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Chapter 196 The True Meaning of the Emperor

A secret letter came from the capital.

In the secret letter, the emperor's meaning was very clear. If Xie Mingyuan had not collected the money by the deadline, he would be imprisoned first.

As for other officials, those who were not present were all thrown into prison, then brought back to Beijing for trial, and their properties were confiscated and put into the national treasury.

"Sir, what do you think the emperor meant?"

Since the secret letter has arrived and Xie Mingyuan has been told how to deal with it, it is obviously not the result Xu Xing wanted.

Of course, it was not what Zhang Zhongjing had suspected before.

Xu Xing closed his eyes and rolled the white piece on his finger. After turning it back and forth dozens of times, he slowly said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid you don't just want Xie Mingyuan's money."

"But the Xie family has already let Xie Mingyuan fend for himself, so why would they let Xie Mingyuan cause trouble for them?"

Zhang Zhongjing shook his head.

Xie once produced an imperial tutor. Although the tutor has passed away, the emperor has always been very kind to her.

Xie Mingyuan is the grandson of the late imperial tutor. The emperor, mindful of their friendship and his outstanding political achievements, gives him opportunities again and again.

However, since he was not the eldest daughter-in-law, it was understandable that the Xie family did not protect him.

However, it is simply unbelievable that Your Majesty has forgiven Xie Mingyuan again and again.

What a huge corrupt person!

"Your Majesty sees further than we do."

Xu Xing finally figured it out.

Zhang Zhongjing was puzzled and looked at Xu Xing curiously: "Sir, what do you mean?"

Xu Xing put down the white pieces and moved them one by one before he slowly explained, "Although the Qin family was born in a noble family, their mother's family is very wealthy. Especially the third branch of the family, which was born out of wedlock, has relied on their eldest brother and relatives who are officials. Now their business has spread all over Dali. Although they keep a low profile, it is no secret to the big families who have had contact with them."

The reason why Qin's dowry was so rich was because her mother's dowry was rich. And her mother's dowry came from her maternal clan, that is, the Zhao family.

The Zhao and Qin families still hold low official positions and have always relied on the Xie family.

In the past ten years, the imperial court has been plagued by internal and external troubles, and the national treasury has been in short supply year after year. Even if there were silver mines to fill the national treasury, facing the huge financial pressure, the emperor would probably have already set his sights on the Zhao family.

Now, Xie Mingyuan is forcing Zhao to pay money. I'm afraid Zhao's business is not clean and he may be caught.

"Tomorrow is the deadline."

……

In Qin's room, Xie Mingyuan was sitting on a round stool, and both the couple were feeling uneasy.

Qin's mother is still alive, but her grandfather had already passed away due to illness. Her uncle is now very old, and the Zhao family is headed by her cousin, so the relationship between them is no longer the same as before.

She had sent a letter to the Zhao family according to Xie Mingyuan's instructions, but it would take five or six days at the shortest, or half a month at the longest, to receive a reply.

However, tomorrow is the deadline for paying the money, and she has not received a reply from the Zhao family.

When Xie Mingyuan saw Xu Xing coming out, he thought of the Zhao family, so he rushed back home without stopping to ask Qin for help.

Qin did not hesitate. As they were related by marriage and had always had interests involved, she agreed to Xie Mingyuan's suggestion.

but……

"Master, if the Zhao family doesn't respond, are we really finished?"

Qin was not afraid of being beheaded or exiled, but what about her young children?

The eldest daughter is married, but what about the younger daughters?

When Qin thought of the Jiaofangsi, her whole body trembled.

Xie Mingyuan was in a heavy mood, not knowing how to answer Qin. Perhaps, as he said, it was over...

"Madam, there's a letter."

Just then, Mother Cui rushed in with a letter.