The Prince of Wutong simply wouldn't engage in such self-detrimental actions.
After all, he had genuinely taken that one million taels of silver.
Those who maintain armies are always short of cash. The meager provisions and salaries provided by the various regions are far from enough.
The Emperor is aware that the prince earns some money on his own abilities. As long as he doesn't go too far, the Emperor simply turns a blind eye.
That's also why the Prince of Wutong dares to command troops to march towards the Lingshan Temple.
It would contradict reason for him to turn around and inform the Emperor when he's benefiting.
It just doesn't make sense.
Eliminating the Prince of Wutong, and considering who has had a recent grudge against her, a name springs to mind.
Jiang Ning kneels on the ground, mentally cursing that person's ancestors eighteen generations back.
Jieming's money must be given to the Emperor in its entirety.