Mo Yu was not at all moved by Gong Wenmin's angry behavior, and just gestured for him to continue listening.
He had encountered such a thing before, and he could only live in humiliation.
But now it’s different, he can control the life and death of these scums.
There was silence for a moment. Chen Zian's face was full of struggle, but he didn't say anything.
The grain shop man and the elegant man obviously knew Chen Zian's character and continued to give him a way out: "Sir, think about it, Chuzhou is flooded now, and the people are in dire straits. Everyone depends on you. If you don't have money, how can you treat them in the future?"
The man who had been sitting next to him and had been silent the whole time spoke directly: "Sir, we are still short of 30,000 taels of silver for the gift we prepared for the Ninth Prince?"
After hearing what the man said, Chen Zian finally made up his mind: "Okay, then double the price of grain." He looked at the elegant man and continued: "Remember to talk to the people who send them to you in a nice way, and don't beat or scold them."
The elegant man nodded, looking very respectful.
Mo Yu, who was listening outside, suddenly sneered: "My Lord, tell me if this is a beast in human form, it's clearly a beast in human skin."
Chen Zian heard the noise outside and shouted angrily, "Who's outside?"
Mo Yu pushed the door open suddenly and stood outside without going in.
He felt that standing with those beasts would only make people sick.
Mo Yu's face was no longer smiling. "Chuzhou prefect Chen Zi'an, you used your position to bully the people. After the flood, you completely ignored the people in the state and drove them out of the city. Where is your conscience?"
When Chen Zian came out and was about to refute, he saw Gong Wenmin standing beside him.
Chen Zi'an couldn't help but feel weak under his feet. Back when he was in the capital, he was under Gong Wenmin's command. Even now, he was still very afraid of him.
"My Lord, why are you the imperial envoy this time? I wonder if the Ninth Prince is doing well in the capital?" Chen Zi'an said with a flattering smile.
Gong Wenmin has been working in the Censorate. Even though he was hit hard by Mo Yu along the way, he still has his authority.
Gong Wenmin gritted his teeth and said, "Shut up. When you were in the capital, you promised me that you would be a good official for the people, but look at what you are doing now?"
Chen Zian saw that Gong Wenmin was about to settle accounts with him, so he didn't care about anything else at the moment. He glared at him and said, "Gong Wenmin, you are noble, but don't block other people's wealth. People die for money, and birds die for food."
Gong Wenmin snorted coldly: "But you are simply crazy and heartbroken. You are madly making money in this way. It's okay to make money from wealthy businessmen, but you don't even let go of ordinary people. You even let them sell their children to raise money for you. Has your conscience been eaten by a dog?"
He used to truly train Chen Zian as his disciple, but who would have thought that he would become so unrecognizable now.
Chen Zian looked at Gong Wenmin like this and said sarcastically, "I didn't expect that after not seeing you for so many years, you are still so naive. What disgusts me most about studying under you is your naive look."
"Since you have heard our plan, don't blame me for being rude. You will never leave the Chen Mansion today."
Chen Zian's eyes were filled with murderous intent.
"Someone come!"
A cold wind blew by, and the mansion was still so quiet.
In a secluded place in Puzhong, there were servants, maids, and guards all sleeping.
Before they arrived at the Chen Mansion, Mo Yu had already sent people to clean up the house.
Naturally no one came when Chen Zian called for help.
But in just a moment, Chen Zian and the three men were surrounded by Mo Yu's secret guards.
Chen Zian looked through the crowd at Gong Wenmin's gnashing teeth, and finally softened his attitude: "Do you have to be so ruthless?"
Gong Wenmin was very angry and didn't bother to pay attention to him.
Besides, he had no say in this matter. He snorted coldly, "You have lived for so many years and are still so stupid. I am not the imperial envoy this time. The imperial envoy appointed by the emperor this time is this one."
Gong Wenmin pointed in the direction where Mo Yu was.
Chen Zi'an looked at Mo Yu in a daze. He didn't expect that after saying so much, he actually recognized the wrong person. He had never seen him in the court during all those years he had been in the capital.
Chen Zi'an was taken out, and from a distance he saw that all the slaves, guards, wives, concubines, and children in his house were controlled.
When? Why was there no movement
Today seemed to be his unlucky day. The person he sent to investigate the whereabouts of the imperial envoy had just reported back yesterday that he was still ten days away from Chuzhou. How come he appeared in Chuzhou today
If Chen Zian really wants to know, it's not impossible.
Mo Yu deployed a few people on the road to take another route, which was also very secretive, but not without trace. According to the clues deliberately thrown out by Mo Yu, both the Ninth Prince's men and Chen Zian's men found those disguised people.
Chen Zi'an was imprisoned in prison. He never thought that he would end up here one day.
Mo Yu came to the prison alone. Looking at Chen Zian, who looked a little disheveled after just one morning, he was obviously very satisfied. Why is it that everyone he sees is suffering, while you are the only one living the best life
Chen Zian stood up. He knew this was his only chance.
He took refuge with the Ninth Prince Yi Qingyu, but the distance was too far and by the time he received the news, he would have already been sentenced for his crimes.
Chen Zian had a flattering look on his face, completely different from the arrogant look he had in the mansion.
"grown ups."
Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and looked at him.
Chen Zian was delighted, thinking that they could now talk.
"Sir, you should also know that the master behind me is the Ninth Prince. I also know that you are in a difficult situation. If you have the key to deal with me, I am afraid you will not be able to explain it in front of the Ninth Prince."
Mo Yu didn't care in his heart, and was even a little angry, but he looked embarrassed and deliberately gave him hope.
I'm afraid this is Mo Yu's hidden evil taste.
There was a coldness deep in his eyes that penetrated deep into the bone marrow.
"Sir, as long as you are a little vague, it will be fine if you and I don't say anything about this matter. Even if I raise the price of grain, it will be excusable."
Mo Yu sneered in his heart. Is this understandable? He made his real purpose sound so high-sounding. He is really a complete hypocrite.
Forcing people to sell their children
What Mo Yu hates most is officials and businessmen protecting each other and bullying ordinary people who have no power to fight back, but Chen Zian keeps stepping on Mo Yu's bottom line.
Chen Zian: "Sir, you don't have to worry about Gong Wenmin. He is also on the side of the Ninth Prince and will definitely not say anything."
Mo Yu didn't say anything, just looked at Chen Zian quietly.