The struggle for the throne among nine princes—I really don't want to be the crown prince.

Chapter 201 This world can only reign for one day.

Emperor Qianxi had almost completely forgotten about the sweet potatoes that the Crown Prince had tried to grow.

As an emperor, he had a mountain of things to worry about every day.

Let alone the yield of a mere hundred mu of sweet potatoes, even the yield of ten thousand fertile fields of sweet potatoes would not have caught the eye of Emperor Qianxi.

After all, these things were not a significant source of income for Emperor Qianxi.

However, upon seeing the rumors circulating in the capital that the Crown Prince's trial planting of sweet potatoes yielded 1,500 catties per mu, Emperor Qianxi's first thought was that someone was trying to sabotage the Crown Prince.

In the past, if anyone dared to speak ill of the Crown Prince, his father would have to protect his son and be the first to act.

But now, Emperor Qianxi felt that it wasn't so bad to let the Crown Prince lose face a little.

As a wise and virtuous ruler, it is perfectly reasonable for him to have a capable crown prince.

However, he didn't want to be expected to abdicate and make way for the crown prince before he was even seventy or eighty years old.

This world can only be empty for one day!
Therefore, Emperor Qianxi not only refused to stop such underhanded tactics, but also had the idea of ​​fanning the flames.

He put down the two documents and saw a message about the Imperial Household Department.

The steward of the Imperial Household Department in charge of medicinal materials accidentally fell into a well and drowned!

Upon seeing this news, Emperor Qianxi's eyes immediately darkened.

Emperor Qianxi never believed in the idea of ​​drowning.

His greatest fear in life was to drown, just like the emperor of the previous dynasty.

Now, although the steward of the Imperial Household Department in charge of medicinal herbs did not drown in the palace, but died in the well in front of his own house, this still made Emperor Qianxi feel threatened.

He was murdered!

Although he did not know who the perpetrator was, Emperor Qianxi was certain of one thing: the perpetrator wanted to use this well to bury an unspeakable secret!

"Call him Zhao Chang!"

At Emperor Qianxi's command, Zhao Chang quickly arrived before him.

"What's the story with Sun Qisheng, the steward of the Imperial Household Department?" Emperor Qianxi asked directly.

Zhao Chang respectfully replied, "I haven't yet found out how Steward Sun died."

"However, after Sun Qisheng's incident, this servant has already investigated and found that one-third of the old ginseng in the Imperial Pharmacy has disappeared."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qianxi's face darkened.

He boasted of his ability to see a thousand miles, yet he was completely unaware that his own servants were causing trouble right under his nose.

If this gets out, it will be a significant blow to his reputation.

He stared at Zhao Chang, his expression turning cold.

Zhao Chang hurriedly said, "During Sun Qisheng's management of the pharmacy, whenever ginseng is used, if it is for noble people in the palace, then the best ginseng is used."

"If she were an unfavored concubine, or..."

Zhao Chang didn't continue with the analogy, but said, "He would use old ginseng that had lost its medicinal effect to make up the numbers."

"As for what is reported out, that is good advice."

Emperor Qianxi snorted and said indifferently, "Zhao Chang, you only find out about such things after the person is dead. What are you good for!"

"This servant deserves to die!" Although he felt somewhat wronged, after all, he was not there to investigate corruption within the Imperial Household Department.

However, faced with Emperor Qianxi's stern expression, Zhao Chang was the first to admit his mistake.

But he knew that Emperor Qianxi was only angry for a moment, and would stop caring once he calmed down.

However, once you stand up for yourself, the real challenge will be what awaits you.

Emperor Qianxi suppressed his anger and said, "Investigate this matter thoroughly for me. I refuse to believe that Sun Qisheng is the only one involved." Zhao Chang quickly agreed to Emperor Qianxi's request.

Having regained some composure, Emperor Qianxi took a deep breath and continued to Zhao Chang, "Where did the news that the Crown Prince's trial planting of sweet potatoes could yield 1,500 catties per mu come from?"

Although Emperor Qianxi already had a decision in mind, he still wanted to ask Zhao Chang.

After all, Zhao Changcai is the professional in this area.

Zhao Chang hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, the person spreading this rumor is very careful."

"After hearing this rumor, I sent someone to investigate and found that the rumor originated in a teahouse in the East City."

"But the person who told this story only appeared once, and then never came back."

Emperor Qianxi was not surprised by this result. He rubbed his forehead, feeling a little upset.

As a father, although he often intentionally encouraged his sons to be wary of and restrain each other, he still felt a pang of sadness when he saw them fighting each other like this.

"Hmph!" Emperor Qianxi snorted and said nothing more.

Seeing that Emperor Qianxi's expression had returned to normal, Zhao Chang hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Your Majesty, should I send someone to dispel these rumors?"

Emperor Qianxi stared at Zhao Chang without uttering a sound, as if he hadn't heard a word Zhao Chang said.

As a confidant of Emperor Qianxi, Zhao Chang was well aware of many things.

He quickly lowered his head and then said nothing more.

Shen Ye was unaware that a steward in charge of medicinal herbs in the Imperial Household Department had committed suicide, and he was even less aware that Emperor Qianxi had also taken notice of the fact that sweet potatoes could produce 1,500 catties.

During this period, he counted money until his hands cramped.

Although he was the one who came up with the bank's method and the way they attracted deposits, he never expected the money to come in so quickly.

The reason why everyone invested their money in Yuqing Bank was not only because of the Ministry of Revenue's debts, but also because the Crown Prince was backing them up.

If we consider this point alone, the Crown Prince's reputation is worth three million taels of silver!
In about half a month, they amassed more than two million taels of silver.

Moreover, these are regular payments; even if the money is withdrawn, it will be withdrawn again after one year.

Now, all of this money is at Shen Ye's disposal.

With this money, Shen Ye could begin his next plan.

It seems like it's time to buy land near Xiaotangshan!

Just as Shen Ye was planning how to buy the land, Zhou Bao quickly walked in and said, "Your Highness, Eunuch Liang Jiugong has come to convey His Majesty's decree."

Shen Ye was stunned upon hearing this!
Liang Jiugong came to deliver an imperial edict. What could it be? Didn't I just go to the Qianqing Palace today?

Although he thought so, Shen Ye still waved his hand and said, "Please come in quickly."

In just a few minutes, Liang Jiugong arrived in front of Shen Ye and said respectfully, "Your Highness, His Majesty requests that you go to the Tong family to offer birthday greetings on his behalf today."

"Today is the 80th birthday of Old Madam Tong."

Old Madam Tong!
Shen Ye was taken aback at first, then realized that this Old Madam Tong was Tong Guowei's mother, and also the maternal grandmother of Emperor Qianxi!

Emperor Qianxi ruled the country with filial piety. Although this old lady was not as high-ranking as the Empress Dowager, she was someone that even Emperor Qianxi had to respect.

Sending the crown prince to offer birthday greetings on one's behalf is a matter of attitude.

Although Shen Ye was not interested in this, since Tong Guowei was basically the complete opposite of him, going there would only result in saying things he didn't mean and wasting his breath, but since Emperor Qianxi had made the arrangements, he couldn't refuse.

One can imagine that if even the crown prince went, countless other nobles and officials in the court would also go.

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