His voice reverberated throughout the throne room.
The officials held their breaths and no one dared to speak. Qi Zhen looked at Qin Shiyu who insisted on investigating the case and said, "The missing person might have already died outside before the fire! However, I allowed your appeal and even ordered Lord Jing Rong to investigate the case. I also allowed your request to unseal the coffin and issue an arrest warrant! However, no matter how I investigated, I found nothing. It has been more than ten years, and every time I bring it up, I feel extremely pained. The Imperial Duke was my younger brother, and no one wants to know the truth more than I do. However, I can't bear to disturb the peace of the Imperial Duke's residence. The dead are gone, and they can rest in peace.
Tu, this case ends here. No further investigation is allowed. "
His voice was loud and clear.
Qin Shiyu did not give up and continued to plead, "Your Majesty!"
"I have made up my mind."
There was no room for argument.
He ordered the Supreme Court, "Yu Dali, this case is closed. No one is allowed to touch the Imperial Duke's residence. Otherwise, I will punish you for defying the imperial edict!"
After that, he flicked his sleeves and left.
All the civil and military officials in the court were speechless.
They looked at each other and finally left one by one.
Yu Dali, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Revenue, who were kneeling on the ground, trembled as they stood up. The Emperor had ordered the case to be stopped, saving them the trouble.
However, Qin Shiyu was extremely agitated. He froze on the spot, his body trembling.
He was not resigned to this!
He had been following this case for so long, yet it was stopped just like that. Not to mention that there were still unsolved mysteries in the case, his one or two years of hard work had gone down the drain.
Damn it!
Jing Xian was also in the hall. This was the first time he saw his Imperial Father so angry in court. He was so scared that he was sweating profusely.
But —
His expression was also solemn. Originally, Zhao Hao was his only clue to avenge his Imperial Mother. Just as the truth of that year was about to be revealed, something unexpected happened and messed up his entire plan. However, he was not surprised. The Qizhen Emperor had ordered for no more investigations to be carried out in order to conceal the true truth. The more it was so, the more he would speak!
The more he wanted to say it, the more he panicked.
After all, there were more than seventy dead souls!
How could Qi Zhen feel at ease?
He wanted to tell the truth, but he had no evidence. If he did, there would only be one outcome — death!
Therefore, he had to find evidence!
Thinking of this, he clenched his fists tightly under his clothes.
Then, he followed Jing Rong and Qin Shiyu out of the throne room.
The three of them stood in front and one behind.
Everyone had their own thoughts!
At the palace gate, Qin Shiyu finally lost his cool.
He waved his sleeve and said, "The case is clearly full of loopholes. Why doesn't Your Majesty allow us to investigate further?"
Puzzled and furious!
Compared to him, Jing Rong was much calmer. He frowned. "I thought that by finding Zhao Hao, I would be able to find out what happened that year. I didn't expect that it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, this matter cannot be left unsettled."
"What does Your Highness mean?"
"Father's order to stop the investigation is to stop the court from interfering, but it doesn't mean that we're not allowed to interfere."
Yes!
Qin Shiyu suddenly understood. "That's right. As long as the truth remains unknown, we will continue to investigate."
Very much in agreement.
Jing Xian, who had been silent all this while, said, "If there's anything you need my help with, just say it."
Qin Shiyu was surprised. "Wise King, what are you doing?"
"I want to help," he said concisely.
But —
Jing Rong said, "Jing Xian, this case has nothing to do with you. It's best if you don't interfere, otherwise …"
He was interrupted before he could finish his sentence.
Jing Xian said, "I was able to enter the imperial court because you helped me. Moreover, it was also thanks to you that I was able to successfully suppress the bandits. Now that you want to continue the investigation, I will naturally do my best. You often say that we are brothers. Since we are brothers, don't tell me not to interfere anymore. I really want to help."
His eyes were sincere and determined.
Jing Rong thought for a moment and patted his shoulder. "Alright. If there's a need, I will look for you."
"Mm." Jing Rong felt relieved.
Very soon, the Supreme Court resealed the Imperial Duke's case, and the wanted poster for Zhao Hao's arrest was withdrawn. Almost everything related to the case was stopped.
The people in the capital wanted to watch the drama unfold. Now, there was no more drama to watch. Those who had to go home went home, and those who had to cook went home.
Dismissed!
Dismissed!
Wen Xian and Zhao Huai were extremely dissatisfied with the Emperor's order.
They ran to look for Jing Rong and Ji Yunshu.
As soon as they entered, Zhao Huai said, "That dog Emperor stopped the investigation with just one sentence?"
Jing Rong clenched his fists.
He was furious.
It wasn't the first time he had called Qi Zhen a dog Emperor in front of Jing Rong.
But Brother, can't we give him some face?
He's my father after all!
Jing Rong maintained a calm attitude. "Don't worry. The case will not end here. This Prince will continue to investigate."
Hmph!
Zhao Huai said, "Continue to investigate? If the dog Emperor forbids the investigation, do you court officials dare to do anything? "
"Young Master Wen, this Prince is a man of his word. You want the truth, and this Prince also wants it. This case will definitely come to light one day."
"Pfft! The so-called truth is that the dog Emperor has a guilty conscience. He knows that once he finds Zhao Hao, he will expose his past crimes. That's why he forbids the investigation. "
This …
Actually, it made sense.
Ji Yunshu's head hurt from the noise. She rubbed her temples.
Jing Rong was worried when he saw her like this.
He turned to her and asked, "What's wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable? "
She shook her head and looked at Wen Xian and Zhao Huai.
Get up!
She walked in front of them and said, "I said before that I will definitely find the truth. At least we know who the missing people are. As long as we continue to investigate, we will definitely find the truth."
Although her tone was weak, her eyes were resolute.
Wen Xian met her gaze and asked seriously, "Now that things have come to this, can we still trust you?"
"Yes!"
"Promise?"
"Yes, I promise!"
Ji Yunshu was certain.
Wen Xian gradually calmed down by her resolute gaze and attitude.
However, Zhao Huai did not fall for it. He said, "No, this matter has been dragged on for too long. We can't delay any longer. We have to take the Little Heir away now!"
Ah!
Ji Yunshu's heart tightened. "You promised me that you won't take Wei Yi away before the investigation is completed."
"But we can't leave him in the capital either." Zhao Huai turned to look for Wei Yi.
However, before he could leave, Lang Po and Shi Ziran appeared at the door and blocked his way.
At the same time, Lang Po raised his sword and placed it against his neck.
"Dog!" Zhao Huai cursed.
Being called a dog, Lang Po's cheeks trembled in anger. He exerted a bit of strength in his wrist and the sharp sword cut open a wound on his neck.
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