Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

Zhongshu Province.

Yang Dechang sat in the center, reviewing memorials with a grim expression.

"Prime Minister Yang, the latest news is that the little emperor did not sleep all night and was in Taiqian Palace the whole time."

Imperial Censor Chen Xiu looked at the silk that had just been delivered to him and said with a frown.

"Humph!"

Yang Dechang's eyes were gloomy, and he said in a low voice: "It seems that the young emperor has been preparing for a long time to overthrow Xia Houxian."

"Prime Minister, I'm afraid it's impossible to drive away those children from poor families now. The emperor has succeeded again this time."

Taiwei Gao Yunhe said with a stern expression.

"No problem. Once the three-month deadline arrives, I'll be able to settle accounts with those poor children!"

Yang Dechang sneered and said in a low voice, "Inform everyone, tell them to take good care of their children. Don't go too far these days. If the emperor catches them, I won't be able to protect them!"

Hearing this, Gao Yunhe gritted his teeth.

"If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have chosen this idiot to take the position!"

"Brother Dingfang, don't be angry. I'm just temporarily at a disadvantage. Besides, the young emperor loves to go on tours so much. I'm sure I can find another opportunity!"

Yang Dechang's eyes were fierce, his tone full of murderous intent. He said, "Go inform Qian Jie and ask him to gather more men. If the assassination attempt fails again, I will not keep useless people around!"

Although there is a March appointment.

But if Ye Chen could be assassinated directly, that would naturally be the best.

At dusk, the sun sets in the west.

In the Yangxin Palace.

The bedding rolled over, exposing the flower's fragrant shoulders.

A lingering blush appeared on her fair skin.

Fragrant and sweaty.

Hua Rui breathed softly, trying to keep her voice down, her beautiful eyes blurred.

She was curled up in Ye Chen's arms at this moment.

Ye Chen's chest rose and fell, and he snored continuously.

Hua Rui was not sleepy, but she did not dare to wake Ye Chen.

Suddenly, Ye Chen's lips moved slightly, he slowly opened his eyes, and then lowered his head.

For a moment, their eyes met.

The sound of the pistil is as light as a mosquito's buzz.

"Your Majesty, are you awake?"

"Well, Rui'er, why are you calling me Your Majesty again?"

Ye Kuan's tone was somewhat dissatisfied.

"Husband."

Huarui felt a little uneasy.

Calling Ye Chen "husband" is just like an ordinary couple.

This made Hua Rui feel a sense of transcendence and was quite flattered.

"hehe."

Ye Chen looked at the beauty in his arms, the corners of his mouth quickly curled up, his hand slowly moved up from the jade back of Hua Rui, stopped behind her white neck, and pinched a button tied with a red rope.

Hua Rui trembled all over.

"My husband, don't."

"Rui'er, don't move."

Ye Chen gently exerted force on his hands and was about to unbutton the Huarui bellyband.

Although Hua Rui is already his, she still maintains a bit of reserve. Now, Ye Chen is going to remove this last barrier.

But at this moment.

"Guard Shen, Miss Qin, His Majesty is still resting. Why don't you come back tomorrow?"

"Then please give these bamboo slips to His Majesty."

"Okay, I will definitely pass it on."

Outside the bedroom, the voices of Cheng'en and Shen Qiu were suddenly heard.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen paused slightly.

"Hey, Rui'er, I suddenly remembered that I have something to take care of. Please help me change my clothes."

Ye Chen held Hua Rui and said softly.

The arrival of Shen Qiu and Qin Rou reminded him that he did have many things that needed to be dealt with urgently.

The land of tenderness can be enjoyed later.

The real work must be done immediately.

"Yes, sir."

Huarui quickly answered.

After Ye Chen stood up, Hua Rui immediately helped him get dressed.

Wait until he puts on the dragon robe and the emperor's crown.

Ye Chen held Hua Rui in his arms and pecked her pink lips lightly.

"Rui'er, go back to your own palace and rest. I will summon you tonight."

"Yes, sir."

Huarui was extremely happy.

Ye Chen relied on her so much, which made her feel very happy.

Which woman in the harem doesn’t want Ye Chen’s favor?

Ye Chen had just walked out of the bedroom.

"Your Majesty, are you awake?"

Cheng'en came forward immediately.

"Qiu'er, what bamboo slips did you bring?"

Ye Chen waved his hand and asked in a domineering tone.

"They say it's Zhang Lin's file, and Xiahou Xian's confession."

Cheng'en replied respectfully.

"Ah."

Ye Chen nodded and said, "Bring the file here, and have Qiu'er come to see me. Also, have Meng'er wait for me at the north gate of the palace."

"Yes."

Cheng'en quickly brought up the bamboo slips.

Just as Ye Chen began to flip through the bamboo slips, Shen Qiu also walked into the Yangxin Palace.

"His Majesty."

Shen Qiu clasped his fists towards Ye Chen and said.

"Qiu'er, what do you think about Zhang Lin's case?"

Ye Chen's brows furrowed slightly.

According to what was written in Zhang Lin's file, the process of Zhang Lin's murder, his motives, and Ren Zheng's confession were all clear.

The people Zhang Lin killed were a minor official and his servant in the capital.

This minor official worked for the Ministry of Works and was a seventh-rank official. He had no criminal record.

No matter how you look at it, he is just an ordinary official with no evil deeds.

However, Ye Chen didn't really believe what was written on the bamboo slips.

Then Boss Murong said that Zhang Lin killed a guilty person.

Moreover, these files can be falsified.

"Your Majesty, I also want to tell you about this. After reading Zhang Lin's file, I personally interrogated Zhang Lin and discovered something important."

Shen Qiu said with a serious expression.

"Oh, what's the big deal?"

Ye Chen asked doubtfully.

"Your Majesty, this matter concerns the merchants of Luzhou, the capital!"

"It is said that these Luzhou merchants seem to be involved in human trafficking!"

Shen Qiu's eyes became extremely sharp and he said.

"what?"

Ye Chen was suddenly startled.

His expression immediately became serious.

"Could it be that the people Zhang Lin killed were human traffickers?"

"Your Majesty, according to Zhang Lin, he had a friend who was originally recruited by the Lu merchants as a laborer, but was coerced and imprisoned in a prison cart. When he tried to escape back to the capital, he was beaten with a broken leg, blinded, and poisoned to the point of muteness. He finally managed to avoid capture by hiding in a toilet, and ultimately became a destitute beggar."

"When Zhang Lin found his friend, he was already dying. Just then, the pursuers arrived at his house, so he killed him in a rage. He was eventually caught by the city defense troops and sent to the Ministry of Justice prison."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen quickly grasped the strangeness.

"Qiu'er, has the Ministry of Justice never tried Zhang Lin?"

"Your Majesty, there was indeed no trial. The Ministry of Justice directly convicted him. Even the files were sent to us after he was taken to prison."

Shen Qiu paused, then said with a hint of anger in his tone, "Zhang Lin is tortured every day and even forced to sign a confession!"

"Snapped!"

Ye Chen slammed the table hard and stood up angrily.

"Asshole! What a bastard!"

"Ministry of Justice, Lu merchants, human trafficking, good, very good!"

Ye Chen gritted his teeth and narrowed his eyes again.

They were convicted without any trial.

The Ministry of Justice cannot be separated from this incident, and those Lu merchants are really bold.

They dare to traffic in human beings even under the feet of the emperor.

Ye Chen immediately realized that there must be something hidden here. Maybe there was a big fish lurking!