After rebirth, she turned around and married the emperor's uncle and tore the scumbag apart

In Duan Xu's residence, Duan Xu, who was sitting on one side, looked at Xiao Changan, who was sitting in the main seat and drinking tea calmly.

He seemed calm and collected, which made Duan Xu begin to doubt the authenticity of the information.

But if it was fake, why did he come?

Xiao Changan put down his teacup and looked at Duan Xu, "Sir Duan, you said you wanted to ask me something about the Minister of Revenue Jiang Fu?"

Duan Xu nodded, looking helpless, "Yes, Your Majesty, you went to Jiangnan to provide disaster relief in person, so I can only ask you."

Xiao Changan raised his eyes and looked at Duan Xu, "What do you want to ask?"

Duan Xu cupped his hands and asked, "The prefect of Jiangnan wrote a memorial saying that he sent the tax silver to the capital after he dealt with the flood and before Your Majesty issued an order to exempt Jiangnan from taxes. Does Your Highness know about this?"

Xiao Changan's eyes darkened, and his voice was a little cold: "Are you trying this king?"

Duan Xu smiled and said respectfully, "How dare I? The interrogation is all in the main hall of the Dali Temple. We are just chatting in the mansion."

Xiao Changan said calmly, "I don't know. When I was in Jiangnan, I only paid attention to where the silver allocated by the court was sent, whether the people were starving, and whether everyone had a house to live in. My father did not ask me to check the accounts of Jiangnan."

Duan Xu cupped his hands and flattered, "Your Highness loves the people like your own children, which is a blessing for the people of Jiangnan. I wonder if Your Highness knows anything about Du Zhaozhong, the governor of Jiangnan?"

Xiao Changan withdrew his gaze from Duan Xu, frowned slightly as if thinking, and then said calmly: "This person is very efficient. He can complete the orders from the court very quickly. Apart from this, I have no other contact with him."

Duan Xu nodded, "I understand. Thank you for coming here today to help me solve my doubts."

Xiao Changan's eyes darkened, he picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said casually, "Lord Jiang and I are both officials in the same court. He looks honest and doesn't seem like someone who would embezzle tax silver. I wonder how the investigation into his case is going?"

Duan Xu bowed and said, "Li Shaoqing has already set out to investigate in Jiangnan. I believe there will be results in a while. Before that, I cannot reveal the details. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Xiao Changan put down the teacup and curled his lips gently, "Of course, this is Lord Duan's responsibility. I understand."

The two chatted about state affairs for a while, and then it was noon.

Duan Xu invited Xiao Changan to stay for lunch, and Xiao Changan did not refuse. After all, it was an opportunity to get closer.

Wang Jingshu was in front of the dressing table, preparing for her appointment with Prince Jing. At this moment, a little maid ran in and said, "Miss, His Royal Highness Prince Jing sent someone to tell her that today's appointment has been cancelled."

She paused as she was about to put on the earrings, and the feeling of joy and shyness slowly disappeared from her face. "Your Highness, did you say why?"

The little maid shook her head. She noticed the change in Wang Jingshu's mood and replied softly, "The servant next to the prince came to tell him that the prince went to the residence of Duan Xu, the Minister of the Dali Temple."

Wang Jingshu frowned, took off the jade earring she was already wearing, put it into the jewelry box, and her face was full of disappointment.

"Got it, go down, I want to be alone for a while."

"Yes." The little maid responded cautiously and left Wang Jingshu's boudoir.

As soon as I closed the door, I heard a "bang" from inside, which was the sound of a teacup breaking.

The little maid was frightened and hurried out of Wang Jingshu's yard.

Inside the room, Wang Jingshu stared at the mirror with a cold expression, her nails digging into her palms.

Prince Jing had asked her out several times, and she thought that her position as Prince Jing's wife was secured. However, she did not expect that Concubine Yi was now going to choose a concubine for Prince Jing again, but did not mention her.

Today they had agreed to travel together outside the capital. Wang Jingshu was originally very happy because it showed that Prince Jing still had her in his heart. However, she did not expect Prince Jing to change his mind at the last minute and go to the residence of the Minister of Dali Temple.

The Duan family just happens to have a legitimate daughter who has just reached the age of marriage!

In Furong Pavilion, Ji Tang was reporting the tracking situation to Xiao Yu.

Su Lingyue came back from outside with Caidie, carrying several paper bags of different sizes in her hands.

"Jitang, you're back, how's it going over there?"

Ji Tang bowed and said, "My lord, King Jing has gone."

Hearing this, Su Lingyue was very happy, "Really? That Lord Duan is really efficient."

Xiao Yu looked calm, "Xiao Changan is too impatient and too guilty. He can't wait to get Wang Qing to the top, and he's afraid that if there's any mistake, Duan Xu will be able to invite him."

Su Lingyue chuckled, "Who cares? As long as Wang Jingshu takes the bait, it'll be fine. It's just hard work for you, Ji Tang, to follow Xiao Changan every day."

Ji Tang bowed and said respectfully: "I am willing to do anything for my master!"

Su Lingyue was somewhat touched. Although Ji Tang was forced to sell himself, he had always been diligently protecting her and doing things for her. He was really loyal.

"Well, I know you are very dedicated. I sent someone to check on your mother and brother. They are both fine. When you come back from Longhua Temple, you can take some time off and spend some time with them."

"Yes, thank you, master." Ji Tang bowed again, with an expression of uncontrollable surprise on his face.

After Ji Tang left, Su Lingyue walked over to Xiao Yu and sat down, took the tea that Xiao Yu poured for her, and drank half a cup.

Xiao Yu looked at her slightly red cheeks from the sun and couldn't help but chuckle. He took out a handkerchief to wipe the water stains from the corners of her lips and asked, "Have you found all the herbs?"

Su Lingyue nodded, "All are ready. Uncle Lu has a really complete collection of medicines."

Caidie took out the herbs she found from Doctor Lu from the basket and began to grind them into powder using a mortar.

Caiyi brought a box of ointment and a roll of bandage and handed them to Su Lingyue.

"The prince's hand needs to be treated with a new dressing."

Su Lingyue took the thing and gently took Xiao Yu's hand.

When changing Xiao Yu's dressing, Xiao Yu gently pinched her slender fingertips as if playing.

Su Lingyue smiled and let him do what he wanted. Occasionally, when he made a lot of noise, Su Lingyue would gently scold him.

Looking at the sweet appearance of the two, Caidie Caiyi on the side couldn't help but smile at each other.

Just then, Yan Qing walked in with a letter.

"Your Majesty, Sister Jing has written to me again."

As he said this, he handed a slightly curled piece of paper to Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu took the note and looked at it, his eyes darkened.

Su Lingyue noticed that Xiao Yu's hands were a little tense when he was applying medicine.

"What's wrong?" She raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu put the note in his hand on the table, "More than a hundred new merchants have been added to the inn near the post station."

"This is……"

"The emperor's men." Xiao Yu said in a deep voice.

Thinking of the corpses all over the ground that day, Su Lingyue was a little frightened.

She turned her head to look at Xiao Yu, only to see that Xiao Yu had a slight frown on his face and was holding her hand a little tightly.

Because of Xiao Yu's past military achievements and prestige, the emperor could not come openly, and he wanted to assassinate them midway.