Seeing this scene, Yangliuqing's eyebrows twitched, and he put the silk back.
Ceng Zuimo looked at the people who had come in, and her heart relaxed slightly. A hint of color also appeared on Xiao Cui's face.
Liu Yizi glanced at Assistant Minister Zhao and waved his hand. "Take away all the people involved. The Secret Intelligence Division will officially take over this case."
"Wait!" Assistant Minister Zhao looked at Liu Yizi and said, "This is a case of my Ministry of Justice. Isn't your Secret Intelligence Division reaching too far?"
The Secret Intelligence Division only listened to the orders of the Emperor and had an aloof status. It could be said to be a sharp knife hanging over the heads of the officials. They had always acted without any scruples and were not liked by the officials. If they were to take away the people today, the Ministry of Justice would lose all face.
"What, does Official Zhao have a problem with my Secret Intelligence Division?" Liu Yizi asked.
Assistant Minister Zhao was speechless. He naturally could not speak carelessly. His expression became calm again as he looked at Liu Yizi and asked, "Then Official Liu, do you have the Emperor's decree?"
Liu Yizi lightly said, "The Secret Intelligence Division has the responsibility of supervising the officials and handling all cases. There is no need for the Emperor's decree."
"But the duties of the Secret Intelligence Division do not include interfering with the cases that the Ministry of Justice is trying in court, right?" Assistant Minister Zhao looked at him and said, "The trial of this case is about to end. If Official Liu has any objections, please speak later."
"Oh, it does not include?"
A voice came from outside the door. Yangliuqing's heart finally relaxed. Xiao Cui revealed a joyful expression, and Ceng Zuimo also looked over.
Assistant Minister Zhao looked over and was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed. He bowed and said, "This lowly official greets Your Highness!"
The people in the hall and the servants of the Ministry of Justice all lowered their heads and knelt down. MIngzhu waved her hand. "At ease."
"This lowly official did not know that Your Highness was coming and did not go out to welcome you. Please forgive me, Your Highness!" No matter what attitude Assistant Minister Zhao had just had, he could only temporarily put down everything at this moment. Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to the princess.
The Minister Counsellor of the Ministry of Rites of the Chen Family also stood up and bowed.
MIngzhu looked at him and said, "Today, I heard that such a serious case happened in the capital. Poisoning the relatives of court officials is a terrible thing. I have already asked my father to investigate this matter thoroughly. The Secret Intelligence Department will take over the case, and the Ministry of Justice will temporarily hand over all the files."
"But Your Highness …" Assistant Minister Zhao paused upon hearing this. MIngzhu looked at him and asked, "What other questions do you have?"
Assistant Minister Zhao's expression changed. He lowered his head and said, "No."
MIngzhu nodded and said, "Hand over everything related to this case to the Intelligence Department."
Li Yi looked at Zeng Zuimo and Xiao Huan and nodded slightly. He then said to Liu Yidong, "Take them all away."
Looking at the hall of the Ministry of Justice that had instantly become empty, Assistant Minister Zhao sighed. He looked at the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites and said, "Brother Chen, I will not be able to help you with what happens next. It's just a pity. I'm afraid that nephew's grievance is … "
Official Chen looked at him and asked, "Although I am in the Ministry of Rites, I have heard that this Liu Yidong is known as' Ghost King Liu '. There is no case that he cannot solve. Thus, His Majesty holds him in high regard and promotes him … Brother Zhao, why do you say this?"
Assistant Minister Zhao smiled and said, "The case only happened this morning, and the Ministry of Justice did not delay in the slightest. We immediately started the trial, but not long after, the Secret Intelligence Department arrived. Of the three people just now, one was Her Royal Highness, one was Prince Ning's son, and the other was County Uncle Li, who is deeply trusted by His Majesty. Why would the three of them appear here at the same time? Brother Chen, you don't really think that the Secret Intelligence Department is trying to solve the case, do you?"
"Could it be …" Official Chen's expression changed drastically when he heard this.
"What a pity …" Assistant Minister Zhao shook his head and said helplessly.
"Could it be that they want to protect the murderer of my son?" The middle-aged man's expression changed again and immediately became gloomy.
