In the third year of Yong'an of the Great Jing Dynasty, Shen Qingci was unjustly accused during the imperial examination and exiled. Su Yunqing held her hand and waited; they fought against tre...
The traitor was caught and his innocence was redressed.
The news of Li Linfu's arrest spread throughout the capital, and the people applauded with joy. Shen Yanzhi and Su Mingyuan were even more moved to tears upon hearing the news. Shen Yanzhi's illness also improved significantly, and he immediately sent someone to the palace to inquire about Shen Qingci and Su Yunqing.
The emperor summoned Shen Qingci and Su Yunqing to the palace and inquired in detail about what had happened. Shen Qingci told the emperor in detail how Li Linfu had framed him, how he had embezzled military funds, and how he had colluded with the Xiongnu.
Upon hearing this, the emperor became even more enraged. He ordered Li Linfu to be handed over to the Court of Judicial Review for interrogation. The Minister of Judicial Review dared not delay and immediately interrogated Li Linfu. Faced with irrefutable evidence, Li Linfu could not deny his crimes and had no choice but to confess to them.
Ultimately, the Court of Judicial Review sentenced Li Linfu to death, confiscated all his property, and exiled his family three thousand li away. Those officials who colluded with Li Linfu also received their due punishment.
Shen Qingci's injustice was finally cleared. The emperor reinstated him to his official position and promoted him to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, in charge of reforming the bureaucracy. Su Yunqing was also bestowed the title of "Virtuous Lady" and received the emperor's commendation.
Shen Qingci and Su Yunqing returned to the Shen residence. The residence was brightly decorated and bustling with activity. Shen Yanzhi and Madam Shen were overjoyed to see their son and daughter-in-law return safely. The family was reunited, enjoying a warm and happy time together.
However, Shen Qingci did not forget the old servant and Lord Wang. He petitioned the emperor to exonerate the old servant and posthumously confer upon him the title of "Marquis of Loyalty and Valor"; and to restore Lord Wang's official position and bestow upon him a large sum of money. The emperor approved his request.
Shen Qingci also sent people to Ningguta to find the old servant's family, gave them generous compensation, and brought them to the capital for proper resettlement.