Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 20 Pursuit
next morning.

When Xie Jiu went out, he happened to meet Wu Que on his way to court.

He has been on sick leave and has not attended court for several days. This cannot go on any longer, so he has to go now.

Another thing is that he also wanted to see what Zhao Xingjin’s attitude was.

After all, he couldn't bring himself to ask Xie Jiu for help yesterday.

However, the situation when the two met outside the mansion was very subtle.

They all went to see Zhao Xingjin, but for different purposes.

When Xie Jiu saw him, it was as if all the unpleasantness from yesterday had disappeared. He smiled and said, "My Lord, are you going to court? Why don't you come with me? It's on the way, and we don't have to use two cars."

Wu Que really wanted to tear her face off, but with so many eyes watching him outside the mansion, he had to hold back.

"No need, you go first."

"That's fine." Xie Jiu held Qingfang's hand and said as they got into the car, "The Marquis will be back soon after the court session. I guess we'll have to wait until night."

Hearing this, Wu Que clenched his hands into fists behind his back, and looked at Xie Jiu with eyes that seemed to be filled with poison.

But Xie Jiu didn't care. After getting in the car, he did not forget to open the curtains and wave to Wu Que before leaving.

Those who don’t know would think that they have a very good relationship. Even though they go out separately, they are still reluctant to part.

In fact, not long after, the two met again outside the palace gate.

It’s just that one was going to court and the other was going to the back, and they entered the palace through different doors.

When Xie Jiu got off the carriage, Chunrong immediately opened an umbrella for fear that she would be exposed to the sun. However, unexpectedly, at this moment, Qingdong came trotting over.

"Madam is here. The Emperor has ordered a sedan chair to be prepared to take you in. The sun is so strong, don't let it burn you!"

Hearing this, Xie Jiu smiled brightly, looking very beautiful.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your trouble. I don't know how to thank you. Thank you for your hard work, eunuch."

"You're welcome, Madam. Please get in the sedan." Qing Dong was very respectful and waved for the sedan to come forward.

Everything that happened here was seen by the ministers who came to court not far away.

I thought to myself, no wonder the emperor is so fond of Mrs. Xie, she is indeed a beauty.

Today, Xie Jiu wore a lavender strapless corseted dress, which tightly wrapped her exquisite figure, outlining her graceful curves just right. She covered it with a loose chiffon long coat in a slightly darker color, which added a sense of elegance and made her look even more slender and light.

She combed her hair into a narcissus bun, simply pinned a few light-colored pearl flowers, paired it with a pearl and kingfisher hibiscus hairpin, and a pair of short hairpins with hollow silver butterflies. She looked simple, elegant, and noble. On her ears were a pair of teardrop-shaped mutton-fat jade pendants. Her neck was empty, without any necklaces or rings. Her hair was smooth and straight, like a swan, which made her look more elegant and refined.

Even though we were far away and couldn't necessarily see his facial features clearly, just by looking at his attire and his aura, we knew he was no ordinary person.

The more radiant Xie Jiu was, the more gloomy and ugly Wu Que looked.

Especially at this moment, many people came up to mock him on purpose.

"Marquis Weiyuan is so lucky! From now on, he will have his wife to accompany him to court. Unlike us, we have to go alone. I envy you so much."

"That's right! When I get back, I'll have to tell my wife about it. Why doesn't she have such talent and study as the wife of Marquis Weiyuan? She was able to catch the emperor's eye and enter the palace to accompany the princess. This is a great honor for our family!"

"Hey? Why does Marquis Weiyuan look so grim? Is he still feeling unwell today? His wife is too busy to take care of him at home, so the Marquis should take better care of himself!"

Wu Que listened to the sarcastic remarks of the people around him, and felt a fishy and greasy feeling rising up in his throat, and his chest was also aching.

But he could only endure it.

This is not his mansion, but the imperial palace. Even if he fainted from anger today, he could not lose his temper at all, for fear that he would say something without thinking under impulse, which would really cause trouble.