"I'm afraid that those two women have an inextricable connection with them." Assistant Minister Zhao thought for a moment and said, "If I remember correctly, the last time Young Duke Qin and Royal Prince Duanyang offended Her Royal Highness, it seemed to be because of a woman surnamed Ceng. And the relationship between County Uncle Li and that woman should … Official Chen should know."
"Even if I have to give up my official position, I cannot let my son suffer injustice!" The middle-aged man's expression was extremely gloomy as he said coldly, "The morning court has not ended. I will go find my colleagues in the Ministry of Rites and enter the palace to seek justice for my son!"
Assistant Minister Zhao nodded and said righteously, "The Secret Intelligence Department is becoming more and more arrogant. Now, they even dare to interfere with the investigation of the Ministry of Justice. Official Chen, rest assured, I will also contact my colleagues and report them to His Majesty!"
"Many thanks, Brother Zhao!" The middle-aged man said and hurriedly left.
Assistant Minister Zhao stood in the hall and watched as the middle-aged man's figure disappeared. He rubbed his chin and a mysterious smile appeared on his face.
"Go on, go on, the bigger the better!"
…
…
"Uncle-Master!" Yangliuqing immediately bowed to Li Yi after walking out of the Ministry of Justice.
Li Yi looked at her and asked, "They didn't do anything to you, did they?"
Yangliuqing smiled and said, "Fortunately, Uncle-Master came in time."
Li Yi nodded and looked back at Ceng Zuimo, saying, "I already know what happened. Stay in the Secret Intelligence Department for now. Don't worry, nothing will happen."
"You …" Ceng Zuimo's lips parted slightly and said, "Be careful."
Liu Yichang looked at Li Yi and said with cupped hands, "Official, I will take these girls back first. I fear there is something fishy about this case. I will carefully look through the records of the Ministry of Justice."
Li Yi nodded and said, "Get ready. I'm afraid we will have to enter the palace in a while."
After the people of the Secret Intelligence Department left with Ceng Zuimo and the others, Li Xuan looked back at him and asked with a frown, "Who is framing them?"
"It's hard to say, but there are not many people who would sacrifice the son of the vice minister of the Ministry of Rites and order an assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice." Li Yi thought about it and said, "It's not against them, it's against me."
"This Assistant Minister Zhao …" MIngzhu thought about it and looked at him. "He is usually very close to the King of Shu."
"Yes!" Li Xuan patted his head and said, "The one who hates you the most is, of course, the King of Shu. Because of you, he has become the laughingstock of the entire capital."
A thoughtful expression appeared on Li Yi's face. Recently, there had indeed been some strange situations around them, and some evidence did point to the King of Shu. However, he still didn't think that with the intelligence that the King of Shu had displayed in the past, he could have arranged such an incident.
However, there was no guarantee that he didn't have someone guiding him behind the scenes. But right now, the most important thing was to get to the bottom of this case and clear their names.
As for the King of Shu — after this incident, it was time to give him a big gift.
MIngzhu nodded and said, "No matter who is behind this, this should be what the mastermind wants to see. Let's go to the palace. It's still early in the morning, and I'm afraid that they are already prepared. Have you thought about how you are going to explain this to Father?"
Li Yi shook his head. Everything had happened so suddenly that he could only bring the people out of the Ministry of Justice first. As for the rest, he could only take it one step at a time.
…
In the King of Shu's manor, the King of Shu, who was slowly moving with the help of a maid, heard a servant's report. He couldn't help but widen his eyes and ask, "The son of the vice minister of the Ministry of Rites is dead. Li Yi brought the people of the Secret Intelligence Department to rescue the criminal. Now the people of the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Justice, and a large group of imperial censors are preparing to enter the palace to impeach him?"
The servant immediately nodded and said, "Your Highness, I just came back from the Ministry of Justice. The news is confirmed."
The King of Shu was stunned again. Then, he pushed away the maid who was supporting him and laughed, "Haha, you are courting death … Men, prepare the carriage. I want to enter the palace!"
After saying that, he strode forward.
"Your Highness, your leg!" The maid's expression changed and she immediately said.
Thump!
The King of Shu fell to the ground, hugging one of his legs. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he gritted his teeth and spat out a few words.
"Hurry! Prepare! The carriage!"
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