As soon as Ji Tiansheng arrived, the civil and military officials spontaneously lined up in two rows. Yan Li stood at the very back, almost standing outside the hall.
Under the piercing gazes of the two armed guards, he lazily leaned against the door of the hall. The early morning sun shone on him, making him feel very comfortable.
Although Ji Tiansheng was sitting relatively far away, he also saw this scene and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Who didn't think of a way to get to the front of the court? But he, on the other hand, only cared about leisure. He was truly extremely mischievous.
She quickly retracted her gaze and said, "Li Yong, how is the progress of Ye Shiqing's case?"
Li Yong immediately stepped forward and bowed. "Your Majesty, the Ye family runs a tea business in Jiangnan. Ye Shiqing was from a branch family, but because he disobeyed the main family, his name was removed from the family register. We haven't been in contact for many years. I was afraid that it was a trap, so I captured a few people and interrogated them.
Just a few people? Almost the entire family was wiped out.
Li Yong paused and continued, "We couldn't find too many clues on Ye Shiqing. Either he is too secretive, or he has nothing to do with the underworld, but the person who saved him …"
"I know," Ji Tiansheng interrupted him. "Even if he is innocent, his temperament is not suitable to continue being an official. Moreover, he betrayed me on the spot, treating me and the Great Xia Dynasty as nothing. This person must be eliminated."
Li Yong smiled. "I have already ordered a wanted poster. I believe that as long as he is still in the Divine Prefecture, there is nowhere for him to escape."
At this time, a guard outside the hall strode in. "Your Majesty, the Martial God has arrived."
"Summon him!" Ji Tiansheng's eyes flashed.
"Summon Wang Ba!" the governor eunuch immediately shouted.
Yan Li suddenly felt a chill run down his back, as if he was being stared at by a ferocious beast. His spine suddenly straightened, and he couldn't help but look back.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The sound of the golden-winged dragon-scale boots hitting the marble floor rang in his heart like a drum, and then a face appeared on the platform. It was the face of a weather-beaten middle-aged man.
His face was resolute and cold, just like the marble under his feet. No matter how long it was exposed to wind and rain, it would not change.
His footsteps were steady and full of courage, as if even if the sky collapsed, he would be able to push it back. That kind of strong conviction was rooted in his bones, unwavering.
When he stood at the entrance of the hall, the entire Supreme Harmony Hall immediately quietened down, so much so that one could hear a pin drop.
The terrifying aura of a peerless warrior poured into the Hall of Supreme Harmony like an avalanche. Yan Li was the closest to it, and he almost suffocated on the spot. His body stiffened, and his eyeballs didn't even dare to move. It took him a lot of effort to take a breath of fresh air.
This was the Martial God Wang Ba who was ranked seventh on the Asura List?
Even though they had been at odds for many years, this was the first time they had seen the true body.
Wang Ba's pressure was not because of his cultivation, but because he had a spirit that could devour the mountains and rivers. He also had the Murderous Qi that he had accumulated for more than ten years on the battlefield. That was why he had such an effect.
The armor clanked. He had come wearing armor.
The sinister black armor was the Tiger King Armor unique to the dynasty. It could block a full-powered attack from a first-grade martial artist. It was expensive to build and only important generals in the army were qualified to wear it.
Wang Ba walked to the front of the emperor but did not kneel. He only stood and cupped his fists. "Your subject, Wang Ba, was ordered to return to the court and did not take off my armor. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Ji Tiansheng said indifferently, "General Wang must have had a hard journey. Have a seat. — — Li Yong, continue. "
After all, he was an expert ranked seventh on the Asura List and the pillar of the dynasty. Even if he was suspected of colluding with the underworld, he would still be treated with extra courtesy before it was proven.
Li Yong waited for Wang Ba to sit down before he said, "Yes, the matter of Zhang Huanfa colluding with the underworld has been confirmed. We found a lot of evidence in his house. Currently, his wife, Wang Lian, has been temporarily detained in the Judicial Department. The Zhang Clan's influence in the capital has been uprooted. All the men over fifteen were killed on the spot and the women became prostitutes for the officials."
Ji Tiansheng said, "That is the truth. Does General Wang have anything to say?"
"Your subject has nothing to say," Wang Ba said.
Ji Tiansheng frowned.
At this moment, the old man standing in the first position of the generals stood out and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, General Wang believes that the matter of Zhang Huanfa colluding with the underworld is undeniable. However, he knows nothing about this matter."
This person was around sixty years old and was the Grand Marshal Wei Yong, who was in charge of the world's military.
"Duke Wei really knows General Wang like the back of your hand." At this moment, the old man standing in the first position of the civil officials stood out and said with a smile.