Taking a deep breath and forcing himself to suppress his emotions, Wu Que rushed through the crowd as if escaping and hid in a quiet place, hoping that the morning court would start early so that everyone would shut up!
About half an incense stick later, Zhao Xingjin finally arrived.

The hall immediately fell silent. Wu Que calmed himself down and bowed his head, following the other officials in paying their respects. He had thought Zhao Xingjin wouldn't notice him so quickly, but he didn't expect Zhao Xingjin to call him out with the first word after he sat down.

"Oh, Marquis Weiyuan is here today too. Are you feeling better?"

Wu Que tightened his grip and stepped out to salute, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am feeling much better now."

"That's good." Zhao Xingjin's face was gentle.

It really looks like he cares about his subjects.

Wu Que was watching from below, unsure of his emotions. He wondered if the other party felt guilty towards Xie Jiu because he had taken her away from him, so he planned to let him go during this cleanup of corruption in the army?

But it feels wrong.

Yesterday, Xie Jiu clearly hated him to the core. Didn't he whisper in Zhao Xingjin's ear?

Just as he was constantly guessing in his heart, Zhao Xingjin's voice sounded again from above.

"Now that you've recovered, I don't have to send anyone to your house. Take a closer look at these things and figure out how to explain them to me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Zhian had already brought a stack of accounts and other things to Wu Que.

Wu Que's heart started beating wildly, and the moment he saw what was in Yang Zhian's hand, his face turned pale.

He knew exactly what was inside.

He took it with trembling hands and looked through it for a few seconds. His knees went weak and he fell to his knees.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you absolutely cannot believe this. I have absolutely not committed any corruption or abuse of power."

"So what you mean is that I have wronged you?" Zhao Xingjin looked at him coldly, and the pressure suddenly rose, making people shudder.

Wu Que knelt on the ground, staring with his eyes wide open and breathing rapidly. He was extremely nervous and afraid.

He was so pleasant just now, why did he change his expression so suddenly?

Wu Que was complaining in his heart, but when he heard Zhao Xingjin's question, he kowtowed repeatedly.

"I dare not. I want to say that there may be some misunderstanding. I hope Your Majesty will give me a chance and investigate this case. I have absolutely not been disloyal to you and Dajing!"

"That's true. You haven't been disloyal to me." Zhao Xingjin curled his lips, his eyes filled with sarcasm and murderous intent. "What your Wu family coveted was the money from the previous dynasty. Did you think I wouldn't pursue it now that I'm in power?"

When he said this, Wu Que froze and didn't know how to respond.

In fact, these words were not only spoken to Wu Que alone, but also to warn other old ministers in the court.

"Every penny of the military pay comes from taxes, the blood and sweat of the people of the world. It is used to support the soldiers, allowing them to defend the country and maintain peace, so that the people can live and work in peace. Embezzling the court's money is a serious crime, and embezzling military pay is even more serious, shaking the foundation of the country!"

Zhao Xingjin stood up, his eyes full of sharpness, and glanced at the ministers, his majesty evident without even being angry.

"Since I ascended the throne, the treasury has been empty. I thought it was due to the previous Emperor Hui's extravagant and foolish behavior, but I never imagined that all the money had gone into the pockets of corrupt officials. Before I ascended the throne, I vowed to fight against the unjust and save the people. Now it is time to eliminate these unscrupulous individuals who abuse their power for personal gain. I must demand justice for the blood and sweat of the people and the soldiers in our army!"

After he finished speaking, many of the guilty ministers below were already sweating profusely.

Wu Que, who was kneeling on the ground, was almost about to collapse.

Xie Mingshen stood at the head of all the officials, taking everything in. He glanced at Wu Que lying on the ground, lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then immediately stepped out and spoke loudly.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. Such corrupt officials must not be tolerated lightly. This time, we are thoroughly investigating corruption within the military. Every single case is linked to Marquis Weiyuan. I believe that if the evidence is conclusive, we must immediately punish all those involved, starting with Marquis Weiyuan, severely, as a warning to others!"

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