Chapter 392 The Emperor and Empress at Court
Amending the law is a matter of great importance.
Officials from all departments were ordered to cooperate.
Many harsh laws have been put out into the open.
Under these harsh laws, how many people have been tortured into confessing and thus become victims of wrongful convictions?
And how many officials have profited from this?
After the decree was issued, a large number of wronged victims began to emerge in government offices throughout the Jin state.
The crowd was outraged.
This matter is far beyond the scope of the Hanlin Academy.
Lang Qingfeng submitted another memorial, requesting the three judicial departments and the Thousand Birds Guard to jointly assist in the investigation.
The Thousand Bird Guard is directly under His Majesty's jurisdiction, and branch offices are now being established in various prefectures and counties.
Your Majesty can clearly know the true situation in each prefecture and county.
There was widespread anxiety and unease in officialdom.
Wei Liangchen was demoted three ranks and has now been reduced from Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice to a minor official.
But no one dared to underestimate him.
After all, his uncle was the military governor of Huainan, a highly important minister of His Majesty.
As long as Wei Ziming remains in power, it's only a matter of time before Wei Liangchen is reinstated.
When had Wei Liangchen ever suffered such humiliation?
He sat in the study with a gloomy expression.
Madam Wang, Wei Liangchen's wife, came in carrying a bowl of ginseng soup.
"My husband, you must be tired from handling official documents. I've prepared some ginseng soup for you."
Wei Liangchen looked up at Wang Shi, a well-bred lady, dignified and polite.
After marrying him, she managed the household affairs very well.
She is a qualified matriarch.
Even if their marriage wasn't based on love back then.
But Wang's meticulous care over the years has deeply moved him.
They weren't exactly deeply in love, but they certainly treated each other with respect.
He took the ginseng soup, his eyes darkening as he lowered them.
But his uncle ordered him to kill Wang Shi!
Wei Ziming and his group also received news from the capital while on their way.
After reading the letter, he threw it into the fire.
His Majesty has finished dealing with the powerful families and is now planning to target the officialdom.
Those from established families who rise to prominence are easily eliminated.
However, the personnel in officialdom are complex and varied.
If Your Majesty were to make a big show of mobilizing the officialdom, it would surely provoke a united resistance.
So I came up with this excuse.
Wei Liangchen was the one who stood up and was the one who started this whole thing, so he should be punished.
But the demotion was merely His Majesty's way of appeasing them, meaning that the Wei family would still be employed.
His Majesty cannot currently employ the Lu family.
The Wei family still has great uses.
Wei Ziming's eyes darkened; their emperor was truly making the most of everything.
Wei Ziming was not the only one to receive the message.
Xiao Yuanyi, who returned to Beijing with them, also received the news.
A hint of sarcasm curled at the corner of her lips.
Place the letter in a teacup and light it.
He then leaned against the side of the carriage.
She sighed as she played with the joy bracelet in her hand.
Moon City, Moon City.
What kind of virtuous person is Qin Jinzhi, whom you follow?
She can even exploit the dead.
Whether they are so-called partners or saviors.
Qin Jinzhi squeezed every last bit of value out of them.
Qin Jinzhi probably wished for Lang Mingyue's death long ago.
In this way, she would have an excuse to make trouble in the officialdom.
They even came up with some excuse to amend the law.
The State of Jin is about to be thrown into chaos by Qin Jinzhi.
What's the difference between her and someone like that?
Qin Jinzhi is an ambitious person, and how could an ambitious person be a kind person?
Xiao Yuanyi put the Joyful Bracelet on her wrist.
The most uncontrollable thing in this world is human nature.
She was unmoved even when her own brother was killed.
But when Yuecheng cut off his own arm to save her, she still felt a pang of reluctance.
She seemed to understand why Qin Jinzhi had buried that actress in the Qin family cemetery.
A person, regardless of status or rank, simply passes on kindness to others equally.
But Yuecheng is different; Yuecheng is not a kind person.
He gave her what little kindness he had.
