At the court meeting the next day, the twelfth prince, who had just been crowned as a king, suddenly spoke out like a bolt from the blue and spread rumors about Ye's private affairs in the East Road of Jiangnan and Yuhang area, which shocked the court. Emperor Youning looked at the evidence handed over by Xiao Changgeng and slammed the table in anger.
Mulberry silkworms are the most important weapon of the country. Every year, even the emperor would organize sacrifices to the silkworm god in the hope that the silkworms would mature and the mulberry farmers would have a good harvest. The silk weaving industry of the year would also make the people rich and the country prosperous. It can be seen that mulberry silkworms are highly valued. Now, some people are actually putting their evil ideas into mulberry silkworms, bringing disaster to the prosperous Yuhang. How could Emperor Youning not be angry
Because of this incident, Emperor Youning postponed his trip to the palace to escape the summer heat. The sun was scorching and the ice could not last long. Many people complained about the incident in Yuhang. They all wanted to resolve the matter as soon as possible and go to the Linyou Palace to escape the summer heat. All the families got in trouble and the country became a mess.
"Your Majesty, why are you dragging it out? Isn't this giving people an opportunity to fish in troubled waters?" Zhenzhu fanned Shen Xihe. Seeing that Shen Xihe put down the book in his hand, she tried to find something to say to Shen Xihe.
Shen Xihe smiled slightly: "Do you know how far this matter involves? The collusion between officials and businessmen to deceive Ye Shang and exploit silkworm farmers is just the beginning. After all this, silk will definitely be in short supply this year, and the silk merchants will come on stage next. They will use the scarcity of silk to drive up the price of silk and make a fortune from it. The links are linked together, and the implications are enough to shake the entire Jiangnan region. How can Your Majesty let Jiangnan be in trouble?"
This is intentional. The purpose is to cause chaos and let people take the opportunity to retreat. For the sake of the overall situation, Your Majesty will not really uproot the people involved in the Ye Jia case. The subsequent silk merchants will not have a chance to appear, and this matter will stop here. The county magistrates of Yuhang and Jiaxing will not be able to be saved, and the merchants involved will also be held accountable. Killing the chicken to scare the monkey should be stopped when enough.
"It's really easy for them." Biyu was indignant. These people committed heinous crimes, but they were able to get away with it.
"The law does not punish everyone because too many people are involved, which will cause greater damage." Shen Xihe glanced at the two of them calmly, "Your Majesty is Your Majesty. He cannot be happy with his grudges for a momentary like or dislike. Your Majesty's eyes are on the world. This is why not everyone can become Your Majesty, and not everyone who becomes Your Majesty can become a wise ruler."
"Princess..."
"Long live the princess!" Biyu's words were interrupted by a fake voice.
The master and servant turned around and saw Xiao Huayong walking towards them in the sun, carrying a white cockatoo. The parrot was completely white, with only a hint of light yellow on its belly and crown. It was still repeating, "Long live the princess."
"Meow!" The short-lived parrot that was lazily flapping its wings on the railing suddenly jumped over, stood on the table, and looked at the parrot that was walking in with a hostile look.
"The Ye Jia case may take several days to conclude. I know you like quiet time, but you don't leave the house all day. It's not good for you to be alone for a long time. I found a parrot to keep you company." Xiao Huayong put the bird stand with the white parrot in front of Shen Xihe, "It's okay, just tease it."
"Meow—" Xiao Huayong had just finished speaking when the short-lived beast pounced on him. Fortunately, Xiao Huayong was quick-witted and grabbed its neck. Looking at its outstretched claws, it had already revealed its sharp claws. "Yo Yo, if I don't trim its claws, it might hurt you."