"Reporting to the Emperor, all of Wang Weimin's actions were committed by him alone, and the witness statements have been compiled into a book."
"Furthermore, Wang Weimin himself has confessed his guilt and committed suicide in the prison last night."
Shangguan Du felt a little angry when he thought about Wang Weimin cheating on him.
"Suicide is too easy for him. According to his crime, he should be cut into pieces and executed by slow slicing."
"And the Wang family, knowing full well his crimes, instead of exposing them, they conspired with him. They all deserve to die."
"Come here, hang Wang Weimin's body on the city wall and expose it for three days as a punishment."
"All male members of the Wang family were executed, and the women were exiled to the border, never to return to the capital."
After the emperor gave the order, the Han and Yuan families, who were close to Prince Yu, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Shangguan Lingyun sneered and then suggested finding a suitable candidate to replace him.
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Personnel is an indispensable part of the imperial court. The position of Shangshu cannot remain vacant. I hope Your Majesty will give your instructions on the new candidate."
Shangguan Du glanced at all the civil and military officials in the court, and then asked a question.
"Who do you think is the most suitable person to take on the position of Shangshu?"
After Shangguan Du finished speaking, he stopped talking, and the officials below began to discuss.
The Ye, Li, and Qin families, who were close to the prince, remained silent.
The Yuan and Han families on Shangguan Yu's side were a little impatient.
"Your Majesty, I think Han Wei, the Minister of Personnel, is the most suitable candidate."
Yuan Ruguang spoke first and suggested that Wang Weimin's subordinate Han Lin should take the responsibility.
Shangguan Lingyun curled his lips and looked at him, then asked.
"I wonder, Lord Yuan, what do you think Han Lin has the ability to overwhelm other officials in the Ministry of Personnel?"
"Or is it that Han Lin was promoted because he is the biological father of Prince Yu's concubine?"
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