Chapter 1744: Chapter 1741: Property Confiscation

Asked as if in casual conversation.

Chu Heng: “Nothing much, just the usual official duties.”

Minister Qi, noticing that he was unwilling to engage, felt somewhat displeased, and suddenly smiled and said, “I’ve heard there have been thieves lately? I wonder if Lord Chu has dealt with them?”

“Yes, they have been dealt with.” Chu Heng glanced at him indifferently, this time not avoiding the topic, directly replying, and both understood what this meant.

Minister Qi, seeing Chu Heng admit to it, felt a surge of anger, confirming his suspicions. Indeed, the matter with the Gao Family was a trap set by Chu Heng from the start. This man’s mind is too deep, far beyond someone who just entered the official circle for a few years, clearly an old fox.

Minister Qi could not help but think of the former Duke Zheng, who also seemed to have entered the official circle not long ago and was as smart as an old fox, always maneuvering with ease.

If it weren’t for him getting old over the years, anxiously choosing sides, and developing thoughts he shouldn’t have, he wouldn’t have been caught by Chu Heng, angering Emperor Xuanming and being eliminated.

Minister Qi’s original view of Chu Heng was as a rather smart person and also the blade of Emperor Xuanming.

But at this moment, he dared not think so anymore, this person… definitely not just the Emperor Xuanming’s blade, his own abilities are indeed outstanding, it’s better not to offend him.

Minister Qi thought of drawing him in, smiled slightly, and said, “Lord Chu is quite skillful, but it’s only natural. This capital, after all, is intricate, with some people being indeed too audacious, they deserve a lesson, lest they think you’re easy to bully.”

Chu Heng received the message of conciliation, curled his lips: “Minister Qi is absolutely right, after all, beneath the Son of Heaven, it’s one thing if thieves appear at my residence, but should they infiltrate the Imperial Palace, it would be no simple matter. Being in service to the Emperor naturally requires meticulousness.”

Minister Qi listened, his mind stirring with thoughts, looking at Chu Heng, smilingly said, “Lord Chu indeed wins the Emperor’s favor, always concerned about the Emperor every moment.”

“As a subject, isn’t that what one should do?” Chu Heng acted as if he didn’t notice the probing, speaking casually.

Being a loyal and capable minister has always been Chu Heng’s goal.

Minister Qi got the information he wanted, reached the palace gates, and watched Chu Heng get on his carriage and leave. After standing there for a while, he himself boarded his carriage.

Back at the yamen, entering the office where Prince Qi worked, he waved others away, walked over to sit beside and poured himself a cup of tea.

Prince Qi was organizing some documents, greeted Minister Qi without saying much. His continued residence in the capital and entry into the Ministry of Revenue is a good opportunity; even if he doesn’t wish to vie for that position, he knows it’s a valuable learning chance.

On usual days, he worked in the yamen, never leaving early.

“Your Highness, the Gao Family must be abandoned.” Minister Qi spoke only after finishing his tea.

The hand of Prince Qi paused slightly. He had long known that the Gao Family, a royal merchant, was elevated by his maternal family, and even had connections with Madam Zhang.

This was no surprise, given that the Gao Family had so much silver, they needed a protector.

He found such blatant assistance to the Gao Family unwise, which would displease the Emperor, yet his uncle and consort mother always emphasized the importance of gold and silver to him.

Now, with Minister Qi suddenly suggesting abandoning the Gao Family, he was very surprised, as this was something Minister Qi would not ordinarily do, leaving such a large piece of meat.

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