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The original plan was to raid the Minister of Revenue's residence early the next morning, but the events surrounding the Wen Family made Yun Qingyu change her mind. She decided to surround the Minister of Revenue's residence tonight with three thousand Imperial Guards.
At that moment, inside the carriage, Yun Qingyu calmly looked at Wen Zhan, her gaze seemingly able to see through everything. "You are quite cunning, even daring to scheme against This Palace."
Wen Zhan hurriedly lowered his head in respect, his expression filled with fear. "I know my crime and am willing to accept Your Highness's punishment."
Yun Qingyu gently lifted the curtain of the carriage and glanced at the night outside. Her tone was calm and indifferent as she said, "You are not the only one scheming against This Palace tonight. This Palace faced an assassination attempt at the Wen Family, and the assailants were actually Death Servants. They were determined to take This Palace's life, employing extremely ruthless and vicious methods."
Wen Zhan was taken aback, suddenly raising his head, shock and worry filling his eyes.
Yun Qingyu continued, "If anything happens to This Palace at the Wen Family tonight, the first person to be implicated will definitely be your father. The mastermind behind this intends to kill two birds with one stone. Such malicious intent—removing the Minister of Revenue would only be like breaking one of their arms."
Wen Zhan fell silent, quietly contemplating the implications. He recalled that the Minister of Revenue supported Consort Lu and the Third Prince. Did Yun Qingyu imply that the assassination of the Eldest Princess was orchestrated by the Third Prince?
Yun Qingyu glanced at him and waved her hand slightly. "Get up."
After saying that, she lowered her gaze again, continuing to look at the Military Strategy Book in her hands, her expression cold as if contemplating her next move.
The carriage sped along and soon arrived at Princess Manor. The three thousand Imperial Guards had already assembled neatly in front of the residence after receiving Xin Yao's orders.
Yun Qingyu instructed Xin Yao again, "Go to my study and bring all evidence along with my gold seal immediately."
Xin Yao accepted the order and swiftly dashed toward the study.
Yun Qingyu quickly changed into clothes that allowed for easier movement. With a graceful leap, she mounted her horse, her cold voice ringing out in the stillness of the night, carrying an undeniable authority and a hint of pressure: "To the Minister of Revenue's residence."
Before long, inside the Minister of Revenue's residence, Hong Shangshu and Hong Yue were dining when a trembling servant reported, "My lord, the Eldest Princess... the Eldest Princess has come to raid the house. The Imperial Guards have surrounded the Minister of Revenue's residence."
Hong Yue was so shocked that he dropped his chopsticks, his eyes wide with disbelief.
He had always thought that Yun Qingyu was merely trying to intimidate him while at Wen's Mansion. Their family was backed by the Empress Dowager, Consort Lu, and the Third Prince; there was no way Yun Qingyu would dare to act against them!
He never imagined that Yun Qingyu would actually come to raid their home. This madwoman—did she not fear offending the Empress Dowager and Consort Lu?
Outside the gates of the Minister of Revenue's residence, a dark mass of Imperial Guards stood in formation like imposing iron towers.
Without hesitation, Yun Qingyu cracked her whip and commanded coldly, "Move!"
Her voice sliced through the night sky, and the Imperial Guards surged toward the Minister of Revenue's residence like a tidal wave.
Minister of Revenue Hong Chenghai had been in charge of the court's finances for years, lining his own pockets and growing exceedingly wealthy. He often acted arrogantly due to his family's connections with the Empress Dowager, making many enemies in court.
Now, learning that Yun Qingyu had come with the Imperial Guards to raid his home in such a forceful manner late at night filled him with shock and fury. His face turned grim as he loudly ordered his guards to assemble while hastily making his way outside.
Moments later, Hong's guards emerged with serious expressions and immediately spotted Yun Qingyu sitting confidently atop her tall horse at the front of the formation.
Suppressing his anger, one of the guards shouted, "Princess Consort, what is the meaning of this?"
As soon as the words fell, Xin Yao's figure flickered and appeared before everyone like a ghost. He unfolded the imperial edict and loudly proclaimed the Emperor's decree granting the Eldest Princess the authority to confiscate property.
Yun Qingyu looked down from her horse at Hong Chenghai, her expression calm and indifferent. Coldly, she said, "This Palace is ordered to carry out the confiscation. If Hong Shangshu dares to obstruct This Palace in executing justice, it will be considered defiance of the imperial decree."
Having said that, she lost interest in further conversation with Hong Chenghai and waved her hand dismissively. "Move!"
In an instant, all the guards of the Minister of Revenue gathered swiftly at the wide entrance upon hearing the command. Armed with swords and blades, they stood ready, forming a standoff against the Imperial Guards. Hong Shangshu hid behind his guards, his eyes filled with fear but even more with anger, as if he had suffered a great injustice, exuding an air of determination not to let the Imperial Guards enter.
Just as tensions reached their peak, a hurried and chaotic sound of hooves thundered closer from afar.
Leading the charge was the Third Prince, his face full of frustration. He pulled on the reins and shouted loudly, "Sister Seven, stop! What do you think you're doing? It's late at night; have you obtained Father Emperor's approval to bring so many Imperial Guards here?" His eyes revealed a hint of panic and unease, though he tried to maintain his composure.
Seeing the Third Prince arrive just in time, Hong Shangshu let out a sigh of relief; it seemed his anxious heart had eased somewhat. However, he never expected that this relief would come too soon.
Yun Qingyu shot a cold glance at the Third Prince, her tone resolute as she stated, "This Palace has received secret reports that Hong Shangshu has been corrupt and has used his position to amass a large amount of ill-gotten wealth. According to the law, he deserves punishment."
With the Third Prince as his backing, Hong Shangshu seemed to regain some confidence. He pointed at Yun Qingyu and shouted hoarsely in rebuttal, "Nonsense! I have served as an official for many years with integrity and honesty; how dare you slander me so casually? Look at this standoff; does Eldest Princess intend to wash my Minister of Revenue's residence in blood?" His body trembled slightly, whether from anger or fear was unclear.
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