisfaction, having indeed found two capable young officials to assist in investigating the smuggling case. Fang Zijing went through all the memorials Xu Chun had reviewed, giving him a few pointers, then selected several and said, "I wouldn't comment on these. Take them back tonight and think…
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Xu Chun returned to the National Duke Manor, and the carriage was immediately intercepted. Outside, they announced, "My Lord, it's Minister Qin." Xu Chun realized that Qin Jie had indeed come. He thought about it for a moment before lifting the curtain and taking a look. Sure enough, he saw Qin Jie dismount from his horse, guarding the entrance of the National Duke Manor with an anxious expression, eager to see him. He recalled what Brother Nine said about how Qin Jie would be eager to distance…
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The noon meal was taken in the flower pavilion, with the sky already brightly lit. On ordinary days at this time, he could still discuss two or three matters with his ministers and then spend the afternoon reviewing memorials. If he was to inspect some government office, it could also be arranged. However, today, Xie Yi did something out of character, switching the discussion agenda to the afternoon and ordering all the memorials to be sent to the sandalwood desk in the flower pavilion first. When Xu…
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Xu Chun walked over and bowed deeply. "Greetings, Li Yuanshi. I heard you went to inspect the river work. When did you return to the capital? I didn't have the chance to pay you a visit, my apologies." Li Meiyai snorted coldly. "Oh, wasn't it convenient to use old man to teach a lesson to that young Zhuang family scholar? Now you remember respect for elders?" Xu Chun chuckled awkwardly, aware of his own fault, yet knowing that Li Meiyai wouldn't take it seriously with him. After all... he had…
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That night, Xu Chun hardly slept, asking if there was news from the port at the slightest sound. Xie Yi knew he was young and inexperienced, having discovered corruption under his governance without realizing that where there was power, corruption would inevitably breed, much like how shadows followed light. Xu Chun and Sheng Changtian had been working day and night for years, each doing the work of several people. Whether it was the schools, factories, or naval bases, any other official tasked with…
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Xu Chun ordered fifty thousand taels of silver from the moneylender, which took quite some time. In the end, it was Lady Sheng who heard about it and urgently transferred some from the Duke's mansion's treasury, allowing them to gather fifty thousand taels of silver. It was heavy, filling several large carriages. The guards of the Duke's mansion, the bodyguards hired by the Sheng family, as well as the Fengxiang and Hugeng troops were all ready. Everyone was fully armed, their faces stern. Pei…
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Ding Ruyu returned home, noticing the quiet surroundings. He then saw his son running out and scolded him, asking, "Why aren't you studying? What are you doing here? Where's your mother? Why isn't she cooking?" His son was somewhat aggrieved. "Mother heard that you were scolded by the provincial examiner today. She said you're upset and will drink and beat her when you get home, so she went back to Uncle's house." Ding Ruyu was at a loss for words, seeing his son staring at the yellow wine he had…
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When they returned to the palace late at night, Xu Chun washed up and returned to the bedroom, only to find Xie Yi leaning against the pillow on the bed, his eyes lowered in contemplation while wearing a plain silk robe. It was unclear what he was looking at. The candlelight illuminated his skin, which gleamed like jade amidst the light silk, his beautiful face shining with a gentle radiance. Xu Chun quickly approached him, asking, "Brother Jiu, what are you looking at?" As he spoke, he had already rubbed…
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Xie Yi picked up an apricot from the table and handed it to him. "Eat an apricot then. With such a large business, involving so many people, and goods traveling through so many places, it would be strange if there wasn't any corruption or smuggling. You see, even during the previous dynasty, skinning corrupt officials alive didn't deter others. Human greed knows no bounds; it can't be eliminated, only strictly managed." Xu Chun took the apricot and bit into it fiercely. After thinking about it, he…
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