Official Wang's face immediately turned pale. How could he not know what Tie Bu Tian was implying?
"The Right Prime Minister was originally sentenced to be banished into the army. However, he died in prison without knowing why. After that, although Emerald Flow Lake appeared to be ownerless on the surface, it secretly belonged to your Wang Clan."
Tie Bu Tian said indifferently, "Official Wang, there are dozens of shops and properties around Emerald Flow Lake. Hmm, there are eighteen of them, but thirty-seven of them have the surname Wang. However, the court has never bothered with this matter. First of all, the recent years have been filled with internal and external troubles. Second of all, the three people from the Imperial Censorate also have properties in Emerald Flow Lake. Although it is not much, it is enough to divide the remaining thirty one families equally. Haha, the annual income is not small. It is very impressive! "
"Third, I also hope that there will be a day when you can turn back. After all, it is not easy for Iron Cloud to train an official in the imperial court. Your own abilities are only one aspect. There is also the support of the imperial court, the reputation of the people, and your achievements. For the country and the people, you have made contributions! Haha … "
Tie Butian's tone was already tinged with coldness. The two officials trembled from head to toe. Their faces were dripping with sweat, and they felt as if their heads were spinning.
"This Emerald Flow Lake became the place where the seven of you got rich and divided the spoils! Now, when the imperial court wants to expropriate it, you actually talk to me about the anger of the people? Where did this anger come from? Are you saying that the anger of the people is just the anger of the few of you? "
"You want to manipulate the people's opinions to affect my decision!" Tie Bu Tian's eyes turned cold. He coldly shouted, "Wang Zhi! Do you really think that I am easy to bully because I am young?! "
With a thump, the two trembled like sieves. Their legs felt weak. They finally could not stand and knelt on the ground.
Tie Bu Tian said coldly, "What is it? Do I need to ask for your permission to expropriate Emerald Flow Lake?"
"We do not dare!" The two kowtowed like they were pounding garlic. At this moment, they were filled with regret. No matter what, they did not think that Emerald Flow Lake was really the intention of the Crown Prince. Moreover, the Crown Prince was so determined!
"Hmph! Emerald Flow Lake is the property of the country. It is a scenic spot in Iron Cloud Citadel, but you are using it to fill your own pockets. This is ridiculous! As officials of the imperial court, all of you are receiving a salary from the imperial court, yet you still … This truly makes me feel extremely pained! " Tie Bu Tian painfully said, "Forget it. After all, I am still an old official. I don't want to go too far. Official Wang, please inform the other families. Half of the profits from Emerald Flow Lake will be handed over to the national treasury. Go back. "
"Yes, yes, thank you for your kindness, Your Highness." The two of them kowtowed again and again as sweat poured down like rain. It was as if they had taken a trip around the gates of hell.
"Do you still need me to send a copy of the account book to compare with these families?" Just as the two of them were thanking her profusely and retreating out of the door, Tie Butian seemed to be muttering something to herself. Instantly, the two of them tumbled down the stairs again, battered and exhausted.
Tie Butian's gaze turned cold as she watched the two of them leave in a sorry state. He had been waiting for news from Chu Yang. But, he was also waiting for these people to tell him the truth.
Now that she had ascertained Chu Yang's abilities, Tie Butian made her decision. If there was still no result, then Tie Butian planned to keep the two of them for another day …
"Bu Tian Pavilion is finally taking shape." Tie Butian looked at the hazy moonlight outside the window and finally sighed. Since the establishment of Bu Tian Pavilion, it was just a gimmick to prop up this structure. Tie Butian was a Crown Prince in name, but in reality, he was a monarch. Where would he find the time to manage Bu Tian Pavilion?
Now that Chu Yang had arrived, it could be said that this gap had been filled.
"Uncle Ying, what do you think Chu Yang will do to Bu Tian Pavilion?" Tie Butian seemed to be talking to herself.
The air in front of her suddenly became dense and fluctuated. It was as if the space in front of her had inexplicably distorted. An illusory shadow appeared just like that. It was like a ghost. With a dry and low voice, it said, "You shouldn't be asking me about this matter."
"I am not asking you, but … I want to see you." Tie Butian said softly, "You are my biggest support, but you are so unwilling to appear. After not seeing you for a few days, I kept wanting to talk to you. Only after confirming your existence will I be able to sleep at night … Haha … "
Ying's illusory eyes also seemed to fluctuate. He said hoarsely, "Your Highness, don't worry. With the two of us here, no one in Lower Three Heavens can kill you."
Tie Butian smiled and nodded. She muttered, "So tired." She slowly took two steps back and fell on the bed. She murmured, "Uncles Ying, you should also rest."
The air was distorted again. Ying slowly floated and disappeared.
Tie Butian had already closed her eyes on the bed. With Ying here, she was very relieved. Even though she did not know what level Brother Ying was at, one thing was clear: If not for Brother Ying, perhaps Diwu Qing Rou would have already taken her head.
…
When Cheng Ang returned from Tie Butian's place, it was already the second half of the night. He walked to his room and was about to push the door open. Suddenly, he was startled. He said in a low voice, "Who is in my room?"
"It's me." A clear voice said. Then, the candlelight in the room lit up.
"So it's Minister." Cheng Ang breathed a sigh of relief. He pushed the door open and entered. In the room, Chu Yang was sitting upright on a chair. His eyes were cold as he looked at Cheng Ang.
"I don't know why Minister came in the middle of the night. What advice do you have?" Cheng Ang did not know why, but his heart was beating like a drum.
Cheng Ang clearly felt that the opponent's strength was weak, and that he could kill him with just a stretch of his hand, but he felt a sense of wariness towards this seemingly weak youth. To him, this was truly an unimaginable thing.
"I don't dare to give advice." Chu Yang smiled and said, "It's just that in the afternoon, my words were not very appropriate. Regarding the change of position, I did not inform Captain Cheng beforehand. My heart is very uneasy."
"Not at all. Minister Chu's methods are brilliant. In one move, you caught the traitor and removed the hidden danger for Bu Tian Pavilion. Moreover, you used thunderous methods to turn Bu Tian Pavilion into a fighting force in the shortest time possible. I am very impressed." Cheng Ang said with a smile.
"Well, so you're saying that Captain Cheng approves of what I've done?" Chu Yang smiled.
"Of course, of course. I approve." Cheng Ang nodded repeatedly. He was still guessing Chu Yang's real purpose for coming here. His heart was a little nervous and a little guilty.
"Ah, His Highness did not say anything, right?" Chu Yang said with a smile.
"Ah, he did not say anything, he did not say anything … Ah?" Cheng Ang said half of his words before suddenly coming back to his senses. He looked at Chu Yang dumbfoundedly. His expression was as if he had seen a ghost.
"It's good that he did not say anything." Chu Yang stood up and nodded lightly, "Actually, I was hoping that he would say something. Haha, Official Cheng must be tired from running around. You are already so old. Don't work too hard. Haha, rest early. "Just like that, he opened the door and left.
Cheng Ang's head was full of cold sweat. His whole body was cold.
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