I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 1016

Chapter 1016: Chapter 377: The Princess’s Surprise! Empress Baby, I Miss You So Much! (Part 3)

Certainly, here’s the translation:

"Hiss!"

"It’s truly the Barbarian Tribe!"

The scene was filled with the sound of gasps.

The state government officials felt their scalps tingle, a chill running from the Heavenly Spirit Platform straight to their tailbones!

"Lord Jiao is right. That performer really doesn’t have such great ability, but others do." Chen Mo crossed his arms and said, "These Barbarian Slaves are currently on the Li family’s merchant ship, which is still docked at Jinsha Port, and this is not the first batch..."

Everyone instantly understood.

Behind the Li family is the Maritime Trade Bureau, and Ming Yuchun is merely a pawn used to bind Hua Yinglan!

"Tang, Xing, Bang!"

Jiao Yu gritted his teeth, his eyes almost spewing fire!

Tang Xingbang, as the Cao Shi of the Maritime Trade Bureau, oversees maritime trade; all Cao Merchants have to cater to his whims.

And the rapid rise of the Li family is backed by Tang Xingbang’s support. This is no secret within the state government, some interactions between officials and merchants are quite normal. For an official term, who can guarantee they won’t be greedy at all?

But he didn’t expect Tang’s guts were so huge, daring to transport Barbarian Slaves via private ships?!

"I will take my men and arrest him now, leaving him to your disposal, Your Highness!" Jiao Yu spoke angrily as he marched towards the door.

"Stop."

Chu Yanli said calmly.

An invisible pressure permeated, causing Jiao Yu to freeze in his tracks.

"Convey my command, until this matter is fully investigated, no one is allowed to leave the state government by half a step!"

Clang——

The two Black Armor Guards responded, blocking the exit solidly like gate gods!

The faces of those present showed slight changes.

Does the Princess suspect their collusion with the Barbarian Tribe?

"If it’s only for Silver, Tang Xingbang wouldn’t take such risks. Obviously, someone else is orchestrating behind him, and that person is likely within the city." Chu Yanli quickly grasped the situation.

Chen Mo secretly nodded.

Talking to clever people saves effort.

"There are countless ties between the Barbarian Tribe and the Gu God Sect. Just yesterday, I discovered..." He whispered to the other, sharing the recent findings.

Chu Yanli’s eyes slightly darkened; if it’s as Chen Mo suspected, then it’s not just mere collusion with the Barbarian Tribe!

"So, what do you think should be done now?" Chu Yanli asked.

"No rush to act, I’ve sent someone to keep an eye on Purple Cloud Temple. What’s needed now is to catch them all." A hint of coldness flashed in Chen Mo’s eyes.

The hearts of several state officials were in their throats.

Especially Jiao Yu, whose regret was palpable.

He was transferred from Jinyang to Nantu, promoted in rank, and was quite pleased.

According to the Great Yuan system, officials of Prefect level and above receive full pensions upon retirement, otherwise, it’s half-pay, and they are exempt from duty and taxes, with ten qing of land guaranteed.

Anyway, he couldn’t work for many years; coming here to muddle through ensures future comfort, so why not?

Unexpectedly, he received a hot potato!

Just three months into his post, he received such a "great gift"!

"The Gu God Sect aside, now even the Barbarian Tribe is dragged in; after such a major overhaul, how dark was it before?"

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