Chapter 231 Iron ore is extremely important and involves the lifeblood of a country.
Minister Su slowly raised his head, his face filled with fear. "Your Majesty, I really don't know. Someone must be obstructing this, deliberately confusing the public and framing me!"
"Thwarting this?" The emperor's eyes flashed coldly. "This morning, a mine collapsed, trapping over a dozen miners whose lives are uncertain. Tell me the reason. Who is behind this?"
Upon hearing this, Minister Su's face instantly turned as pale as paper, his lips began to tremble slightly, but he could not utter a word.
Prince Yong took a step forward, his eyes fixed on Minister Su, and he said coldly, "Minister Su, are you saying that I am interfering and that I have wronged you?"
"Or was it me who cut corners on the mines, causing the mine collapse? Are they deliberately framing you?"
Minister Su: "Your Majesty, that is not what I meant. I absolutely dare not do that!"
Prince Yong, however, was aggressive and said, "Don't blame me, could it be that the Emperor has wronged you?"
Minister Su was frightened by his words and kowtowed quickly. King Yong wanted to kill him!
"Your Majesty, I dare not..."
He kowtowed continuously, his forehead hitting the ground with a dull "bang bang" sound.
The Emperor glanced coldly at Minister Su. "After years of service, you've mastered the art of false reporting and exaggeration. I've been wrong to trust you all these years!"
"Your Majesty is wise. I really had no idea. I am loyal to Your Majesty, as the sun and the moon can attest!" Minister Su kowtowed and cried.
At this moment, Marquis Anyang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. There may be hidden secrets in this matter, and we need to investigate it carefully."
"The most urgent task is to rescue the people trapped in the mine immediately, otherwise their lives will be in danger. I volunteer to go to the mine personally and organize the rescue. I beg Your Majesty's permission!"
Before he could finish his words, he was angrily interrupted by the emperor. The emperor grabbed the memorial on the table and threw it at his feet.
"You asked for permission, what did you ask for? Do you really think I don't know that you married the Su family's legitimate daughter? Have you two colluded with each other all along to deceive me?"
Marquis Anyang's expression suddenly changed, and he knelt down hastily. "Your Majesty, I am loyal to you and will never bend the law just because of my relationship with my concubine. I hope your Majesty will understand!"
"This mining accident is of great importance. I simply care about the people and cannot bear to see innocent people suffer, so I volunteered!"
The Emperor was clearly furious and snorted coldly, "If you are truly loyal, you should avoid suspicion and stay in the Marquis' Mansion honestly."
Marquis Anyang fell to the ground, unable to get up. He wanted to say something, but he could only swallow his words back.
The sudden collapse of the mine was definitely not an accident; it was a trap set for them!
The emperor's eyes swept over the kneeling ministers in the hall, and the entire hall was eerily silent.
After a long pause, the Emperor said in a deep voice, "The Minister of Works will be dismissed and investigated effective immediately!" The rest of the officials will be demoted one level!"
All the ministers responded in unison, touching their foreheads to the ground in salute.
"As for the mine collapse, leave it to Prince Yong."
The Emperor looked at Prince Yong with trust in his eyes. "Old Uncle, you are always smart and capable. This matter is of great importance. More than a dozen lives are at stake. You must do your utmost to rescue them and thoroughly investigate the truth. Give me and the people of the world an explanation."
Iron ore is extremely important and involves the lifeblood of a country.
He would be most assured if he handed it over to Prince Yong...
Prince Yong stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and said solemnly, "I obey your command! I will do my utmost to live up to your majesty's trust."
The emperor rubbed his slightly aching head, waved his hand, and said tiredly: "Everyone, please leave." His voice was full of fatigue.
Over the years, the court had been plagued by one issue after another, leaving him exhausted and exhausted...
Minister Su and Marquis Anyang exchanged a glance, understood what was going on, and quickened their pace.
Both of them knew that today's events were just the beginning, and there would probably be more trouble to come.
Prince Yong's voice suddenly rang out, "Minister Su, if I really find out, will you dare to tamper with the iron mine? Your life will be over."
Minister Su paused, his back stiffened instantly, and cold sweat soaked his back again. He did not turn his head, but just mechanically continued to walk forward two steps.
Then the King of Yong called out to the Marquis of Anyang: "Marquis of Anyang, please stay."
Marquis Anyang paused, turned slowly, and forced a smile on his face, "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
King Yong stared at Marquis Anyang with a sharp gaze, and walked closer step by step, as if stepping on Marquis Anyang's heart.
"The Marquis's Mansion has suddenly formed a marriage with the Su family. Your Majesty is so lucky!" He changed the subject and said, "This time, I will treat everyone equally during the investigation. If the Marquis' Mansion is implicated in any way, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Marquis Anyang's expression changed slightly, and he quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness, please understand. Although I married the Su family's daughter, I have always been conscientious in my duties. I was also extremely anxious about this mining disaster, and my only concern was rescuing the people. I have absolutely no selfish motives."
Prince Yong snorted coldly: "I hope so."
"There are many people involved in this mine collapse. I will definitely uncover all the culprits. It's best if the Anyang Marquisate doesn't have any other thoughts. Otherwise, the consequences will be more than you can bear."
After saying this, King Yong looked deeply at Marquis Anyang, then turned around and strode away.
Marquis Anyang's face was gloomy and uncertain. He knew very well that since Prince Yong had already made such a harsh statement, he would definitely pay extra attention to the Marquis' Mansion. He would have to be more cautious in the future.
Minister Su complained bitterly, feeling like he was walking on the edge of a cliff. If he made even the slightest mistake his future would be ruined and his life would hang by a thread.
At this time, in Hongmeng Academy, two people were still talking.
"Will they send someone to destroy the evidence?" Chu Ruohan was indeed a little worried.
Gu Junze had an unfathomable smile on his lips, his eyes deep, "Lin Jingchuan has already sent people to keep an eye on him...
Chu Ruohan looked at Gu Junze's profile and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: This man's thoughts are so deep and his plans are so far-reaching that ordinary people cannot guess.
"Let's go back and rest. Someone will take care of the rest."
Gu Junze took Chu Ruohan's hand and walked into the house.
In the alley of West Street, Gu Chengyan walked hurriedly and soon came to an old wooden door.
He raised his hand and tapped lightly in a rhythm of three long and two short beats, his knuckles hitting the wooden door, making a dull sound.
"Squeak--" The door opened a crack. Gu Chengyan quickly glanced around and saw that there was no one around. He quickly went into the house and then quickly closed the door.
"Sir, why are you here suddenly?" The man in the house lowered the door bolt and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
Gu Chengyan looked anxious, "Go check quickly, is there any accident at the mine?"
The man saw his anxiety, nodded, and turned to leave.
With a "bang", the door was slammed open and a man rushed in in a panic, panting and with dust on his clothes.
"Oh no! The mine collapsed and more than a dozen people are trapped inside."
When Gu Chengyan heard this, he closed his eyes. Sure enough, something happened...
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