Even if Qin Canghai really had an opinion, how could he dare to say it?
After the court session, Jiang Zhuo returned to the Dali Temple first. Following the clues found by Changfeng, he traced the case all the way to the Shangguan family in Suzhou. It was not until the sun began to set that he had time to enter the palace.
Jiang Zhuo sat at the desk, reviewing memorials for Shen Qing, while she half-reclined on the couch, reading information about puppeteers.
"Now that the assassin has been caught, shall I help you interrogate him?"
"No need. His confession isn't the only way to trace Shangguan Qian. I already have some clues." Jiang Zhuo finished reviewing the last memorial. "How is Beishan doing?"
"They built their lair on the cliff halfway up the mountain. I have to think carefully about how to lay it out." Shen Qing picked up the topographic map next to him, frowning, his eyes revealing contemplation and worry.
It is built on a cliff halfway up the mountain, so there must be other entrances, otherwise how can they transport the refining materials they need?
This cliff is in a dangerous position, easy to defend but difficult to attack. If we attack by force, we will suffer heavy losses. But if we don't attack, it will definitely not work.
"I have an idea." Jiang Zhuo looked at Chen Qing.
"Tell me."
"Recently, Qin Wanming's people have been traveling to Qingzhou frequently again. I'm afraid he's trying to reopen the Child Pharmaceutical Case. With all the turmoil in the capital, neither you nor I can spare the attention to Qingzhou. How about we openly hand this matter over to Qin Wanming and let them find a way to eliminate the puppets?"
Shen Qing's eyes lit up, that's okay.
Because of what she and Jiang Zhuo had done, the Qin family was mistakenly considered an accomplice of the Shen family. Later, after Shen Qing ascended the throne, he acted decisively, purging many of the Qin family's ministers from the court. Now, Qin Canghai's prestige within the court was far less than Jiang Ling's, and the Qin family had begun to decline.
Qin Wanming has recovered and started to make trouble again.
Well, find him something to do.
"Good idea. I'll draft a memorial now."
Jiang Zhuo stood up, walked over to her and touched her head. "I'm taking people to the Shangguan family in Suzhou. Do you need me to bring you anything?"
"Oh, those who are willing do not need to be taught, and those who are not willing cannot be taught. Lord Jiang, it's up to you." Shen Qing curled his lips and spoke in a gloomy tone.
"Okay, I'll take your advice!" Jiang Zhuo sat down next to her and looked at him expectantly. "Your Majesty, Suzhou is quite far away."
"I know, so you have to leave quickly." Shen Qing said without raising his head.
"Is this piece of rag more beautiful than me?" Jiang Zhuo raised his hand to cover her eyes and said with a slightly dissatisfied tone, "After becoming the emperor, Qingqing really forgot about me."
Shen Qing raised her eyes upon hearing this, looked into his eyes and smiled, then raised her fingers and pinched his chin, “Jiang Zhuo, you are definitely a top-notch demon concubine.”
"I have been determined since I was a child to be a man who brings disaster to the country and the people." Jiang Zhuo raised his eyebrows at Shen Qing.
Shen Qing couldn't help but gasp.
She finally understood why the sentence "From now on, the king will no longer attend court early in the morning" meant.
…
When Jiang Zhuo left, Chen Qing was still sleeping soundly in bed. He placed a kiss on her head, watched her frown and mumble a few words in her sleep, and then reluctantly left.
The next day, Shen Qing sat on the dragon chair and looked down.
In the past, Jiang Zhuo didn't say much, but she always liked seeing him standing there. Today, he wasn't here, and she felt a little uncomfortable.
"If you have something to report, please do so. If not, please leave the court."
"Your Majesty, I have a petition to submit." A solemn-looking official stepped out from the ranks. He straightened his attire, took a step forward, and said solemnly, "I wish to impeach Jiang Zhuo, the Minister of Justice."
In an instant, discussions began in the court.
When Shen Qing heard that he was going to impeach Jiang Zhuo, he couldn't help but become interested and sat up straight.
"Tell me more about it."
"Since taking office, Jiang Zhuo has acted erratically, abused his power, and often coerced confessions, causing innocent people to suffer wrongful injustice. Jiang Zhuo's lax supervision as Dali Temple Minister has led to a chaotic atmosphere and chaotic discipline within the Dali Temple. I implore Your Majesty to investigate and severely punish Jiang Zhuo, rectify the government, and restore the fairness and strictness of our laws!"
Shen Qing frowned, and the official stood there with his head lowered.
"I second the motion," Chu Ting said, stepping forward. "Your Majesty must have heard of Jiang Zhuo's reputation in the capital. We cannot allow him to continue to act so recklessly."
"Your Majesty, please, for the greater good, destroy your relatives!"
"I second the motion!"
Chen Qing curled the corners of her mouth. She didn't say anything when Jiang Zhuo was around, but now that he was gone, she started to kill her relatives for the sake of justice.
"Well, since all of you dear ministers say so, then I will strip Jiang Zhuo of his official position."
When Shen Qing said this, the officials below were stunned for a moment.
How come she agreed so easily?
"But before that, I gave Jiang Zhuo three days to solve Zhuang Yanxu's case. My dear ministers, is there anyone who can replace Jiang Zhuo and complete this task?"
Shen Qing glanced at the people below, and they all lowered their noble heads.
"Chu Ting, go ahead. You're in charge of the Ministry of Justice, so you must have experience."
Chu Ting suddenly raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice. I, I have other things to do..."
"I haven't heard of any major events in the Ministry of Justice recently. You handed it over to the Minister of Justice. Could it be that your Minister was also killed?"
Not really.
But he had contributed to this matter. If Shen Qing deliberately let him take this case in order to catch him and the Shangguan family in one fell swoop, wouldn't that be the end?
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Justice has been busy with a lot of trivial matters recently. I feel very unwell and dizzy. I am afraid it will be difficult to find out the truth." There is no other way, I have to pretend to be sick.
"I'm not feeling well... How about this? I'll give you ten days off, and you can rest in the mansion." Shen Qing leaned back lazily, "I have always been the most considerate of my subjects."
Chu Ting's body stiffened. It was really over.
When he comes back in ten days, will there still be a place for him in the Ministry of Justice?
"Who else can take Jiang Zhuo's place?"
"Your Majesty, I believe the impeachment of Lord Jiang may be based on misunderstanding."
"I second the motion. Lord Jiang's ability is evident to all. Even though his methods are somewhat cruel, his ability to solve cases is still very strong."
"I second the motion!"
"Your Majesty, I beg you to revoke your order!"
Chen Qing looked at this group of people. Wasn't the situation changing so quickly? It seemed as if she was determined to destroy Jiang Zhuo.
Shangguan family.
Shangguan Qian paced back and forth in the hall anxiously, waiting for someone to inquire about the news.
"Master, Master, someone is coming from the Dali Temple!"
"Which young minister is it?" Shangguan Qian asked in shock.
"It's not the Shaoqing, it's the Dali Temple Minister Jiang Zhuo, he came in person."
Shangguan Qian’s eyes went dark and he almost fainted.
Jiang Zhuo actually came in person! He really found out about him!
Didn't Chu Ting say that he would trip up Jiang Zhuo and hold him back in the court?!
You’re here so soon, Chu Ting is so slow!
"Quick, close the door and tell them I'm sick..."
"Master Shangguan, it seems that you are not very welcoming to me."
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