Now, the Fourth Prince arrived at Changchun Palace, and Lanqin asked, "Your Majesty, you have arrived."
Fourth Master held Lanqin's hand and sat in the main seat: "I have already drafted the charges against Nian Gengyao."
"Is the Emperor going to take action against Nian Gengyao?" Lanqin also knew that once the Nian family's 49th day memorial service was over, the Fourth Prince would take action against the Nian family.
"Yes. This day has finally come." The Fourth Prince gave a bitter smile: "Now that the Nian family's seven-ninth day memorial has passed, I no longer need to worry about anything. Back then, I never imagined that I would end up like this with the Nian family."
Lanqin comforted the Fourth Prince, saying, "Back then, Nian Gengyao did his best to assist the Emperor and was a good helper. After the Emperor ascended the throne, he fought on the battlefield and made great contributions to the Qing Dynasty, which is obvious to everyone. This is also the reason why you are unwilling to kill him. However, Nian Gengyao is arrogant because of his favor and completely disregards the laws of the court, which is also known to everyone. Therefore, in comparison, the Emperor must get rid of him in order to maintain the dignity of the royal family."
The Fourth Prince sighed: "I know all that you're saying, but I often think of Lady Nian lately. When she married into the Prince's Mansion, she was just an innocent and carefree young girl. At that time, I had a good relationship with Nian Gengyao, and he often came to the Prince's Mansion to discuss the future with me. Now everything has changed."
Lanqin grasped the Fourth Prince's hand, which was resting on the table, and pulled his face close to hers: "Your Majesty, please don't be so sad. Not everything has changed. Your Majesty still has me, and I will never change no matter what."
The Fourth Prince gently stroked Lanqin's face: "Yes, it is because of you that I am not like other emperors, a lonely man."
Lanqin couldn't bear to see the Fourth Prince so sad: "If the Emperor doesn't want to kill Nian Gengyao, then spare his life and exile him to Ningguta."
“No, Nian Gengyao’s crimes are heinous. If he is not dealt with severely, how can I explain this to the people of the world?” the Fourth Prince said.
“Since Your Majesty has made your decision, then I will not try to persuade you any further,” Lanqin said.
That night, the Fourth Prince stayed overnight at Changchun Palace.
The next day, during the morning court session, the Fourth Prince handed over the prepared charges against Nian Gengyao to the Dali Temple, instructing them to verify the evidence point by point.
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review knelt down to receive the imperial decree: "Your humble servant will certainly investigate the truth as soon as possible."
After the morning court session, the Fourth Prince took the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review to the Hall of Mental Cultivation alone.
"My dear minister, do you know why I summoned you here today?" the Fourth Prince asked.
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review guessed that the reason the Fourth Prince had summoned him was mostly because of Nian Gengyao, but he pretended not to know and wanted to hear what the Fourth Prince would say.
"Your Majesty, I am unaware of this. Please enlighten me," said the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.
The Fourth Prince specifically instructed the Court of Judicial Review to investigate thoroughly, "because I don't want the world or future generations to think I'm a traitor who crossed the river and then burned it. Therefore, the conviction of Nian Gengyao must be based on solid evidence. Do you understand?"
"Your Majesty, I understand. Please rest assured."
"If you understand, you may leave. I need to see the results quickly."
"Your humble servant takes his leave."
After the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review left, the Fourth Prince stayed in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, constantly reflecting on the events of the past few years.
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review took Nian Gengyao away from the palace prison and then had him escorted to the prison of the Court of Judicial Review.
"Nian Gengyao, do you still recognize me?" the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review asked.
Nian Gengyao looked up and was startled.
"Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, what brings you here?" Nian Gengyao asked.
"His Majesty has ordered me to handle your case," said the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.
Nian Gengyao never expected that the Emperor would summon the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review to deal with him. Only then did he realize that he was probably doomed this time.
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