Looking at Yang Muxi's cold face, Jiang Chen said solemnly,

"This Wanhualou (Ten Thousand Flower Brothel) is run by treacherous officials in the court and hides many secrets. I want you to help me investigate it, and I really have no other intentions!"

Jiang Chen's clear eyes extinguished Yang Muxi's anger.

She put away her soft sword and sat down again, her mind in turmoil.

Could it be, could it be that I was overthinking it... This, this, I must recite the Qingxin Mantra (Heart-Clearing Mantra) several times tonight!

Yang Muxi was embarrassed and didn't dare to look at Jiang Chen. Her jade-like ear tips were red and hot, and she pretended to be calm and said, "What... what do you want to investigate?"

"Also, who is behind this Wanhualou?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, took out a sealed letter, and handed it to her: "You will understand after reading this. Walls have ears, and some things are not suitable to be revealed outside."

This secret letter was sent by Yuan Buyi yesterday night, secretly through the Anwei (dark guards), avoiding everyone.

No one but Jiang Chen and him knew the contents.

Yang Muxi took it suspiciously, opened it, and saw several unclear words written on it, such as "Mei family, Wanhualou, account books, interest conveyance," and couldn't help showing a puzzled expression.

Jiang Chen had been paying attention to her expression. Seeing this, he explained: "This Wanhualou is ostensibly Zhang Guanren's property, but the real owner is the Mei family!"

"They use this place of smoke and mirrors to pass messages, win over officials, launder dirty money... and have done many evil things. The pipa girl in the teahouse was framed by them, which led to the destruction of her family!"

Speaking of this, Jiang Chen sighed: "If it weren't for Headmaster Yang's help, that woman would probably have fallen into the hands of the Mei family and become their tool for collecting money."

Hearing this, Yang Muxi couldn't help it anymore. Her eyes flashed with a chilling murderous intent, and she said word by word:

"Wanhualou, is it? Before leaving the capital, I must wipe out this evil place!"

Jiang Chen's expression froze when he saw how serious she was, and he dissuaded her: "Ahem, Headmaster Yang, there's no need to be so radical!"

"This Wanhualou is just a small force controlled by the Mei family. Even if you take it down, as long as the Mei family doesn't fall, there will still be similar brothels in the future."

"So, we can't alert the enemy yet!"

Yang Muxi was not a stubborn person, and after listening to Jiang Chen's persuasion, she suppressed the anger in her heart.

She nodded and said, "You're right, so what should I do now? Just infiltrate and look for evidence?"

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes showed hesitation: "Although I have lived in Yu Province for a long time, I have also heard of the Mei family's great name. Such a powerful family is not easy to deal with."

"Even if I have evidence, I'm afraid..."

Jiang Chen gave her a reassuring look, interrupting her: "You don't have to worry about these things."

"Now the Ministry of Revenue is stalled, the Great Wei is in turmoil, and the people in various places are suffering. The culprit behind all this is the Minister of Revenue, Mei Wenshi!"

"As long as you can help me find evidence of his crimes, I can use this wave of popular resentment to bring down the Mei family and remove their cronies!"

"At that time, the court will be cleared, the world will be stable, and the people will be able to live a peaceful life."

Jiang Chen's sincere words convinced Yang Muxi that she believed that the person in front of her would never let her down!

She nodded immediately and said, "Okay, I promise you!"

"After it's done, please send me to the Qin Zheng Hall (Hall of Diligent Administration)."

Jiang Chen nodded: "It's a deal. We'll meet here again in three days."

Yang Muxi responded, then put on her hat and left quickly.

Jiang Chen didn't try to stop her, but walked to the window and looked at her leaving figure.

Huh? This direction, is she going to Wanhualou now?!

As expected of a Jianghu (martial world) hero, her mobility is much better than those procrastinating ministers!

Jiang Chen looked at the disappearing graceful figure, and a determined look appeared in his eyes.

He must have this woman!

Just as Jiang Chen was imagining how Yang Muxi would react when she learned his true identity, Xu Changqing suddenly spoke up.

"Your Majesty, that secret letter is?"

Jiang Chen heard his doubts and explained: "The letter was sent by Yuan Buyi. Mei Wenshi, that old fox, thinks he is in control of the situation, but he doesn't know that everything is within my expectations."

"Now, everything is ready, only the east wind is needed."

"As long as Headmaster Yang gets the evidence, we can close the net!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then showed joy and looked at Jiang Chen with admiration.

These days, they were at a disadvantage in the court and were frequently threatened by officials of the Mei Wenshi faction. They felt very aggrieved! Now that they learned that all this was just Jiang Chen's plan, just to make those rebellious officials unlucky, they were naturally overjoyed!

Jing Yue looked at Jiang Chen, and a complex look flashed in her cold beautiful eyes, with doubts, but more of admiration.

His Majesty's changes were too great, and she couldn't understand many of his arrangements.

"It's getting late, let's go out and wander around again, and then we'll return to the palace."

Jiang Chen straightened his collar and left with his hands behind his back.

From beginning to end, the indifferent expression on his face never changed, giving people the feeling that he had everything under control and regarded the civil and military officials as chess pieces.

Book the private room.

Jiang Chen went to the market with his entourage, carefully observing the people's clothing, food, housing, and transportation. He was gratified to find that the lives of ordinary people were still good, and beggars were rarely seen on the streets.

Of course, when experiencing the people's conditions, Jiang Chen did not forget the Shugui Consort (Noble Imperial Concubine) and other women in the palace, and sold some small items to them, and then returned to the palace before curfew.

...

Imperial City, bedroom.

"Yun'er, this is a treasure that I carefully selected, come and try it."

Jiang Chen said, raising a brocade box with exotic flair in his hand.

The Shugui Consort (Noble Imperial Concubine) was too busy to pay attention to these things. She raised her eyebrows slightly in surprise and said, "Your Majesty, your clothes?"

"I went out of the palace just now to inspect the people and brought you some gifts by the way... Come on, see if you like them?"

As he spoke, Jiang Chen put his arm around the Shugui Consort (Noble Imperial Concubine)'s slender waist, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "As soon as I saw this thing, I thought it was suitable for you, and I can't wait to see you wearing it."

The Shugui Consort (Noble Imperial Concubine)'s pretty face blushed slightly.

She had been with Jiang Chen for so long that she could see that he was up to no good again. She was a little shy, but in the end, she didn't refuse.

She just said shyly, "Your Majesty, let's open this box in the inner hall, so many people are watching..."

Jiang Chen didn't force her, bent down and picked up the Shugui Consort (Noble Imperial Concubine), put her on the bed, and handed out the brocade box eagerly.

"Yun'er, open it and put it on!"

The Shugui Consort (Noble Imperial Concubine) bit her pink lips lightly and took out the long chain from the brocade box in Jiang Chen's hot gaze.

"Your Majesty, this is?" Her beautiful eyes showed a few doubts.

This chain looks very serious... Could it be that she was overthinking it?

The Shugui Consort (Noble Imperial Concubine)'s pretty face instantly turned crimson.

Jiang Chen was even more eager when he saw her shy look.

He immediately put her in his arms and whispered in her ear, "Yun'er, this is used to..."

After hearing this, the Shugui Consort (Noble Imperial Concubine) hid in Jiang Chen's arms shyly: "Your Majesty, you, this, this is too absurd..."