Chapter 231: with translation of chapter title

The Emperor is not a fool.

Even when Sui Sui's documents were presented before the throne, he had already discovered the problem.

However, the Emperor has seen fortunate children before.

Moreover, that child is being raised in his younger brother's mansion; what does he have to fear?

So, at first he did not pay much attention to it.

Until the Marquis Protecting the State carefully explained the matter of lump charcoal.

The other party did not say it was a dream, only saying it was the child's merit.

But the Emperor cannot see that there must be something else hidden here, can he?

The Marquis Protecting the State is not very sharp; the Emperor only needed to ask a few casual questions, and he honestly spilled everything.

After speaking, he then realized he had said everything.

But he just has that kind of brain; it's not his fault!

Upon hearing this, the Emperor became a little interested.

This child…

He's kind of interesting.

The previous dynasty valued literature over martial arts, so there were many scholars and writers; consequently, all kinds of essays and miscellaneous notes were even more numerous.

The various storytellers' scripts and miscellaneous talks among the common folk were countless.

No one knows how many tales of strange powers and chaotic gods there are.

Although the founding emperor destroyed many when he first besieged the city.

But since people still live in the imperial city, it's impossible to destroy it all.

So, the Emperor has also seen many.

Regarding such matters, although he himself actually believes little, a sense of reverence is still necessary.

Sui Sui, this child…

His luck is not bad.

Being able to enter the Qi Wang Fu now is actually also due to affinity with his younger brother.

If we think differently, having affinity with his younger brother means having affinity with himself, with the Feng family, and with the Great Summer's realm.

So, look, Heaven still pampers him.

Sui Sui is still a child now, and the Emperor does not wish to pry further into her.

Although now it is not an era of universal peace, the realm is still quite stable; the Emperor feels he can afford to be less than human…

But one cannot be too inhuman in exploiting a child's value.

Moreover…

That is a child beloved by Heaven; if he recklessly exploits him, can that work?

Perhaps Heaven will retaliate; what if this Emperor cannot withstand it?

Thinking of these, the Emperor also had a clear idea.

The Marquis Protecting the State's thoughts are not hard to guess, and the Emperor can see at a glance who commissioned him.

However, he does not intend to expose it, so as to save face for both his younger brother and the Marquis Protecting the State.

After all, by relation, the Marquis Protecting the State is also his younger brother.

A cousin is also a brother.

Thinking of these, the Emperor pretended to ponder for a moment, then nodded: "This child has merit and deserves a reward; moreover, this charcoal is indeed important, the mines that ought to be mined must still be mined—not just in Qingzhou, but if deposits are found elsewhere, we can also try mining them; however, there is one thing…"

Saying this, the Emperor's tone paused, and his expression grew a bit more solemn.

The Marquis Protecting the State jumped in alarm, nervously asking: "Please, Your Majesty, clarify."

The Emperor quickly said in a low voice: "Do not go too far."

This counts as a double entendre.

It means when mining, do not overdo it, lest you collapse My realm!

Another meaning is that the punishment of the Chen family should not be excessive.

It is not acceptable for scum to die too happily.

Moreover, there is still a counterfeit in the capital awaiting them to torment.

If they all really died, would that not be letting the capital's counterfeit off easy?

So, life must still be kept.

The Marquis Protecting the State, who is usually not very bright, suddenly mustered great energy at this moment, actually understanding the Emperor's meaning: "Yes, I will obey the decree."

As for the news from this side of the palace, the Marquis Protecting the State did not leave the palace, and the Qi Wang side temporarily received no news.

As evening approached, the rain stopped and a beautiful rainbow appeared.

Sui Sui had seen rainbows before, but had not paid much attention to them, and had to get back to work honestly.

Now, having seen it, with two sisters holding her hand and brothers protecting her, Sui Sui happily spun around.

The children gathered beside the artificial hill, chattering, and Feng Xuanbin and Feng Xuanrui even climbed up to the front.

The two of them went up and down swiftly.

Sui Sui, being led by them, also happily followed them in climbing.

As soon as they started moving, they realized they were wearing new skirts, and Sui Sui suppressed the thought: "No climbing, no climbing!"

It would not be good to ruin the new clothes.

She really likes this outfit.

Feng Xuanrui never thought of forcing his sister to climb.

If it weren't for mountain climbing being too dangerous, and if it weren't for my own stature still being insufficient, actually carrying my sister on my back would be quite good.

I'm still too weak!

Feng Xuanrui reflected a bit, decided that tonight he would eat two bowls of rice!!!

It was already late, the rain had stopped again, and Master Shen and Liu Dafu prepared to each go back to their own homes.

Liu He Meng and Shen Hua Tang were reluctant, but thinking they could still meet tomorrow, they happily told Sui Sui goodbye.

Sui Sui was a little bit sad, but Feng Xuanrui had already run up to her holding a beautiful drawing: 'Sister, let's go paste paper kites!'

Sui Sui, upon hearing that, quickly had her attention diverted.

The children happily went off to play.

Liu Dafu and Master Shen were traveling together temporarily, but not long after they set out, a servant from Master Shen's Residence came running over, panting, and from his appearance it was clear something had happened.

Master Shen's expression remained calm, and he gestured for the servant to speak directly.

Master Shen and Liu Dafu had a good relationship, so the servant naturally knew about this matter...

It couldn't really be considered a complete family disgrace, so it should be okay to talk about, right?

The servant wasn't entirely sure; after thinking, he decided to speak frankly: 'The Xie residence has had some trouble; the eldest son's wife suffered a head injury; the people around her were worried, so they sent someone to inform Doctor Shen's Residence; the old lady, hearing the news, was uneasy and sent this servant to ask, Master Shen, whether you should go take a look?'

The Xie residence the servant spoke of naturally belonged to the residence of the Minister of Justice, Xie.

As for Doctor Shen's Residence, it belongs to Master Shen's paternal cousin, which is also the natal family of the eldest son's wife of the Xie residence.

Simply put, the eldest son's wife of Minister of Justice Xie is Master Shen's niece.

Master Shen has always been on good terms with his paternal cousin's residence; this niece, the eldest son's wife of the Xie residence, is someone Master Shen has watched grow up.

Now that she's injured her head, having heard the news, I really ought to go take a look.

However, not having sent a notice first would be impolite; after thinking, he said: 'Let's go back to the residence first, and we'll talk after delivering the notice tomorrow.'

After hearing that, the servant honestly replied: 'Yes, Master.'

Liu Dafu, curious, interjected: 'Has anyone said who went to the Xie residence to cause trouble?'

Minister of Justice Xie is a stern, inflexible person, lacking much warmth.

Whether internal or external, his instruction in propriety has always been strict.

Logically, with him in charge, the residence normally wouldn't have any trouble.

This even injured the eldest son's wife's head, showing that the trouble at the residence is not minor.

Liu Dafu had some suspicions, so he asked.

The servant didn't quite know how to say.

Master Shen glared at Liu Dafu: 'You just like to watch the excitement.'

Liu Dafu laughed offhandedly: 'Oh, I'm just concerned about my niece, asking a bit more.'

Master Shen almost couldn't help rolling his eyes, then muttered quietly: 'It's probably still related to the Marquis of Jin Yang's residence.'

The servant's face turned purple from holding back; hearing this, he almost instinctively nodded.

Liu Dafu immediately understood; indeed it was related to the Marquis of Jin Yang's residence.

If that's the case...

He actually isn't unable to help his good friend by offering some advice and strategies.

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