This person was about the same age as Wei Yong. He was thin and had bright eyes. He was Li Boyong, the powerful minister of state and Wei Yong's sworn enemy.
Wei Yong glanced at him indifferently and said noncommittally, "General Wang just doesn't like to talk."
"Your Majesty, what should I say or should I say? What does Duke Wei think?" Li Boyong said meaningfully.
Wei Yong ignored him and bowed to Ji Tiansheng. He said, "Your subject has sent people to investigate. There is evidence that Zhang Huanfa colluded with the underworld before he married Wang Lian."
"Bring it up." Ji Tiansheng said.
Wei Yong immediately took out a letter and handed it to the governor eunuch. The governor eunuch then handed it to Yang An. After Yang An checked that there were no problems, he finally handed it to Ji Tiansheng.
After reading it, Ji Tiansheng nodded. "If this letter is true, the evidence is indeed valid."
Wei Yong said, "Your subject has asked a professional papermaker to verify it. It was indeed written to Yu Xingzhi twenty years ago. At that time, the two of them had already known each other and were both bribed by the underworld."
Yan Li's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Zhang Huanfa was also involved in the massacre?
But on second thought, he felt that it was wrong. If he was also involved, there was no reason for Yu Xingzhi not to tell him his identity. If he knew this secret, he would have told Ji Tiansheng long ago.
Li Boyong's eyes moved. A civil official behind him immediately stood out and questioned, "Your Majesty, even if the premise of all this is true, how can you prove that General Wang wasn't bribed later? Twenty years is a long time, isn't it? "
"Does General Wang have anything to say?" Ji Tiansheng asked.
Wang Ba was still unmoved. "Your subject has nothing to say."
Seeing that Ji Tiansheng's expression was not right, Yang An immediately shouted angrily, "General Wang, the return to the court this time is of great importance. If you can't escape with your innocence, I'm afraid that the Wushen Mansion will be implicated …"
Wang Ba suddenly stood up. Yang An was so scared that his face turned pale and he quickly stepped back.
"Before that, shouldn't you give me an explanation for the murder case of the Wushen Mansion?" he said lightly.
"What, what murder case?" Yang An stammered.
The murder case itself was under the jurisdiction of the capital governor. His sudden question made no one understand the situation.
Yang An quickly remembered Wang Yuanqing who died in Mount Kunyuan. He continued, "Your son died in the Academy's internal examination. This is the rule of the Academy. Just like the Martial Arts Arena, life and death are all fated. They are both set up by the Martial Emperor. Are you going to go against the Martial Emperor's will and pursue this matter?"
Wang Ba said, "What a good-for-nothing. If he dies, then so be it. I'm talking about the steward of the mansion, Wan Wanxing."
"That, that …" Yang An was stunned and didn't know how to answer.
Wang Ba continued, "Up until now, the murderer still hasn't been found. This makes me doubt the security of the capital. Why can't the underworld get rid of them? I'm afraid it has something to do with the ability of the person in power. "
He actually questioned Ji Tiansheng on the spot. The entire court was in an uproar.
Ji Tiansheng's face turned cold, but he didn't lose his temper. He said, "The murderer has already been found, but it was self-defense. How are you going to pursue it?"
"Where's the evidence? Also, who is this person? Can you tell me who he is? "Wang Ba pressed.
Ji Tiansheng raised his eyebrows and said, "What if I say no?"
The temperature in the main hall suddenly dropped to freezing point. The civil and military officials didn't even dare to breathe loudly. They looked at Wang Ba without blinking, wondering how he would react.
Just as everyone was on tenterhooks, Wang Ba smiled and said, "Your Majesty is the ruler of the world. Your words are priceless. If you say no, what else can I do? However, Your Majesty won't let me see the murderer, and you can't provide any evidence. How can you convince me? "
He was summoned back for questioning, but he unexpectedly turned the tables.
All the civil and military officials in the court were looking at Ji Tiansheng. They wanted to see how the young emperor would deal with Wang Ba.
Although Ji Tiansheng was in charge of this dynasty, there were very few people who were truly of the same mind as her. They were only temporarily suppressed by her forceful hand. If an opportunity appeared, such as her prestige being swept to the ground, she would probably be instantly taken over.
Ji Tiansheng was obviously aware of her situation, but whether she agreed or not at this time, there would be terrible consequences, so she felt helpless.
"Aiyaya, to think that Lord Martial God would think so highly of me. I'm really overwhelmed by the favor."
At this moment, a sloppy voice came from the main hall.
Wang Ba looked back and saw a young man without an official's robe walking toward him. He frowned and said, "Who are you?"
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