Chapter 404: Exile
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In the imperial study, Yang Zhen was quietly reporting to Emperor Xiao Wenxuan. When he finished, the Emperor frowned deeply.
“Are you sure it was Prince Qi’s men who caught the Jin merchant?” Xiao Wenxuan asked.
“Yes. We could have caught the merchant earlier, but Prince Qi’s people got there first. Our men have been following closely, and we can take the merchant back anytime the Emperor orders. But until then, we dare not act rashly and risk offending Prince Qi,” Yang Zhen replied.
“Hmm, you handled it well. Avoid conflict with Prince Qi’s men. I know Xiao Ming’s temper — though he’s changed a lot in two years, he’s not someone who will take a loss quietly,” Xiao Wenxuan gave a bitter smile. “Now we wait to see who this Jin merchant really works for.”
“If it is the Second Prince, Your Majesty will have a tough time,” Yang Zhen said, worried for the Emperor.
Having served Xiao Wenxuan for over twenty years, Yang Zhen knew him well. The Emperor’s patience was for the empire’s peace; without it, chaos would have erupted long ago.
Xiao Wenxuan frowned again. “It’s not too hard. If the Second Prince is behind this, then we must give Xiao Ming an answer. For the Great Yu Empire, Xiao Ming is far more important than the King of Liang now.”
Yang Zhen nodded. “Indeed. After all, Prince Qi is of the royal family.”
At this time, Xiao Ming already had the Jin merchant’s confession.