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Chapter 68 The Little Princess Told Her!
Cheng Yaojin shouted, and a group of people rushed out of the mansion and arrested Wang Gui and the others.

Cheng Yaojin was a burly man and a warrior who charged into battle, so he easily subdued Wang Gui.

No pressure.

"You said you owe money, but where's the written agreement? And why do you owe it?" Cheng Yaojin snatched the fishing rod from Wang Gui's hand, afraid that it would be broken.

The fishing rod broke, and both Cheng Yaojin and Li Shimin were heartbroken.

Cheng Yaojin knew that Xiao Ran had only been there a short time and shouldn't be associating with these people.

The main reason is that Xiao Ran doesn't seem like someone who owes money.

The gifts Li Shimin gave him before were very valuable.

"Please calm down, Your Excellency. There's a written agreement, there's a written agreement." Wang Gui couldn't muster any toughness in front of Cheng Yaojin.

Cheng Yaojin couldn't kill him, but if Cheng Yaojin beat him up, it would be a complete waste of his energy.

Wang Gui produced the previous written agreement, which Cheng Chumo took, unfolded, and glanced at. "Zhang Huaiyou borrowed three strings of cash for merit money, and needs to repay one hundred and twenty."

Cheng Yaojin also found it outrageous, "You dog!"

They arrested the person and brought him directly into the mansion.

Cheng Yaojin couldn't possibly ignore the fact that Xiao Ran was involved.

Cheng Yaojin is not afraid now because this matter is related to Li Shimin.

The people from the Merit Temple are in the wrong, and this time they're in big trouble.

Wang Gui and his companions were detained at Cheng Yaojin's residence.

Cheng Yaojin's first action was to check the fishing rod to see if it was intact.

I was relieved to know there were no problems.

Looking at the amount on the document, Cheng Yaojin was furious.

This amount of money was nothing to Cheng Yaojin, but the compounding interest was truly frightening.

It has increased so much in just three years.

Cheng Yaojin will definitely need to find Li Shimin about this.

"Father, my sister and the princess are just going to the young master's house, won't these people bully my sister?" Cheng Chumo asked.

“There are other people with Her Highness, so it shouldn’t be that bad.” Cheng Yaojin knew that Li Wu was there and also knew his daughter’s skills.

Cheng Tiehuan is the type who is naturally strong.

"The good days for these bastards are over." Cheng Yaojin looked at the fishing rod and the written agreement.

These things, if presented to Li Shimin, would surely anger him.

If Li Lizhi and Princess Yuzhang could figure it out, Cheng Yaojin could naturally see it too: Xiao Ran was slapping Li Shimin in the face.

"Get ready, we're going to the palace!" Cheng Yaojin put down the document and felt the fishing rod again.

Let Li Shimin handle it.

The carriage stopped in front of the Rikjeongjeon Hall.

The little princess got out of the car and ran inside.

They could have played until the afternoon, but they had to go home early, which made the little princess a little upset.

"Hmm, why are you back so early?" Li Shimin was a little surprised.

"Ah-ye~" The little princess frowned, looking aggrieved.

"What happened? Who bullied our little princess?" Li Shimin picked up the little princess.

"There's a bad guy here~ Ugh~"

"Hmph~" The little princess was very unhappy.

"What's wrong with you, girl?" Li Shimin asked Li Lizhi behind him. She was indeed acting a little strange today.

“Father, they are from the Merit Hall of Daxingshan Temple,” Li Lizhi said as she sat down.

Tell Li Shimin that Zhang Huaiyou borrowed 3 guan three years ago and now owes more than 100 guan.

"You scoundrel!" Li Shimin was also angered when he heard this; it was indeed too much.

"And then?" Empress Zhangsun asked hastily, "The Zhang siblings certainly don't have the money; only Xiao Ran can pay for it?" "Xiao Ran won't pay for it. Although he's not assertive, he won't be a sucker either." Li Shimin looked at Li Lizhi, "How is the girl?"

