Ordinary people hid at home, afraid to come out, while nobles couldn't sleep all night.
After a night of wind and snow, the Imperial Guards had already surrounded the Han and Shi families.
No one can escape it.
Lan Yongchang's confession included charges against the Han and Shi families for bribery and tax evasion.
Shi Jian walked out, looking very calm: "Shangguan Shen, what brings you to my humble abode so early in the morning?"
"Someone has reported that you, as the current prefect, have bribed officials and evaded taxes. I have been ordered to bring you back to the Imperial City Guard Office to investigate the case."
"Shen Shangguan, there must be some misunderstanding. My father is the Duke of Jin of the Great Song Dynasty. How could he do such a thing? Shen Shangguan, please understand."
Shi Jian appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was actually panicking.
"There's no misunderstanding. Please, Mr. Shi, come back with us."
"My father is the Duke of Jin!"
Shen Cui smiled and said, "The current dynasty once arrested a prince for corruption and tax evasion. Shi Dalang, there's no need for us to resort to force."
His face gradually turned as pale as paper.
"take away."
Upon seeing his elder brother being taken away, Shi Feng immediately turned around and rushed into the house to his father.
But before they arrived, they heard a heart-wrenching cry: "Master!"
His heart sank. He rushed in and saw his father lying dead on the bed.
Similarly, Han Duo was also invited to the Imperial City Guard Office.
A few days later, a memorial was sent to the capital city of Tokyo, and another memorial was placed on Yu Yunwen's desk in the Hall of State Affairs.
Before dawn, Ding Qiu, the Vice Minister of Revenue, stopped his carriage at the gate of Zhou Chao, the Commissioner of the Three Departments.
"Open the door quickly, I have important business with Master Zhou."
Zhou Chao got out of bed, dressed, and received Ding Qiu in the guest hall.
There was no one around.
"Lord Zhou, news has come from the Council of State Affairs that Guo Huaiyi has been arrested by Liu Yanzong, and most of the officials in the capital have been implicated. Li Gang has taken drastic measures over there!"
Zhou Chao's expression darkened.
"Lord Zhou, hurry to the palace to meet the Emperor."
"No rush. If we go to the palace to meet the emperor now, wouldn't that be like trying to hide something obvious?"
Zhou Chao frowned deeply: "The morning court session is about to begin."
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