The King of Shu had just sprained his ankle a few days ago. At this moment, he was supported by two servants and limped towards the Political Hall.
"Your Highness, please slow down …"
The imperial physician said that Your Highness should focus on recuperation these days and avoid walking. The servant said worriedly.
The King of Shu waved his hand and said righteously, "Why slow down? There was a murder case in the Chen Family. Someone wanted to play favoritism and protect the suspect. Minister Counsellor Chen is loyal to I. If I stand by and do nothing, won't I disappoint him and the other officials in the court?"
The servant thought that the King of Shu was just trying to hit County Uncle Li when he was down. When he heard the news, he hurried over and showed an expression of being touched by the King of Shu.
"Hurry up. The morning court assembly is about to end." The King of Shu tidied his clothes and was about to walk up the stairs.
The morning court assembly had been delayed until very late. If it was delayed any longer, he might not be able to see some interesting scenes.
At this moment, the sound of noisy footsteps could be heard from within the hall.
"The court assembly is ending?"
Seeing this, the King of Shu was startled and showed some disappointment.
At the same time, hundreds of officials walked out of the hall with different expressions.
Many things had happened in the morning court assembly today. The son of the Minister Counsellor of the Ministry of Rites was poisoned to death. Assistant Minister Zhao of the Ministry of Justice took a huge amount of bribes and played favoritism and played favoritism. County Uncle Li was implicated. The mastermind behind the scenes had yet to be revealed …
Of course, the terror of the Secret Intelligence Bureau had once again refreshed the bottom line in their hearts.
The Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice was really finished this time. Not only that, from the last few words of the Emperor, it could be speculated that this time the Ministry of Justice would usher in a major change of personnel. Liu Yiyi would temporarily take the position of Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice. Among the six ministries, Zhao Guangyuan, who originally belonged to the King of Shu and Prime Minister Qin and was likely to become the Minister of the Ministry of Justice in the future, would face the double investigation of the Supreme Court and the Secret Intelligence Bureau. No one knew how many officials would be involved.
As for the person who manipulated everything behind the scenes with the corruption of Zhao Guangyuan, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, to frame County Uncle Li and poison the son of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, although he still didn't show up and didn't leave too many traces or clues, the officials knew that except for a limited number of people, no one had the motive or ability to do such a thing.
Everyone had seen the conflict between County Earl Li and the King of Shu. Of course, they were the ones who wanted to get rid of him.
However, the King of Shu was less likely to be the culprit, because the Chen Family was also on the King of Shu's side. In order to make trouble for Mr. Li, the King of Shu killed a young master of the Chen Family and an assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice. Ordinary people wouldn't do such a thing that harmed others without benefiting themselves. The King of Shu shouldn't hate Mr. Li that much, right?
When the courtier in front was about to walk down the steps, he was blocked by someone.
The one blocking their way was the King of Shu.
After a short moment of shock, an official immediately bowed and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the King of Shu."
The King of Shu put away the disappointment on his face and nodded. He asked, "I heard that the son of Lord Chen of the Ministry of Rites was killed and the Secret Intelligence Office shielded the suspect. What's the result?"
At this time, his face was full of righteousness. He thought to himself that he had seen a lot of schemes of emperors in the past two days. At this moment, it was the best time to win people's hearts.
The official looked up at the King of Shu with a trace of disbelief in his eyes. After a while, he said in a low voice, "This case … has been solved by the Secret Intelligence Office."
When he finished speaking, the courtiers behind him looked at the King of Shu in a different way.
"Solved?"
The King of Shu was stunned when he heard this. More officials had already walked out from the opposite side.
Prime Minister Qin didn't show any expression on his face. He looked at the King of Shu suspiciously and left directly.
The Minister Counsellor of the Ministry of Rites was pale and had a complicated look in his eyes. He didn't even salute. When he passed by the King of Shu, his whole body bent.
When half of the courtiers passed by him, he felt the different kinds of eyes and strange expressions of the people. The King of Shu's face showed confusion.
"They are all … What's wrong?"
…
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" In a garden behind Lizheng Hall, Li Yi bowed to Emperor Jing.
"You don't have to thank me." Emperor Jing waved his hand and said, "You are now a county uncle. How could you be schemed against like this? Can you be a little more careful and cause less trouble for me …"
"I …" Li Yi wanted to say that he was also very helpless. He didn't provoke anyone. In the last two times, he was bullied and had to defend himself passively. The other time, he couldn't control his domineering aura at will. Did the other party have to be so ruthless?
Emperor Jing waved his hand and interrupted him. He said, "Do you know who is behind this matter?"
"I don't know for the time being." Li Yi shook his head.
Even Liu Yizhong didn't find any clues. In his heart, he only had a few guesses.
But those guesses were not suitable to be said on this occasion.
"You are still a little reckless in this matter. I will let the Supreme Judiciary and the Secret Intelligence Department thoroughly investigate this matter." Emperor Jing looked at him and said, "I have handed the Ministry of Justice to Liu Yizhong. You also help me to keep an eye on it. One of the six ministries should be so corrupt. I can't escape the blame …"
After saying a few words, Emperor Jing sat down in the pavilion. He covered his chest and an abnormal blush appeared on his face. He said, "You go back first …"
Then he thought of something and said, "In the future, when you play chess with Shouning, you are not allowed to cheat."
"If I don't cheat, I can't play …" Li Yi sighed in his heart. The arrogant Lolita was stupid and cute in other aspects, but she was talented in chess. As a teacher, if he lost to his student, how could he save his face?
He didn't know how the old emperor was born. Except for the King of Shu, his sons and daughters were all better than the other. No wonder he was so unpopular.
When he walked out of the garden, Li Xuan came up to him and asked him to wait for him at the palace gate. Before he reached the palace gate, he chased him from behind and waved the token in his hand as if showing off. He asked, "Can the Secret Intelligence Department enter the Ministry of Works at will and read the drawings?"
Li Yi waved his hand. "The Secret Intelligence Department can't, but you can."
He could even give the token of the Secret Intelligence Department's commander, so the drawings of the Ministry of Works were nothing.
Li Xuan put away the token and said seriously, "This time, the Cui family and King Hui are the most likely culprits, and the King of Shu is also very likely. Prime Minister Qin can't let Qin Yu do whatever he wants. If you find anything, you must tell me. Don't act rashly."
"Don't worry." Li Yi waved his hand and said.
There were many things to do next, so there was no time to waste here. Zeng Zuimo and Yangliuqing should have returned home by now. This time, they must have been very shocked.
He had to ask the Secret Intelligence Department to send more people to keep an eye on that place. Although no matter who was behind the scenes, they probably wouldn't make any moves in the short term. But if they could easily poison the son of the Minister of Rites, it was hard to say that they wouldn't do something even more outrageous in their madness.
He went to Willow Alley first. The people from the Secret Intelligence Department had already sent them home. Wan Ruoqing had also returned. It wasn't until she saw Li Yi that the worried expression on her face disappeared.
Li Yi didn't stay there for long, because there were more important things to do next.
The twists and turns that could affect the entire court only lasted a few hours. However, although it seemed calm on the surface, no one knew how many unseen undercurrents were surging inside …
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