Without waiting for the imperial censor to refute, she let her gaze sweep over the pile of gold, silver, and treasures heaped at the entrance of the Xu manor. "You hid away so many treasures, yet you let your family suffer alongside you... I heard that you came from a humble background, Lord Xu; no wonder you are so frugal."
These two short sentences served to demonstrate the Crown Prince's loyalty to Emperor Taifeng, while subtly praising him for protecting her. Furthermore, they pointed out that the reason for Lord Xu's downfall was not because he had offended anyone, but because of his own lack of personal integrity and boundless greed.
As expected, the attention of the surrounding commoners shifted instantly from the Crown Prince to the silver Lord Xu had embezzled.
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