I don't care about her so-called destiny.
I gave her a bracelet of joy.
He wished her peace and happiness.
No wonder people like good people.
She really didn't like this feeling.
However, just as Yuecheng said, she dared to admit her feelings.
Once her grand plan is complete, Yuecheng will naturally come to her side.
This time, Yuecheng's attack on her was merely a ruse.
But what if he were to block her path again for Qin Jinzhi's sake?
It can only be said that they were destined to meet but not to be together.
Just then, someone knocked on the carriage.
"Little Master, we will be heading to the capital tomorrow. I have already prepared a house for you. Once the Wei family matter is settled, the wedding will be arranged."
Xiao Yuanyi pushed open the car window. "Lord Wei, the capital is now full of spies from that princess. If she finds out, my master and Lord Wei's plans may go wrong."
Wei Ziming looked at Xiao Yuanyi's beautiful face and pondered for a moment.
“Young master, you have considered everything carefully. In that case, you may come into the mansion with me.”
After Wei Ziming left, Xiao Yuanyi put on a cold expression again.
She still doesn't fully know the extent of Qin Jinzhi's influence in the capital.
Qin Jinzhi must not notice.
Therefore, entering the Wei residence is the safest option.
Qin Jinzhi was so busy at Qianniaosi that her feet barely touched the ground.
Before they knew it, the day arrived when the emperor and empress would hold court together.
A phoenix chair has been added next to the dragon throne above the main hall.
Granny Li never expected that one day she would appear in the main hall.
After all, he had served the Empress for many years, so he still possessed a certain composure.
The court officials were already somewhat prepared for the emperor and empress to be in court together, but seeing the empress sitting right next to the emperor still made many people resentful.
But the woman standing next to the Empress—if you offend her, you might have a chance to live; but if you offend the Empress, that madman could slaughter your entire family.
The madman stood beside the queen.
Now that the Emperor and Empress are in court together, both commanders of the Thousand Birds Division are on duty.
Eunuch Hong stepped forward and said, "If you have something to report, please do so; otherwise, the court may adjourn!"
Lang Qingfeng immediately stepped forward and said, "I have something to report."
He stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, Your Majesty, since the revision of the law began, there have been numerous cases of wrongful convictions and victims. Due to a shortage of manpower, the revision of the law has not been able to proceed smoothly. I implore Your Majesty and Your Majesty to send more manpower.”
The emperor pondered for a moment, then turned to the empress and asked, "What does the empress think?"
The court officials had different thoughts.
The new broom sweeps clean, and the empress participates in court affairs for the first time.
It would be best if no absurd orders were issued.
The Empress's gaze was sharp as she looked at the assembled court officials.
"Since it is a matter of solving cases, then we must not be afraid of powerful figures. Who is more capable than the princes?"
The crown prince frowned slightly.
The court officials were astonished.
These princes were all sons of other concubines.
Empresses and concubines throughout history have always feared that princes born to other concubines would gain power.
The Empress actually took the initiative to suggest that the princes attend court.
As long as the princes ascend to the throne, it means they can cultivate their own factions.
The Empress announced in a loud voice, "From this day forward, all princes who have reached adulthood shall enter the court to participate in political affairs. What do you think, Langqing?"
Lang Qingfeng immediately said, "That's excellent! If the princes participate in the investigation, this matter will surely be resolved quickly. Your Majesty is wise!"
Qin Jinzhi's courtiers immediately spoke in unison: "Your Majesty is wise."
The Empress's expression remained unchanged, and she then spoke:
"Besides changing the harsh laws, those policies that violate human sentiment but not the law also need to be revised."
The order was issued that anonymous reporting offices be set up in all localities' Thousand Bird Bureaus, allowing the people to anonymously report wrongdoings.
Then, the Thousand Birds Bureau would compile the information and submit it to the imperial court, cooperating with Lang Qing's actions.
Qin Jinzhi stepped forward and bowed very respectfully.
"My lord, I obey the order!"
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