Fei Zhong, You Hun, and Wen Zhong were overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately dropped to their knees. "Thank you for Your Majesty's reward!"
"Your Majesty, you're far too generous."
One Hundred Million Zhu Coins might not have meant much to Chaoge's great aristocratic families, but for officials like Fei Zhong and You Hun, ordinary men who had clawed their way up without any backing, it was an enormous fortune!
As long as they did not squander it, they could live in comfort for the rest of their lives and enjoy a peaceful old age.
"Mm. I wouldn't trust you two with other matters, but when it comes to extortion, I trust you completely."
Di Xin smiled at the two men, who were moved to tears.
"It is all thanks to Your Majesty's excellent leadership."
You Hun hastily flattered him.
But Fei Zhong immediately covered his mouth. "Your Majesty, this fool has lost his mind. Please do not lower yourself to his level."
"Get lost."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Fei Zhong and You Hun withdrew.
The next morning, at court.
Fei Zhong and You Hun stepped forward.
Fei Zhong presented a memorial. "Your Majesty, Xi Qi has reported that Lady Tai Si fell ill from grief after the Old Marquis of the West committed his offense. She caught a chill and became gravely ill, and now her life hangs by a thread. She may not survive this winter."
"Therefore, Xi Qi wishes to redeem the Old Marquis of the West's crime and allow him to return home to see Lady Tai Si one last time."
Upon hearing this, the civil and military officials immediately turned their attention toward them.
Wen Zhong sensed that something was amiss.
But with Junior Martial Uncle steering the ship from that position, no scheme was worth