Chapter 563: Overwhelmed

Xuanyuan Chen slowly shook his head: "No."

Xie Shoufu glanced at him thoughtfully, then quickly looked away and looked at Rong Yu: "Xuanyuanyan's case is not that simple. I think there are other hidden things in it."

Rong Yu said calmly: "What's the secret?"

"It should be impossible for Xuanyuan Yan to go to great lengths to sneak into the imperial study just to assassinate Mr. Zhang Yin and Mr. Chen." Xie Shoufu's eyebrows were deep, "I think he must have other purposes, and it will not be too late to convict him after all the truth is found out. ”

"I think what Mr. Chief Assistant said is reasonable."

Rong Yu's eyes fell on the opened book: "I asked the Ministry of Revenue to draw up a book. Starting from the autumn of last year, remote and poor prefectures and cities were exempted from taxes for three years. Nine cities were tentatively designated. This was submitted by the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Would you like the Prime Minister to take a look at the list of nine eligible prefectures and cities?”

Prime Minister Lu heard that his tone was not right, so he took the memorial and looked at it carefully, then frowned: "Qingling, Lu'an, and Xuanwu are indeed poor and remote areas. The people's lives are a little poorer, and Qingling is not very peaceful all year round. In Ansheng, bandits often cause trouble. Two years ago, the imperial court sent troops to clear it up on a large scale. But Shangning... Although Shangning is far away from the imperial capital, it is one of the most prosperous cities in Northern Kyushu. Why is it included in this list? On the tax-exempt list?”

Xie Shoufu listened to what he said and pondered for a moment: "I remember that Shangning seems to be the sphere of influence of the Yun family. The uncle of the wife of Su Ce, the Minister of Household Affairs, is the son-in-law of the Yun family."

After the words fell, the air in the Qinzheng Hall became condensed.

Su Ce's wife's uncle is related by marriage to the Yun family. Shang Ning, who is definitely a wealthy person, has been included in the list of people who are exempt from taxes for three years. What does this mean?

Who would believe it if he said there was nothing wrong with it?

Prime Minister Lu didn't say anything. He put the folder back on the imperial desk and muttered: "I think we can send someone to investigate. Maybe a big snake can be found."

Rong Yu did not comment, took the ink pen and wrote the word "reject" on the paper. The powerful strokes of the pen showed his sharp and domineering attitude.

Regarding the case of Prince Wei and the taxation of Shangning, Rong Yu did not make an immediate decision. Even the prime minister and the chief minister did not know what his plans were, so they could only continue to discuss other matters.

Rong Yu had been absent from the government for several months, during which time there were a lot of government affairs. Xie Shoufu and Prime Minister Lu selected a few things that had been done but were relatively urgent and made a brief report. Rong Yu didn't say anything after listening, and just nodded lightly to express his approval. .

Originally, Chief Xie and Prime Minister Lu were trustworthy veterans. With these two people in charge of the court, Rong Yu had nothing to worry about.

Soon the sun sets and night falls.

Xuanyuan Chen never dared to be distracted again. He listened carefully to what the regent and several ministers were discussing from beginning to end. Half a day passed quickly.

Rong Yu finally spoke: "That's the end of today's discussion. Thank you for your hard work. Please go back and rest early."

Xie Shoufu, Prime Minister Lu, and the Minister of Punishment all resigned, and others also withdrew one after another.

Only Xuanyuan Chen was still kneeling on the ground quietly.

"Xuanyuanyan's case has nothing to do with you. I will not hold you accountable for your fault." Rong Yu's eyes turned slightly, "If you are worried about Xie Jin, then there is no need. Just mind your own business. People think when they speak lightly. Too much is not good for you.”

Xuanyuan Chen's face turned a little pale and he felt uneasy, but he still forced himself to speak: "When the Royal Study case happened, Mr. Xie was assassinated and was recovering from his injuries in the mansion——"

"Are you trying to defend him?"

Xuanyuan Chen was so nervous that his fingertips were trembling: "No, it's not."

"He knows more about Xie Jin's situation than you do." Rong Yu said in an indifferent tone, "Need you to defend him?"

Xuanyuan Chen lowered his head and dared not speak.

"You can go back, there is no need to enter the palace again tonight."

Xuanyuan Chen bit his lip, as if he wanted to say something more, but he was not as determined as Xie Jin. At this time, facing the aura exuding from the regent's body, his heart almost stopped, and he really did not have the courage to continue the challenge. The majesty of the regent.

"Yes." He bent his back and saluted respectfully, "I take my leave."

After Rong Yu finished approving the booklet at hand, he picked up the teacup and took a sip, saying in a calm voice, "What time is it?"

The little eunuch who held the lamp respectfully replied: "Report to the Prince Regent, at three o'clock in the hour."

Rong Yu looked at the dark sky outside, stood up and walked out of the Qinzheng Palace. When he saw Manager An standing outside, he said calmly: "Go to the imperial kitchen to get some food and send it to the imperial study. Make it light and not too greasy. "

An Cheng took the order.

Rong Yu didn't pause, turned around and walked towards the imperial study room.

It was dark in the imperial study room.

Even the eunuch holding the lamp did not dare to enter without the permission of the regent.

Xie Jin knelt alone in the darkness, his whole body was stiff and sore, his lips were dry, and his underwear was already wet with sweat on his body.

He seemed to be numb from the pain.

The most difficult part was when my calves were stiff, my thighs were sore and painful, a few awls in my knees seemed to be stirring desperately, and cold sweat dripped from the temples and forehead.

The pain was excruciating now, and it seemed like all that was left was numbness.

Xie Jin has never been so embarrassed in his nineteen years.

He was so embarrassed that he couldn't even smile bitterly, so he could only suffer with his stubbornness and pride.

Slight footsteps sounded at this moment.

Xie Jin raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his face and forced himself to relax his frown.

The palace attendants holding lamps stopped outside the door, and then Xie Jin heard Rong Yu's cold and coercive voice: "Everyone, step back."

These four short words were so cold and heart-pounding that they made Xie Jin feel a bit of intimacy.

The door of the imperial study was opened.

Rong Yu walked in alone with a lantern, but he didn't pay any attention to Xie Jin. After closing the door, he went over to hang up the lantern.

The imperial study was soon bright.

It was so bright that Xie Jin could no longer hide his embarrassment.

Rong Yu turned and walked to the imperial desk, and Xie Jin saw that he was holding a teapot in his hand.

Rong Yu took the teacup from the imperial desk, poured a cup of tea, and turned to hand it to Xie Jin.

Xie Jin was stunned, and was flattered for a moment.

"Thank you, my lord." He reached out to take it, lowered his eyes and took a sip. The temperature of the tea was moderate, not very hot.

Xie Jin didn't say anything more, and drank the tea in a few sips, finally slightly relieved his throat that was about to smoke from thirst.

Rong Yu asked: "More?"

Xie Jin nodded. He hadn't had a drop of water for five hours, and he was sweating all the time. He was really thirsty.

Rong Yu poured him another cup.

Xie Jin had always been living a life of luxury, and he always drank top-quality tea. How could he have ever drank so much tea like he did now? The top-grade imperial tea was no longer tasty, and its only function was to quench thirst.

After drinking two cups of tea, Xie Jin handed the teacup back to Rong Yu, and said sincerely, "Thank you, my Lord."

"It's too early to thank you now." Rong Yu's voice was calm, and his tone was not fluctuating. "It's not too late to say thank you after tonight."

As soon as the words fell, Xie Jin felt a chill on his back, and he felt that his legs were aching more and more, as if they were about to break.

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