Chapter 2307: Chapter 2304: Preparation

"It was said before that Lord Chu and Magistrate Zhang are closely connected. As expected, but the Emperor has always hated factionalism. Lord Chu should avoid showing too much favoritism."

"Minister Xiang must be a bit muddled from sleep. Magistrate Zhang is a subject sent by the Emperor. Now that he’s injured, of course, we can’t just ignore him. Or does Minister Xiang think that I shouldn’t follow the Emperor’s orders?" Chu Heng glanced at him indifferently.

The look in his eyes was so calm that it made Xiang City feel belittled, and a surge of anger rose in his heart.

"You..."

"Lord Chu is right. Let’s enter the city first. The Emperor will surely summon us," Minister Qi interrupted the confrontation between the two, secretly giving Xiang City a look, signaling him to stay calm.

Xiang City could only suppress his anger, glaring at Chu Heng, snorted with anger, and left, flinging his sleeves.

The carriage procession set off.

Moving quickly toward the capital.

Without Xiang City’s interference.

The speed was swift.

In less than half an hour, they entered the capital.

Simultaneously,

the palace issued a decree summoning Minister Qi, while Zhang Zhi was to return to the residence to rest and recover, to enter the palace tomorrow.

Zhang Zhi was somewhat surprised.

Nothing major had happened in Jiangnan this time.

But he still detected a hint of anomaly.

He initially thought that the Emperor would be eager to see him, but the reality was somewhat contrary.

Minister Qi rushed into the palace without delay.

Chu Heng personally escorted Zhang Zhi back to the residence.

"Thank you, my lord." Zhang Zhi was supported by people from the residence as he got off the carriage.

Chu Heng nodded to him, "Take care of your recovery."

Zhang Zhi understood his hint. Indeed, as of today, no one would dare to do anything to him. After all, if something happened to him now, the Emperor would definitely be suspicious, and those behind it would be inviting trouble.

But after he conveys all the information to the Emperor, it’s uncertain. At least, those people might be able to gather some information.

As long as he knows some incredible secret, Minister Qi would surely make a move against him.

However, he would not be foolish enough to become a target.

Zhang Zhi nodded and returned to the residence.

That day, the Zhang Residence called in quite a few doctors.

Even the Imperial Palace sent Imperial Physicians at the Emperor’s behest.

The Zhang Residence received a lot of attention.

However, as he secluded himself to recover, the other officials could only send gifts to the Zhang family, without seeing him personally.

Chu Heng returned home early that night.

Ye Muyu had also heard the news that Minister Qi and Zhang Zhi had returned.

After entering the palace, Minister Qi stayed for quite a few hours before leaving.

But Minister Qi was a sly old fox by nature. Outsiders couldn’t discern his intentions.

Although Ye Muyu had her spies, the information she received was limited, and everything about Minister Qi seemed normal.

Chu Heng leaned down and kissed her on the lips.

Standing upright, he licked his lips and said, "Zhang Zhi’s injury isn’t serious. While he’s still young, taking time to recover won’t be a problem. However, he probably does know something."

"Actually, it’s quite normal. Jiangnan has always been prosperous. With the semi-open maritime routes, one can earn a lot of silver, using the most ordinary tea leaves and fabrics to exchange for gold, silver, jade, and jewelry. Maritime merchants must have made quite a profit, especially in the past when the imperial court’s laws weren’t strict, there were many loopholes," Chu Heng was already prepared.

Ye Muyu listened, unsurprised, and suddenly smiled, saying, "Actually, we also had a hand in it. Doing this business is a no-brainer, but it must be regulated, or else there will surely be trouble."

"But will the Emperor be willing to intervene in managing a few ports?"

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