The master Qian Mingyi submitted his own memorial requesting to be dismissed from office and never came to court again.

  Whether it's looking at colleagues' faces or having no face to stay here myself, he himself is clear.

  So King Junan Zhao Yunrang, in the Zichen Hall, had no way to cry to Qian Mingyi, who was in charge of Kaifeng Prefecture, and directly pushed the responsibility onto Gao Zundu.

  No choice, although this matter has nothing to do with Gao Zundu, but his son is now the military patrol officer.

  Zhao Xi carefully observed his uncle, and indeed, he was overcome with emotion. However, Zhao Xi felt that this uncle seemed not to be in deep sorrow, but rather had a somewhat relaxed feeling. It even seemed that the purpose of his entire crying speech was more inclined towards demanding compensation, not from the imperial court, but from the Gao family.

  This play is still worth watching.

  "Don't frame me, I know the truth about last night. The military and police reacted promptly, deploying over a hundred patrolmen and more than thirty water carts, but they were unable to reach the scene due to roadblocks."

  "I report to Your Majesty and the various officials, that last night's great fire at the Yuxian Prince's separate residence resulted in loss of life and property, which is not the responsibility of the military patrol. I hope the court will investigate clearly."

  Gao Zundu also made sense, it seems that this matter will eventually have to be settled with Kaifeng Prefecture.

  As for Wu Xun and Zongqin's quarrel, the civil officials on the court had no intention of getting involved, they just watched like that, watching a show.

  As for the final responsibility falling on Qian Mingyi... it has become a foregone conclusion, and surprisingly, no one is paying attention.

  Zhao Yunrang was still turning over and over, people died, and the yard was gone...

  Gao Zundu also repeatedly stated the facts of last night, emphasizing that it was due to roadblocks. Even with roadblocks, the military police rushed in to put out the fire without a water truck. It feels like they shouldn't be punished, but should be rewarded instead.

  For something like this happening in the early morning, Zhao Xi was also numb. As long as there's a bit of trouble, no matter how big or small, they must quarrel for half a day... In the end, nothing can be solved anyway.

  "My humble servant Bao Zheng has a memorial to present..."

  Bao Zheng stepped forward, and whether it was Zhao Yunrang or Gao Zundu, they all shut their mouths.

  It was just a high-profile obedience that made him feel embarrassed, but the corner of Zhao Yun's mouth twitched twice... Zhao Xi was sure he saw it clearly, confirming that it had indeed twitched twice.

  Among the cases of cold and confusing crimes, there was a case involving a flower-legged idler who had been involved in the case. During his confession, he mentioned that before the sacrifice to the ancestors at the Crown Prince's Palace, he had handed over a letter from Zhao Zongyao, the fourth son of the Duke of Runan, to the bandit Wang Ze...

  Got it, everything is clear. Zhao Xi only heard this, and the words that followed didn't enter his brain anymore.

  He finally figured out what he had been unable to understand before.

  The ancestral worship is indeed known to the entire Bianliang City, but the itinerary from Bianliang to Gongxian is only known to the imperial court and Zhang Wei, and possibly some relatives... It's just that it can't be mentioned too far in advance.

  He had once doubted the coincidence of that night and also doubted how the thief could have traveled from Tiger Pass to Bei State so smoothly, now everything was clear.

  King of Runan, this uncle, two generations have been prepared, it is impossible for him not to be connected with the imperial court and the military generals, even if he and his whole family do not want to be connected, there are still people who will get close to them.

  Let pedestrians and horses pass through together, it's really not difficult!

  "We report to Your Majesty, as it involves the rebel king then and also implicates our relatives, we first sent people to search the residence of that idle fellow and at the same time want to summon the Crown Prince Zhao Zongyao for interrogation."

  "Wait for the officials to rush to the Runan Wangfu, and then turn between the Shizi Bieyuan, the Shizi Bieyuan will be flooded... King of Runan! The fire in your Bieyuan can be ignited at any time!"

  At this time, Zhao Xie felt that a minister like Bao Zheng was indeed quite powerful.

