such a rare treasure being sold among common folk, it shows that the Qin dynasty's national power is recovering at an astonishing rate. We must report this back to our respective masters."Xiao Tiannan...Chapter 1662 Do You Believe It

Everyone at the border was stunned.

This matter was assigned to him by Fu Yuzhi after he retired from court, a temporary instruction whispered in his ear. There were no official documents involved.

But at this time, these words absolutely could not be spoken. Once one said they had no case files, it would be the same as giving the Crown Princess a knife that could immediately chop off one's head.

As for the Crown Princess, in fact, it hasn't been filed yet.

"Presumptuous!"

It seemed that Su Jin had anticipated Yue Guan's response at the border. With a light, disdainful laugh, she startled Yue Guan so much that his whole body trembled.

"Is this how Dali Temple conducts investigations now You're taking people without even filing a case! Should I praise your efficiency, or accuse you, the Minister of Dali Temple, of dereliction of duty and breaking the law!"

"Your Highness, the Princess Consort, please forgive me. This matter concerns the national treasury and the officials within the court. In my haste, I overlooked the proper procedures. I know I've erred, and I beg Your Highness, the Princess Consort, for forgiveness."

Su Jin'pa said indifferently, "Fine, the program issue can be explained by your haste to seize power. So you say someone reported it, where is this person now, bring them up to question."

At the border, Yue Tou's scalp prickled with unease.

He realized that Su Jinpa was certain that he couldn't possibly come up with a 'reporter' in such a short time, so he wouldn't let go.

It was a bitterly cold winter day, the air sharp and biting. Yet despite the chill, General Yue's brow was slick with sweat, his anxiety reaching its peak.

"Back, back to the Empress, the informant has vanished... "

This time, Su Jinpa didn't scold. She simply picked up her teacup leisurely and took a slow sip.

Beside, the Liu family was incredibly happy.

Watching Dali Temple Qing being pressed by the Crown Princess's relentless questioning, cornered and with nowhere to turn, they couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.

While Liu Sichun was merely observing silently, he was startled by Su Jinpa's methods.

A few questions, seemingly random, but each one actually points to the core.

The Crown Princess did not bother to ascertain whether the Liu family was truly colluding with court officials, nor did she attempt to defend them. Instead, she questioned the legitimacy and rationality of the Dali Temple Minister's actions.

If both of these points are overturned, then Liu's case would not stand at all. There would be no question of guilt or innocence.

Such a tactic is far more clever than simply ordering the Dali Temple to leave using one's status.

"Greetings, Lord Bian."

Su Jinpa put down her teacup and asked softly, "Do you believe it yourself"

Five short words, causing Yue's face at the border to flush red with a shame so intense she wished to burrow into the ground.

"Decades of diligent study in solitude, finally achieving fame on the golden list. You also come from a scholarly family. Your father was an official during the previous emperor's reign, reaching the high position of Right Minister of Rites. But you, instead of taking the shortcut your father offered by leveraging his influence to get you into the government, chose to take the imperial examination yourself. And you did well, passing the first attempt and becoming a juren."

Therefore, your entire family sees you as a successor who is more capable than your father and will bring greater prosperity to the family.

“You've had a successful career, rising from the position of juren to county magistrate, then prefect, and finally minister of revenue. You entered the Ministry of Justice and later transferred to the Censorate and Dali Temple, eventually becoming the Grand Secretary of Dali Temple. Whether it's your official title or your authority, you surpass your father's achievements.”

Recounting Border Moon's entire political career verbatim, Su Jinpa looked at Border Moon and asked again, "After decades like this, you've been through all three departments, seen the ups and downs of the officialdom. Answering this palace once more, do you believe what this palace just asked"y I'll make myself clear to you."First of all, please don't get the wrong idea. You and I are just acquaintances, we don't have a deep friendship, barely even friends, really, just people who know eac...