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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…- 643.5 K • Completed
- Xie Yi only nibbled on a few slices of roasted camel hump before stopping, then had some barley porridge. Xu Chun knew he was very restrained with his diet; even if something tasted good, he wouldn't overindulge, let alone these exotic dishes. The Eight Delicacies mostly consisted of strange things—camel humps, monkey lips, monkey brains, etc. During his former days of frivolity and debauchery, he had coincidentally tried them. But for Xie Yi, who was strictly disciplined from a young age, he barely…
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- Zhuang Renshao looked pale as he watched Xu Chun on horseback, waving his whip, a scene reminiscent of that night - the same arrogant and spoiled demeanor, surrounded by a group of ostentatious servants. Under the bright sun, they appeared exceedingly resplendent. Xu Chun asked maliciously, "Your Zhuang family, in order to curry favor, forced your own young zhuangyuan to die in remonstration. Zhuang Zizhan refused, so you attempted to murder him. Zhuang Zizhan, who had received deep grace from the Saint…
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- Zhuang Renshao had been taking his two nephews to the Jingzhao Prefecture for two consecutive days. Without stopping, they had also sought out Cui Shu. Cui Shu could only personally visit the Jingzhao Prefecture once and speak with the prefectural governor. The Jingzhao Prefecture Governor Jiang Xian was very worried. "We have been searching, but has Cui Sir found any new leads?" Cui Shu had long heard that Jiang Xian was an idiot, yet he had managed to stay in his position as Jingzhao Governor for…
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- When Xu Chun was having breakfast on the second day, Xie Yi told him about Xie Fei's passing last night. Xu Chun was taken aback. "I even sent people to Jinhai Fortress to invite those two Western missionaries to take a look at him… How did it suddenly worsen?" After saying this, he was indeed saddened, his eyes reddening slightly. "Even though we originally became friends for profit, back when we were in the Imperial Academy, he helped me out quite a bit. He was also full of aspirations, wanting to…
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- Xu Chun was startled when he saw Xie Fei. He had arrived at the Shun'an Prefectural Duke's Mansion on time, but he did not meet Su Lin Yu, which was odd. However, the little palace attendants respectfully invited him inside, leading him straight into the inner chambers. Xie Fei leaned against a large bolster pillow. He had clearly changed into grand attire for the guest and combed his hair, but his sickly frame, sunken eyes, and pale complexion belied his efforts. He smiled slightly at Xu Chun and…
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- "Zhuang Zhuangyuan has been rescued." Xie Yi raised his eyes to look at Qi Luan, who was reporting below him. "And then?" Qi Luan answered honestly, "Later, His Excellency sent me first to report to Your Majesty that these things happened, and that he wouldn't be able to arrive on time tonight. He took a detour to the bookstore and asked Your Majesty not to wait too long." Xie Yi: "…" He glanced at Su Huaibei, who smiled and said, "I'm sure there will be further reports soon. His Excellency…
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- Zhuang Zhan took the memorial with both hands and read it carefully, his expression calm. "The memorial is excellent, the writing forceful, the reasoning clear. When it is made public tomorrow, it will surely shock the world. But it doesn't quite match my usual style, so I'll need to refine it a bit. Since this is such a glorious matter for our family, I must treat it with due respect. However, since this matter is of great importance, may I ask Uncle, have you informed Grandfather?" Zhuang Renshao…
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- Zhuang Zhan left the palace in a daze. The next day, indeed, people came to ask him about the joint petition, but he merely shook his head and remained silent, refusing to leave his residence. Some well-informed individuals heard that his performance evaluation had been marked "mediocre" by the current emperor, and whispers began to circulate. Some reveled in his misfortune, while others who had befriended him in the past felt indignant on his behalf. But seeing him maintain his composure and elegance…
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- Zhuang Zhizhan entered with a heart full of resentment, asking abruptly and expecting the Emperor to be infuriated by his disrespect, to scold him, or to order someone to drag him out. Instead, he saw the Emperor seated above, not answering him but reaching out to take the teacup on the table, slowly taking a sip, seemingly unperturbed. A shudder suddenly surged through Zhuang Zhizhan's heart. He remembered an old saying that the Emperor would only ridicule and berate those ministers to whom he was…
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