ken aback. He had only just left Guanhai Academy, and Zheng BaoRong's announcement about canceling extra taxes for ordinary people should have just been made. How could the news spread so quicklyAfter...Chapter 1317: Moon Shadow Clear Glow, Immortal Descending from Heaven

Chen Tong, who had just completed a transport mission, strode inside.

"You are to depart at once and assist Nangong Shouchong in bringing his family and possessions back to the capital. This matter is of great importance, you must proceed with caution and avoid alerting King Wen."

Besides the expert Jianyi Guards, I will also provide you with thirty martial monks to assist you in completing this mission.

Chen Tong immediately clasped his hands and bowed, saying: "I obey your orders."

Palace Guard Nan Gong Shou Zhong was overjoyed, falling to his knees and sobbing uncontrollably. "Thank you, Your Highness, for your mercy!"

"It's fine."

Li Chen said generously, "These are all what I promised you, how could I possibly not do them"

"Your family will be safe as long as Chen Tong helps with the rescue. As for your property, move as much as you can. King Wen is cunning and sly like a fox; there's no guarantee he won't get wind of this beforehand and take measures to protect it. Take what you can, but don't worry if you can't."

Li Chen narrowed his eyes and said, "In my opinion, gold and silver are good, but they are not as useful as talent."

Gong Nanghouzhong kowtowed vigorously and said aloud, "This humble subject is willing to die for Your Highness!"

"Alright."

Li Chen waved his hand and said, "The national debt matter is being handled by the Ministry of Finance's Xu Changqing and Liu Sichun from the Liu family. However, your idea is very good. You should first go to Liu Sichun and tell her your specific thoughts. She and Xu Changqing will consider it thoroughly."

Palace Guard Nan Gong Shou Zhong immediately replied, "This humble servant obeys."

Having told Nangong Shuzhong and Chen Tong to step down, Li Chen let out a long sigh of relief and stretched. He was in good spirits.lized his own gaffe.On a greasy, chubby face full of embarrassment, he hurriedly knelt down and said, "Please forgive me, Your Highness. I was momentarily overcome with emotion and lost my composure i...