Don't wait until your pleas for leniency fail and you end up getting implicated instead. Every family has a good-for-nothing descendant.
No, no, we must go back and investigate immediately. We can't wait for things to be exposed and reported to the Emperor.
Just as the ministers were in turmoil, but all thought the matter was settled—
The Emperor has spoken again!
"Jiang Cheng's family is not well-managed; he is unworthy of being the emperor's brother-in-law and is not fit to be an official."
However, considering his good attitude in admitting his mistake, he was demoted to Vice Minister of Revenue; if he commits another offense, he will be dismissed from all official positions.
The Emperor's words shocked everyone once again!
After all, the Jiang family was promoted by the Emperor himself, and the Empress was deeply favored by the Emperor.
Isn't Your Majesty afraid that if you do this, you won't be able to explain it to the Empress when you return to the inner palace?
Or perhaps...
The Empress must have offended the Emperor somehow, which is why the Jiang family is being suppressed like this?
Unfortunately, among so many people present, not a single one dared to question the Emperor's decision.
After all, those princes and grandsons who failed in the struggle for the throne were all sent to be reincarnated by the emperor, so what are they?
Jiang Cheng was completely baffled. He was demoted for killing his son out of nowhere, and there had been no prior rumors. Who knew what was going on?
But facing the emperor's imposing gaze, he could only kowtow and express his gratitude.
"Your Majesty, I am grateful for your great kindness. I will be more careful in my words and deeds and restrain my family in the future."
"Yes, all my beloved ministers should take this as a warning."
"Your humble servant obeys the decree."
After dealing with the Jiang family, Sheng Jin felt much better.
Thinking that he had finished dealing with most of the government affairs for the day, it was time to retire from court and review the memorials. So he looked at Bai Qing beside him.
"Bai Qing".
"If you have something to say, please speak; otherwise, the court may adjourn."
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