Everyone was happy, but no one noticed that after more than a dozen imperial decrees were issued, the people were already dizzy.

They knew that many good things had fallen from the sky, but they couldn't remember which concubine had done it.

There were just too many!

The situation went on day by day. All the concubines and their families were very happy, all thinking they were strong contenders for the position of Empress.

Jiang Chen was also very happy.

The natural disasters of the previous year had made life difficult for the people.

But with this, the people's lives instantly improved a lot!

Xu Changqing even reported to Jiang Chen in the early morning court about the recent expenditure of the national treasury.

Because of the support of these dozen or so concubines and the forces behind them, many things that should have been done by the court were all contracted by these families, greatly reducing expenditures.

Minister of Public Works Wei Zhengli also reported good news.

Whether it was the research on increasing crop yields in the south or the planting of sweet potatoes in the north, considerable progress had been made.

Even the large ships that Jiang Chen had previously requested had begun experimental launches.

Jiang Chen was very happy.

Everything was moving in a good direction.

At this moment, an imperial censor suddenly stood out.

"Your Majesty, I want to impeach Noble Consort Hui!"

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell silent.

Everyone looked at the imperial censor in surprise.

Generally speaking, an imperial censor could impeach ministers, imperial relatives, or even the emperor himself, but it was rare to impeach a concubine.

What was there to impeach a concubine for?

Jiang Chen was also a little curious. Although Noble Consort Hui had some cleverness and coveted the position of Empress, at least the Loving Heart Foundation was doing a good job.

What was there to impeach her for?

"Reason," Jiang Chen said calmly.

The imperial censor said, "Your Majesty, the Loving Heart Foundation established by Noble Consort Hui is bullying others outside, resulting in the deaths of several people. I beg Your Majesty to investigate!"

The hall fell silent again.

If people had really died as this imperial censor said, then it was indeed a major event!

Jiang Chen immediately turned his gaze to Minister of Justice Wu Zuo: "Minister Wu, has the Ministry of Justice received such a case?"

Wu Zuo stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, we have not received it."

Jiang Chen then looked at the imperial censor, who was not afraid at all, and said, "Your Majesty, this matter was indeed not reported to the Ministry of Justice because it was suppressed!"

"Oh? Who suppressed it?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Noble Consort Hui!"

Jiang Chen frowned, recalling that Noble Consort Hui's expression seemed a little off a few days ago.

Coming back to his senses, Jiang Chen looked at the imperial censor again: "Since the matter has been suppressed, how did you know about it?"

The imperial censor looked pained: "Because one of those who died was my childhood friend!"

Jiang Chen nodded and looked at Wu Zuo again: "Minister Wu, you will investigate this matter. Once there are results, report them to me immediately."

"Yes!"

After leaving the court, Jiang Chen returned to the Hall of Diligent Governance.

Just after drinking a cup of tea, a report came from outside that Noble Consort Hui was requesting an audience.

Jiang Chen put down his teacup and said, "Summon her."

Before Noble Consort Hui even entered the door, Jiang Chen heard sobbing. Then he saw Noble Consort Hui walk in with red eyes.

As soon as she entered the Hall of Diligent Governance, Noble Consort Hui knelt down and cried, "Your Majesty, I am wronged!"

"I don't know what happened at all, so how could I cover up the truth?"

"Your Majesty, you must believe me!"

Listening to Noble Consort Hui's speech, Jiang Chen's expression was calm.

"Is it true that several people were beaten to death?" Jiang Chen asked.

Noble Consort Hui was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "It is true, but I really don't know. The only news I get every day is those reports. I don't know anything else."

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded: "Ignorance is no excuse, but since my beloved consort doesn't know, then this matter has nothing to do with my beloved consort."

Noble Consort Hui was overjoyed.

She thought it would be difficult to get through this, but she didn't expect to be forgiven by Jiang Chen so easily.

She stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for understanding me."

Jiang Chen laughed and said, "You are my beloved consort. If I don't understand you, who else can I understand?"

Noble Consort Hui was overjoyed.

But this joy was immediately transformed into panic on the third day.

Noble Consort Hui hurriedly ran to the Hall of Diligent Governance and said, "Your Majesty, my brother has been arrested."

Jiang Chen looked surprised: "What? Is there such a thing?"

Noble Consort Hui carefully glanced at Jiang Chen. Seeing that Jiang Chen looked unaware, she cried, "Your Majesty, I received news today that my second brother has been arrested for murder."

"It's a false accusation! It must be a false accusation! My second brother doesn't even dare to kill a chicken, so how could he dare to kill someone? Please have mercy, Your Majesty, and release my second brother!"

Jiang Chen sneered inwardly.

Doesn't dare to kill a chicken?

According to the investigation results of the Ministry of Justice and the Dark Guards, Noble Consort Hui's second brother, who she claimed didn't dare to kill a chicken, had killed two people!

Moreover, after killing them, he was extremely arrogant, saying that anyone who dared to report to the authorities would be killed!

Jiang Chen's expression didn't change, and he feigned anger: "Is there really such a thing? Feng Jin, summon Wu Zuo to see me!"

Hearing that Jiang Chen was going to summon the Minister of Justice, Noble Consort Hui panicked.

She had already found out that Wu Zuo had personally led the people to arrest him.

She knew the truth of the matter very well.

If Wu Zuo came, then everything would be exposed.

She quickly said, "Your Majesty, Wu is busy with official duties. It's better not to let him come. Just release my second brother."

Jiang Chen said, "How can that be? I want to ask Wu Zuo how he's doing as the Minister of Justice! He actually arrested someone related to my beloved consort!"

"If he can't explain it clearly, I will definitely let him know the consequences of offending my beloved consort!"

"Summon him!"

Seeing that Jiang Chen insisted on summoning Wu Zuo, Noble Consort Hui completely panicked and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this matter is not Wu's fault. It was the people from the Ministry of Justice who acted on their own. As long as Your Majesty orders their release."

"How can that be?"

Jiang Chen was even angrier: "The people under him are so lawless, I will definitely punish him for dereliction of duty!"

Noble Consort Hui became more and more flustered and wanted to continue speaking, but then Feng Jin's voice came from outside.

"Your Majesty, Minister of Justice Wu Zuo requests an audience."

"He dares to come!"

Jiang Chen slammed the table: "Let him in!"

Saying that, Jiang Chen turned to Noble Consort Hui and said softly, "Don't worry, my beloved consort, I will definitely give you and your brother justice!"

Noble Consort Hui's face was already pale, and her expression was terrified.

Wu Zuo quickly entered and knelt on the ground.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Jiang Chen wore an angry expression again and shouted loudly, "Wu Zuo, I heard that you arrested Noble Consort Hui's brother?"