"Congratulations, Prime Minister. Your eldest daughter is truly remarkable. The Superintendent just informed me that the hundred taels of gold bestowed by the Emperor should be entrusted to the staff of Princess Anning’s residence for safekeeping. As for the imperial decree, please have it enshrined with the honor it deserves!" The eunuch who had delivered the decree gestured for his attendants to move the items toward Wen Jiu’s quarters.
"Please, come inside for some tea," the Prime Minister said, signaling the steward. The steward slipped a heavy purse into the eunuch’s hand. The eunuch smiled, saying he had to return to the palace to report, and promptly took his leave. Before departing, however, he offered a pointed reminder: the Prime Minister would do well to handle the internal affairs of his estate with care and impartiality. After all, the Princess was currently the center of public attention. Prime Minister Wen nodded repeatedly, thanked him, and once he had seen the man off, his expression darkened.
"You are to investigate this matter at once. If it truly was Madame Xue who committed these offenses, report directly to me. Furthermore, purge every one of her informants within this estate—root them out completely and leave no trace. Be careful; do not let her find out," the Prime Minister told the steward. This daughter he had just brought back was truly impressive, winning him glory. Though she hadn't been raised by his side, she had brought him honor. This was th…
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