After the mind-reading and gossip-eating incident, officials in the imperial city were demoted one a

At that moment, a commotion arose downstairs from the teahouse, accompanied by the clanging of chains.

"Innocent! General Sun and General Wang are good people."

“We are military dependents. After my son died in battle, General Sun sent me money. He would not embezzle military pay.”

“We also sent one to our family.”

The cries of the people rose and fell.

"Who else has committed a crime and is going to have their property confiscated, or be exiled?"

"The embezzlement of military funds has caused a great uproar in the court recently. The masterminds are Prime Minister Zhao and several military officers, including General Sun."

His uncle also sensed that someone was investigating him.

"The Crown Prince's former father-in-law? General Sun is even less likely to be him."

Ye Yaoyao walked to the window and looked down; several more families had been arrested.

The system previously had information on Zhao Xiang. Although he had some minor flaws, he was by no means a villain. Those minor transgressions were not enough to cause his entire family to suffer such a serious crime.

General Sun had previously praised Ye Xiyao at the palace banquet, so it was even less likely that he would do so.

"The Crown Prince decreed that the ringleader should be executed, and the others should be exiled."

"Why did the Crown Prince issue the decree, and the Emperor didn't attend court?"

Ye Yaoyao frowned as she looked downstairs, sensing that something was wrong.

"The Emperor is unwell, and the Crown Prince is in control of the government. There may be unrest in the court."

“None of them embezzled military funds,” Ye Yaoyao said with unusual certainty.

"how do you know?"

Qin Jingyu didn't hear the system's voice. Could it be that the system was still there, but he just couldn't hear it?

"Oh! There are two more things I haven't had a chance to say yet."

First, my soul did not disappear, but rather merged into this world.

I can sense the good and evil in the people living in this world.

At most, Zhao Xiang was merely negligent in his official duties; he was wrongly accused.

"And the other thing?"

Ye Yaoyao's expression became more serious.

“The foul air leaked out, and I suspect that someone had been near the area and was affected.”

Now it's certain: Zhao Wanxi has a faint, barely noticeable aura emanating from her, while the rest of the Zhao family doesn't.

"I'll have someone investigate the people Zhao Wanxi has been in contact with."

"Do you have anyone you suspect?" Ye Yaoyao asked curiously.

"Crown Prince," Qin Jingyu uttered succinctly and forcefully.

Ye Yaoyao nodded; the two were thinking the same thing.

"These people cannot die. I need to find time to see the Crown Prince."

After the two made their decision, Qin Jingyu instructed Lian Jin to use the late emperor's token to temporarily protect the person.

Half an hour later, Lian Jin returned after completing his mission and reported back to Qin Jingyu.

"Master, the person has been temporarily saved, but the Minister of Justice and the escorting officer are quite frightened."

Judging from their expressions, it seems the Crown Prince had given prior instructions; it must be a thorny problem.

Qin Jingyu nodded slightly, "Whatever the Crown Prince's purpose is, find the evidence as soon as possible."

"Yes, I will contact the person immediately."

"Yaoyao, I'll take you to the palace."

In the palace, the crown prince sat on the dragon throne, listening to reports from his subordinates.

"The Imperial Uncle used the late Emperor's token to protect those people. When will he ever care about these things?"

Since returning to the capital, Qin Jingyu has maintained an unusually low profile. He neither attends the morning court sessions nor summons princes and court officials. Even when you visit him, you cannot enter the Prince Jing's gate. He is very aloof and arrogant.

He only interacted more frequently with the Ye family, as if he really only came for the imperial decree of marriage left by the late emperor.

The escorting officer and the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review knelt on the ground trembling, their heads bowed low, wishing they could become invisible and disappear completely from the palace.

They knew that the Crown Prince must be displeased at this moment, and if they were not careful, they could become the victims of the Crown Prince's wrath.

"What message did the Imperial Uncle leave behind?"

The crown prince narrowed his eyes, his gaze sweeping sharply across the two kneeling figures like a hawk's, his voice icy.

"Your Highness, the messenger said that there are many suspicious points in this case, and it needs to be thoroughly investigated again."

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review's voice trembled slightly, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, soaking the ground.

The prince picked up the teacup, slowly brought it to his lips, took a small sip, and after a long while said:

"Hmm, no rush. Let's do it this time as you wish, Imperial Uncle! Remember, it's Imperial Uncle who wants to protect this person. Go ask Imperial Uncle for the evidence. I'll only give you three days."

The crown prince's tone seemed calm, but it subtly revealed an irresistible authority.

"...Yes, Your Highness."

The Crown Prince's casual remark sent a shiver down the spine of the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review; how could he dare to approach Prince Jing?

If there is no movement from Prince Jing in three days, he will lose his official position.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review felt a wave of despair and secretly lamented: How did these two end up together?

A barely perceptible glint of malice flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

"Uncle, have you perhaps sensed something?"

Qin Jingyu's intervention must have its purpose; let's see what tricks he can pull in the next three days.

"Your Highness, Prince Jing has brought Miss Ye into the palace."

The Crown Prince's guard hurriedly entered the hall, knelt on one knee, and reported:

"They arrived so quickly, could it be that one of those people has him among them?"

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of suspicion flashing in them, and muttered to himself.

"As soon as the Imperial Uncle arrives, have someone invite him in."

Before long, Qin Jingyu and Ye Yaoyao stepped into the palace, their steps steady and their expressions composed.

"Uncle, what brings you to the palace today, and with Miss Ye in tow?"

The Crown Prince put down the memorial he was reviewing, his face instantly beaming with smiles. He slowly rose from the dragon throne, his eyes scanning the two men like sharp eagles.

Ye Yaoyao curtsied, "This humble woman greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Miss Ye is a little fairy, please don't be so polite."

"Your Highness is too kind. The title of 'Little Immortal' is merely a misplaced affection from the people. I am unworthy of such praise."

"Miss Ye is too modest. With Miss Ye's miraculous abilities, she truly deserves the title of 'Little Fairy'."

A cryptic glint flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes, but his smile remained unchanged. He shifted his gaze from Ye Yaoyao to Qin Jingyu and casually asked:

"The Imperial Uncle has come to investigate the case of embezzlement of military funds."

"Indeed, since I entered the capital, many officials have been found guilty of numerous crimes, and it is not unjust for them to be punished according to the law."

However, as far as I know, General Sun and his generals are highly respected among the people. Now that the court officials are mostly disappointed with the people, they should not cause any more trouble.

"I see that the military officers are mostly upright, and there are people along the streets crying out for justice. To prevent wrongful convictions, why not conduct a thorough investigation again?"

"What the Imperial Uncle says is absolutely right. However, this case has been investigated for a long time, and there is a lot of solid evidence."

A thorough reinvestigation now would likely cause panic in the court, and I have already ordered a reinvestigation of this case within three days.

Three days later, still no result. Could the military pay dispute be considered closed?

"So good!"

Ye Yaoyao observed the Crown Prince discreetly from the side. She was not mistaken for the ruthlessness that flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes, and she made a judgment in her heart.