newbobooks Chapter 195: My money is all mine!
Chapter 195: My money is all mine!
The wine for Jian Nu was bought before sunset that day. According to Yu Shengmo's instructions, both jars were aged rice wine for more than ten years.
Thanks to the sword slave's fast pace, the nearest town at the foot of Zhuiyun Peak is more than forty miles away, not to mention the steep and rugged path up the mountain.
The two jars of rice wine were poured into a small vat more than four feet high. Ye Dingzhi used wood chips to cut the red Ganoderma lucidum into small pieces the size of a palm and threw them all in.
Then he mobilized his internal energy, stuck to the wall of the jar, and dissolved the medicinal properties of the red Ganoderma lucidum into the wine bit by bit.
When practicing his skills, Yi Wenjun's face reappeared in Ye Dingzhi's mind, and he could not get rid of it.
Ye Dingzhi closed his eyes tightly, trying to persuade himself to let go of his obsession, but this face was like a sea of clouds that would never fade away no matter how hard he tried to dispel it.
"Disciple, are you thinking about her again?"
Yu Shengmo sat at the table and asked Ye Dingzhi who was preparing red Ganoderma lucidum on the ground.
Ye Dingzhi nodded calmly, and his hands continuously transmitted his internal energy into the pottery jar.
Yu Shengmo sighed softly:
"After you drink this jar of medicinal wine, I will test your cultivation level and make plans then!"
Ye Dingzhi: "To be honest with you, Master, my cultivation has already reached the Fuyao Realm, and I will soon be able to reach the Da Xiaoyao Realm."
"If you can unleash the full power of the Demonic Immortal Sword when facing an enemy, it's not impossible to briefly enter the Great Free and Easy Realm!"
"In Tianqi City, apart from the Imperial Master Qi Tianchen and the Emperor's eunuch Zhuoqing, I have no rivals."
"Master, in five days, regardless of whether this red Ganoderma lucidum is useful or not, I will leave the mountain..."
"First, go to Prince Qing's Mansion and kill the enemy, then go to Prince Jingyu's Mansion and bring Wenjun out!"
Seeing that Ye Dingzhi had made up his mind, Yu Shengmo stopped trying to persuade him:
"It's a shame that Li Changsheng has high hopes for you. Instead of practicing his world-renowned 'Poetry Sword Technique', you insist on forcing yourself to break through and practice my master's devilish sword technique!"
"Well, well, I don't think you've been harmed by the Demonic Sword's evil nature, but rather by your own obsession!"
"Go ahead, but before you go, demonstrate a complete set of Thirteen Swords in front of your master!"
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Apocalypse City, the Imperial Palace.
In the Zichen Palace, ever since Da Xiao Chongjing received the secret letter from Zhuoqing, the wrinkles on his face have become deeper and deeper.
For two whole days, there was no sign of any relaxation.
As for the morning court sessions these past two days, Xiao Chongjing had no intention of attending them, which caused a lot of discussion among the civil and military officials.
It was not until Zhuoqing announced the imperial edict in the hall this morning, saying that the emperor was in poor health and would recover soon, which made the suspicion of the ministers a little calmed.
Returning to the Zichen Palace, Xiao Chongjing stood with his hands behind his back, looking up towards the southwest.
On the imperial table was a bowl of cold snow swallows and a plate of his favorite lotus root shreds and peach kernels.
Seeing the emperor's worry, the eunuchs around him whispered:
"Your Majesty, you have lost a lot of weight these past few days. Your body can't handle this."
"If the food in the imperial kitchen is not to your liking, I will go to Xixiang Pavilion in the city to change your taste. You must eat some water and rice. The whole country is counting on your Majesty's hard work. How can we go on like this..."
As the eunuch spoke, he choked up...
Xiao Chongjing turned around, his expression slightly softened, and said:
"No need. Go and heat up that bowl of snow swallow. I'll drink some later."
The eunuch immediately responded with joy, "As you wish!", picked up Xueyan and quietly retreated.
"Zhuqing, Zhuqing!"
When Xiao Chongjing saw the eunuchs retreating, he called out in a hurry.
Zhuoqing, who was waiting outside the hall, came in immediately upon hearing the sound and knelt down to worship:
"Your Majesty, this old servant has been waiting outside the palace for a long time. Please give your orders."
