In the years of famine, I led a comfortable life with my husband

"This is the golden token of immunity from death bestowed upon you by me personally. Seeing this token is like seeing me in person. If you ever commit a capital crime in the future, this token can also protect your life."

"I am terrified, and I thank Your Majesty for your kindness." Butler Zhao shouted again, providing the emperor with sufficient emotional value.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Butler Zhao left the palace and went straight back to his own house.

In the mansion, Xie Chengjin was waiting for the information sent back by Butler Zhao.

As the sky gradually darkened, there was still no sign of Butler Zhao. Xie Chengjin had a bad feeling in his heart. Just as Xie Chengjin was about to go out, a carriage stopped in front of the mansion gate.

Seeing Butler Zhao coming out of the carriage, Xie Chengjin's tense nerves finally relaxed.

Xie Chengjin winked at the housekeeper and then turned back to the mansion.

Butler Zhao stuffed a few silver ingots into the coachman's hand and then returned to the mansion with Xie Chengjin.

After the mansion gate was closed, Butler Zhao handed the golden medal of immunity from death to Xie Chengjin.

"Master, look, this is the golden medal of immunity from death. I didn't expect that the emperor would actually take it out like this." Butler Zhao was amazed.

Xie Chengjin sneered, "This thing is nothing compared to all that silver. Don't forget, I asked you to send so much gold, silver, and jewelry, but it's just a golden medal of immunity from death. If the emperor is unwilling to give this thing, then all the things I sent to him are really wasted."

Steward Zhao seemed lost in thought. Xie Chengjin then continued, "Besides, the treasury is extremely empty right now. This gold and silver is enough to keep the treasury running for a short period of time. The emperor must have been deeply troubled by this matter."

"You go down first. When Zhizhi comes back, remember to tell her that I'm waiting for her in the study." Xie Chengjin casually played with the golden medal of immunity from death in his hand, then waved his hand, signaling Butler Zhao to leave.

After a while, Su Zhizhi pushed the door open and saw what was in Xie Chengjin's hand at a glance.

"I was wondering why you were staying in the study. I never thought you would actually get this thing. It seems the emperor really spent a lot of money. He got this thing out of me with a few boxes of gold."

Su Zhizhi took the token from Xie Chengjin's hand out of curiosity. She had never seen such a thing before. It looked no different from other tokens, except that it was much more gorgeous.

"No matter what, getting the thing is also a way out for us. With this thing, if our plan fails, we won't die in the capital. As long as we still have a life, we can make a comeback." Xie Chengjin said seriously.

Su Zhizhi nodded in agreement. "It seems that everything is going much better than we expected. If that's the case, let's start the next step. Xu Chao is almost desperate now. His subordinates have fallen one after another, and there aren't many left."

"I know. I have almost collected enough evidence. To deal with Xu Chao, we must kill him with one blow. Otherwise, if he still has the strength to fight back, we will be skinned alive." Xie Chengjin frowned and analyzed calmly.

"I believe you. It's getting late. You should get some rest quickly. I have to go back to the palace tomorrow." Su Zhizhi said, yawning tiredly. Running between the palace and the mansion, Su Zhizhi was very tired.

Seeing the faint dark circles under Su Zhizhi's eyes, Xie Chengjin's eyes showed a look of heartache. He pulled Su Zhizhi to his side and said lovingly, "You have worked hard during this period. If we can succeed, you won't have to work so hard."

"Let's talk about the future later." Su Zhizhi was not used to Xie Chengjin's sudden sentimentality. She shook off Xie Chengjin's hand uncomfortably and walked towards the rest yard.

After a good night's sleep, the next morning, the two of them dressed neatly and got on the carriage, heading towards the palace.

The two parted at the palace gate. Before leaving, Su Zhizhi whispered to Xie Chengjin, "Today's court will surely be bloody. You must be careful and not act rashly. Although Xu Chao is somewhat out of favor now, after all, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse, so it's better to be cautious."

Xie Chengjin rubbed Su Zhizhi's head and said, "I know, don't worry. It's getting late, so go quickly and keep an eye on the news in the harem."

Su Zhizhi set out on the road to the imperial kitchen, while Xie Chengjin followed other court officials to the Golden Palace.

The morning court had just begun, and before the other court officials could say anything, Xie Chengjin was the first to step forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have something important to report!"

After Xie Chengjin finished speaking loudly, the emperor looked at him with interest and asked, "Oh? What do you want to say, my dear Lord Xie?"

Xu Chao stood there with an indifferent expression, but the next second when he heard what Xie Chengjin said, Xu Chao's expression suddenly changed.

"I want to expose the Prime Minister's corruption, bribery, and disregard for human life!" Xie Chengjin said in a loud voice.

The expressions of everyone present changed, and the emperor instantly became serious. "Thank you, my dear minister, do you know what you are talking about?"

Xu Chao's hands clenched instantly, his expression stern. He stood up and pointed at Xie Chengjin, "Xie Chengjin! Stop talking nonsense! This is slander, blatant slander! Do you have any evidence?"

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you should know clearly whether I am slandering you or not. I, Xie Chengjin, dare to stand here and speak out about this matter today. I must have something in my hand. Since Your Excellency, Prime Minister, is unwilling to admit it, then please do not blame me for offending you."

After saying that, Xie Chengjin turned to the emperor, took out the thing from his sleeve, and handed it to the eunuch beside the emperor.

Xu Chao's brows twitched, and he subconsciously tried to snatch the papers, but Xie Chengjin dodged them easily. After stuffing the papers into the eunuch's hand, Xie Chengjin turned to look at Xu Chao and said, "Prime Minister, are you feeling guilty? Do you want to destroy the evidence so badly?"

Xu Chao's throat tightened, and he realized what he had just done. His eyes were full of ruthlessness, but he raised his head and looked at the emperor in panic.

The emperor's face was gloomy. After reading all the evidence compiled by Xie Chengjin, the emperor became more and more angry. In the end, he said in a rage: "Xu Chao! You are so bold!"

As he spoke, the emperor threw everything in his hands to the ground.

Seeing this, Xu Chao glared at Xie Chengjin fiercely, then suddenly knelt on the ground, still saying stubbornly: "Your Majesty, please understand. Qi Chen must have been wronged. Your Majesty must not be deceived by Xie Chengjin."

The emperor sneered, "Are you saying that these things are all fake?"

As he said this, the emperor gestured to Xu Chao to go and see the evidence himself.