The Imperial Censor was the first to voice his opposition, though his words, while seemingly righteous, were actually for his own benefit.
"Nonsense! Your Excellency, we have witnessed His Highness's growth firsthand. Even if His Highness suffers this injustice and remains in the imperial prison until the matter is clarified, this old minister will accept it. Otherwise, you may kneel and kowtow three times and have His Highness carried out in a grand sedan chair!"
"If you refuse to be punished, then you pedantic scholars should stop spouting those high-sounding lies!"
Grand Secretary Yang became more and more agitated as he spoke, as if he wanted to vent all the anger he had accumulated from kneeling all night.
"Alright, Lord Yang, there's no need for that. I don't feel resentful, but I'm just unwilling to accept that Commander Yan died without knowing the truth of the case. The assassin hasn't been caught either, so I'm still not satisfied."
"This case still needs to be investigated. My lords, there is no need to persuade me. I only wish for a peaceful and prosperous land, where the sun and moon shine brightly. I entrust the affairs of state to you two ministers recently. If there are any important matters, please go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to seek His Majesty's opinion first."
Gu Yifeng waved his hand, and the excuse he had prepared in his heart was now spoken out, which was quite refreshing. More importantly, after saying this, he could definitely sign in and cultivate in the Heavenly Prison with peace of mind.
Upon hearing his response, all the ministers fell silent. The two prime ministers reacted quickly, rising to take their leave first. Seeing this, the other ministers naturally did not linger and also departed.
The cabinet ministers were not worried at all. This prison was the safest place in the entire palace, and ordinary assassins would not have a chance to harm the crown prince.
That night, around midnight.
A figure dressed in dark official robes walked through the palace, circled around a few times, and then entered the prison, arriving in front of Gu Yifeng.
"Your Highness, are you really sure? The Second Prince's power is immense; it can't be dealt with overnight."
Under the candlelight, the man's features became clear; it was none other than the Right Chancellor, Fang Xuan.
"Hehe, as expected of Prime Minister Fang. When I was young, my father praised you highly, and today it seems that you truly have extraordinary abilities."
Gu Yifeng smiled slightly, not surprised by the newcomer, as if he had expected it.
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