Yanyu Tower.

In the largest pavilion on the top floor, a man and a woman were sitting in front of the window, leaning against each other, each with a trace of sadness on their faces, as if they were thinking about their own concerns.

It is Hu Fei and Princess Anqing.

I'm afraid there will be no other person in the world who can take the current princess to visit a brothel, and only Hu Fei can do such a thing.

"Father really refused?"

Princess Anqing asked in a low voice while looking at the world outside through the window, with a trace of disappointment between her eyebrows.

She lives in an imperial family and has lived in the palace for a long time. In fact, sometimes she always feels that she is in a cage with no freedom. She must first take into account the royal rules in everything, and she does not have the right to make her own decisions on many things.

But since she met Hu Fei, she felt that her whole world was different. Hu Fei's maverickness and fearlessness of the world attracted her deeply.

"He said that he has already chosen a candidate for your consort in his heart. He doesn't know which prince he is, or what he looks like."

Hu Fei curled his lips and said lightly, with a trace of disdain in his eyes.

In fact, he knew that those were just Zhu Yuanzhang's words to excuse him. How could things be such a coincidence? If such a person really existed, it was impossible for Empress Ma to know nothing, let alone summon him.

"Already there is a candidate? Why didn't I know? My father has never mentioned this matter, and my mother has never told me."

After hearing what Hu Fei said, Princess Anqing frowned and said hesitantly.

"Then you have to ask yourself."

Hu Fei smiled and said.

"I don't care, I won't marry anyone but you!"

Princess Anqing shook her head and said firmly.

"If he really betroths you to someone else, how can you refuse?"

Hu Fei said with a smile.

"I can rely on him for everything, but I will never agree to this! If I can't stay with you forever in this life, I would rather die!"

Princess Anqing turned to look at Hu Fei and said very seriously, as if she had made a lot of determination.

After hearing what Princess Anqing said, Hu Fei was shaken all over. He turned to look at the determined Princess Anqing and couldn't help but feel a little moved.

This sentence was too strong. He did not expect Princess Anqing to say such words.

"I'm serious! I, Zhu Changshu, will not marry you unless you do it, and I will do what I say!"

Princess Anqing looked at Hu Fei and said firmly again.

She was usually quiet and weak, but now she didn't know where she got the courage.

"How can I let you be so desperate?"

Hu Fei couldn't help but sigh and said, and a warm current could not help but rise in his heart.

"For you, everything is worth it!"

Princess Anqing looked at Hu Fei and said seriously again.

"With your words, I will never give up even if I go through mountains of swords and seas of fire! I will definitely find a way to get him to marry you to me!"

Hu Fei looked at Princess Anqing who showed true feelings, gritted his teeth and said.

"Is it really possible?"

Princess Anqing's eyes flashed with joy and she asked uncertainly.

"Don't worry, I won't let you down!"

Hu Fei nodded, and as he spoke, he turned sideways, lay on Princess Anqing's lap, and spoke slowly.

To him, Princess Anqing was more like a being who soothed his soul. Before, he only wanted to save Hu Weiyong and save his own life, but now he seemed to have an extra layer of hope.

With her around, the loneliness buried deep in his bones seemed to fade a lot, like a lost ship finally finding its way in the vast ocean.

Princess Anqing nodded heavily, stretched out a hand, and gently touched Hu Fei's forehead, with affectionate eyes.

Hu Fei was full of novelty to her, as if he were someone from another world, arousing countless yearnings in her.

In this way, the two people cuddled together quietly, thinking about each other, feeling the rare quietness and comfort, leaving all their worries behind, and just immersed themselves in the world of the two of them.

Until Hu Fei gradually fell asleep, until night fell, until in the dead of night, they completely surrendered to each other's affection.

...

The next day.

East Palace.

Early in the morning, Xiao Qi found Prince Zhu Biao.

"There's news!?"

Zhu Biao looked at Xiao Qi, who had not returned home all night, frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice.

Ever since he received the message conveyed by Hu Fei, he had been feeling uneasy, and even today he got up before dawn.

"To report to His Majesty the Crown Prince, the school inspectors have returned from Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangxi, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan and other places. Dozens of officials have been arrested and taken back to Beijing. By this time, they should have returned to the palace to report to His Majesty. All the personnel involved in the secret investigation of the Household Department have also been arrested.

Withdraw."

Xiao Qi cupped his hands and whispered.

After hearing Xiao Qi's words, Zhu Biao's expression changed drastically, and his heart sank.

Dozens of officials from various places were arrested and brought back to Beijing, which shows that this matter is more serious than he imagined!

"Do you know what happened?!"

Zhu Biao hesitated and asked again.

"It seems to be a case of corruption and fraud!"

Xiao Qi replied immediately and couldn't help but frown as he spoke.

After listening to Xiao Qi's words, Zhu Biao's expression changed again, because he knew that his father hated corrupt officials the most, and he had always hated corrupt officials and left no room for them!

"It seems that I must go to the Heart Cultivation Palace!"

Zhu Biao frowned and said thoughtfully.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Biao walked out quickly.

"Find Hu Fei as soon as possible and tell him not to go anywhere and be ready to come to the palace to see him at any time!"

Before leaving the house, Zhu Biao left a casual message and went straight out of the East Palace towards the Yangxin Hall.

Xiao Qi agreed, immediately left the palace and went straight to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

...

Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

"Your Majesty, Colonel Mao is outside asking for an audience."

Pang Yuhai quickly walked into the hall, bowed respectfully, and said slowly.

"Hurry up!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he hurriedly said.

Soon, the inspector, Mao Xiang, walked quickly into the hall.

"Weak minister Mao Xiang, please see your Majesty!"

Mao Xiang came closer, bowed respectfully, and said loudly.

"Free of charge!"

"How's it going? Can you verify it?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and asked in a deep voice, staring at Mao Xiang closely.

"Your Majesty, there is indeed someone holding a blank book with the official seal of the Ministry of Revenue. There are forty-one people in total. All the ministers have been arrested and brought to the capital to await your Majesty's fate!"

"In addition, the Ministry of Revenue has also verified that such a thing has existed since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. The evidence is conclusive. Please make a decision, Your Majesty."

Mao Xiang cupped his hands and said expressionlessly.

This was the opportunity he had been waiting for. He had fallen into the hands of Hu Fei more than once before. He could clearly feel that His Majesty had begun to no longer value him. Now he finally got a chance to make a contribution.

After listening to Mao Xiang's report, Zhu Yuanzhang's face immediately turned livid, his eyes burned with anger, and his fists were clenched.

"Okay! I didn't expect them to be so bold and hide it from me for so long!"

"Did Teng Demao, the Minister of Household Affairs, know about this?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang gritted his teeth and asked fiercely.

"This matter is so involved that it would be impossible without his permission."

Mao Xiang hesitated for a moment and then said firmly.
To be continued...