After their minds were read, the entire court trembled with fear.

Chapter 120 Being Alone Isn't So Bad

The ministers present immediately became uneasy, having long forgotten why they had come.

Who can guarantee that their relatives haven't done anything in the local area under their name?

[A local official from Jiangnan filed a complaint with the Crown Prince, who then relayed the secret order to the old Emperor.]

Except for the Minister of Personnel, all the ministers present were uneasy but tried to remain calm.

Then he looked at the Minister of Personnel with a hint of envy.

I used to think the Minister of Personnel was pitiful because he was all alone, but now I think being alone is quite nice.

So which one was sued?

Wow, the Crown Prince is really ruthless! That local official was referring to the Crown Prince's Junior Guardian.

What?

Junior Guardian of the Heir Apparent?

The six ministers were taken aback.

If they remembered correctly, the Crown Prince was quite respectful to the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince, but unexpectedly...

The group immediately felt a deep respect for the Crown Prince, who was truly selfless and worthy of being the heir apparent.

[The brothers and sisters of the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince all lived in their hometown. Relying on his status as Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince, they committed many heinous acts, including refusing to pay taxes. Not only that, but they also pocketed the local tax revenue from their hometown and then gave most of the money to the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince as a form of filial piety.]

Ministers of the Six Ministries: So that's how it is. No wonder the Crown Prince was willing to sacrifice his own family for the greater good.

Logically speaking, everyone has selfish motives, but the Crown Prince acted exceptionally quickly this time; there must be something fishy going on.

Shen Zhiyi's thought process when watching gossip is different from others; she instantly thought of possibilities that others had not considered.

[Hilarious! The Crown Prince is outwardly respectful to the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince, but he's actually incredibly annoyed by him.]

The Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince constantly complained that the Crown Prince didn't like to bathe.

Yes, that's right, the Crown Prince can't get over his aversion to bathing.

Of course, many people disliked the Crown Prince's lack of bathing habits, but the Crown Prince's tutor lectured him every day, causing the Crown Prince a slight discomfort, but that was insignificant.

The six ministers: No, this is very important. We didn't expect the Crown Prince to be so petty. They need to carefully recall whether they have offended the Crown Prince.

[This Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince considers himself somewhat literate, but actually looks down on the Crown Prince. His handwriting is ugly, and he speaks only plain language. Hmm, it seems the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince also looks down on me. How wonderful, I'm actually on the same level as the Crown Prince!]

"Cough cough cough."

Although they hadn't drunk any water, some people were so shocked by Shen Zhiyi's words that they choked on their saliva.

The six ministers thought helplessly, "Is this something to be proud of?!"

However, Shen Zhiyi's words gave them a sense of familiarity.

But I just can't remember.

But the Minister of War remembered!

He lowered his voice excitedly and said, "Shen Lang said something similar before."

Then the Crown Prince was also present, so he naturally knew about this matter. It seems that this is why the Crown Prince held a grudge against her.

In the distant Jiangnan region, the Crown Prince, who was munching on a flatbread and scratching an itch, suddenly sneezed violently.

"Achoo, Shen Zhiyi is probably nagging me about something bad again."

He glanced at the obsequious governor beside him and gave him a look of disdain.

"The news has already reached Father Emperor, so what else do you have to worry about?"

"Your Highness, I am truly grateful."

"No need to thank me. You're barely a good official, and your daughter should be alright, right?"

The Crown Prince was also unaware of the matter, but he was greatly shocked after hearing about the beastly things that the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince had done in his hometown.

What kind of monstrous thing is this?

[Also, why does the Crown Prince think I'll talk about him?!]

Shen Zhiyi was initially confident, but soon shrank back guiltily.

[Could it be because I'm gossiping behind his back? But what monstrous thing did that Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince do?]

Shen Zhiyi dug and dug, and after she finished, her face turned green with anger.

[Damn, what a beast.]

The old emperor must know about this, right?

What's wrong?

The six ministers were completely bewildered.

Just then, someone came from outside the shop and went straight into the private room where the group was.

The visitor was Chen Decai.

"Oh, what brings you all here? It's been quite a search for you. His Majesty has urgent business with you."

[Hmph, looks like they knew after all.]

Chen Decai: ? ? ?

His anxious face instantly turned into an enthusiastic expression, and he took a small step towards Shen Zhiyi.

"Oh, Shen Lang is here too. Perfect, you need to come along as well."

Shen Zhiyi: ...

[Ugh, I was called in to work overtime at the last minute. Because I was eating melon seeds, I forgot to eat hot pot. There's nothing more heartbreaking in this world.]

Ministers of the Six Ministries: What did we come here for in the first place?

All seven of them were somewhat out of sorts, and they remained so even when they arrived before the old emperor.

The old emperor was babbling on and on, saying something incomprehensible.

Seven people are below: Who am I? Why am I here?

The old emperor's mouth was dry from talking.

"My esteemed ministers, are you aware of this matter?"

Seven people: How inexplicably did we suddenly end up standing here!

"What are you doing?"

The old emperor rolled up his sleeves and went up to each of them, one for each of them.

The six ministers, having regained their composure, immediately responded to the old emperor.

The old emperor said irritably, "Did none of you old fogies listen to what I just said?"

"Your Majesty, we are innocent. We have heard your story."

"Then tell me, what did I just say?"

The old man stepped back, revealing the Minister of Personnel.

The Minister of Personnel reluctantly prepared to read the old emperor's words again, but when the old emperor woke up, he slapped the Minister of Personnel away.

“Young man, listen up! You old folks are daydreaming. Let’s get down to business.”

Seeing that they couldn't avoid it, the old guys decided to take turns attacking.

Minister of Works: "Your Majesty, you just said that the Crown Prince sent a secret order from Jiangnan."

Minister of War: "That secret order is related to the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince."

The Minister of Rites said: "The relatives of the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince are tyrannical and do all kinds of evil in their hometown. They even tricked the daughter of the local governor away."

The Minister of Revenue said, "That governor originally wanted to use his daughter to rise in rank, but he didn't expect that his daughter would not be given to the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince as a concubine, but would be sent to the Moonlit Pavilion."

Minister of Justice: "That's why His Majesty just asked us if we knew about the Moonlit Pavilion."

The old emperor and the Minister of Personnel: ...

Wow, that's amazing! We're both wanderers on the same internet, why are you guys so awesome?!

I didn't hear what the old emperor said; I only found out by watching the surveillance footage.

For some reason, the five ministers suddenly felt a force that made them straighten their chests.

These are basic operations; they're all basic operations.

[Hiss, so the Crown Prince was in such a hurry to get this news to the old emperor because of Muyue Tower.]

The five ministers: Very well, it seems they have misunderstood the crown prince, thinking he was petty.

[But if that governor sold his daughter to try and get a promotion, why did the crown prince still say that he was barely a good official?]

Old Emperor: Is that the point?

The important thing is to quickly take a look at that Moonlit Pavilion!