  "Bao Xiren, don't spout blood from your mouth! The place where the water flows is not my Zhao Yunrang's other courtyard, but that of the rebellious son. If I had known that the rebellious son would do such a thing, would I have had the face to cry and complain in this imperial court?"

  Hmph... You're shameless, but you have a conscience.

  Zhao Xi just wanted himself to hurry up and get crowned, so that he could speak out on this imperial court, and also have a good fight with his uncle.

  "King of Yunnan, I have come to ask you. Have you ever recommended Gao Ji'an? Has your royal court ever had a guest named Quan Dadao?"

  This tone is already interrogative. It's estimated that Zhao Yunrang's rascal has also made Bao Zheng angry, completely forgetting that this is the imperial court, the Zichen Hall.

  "Bao Xiren, what do you mean? I, Zhao Yunrang, recommended someone, you can check with the two courts. As for the idle people in my palace, there is no need to report to you, Bao Xiren."

  It can be confirmed that this matter will just end like this. Being able to make oneself so righteous and confident, it means that the two people mentioned by Bao Zheng are unlikely to be implicated with this uncle.

  "I report to Your Majesty, that Leng Qing was brought to Bianliang by Qu Da Dao, and Gao Ji An escorted Leng Qing. Originally, Qu Da Dao was a guest of the Prince of Runan's mansion, but left eight years ago. Gao Ji An had been recommended by the Prince of Runan and served as a military officer in the Bowing to the Sun Army, but due to fighting in the army, he also left the camp eight years ago."

  Bao Zheng objectively stated the facts and presented the confessions and investigation results together to the imperial court.

  Zhao Xi wanted to see how his father would handle this matter. It was said that when it came to matters of imperial succession and treason, emperors were not merciful...

  "I report to Your Majesty, that Wei Daodao was expelled from the palace due to his improper relationship with my concubine. He was beaten and dismissed after being caught by the palace guards. As for Gao Jisan's appointment as a military officer, it was not arranged by me. I met him on the street and saw that he had exceptional martial arts skills. Considering the interests of our dynasty, I recommended him to the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs in Xiyuan. I hope Your Majesty will choose the right person and make a wise decision!"

  The courtyard is quite clean, I reckon it's definitely been cleaned up, otherwise this old man wouldn't be so calm.

  "Retire from court! Bao Zheng and Zhao Kuangyin will take over."

  What's going on? Why are you withdrawing from court again? My father, this matter should be discussed in the imperial court rather than privately.

  In the imperial court, even if you fabricate a reason that sounds plausible, demoting the entire Ruyang Prince's household to commoner status would still be just and proper.

  But privately, no matter how you discuss and dispose of it with your husband, it is inevitable that people will gossip.

  To put it bluntly, using power to suppress others should also be put on the table.

  ……

  "The official reported to Kaifeng Prefecture that Qu Daoyu and Gao Jia'an hanged themselves in prison!"

  Got it! Zhao Xi followed his father, accompanied by the officials and Zhao Gai, Bao Zheng, just entering the gate of Wende Temple, was about to tidy up properly, and also let Bao Zheng and others speak carefully, but first heard such a report.

  Lao Chen Lin's originally dull tone of voice was fluctuating at this time. It can be imagined how shocking it is now.

  The original intention was to discuss and settle the case, but as a result, the most crucial witness involved in this cold and confusing case for the masses has disappeared. What's the point of discussing it further?

  What's the point of discussing anything else when Zhao Kuangyin and Bao Zheng are in charge of Kaifeng Prefecture?

  Even the couple has left...

  This move is beautifully done, even Zhao Xi can't help but admire it. One ring after another, each one perfectly connected.

  From crying in the morning to shirking responsibility afterwards, and finally ending with one person taking the fall, it's simply unbeatable.

  Zhao Xi felt that this emperor was quite passive, everything was heard from others, the truth only existed between the lines...

  However, Zhao Xi still had some doubts. Could it be that this uncle was really willing to get his own son killed? Although he had many sons, after all, they were his own flesh and blood.