The King of Joseon stood up and said, "Now is a time of crisis, and we must unite our efforts. If even I do not trust my own subjects, who will support me? Minister Zhang has been by my side for many years, always diligent and dedicated. At this time, I naturally trust him. So, Minister Zheng, please do not hesitate to tell me what you have found out, and I will make the decision for you."

"In that case, I won't say anything." Zheng Xuhong nodded, put down the box in his hand, and recounted the entire incident. Then he said, "I have someone keep an eye on the butler. Whether those words were Master Park's last words or not, no one knows."

"Everything in the box should be traceable. After all, it contains detailed account books, details of the people involved, and detailed addresses. All we need to do is arrest the person and investigate. I got this evidence from Kim Jong-min. He insists that it was Master Zhang and Park In-yong who conspired to not only embezzle and abuse power, but also force women into slavery and sell people to Japan. Furthermore, he insists that Master Zhang and Park In-yong conspired to murder Master Park Jung-yang."

The King of Korea stood up suddenly and his face became very ugly.

This time he didn't use anyone else. He went straight to Zheng Xuhong, took the box from Zheng Xuhong's hand, turned around and moved it to the throne, opened the box, and began to look through the evidence inside.

After reading it through, the King of Korea's expression became even uglier, so gloomy that it looked as if water was about to drip out of his eyes. He turned his head and glanced at Zhang Fu, his eyes flickering.

He now began to doubt whether Zhang Fu really did these things?

There was so much evidence here that even the members of Zhang Fu's family were described in great detail. For example, it was his brother-in-law who managed the business, and his son was also involved.

In this regard, the evidence is overwhelming. It's hard to say Zhang Fu himself didn't know. Furthermore, there are many letters written by Zhang Fu himself, some with his seal, which makes things even more complicated.

All the evidence points to Zhang Fu. Now the question is before him: should he save Zhang Fu?

If we agree to let Kim Jong-min take down Jang Bok, will we investigate this case?

Once the investigation begins, will other people be implicated besides Zhang Fu?

This is a big case. Once it gets out of hand, the court will be in chaos.

The King of Korea was very hesitant and somewhat regretted why he had to burst this abscess.

Zhang Fu's face looked even uglier.

Although the king's words were very nice, Zhang Fu did not feel confident at all.

"Your Majesty, can you let me see these evidences?" Zhang Fu said with a dark face, looking up at the King of Korea.

"Of course, no problem." The King of Korea nodded and said to Zheng Xuhong, "Zheng Aiqing, please show this evidence to Zhang Aiqing."

"Yes, my lord." Zheng Xuhong agreed and presented the evidence to Zhang Fu.

Zhang Fu picked up the evidence and quickly looked through it.

Ming Dynasty Embassy.

Song Xiang glanced at the information in her hand, turned around and walked into the house. Seeing Zhang Yu sitting there, she handed the information to him and said, "Take a look."

Zhang Yu took the intelligence, glanced at it, and said with a smile, "Very good, everything is going smoothly. These things are well done."

"I'm a little worried now." Song Xiang looked at Zhang Yu and said, "How do you know they won't reach some kind of agreement with the King of Korea to put this matter to rest?"

"Sure, as long as they declare Park Jung-yang and Park In-yong to have committed suicide, I have no problem with that." Zhang Yu laughed at this and said, "Do you know why His Majesty's words are always true? Why is the Emperor's decree never changed?"

"Isn't it because of your majesty's majesty?" Song Xiang said after thinking about it.

"That's just one aspect." Zhang Yu looked at Song Xiang and said, "Back in the Qin Dynasty, during Shang Yang's reforms, there was a very famous incident: the wooden poles erected at the city gates. This was all about trust. The emperor, in particular, had to be trustworthy so that his officials would feel at ease."

"The rewards and words the Emperor promised are valid, and this will reassure everyone. This matter has been made so public, how can it be hidden from anyone? If they want to keep it secret, won't we spread the news?"

"Once this matter is exposed, the nature of it will be terrible. Selling slaves to Japan, what a serious crime is this? For so many years, Korea has been fighting with Japan. Many people have been plundered by Japan. How many men in families have died in the war against Japan?"

"If the King of Joseon concealed this crime to protect Jang Bok, do you know what that would mean?"

"This means the Joseon king has lost faith in his officials and his people. Such a king is the epitome of incompetence. We have gained even more. In fact, I hope he does this. If he really says this, the consequences will be more terrible than the infighting in the court."

Song Xiang nodded thoughtfully before saying, "I see. There's another thing. The housekeeper in Park Zhengyang's house wants to leave, and Zheng Xuhong has already set her sights on him."

"Then let him withdraw." Zhang Yu said after thinking about it.

"Why not just kill him?" Song Xiang's eyes flashed with a cold light, and she said, "He's just a Korean. Park In-yong has already been killed, so he won't make any difference. If he dies now, the situation will become even more chaotic, and we can take advantage of the situation to fish in troubled waters."

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