The officials forced themselves to remain calm.
They thought to themselves, 'It's not me!
It's definitely not me!
Prince Rong is definitely not talking about me! '
Wei Yi tightened his grip on his thigh. He understood what Jing Rong meant, but he maintained the demeanor of an emperor.
He said, "With Prince Rong around, no one in the imperial court would dare to act presumptuously. How could there be someone who harbored ill intentions?"
That's for the best!
Jing Rong cupped his hands and did not say anything else.
All the officials were well aware of the situation.
But no one broke the stalemate.
Until —
Lord Li bowed and walked to the front of the hall. He lowered his head and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, this official has a matter to report."
Wei Yi said, "Speak."
"It's about Yu Dali's case."
"Oh? Is there any progress? We heard that the case has been handed over to Lord Ji. "
"Yes." Lord Li said, "Lord Ji has found new evidence and a witness. The file has been rewritten. Your Majesty, please take a look."
"Quickly bring it to us."
Lord Li took out a file from his sleeve. The young eunuch took it and handed it to Wei Yi.
Wei Yi opened it and flipped through it.
He was delighted after reading through it.
He closed the file and said, "As expected of the late Emperor's personal appointment of the Department of Punishment. After Lord Ji took over this case, everything came to light. It was proven that the murderer wasn't Lord Yu, but a chef from the Yu Estate."
Lord Li cupped his hands, "Requesting Your Majesty's decree."
"Since it has been proven that the murderer isn't Lord Yu, then pass on our decree to release Lord Yu immediately."
"This official obeys."
Just as Lord Li was about to leave —
"Wait!" Wei Yi stopped him.
"Your Majesty?" Lord Li waited quietly. Wei Yi frowned and sighed, "Although we can prove that the murderer isn't Yu Dali, it still involves someone from the Yu Estate. Lord Yu, as the Chancellor of the Supreme Court, is involved in this case. It's unavoidable that it's inappropriate. After all, the Supreme Court is an important office of our Great Lin.
If Lord Yu continues to be the Chancellor of the Supreme Court, I'm afraid it's inappropriate. "
Huh?
All the officials looked at each other.
Did the Emperor mean …
Others might not understand, but Jing Rong did.
Wei Yi had used his authority to pressure the Minister of Justice, Lord Li, to close the case as soon as possible and execute Lord Yu. Who would have thought that Ji Yunshu would return to the capital in time to stop him and ruin his plan? Now that Yu Dali had escaped, his plan had failed. Naturally, he had to find another way. And this' other way 'was none other than …
Dismissal!
Lord Li was startled, "Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Wei Yi said, "Lord Yu is an upright person. Ever since he became a Chancellor of the Supreme Court, he has been loyal to his duties and has investigated many cases. However, according to what we know, Lord Yu was able to reach his current position in just a few short years not because of his ability, but because of his glib tongue and smooth tongue.
But he couldn't mess up the law. If everyone was like this, wouldn't it be chaotic? In addition, because of this matter, I have no choice but to temporarily remove him from his position. If he can behave himself and be an honest official, I will naturally give him another official position. During this period of time, he can stay at home and recuperate his body. "
With a tone that could not be refuted.
The crowd was in an uproar.
The Emperor was indeed decisive.
In order to remove Official Yu's official hat, it was truly an ingenious move.
There were many tricks.
Of course, no one could go against the Emperor's orders.
Jing Rong didn't say anything and listened quietly at the side.
An official asked, "Your Majesty, if Official Yu is removed from his position, then who should take over the position of Chancellor of the Supreme Court?"
"Does any of the officials have a candidate to recommend?"
"According to tradition, Official Yu's son, Officer Yu, should take over."
Wei Yi thought for a moment and rejected the idea, "That Officer Yu is a well-behaved person and not as glib as his father, but... since we have removed his father's position, we can't promote him. Otherwise, what's the difference between removing him or not removing him?"
Lord Li asked, "Then does Your Majesty have a candidate in mind?"
Wei Yi said, "We have a good candidate, the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Works, Wang Ye."
Ministry of Works?
Wang Ye?
This...
Someone immediately said, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Works and the Supreme Court have never been connected. Even if someone is to be transferred, it should be from the Ministry of Justice, the Censorate, or the Ministry of Personnel. I'm afraid that the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Works, Lord Wang, is not suitable." However, Wei Yi ignored him and said, "The officials of the Supreme Court have always been transferred from the six ministries, and the six ministries are connected. Why can't the Ministry of Works do? Before Lord Wang entered the Ministry of Works, he spent a few years in the Hanlin Academy and also served in the Ministry of Justice for a few years. He is very experienced and has even reviewed the files of the Supreme Court.
We feel that such a person is very suitable. "
After he said this, several officials echoed, "Your Majesty is right."
"This official thinks that Lord Wang is more suitable for this position."
"This official also recommends Lord Wang."
...
These officials were all promoted to the court by Wei Yi.
Seeing that the Emperor had made up his mind, no one dared to refute.
When Lord Li retreated, he glanced at Prince Rong. He didn't understand why Prince Rong didn't say anything.
Perhaps if Prince Rong said something, the Emperor would retract his order.
He couldn't understand!
Finally...
The Emperor issued an imperial edict, conferring Wang Ye the title of Chancellor of the Supreme Court.
He retreated to the back of the court.
Jing Rong didn't leave the palace, but went directly to Fuyang Hall.
A young eunuch outside the hall stopped him. "Your Highness, the Emperor has ordered that he won't see anyone."
"Go and inform the Emperor."
"Your Highness..." The eunuch was in a difficult position.
"Tell him that this Prince has an important matter to discuss."
The eunuch hesitated for a while. In the end, he still didn't dare to offend Jing Rong.
He hurriedly went to inform the Emperor.
However, after a while, he came out and bowed. "The Emperor summons Your Highness to the hall."
Only then did Jing Rong enter.
Inside, Wei Yi was writing very seriously.
A long silk paper was spread on the long table.
A line of words was already written on it.
He didn't expect Wei Yi's handwriting to be so good.
Not only was it good, but the strength of the brush was also just right.
The weight and urgency of the brush had a charm to it.
Jing Rong stood there, silently looking at it. His hands unconsciously clenched into fists under his sleeves.
When Wei Yi finished writing the last word, he raised his head and smiled at the eunuch.
He put down the brush.
He took the handkerchief from the eunuch and wiped his hands.
"Jing Rong, you came at the right time. Look at my words."
He walked to Jing Rong like a child and ordered the eunuch to pick up the paper.
The paper was very long and was held by four eunuchs.
It stood in front of Wei Yi and Jing Rong.
It was a very short poem.
Wei Yi recited, "The falling snow doesn't know the year and month. At this moment, no one wears clothes."
Fourteen words, concise and comprehensive.
It was written beautifully.
"Jing Rong, what do you think?" He inquired.
Jing Rong's face was cold as he looked at him.
"Your Majesty's handwriting is good, but it's a pity..."
He paused.
Wei Yi frowned and asked, "What's a pity?"
Jing Rong didn't speak. After a moment of silence, he walked to the table and picked up the brush that Wei Yi put down. He dipped it in the ink.
Then...
He added a few strokes on the paper.
He added a few words.
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