Xiao Chongjing sat back in front of the imperial desk, tapping the table lightly with one hand:
"I want to ask you a question. The sages said... The grace of a gentleman is cut off after five generations. Why is it that the Xilin Baili family, with three outstanding people, has continued to show no signs of decline even after the generation of Baili Dongjun? Is this in accordance with the laws of nature?"
Zhuoqing thought for a moment, then bowed his head and said:
"Your Majesty... I am an old slave with limited knowledge and do not understand the words of the sages!"
"This old servant only knows that this world belongs to the Xiao royal family. Baili Luochen's rebellious intentions are obvious. We don't care if he has three or four heroes. Anyone who disobeys the emperor's orders will be abandoned by the world!"
"Your Majesty, please issue an order to have the Censorate thoroughly investigate the matter of the Marquis of Zhenxi mobilizing troops without authorization. If he truly has rebellious intentions..."
As he spoke, Zhuoqing raised his hand and swung it vigorously in the air, making a beheading gesture.
Xiao Chongjing snorted coldly:
"That's easy to say. A hundred thousand Wind-Breaking Army is invincible. If a real war breaks out, the world will be in chaos in an instant!"
"By then, the remnants of Western Chu, the wolves of Nan Jue, and the rebels in the north who have always been eyeing us covetously will all seize the opportunity to rise up in arms..."
"Who do I have at my disposal? Who can resist this old wolf, Baili Luochen?"
Zhuoqing was so frightened by these words that he dared not say a word and had to step aside.
Xiao Chongjing's fingers, which had been tapping on the imperial desk, suddenly stopped, and his eyes lit up:
"Is there any news about Baili Dongjun?"
Zhuo Qing replied, "According to our reports, he, a young man in fancy clothes, and Yin Luoxia are now in Qianyue Town and have been staying there for quite some time!"
Xiao Chongjing asked again:
"Where's Wen Yanzhao? Where did he flee to after committing such a serious crime in Guixi City?"
Zhuoqing's expression suddenly turned extremely ugly, and he hesitated for a long time before telling the truth:
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. The Shadow Sect discovered him entering Tianqi City on the ninth day of this month. We later killed the Shadow Sect guards who were following him, and he disappeared without a trace..."
What Xiao Chongjing didn't know was that the tax money from Chaisang City had been confiscated by Wen Yanzhao and had all been taken over by Baili Luochen.
Although this matter has been known by the local spies, the report to the Imperial Palace is still on the way, and according to the time, it should arrive today.
As the sky gradually darkened, the secret letter about the murder of the prefect of Chaisang City, the dispatch of troops by the Marquis of Zhenxi to "suppress" the rebellion, and the collection of taxes and silver was finally transmitted back to the palace.
The first person to receive the secret letter was Zhuoxin, who was on duty at the Imperial Household Department.
Seeing three golden pheasant tail feathers stuck on the secret letter, Zhuoxin was shocked. You know, three tail feathers mean an extremely urgent report!
Zhuoxin did not dare to delay and immediately went into the palace to send him to the Zichen Hall where Emperor Tai'an was.
Xiao Chongjing removed the tail feathers and sealing wax, opened the secret letter and took a look. He felt the blood boiling in his body and a surge of anger rushed to the top of his head!
"Snapped!"
Xiao Chongjing slammed the letter paper onto the imperial desk, almost overturning it!
Zhuoqing, who was waiting beside him, was startled and quickly knelt on the ground:
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The dragon's health is the most important thing!"
Xiao Chongjing breathed heavily, his hair and beard standing on end as he roared:
"My money is all mine!"
"What kind of vagrant murdered an official of the imperial court? Why did the Zhenxi Marquisate send troops to suppress him without my permission?"
"Chaisang City's one million taels of tax silver are under the supervision of the prefectural government. How could Baili Luochen have the guts to keep it for me?"
"They're talking about collecting taxes and silver to prevent banditry! That's all bullshit! Bullshit!"
"He took away all my 1.5 million taels of tax silver. Do I even need to thank him?!"
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(No, I just burst out laughing while writing this… I can’t imagine Xiao Chongjing’s expression after he found out that all this was instigated by Wen Yanzhao. It’s simply too funny… If Baili Luochen really stood before the emperor and said openly, “Your Majesty, this is all the tax silver I collected for you. The only difference is that the tax silver that should have been collected in the national treasury is now placed in the Marquis of Xi’s Mansion in Qiandongcheng Town!”)
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