"Father, the young master gave his three fishing rods to the people at the Merit Temple, asking them to take them to the Duke of Su's mansion to find you, saying he wanted to give you the fishing rods and ask you to help him pay."

Li Lizhi repeated Xiao Ran's original words to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin's lips twitched. "This guy knew my identity all along. He's deliberately trying to embarrass me!"

“Oh dear~ you’ve hurt me~” The little princess frowned as she looked at Li Shimin.

"Okay, okay, Father, beat up the bad guys."

Li Lizhi relayed Xiao Ran's other words to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin shook his head helplessly, "You seem to harbor quite a bit of resentment!"

Empress Zhangsun smiled gently, "Your Majesty, Young Master Xiao is an outsider, yet he is willing to stand up for an orphan girl he doesn't even know. This sentiment is more precious than a fishing rod."

"He presented his troubles to His Majesty, wasn't that because he believed His Majesty would seek justice for the people? Those who exploit others under the guise of 'merit' should never have hidden under the Buddha's light."

"This is a good opportunity to clear things up and let the world know that His Majesty has always protected the people who are willing to live a good life."

Li Shimin nodded, "He wasn't doing it for himself, so naturally I won't be angry."

"You've done a good job," Li Shimin said, showing more appreciation for Xiao Ran. "It's time to clean up the rotten apples in these temples!"

"Ananda, convey my imperial decree: order Li Yuanjing to lead men to investigate all temples in Yongzhou Prefecture, starting here. Tell him to act in accordance with the law and not to make any mistakes!"

Those who oppress the people and disregard the law shall be severely punished!

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Zhang Anan was also quite pleased, having a good impression of Xiao Ran.

Li Shimin knew more or less about the temple's affairs.

I thought it wasn't serious, so I didn't pay much attention to it.

I only realized today that it has already reached this point.

Li Shimin valued the evaluation of officials and severely punished all kinds of corruption, but temples were indeed a very special existence.

To pray for Empress Zhangsun's well-being, Li Shimin built many temples, which made the temples even more special.

The temple, which Li Shimin personally ordered to be built to pray for Empress Zhangsun's well-being, was indeed something that others were very wary of.

"Sizi, it's alright now. No one bullied the young master." Li Lizhi rubbed the little princess's face.

The little girl was also standing up for Xiao Ran.

Cheng Yaojin, carrying a fishing rod and a written agreement, went to the Taiji Hall, where the eunuch directly told him to go to the Lizheng Hall to find Li Shimin.

I would meet one or two people individually, and occasionally they would meet at the Rissei-den (Imperial Hall).

Cheng Yaojin dared not delay, knowing that Li Lizhi and the others had also returned, and that Li Shimin also knew the whole story.

"Your Majesty, these are fishing rods and a written agreement brought by the people of Daxingshan Temple." Cheng Yaojin handed the items to Zhang Anan beside him.

Zhang Anan handed it over to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin did not look at the written agreement, but instead took the three fishing rods.

The fishing rod is familiar to me; I've used it before.

He still couldn't put Li Shimin down when he saw him again.

"I am aware of the matter. I will prepare to investigate these temples." Li Shimin put down his fishing rod. "Have the people from Daxingshan Temple send these back."

Li Shimin naturally could not take it back.

Whoever takes this fishing rod back will be treated badly.

Li Shimin knew very well that what Daxingshan Temple had done had to be sent back.

"Your Majesty, what about Wang Gui and the others who delivered the fishing rods earlier?" Cheng Yaojin asked.

"Let's hand them over to Wannian County!" These small fry can be dealt with by the county authorities.

Once Li Shimin makes his stance clear, others will naturally disregard it.

Li Shimin's control was undoubtedly excellent.

Cheng Yaojin left with his fishing rod, and Li Shimin said with a smile, "I thought he was truly without desires, a simple countryman, yet still capable of standing up for the weak."

Then it can still be used!
(End of this chapter)