Chapter 1819
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When the commoners saw that the Emperor of Li had surrounded the Chen Estate, they all gathered around to watch the commotion.
"What's going on? Why would the Emperor of Li surround the Chen Estate with soldiers? Lord Chen is famous for being an honest and upright official. "
"I don't know, but the Emperor of Li wouldn't do this for no reason. He must have his reasons."
"The Emperor of Li is an imperial envoy. Is he here to investigate Chen Xi?"
"Chen Xi is an honest and upright official. I just saw someone give him a basket of cabbages. What's there to investigate such an honest and upright official?"
"Let's observe the situation first."
At this moment, Chen Xi was admiring the basket of cabbages. The wealthy merchant who had given him the gift looked at him with a flattering expression. "Milord, this one knows that you like cabbages the most. Look, I've sent you another basket. Do you like it? "
Chen Xi looked at the gold and silver hidden under the cabbages with a happy expression. "Of course this official likes it. This official doesn't like to eat meat, only cabbages. You're very considerate."
"Then, milord, about the cooperation we discussed last time …"
"Don't worry, that cooperation will definitely be concluded."
"Milord, this is bad. The Emperor of Li has surrounded the Chen Estate with soldiers. He says that he's here to investigate you!" At this moment, the panicked voice of the Chen Estate's steward sounded from outside.
"What? The Emperor of Li is here? Quick, quickly hide these things! "Chen Xi abruptly shot up from his chair. He looked extremely panicked.
"Lord Chen, Wang has already seen it. There's no use hiding it!" At this moment, a cold and gloomy voice sounded from outside the courtyard.
As soon as the voice fell, Chu Xuanchen, dressed in martial attire, walked in with the Xuance Army in an imposing and majestic manner.
Behind them followed a group of commoners who were watching the commotion.
When Chen Xi saw this, his face instantly turned ashen and a chill ran down his spine. "Your Highness, you … why are you here?"
Chu Xuanchen coldly walked in, his gaze sweeping over the wicker basket. "If Wang hadn't come, I wouldn't have known that you, a famous and upright official, were actually a big parasite. Mo Li, open this basket of cabbages and show it to the people! "
When the commoners heard this, they quickly rushed in and stared at the basket in anticipation.
Just now, they had been watching the show outside. When the housekeeper opened the door, The Emperor of Li actually called them in and said that he wanted to catch the corrupt official in front of them.
They rushed in and squeezed the Chen Residence so tightly that not even a drop of water could flow through.
After Mo Li received the order, he walked in front of Chen Xi. He lifted the basket in front of the people and used his sword to remove the cabbages.
Once the cabbage was opened, bags of gold ingots and silvers were revealed. The gold ingots were glittering, dazzling everyone's eyes.
Everyone exclaimed, "Oh my god! There are gold ingots and silvers hidden under these cabbages. Official Chen isn't an upright official, he's a corrupt official! "
"I thought he was honest and upright. I didn't expect him to use the excuse of delivering vegetables to embezzle and accept bribes. What a clever move!"
Chu Xuanchen coldly looked at Chen Xi, a bloodthirsty killing intent appearing on his face. "Chen Xi, Wang caught you in the act of embezzling and accepting bribes. What else do you have to say?"
When Chen Xi and the wealthy merchant who delivered the money saw this, they were so frightened that their bodies went limp and they almost couldn't stand.
Chen Xi hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please calm down. This official didn't embezzle anything. These … these treasures were indeed used by him to bribe this official, but this official refused. This official is an honest and upright official. My sleeves are clean, and I hate this kind of atmosphere the most. This official had already reprimanded him and told him to quickly take the treasures back. I didn't expect Your Highness to come! "
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