Good! My stupid son finally rebelled!

"Mother concubine!"

Ling Yu was displeased.

"Kneel down."

Concubine Xiao shouted angrily, and Ling Yu could only kneel down unwillingly: "Mother, isn't it just some weapons?"

"Why are you so angry?"

"Shut up."

Concubine Xiao angrily scolded: "You also know about Zhou Ren's private mining?"

"I... know." Ling Yu nodded: "At that time, Zhou Ren told me that the mine was made of fine iron ore. Weapons made from the ore would be twice as sharp as ordinary weapons."

"so……"

Snapped!

Concubine Xiao was so angry that Xuefeng trembled fiercely: "You idiot, do you know that you have committed a capital crime?"

"His Majesty is investigating this matter now. Once it is confirmed that you did it, not only will your position as the crown prince be in jeopardy, but your uncle, the entire Xiao family, and even this palace will be in jeopardy."

"All of us will be ruined because of you, a fool."

Ling Yu was a little unwilling: "Mother is not that dangerous. Huaitong belongs to Guanzhong, and that's where the Crown Princess's clan is."

"I'm just using my own stuff."

“And the amount mined is very small.”

Hearing this, Concubine Xiao was so angry that she drew out the long sword from her maid's waist. The cold sword light shone on Ling Yu's face. The latter's heart trembled fiercely and he shut up immediately. Xiao Yuanshan frowned: "Madam."

"Now that it has happened, it is useless to say anything else."

"Let's try to find a way to save the situation. After all, His Majesty has already arranged for Liu Jin to conduct a thorough investigation."

"If the investigation leads to your Highness, it will be very troublesome."

Concubine Xiao frowned: "Fortunately, Zhou Ren is dead. Your Majesty can only suspect that as long as all the participants are killed, the source will be completely cut off."

"As long as you don't admit it, Your Majesty can't do anything about it."

Xiao Yuanshan nodded: "This is the only way for now."

"Big brother."

Concubine Xiao whispered, "Yu'er is the crown prince after all, the heir to the throne of Daqian. Even if they investigate, I believe Your Majesty will not go too far. After all, Yu'er has no intention of disobeying him now."

"It's your turn. How do you think we can solve this problem?"

"Where are you going to find so much silver in such a short time?"

Princess Xiao had also heard about the military pay of Daqian. If she wanted to make up for it all at once, she would probably have to prepare tens of millions of taels of silver. Where would she get the money from?

The Xiao family has a deep foundation and can indeed come up with these things, but this is obviously a good hand played by Emperor Wu.

If they come together, the Xiao family's foundation will be damaged!

If he can't make it, Xiao Yuanshan will be punished.

So no matter what, the final beneficiary is Emperor Wu, and it is clear that he is taking the opportunity to suppress him.

Xiao Yuanshan sighed helplessly: "Your Majesty, His Majesty's intentions are unpredictable. It is obvious that he is deliberately using this opportunity to suppress the status of my Xiao family."

"But I can't help it."

"I plan to let my Xiao family prepare 5 million silver first, and let the local governments solve the rest of the gap on their own."

"No matter what, all the deficits must be made up within ten days."

Concubine Xiao frowned: "Brother, can the various prefectures gather silver?"

"Humph."

Xiao Yuanshan snorted: "That's not my concern. I'll only give them five days, no matter what means they use."

"Even if it's selling an official position, I only want silver."

"Otherwise, before Emperor Wu punishes me, I will let the whole world of Daqian be buried with me."

Xiao Yuanshan's eyes flashed fiercely, and Xiao Fei narrowed her eyes: "Brother, it seems that you have made up your mind."

“He forced me to do that.”

Xiao Yuanshan sighed softly: "As long as it can make my Xiao family prosperous, it is not a bad idea to pay some price."

"now."

"Northern Zhou, Daliang, Daxia, and even the Japanese pirates are all eyeing the fat piece of meat of Daqian."

"I'm not going to let this opportunity slip away."

Concubine Xiao also expressed her approval, but a handsome face appeared in her mind: "Brother, the Sixth Prince..."

"Humph."

Xiao Yuanshan snorted coldly: "He is just an unrecognized bastard. If it weren't for his mother, he would have died miserably long ago."

"Now."

"Take advantage of the death of Tuoba Hong in Northern Zhou and the invasion of Japanese pirates."

"It's just right to send him to the battlefield. Swords have no eyes."

"If he dies by then, it will be reasonable."

Concubine Xiao smiled bitterly: "Brother, have you ever thought of the possibility that the Sixth Prince is Ghost Face himself?"

