Chapter 1061: Information Only, No Action
Prince Jin and the Imperial Court were locked in a fierce war. In just three months, his forces had captured the two target cities exactly as planned, linking the northern and southern defense lines. Only now could his camp finally breathe easier, no longer needing to remain constantly on guard against Prince Yu.
Prince Yu, however, was in no rush. After conquering Yan Land, he had his forces rest, recover, and recruit new troops. If there was anyone in the world who didn't lack silver right now, it was Prince Yu.
But as his faction grew in power, certain hidden matters slowly began to surface.
Overseeing the overall situation from the Capital City, Tang Yuerong was physically and mentally exhausted. The Imperial Court had finally set its sights on the Tang Family Trading Firm.
The gravest issue was that two of their branches in Prince Jin's territory had been secretly supplying his forces with aid. This went far beyond the boundaries of normal commerce. Because of this, Tang Yuerong now found herself cornered in Shangjing.
The subordinates who caused this mess were living comfortably under Prince Jin's protection, while all the trouble and suspicion fell entirely upon the main firm.
The situation had grown incredibly dire.
In truth, if it were only this matter, Tang Yuerong wouldn't have been too worried. Even though those branches had used the Tang Family Trading Firm's name, she could simply sever ties with them to save the rest of the business. The real problem was the audit...
The Imperial Court had sent men to audit their accounts...