The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

"You just calculated their household expenses!" King Wu wouldn't let Qi Zhiyu get away with it.

Qi Zhiyu sighed and said, "I'm talking about their family's normal expenses."

"When we investigate their family, we can examine their food, clothing, and daily necessities, as well as the amount of silver they have saved, and then we'll know whether they've accepted bribes or not."

Prince Xin narrowed his eyes slightly, realizing what his eldest niece meant.

Just reconciling accounts.

After deducting expenses from revenue, how much is actually saved under normal circumstances?

The question is, how did the eldest niece know that all the money of those shopkeepers was in her own residence and had not been handed over?

If those people transferred the money in advance, wouldn't that be detrimental to his elder brother?

"I believe the Prefect of the Capital can investigate this matter thoroughly," Qi Zhiyu said, looking at the Prefect of the Capital.

The Prefect of the Capital immediately cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, we will certainly investigate this thoroughly!"

His shout was incredibly passionate.

Grand Secretary Zhang glanced silently at Prince Rui.

How could Prince Rui have given birth to a daughter like the princess?

In just a few words, the Prefect of the Capital was greatly encouraged and worked diligently.

Prince Rui naturally felt Grand Secretary Zhang's gaze, and he smiled smugly.

Grand Secretary Zhang confirmed that Prince Rui was indeed... very deserving of a beating!

"Grandfather," Qi Zhiyu said.

Emperor Kangwu asked with a smile, "Chen'an, what is it?"

"Give those hidden things to the imperial court," Qi Zhiyu stated her conditions directly. "However, I want the shops of those shopkeepers, as well as their family property."

The King of Wu was furious: "On what grounds?"

Just as Emperor Kangwu was about to speak, his gaze fell on the King of Wu.

Seriously, if the fourth brother doesn't speak, no one will think he's mute.

Is the fourth child smart?

He is indeed clever.

They knew to find a few businessmen to slander the boss.

If one plan fails, another is immediately devised: framing someone else.

The fourth brother even had a ruthless streak; he would take what he had without hesitation and was willing to spend a lot of money.

The problem is... the person the fourth brother encountered was Chen An.

Who would have thought that Chen An had dug a pit for the fourth brother before he even got there, waiting for him to jump in.

The fourth brother's framing was indeed a good plan, but the problem was that the very foundation was flawed from the start.

The information that Lao Si and his team discovered was deliberately leaked to Lao Si by Chen An.

If the basics are flawed, anything the fourth brother does next will be wrong.

If you put yourself in his shoes, if he were in the fourth position, he probably wouldn't be much more composed than the fourth.

Emperor Kangwu suddenly realized that the fourth prince's subsequent erratic behavior and inability to control himself were also Chen An's doing.

Once bitten by a snake, twice shy.

Moreover, the fourth brother had consistently suffered defeats and losses in front of Chen An.

So it seems that the fourth brother is actually quite capable.

They become more courageous after setbacks.

No wonder the eldest brother back then stepped aside and fate chose the fourth brother. The fourth brother is capable, but unfortunately... his heart was biased.

King Wu was suddenly stunned and stared blankly at his father.

Why did Father look at him with such pity?

The King of Wu felt a pang of tenderness and sadness in his heart. Did his father think he had been wronged?

No, that's not right!

The King of Wu snapped out of his daze and immediately snapped back to reality.

Why would the Emperor think he was wronged?

Father has always favored the eldest son's family!

He knew from a young age that if you want something, you have to fight for it yourself!

No one will pity him or love him!

King Wu gritted his teeth and suppressed the useless tenderness in his heart.

He's a man destined for great things; he doesn't need the kind of weak emotions that only women have!

The King of Wu's eyes flickered, and Emperor Kangwu noticed all his emotional changes.

He sighed inwardly.

This child, in the end, couldn't be corrected.

"King Wu, by what right do you have to ask those three words?" Qi Zhiyu asked with amusement.

"Those things were rightfully mine."

"How is it something you deserve?" King Wu frowned, suppressing all his useless emotions and thoughts, and confronted Qi Zhiyu directly.

"Since those items were confiscated, they naturally belong to the imperial court."

"Besides, those businessmen were also deceived, so why should their homes be raided?"

As soon as he asked the question, he immediately felt countless eyes on him.

This piercing gaze made the King of Wu very uncomfortable.

Qi Zhiyu laughed at this point: "If they have less money, it means they really did bribe them."

"Bribing officials and confiscating their property."

"If they haven't lost any money, then they're falsely accusing my father."

"Falsely accused a member of the royal family, and his property was confiscated."

"Regardless of the reason, their family is doomed. Any objections to this outcome?"

Qi Zhiyu didn't understand at all.

By the time they stood up and beat the drum to appeal for justice, their family property was already beyond saving.

"Even so, what right do you have to take their property?" King Wu was so angry that his chest felt tight.

So much stuff!

Although the Marquis of Guangping contributed some gold and silver, the sugar, salt, and weapons all belonged to him.

"Because this is the income our family generates," Qi Zhiyu said matter-of-factly. "If we hadn't prepared the bait beforehand, the fish wouldn't have taken the bait."

"If the fish don't bite, where will all this food come from?"

"We've generated revenue for the imperial court, so isn't it reasonable for us to receive some compensation for our hard work and even for any grievances we might have suffered?"

Everyone: "..."

They understand the hardship fee, but what exactly is the grievance fee?

Fortunately, Qi Zhiyu explained directly to them, "My father was falsely accused!"

"My father was wrongly accused."

"My dad is so wronged."

"Our family is so heartbroken!"

"Isn't it normal for us to receive compensation?"

Everyone: "..."

Sorry.

They looked up and down, left and right, but couldn't see the slightest sign of distress on the part of the people from Prince Rui's residence.

On the contrary, the King of Wu... is not doing well.

"Grandfather," Qi Zhiyu asked Emperor Kangwu, not caring what others thought.

Emperor Kangwu smiled and said, "Of course."

"Once the investigation is complete, you can take over."

"Yes," Qi Zhiyu replied crisply, "Grandfather is indeed wise and understanding."

As Emperor Kangwu stroked his beard with satisfaction, he suddenly paused.

A bad idea just flashed through his mind.

If he's unreasonable, wouldn't Chen An...?

No, it won't happen.

He is a wise ruler, how could he be unreasonable?

When Emperor Kangwu thought about things, he only looked for problems within himself.

He never bothered to think deeply about it; his subconscious believed without hesitation that if he were unreasonable, what would Chen An do?

Because there is only one answer.

And it was an answer he didn't want to know.

"Oh dear... King Wu, this is my second uncle's welcome banquet. Why are you bringing up so many trivial matters?" Qi Zhiyu snorted.

"Everyone should just have a happy welcome-back dinner for our second uncle."

Everyone: "..."

Little things?

Happy and carefree?

Ha ha……