C37 Jiangyue

Jiang Yue then took a sip and added, "Indeed, it's very good. In terms of fragrance, it's even a bit better than the Spring Jade that I spent a lot to get from Beijing. I didn't expect that there would be such a good tea in Border Town, it's really surprising."

After saying this, the room quieted down. The two of them slowly sipped their tea, waiting for the other party to speak first.

Jiang Yue waited for a long time, but couldn't find a word from Eastern Gu. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Your highness, how do you know that this official admires this Jade Gear Spring?"

Dongfang Gu stared at him and said, "Before answering this question, does Your Highness want to ask you something first?"

Jiang Yue lowered his eyes and said, "Your Highness, you just need to ask. This official will definitely speak his mind."

"Alright." Dongfang Yi rubbed his thin and transparent tea cup and raised his eyebrows. "Lord Jiang, what do you think of my guards?"

The light in Jiang Yue's eyes flickered slightly as he calmly asked, "Did the prince say fifteen years old?"

After Dongfang Wenshui nodded, Jiang Yue hesitated for a moment before saying, "Fifteen's skills are unparalleled. They are courageous and battle-ready, and they are completely loyal to the prince. Without them protecting them, even if the princess has a thousand tricks up her sleeve, we still won't be able to escape safely."

"That's all?"

Jiang Yue raised an eyebrow and asked doubtfully, "Your Highness, what else do you think there is?"

Dongfang Zhi stared at him for a moment and slowly shook his head. "I always thought that Lord Jiang was an honest and upright person, but I never thought that he would also say something like that."

Jiang Yue cleared his throat and looked away uncomfortably, "Forgive this humble official's stupidity, I don't understand Your Highness's meaning."

"Did you guess their identities?" Dongfang Wenyi suddenly asked without thinking.

"They are the guards of the prince. Their identities are simple and clear, there is no need to guess." Sunlight shone through the open square window on the street side, illuminating the tensed muscles beneath Jiang Yue's skin.

"Since Lord Jiang is unwilling to say, I won't force you. I only request that you agree to one thing."

"Your Highness, please speak."

"Before entering Jinling, other than Nineteen, everyone else will leave. I hope that Lord Jiang won't mention them to anyone, just treat it as ?" I've never seen it before. "

"Even His Majesty can't?"

After receiving confirmation, a look of shock crossed Jiang Yue's face. He had indeed guessed the identities of fifteen people, but he couldn't understand why they would follow Dongfang Zexuan to the West Chu to rescue people. It had always belonged solely to the emperor.

If they had wanted to break into the palace to save a life, why would they send him to do the same?

Now, he seemed to understand, but ? Is it possible that the Shen Ji Camp is in Dongfang Shou's hands?

But if that wasn't the case, why did Dongfang Gu ask him to hide it?

Then there was the late emperor. Why did he hand over the God's opportunity camp to a bastard prince that he did not love?

He wanted to ask several times, but he didn't know where to start. Just as he was about to ask, Dongfang Gu's voice rang in his ears, "After saying so much, I still haven't answered Lord Jiang's previous questions. I really shouldn't. Lord Jiang, do you want to hear it now?"

Jiang Yue calmed his chaotic thoughts with difficulty and bowed, "Your highness is willing to listen to the details."

"Jiang Yue, well-versed in every word. Although his family is poor, his intelligence is outstanding, and he has been studying hard for ten years. At the age of sixteen, he was promoted to the High Scholar at the age of eighteen, and at the age of nineteen, he became an official of the Board of Justice. Although he does not have any background, due to his outstanding ability, he became familiar with the rules of the Board of Justice."

"Just when his future was bright, he unintentionally discovered that Zheng Quan, the President of the Board of Justice, was using beggars and orphans who had been living on the streets to replace those who had committed mortal crimes. Every time those people were taken to the execution platform, Zheng would arrange for the guards to drink some aphrodisiac beforehand so that they wouldn't be able to speak a single word. As for the two officials in charge of inspecting the main body, they are also Zheng Quan's men.

"Those who have the ability to bribe Zheng Quan are all nobles within the imperial court. Once this matter is exposed, it will shake more than just one Ministry of Justice, and Jiang Yue will also be placed in danger, being treated as a thorn in the side by countless people. On the contrary, as long as he doesn't speak of this matter, countless gold and silver will be delivered to his doorstep."

"I know that the people are in trouble, but I do not care. I have read the Book of Virtue for nothing." Jiang Yue's voice trembled slightly as his thoughts were brought back to two years ago.

"That's right, other than the Ministry of Justice, there were also four officials of third rank and above, and more than ten officials of third rank and below. This king still remembers the sharp words you said two years ago in the imperial court, which rendered those people speechless and ashamed."

"The day after that, the main criminal Zheng Quan was expelled from the border. The remaining members of the Communist Party were all dismissed from their positions and were never used again. The prisoners who had been privately owned were all recovered one by one and executed anew."

Jiang Yue said with a wry smile, "How could Zheng Quan's crime of murdering innocent people be offset by exile? It's obvious that His Majesty wants a lighter punishment. To put it bluntly, it's because Zheng Quan has a daughter who is a favorite concubine in the palace."

Dongfang Nian was silent. He had heard from his mother that in order to protect Zheng Quan's life, Zheng Fei had to shed tears in front of her royal brother every day, and even hanged herself in her bedroom. Fortunately, she was discovered by the palace servants in time, otherwise she would have perished in the afterlife; even though her royal brother was angry at Zheng Quan for his actions, he could not bear to part with her, so he spared her life in the end.

For this matter, Jiang Yue had requested for the death sentence to be passed on to Zheng Quan. Unfortunately, Dong Fang's heart had already been set, and there was no news of those papers at all.

Ever since that incident, this prince had secretly invited Lord Jiang as a close friend. Afterwards, I was fortunate enough to see Sir Jiang's eloquence at the Tea King's Debate hosted by the White Deer Institute, which rendered my opponents speechless.

"It is because I have seen the talent of Jiang Da that when I was thinking of a candidate to send me to Xi Chu, I first thought of Lord Jiang."

Jiang Yue was stunned. "So, the matter of this official sending an envoy to Xi Chu was something that the king brought up to His Majesty?"

"That's right, royal brother didn't agree. This King had to persuade several times before reluctantly agreeing." As he finished speaking, Dongfang Zhi's expression became slightly uneasy.

The corner of Jiang Yue's eyes twitched. After calming himself down, he said, "Since Your Highness has recommended me, why have you come to the West Chu in person?"

After pouring tea for each of them, Dongfang Yi held the warm porcelain cup and said, "To be honest, Sir Jiang, this prince originally thought that under the pressure of North Zhou, Xiao Ru Ao would definitely hand over the princess. It wasn't until I had a long conversation with Brother Mu that I realized how naive my thoughts were."

"Why do you say that?"