It's really hard to just farm peacefully.

"Then let's talk about Governor Fang kidnapping civilians and illegally opening a gold mine." Cao Qi threw out a heavy blow lightly, catching Chang Qing off guard.

After a moment of silence, Chang Qing regained his composure and said with some anger, "Emperor Cao, some jokes are not allowed."

Cao Qi signaled his attendant to make him a cup of fresh tea. After taking a sip, he said with a hint of meaning, "It seems that Lord Fang has disregarded Lord Chang's deep affection and concealed such an important matter. Lord Chang, I don't blame you for wanting to see Lord Fang off."

Chang Qingcai's relaxed brows furrowed again. What was wrong with this imperial envoy?

Song Wu couldn't stand the fact that Imperial Envoy Cao was taking so long to get to the point, so he quickly reminded him, "Master Cao, it's important to get down to business."

Cao Qi's tea sipping stopped imperceptibly, then returned to normal in an instant. He had been urging people to come back since leaving Kyoto, but what was there to urge? No one was in a hurry to reincarnate.

But considering the reputation of Song Wu's father and brother, Cao Qi could only swallow his curses, straighten his posture and explain his purpose.

Chang Qing never thought that Fang Zhengxing would leave such a big hole for himself even though he was about to die. His current appearance was retribution.

Although she was angry, she was not as nervous as she was when she first heard the news. Instead, she looked at Cao Qi and said, "Imperial Envoy Cao, what does His Majesty intend to do?"

If the old emperor was furious and wanted to deal with the matter seriously, he would have sent heavy troops to surround the governor's mansion as soon as Cao Qi arrived, and then questioned him and confiscated his property, instead of sitting peacefully in the mansion like he was doing now.

"Hand over the illegal mines and receive a lenient punishment."

Song Wu stood up from his chair and glared at Cao Qi: "We need to bring him to Kyoto for trial according to the law. How can you give him a lighter sentence?"

Cao Qi curled his lips, his smile seeming to be somewhat mocking, and said to Chang Qing: "This is the will of His Majesty. Whether you are willing to seize the opportunity now depends on you, Lord Chang."

……

After asking the subordinate to take Cao Qi and others to the guest house to rest, Chang Qing found Chang Chao and went into the study to discuss.

"Uncle San, Imperial Envoy Cao told me to seize the opportunity. What does that mean?"

Chang Chaotong tapped his fingers on the table, and after a moment's contemplation, he sighed, "Our Majesty has become increasingly concerned with money and stability in recent years."

Seeing that Chang Qing still didn't understand, he didn't explain further, but simply arranged: "Tomorrow, you will tell Imperial Envoy Cao that the Governor's Office is willing to cooperate in finding the illegal mine and present all the gold produced to His Majesty. The culprit will also be sent to Kyoto for trial.

Governor Fang was the first to discover the clue, but unfortunately he was seriously injured while pursuing the criminal. I hope Your Majesty will consider this meritorious service and allow you to take over the duties of Governor."

Chang Qing's brows furrowed as she listened. In all her years, this was the day she felt most confused. "Isn't Fang Zhengxing the culprit? How did he suddenly become a minister? Imperial Envoy Cao and the others all know, and His Majesty must know too. How can this be allowed to go unnoticed?"

"Is there any evidence that Fang Zhengxing is secretly mining?" Chang Chaotong asked.

Chang Qing nodded: "Song Wu said there are many witnesses."

"No, you're mistaken. There's no actual evidence for this," Chang Chaotong corrected him. "The real culprit, using the name of Governor Fang, committed such a brazen act, deceiving the witnesses and causing them to make fundamental errors in their testimony. After investigation by the court, it will not be accepted."

After receiving a clue, Governor Fang personally led a team to rescue them, but he was ambushed by the culprit and returned seriously injured.

"do you understand?"