"Your Majesty, I have an important matter to report."
Chen Qingwan nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.
Liu An raised his head, glanced at the ministers standing on both sides, and then continued:
"Last night, the Prime Minister's residence was attacked by villains. Important documents inside were severely damaged, and there were heavy casualties within the residence..."
As Liu An spoke, he deliberately wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief, looking heartbroken.
After hearing this, Chen Qingwan raised an eyebrow slightly and asked calmly:
Who is it?
Liu An took a deep breath and said indignantly:
"All indications suggest that this attack was carried out by Lu Yan, the magistrate of Shannan County!"
"This man is extremely arrogant, disregards the law, and treats the imperial laws as nothing!"
"Now they have become even more audacious, openly attacking the residence of the current prime minister. Their crime deserves death!"
Other ministers echoed this sentiment.
"What the Prime Minister says is absolutely right!"
"Lu Yan's actions are utterly lawless!"
"Severe punishment is necessary to appease public anger!"
Chen Qingwan sat upright on the dragon throne, her phoenix eyes slightly narrowed.
Listening to Liu An's tearful complaints, he sneered inwardly.
That old fox secretly used my army to arrest Lu Yan in Shannan Prefecture.
She was outmaneuvered by Lu Yan, and now she's playing the victim.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Chen Qingwan feigned surprise.
"This Lu Yan has quite the nerve."
Upon hearing this, Liu An was secretly delighted.
It seems the Empress is also dissatisfied with Lu Yan; Lu Yan is doomed now!
"Your Majesty, please be wise! Lu Yan's actions are blatant disrespect for imperial authority and are an unforgivable crime!"
Liu An added fuel to the fire.
"Since that's the case..."
Chen Qingwan drew out her words, her gaze sweeping over the assembled officials below the throne.
"Punish!"
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