In the end, the Emperor dismissed the Right Minister from his position and confiscated his properties, showing no mercy even though he was the royal father-in-law.

The Investigation Factory’s reputation for swift action quietly spread throughout the court, overshadowing the Six Gates.

A month later, the Six Gates were dissolved, completely replaced by the Investigation Factory.

Shen Chen was appointed as the Right Minister, taking over Zhang Mingji’s duties.

Upon taking office, Shen Chen, by the order of Emperor Jingping, handled major court cases with fierce means, showing no mercy. A large number of officials were dismissed, beheaded, executed, or exiled. Compared to the Six Gates, the Investigation Factory employed even harsher methods, causing fear and trembling among the officials.

At the same time, as the son-in-law of the Minister’s Mansion, news of him spread rapidly in the capital. For a time, everyone knew of him.

The once Champion Scholar was originally the son-in-law of the Minister’s Mansion, now he is the young and handsome Right Minister.

Even so, many officials continued sending women to his residence.

The beauties sent were painted and charming, seductive and enchanting, elegant and refined... everything one could wish for.

Some even voluntarily asked their fathers to enter the Shen Mansion, not minding becoming concubines...

The daughters were open-minded, and the officials were happier for it.

After all, who wouldn’t want to establish a connection with Prime Minister Shen, whose future seemed boundless.

For all this, Shen Chen either shut the doors or directly refused.

Ye Zhi felt a sense of crisis, frequently visiting the Shen Mansion with Ming Yan, boldly entering through the main gate, making the beauties lingering outside grit their teeth in frustration.

That day, she played the same old trick, half of her body sticking out of the door, shouting to the scheming women outside, "I’m here to have lunch with Prime Minister Shen, he won’t take any concubines, give up, don’t linger here, or I’ll let the big wolfdog out to bite you."

Finishing this, she quickly slipped inside and shut the door.

Behind the door, Ye Zhi said with hatred, "Coveting someone else’s fiancé, these women should just die of anger."

Ming Yan giggled in agreement, "That’s right, Miss, we should come more often, now everyone envies and is jealous of you. The son-in-law’s official rank is rising rapidly, and he is in charge of the Investigation Factory, at the peak of his power. After our Miss marries in, she can walk crosswise in Daqing."

Ye Zhi, infected by her maid’s cheerful mood, naturally said, "Yes, it shows my good eye in choosing people. Once I marry in, everyone in the mansion will have to listen to me. Xiao Chen will have no worries in the inner house and can fully showcase his talents in court."

The Little Traitor has already sent nine chests of betrothal gifts, signifying longevity. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

The items in these nine chests are invaluable: gold, silver, jade, bracelets, armlets, pearls, agates, red coral, gems...

Among them, the gold jewelry is the most abundant.

For this, Ye Zhi even questioned him, fearing he might be embezzling the people’s hard-earned money. Unexpectedly, he claimed that the Phoenix Pavilion belonged to him...

The Ye Mansion also had wealth.

However, it didn’t own a gold shop, especially not one that spanned the entire Daqing, which was undoubtedly a windfall.

Originally thinking of bringing more dowry, Ah Zhi felt instantly relieved.

The master and servant duo walked along the secluded path towards Chaoxi Courtyard.

That was where Shen Chen resided.

Upon reaching the courtyard gate, they saw the cold and stern Ling Que, now also known as Vermilion Bird. After the establishment of the Investigation Factory, there were the Four Symbols, and she was one of them, the Vermilion Bird.

Qin Yin also gained a new identity, one of the Four Symbols of the Investigation Factory, the Azure Dragon.

The identities of Xuanwu and White Tiger were yet unknown.

In "Concubine’s Favor," they were briefly mentioned, and ultimately, she had forgotten~