"Absolutely impossible." Xiao Yuanshan refused flatly, and then he became a little worried: "My queen, what's wrong with you?"

"Why have you been acting so strange lately?"

"No...it's okay." Concubine Xiao quickly shook her head, looking very flustered: "I'm just guessing. After all, this ghost mask is too mysterious. It seems that no one has ever seen it."

Xiao Yuanshan whispered: "No matter how cunning a fox is, it will eventually show its tail. Moreover, in this political conspiracy in the world, Ghost Face wants to use the world as a chessboard and be the one holding the pieces."

"It's too simple."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xiao said nothing. She felt even more distressed. She didn't even know what to do now. After all, Ling Tian hid too deeply.

Huaitong County.

Ling Tian finished his work, stretched his body, and came to the yard. Looking at Chu Wan'er who was practicing sword, he smiled and said, "Wife, I have something to discuss with you."

"What do you want to do again?"

Chu Wan'er was a little confused. Ling Tian's eyes at this moment made her feel uneasy.

"Good thing."

Ling Tian smiled evilly: "I want to leave for a while."

"Go to Sanshan Town?" Chu Wan'er narrowed her eyes: "You don't want me to help you hold on for a few days, do you?"

"hey-hey."

Ling Tian flattered: "My wife is smart. She knew it as soon as I said it."

"Humph."

Chu Wan'er pouted: "How many days?"

"It will probably take longer this time." Ling Tian calculated: "I estimate that it will take seven days to go back and forth."

"What?" Chu Wan'er felt a headache: "Do you know what will happen if you don't show up for seven days?"

"That can't be helped." Ling Tian said, "Although this place is not very far from Sanshan Town, I estimate it will take three days to carry so many things over, plus take care of things."

"It will take a few more days to get back."

Chu Wan'er was stunned: "Ghost Face agreed to go with you."

"nature."

Ling Tian realized Chu Wan'er's temptation and quickly explained: "In fact, sir also knows that if he doesn't solve this problem, the Gong family will not let him go."

"I can't guarantee that I'll be safe and sound for these seven days." Chu Wan'er said she was unwilling, but she still agreed. Ling Tian was overjoyed when he heard it: "I've calculated the time."

"The drug trial will end in exactly seven days."

"If Zhao Shang can't help but want to go into the mountains, just let him go in to investigate."

"There's nothing to be found anyway."

Chu Wan'er rolled her eyes: "Treacherous."

The two discussed the specific matters, and Ling Tian left Huaitong County and headed straight for Guangshan Valley. Dongfang Yue had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw Ling Tian.

The respectful man stepped forward and said, "My Lord, everything has been arranged."

"Then let's go." Ling Tian originally wanted to wait for a batch of bows and crossbows before taking any action, but now it was too late. He could only let Dongfang Yue go deep into the tiger's den with him, get in the carriage, and head straight for Sanshan Town.

After a bumpy ride, they arrived ahead of schedule. Looking at the bustling town outside the carriage, Ling Tian was surprised: "This Sanshan Town is more prosperous than I thought."

"It looks like an imperial capital."

"I just don't know what arrangements Gong Bufan has made."

Ling Tian had just finished his thoughts when the carriage stopped. Dongfang Yue lowered her voice and said, "Sir, someone is stopping the carriage."

"Don't be nervous, just follow him."

"Yes."

Dongfang Yue drove and followed the man in front of her. Soon, she appeared outside a manor. The manor was very grand. After passing through the lobby, a figure came up to her and said, "Your Highness the Sixth Prince is really punctual."

Ling Tian glanced at Gong Bufan and said, "Don't be so modest, Master Gong. This villa really makes me envious."

"Your Highness is humble."

Gong Bufan didn't want to dwell on this issue. Seeing that Ling Tian was alone, he was a little puzzled: "Your Highness, where is the master?"

"He has arrived at Sanshan, and should be going to the auction venue by now." Ling Tian said half-truthfully.

auctions?

Gong Bufan was surprised: "Sir, do you have something to sell?"

"nature."

Ling Tian said: "He is not a god, how can he ignore the gold, silver and jewelry?"

Gong Bufan's eyes turned cold when he heard this. He glanced at the people around him, then found an excuse, turned around and left. When he came to the backyard, Gong Bufan shouted softly, "Someone come here."

"Little Lord!"

"Tell the auction venue to strengthen its defenses in case Ghost Face appears tonight."

"A siege."

"This thief must be killed."